Action Word Add On Version 1.21 Copyright (c) 1993-1996 by Farwest BBS All Rights Reserved 1.0 CONTENTS ------------ 1.0 - Contents 2.0 - Introduction 2.1 Features 3.0 - System Requirements 4.0 - Configuration 4.1 - Level 3 Configuration 4.2 - Level 4 Configuration 5.0 - Editor Usage 5.1 Adding a new Action Word 6.0 - Purchasing Information 7.0 - Tech Support & Contact Farwest BBS 7.1 - Contact Information 2.0 INTRODUCTION ---------------- The Action Word Add On is a utility that allows you to add hundreds, or even thousands, of action words to Farwest Trivia, or Farwest Othello, using a simple online editor. 2.1 FEATURES ------------ The Action Word Add On has several features that will make it a worth while addition to your BBS. a) A simple yet comprehensive online editor. b) Ability to add hundreds, or even thousands, of action words. c) Seamless integration with Farwest Trivia. c) Action words are not limited to a single word. For example you could have GRIN and EVIL GRIN as two different action words. d) Each action can be given its own key so that only users with the specified key can use or see the action. e) Action Words are stored in a hash table for INSTANT access. No pauses for Btrieve access. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS ---------------- - MajorBBS 6.2x, WorldGroup 1.0x, WorldGroup 2.0 - 386 CPU or better The Action Word Add On is useless unless you are running a module that supports it. There are currently two modules that will support the Action Word Add On. Farwest Trivia, and Farwest Othello. 4.0 CONFIGURATION ----------------- The Action Word Add On has a few configuration options that can be set using Galacticomm's Configuration Facility. 4.1 LEVEL 3 (SECURITY AND ACCOUNTING) ------------------------------------- The single option here is the Action Word Add On Activation Code. If you have purchased the Action Word Add On and obtained your activation code then you would enter it here. 4.2 LEVEL 4 (CONFIGURATION OPTIONS) ----------------------------------- There are a few options here including color attributes for actions. Each option is documented so enter your Level 4 configuration and press F1 for help whenever you are unsure of something. 5.0 EDITOR USAGE ---------------- The Action Word Add On editor is a very simple to use utility that allows you to add/edit/delete action words. The following keys and key combinations are used for operating the editor. ^A - Add a new action word ^C - Page Up ^F - Show Level 3 and 4 conFiguration settings (SYSOP key only) ^L - Redraw the screen. (in the event of line noise) ^O - Ordering information. (will only show up on a demo version) ^R - Page Down ^S - Search for an action word ^X - Exit the Action Word Add On Arrow Keys - Move cursor up or down. Home - Move to the top of the action word list End - Move to the bottom of the action word list Del - Delete current action word Enter - Edit action under the cursor A-Z - Move to the first action word starting with the letter pressed. Note that ^A means Control A. That means holding down the Ctrl key and then pressing the A key. Likewise, ^C means Control C, and so on. It is also assumed you are typing from the Local Console. If not you may have to define your Home, End, and Del keys in your communications package. (Key definitions are... Home: ^[[H End: ^[[K Del:  (ASCII 128) Enter: ^M ) 5.1 ADDING A NEW ACTION WORD ---------------------------- Adding a new action word is relatively easy to do. There are just a couple of things you should know. There are two special variables. (think of them as text variables) They are: Type these in exactly as above, including the <> characters. indicates who has inacted the action. indicates the user that the action is being acted on. An additional feature allows you to output separate strings for male and female users. Use the format below and include the <|> characters but not the quotes. <"string for male users"|"string for female users"> As always looking at examples and experimenting will get you up to speed the quickest. Be sure to use the actions that come with the Action Word Add On as a guide. 6.0 PURCHASING INFORMATION -------------------------- The Action Word Add On is an excellent way for you to enhance Farwest Trivia, or Farwest Othello. If you do not currently own the Action Word Add On, then you could for only $29US. Simply mail a company check, money order, or a banks draft to Farwest BBS PO Box 8389 Victoria BC V8W 3R9 Canada Make the check payable to FARWEST BBS. If you want expedited service via Federal Express then call 604-370-1763 for mailing information. Or, send email to Internet: MajorNet: info@farwest.bc.ca Info@FAR 7.0 TECH SUPPORT & CONTACTING FARWEST BBS ----------------------------------------- The Action Word Add On has undergone extensive testing and is felt to be "bug free". In the event that you do find a bug you can report it by contacting Farwest. Please note that a bug report is no good to us unless you include the error message you received and can repeat the bug. If you suspect the AWAO is causing a GP please send the GP.OUT file that was generated. The latest version of any module bought from Farwest is always avail- able for download by our customers on Farwest BBS. Please check in with Farwest once in a while to see if the AWAO has been updated. You may find that a suggestion you have has already been incorporated into the game. 7.1 CONTACT INFORMATION ----------------------- If you have any problems or questions do not hesitate to contact us. Voice: 604-370-1763 Modem: 14.4 kbps: 604-381-3934 or 604-381-4430 28.8 kbps: 604-381-1135 or 604-381-0680 Telnet: farwest.bc.ca FTP: ftp.farwest.bc.ca Email: support@farwest.bc.ca (MajorNet: Support@FAR) You can also leave a message in the MAJORBBS.DEV.FAR Forum on the MajorNet.