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					 KINGS CROWN

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 Version 1.44                                     Copyright Jay Faries 1996
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(1) INTRODUCTION
(2) INSTALLATION
(3) BATCH FILES
(4) AUTHOR'S NOTES
(5) UPGRADE NOTES
(6) REGISTRATION INFORMATION
(7) TROUBLESHOOTING
(8) DISCLAIMER


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				INTRODUCTION
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	  King's Crown is a REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE ROLE PLAYING DOOR GAME.   
I have taken great measures to make this program easy to install and maintain.  
It has been extensively tested on both single and multi node BBS's. Using
both DESQview and OS2/Warp as multitaskers. It has been tested under many 
BBS platforms, including Renegade, Wildcat, and Searchlight.

	Included in this package is a game specific autodownload program
to download the RIP icons for playing in this mode. Documentation is included
with the download program for easy install. It will talk you through it.
King's Crown supports ANSI, RIP, and RIP/icon play. In RIP mode the icon
play is recommended, it speeds the play of the game 100%.

King's Crown and the Icon autodownload program both support non-standard
IRQ's.

King's Crown supports up to eight nodes.  If you have more than eight nodes
running and would like to support all of them.  Give me a call at my BBS, 
and let me know how many nodes you need supported.  I will make a custom
version for you.  (of course you must register first)

I recommend the use of a FOSSIL driver and DOOR.SYS (GAP)  this game has
been fully tested using this combination.  DORINFO#.DEF is another good 
choice.










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				INSTALLATION
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Installation should be fairly simple.  Either you are installing this game
for the first time on your system or upgrading a previous version.  The
INSTALL.EXE will guide you through the installation.  Let's take a quick 
look:

(1)  run INSTALL.EXE

(2)  The install program will ask you for a GAME DIRECTORY.  This should
	be the directory where you want King's Crown installed on your HD.
	For Searchlight, I use "C:\SLBBS\DOORS\KING".  If you are upgrading 
	an old version of KC then you should select the directory where it 
	already is.

(3)  If you select a directory that doesn't yet exist, then you will be
	prompted to "Create it".  Just press Y for YES.  If you are upgrading
	an old version, then that directory should already exist.

(4)  Now you will be asked if you want the LOCALRIP option installed.  This
	really makes local play fun, but it does slow down remote play slightly.  
	With LOCALRIP installed, you will see graphics when you play locally.
	The purpose of the LOCALRIP is so you can see graphics on the BBS side 
	of the door.  I recommend setting this up at first. 
	(it can be removed later to save HD space).  

(5)  Now files will be decompressed into the directory you specified as a
	"Game Directory".  This may take awhile, be patient.

----------------------KCRIPCFG.EXE------------------------
(6)  The Installer, will run KCRIPCFG.EXE (the configuration program for
	the ICON DOWNLOADER).   You will be prompted to select a drop file type.
	Select the drop file you are most used to using. (remember which one you
	select as you will need to select it again.)

(7)  Now KCRIPCFG will ask you for a game directory.  Enter the same thing 
	you entered for a game directory the first time (where the files 
	installed to.)  For Searchlight I use "C:\slbbs\doors\king"

(8)  You will be asked to enter "type of communications support". 
	I use the FOSSIL setting.  

(9)  If you have your COM port locked at a specific rate, Enter that rate
	now.  If you dont lock your com ports, just enter a 0.

(10) Non-Standard Comports can be entered next.  If your comports have
	standard IRQ's, then you can skip this section.  (most of you will
	have standard comports)

(11) Now pick a ZMODEM program.  I am using GSZ.EXE, but I hear that
	FDSZ.COM works better with a FOSSIL program. This is the download 
	program. Any should work fine.  If you dont have one, you can obtain
	one from most any local BBS.

(12) Now Save and Exit

---------------------------KINGCFG.EXE-----------------------------
(13) Now you should see a screen with many options.  Don't Freak out.
	
(14) FIRST!!!  Select option 7 (set path to game directory).  You need
	to enter the game directory again.  The same one you used before.

