Copyright: The Greens, version 1.5 1993 - Shadoware


Welcome to The Greens 1.0

Please select one of the following for help on:

Controls and Game Play

Registration Information

About Shadoware...

Hints & Suggestions


Controls and Game Play

Object of the game

Pretty simple really, the object of the game is to sink the ball in the hole in the least amount of putts. (Let me repeat in the least amount of putts). The Greens allows you to control the direction and power of your shot. Everything else is up to you. There are three different hazards to avoid, water, lava, and worm holes(don't see too many of those last ones on golf courses, though).  Water and lava cause you to return to the beginning of the hole. (Sorry! we don't allow you to take a drop or mulligan!) Worm holes transport you to one of two randomly determined locations. If you can keep your head down and your swing straight enough, you may be able to join the elite wearers of The Greens Masters jacket. The select few are displayed in the game under the Game | High Scores menu option. If all of this makes sense to you, the best way to learn is by doing.  Start a new game!

Controls

Options

The Options dialog box allows you to:

- Select the number of players for the next game.

- Turn On/Off the sound effects

- Turn On/Off the original MIDI soundtrack

New Game

The New Game dialog box asks for each individual player's name.  If the names are correct,  either hit the OK button or press enter. If you do not enter a name, the displayed name will be used.

Back to work

If you don't understand the Back to work button, you probably aren't making much money... Seriously, Back to work exits the program, no ifs, ands or buts (But why would you want to do that?!).

Help

To borrow an old phrase, YOU ARE HERE.

Game Play

Power Meter

Use the Power Meter to increase or decrease the strength of your putt (For all of you John Daly fans out there, sorry, we only allow so much power in the game, pushing the mouse button harder won't do you any good in the game, but it might decrease the lifespan of your mouse!).

Direction Window

Click with the mouse anywhere on the Direction Window to adjust the angle of your putt.  The green angle marker shows where you are putting from, not where you are putting to (On a night with a full moon, it will also point to your checkbook to register, so be warned...).

Putt

After you have setup the perfect angle (Hopefully...), and the exact amount of power to hit the ball, (Not!), make any requisite prayers and/or hand gestures, and hit the Putt button (very carefully...).


Registration Information

What is Shareware?

Thanks for your interest in Shadoware!!  While we want you to try out The Greens, it is still shareware. This means that we would like you to try it out for a period of 21 days. If you enjoy playing The Greens and wish to continue playing, we ask that you take a moment to fill out the Registration Form and send your check to Shadoware. Taking an interest in Shadoware and the shareware concept will be of benefit not only to you, but also to the growing number of computer users all over the world.  A commonly asked question is: What is shareware?  Simply put, shareware is an alternative marketing technique for computer programmers.  In the commercial software market, some of the reasons for the increased price of programs are the high costs that programmers must pay to market their product, such as shipping, packaging, and advertising.  Shareware circumvents some of these costs by including the users themselves to help reduce the costs of marketing.  Shareware programs do not come in nice looking boxes, nor are they (for the most part) available in your local software store.  Shareware programs are high quality software put out by dedicated programmers and passed along to other users by people like you!  Shareware also incorporates a "try before you buy" concept that allows you to see if a program actually suits your needs before you put out any money for it.  One of the most frustrating things about purchasing software for your computer is the fact that in stores that sell this software, usually all you get to look at is the box which, understandably, has only the best features of the program on the best type of video display shown.  After making your purchase, you often discover that the program is missing an important feature that you were looking for, and since most stores do not let you return software, you may be out a large amount of money.  Shareware programs allow you to see exactly what the program does before you decide to buy it by letting you use the program (sometimes in a reduced capacity) on your home or business computer.  Shareware licensing agreements often let you try out the program for up to a month before asking you to make the decision to purchase the program or stop using it.  Shareware is NOT free software, by any means.  Most shareware programmers are people who have an interest in high quality software at affordable prices, and who have decided to help bring this concept into reality.  Shareware is also not new, as shareware programs can be traced back for five years and more.  The only way that this concept can work, however, is if users like you help it out.  So if you would like to be able to use your computer at a level closer to its capacity, and have more power in your programs, then support shareware.........Register programs!  If you like a program, then register it!  The price asked by the programmer is a fair price for the time put into the development, and is much lower than a commercial program of the same quality.  If you like a program, tell someone else about it!  Better yet, give them an unregistered copy!!  In this way, programs make their way around the world, and the programmers make enough money to keep putting out quality programs at quality prices!!

