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S I M P L E S I M O N ' S P H O T O S C R A M B L E ( Version 1.0 ) GAME INSTRUCTIONS ----------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- | FAST START INSTRUCTIONS | | ----------------------- | | If you're like many others, the LAST thing you want to do | | after opening a new software package is read a lengthy | | operations manual. Consequently, the following instructions,| | which work well on most computers, are intended to give you | | a whirlwind tour of SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE: | | | | IF YOU RECEIVED THIS PROGRAM ON A FLOPPY DISK | | -- Insert the Program Disk into your floppy disk drive A: | | -- Type INSTALL A: C: and then hit <enter> | | where A: is your floppy disk designation, and | | C: is your hard disk. | | Substitute other drive letters as appropriate. | | -- When the C:\SSPS> prompt appears, | | type SCRAMBLE and then hit <ENTER>. | | -- The rest is simple -- just follow the instructions | | as they appear. When asked to select a row, | | enter either <A> to <H>. | | | | IF YOU RECEIVED THIS PROGRAM AS AN ARCHIVED FILE | | -- If your program is archived (i.e., SCRAMB10.ZIP), | | there is no need to use the included INSTALL program. | | -- Instead, just un-archive the files into a subdirectory | | called C:\SSPC. Then follow the above instructions | | beginning with typing PARENT and hitting <ENTER>. | | | | When time permits, come back and read these instructions | | to learn about all the capabilities of your program. | --------------------------------------------------------------- Just For Me Software, Inc. (ASP Member) December 20, 1992 SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- OVERVIEW -------- o SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE combines the best features of tile puzzles and pattern memorization games into a exciting mental challenge. o SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE can be used by all -- both young and old. There are three separate games in all -- each with a very different twist, each presenting a different test. o As you continue to play SIMPLE SIMON's PHOTO SCRAMBLE, you'll find that your ability to handle increased puzzle complexity and longer pattern sequences will improve. o Because SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE can accommodate puzzle scrambles up to 99 moves and pattern sequences up to 30 moves in length, it will continue to challenge even the move demanding player as they continue improving. GAME ONE: SIMPLE SIMON SCRAMBLE ------------------------------- o The objective of this game is to unscramble a photograph with pieces that have been scrambled by the computer. o Initially, you will be asked to select a photograph and a number from 5 to 99. o Upon your selection, the photograph you selected will be scrambled with that number of moves. o Thus, if you select a higher number, the difficulty of restoring the photograph to its original configuration will be harder than if you select a lower number. o You will be allowed to manipulate individual puzzle pieces using the keyboard arrow keys -- i.e., up, down, right, and left. o When the blank square is located along the puzzle edges or in the corners, keystrokes that would call in pieces outside of the puzzle are disabled. o When the photograph has been unscrambled back to its original configuration, the computer will notify you that the game has been successfully completed. GAME TWO: FOLLOW THE LEADER ---------------------------- o The objective of this game is to move puzzle pieces following the same pattern as the computer. o Initially, the computer will move only one puzzle piece and then turn control over to you. o As soon as the puzzle piece is redrawn and the computer beeps, move that same piece in the same direction that the computer did using the arrow keys -- i.e., up, down, right, or left. - 1 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- o If you move the correct puzzle piece, the computer will add another move to its sequence, challenging you again to follow its sequence. o Thereafter, each time you successfully enter the right sequence of puzzle piece moves, the computer will add one more to its sequence. o If you hit the wrong key (or take more than 10 seconds between moves), the computer will display the number of moves contained in the last sequence that you successfully entered. GAME THREE: REVERSE DO AS I DO ------------------------------- o The objective of this game is to move back puzzle pieces in exactly the reverse order that the computer moves them. o Initially, the computer will move only one puzzle piece and then turn control over to you. o When the puzzle is scrambled and the computer beeps, you must return the puzzle piece to its original position using the arrow keys -- i.e., up, down, right, or left. o If you correctly move the puzzle piece, the computer will add another move to its sequence, challenging you to exactly reverse its extended sequence. o Each time you successfully enter the right reverse sequence of moves, the computer will add one more move to its sequence. o If you hit the wrong key (or take more than 10 seconds between moves), the computer will display the number of moves contained in the last sequence that you successfully entered. PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS ----------------------- o You can insert your own name and home location into the beginning of the program by hitting the <N> key at the end of the program. o The new settings will be kept until you change them. o To get a copy of the program with your photograph inserted both up front and as a puzzle, you'll need to register your game. o Registration instructions are contained in this manual or by hitting the <ESCAPE> key at the end of the program. MISCELLANEOUS ------------- o Hitting the <ENTER> key repeatedly allows the player to step through the early program title screens, if the programmed time delays are considered too lengthy. - 2 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- o Hitting the <ESCAPE> key during the program allows the player to terminate the game before it is completed. o Hitting the <F5> key allows the player to toggle sound on and off. SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE SOFTWARE CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------- o To run SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE properly, you will need the following