_____ / ___ \ | | |_| _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ | | | | | | | \ | | | \ | | | | | \ | | / ____\ | | _ | | | | | \ | | | \ | | | | | \ | | | | __ | |___| | | |___| | | |\ \| | | |\ \| | | | | |\ \| | | |__| | \_____/ \_____/ |_| \___| |_| \___| |_| |_| \___| \_____/ CUNNING FOOTBALL 4.0 NOW supports Hercules, CGA, EGA, & VGA Video Cards!!! If you enjoy this game and you want more features, Please send a $25 registration fee to: Cass Cunningham 584 Kyle Lane Fairborn, OH 45324 When you register, you will receive: 1. The TWO PLAYER GAME, 2. MANY MORE PLAYS, and 3. A HARDCOPY 60 PAGE MANUAL. Instructions Copyright (c) 1988,1989,1990 by Cass Cunningham All Rights Reserved Cunning Football (CFB) Copyright (c) 1988,1989,1990 by Cass Cunningham All Rights Reserved LICENSE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR CUNNING FOOTBALL (CFB) -- Registration is required for continued use (more than 60 minutes of play). Registered users will receive the TWO PLAYER VERSION of CFB called All-Pro Cunning Football (APCFB), an EXPANDED PLAYBOOK with more plays, and an EXTENDED USER'S MANUAL (hardcopy manual including detailed diagrams of all plays). -- To register CFB, send in the registration payment along with the registration form on the next page and any comments or suggestions to the address on the form. -- Copies of CFB may be distributed under the following conditions : - The 3 files CFB.EXE, CFBPBK.DAT, & CFB_READ.ME compose the shareware version of CFB and must be distributed together. - NO other CFB files may be distributed under any name. - NO altered versions of ANY Cunning Football files may be distributed. - Shareware distributors may sell disks containing CFB provided the charge is less than $8.00. - Distributors must refer to CFB as "Cunning Football" - CFB will not be bundled for sale with any software or hardware without the author's written consent. -- The author retains exclusive rights to register and sell copies of Cunning Football. -- Unlicensed commercial use is prohibited. -- Distributors may send a blank disk, self-addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of their catalog or advertising for a copy of the shareware version of CFB direct from the author. **************** IMPORTANT!! WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER ************* The author makes NO warranties, expressed or implied, as to the quality or performance of this program. The author will NOT be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting from the use of this program. Your use of this program constitutes your agreement to this disclaimer and your release of the author from any form of liability or litigation. ***************************************************************** ================== CUNNING FOOTBALL (CFB) v4.0 ================== - Registration/Comment Information Form - To register CFB and receive the TWO PLAYER VERSION ALL-PRO Cunning Football (APCFB), with the EXPANDED PLAYBOOK, and the EXTENDED USER'S MANUAL (hardcopy), please send this information form and make the registration fee payable to: Cass Cunningham 584 Kyle Lane Fairborn, Ohio 45324 REGISTRATION INFORMATION: COMPUTER SYSTEM INFORMATION: _________________________________ _____________________________ Last Name First Initial Computer Type / Memory Size _________________________________ _____________________________ Street Apt. Drive Types (Hard,3.5",etc.) _________________________________ _____________________________ City State Zip Mouse or Joystick? _________________________________ _____________________________ Phone Date Where did you get CFB? ORDER INFORMATION: Registration fee $25.00 for first time registration or ______ Update (Must have registered previously) $6.00 for Program Disk Only or $10.00 for Program Disk & Manual ______ For 3.5 inch disk $1.00 additional for 3.5" disk ______ Sales Tax %6 for Ohio Residents ______ Postage & Handling $3.50 for orders OUTSIDE the U.S.A. ______ No charge for orders in the U.S.A. TOTAL ______ COMMENTS: All comments are appreciated. Please be explicit. Try to identify down, quarter, time left, or any other information which may help me resolve any issues. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ================================================================= CONTENTS OF DISK The shareware version of Cunning Football consists of these three (3) files: CFB.EXE - The program file. CFBPBK.DAT - The playbook data file. CFB_READ.ME - This text file. Any other files have been appended by others subsequent to the release of this game by the author. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cunning Football (CFB) is a dynamic, interactive, menu driven football game. It tests both skill and strategy, requiring a user to guide players as well as call plays. This program requires an IBM compatible computer and although, CFB was primarily designed for use on systems with EGA graphics adapters, the program will run correctly with a Hercules, CGA, EGA or VGA adapter. Cunning Football runs best on systems with 320K or more available RAM, but it may work with less. CFB allows the user to select either the keypad, a mouse, or a joystick as the controlling input device. CFB simulates a real football game as closely as possible. It includes interceptions, penalties, and other subtleties found in football. However, CFB was also designed to be easy to use, so some realism was sacrificed for the sake of user friendliness. Although, CFB has undergone several revisions, there is always room for improvement. So, registered users are encouraged to send comments and suggestions to make the game even more entertaining. After registering your copy of Cunning Football, you will receive an enhanced version of CFB called All-Pro Cunning Football (APCFB) which is the TWO PLAYER VERSION. In addition to APCFB, an EXTENDED USER'S MANUAL, and an EXPANDED PLAYBOOK. All-Pro Cunning Football allows two people to play against one another. In APCFB, the two players can "challenge" each other with both skill and strategy. You'll have much more football fun than you ever did before! The EXTENDED MANUAL has detailed diagrams and explanations of all of the plays. It also has tips on how to execute your plays more effectively. There is also information on how to start with sound off, or in various graphics modes, or with the saved game. And there's much, much, more. The EXPANDED PLAYBOOK contains many more exciting offensive and defensive plays to increase your play calling choices. It also includes fake placekicks, fake punts and onside kicks. Modifications being considered for future versions: 1. Modem support for remote two player games. 2. Statistics display (based on play, down, and ?). 3. Modifiable team and/or player profiles. 4. User defined plays. 5. Any other suggestions to make the game more enjoyable. Cunning Football is the best interactive football game available, including any commercial games. CFB is a fun and exciting game oriented toward those of us football fans who have a relatively good understanding of the game of football, and really enjoy it. The user will be the VISITING team and the program will represent the HOME team. I hope you enjoy Cunning Football. Good Luck. REMEMBER : You'll get the TWO PLAYER GAME, the EXPANDED USER'S GUIDE, and the EXTENDED PLAYBOOK with registration. 2.0 Starting The Game Before you begin, make sure the files CFB.EXE and CFBPBK.DAT are in your current directory. Then, to start Cunning Football, type "CFB" at the DOS prompt. To begin play choose "Leave Setup Menu." The rest is self-explanatory. 3.0 Calling Plays & Other Commands Almost all interaction with CFB is accomplished through menus. Menu control is relatively intuitive. Here is a complete description of menu control: With a MOUSE: Changing Highlighted Selection - Simply move the mouse vertically (up & down) to change the highlighted selection. Selecting Highlighted Selection - Use the Left Mouse Button to select the highlighted choice. Select the Previous Menu - Use the Right Mouse Button to exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. You may also exit the current menu by selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices. With the KEYPAD: Changing Highlighted Selection - Use arrow keys on the keypad to highlight the choice directly above and below the currently highlighted menu choice. Selecting Highlighted Selection - Use the Carriage Return key to select the highlighted choice. Select the Previous Menu - Use the "Del" key to exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. You may also exit the current menu by selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices. With a JOYSTICK: Changing Highlighted Selection - Simply move the stick vertically (up & down) to change the highlighted selection. Selecting Highlighted Selection - Use the Button One to select the highlighted choice. Select the Previous Menu - Use the Button Two to exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. You may also exit the current menu by selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices. Calling a play is a simple, menu assisted procedure. First, you choose a category or "Play Group." Then, select the desired play from the "Play Menu." You may issue other commands by choosing "Special Calls." Selecting "Special Calls" will allow you to call timeouts, save or retrieve games, or issue several other useful commands. 3.1 Displaying a Play Diagram After highlighting a play on a menu, you may display a diagram of the play to give you information about where you should move, who your available receivers are, when you should pass, and other important information. To display a diagram you should: With a MOUSE: Press the middle button (or left & right buttons together). With the KEYPAD: Press the "Ins" key. With a JOYSTICK: Press buttons one and two simultaneously. 4.0 Controlling Player Actions On Offense, you will control the player with the ball. After the snap, you will control the QB until you pass or handoff the ball. On Defense, you will control the Middle/Inside Linebacker. This player will appear larger and brighter than the other defensive players. You may use the keypad, a mouse, or a joystick to control your players. To Move With a MOUSE: Simply move the mouse to control the movement of your player. You will continue to move in the same direction until you move the mouse in another direction. You may also stop by pressing the Middle Mouse Button (or Left & Right Buttons together). On Passing Plays: To PASS the ball, press the Left Mouse Button, To Highlight the intended receiver, press the Right Mouse Button. On Outside Toss Plays: To TOSS the ball, press the Left Mouse Button. To Move With the KEYPAD: Using the keypad, you will be able to control the movement of your player by pressing the arrow keys around the "5" on the keypad. You may also move diagonally using the "1", "7", "9", & "3" keys. IMPORTANT NOTE : Your player will continue to move in the direction you choose until another direction is selected. On Passing Plays: To PASS the ball, press the "Ins" key on the keypad. To Highlight the intended receiver, press the "Enter" or "+" key on the keypad. On Outside Toss Plays: To TOSS the ball, press the "Ins" key on the keypad. To Move With a JOYSTICK: Simply move the stick to control the movement of your player. On Passing Plays: To PASS the ball, press Button One, To Highlight the intended receiver, press Button Two. On Outside Toss Plays: To TOSS the ball, press the Button One. General Actions with any Device: On Inside Running Plays: To HANDOFF the ball, move the QB to the RB. The RB will take the ball. Then you control the RB. On Defense: To TACKLE the ball carrier, move toward the ball carrier. On Placekicks: To KICK a Field Goal or P.A.T., do NOT move the holder (QB). The kicker will automatically attempt a placekick. On Punts: To PUNT the ball, press the PASS key. The Punter will then take several steps and punt the ball. Once the ball is punted, the defensive players will automatically attempt to receive the punt. After the reception, whoever is controlling the defense will be controlling the punt returner. NOTE: Punt quickly because the punt needs room to step up before he kicks. On Kickoffs: To KICKOFF the ball, allow the kicker to automatically kickoff while you play kickoff coverage. Similar to punt returns, kickoff returners automatically receive the the kickoffs. After the kickoff is received, who ever is controlling the kick return team controls the ball carrier. History of Version Changes Version 1.0 - First Release. Version 1.1 - Players move faster. Computer is more selective during passes. Zone defense is improved. Increased capacity for number of plays. Fixed automatic playing mode. Version 1.2 - Mouse & Joystick support added. On-line play diagram display. Better offensive play selection. More receiver choices during pass plays. Better menu handling. Version 2.0 - Two Player Game (Upon registration) Easier to start game. More realistic pass plays. More effective running plays. Fixed "Safety" problem. Fixed Retrieve Game problem. Version 2.1 - Disabled joystick startup. Version 2.2 - Modifications to pass defense. Unreleased. Version 2.3 - After Safety, Compensation for "Free Kick" - Enable NUM LOCK to enhance Keypad control. - Fixed "Off Field Huddle" problem. - Modified QB decision pattern. - Initial Setup Ability (Upon Registration) Version 3.0 - Punts & Kickoffs added. - Sound Added - Enhanced player symbol representations. - Fixed "QB into the End Zone" problem. Version 4.0 - CGA mode added. - Fast timeouts added. - Pause added. - Fumbles added. - Fixed "End of Half P.A.T." problem. - Keyboard now makes players continue to move in the same direction until another key is hit.