L&L Services
			   22833 Both-Eve Hwy. #1221
			     Bothell, WA 98021

This program may be distributed freely, providing that all of it's pieces are 
in tact.  It is written in Visual Basic 1.0, and requires the driver file 
VBRUN100.DLL.  It will not run with the driver for Visual Basic 2.0 
(VBRUN200.DLL).  If you do not have a copy of the driver it may be downloaded 
from America On Line.  This version of this program is SHAREWARE.  
If you decide to use this program regularly, please see section 5 for 
registration information.  

			 RPG Assistant V1.0
1. What is it?
   This program is used to assist the role playing game (RPG) Game Master 
   (GM) using the GURPS role-playing game system.  It automates several 
   of the more tedious tasks that are required of a GM.  I use my computer 
   quite extensively when gaming, and find this application indispensable. I 
   hope it helps you.

2. How do I get it running?
   Unzip the file into your choice of directory.  From program manager 
   choose "FILE" from the top menu bar.  A drop down menu will appear.  
   Select "NEW" from the drop down menu.  Select "Program item".  A box 
   will appear on the screen.  In the box will be a button marked browse.  
   This brings up a directory tree selection box.  Find the directory 
   that you have unzipped the RPG Assistant files to, and locate the file 
   called RPGASST.EXE.  Double click that file, in the next box click the 
   OK button, and the ICON should appear in program manager.  Double click 
   the Icon and you are ready to go.
   
3. What's in it?
   A.  Size/Range modifier table.  Upon start up of the program, the 
       Size/Range modifier window appears.  This window calculates the 
       size, range, and speed of the target, to  produce the required 
       modifier for missile weapons.  Enter the size  range and speed of 
       the target, then check the appropriate boxes to indicate that the 
       number given is in yards, feet or inches for each,  and click the 
       button.  
   B.  Tables.  From the menu bar of the Size/Range modifier window, you 
       may select  "TABLES" to gain access to several other useful 
       functions.  You can  generate random critical misses, critical hits, 
       and location struck.  In addition to these random events the 
       following tables are available:  
	      
		Armor Table  
		Mental Skills Cost Table  
		Physical Skills Cost Table  
		Skills List  
		Advantages List  
		Disadvantages List  
	    
       When the skills, advantages, and disadvantages list are selected 
       the Windows notepad is started and loaded with the list selected.  You 
       must have the Windows notepad in your windows directory for these 
       functions to work.  This was done so that the files could be 
       altered according to your own tastes.  Only the basic information has 
       been included for these lists in this version.  To exit from the armor,  
       mental skills, and physical skills tables click anywhere on the 
       window when you are through consulting the table.
   C.  Dice.  On the menu bar of the Size/Range table you will see a 
       selection for  Dice.  This drop down menu contains two entries, 
       Die Roller, and Mass Combat.  Lets deal with the die roller 
       selection first.  When selected this  will bring up the Die 
       Roller window. This window allows you to roll  1,2, or 3 six 
       sided dice.  Simply click the button to gain the result.  In 
       addition this window has a menu bar with selections to display the 
       current date and time.  When the Mass Combat combat selection is made, 
       the Mass Combat window will appear. This window can serve two functions, 
       calculating damage to a party when facing multiple identical foes, or 
       calculating the damage to the foe when one character is facing 
       multiple identical opponents. For the first use enter the name of 
       each character, and each characters damage resistance. Then enter 
       the damage die and modifier for the opponent.  For each round 
       check the box marked "HIT" for each character taking damage, and 
       click the roll button.  This will determine damage randomly for 
       each character struck, minus damage resistance.  In the second 
       example, enter the designation (name) for each opponent, and their 
       respective damage resistance's.  Then enter the damage die and 
       modifier for the player character.  When the foe is struck check 
       the "HIT" box and click the roll button.  Both the Die Roller and 
       Mass Combat windows have been sized so that they fit on the screen 
       with the Range/Speed modifier window.  How ever all three may by 
       sized or minimized by the user.     

4.  What if I need help? If you have any problems I can be reached in any 
    of the following ways: 

		America On Line ID: Lathan2726
		Prodigy ID: SVBM77A 
		USPS:  Wesley L Lathan 
		       22833 Both-Eve HWY. #1221 
		       Bothell, WA 98021

5.  What's next? 
	This version was written in Visual Basic 1.0.  I have upgraded the 
	RPG Assistant to Visual Basic 2.0.  Applications written in VB. 2.0 
	run about twice as fast, and compile down to about half the size.  
	The Skills,  Advantages, and Disadvantages have been updated with a 
	bit more information, as well as a few minor changes in the program 
	itself.  If you would like a copy of RPG Assistant 2.0 send a $10.00 
	check or money order to the above address.  The cost for registering 
	RPG Assistant 1.0 is $5.00.  If you are a registered user of version 
	1.0 and wish to upgrade, send the original disk and $5.00 and I'll 
	return it to you with the Version 2.0 files on it.  Make payments to 
	Wesley Lathan.

6.  A few words about GURPS and Steve Jackson Games. 
	So that there is no confusion, neither I nor L&L services is 
	associated with Steve Jackson games in any way.  I enjoy his products 
	and don't wish to infringe on his copyrights.

Disk Contents:  
RPGASST.TXT (This File) 
SKILLS.TXT 
ADVANT.TXT 
DISADV.TXT 
RPGASST.EXE