STB 1.0 (C) UK 1994-1997 Steve Litchfield ======================================================= Released as shareware March 1997 ... *************** If you unzipped this product from its constituent ZIP file(s) _without_ the "-d" or "Include folders/directories" option (to rebuild the original correct directory structure), then delete this file and the other files you've just created and try again! If you use a Mac, please note that you should avoid any unzipping options that involve 'smart'-handling of linefeeds. *************** STB update information and new versions can be found at http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/ Requires Psion Siena or Series 3a or 3c. STB is a new version of the old Pub favourite "Shut The Box", using the Psion's abilities to add sound and graphics, plus do all the counting for you! It's an educational tool for children as it requires them to do quick mental arithmetic to operate the game. It's also fun to play for adults, who will appreciate more of the strategic and risk-taking elements. Although STB is shareware, you'll notice that there are no nag or begging screens and that nothing whatsoever is crippled. This is because I trust you to evaluate the game honestly and pay up if you or your children do like it. Psion users are, on the whole, an honest breed! What registration *does* get you is your name on the background screen and a clear conscience that you're helping support future development of STB and other quality Psion shareware software. For playing instructions and rules, please read the on-line help screens that are built into the game! Installation. ---------------------------- [Siena users: note that the two .WVE sound effects files are not used on the Siena, and can be left off] If you don't use PsiWin on a PC: Assuming you *did* use -d with PKUNZIP etc. and now have all the files in their original directory structure; with the link on between the Psion and the desk-top machine, go to the Psion keyboard. Position the cursor on the system screen on Time and press Psion-C. The 'Copy Files' dialog will appear with the root directory selected. Change the second line to point to the appropriate directory on the desk-top. Change the third line to be "\", i.e. a single backslash. Change the fourth line to be the disk you want to install STB onto. Set the fifth line ("include subdirectories") to read "Yes". Your Psion will then copy over the directory tree in one go to the appropriate disk. If you use PsiWin: (i) If you correctly unzipped STB with its orginal directory structure, then simply drag and drop this directory tree onto one of your Psion's disk root directories. Note: dragging and dropping whole directory trees so that they end up in the right place is not trivial and you may wish to read the manual and/or practice first!! (ii) If you've got all the STB files in the same directory, you're definitely going to have to do it all manually, but at least you can do it all with 'drag and drop'! You'll need to create the \APP\ and the \APP\STB\ directories by hand on your Psion using the 'Create Directory' menu command. Put the .OPA file in \APP\ and all other files in \APP\STB\ TIP: - when you drag and drop, remember to hold the key down throughout the operation. This forces PsiWin to just copy the file(s) and not try to do any fancy conversions! If you put all the STB files on a Series 3a or 3c, you can expect to use up 25k of disk space. Registration ------------ Please send cheque for 10 pounds or equivalent in cash (well-wrapped, please!) in *any* major currency to: Steve Litchfield 22 Grays Crescent Woodley Berks RG5 3EN Great Britain Small print: ------------ 1) Reverse engineering of the program or data modules is strictly forbidden. 2) You can contact me via email at slitchfield@cix.compulink.co.uk if you'd like. To speed up registrations, you can quote your email address for quick return of your registration code. 3) In due course, I'll do french and german versions of this game. Contact me if you can help with the translation work!