SUPER RASSLE
v3.4
January 12, 1992
PCBoard 14.x and GAP 4.x
WILDCAT!, Spitfire
QBBS, RBBS, RA
WWIV
by
Dennis Maidon
The Parole Board BBS
(919) 965-4696 - Node 1 - Dual Standard - 1200 - 19200 Bps
(919) 965-0068 - Node 2 - Intel 24EX - 1200 - 2400 Bps
Copyright 1991-92, PAROLE Software
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
OVERVIEW
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This ZIP file was created using the -AV function of PKZIP. If
my AV is missing then this file may not be complete of has been
tampered with. Complete and current editions of this program
are always available for D/L on The Parole Board BBS. If the AV
is missing please complain to your sysop to stop the practice of
removing AV's as this is your assurance from the programmer that
the file is complete and virus free.
INSTALLATION
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If you are upgrading from a version previous to 'SUPER RASSLE 3.0'
please read UPGRADE.DOC.
Installation is fairly easy and straight-forward. The following steps and
examples should have you up and running in a very short period of time.
It is assumed that you are familiar with setting up DOORS on your system.
To this end, only examples of the configuration file and Door batch file
are described.
1) Create a directory to hold all RASSLE files
2) Unzip RASSLExx.ZIP into the the above directory
NOTE: BRUN45.EXE is not included but is required !!!
3) Run 'INSTALL.BAT' This will unzip all the files and create the
necessary subdirs.
4) Create a configuration file, with a name of your choice, or
modify the RASSLE.CFG file that is enclosed.
A description follows:
C:\WILDCAT\CALLINFO.BBS ──┐ <- For Wildcat!
C:\WC30\USERINFO.DAT │ <- For Wildcat! 3.0
C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS │ <- For PCBoard using PCBOARD.SYS only
C:\PCB\USERS │ <- For PCBoard using USERS only
C:\BBS\DOOR.SYS │ <- For Systems that support DOOR.SYS
C:\BBS\DORINFOx.DEF │ <- For QBBS/RBB/RA. Replace x with Node #.
C:\BBS\SFDOORS.DAT │ <- For Spitfire
C:\BBS\CHAIN.TXT ───┘ <- For WWIV
The Parole Board BBS <- Your BBS Name
Dennis <- SysOp's First Name
Maidon <- SysOp's Last Name
C:\WC\BULL\BULL1.SCR <- Path and Name of Color Bulletin
C:\WC\BULL\BULL1.BBS <- Path and Name of ASCii Bulletin
YES <- Create .DNR Log
00000 <- Registration Number
100 <- Minimum security level allowed in door.
Y <- (Y/N) Allow users to logoff from door.
Edit this .CFG file to suit your individual BBS. All 10 lines MUST
be present.
Line 1: This line points to where RASSLE.EXE will find the callers
information file. Just include the line that your particular
BBS uses. DO NOT put all of them in the CFG file.
Line 2: Place the name of your BBS on this line.
Line 3: SysOp's first name goes here.
Line 4: SysOp's last name goes here.
Line 5: Enter the complete path and name of the ANSI bulletin that
you want Super Rassle to create.
Line 6: Enter the complete path and name of the ASCii bulletin that
you want Super Rassle to create.
Line 7: YES to create .LOG log or leave blank
Line 8: Your Registration Number goes here if registered
Line 9: The minimum security level that is allowed in the door.
Line 10: (Y/N) Allow users to logoff the BBS from door.
If you use the above CFG file be sure to remove all remarks and use
a pure ASCII editor such as EDLIN or QEDIT. Hidden control codes could
cause the program to depart for worlds unknown.
4) Create a batch file or modify the Rassle file supplied. A
description of this file follows:
ECHO OFF
CD \DOORS\RASSLE Location of Super Rassle files
RASSLE RASSLE.CFG EXE filename and CFG filename
CD\WCAT
CAT.BAT
5) When running in more than one node, be sure to supply a
different configuration name for each node (your choice of name).
EX: RASSLE1.CFG RASSLE2.CFG
Super Rassle has been tested under LIVECAT! and performs very well.
LIVECAT! USERS (WILDCAT!3.0 ONLY!!!!!!)
If you are using LIVECAT! to control your doors you will need to
make one small change in your door.bat file. LC! changes DOOR.SYS to
DOOR.ORG when it shells out to the door. You will need to add a line in
your script COPY DOOR.ORG DOOR.SYS. If you don't do this, ESP! just
gives up and dies a very unhappy death. I don't go back and delete it
when ESP! finishes and I haven't had any problems with it. If you do,
you might like to delete the DOOR.SYS just as soon as ESP! finishes
running.
NOTE: DoorFrame supports COM 1-4 on the standard IRQ's - COM1/COM3 = IRQ4 and
COM2/COM4 = IRQ3. If you wish to use a non-standard IRQ, add the IRQ
number after the configuration filename. Let's assume your Door is
called FOOBAR and you want to use COM1 and IRQ5. The command line
passed to your Door would be:
FOOBAR FOOBAR.CFG /5
The /5 tells DoorFrame to use IRQ5 rather than the standard IRQ4 that
is normally used with COM1. No /x parameter is needed for the standard
IRQ's.
Be sure to read all the READ.ME, README.1ST AND UPGRADE.DOC files
if they are included in the package. They sometimes contain some very
useful information. <G> Of course you can do like me, just set the darn
thing up without the docs then fuss at the door author for not making it
simple enough to work the first time.
When a user first log onto 'SUPER RASSLE' the program checks his
security level to make sure that he has a high enough level to enter the
door. it will then check the <user>.USR files to see if he has been
locked out of the door by the sysop. If the user passes both of these
tests then he may proceed in playing 'SR'. SR will then create a
<user>.USR file in the \USERS sub dir containg all the info about the
current user. This info will be used each time the user logs on to pick
up his ALIAS and other info. Keep a check on the dates of these .USR
files as they are re-written each time the user enters the door. This
way you can delete the older ones that are not playing any more. To
lock a user our of the 'SR' door just take his <user>.USR file and
rename it to <user>.NO. He will be kicked out before he has a chance
to play. SR will not write over this file.
LEGALITIES
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THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANYONE INVOLVED WITH
THE CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THIS PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY USE THEREOF
OR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY.
DISTRIBUTION
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You may make this file available for downloading from your BBS or you may
upload it to any BBS of your choice, provided that you do not make any
changes to the contents of the archive (ZIP file). The archive and its
individual contents may not be used by any service that charges any money
whatsoever, without the written permission of the author.
REGISTRATION
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I am not a subscriber to the "Crippleware" concept, and this program
reflects that philosophy. This is a full-featured program, whose
functionality is not hampered in any way, whether you register it or
not. It is only $15 to register this door.
Remember, should you have any problems, questions or suggestions, be sure
to drop me a message on either of the aforementioned BBS or via the
DOORS or SYSOP conference on RIME(tm), Node ID = PAROLE.
THANKS
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Special thanks goes out for my wife who is definitely a
"Computer Widow".
Ted Freeman the author of DOORFRAME, a first class BBS Doors
Development Library.
My BBS users who have had to endure constant badgering to help me
test the programs that I have written.
Bill Ward, my personal BETA tester on the BBS. He has run this
program through the wringer.
A *VERY SPECIAL THANKS* to Mustang! Software for developing the
greatest BBS Software on the market, WILDCAT! 3.0.