files: -- SCRAMBLE.EXE -- PLAYER.DAT -- SIMON.DAT and SIMON2.DAT -- TITLE.PCT and TITLE.PAL -- PICTURE1.PCT through PICTURE5.PCT -- PICTURE1.PAL through PICTURE5.PAL -- README.DOC We suggest that before you attempt to use your disks, you make back-up copies of the master Program Disk. Use a DOS DISKCOPY command. SHAREWARE REGISTRATION ---------------------- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. You may use this program on a TRIAL BASIS only. This means that you may freely evaluate usefulness of this program for 30 days. If you find this program useful, you must register (see instructions in ORDRFORM.TXT file). If it's missing, please send the $14.95 fee (payable in U.S. funds) along with your name/address to the following address: JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. P. O. Box 531 Novi, Michigan 48376 Please be sure to include a photograph (3" x 4" or larger) of the player along with your order. We will digitize the photograph, include it on your registered disk, and return the photograph unharmed. Please also specify whether you want your registered copy supplied on a 3-1/2" or 5-1/4" floppy disk. - 3 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ---------------------------------- Please also do not hesitate to write us at the above address if you have any questions or comments concerning SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE or the JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE vision (described in the program). Alternatively, you can reach us on the Compuserve Information Service at User I.D. <71150,1305>. Lastly, if you need immediate assistance, we can also be reached by telephone at (313)-348-6697. Registered users are entitled to unlimited telephone and mail support. If you are unhappy with your program at any time for any reason, please let us know as we will provide a complete refund of the registration fee. Your complete satisfaction is considered our only acceptable goal. ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT ----------------------- JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for member's products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. WARRANTY INFORMATION -------------------- THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS-IS. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY - 4 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT, SHALL JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC.'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and shall inure to the benefit of Just For Me Software, Inc. and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Oakland County, Michigan. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. COPYRIGHT NOTICE ---------------- The software and this manual are copyrighted. All rights are reserved, except those specifically waived below. Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a nonprofit organization must conform to the following: The files may not be modified or adapted in any way. All of the files provided on the disk must be distributed together. Individualized files or groups of files may not be sold separately. Additional files may be added and this software may be combined on a disk with other programs. This software may not be represented as anything other than shareware. You must immediately stop selling/distributing copies of this disk upon notice from JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. - 5 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- HOW THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED ----------------------------------------------- Individual users may freely copy this disk and share it with friends and family. Non-profit groups (including user groups and BBS's) may distribute copies of this disk. A fee of no more than $8 may be charged to cover disk copying costs. If the files on this disk have dates more than a year old, we request that you contact us for a free upgrade to the current version. Disk distributors and dealers distributing SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE for any kind of remuneration must first contact JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. at the address below for authorization. When you contact us, you will receive a free copy of the latest version and be placed on our mailing list to receive updates as they are released. Disk distributors may charge no more than $10 per disk for copies of this software. Authorization to distribute is automatically granted to distributors recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals, and such distributors may begin offering SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE immediately. However, JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version. OTHER PRODUCTS FROM JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. ---------------------------------------------- If you liked SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE, we suggest you try the following additional products from Just For Me Software, Inc.: BATTLE SKIMMERS -- An original one- or two-player board game in the best traditions of Checkers, Chess, Backgammon, Go, and Parchesi. Destined to become a Classic -- with no pieces to lose. Easy enough for a child to learn, but with enough strategic complexities to challenge the most discerning adult. MATH CHALLENGE -- An educational game that encourages children to learn their math tables with VGA photographic images, colorful animation, interesting sound effects, and personalized text encouragement. Provides parent or teacher with options to select subject and difficulty level. - 6 - SIMPLE SIMON'S PHOTO SCRAMBLE ----------------------------- DR. CODEMASTER -- Can you stop the evil Dr. Codemaster from unleashing his freeze ray equipped satellite against the planet Earth? Using clues provided, you'll crack the code activating the satellite's self-destruct sequence. Alternatively, you'll pick the code number and give Dr. Codemaster clues. Please also do not hesitate to contact us if you'd like us to bid on a custom programming project. Using the same programming techniques embodied in our games, we can custom design software for you or your business -- including software for trade show displays, professional office information systems, and airport/shopping mall displays. We believe you'll find our prices quite reasonable and attractive. Copyright 1992 Just For Me Software, Inc. P. O. Box 531 Novi, MI 48376 - 7 -