Farwest Trivia Version 3.23 Copyright (c) 1992-1996 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 4.3 - Global Action Word Packages 5.0 - Sysop Documentation 5.1 - Sysop Commands 6.0 - Question Server 7.0 - Farwest Trivia Add On Products 8.0 - Tech Support & Contacting Farwest 8.1 - Contact Information 2.0 INTRODUCTION ---------------- Farwest Trivia has proven to be one of the more popular games developed for Galacticomm's Major BBS and now WorldGroup platforms. Version 1.0 was initially released in September 1992 with 20,500 questions. Version 2.0 released in November of 1993 offered 30,000 questions and improved functionality. Now version 3.23 offers 66,000 questions and the ability to have multiple categories. Over the years we have implemented numerous customer suggested enhancements. We are always working to make Farwest Trivia better. We would like to thank you very much for your support of the game. 2.1 FEATURES ------------ Farwest Trivia has a number of features that make it one of the best trivia games on the market. a) Ability to add questions developed by third parties. b) Ability to switch to new categories on the fly. c) 66,000 question database of "general knowledge" trivia. d) A fully "RIPped" interface. e) Full teleconference style environment including action words using the Action Word Add On. f) Automatic clearing of high scores on a configurable schedule. 3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ----------------------- - MajorBBS 6.2x, WorldGroup 1.0x, WorldGroup 2.0 - 386 CPU or better - 20MB of hard drive space. (Includes Question Server requirements) 4.0 CONFIGURATION ----------------- Farwest Trivia has numerous options that can be configured. All configuration is done using Galacticomm's Configuration Facility. 4.1 LEVEL 3 (SECURITY AND ACCOUNTING) ------------------------------------- This is where you will find such items as Activation Code, Credit Consumption Rate, and keys required for Trivia's various functions. Each option is well documented so enter your Level 3 configuration and press F1 for help whenever you are unsure of something. 4.2 LEVEL 4 (CONFIGURATION OPTIONS) ----------------------------------- This is where you will find items such as difficulty level, time between hints, and time between questions. Each option is well documented so enter your Level 4 configuration and press F1 for help whenever you are unsure of something. 4.3 GLOBAL ACTION WORD PACKAGES ------------------------------- With Farwest Trivia there is no need for a Global Action word package, because by using the Action Word Add On, you can add hundreds of action words. (See Section 7.0) In the event you already have an Global Action Word package, you need to know that the Farwest Trivia substate number is 1. 5.0 SYSOP DOCUMENTATION ----------------------- Farwest Trivia, in addition to having numerous "goodies" for the user, also has extensive Sysop support. 5.1 SYSOP COMMANDS ------------------ While playing Trivia the Sysop has access to a few additional commands. SYS ANSWER - Displays the answer to the current question. SYS CLEAR - This command will clear the high scores. If the Level 4 configuration option FTPAYOUT is set to YES then then credits specified by options FTPAY1..20 will be awarded to the top 1 to 20 players. Please note that this command will pause your system for several seconds or more. It is intended for use in emergencies only. For a more appropriate way of clearing your high scores use the Auto clear option in your Level 4 configuration. This option also creates the FW_FTHGH.TXT file with the old high scores in them. SYS CONFIG - This command will display the current settings for your Level 3 and Level 4 configuration. This is extremely useful if you think one of the config options is set incorrectly but do not want to take the board down to find out. SYS HELP - Will display a quick reference screen for the Sysop commands. SYS NEXT - Moves on to the next question. SYS CATEGORY LIST - This command will list all the available categories for use with the SYS CATEGORY command described next. SYS CATEGORY [category] - You can use this command to switch the the current question category. When you buy Farwest Trivia it comes with a single category of 66,000 "general knowledge" questions. You can add new categories yourself or by purchasing other question banks from Farwest and other vendors. SYS SCORE - You can use this command to view the score of a player. SYS VIEW - You can use this command to view a user's personal preferences. 6.0 QUESTION SERVER ------------------- The Question Server is a module that comes with Farwest Trivia. It is required for Farwest Trivia to work, so do not erase any of the Question Server files. The Question Server "encapsulates" the Question Database. This module also requires its own separate Activation Code. Be careful not to confuse your Farwest Trivia activation code with your Question Server activation code. The Question Server should be installed into your menu tree just like any other module. Make sure you restrict access to the Question Server to Co-Sysops or Trivia-Ops. The Question Server contains the editor for adding/updating/deleting questions. The Question Server is also used for importing new questions that Farwest makes available, and questions you purchase from other vendors. 7.0 FARWEST TRIVIA ADD ON PRODUCTS ---------------------------------- Farwest offers a wide range of products that can enhance Farwest Trivia and your BBS. 1. Action Word Add On Increase the maximum number of action words in Farwest Trivia from just 12 into the thousands. We will get you started with 80 action words. Price - $29 2. Tele-Trivia Just like Farwest Trivia, but runs in your Teleconference. Price - $50 (Assuming you already own Farwest Trivia.) 3. Questions by Topic I Add 27,000+ categorized questions to Farwest Trivia. Seven topics that include Sports, Geography/History, Literature, Television, Movies, Music, and Science Fiction. Price - $39 4. Questions by Topic II Add 20,000 categorized questions. Topics include such favorites as James Bond, X-Files, and Cheers. Price - $39 5. Question Developer's Kit Become a Question Database Developer. This package will help you develop your own question databases and sell them to other owners of Farwest Trivia and Farwest Tele-Trivia. Your time investment will be protected through the use of activation codes. Price - $50 8.0 TECH SUPPORT & CONTACTING FARWEST BBS ----------------------------------------- Farwest Trivia 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 Trivia 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 Trivia has been updated. You may find that a suggestion you have has already been incorporated into the game. 8.1 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.