³ º ³ Perplexic Software º ³ Story Twister º ³ Version 1.00 º ³ for Windows º ³ Story Twister Page i ============================================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Prelude To The Story Table Of Contents......................................i Notice................................................ii Preface..............................................iii 2. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Story Twister What is Story Twister..................................1 How Do I Use Story Twister.............................1 Where Can I Get Stories................................2 How Do I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens.........2 More About Registration................................2 Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler................2 What Was Supposed To Be With The Distribution Files....3 3. User Help What Is Perplexic Software.............................4 How Can I Contact Perplexic Software...................4 4. Forms Bug Report.............................................5 Registration Form......................................6 Story Twister Page ii ============================================================================== NOTICE Perplexic Software Story Twister is Copyright 1993 by Jeffrey Carlyle. All Rights Reserved. Individual stories copyrighted be the story's author. See STORIES.DOC for more information. Perplexic Software is not responsible for any loss incurred directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of this program. Story Twister Page iii ============================================================================== PREFACE Story Twister is the result of many months of programming. I am very proud of my product and I wish that no one would hack it in any other way or try to steal it... Changing someone else's program is the lowest thing any one could do to a person. A single program could take months of hard work to write and for someone to think they are cool and screw around with it just doesn't seem right, does it? Not only is it immoral, it is also illegal. To the issue of stealing (a.k.a. sharing commercial software). All software piracy is stealing from the programmer. When you share commercial software you aren't only hurting the programmer, you are hurting yourself. Due to a loss of revenues a programmer could lose their job and that's one less programmer to develop quality applications. Story Twister Version 1.00 for Windows Perplexic Software Copyright (C) 1993 by Jeffrey Carlyle. January 1, 1994 Story Twister Page 1 ============================================================================== What Is Story Twister? Perplexic Software Story Twister Version 1.00 is a Microsoft Windows 3.1 application developed by Jeffrey Carlyle using Borland C++ 4.0. Story Twister is a game similar to Mad Libs. It uses Story Files with the extension .STR. A story file is created using the Perplexic Software Story File Compiler, a separate program, availble to registered users of Story Twister. How Do I Use Story Twister? Here is what you need to run Story Twister... * Windows 3.1 or better * A VGA card or better Here are the steps to follow to use Story Twister... 1. Install the software. See INSTALL.DOC for more help. 3. To run Story Twister, double click on the ST icon. When you run Story Twister the following occurs... 1. Story Twister determines whether to use the high-res or the low-res menus and displays a background window. 2. Story Twister shows the annoy screen. 3. Story Twister displays the Main Dialog. The Main Menu has the following options.... 1. Open This shows a file open dialog box. After a file is entered Story Twister prompts you to enter the needed words. When your done entering words a dialog box showing the story is displayed. 2. Setup Prompts you to input the path where Story Twister looks for story files. You can also click on the credits button to show some info. about Story Twister. 3. Help 4. Exit Terminates the program. Story Twister Page 2 ============================================================================== Where Can I Get Stories? The best place to look for stories is from Perplexic Software distribution points like the Starship Enterprise BBS. Perplexic Software will also license copies of the Story File Compiler, so there is a possibility you could find stories from other locations. How Can I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens? Register Story Twister and no more registration screens. See the section titled "More About Registration" for more information. More About Registration Registration of Story Twister is required for anyone who uses Story Twister on a regular basis. The fee for registration is only $24.99 per copy, and that is a small price to pay for the continued development of software by Perplexic Software. When you register Story Twister you will receive a the complete registered version of Story Twister, some extra stories, and Windows Restart Version 3.1, and you will also be eligible to buy the Story File Compiler. To register Story Twister, fill out the registration form below. Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler? The Story File Compiler is only avaible to registered users of Story Twister. When you register Story Twister you can also order Story Twister or you can order from the Perplexic Soft- ware Catalog. Story Twister Page 3 ============================================================================== What Was Supposed to be in the Distribution Files? The following files should be included with Story Twister: STORY.EXE - The Story Twister executable. BWCC.DLL - Borland Windows Custom Controls Version 2.00 STORY.DOC - This Documentation File. INSTALL.DOC - Installation Information. STORIES.DOC - Information about the included story files. 5 *.STR Files Story Twister Page 4 ============================================================================== What Is Perplexic Software? Perplexic Software is a beginning software company dedicated to bringing quality applications to all. Perplexic Software consists of the young, talented minds of: Jeffrey Carlyle, David Raney, Jason Stiles, Zach Walcher, Joe Decker, and Adam Lanphear. Other Perplexic Software creations include: Mixer Version 1.00a - A file encryption program by Jeffrey Carlyle. Screen 2 Basic - A drawing program that generates basic source code by Zach Walcher. ANSIDemo 1.10 - A tutorial of ANSI.SYS features. By Jeffrey Carlyle. How Can I Contact Perplexic Software? We would love to hear your feedback about Story Twister You can contact us at: System : The Starship Enterprise BBS Phone Number : (502)842-7540 Comments : The SSEBBS is the place to find the latest release of all Perplexic Software files. It is also the place for Perplexic Software support. System Names : Jeffrey Carlyle is Peg Leg. David Raney is Sandman. Zach Walcher is Narcissist. Jason Stiles is The Lumberjack. System : America Online Comments : Most Perplexic Software files are uploaded here. System Name : Our screen name is Perplexic. System : Prodigy Comments : You can contact Jeffrey Carlyle here. Prodigy ID : WTPC52B System : Internet Comments : You can reach us through America Online. Address : PERPLEXIC@AOL.COM U.S. Mail : Jeffrey Carlyle Perplexic Software 297 Meadowlark Trail Bowling Green, KY 42101 Story Twister Page 5 ============================================================================== Story Twister Bug Report ============================================================================== Perplexic Software strives for perfection in all our products. If you encounter a bug please fill out this form. NAME :__________________________________________________________ ADDRESS :__________________________________________________________ :__________________________________________________________ CITY :________________________________ STATE: ____ ZIP: _______ ERROR TYPE :___________________________ (ie. General Protection Fault, Severe, Unkwown, Unable to create file) ERROR MSG. :___________________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________________ LAST MSG. :___________________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________________ DESCRIBE WHAT :_____________________________________________________ YOU WERE DOING :_____________________________________________________ WHEN THE ERROR :_____________________________________________________ OCCURED :_____________________________________________________ :_____________________________________________________ SEND TO: Jeffrey Carlyle Perplexic Software 297 Meadowlark Trail Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427 -= THANK YOU =- Story Twister Page 6 ============================================================================== Story Twister Order Form ============================================================================== QUANTITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______ Perplexic Software Story Twister 1.00 . . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______ (includes disk and printed and on disk manual) _______ Perplexic Software Story File Compiler. . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______ (includes disk and printed and on disk manual) Each copy is to be used on one computer only. TOTAL $______ Your Name : __________________________________________ Address : __________________________________________ : __________________________________________ City, State : __________________________________________ Zip Code : __________________________________________ Make all checks payable to Jeffrey Carlyle. Site licensing is avaible, for more information contact the author. Send all orders and questions to the following address: Jeffrey Carlyle Perplexic Software 297 Meadowlark Trail Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427