(15) SECOND!!!  Select option 0 (Game Setup).  You will see another menu
	titled "GAME OPTIONS"

(16) select option 0 (Drop File Paths).   You should see eight inactive nodes
	listed in grey.  Select Node 1 and Activate it.

(17) Once node 1 is active, it will say "RUNS ON THIS MACHINE?".  If you
	are using a MULTITASKER, like DesqView, OS/2, or WINDOWS, you should 
	select YES.  If however you use a LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK), you should 
	select NO (it will say "LAN" then).

(18) Now enter a path/filename to node 1's drop file.  For Searchlight, I
	use "c:\slbbs\door.sys".  Make sure to include the dropfile name too.

(19) repeat steps 16-18 for each node you plan to use.

(20) if you want to censor the adult features, like "getting laid" then, now
	select option 1 (Setup PG option).  This menu is pretty self explanitory.
	just enter the # number you want censored.  You may specify any node(s)
	to have the PG option enabled.  (I dont, but many users have requested it)

(21)  Option 2 (Setup LOCALRIP) is where you can specify your LOCAL NODE.
	The LOCALRIPS do not work well in a multinode environment, but If you
	have a LOCAL ONLY node, the LOCALRIP will work well for that node. 
	LOCALRIP is default for LOCAL LOGONS.

(22) Option 3 (Generate ANSI score bulletin path).  Here you can specify 
	exactly where and what filename your scores bulletins take.

(23) Option 4 (Generate BATCH file).  This option takes you to another menu
	titled "GENERATE BATCH FILE" there are 4 options here.
		-option 0 (BATCH file directory).  This is where your batch files
			are to be placed for your BBS to call the door.  For Searchlight
			I use "C:\SLBBS\DOORS\"
		-option 1 (Game Directory).  This should already be right, if not,
			your not following directions.
		-option 2 (BATCH FILENAME).  This should be the name of the batch
			file you want to use to start the KC (King's Crown) door.
			I use "KING.BAT"
		-option 3 (GENERATE BATCH FILE).  Do this after doing all 3 other 
			options in this menu.  When you do this option, a batch file
			will be created in the directory you specified and named as you
			named it.   A batch file will be displayed as it is created.
		-press ESC to exit the BATCH file menu.

(24) press ESC to return out to the main menu.   You can now modify things
	like Number of Dungeon fights, player fights, and inactivity deletion
	period.  The Player Editor will not be active untill you register this
	game and enter the registration codes.  The option "Force players to
	Played yesterday" can be periodically used to keep players from being 
	deleted due to inactivity.

(25) press ESC to save and exit.

All that is left is to have your BBS call "KING.BAT %1" (where %1 is the 
node # passed from your BBS).  Searchlight uses a %O, renegade uses %N.  
You may have to check your bbs' docs to find how to do this.

You may run King's Crown LOCALLY, just enter "KING /LOCAL"


--------------An example setup (CONFIG) for Searchlight 4.5------------------

						  E D I T   C O M M A N D                       DOORS

					  Press F1 to Change Command Type

 1. Command Name .................. 2) KC
 2. Command Key ................... 2
 3. Description ................... King's Crown
 4. Event Logging ................. No
 5. Access Levels & Graphics [...]
 6. Door Command .................. c:\slbbs\doors\king.bat %O
 7. Directory Path ................ .
 8. Communications Support ........ Fossil
 9. Abort Method .................. None
10. Write Protection .............. No
11. Parameter File ................ DOOR.SYS 4.0
12. Pause After Door .............. No
13. Pass Username As .............. Alias Name
14. Pass COM Port As .............. COM1-COM4






	







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				 BATCH FILES
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Run KINGCFG.EXE,  once all pathnames and drop file paths/names are entered,
then just have it generate a batch file for you.  It probably wont work for
every BBS software type, but it should work for most.  Have the KINGCFG.EXE
program generate a batch file for you, you may modify it to suit.











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				AUTHORS NOTES:
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- I recommend backing up the PLAYER.DAT file Nightly.  Players get 
	irritated when they loose their characters.  King's Crown hasn't had
	many problems with this, but you can never be sure that nothing will
	happen.