The Details

You are given a period of 21 days to evaluate The Greens (see licensing agreement). To register The Greens, please fill out the  Registration Form . When you register The Greens, you will recieve a diskette containing the full unabridged version. This includes 18 challenging and unique holes in full 256 color. Also, registered users will recieve advanced notification of future releases, as well as discounts on upgrades from previous versions.  Please feel free to contact Shadoware if you have any questions, comments, or problems concerning this or any other of our programs.

De jure,  ipso facto, etc. . .

 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY!  USAGE OF THE GAME CONSTITUTES  ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.

You are hereby granted a license to use The Greens on an evaluation basis for a period not to exceed 21 days from date of aquisition. If after this period has expired, you wish to keep using this program in any capacity what so ever, by law it must be registered. Failure to do so constitutes breach of this contract, and may result in legal action being initiated. Shadoware reserves all expressed and  implied rights to The Greens. The Greens may not be sold or distributed for compensation without the express written consent of Shadoware. Under this agreement distributors are granted a limited license to distribute the unregistered version of The Greens free of charge, except for a disk copying and media fee not to exceed $2.00 .(Distributors please contact Shadoware for information on our other programs.)

Warranty

Shadoware assumes no responsibility, either express or implied, to any damages that may arise from usage of their products. The program is supplied "as is". The entire risk as to its' quality and performance is with the buyer.


Registration Form

Thanks for registering The Greens!  Please take a minute to fill out the following form to give us some information about yourself, so that we can write better programs that suit your needs!

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Overall, how would you rate this program compared to other programs in the same price range? (If making comparisons, please give names of programs)

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Comments:

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Please make checks or money orders payable (in US Funds) to Shadoware for $22.00.  Florida residents please include 6% sales tax(For a total of $23.32).  This price includes all shipping and handling charges.

You should receive your registered copy in 3 - 5 weeks.For orders outside of the US, please contact Shadoware.

Please send registration form and checks to:

Shadoware

P.O. Box 0155

New Port Richey, FL 34656-0155

Thanks again for supporting shareware, and Shadoware!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, or for technical support, you can reach Shadoware via E-mail to Compuserve at 72302,563, and also at Shadoware's home BBS, "The Board Of Trade" (24 hrs.) run by sysop Rich Ziegler at 813-862-4772 located in Hudson, Florida .  Leave mail to Ken Foster or Sam Misemer.


About Shadoware

     Who is Shadoware

      Shadoware is a team of dedicated programmers/musicians/artists who saw a need for higher quality Windows programs at shareware prices. Currently we have two programs released : The Greens and DeQuoter. In June of 1993 we are releasing two more programs and an upgraded version of The Greens. Shadoware is adamant about bringing high quality shareware programs to you. In trying to better serve you we ask that you please let us know what you think of our programs when you register. This allows us to get a better understanding of what you want to see and promotes the overall concept of shareware. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, or for technical support, you can reach Shadoware via e-mail to Compuserve at 72302, 563, and also at Shadoware's home BBS, "The Board of Trade". The Board of Trade is operated by sysop Rich Ziegler 24 hours a day and supports 14.4 baud and lower.(Phone #813-862-4772 , located in Port Richey, Florida) Please leave mail to either Ken Foster or Sam Misemer.

                                   Thank you,

                                   Kenneth A. Foster, President

                                   Sam C. Misemer, Vice-President

                                   Shadoware


Hints & Suggestions

- Some holes (believe it or not) can be made in one putt.

- One hole has a good angle setup for you.

- The hole is not as big as it looks.

- The direction window is more accurate the further away from the ball you click.

- If you find you are having trouble playing the MIDI sound files, please check your MIDI Mapper configuration under Control Panel.  The MIDI files are setup to conform with the Microsoft MIDI authoring guide.  Here is an example: