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- Fidget version 1.0 January 11, 1992, by Anthony Cote
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- Hi,
- Thanks for trying out the new Fidget game, I think you'll like it.
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- Fidget, (as you'll see in the "About Dialog") is a fast paced word game that challenges
- your spelling ability "To the Limits"! The sound effects are very important to the
- ambiance of the game and adds a level of minor distraction, testing your concentration
- levels as well as your ability to hold back from swearing at your monitor.
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- The Fidget Data file must be in the same folder, or at the same level as the Fidget
- game itself. If the file is missing, check with your BBS sysop or the person you may
- have gotten this game from. If all else fails, contact me on Compuserve and I'll help.
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- Fidget should work on all Macs with System 6.07 or System 7 (needs new sound managers)
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- Tips:
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- The game IS designed to accept plurals on most words, try it, but watch out for words
- that imply possession or have an apostrophe "ex: Paul's", is not allowed, but
- "ITS" or "JOBS" will work well.
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- When playing against the Mac, don't check the "Proper Nouns" menu. The Mac may use
- proper nouns during play, but won't be allowed to keep them.
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- Try to get as many tile sets as possible, early in the game, but don't push it too far
- or you will lose everything and give the Mac a big advantage.
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- If your like me, and not the greatest speller in the world, try the easy level. This is
- very challenging also, but only allows the Mac no more than two tile sets at a time.
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- Make sure you have some vowels at the beginning of your turn or you may discover this
- later on and really get stuck.
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- Remember that the "Check" button not only checks your spelling, but also can give you a
- pause in the game to collect your nerves. This will not affect your time scoring. The
- dialog is designed to cover up the letters in the dice area. If you have a photographic
- memory, this may help.
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- If it's any consolation, I have beaten the Mac only once, on the "Hard" Level, and I wrote
- the darn thing.
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- There is always a possibility of a bug in the game and at times you may think that the Mac
- is "Making up words!". I have even gotten this feeling testing it! Check your dictionary, the
- paper one, if you doubt it and send me a bug note and tell me the word if you find one. The
- spell checking and Mac play is based on a spelling dictionary, so it is unlikely. I saw the Mac
- choose a word "EPEE", this did not seem right, checked the trusty Webster's New World
- dictionary 2nd ed., and "epee - broad two edged sword without a point". I forgot to mention
- Fidget is educational too!!
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- Have Fun!
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- If you like Fidget and would like to see more features added to it, just send $8 or what
- ever you think it's worth and if the response is great enough, I will make it more powerful!
- (please keep shareware alive!)
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- Send any bug info or any comments to: Anthony Cote, Compuserve# 71211,2727
- Please send shareware donations to: Anthony Cote, 137 Brewster St. Springfield Mass. 01119
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- --Tony
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