- The Daily news is stored in TNEWS.DAT (today's news) and YNEWS.DAT 

- KCLIST.ANS is generated by KING.EXE upon exiting.  This is the current
	scores and warrior listings. This may be copied to wherever your 
	bulletins should go. 

- Players should be encouraged to donate the registration fees for this game.
	I have built in a reward system for those who do.  They will be given 
	"Donating Access" (SYSOP CONTROLLABLE).  This will double their daily
	dungeon fights.

- I don't like crippled ShareWare, so you shouldn't see the crippling until
	you have had a chance to play for a week or two.  It should take a couple 
	of weeks before any character has advanced enough to need Weapons/Armor
	that cost more that $1,000,000 or train to level 6.  Those that do will
	be the most likely to bug you about registering.  

- Although it is not required, I recommend the use of a FOSSIL driver for  
	this door game.  King's Crown has Internal Com, but my beta testers
	have had some problems with them. 











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			  UPGRADE NOTES:
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this is what was changed/added in this version/upgrade:

BUGFIX  -maintenence now deletes mail for deleted players.
CHANGE  -online mail is sent to player wherever they may be.
BUGFIX  -inactivity deletion routines rewritten (fixed the new-years bug) 
CHANGE  -bartalk now uses full names.  fixes empty names (deleted players)
ADDED   -bartalk now limits conversation to 20 entries (top entries deleted)
ADDED   -players with 0 experience are deleted after 7 days of inactivity
BUGFIX  -Fixed the Player 0 "not being reset" bug
ADDED   -/PG option (disables Edna's Brothel, flirting, and romantic email)
ADDED   -10% bank interrest, added when first played each day.
CHANGE  -conventional memory needed to run KING.EXE was reduced to 440K
CHANGE  -Dungeons of KURR removed from KING.EXE and made into a default IGM.
ADDED   -support for IGM's (outside of town location added)
BUGFIX  -faster online battles and messages. (less missed mail)
CHANGE  -each node has its own drop file path. (fixes wrong player data)
CHANGE  -The Main Street changed (ANS, RIP, and ICNs) to support IGMs.
ADDED   -autodetection of old PLAYER.DAT files.  doesnt delete active players.
ADDED   -5 bonus dungeon fights for each time knighted.
ADDED   -automaintenence trapping (runs each of the igm's maintenence)
BUGFIX  -garbage fixed in the dungeons (when spells are canceled)
CHANGE  -HEALING scrolls now fully heal in the dungeons.
ADDED   -/LOCAL option...Improved local logon.
ADDED   -support for up to 32767 igms.
ADDED   -INSTALL.EXE   installer for Kings Crown. (greatly eases installation)




		Upgrades/revisions and addons may be obtained from:

		Hippie's House BBS
		(206)-639-8578

		or

		HTTP://WWW.CONCENTRIC.NET/~SNDMAN/INDEX.HTM








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			  REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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	After installing King's Crown, if all nodes run on the same machine,
	the serial numbers should automatically be generated.  However, if
	you plan to run King's Crown on a LAN based BBS, then you will need
	to run King's Crown from all active nodes to get the serial numbers
	for each machine.  

	SERIAL NUMBER can be found by running KINGCFG.EXE, it is displayed
	in the ACTIVE NODE lists. 

	REGISTRATION CODES are needed to activate the following:
	-Edna's Brothel (now available in the ShareWare version)
	-Mordrin's Magic Shop (now available in the ShareWare version)
	-Train past level 6
	-Buy Weapons/Armor that are more expensive than $1,000,000
	-the character editor in KINGCFG.EXE.
	-the IGM's will work for remote users (IGM's only work locally in
		the SHAREWARE version)
	-Donating User Status at Hippie's House (206)639-8578
		this will help if you need support for King's Crown.

	All of these features will activate the second you enter your 
	registration code into KINGCFG.EXE.

