BACCARAT FOR WINDOWS ==================== SHAREWARE VERSION ***************** Copyright (c) 1995, All Rights Reserved Bitwise Software International, Inc. 901 West Hononegh Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85027 Voice: (602) 582-4468 Fax: (602) 492-9489 BBS: (602) 492-9747 CIS: 72074,2677 AOL: BITWISE SW REQUIREMENTS: ============= Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 3 Meg RAM, 3 Meg free on hard disk. YOU MUST BE RUNNING WINDOWS IN 386 ENHANCED MODE. Do not start Windows with the /S or /R switches. See your Windows Manual for more information on startup memory modes. Recommended: ------------ Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running at 25Mhz+, windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 16+ colors, 4+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free on hard disk, Mouse. LATEST VERSION: =============== Your copy of our baccarat game for Windows may not be the latest version currently available. We are constantly updating, improving, and fixing bugs in this program. Therefore, you should check the Windows Fun Forum on CompuServe for the latest version or call our BBS System. INSTALLATION: ============= To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply copy the file "BACCARAT.ZIP" to the desired directory ("\BACCARAT" suggested) on your hard disk and unzip the file with the latest version of PKUNZIP. Next, run the program called BACCLOAD.EXE. This is a self-installing packed file and running it will unpack and install all the needed files and programs. Once the self-install process is complete, the files BACCLOAD.EXE and BACCARAT.ZIP can be removed. However, you should always retain copies of these files on diskette or tape just in case you need to reinstall them in the future. If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace an existing file in the BACCARAT directory, answer with a "Y". DO NOT USE OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT. NOTE: After the installation process is complete, the install program will try to run the game program automatically. This should be successful providing the install process was completed and Windows could find a valid copy of the VBRUN300.DLL file in the BACCARAT directory or in the common WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. To start the game manually, run the file BACCARAT.EXE from Windows File Manager or click on the BACCARAT icon installed into the GAMES Program Group (or the program group you selected). NOTE: Be sure you are running Windows Version 3.1 or higher and you are running Windows in "386 Enhanced Mode" (not Standard Mode). Check your \WINDOWS directory and see if you have a WIN.BAT file. Be sure the WIN.COM or WIN command in the batch file DOES NOT include the /S switch. This causes Windows to start in Standard Mode. Be sure the command is followed by blanks or /E to insure you start in Enhanced Mode. Otherwise, this game may not operate correctly. If you cannot see the 386 Enhanced Program Item (icon = computer chip) on the Windows Control Panel, then you are not running Windows in the Enhanced Mode. Please see your Windows Users Manual for more information. Also, once you are running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode, you should set up as large a Permanent Swap File (not Temporary) as Windows will allow. This allows Windows to use free disk space as computer memory & it will allow you to run bigger programs. This is done from Windows Control Panel with the 386 Enhanced Icon. This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 & REQUIRES the Visual Basic V3.0 Runtime Library file called VBRUN300.DLL (included). Be sure this file is located in the same directory where you loaded & unzipped BACCARAT.EXE. NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL file which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You should periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the latest one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. If a later one is released, please download it and place it in the BACCARAT directory. This game will use it automatically from then on. ERRORS AT STARTUP: ================== If you encounter either of the following two errors at startup: 1) "OVERFLOW" 2) "Invalid Control Index" then the startup program files (BACCARAT.DEF and/or BACCARAT.SAV) may be corrupted or may be the wrong version. Try renaming these files to something else and restarting the program. The game will then use its own internal game settings since it will not be able to find these files. You should first try renaming the BACCARAT.DEF and restarting the game. 99% of the time this file is causing the problem. If you still have problems after trying this procedure, please contact technical support or call our BBS to get the latest version. TEST RESULTS AND FEEDBACK ========================= Please put this program through its paces and report back any positive or negative feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. We want your input! Your responses will help us improve this game. Our Compuserve ID number is: 72074,2677. Please check CompuServe's Windows Fun Forum for the latest version of this program. Please download the latest version which will most likely correct any problems you are having or contain the features you would like to see. You can also call our BBS System to get the latest version of this game as well as see what other programs we have to offer. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ======================== Please drop us a note with your comments or suggestions. They are always welcomed and help us improve our games in future versions. OUR OTHER SOFTWARE ================== If you like this baccarat game, you should obtain a copy of our other very popular casino games for Windows. They are called Ultima 21 Blackjack for Windows, Professional Video Poker, and Video Keno for Windows. They are shareware windows games as well and should be available from the same source you obtained this game from. If not, try a shareware source such as CompuServe Windows Fun Forum, The Software Labs, Public Brand Software, and many others. Or call our BBS System. We are always working on new games and calling our BBS will let you obtain the latest version of this game as well as purchase new software. We offer lifetime free upgrades (you must keep and use a copy of your original license file BACCARAT.LIC) by just downloading the latest version. All you ever pay for is the phone call to our BBS. ULTIMA 21 BLACKJACK FOR WINDOWS: ================================ Ultima 21 Blackjack is no ordinary blackjack game. It allows you to control everything! You can customize the: casino to play in, its rules, the number of decks, the number of players, the dealer at your table, the card count system, the playing strategy, what drink you would like, whose playing in the various lounges and show rooms, digital sound effects, and the list goes on and on and on! No other blackjack games has the features this one does all in one easy to use Windows game. Try it, you will really enjoy this "full casino experience". Rated 5 stars (trophy) by several independent shareware magazines. PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS: ===================================== Professional Video Poker for Windows is one of our most popular casino gambling games. It is a full featured Video Poker Game for Windows with a few features you will not find anywhere else. Packed full of digital sound effects and exciting graphics, this game will get you addicted to Windows Video Poker. This game includes all the standard Video Poker features plus 50 special effects for dealing cards. You can select to have the cards "drip" into place on the screen or even "explode"! The 50 special effects will keep you entertained for months to come. Our version of Video Poker does not stop there, it also allows you to play 14 different kinds of Video Poker. The game types available include Regular and Progressive Jackpots, Dueces Wild, and Jokers Wild. Add the Double-or-Nothing feature available for each game and you now can play 28 different kinds of games! All games are available at the touch of a button and your bankroll follows you from game to game. This is truly the best video poker game available anywhere! VIDEO KENO FOR WINDOWS: ======================= This exciting gambling game is now available for all Windows 3.1 users. Complete with digitized sound effects, colorful graphics, multiple game support, random number selection, statistics tracking, save/restore games, and more... Experience the excitement of Las Vegas Keno right on your PC. CALL OUR BBS: ============= Our on-line BBS system is up and running. You can use the enclosed BSIDIAL.EXE or BSIDIAL2.EXE program to quickly call our BBS with your computer and modem. If you prefer to use your own communications software, set your modem settings to 8-N-1 and call 602-492-9747. Our BBS provides fast, up-to-date, 24 hour access to the latest versions of all our software as well as easy software ordering with a major credir card. Most orders are shipped the next business day (once we verify you credit card and address). We provide free lifetime updates via CompuServe and our BBS. You only pay for the long distance call to our BBS or connect charges incurred while on CompuServe. Just keep a copy of your license file that came with your order. The file will be named the same as this program except it has the extension ".LIC". This file unlocks the software and allows it to run in full registered mode. Using this file with all future versions insures your copy will run in registered mode (instead of shareware mode). So keep a copy on diskette for safe keeping. Order any or all of our software packages from our BBS with your credit card. Order special low-priced bundles of our games right from your PC! Your order is usually shipped the next business day. We are always working on new games and calling our BBS will let you obtain the latest version of this game as well as purchase new software. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVISION HISTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/15/94 - Version 1.0 ===================== First Version released with all initial features. Very stable for a first release (at least we think so). 5/15/95 - Version 1.1a ====================== Fixed some minor bugs. Included BSIORDER.EXE to view and order products on-line. Also includes BSIDIAL.EXE or BSIDIAL2.EXE to automatically dial into our BBS with your computer and modem.