Story=Hearts Deluxe is an award winning version of the classic card game. The original version, for the MAC, was awarded 5 out of 5 by Ziff-Davis On-Line as well as being nominated for Shareware Game of the Year by MacUser magazine. With it's 3-D, intuitive interface, humor and challenging opponents we're sure you'll find it to be the best computer card game around. Be sure to check out the additonal sets of opponents (Like Bill Clinton or Alice in Wonderland) at our web site!
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Story=INTRODUCTION
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Story=The game of hearts is an ancient game that dates back to the Greek city of Ephesus located on what is now the Turkish coast of the Aegean Sea. It was originally called "Leona" for Helen of Troy's sister who was as ugly as Helen was beautiful.
Story=To attract Leona's notice (the taking of hearts) was considered bad for a Greek's health, and to win her hand (the queen of spades) was considered lethal. One of Aristophanes' later comedies maintained that Leona's face could sink a thousand ships.
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Story=HOW A COMPUTER PLAYS HEARTS
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Story=In much the same way that Santa's reindeer are able to fly, the chip inside your computer is able to think. The computer doesn't play like you do, but rather as you think you do. It is a rule-based "Expert System" that uses human advice to make its own choices. It develops general rules based on specific examples, i.e. leading high hearts when not Shooting the Moon is bad policy.
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Story=These rules allow your computer to look at any trick, in the context of the whole game, and decide which card to play. This choice does not always turn out for the best. Most of the choices are gambles and sometimes the computer gambles poorly -- not not often.
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Story=YOUR OPPONENTS
Story=(Read this only if you don't like mysteries.)
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Story=ZAK is the most aggressive player. He will attempt to Shoot the Moon more frequently then Rob or Jen, and will be more willing to take a heart in pursuit of the Jack of Diamonds or other goals. He's also a member of the Hair Club for Men, but that's neither here nor there.
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Story=ROB is the most conservative. Don't expect him to Shoot the Moon too often, and when he does, be very afraid. Rob is the bully who used to beat you up in elementary school. During his wild frat days, he did lots of drugs, which explains why he's so thin.
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Story=JEN is somewhere in between. An enthusiastic participant, she is there to play, as well as to win. She learned this positive attitude during her years in the N.Y.P.D. Her investigative skills serve her well in her current profession -- Swedish Hearts Master.
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Story=Depending on your own style, any one of your opponents could be the "best."
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Story=Enjoy!
Story=- The HUMANS @ FreeVerse Software.
Story=(If you enjoy the game, please remember to register!)
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MoreCredits=Zak, Rob, & Jen Art...............Mark Hudson
MoreCredits=Manual & Male Voices.........Zak Weisfeld
MoreCredits=Female Voice............................Catherine Park
MoreCredits=Opening Score.........................Adam David
MoreCredits=Additional Art.........................S. Mark Smithfield
MoreCredits=Head of Security....................Jared Lynch Smith
MoreCredits=Head of Jared (Cabin Boy)..Colin Lynch Smith
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MoreCredits=SHAREWARE
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MoreCredits=Hearts Deluxe is a professional product that represents the hard work of a number of people. By distributing Hearts Deluxe as a shareware product, FreeVerse Software is able to sell it for substantially less than software which is sold through common distribution channels. What we save we pass on to you. Your support of this method of distribution will result in better software for less.
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MoreCredits=PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE, DON'T MAKE ILLEGAL COPIES
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MoreCredits=LEGAL STUFF
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MoreCredits=FreeVerse Software reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to Hearts Deluxe at any time and without notice.
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MoreCredits=THE SHORT FORM
MoreCredits=Use at your own risk.
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MoreCredits=THE LONG FORM
MoreCredits=This software is provided as-is. In no event will FreeVerse Software be liable to you for any special damages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or consequential or incidental damages resulting from the use of this software, even if FreeVerse Software or any software representiative have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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MoreCredits=Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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MoreCredits=The Hearts Deluxe software, and all associated files, images and sounds are copyright 1996 by FreeVerse Software Inc.
MoreCredits=All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
RegUsers=THANKS!
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RegUsers=Thanks to the THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of registered users of the Macintosh version of Hearts Deluxe. It's because of you that Hearts Deluxe has grown to include this new Windows version.
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RegUsers=THE FIRST 100 WINDOWS USERS WHO REGISTER HEARTS DELUXE WILL HAVE THEIR NAME ADDED TO THIS SCREEN FOR ALL TIME!!!
RegUsers=(Unless you'd prefer not to be listed :)
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RegUsers=Special Thanks
RegUsers=For help, and good will:
RegUsers=Gareth Anderson, Linda Fraiser, Steven Blickenstaff and Co., Joanna Oltman, Donna Froome, Michelle Kiley, Nubba, Neil & Peggy Young, and yes, Mom and Dad.
