




 
 
  Perplexic Software
 
  Story Twister
 
  Version 1.00
 
  for Windows
 
 







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	TABLE OF CONTENTS

	1. Prelude To The Story

		Table Of Contents......................................i
		
		Notice................................................ii
		
		Preface..............................................iii
		
	2. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Story Twister

		What is Story Twister..................................1   
		
		How Do I Use Story Twister.............................1

		Where Can I Get Stories................................2

		How Do I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens.........2

		More About Registration................................2

		Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler................2

		What Was Supposed To Be With The Distribution Files....3

	3. User Help

		What Is Perplexic Software.............................4

		How Can I Contact Perplexic Software...................4

	4. Forms      
		
		Bug Report.............................................5

		Registration Form......................................6

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	NOTICE

	Perplexic Software Story  Twister is Copyright 1993 by Jeffrey
	Carlyle. All Rights Reserved.  Individual stories  copyrighted
	be the story's author. See STORIES.DOC for more  information.

	Perplexic Software is not  responsible for  any loss  incurred
	directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of this program. 

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	PREFACE

	Story Twister is the result of many months of programming. I am
	very proud of  my product and  I wish that no one would hack it
	in any other way or try to steal it... Changing  someone else's 
	program is the lowest  thing any one could do to a  person.   A
	single program could take months  of hard work to write and for
	someone to  think  they are cool and  screw around with it just 
	doesn't seem right, does it? Not only is it immoral, it is also 
	illegal.  To  the issue of  stealing (a.k.a. sharing commercial
	software). All software piracy is stealing from the programmer.  
	When you share commercial software you  aren't only hurting the 
	programmer,  you  are  hurting  yourself.  Due  to  a  loss  of 
	revenues  a  programmer  could  lose  their  job and that's one 
	less programmer to develop quality applications.


	Story Twister Version 1.00 for Windows
	Perplexic Software
	Copyright (C) 1993 by Jeffrey Carlyle.
	January 1, 1994

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	What Is Story Twister?

		Perplexic Software Story Twister Version 1.00 is a Microsoft 
		Windows 3.1  application developed  by Jeffrey Carlyle using
		Borland  C++ 4.0.  Story  Twister  is a game similar  to Mad
		Libs.  It uses  Story  Files  with  the  extension  .STR.  A
		story  file is created  using the  Perplexic  Software Story
		File Compiler,  a separate program, availble  to  registered
		users of Story Twister.


	How Do I Use Story Twister?
		
	Here is what you need to run Story Twister...
		
		* Windows 3.1 or better
		* A VGA card or better

	Here are the steps to follow to use Story Twister...

		1. Install the software. See INSTALL.DOC for more help.

		3. To run Story Twister, double click on the ST icon.

	When you run Story Twister the following occurs...

		1. Story Twister determines whether to use the high-res or 
			the low-res menus and displays a background window.

		2. Story Twister shows the annoy screen.

		3. Story Twister displays the Main Dialog.

	The Main Menu has the following options....

		1. Open
			This  shows  a file open dialog box. After a file is 
			entered  Story  Twister prompts you to enter the needed 
			words.   When your done entering words a dialog box 
			showing the story is displayed.

		2. Setup
			Prompts you to  input the path where Story  Twister 
			looks for story files. You can also click on the 
			credits button to show some info. about Story Twister.

		3. Help

		4. Exit
			Terminates the program.

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	Where Can I Get Stories?

	     The  best place  to look for  stories is from Perplexic Software
	     distribution points like the Starship Enterprise BBS.  Perplexic
	     Software will also license copies of the Story File Compiler, so
	     there  is a  possibility  you  could  find  stories  from  other
	     locations.

	How Can I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens?

	     Register Story Twister and no more registration screens. See 
	     the section titled "More About Registration" for more 
	     information.

	More About Registration

	     Registration of  Story Twister  is required for anyone who uses
	     Story Twister  on a regular basis.  The fee for registration is
	     only $24.99 per copy,  and that is a small price to pay for the
	     continued development of software by  Perplexic Software.  When
	     you  register  Story Twister  you will  receive a  the complete 
	     registered version of  Story Twister,  some extra stories,  and
	     Windows Restart Version 3.1, and you  will also be eligible  to
	     buy  the  Story File Compiler. To  register Story Twister, fill
	     out the registration form below.

	Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler?

	     The Story File Compiler is only avaible to registered users of
	     Story Twister.  When you register  Story Twister  you can also 
	     order Story Twister or you can order from the  Perplexic Soft-
	     ware Catalog.

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	What Was Supposed to be in the Distribution Files?

	     The following files should be included with Story
	     Twister:

			STORY.EXE   - The Story Twister executable.
			BWCC.DLL    - Borland Windows Custom Controls
					Version 2.00
			STORY.DOC   - This Documentation File.
			INSTALL.DOC - Installation Information.
			STORIES.DOC - Information about the included story 
					files.
				
			5 *.STR Files
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	What Is Perplexic Software?

		Perplexic Software is a beginning software company dedicated
		to bringing quality applications to all.  Perplexic Software
		consists of  the young, talented  minds of: Jeffrey Carlyle,
		David Raney,  Jason Stiles,  Zach Walcher,  Joe Decker,  and
		Adam Lanphear.

		Other Perplexic Software creations include:

		Mixer Version 1.00a  -   A file encryption program by
					   Jeffrey Carlyle.
			
		Screen 2 Basic       -   A drawing program that generates
					   basic source code by Zach Walcher.
			
		ANSIDemo 1.10        -   A tutorial of ANSI.SYS features.
					   By Jeffrey Carlyle.

	How Can I Contact Perplexic Software?

		We would love to hear your feedback about Story Twister
		You can contact us at:

		System       : The Starship Enterprise BBS 
		Phone Number : (502)842-7540
		Comments     : The SSEBBS is the place to find the latest 
			       release of all Perplexic Software files. It 
			       is also the place for Perplexic Software 
			       support.
		System Names : Jeffrey Carlyle is Peg Leg.
			       David Raney is Sandman.
			       Zach Walcher is Narcissist.
			       Jason Stiles is The Lumberjack.

		System       : America Online
		Comments     : Most Perplexic Software files are uploaded here.
		System Name  : Our screen name is Perplexic.

		System       : Prodigy
		Comments     : You can contact Jeffrey Carlyle here.
		Prodigy ID   : WTPC52B

		System       : Internet
		Comments     : You can reach us through America Online.
		Address      : PERPLEXIC@AOL.COM

		U.S. Mail    : Jeffrey Carlyle
			       Perplexic Software
			       297 Meadowlark Trail
			       Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Story Twister Bug Report                                                
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   Perplexic Software strives for perfection in all our products.
   If you encounter a bug please fill out this form.


	NAME        :__________________________________________________________
	ADDRESS     :__________________________________________________________
		    :__________________________________________________________
	CITY        :________________________________ STATE: ____  ZIP: _______

	ERROR TYPE  :___________________________  (ie. General Protection 
							Fault, Severe, Unkwown,
							Unable to create file)
	ERROR MSG.  :___________________________________________________________
		    :___________________________________________________________
	LAST MSG.   :___________________________________________________________
		    :___________________________________________________________



	DESCRIBE WHAT   :_____________________________________________________
	YOU WERE DOING  :_____________________________________________________
	WHEN THE ERROR  :_____________________________________________________
	OCCURED         :_____________________________________________________
			:_____________________________________________________


		SEND TO:    Jeffrey Carlyle                              
			    Perplexic Software 
			    297 Meadowlark Trail
			    Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427
							  
			     -= THANK YOU =-
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Story Twister Order Form                                                
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QUANTITY                        DESCRIPTION                             AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 _______ Perplexic Software Story Twister 1.00 . . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______
			(includes disk and printed and on disk manual)
 
 _______ Perplexic Software Story File Compiler. . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______
			(includes disk and printed and on disk manual)


		Each copy is to be used on one computer only.

															   TOTAL   $______



		Your Name   : __________________________________________
		Address     : __________________________________________
			    : __________________________________________
		City, State : __________________________________________
		Zip Code    : __________________________________________

	Make all checks payable to Jeffrey Carlyle. Site licensing is avaible,
	for more information contact the author. Send all orders and questions
	to the following address:

					Jeffrey Carlyle
					Perplexic Software
					297 Meadowlark Trail
					Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427