	Please print out the file called REGISTER.FRM and fill it out.
	Mail it with your order, We use that for record keeping.  (recovery
	of lost registration codes).Send cash or check for $15 US for a single 
	registration and if you have multiple computers on your system $5 US 
	for each additional SERIAL NUMBER. Along with the SERIAL NUMBER's for 
	each node found in KINGCFG.EXE, and a self addressed stamped envelope to:

				   Jay Faries
				   P.O.  BOX  631
				   Maple Valley, WA  98038

	MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE SERIAL NUMBER'S FOUND IN
	KINGCFG.EXE. WITH YOUR ORDER!!!

	If you have an account at HIPPIES HOUSE BBS, I will also send your
	registration code via E-MAIL the day I receive your check. 
	Also all registered owners of King's Crown are donating users 
	at Hippie's House. (for better support services) 

	If at any time you change your motherboard on your PC. Your registration
	codes will no longer work.  If this is the case, call my board, and 
	explain that you changed your mother board.  I will give you a new
	registration code, free of charge. (of course I will verify that you
	had a registration code to begin with with the printed REGISTER.FRM)


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				 TROUBLESHOOTING
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	Problem:
		My users only get partial lines of display when they call.
	Remedy:
		-Use a FOSSIL driver.  (I use X00.SYS and recommend it)
		-try a different drop file type.  like DORINFO#.DEF



	Problem:
		When I try to run King's Crown from my BBS, it beeps and says,
			"CALLING ERROR"
	Remedy:
		Your BBS isnt calling KC correctly.  You need to make sure that
		your BBS passes the Node # to the batch file. (and in turn to
		King's Crown).  Read your BBS's documentation to find out how
		to pass the Node number to the door.



	Problem:
		When I try to run King's Crown from my BBS, it beeps and says,
			"NODE INCONSISTANCY ERROR"
	Remedy:
		This is caused when the node # passed to the door from the BBS is 
		different than the node # in the drop file.  This is probably due
		to different drop files specified in KINGCFG, than are being generated
		by your BBS.  Make sure your Drop files all match what you enter in
		the Configuration programs.


	Problem:
		The "DownTown" screen shows incorrect IGM names or none of the
		IGM's I have installed work.

	Remedy:
		The ADDON.DAT file is corrupted.
		Delete the ADDON.DAT file and reinstall ALL of your IGMs.  
									or
		Manualy repair the ADDON.DAT file.
		The ADDON.DAT file should have two lines for each IGM.  The first
		of two being a path/filename (NO ARGUMENTS).  The Second line being,
		The Text that is to display in KC.  There should be NO blank lines!


	Problem:    
		When KC is run from my BBS, it kick users out saying "SORRY
		ANSI IS REQUIRED".
	Remedy:
		Some drop files dont contain terminal emulation information.  If
		the connection isn't totally solid, then kc wont detect their 
		terminals emulation either.
		Try using different drop files.  (like DORINFO#.DEF)


	Problem:
		I get SHARING VIOLATIONS when more than one user is playing KC.
	Remedy:
		Make sure that SHARE.EXE is loaded before running your BBS.
		You can try to set all EXE files to read only, this helps.
		Use:            attrib +r *.exe


	Promlem:
		I installed King's Crown and it works fine on my BBS when I run
		it locally, but when users call nothing happens. (seems to lock
		the BBS up)
	Remedy:
		Chances are your drop file paths are not correct.  Check your BBS
		documentation to find out where your BBS places the drop files.
		Then run KINGCFG.EXE and make sure that the drop file paths are
		correct.


	Note:
		If you have any problems other than these listed above, please
		call my BBS.  I will be more than happy to help solve any problems
		you might have while using this product.

					HIPPIE'S HOUSE BBS
					(206)-639-8578





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				 DISCLAIMER
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	  Under no circumstance shall I be held responsible for any damage
	  to your system done while any of the files contained in this package
	  are being used.  None of the files contained in this package may be 
	  altered and redistributed.  The very act of installing and running 
	  this program confirms that you understand these terms and agree 
	  to them.

				 Jay Faries
				 HippieWare
			 Support BBS - HIPPIE'S HOUSE
				  (206)-639-8578

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