Bible Heaven/Bible Heaven.iso/games/bj1n17/bnames.doc

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         "BIBLE JUMBLES 1 - NAMES" USERS MANUAL
          Copyright 1994 Jerry King, All Rights Reserved
             by Jerry King
            CIS 70521, 2600

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    BIBLE JUMBLES 1 is released as "Shareware".  It is not free.  If
    you enjoy it, please register it.  The registration fee is $12.00
    + $3.00 shipping (U.S.).  You can use the registration form that
    should be on the disk.  Or just send a check or money order to:
                        Jerry King
                        1200 Jones Drive
                        Salem, Ohio 44460
    Those who register will receive the latest version of the game,
    PLUS two bonus games, BIBLE JUMBLES 2 - PLACES and BIBLE BOOKS
    JUMBLES, a list of the names used in the BIBLE JUMBLES 1 & 2,
    and the warm feeling of knowing you have done the right thing.
    Supporting the author by registering will enable and encourage
    him to spend more of his time producing Christian software. For
    a more complete discussion of the shareware concept, see the
    last part of this document.

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    BIBLE JUMBLES 1 - NAMES is a game where you figure out what Bible
    name is jumbled up.  To start the game, change to the drive and
    directory where the game is.  You must be in the same directory,
    or you will get an error message.  For example, you cannot from
    the C:> prompt type "A:bnames", it will not run.  Switch to drive
    A: and then type "bnames".  The game will work from either your
    hard drive or a floppy disk.  To install on your hard drive, just
    copy the EXE file to the drive and directory of your choice.
    NOTE: This program require an EGA or VGA video adapter and monitor.

    After the opening screen disapears, you have seven choices:
    A The entire Bible, B Old Testament only, C New Testament only,
    D Women of the Bible, H High Scores, I Info on Bible Jumbles or
    ESCAPE to exit.  Make your choice and you are ready to play.

    You will be given a jumbled name to figure out and three chances
    to do so.  You will notice in the lower right side of the screen
    a visual clue telling whether the jumble is from the Old Testament
    or the New.  Just type in your guess.  You can use the backspace
    and insert keys to edit your answer.  Then hit the ENTER key. If
    you are incorrect, another clue will appear on the right side of
    the screen giving the first letter of the name.  You have two more
    chances.  At the end of each turn, your score is totaled and you
    are given the choice of continuing or exiting.  The game lasts
    twelve turns.  (I settled on twelve because it seemed like a good
    Biblical number, the twelve tribes of Israel, and the twelve
    Apostles.)

    Scoring (Revised from earlier versions):  Getting the jumble
    right on the first try is worth points six times the number of
    letters in the jumble.  On the second try, it is worth four times
    the number of letters.  And on the third try, two times.  There
    are also two types of bonus points.  Bonus 1 is for streaks.
    Each time you get consecutive jumbles correct, Bonus 1 is in-
    creased by one point, up to 11 by turn 12.  Bonus 2 is dependent
    on the game option you choose.  For example, there are many more
    possible jumbles by playing the Entire Bible option than there
    are by playing New Testament only.  So the bonus points available
    for each option are weighted.  The Entire Bible has 4 bonus points
    per turn, OT only has 3, NT only has 2, and Women of the Bible
    with the fewest possibilities has 0 bonus points.  Bonus 1 and 2
    are added together and tripled for the first try and doubled for
    the second try.  A 10 letter jumble on turn 1 would be worth 72
    points playing the Entire Bible option if it was answered right
    on the first try. [(6x10) + 3(0+4)]  If you got every jumble
    correct, on turn 12, try 1, a 10 letter jumble would be worth
    105 points. [(6x10) + 3(11+4)]  Keep in mind that if you miss a
    jumble on all three tries, Bonus 1 starts over next turn at zero.

    There are no three letter names in the game (That would be too
    easy.), so you will not find Eve or Job.  Nor did I include names
    that have hyphens, so no Tubal-Cain, Bar-Jesus, or (and this hurt)
    Tiglath-Pileser.  The names are of people, except for the angels
    Gabriel and Michael.  I did not include the pagan gods.  And I
    did not feel it to be reverent to jumble up the names of Jesus or
    Jehovah.  I tried to not include obscure names only mentioned in
    lists of begats or the greetings of Paul's letters.  But I did try
    to be educational.  So I included all of the Kings of Israel and
    Judah, except Asa and Elah.  (Elah has the same letters as Leah.)
    Also included are all the Judges. (I think.)  If two names had the
    same letters like Leah and Elah, I kept the more prominent one. So
    you will find Laban instead of Nabal, and Ishmael instead of Mishael.

    Old Testament characters mentioned in the New Testament are in the
    game treated as Old Testament characters.  Only Melchizedek was a
    problem here since he is mentioned much more in the New Testament
    than in the Old.  The angels Gabriel and Michael appeared in both
    Testaments, and so appear twice in the game.  Names that appear in
    both Testaments with different people appear twice in the game.
    These include Joseph, Levi, Simeon, Saul, and Zechariah.  In the
    game they have different references and the O.T. or N.T. visual
    clue will be different.

    The game was programmed with Borland's Turbo C and GENUS' GX
    Series Developer's Pak.

    If you find any misspellings in my references or names, please
    bring them to my attention, and I will correct them in the game.
    Please enjoy and learn.  -  Jerry King

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    DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

    Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
    before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
    using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
    differ on details -- some request registration while others
    require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
    registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
    using the software to an updated program with printed manual.

    Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
    and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
    exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
    programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
    of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
    and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
    distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
    and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
    specific group. For example, some authors require written
    permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
    Shareware.

    Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
    should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
    whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
    fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
    And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
    has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
    product, you don't pay for it.

    DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT

    Users of BIBLE JUMBLES 1 must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
    "BIBLE JUMBLES 1 is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all
    warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
    the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
    The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
    quential, which may result from the use of BIBLE JUMBLES 1."

    BIBLE JUMBLES 1 is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
    charge to the user for evaluation, though a small fee is permitted
    to cover copying and shipping charges.  Feel free to share it with
    your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
    another system.  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.  If you find this program
    useful and find that you are using BIBLE JUMBLES 1 and continue
    to use it after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
    istration payment of $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping to Jerry King.
    The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one
    computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just like
    a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any
    number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
    location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
    being used at one location while it's being used at another.
    Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
    same time.
    PLEASE NOTE:  Copying and distribution fees paid to a shareware
    distributor are NOT part of the registration fee.  The author
    receives no part of the copying and distribution fees paid to
    distributors.  Those fees are to cover the distributor's cost.
    (And allow them a small profit.)

    You are encouraged to pass a copy of BIBLE JUMBLES 1 along to your
    friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their
    copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users
    will receive a copy of the latest version of BIBLE JUMBLES 1, PLUS
    the bonus games BIBLE JUMBLES 2 - PLACES and BIBLE BOOKS JUMBLES,
    and a list of the names used in BIBLE JUMBLES 1 & 2.

    You will also receive free support by mail if you have a problem
    running the software.  The free support will last for a year
    after you register the program.

    You may also feel free to upload BIBLE JUMBLES 1 to Christian BBS's.
    (Or other BBS's for that matter.)       Thank you!

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      The Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP):
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      In the early days of shareware there were no real standards.
      Independent authors had no efficient way to learn from each other
      or to work together to improve the overall image of shareware.
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      fairly and professionally.  There was no way for users to find an
      address for an author who had moved.  In short, the shareware
      community was disorganized and each author did things the way he
      or she thought was best.  It was clear that if shareware was ever
      to become a viable and respected marketing alternative, there had
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      best serve the users.

      In 1987 a handful of shareware authors founded the Association of
      Shareware Professionals (ASP).  In forming this industry
      association, these shareware authors had several primary goals in
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          o  To inform users about shareware programs and about
         shareware as a method of distributing and marketing
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          o  To foster a high degree of professionalism among shareware
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          o  To encourage broader distribution of shareware through
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          o  To assist members in marketing their software.

          o  To provide a forum through which ASP members may
         communicate, share ideas, and learn from each other.

      The newly formed Association of Shareware Professionals worked
      together to draft a code of ethics for all present and future
      members.  This code of ethics included several requirements that
      soon became very popular among users (customers), including:

          o  A member's program (evaluation version) could not be
         limited (crippled) in any way.  In the true spirit of
         Try-Before-You-Buy, users must be able to evaluate all the
         features in a program before paying the registration fee.

          o  Members must respond to every registration.  At the very
         least they must send a receipt for the payment.

          o  Members must provide technical support for their products
         for at least 90 days from the date of registration.

      A new system was put in place to help ensure that users were
      treated fairly and professionally.  If a user was unable to
      resolve a problem with a member author then the user could
      contact the ASP Ombudsman with their complaint.  The Ombudsman
      would then try to help resolve the dispute.  For more complete
      details regarding the Ombudsman, please refer to the "ASP
      Ombudsman Statement" below (page 8).

      As of March, 1991, the ASP had over 300 author members and almost
      200 vendor members, with new members joining every week.

      Contacting ASP Members Via CompuServe:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      There is an easy and convenient way to speak directly to many ASP
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      ASPFORUM" from any CompuServe ! prompt.

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      Author Address Changes:
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      People move.  Forwarding orders expire.  What can you do?

         "I got a copy of a shareware program written by an ASP Member.
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      If the author has moved then chances are very good that you have
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      the ASP can help you to resolve.  ASP Members are required to
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         ASP Executive Director
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      or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive
      Director 72050,1433.  You may also FAX your request to the ASP
      Executive Director at 616-788-2765.

      ASP Ombudsman Statement:
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      This program is produced by 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 members' products.

      Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at:

         ASP Ombudsman
         545 Grover Road
         Muskegon, MI  49442-9427
         U.S.A.

      or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Ombudsman
      70007,3536.

      ***************** IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION ****************

          *** PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY ***
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      TRIAL USE (SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION) WARRANTY:
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      The Shareware evaluation (trial use) version is provided AS IS.
      The author (Jerry King) MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED
      OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF
      MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


      REGISTERED VERSION ONLY WARRANTY:
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      The author warrants the physical diskette(s) and physical
      documentation provided with registered versions to be free of
      defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety days
      from the date of registration.  If the author receives
      notification within the warranty period of defects in materials
      or workmanship, and such notification is determined by the
      author to be correct, the author will replace the defective
      diskette(s) or documentation.

      The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of this
      Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective
      diskette(s) or documentation and shall not include or extend to
      any claim for or right to recover any other damages, including
      but not limited to, loss of profit, data, or use of the software,
      or special, incidental, or consequential damages or other similar
      claims, even if the author has been specifically advised
      of the possibility of such damages.  In no event will the
      author's liability for any damages to you or any other person
      ever exceed the lower of suggested list price or actual price
      paid for the license to use the software, regardless of any form
      of the claim.

      The author SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
      EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
      WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
      PURPOSE.

      ***************** IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION ****************