
  CONNECT 4
  Version 1.10 / 27 December 1993
  (c)1993 CIOE Corp

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  INSTALLING CONNECT 4

  Installing this software can be accomplished quite quickly.
  Simply decompress the files into one directory reserved for
  this door.

  A manifest of the files which should be included in your
  registered package follows.

  INSL.TXT      Instructions
  CONNECT4.EXE  Executable File
  CONNECT4.TXT  Documentation

  A DOOR.CFG needs to be created in the same directory as the
  door files. This configuration file tells the door about your
  BBS setup. The lines needed in this file are listed below.

  Line 1 - Door file type
  Line 2 - Door file path
  Line 3 - BBS Name
  Line 4 - Sysop Name
  Line 5 - Locked Baud Rate

  The door file type is specified on line one and can be GAP
  (for Gap or Wildcat 3.0 and later), PCB (PCBoard), SF
  (Spitfire), RBBS, WC (Wildcat 2.x and earlier), TRIBBS, or
  WWIV.

  The second line informs the door where to find the door user
  file, such as DOOR.SYS or DORINFO1.DEF.

  The third line is reserved for the BBS name, it is very
  important that this line be correct, otherwise the registration
  information (if  you are using a registered version) will not
  be interpreted properly.

  The forth line is for the name of the BBSs sysop.

  If you lock the baud rate on the modem, that rate must be
  specified on line five. If the baud rate isn't specified, then
  a '0' must be entered for the line. The door will not work if
  this line is incorrect. If you experience a problem with your
  connection, even if you don't normally lock your baud rate, try
  entering the baud rate of your modem here.

  The following is a sample door configuration file:

  GAP
  C:\DOORS\FOYLE
  CIOE InfOrder
  Joseph Drasin
  12900

  This software can also be run locally outside of the BBS by
  adding '/L' after the configuration file parameter in the DOS
  command line. The local user will then be prompted to enter his
  name.

  Nonstandard IRQs can be used with Foyle by specifying the IRQ
  after the configuration parameter in the command line.

  Lastly, this game will automatically detect if RipTerm or Ansi
  is available, ignoring the values passed by the door config
  file. This was done to allow the door to be played on BBS
  systems which may or not have Rip available.

  If, for some reason, the game cannot detect either ANSI or
  RipTerm, the user is prompted to force either ANSI or RipTerm
  sequences. Users should only do this if they do indeed have
  either ANSI or RipTerm, but did not have their terminal options
  properly detected. Users must have a RipTerm or an
  ANSI-compatible terminal program in order to play.

  Once the config file is set up, the door can usually be
  executed with the DOS command CONNECT4 DOOR.CFG. This will
  usually be placed within a batch file such as the following:

  C:
  CD C:\DOORS\FOYLE
  FOYLE.EXE DOOR.CFG
  CD C:\BBS

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  OPENING SCREEN

  When you first enter the game, you'll see a menu of options on
  the screen.

  Instructions will lead you to the on-line instructions screen.

  Play Game will start a round of Connect 4.

  And Leave Game will exit the game and return the user to DOS or
  the BBS.

  When we say "Click", RipTerm users will be clicking the button
  with the label mentioned. Ansi users will press the hotkey
  indicated in the label with brackets.

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  PLAYING THE GAME

  Connect 4 is played in the same way as a certain board game of
  a similar name. The object is to get four chips in a row while
  blocking your opponent from doing the same.

  The game starts with the player's move. Simply click on the
  column you wish to place your chip. The red chip will "slide"
  to the bottom of the column you selected.

  After your turn, the computer will then place his black chip.

  The game is won once four chips of the same color can be lined
  up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The computer will
  announce the winner of the round.

  When the game ends, the user is returned to the main menu.

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  REGISTERING THE GAME

  Registration of this game is only $10. You can send if for
  registration by mailing a cheque for that amount plus $5.00
  shipping and handling to:

    CIOE InfOrder
    207 North Street, Suite 102
    West Lafayette IN 47906

  You can also register the game by calling our bbs and
  registering on-line with a credit card. A register key file
  with a message on its use will be issued to your account as
  soon as possible. Our BBS number is (317)743-4487 N81.

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  TECHNICAL SUPPORT

  If you have any questions about this or any other CIOE
  products, you can reach us by mail, voice, or by our network
  system.

  CIOE InfOrder
  207 North Street, Suite 102
  West Lafayette IN 47906

  Voice: (317)743-3487
  BBS:   (317)743-4487