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THREE POINT BASKETBALL
An MVP Software Production
By Dan Hilton
copyright 1993 Dan Hilton
THREE POINT BASKETBALL is an exciting simulation of the popular three point
shooting contest seen each year during basketball season. To beat the
all-stars, you'll need concentration, stamina, and coordination. Good Luck.
1. START-UP
To start playing THREE POINT BASKETBALL, go to the directory in which the
game files are located. At the prompt type BBALL and hit <RETURN>. The
title screens will be displayed. Click the mouse button to continue.
2. MAIN MENU
After you have continued through the title screens, the main menu will
appear. The main menu has four options, which are shown below along with a
brief description of their functions.
TOURNAMENT - begins the three point shooting tournament.
PRACTICE - begins a tutorial on how to shoot the ball, as well as
giving you the chance to test your skills in a practice
round.
SETUP - allows you set the time limit for each round, and
specify the sound options.
HALL OF FAME - displays the all time greats.
EXIT - exit the game.
3. SETUP
The SETUP option allows you to change game settings. The ROUND TIME is
the amount of time you will be given each round for shooting the ball. The
ROUND TIME should be set so that it gives you just enough time to shoot all of
the basketballs. Experiment until you find the time that is right for your
computer (default is 1:30). The sound option allows you to turn the sound
on/off. With the sound off there will be no sound at all. The comments
option allows you to turn on/off the digitized comments. Turning off the
comments does not affect the music, or sound effects. When the game is
setup the way you like it, click in the CONTINUE? <OK> box. You will be
returned to the MAIN MENU. NOTE: You may return to the setup screen any
time during the game by pressing the right mouse button. From the setup
screen you may change the time/sound options and continue the game by
pressing the CONTINUE? <OK> button, or quit to the MAIN MENU by selecting
the QUIT? <OK> button.
4. PRACTICE
It can take some practice to be competitive in a three point shooting
tournament. Taking the practice option allows you to get some instruction
on how to shoot the ball, as well as a chance to shoot in a practice round.
The Shooting Coach will explain the method used to direct the ball towards
the basket. Click through his instructions until you are given the chance
to practice. To shoot accurately, you must have good distance and good
right/left accuracy. If your distance is perfect, your right/left
accuracy can suffer a little and the ball might still go in (and vice versa).
THREE POINT BASKETBALL allows you to shoot the ball using the left mouse
button. You will see a shooting box with a red circle in it. Imagine this
as a top view of the basketball rim. To score you will need to direct the
ball into the center of this red circle. Begin your shot by pressing the
left mouse button. You will see a yellow bar moving up the left side of the
shooting box. To stop this bar, and lock in the distance, release the
button. The instant you have locked in the distance, a yellow bar will begin
moving along the bottom of the shooting box from left to right. To stop this
bar, and lock in the right/left accuracy of the shot, press the left mouse
button again. Once the distance and the accuracy have been locked in you will
see a basketball, showing the final destination of your ball. If it is in the
center of the red circle, the ball will go in. The further the ball is away
from the center of the target circle, the less perfect the shot. Always try
to get the ball into the center of the rim.
You will get five chances to get the hang of shooting the ball before you are
sent to the arena to try a practice round. Use the mouse cursor to select
the skill level you want to practice. Click the left mouse button when the
cursor is pointing at the desired skill level. A higher skill level causes
the target circle to be smaller. Now specify whether or not you want a
moving target. A moving target means that the target circle will not be
located in the same place in the shooting box every time. NOTE: The moving
target option can make things very difficult, but it can make shooting more
challenging for experienced players.
A round consists of 25 basketballs, separated into five racks. The racks
are located around the perimeter of the basketball court, just outside the
three point line.
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You will shoot five balls from each position, beginning at position 1 and
finishing at position 5. Each ball is worth one point, with the exception
that the last ball at each position is a "moneyball" which means it is worth
two points. This makes the total possible score 30 points.
When the round begins, the clock will start ticking. The shooting box will
now appear in the bottom left corner. Try to remember what the coach said
and aim for the dead center of the red target circle. Watch to see the ball
fly toward the rim. You might get a lucky bounce! Don't worry about the
time at first, just try to get the ball in the basket. After you start
making some shots you can try to speed things up. It can take a while to get
the hang of shooting the ball quickly and accurately, but with a little
practice, you'll be ready for the TOURNAMENT.
5. TOURNAMENT
Well, this is it. Your chance at fame and immortality. I know it can make
you nervous to know that you'll have to go up against the likes of JORDY
MICHAELS, MYSTIC JOHNSON, and LARRY FOWL. Just try to get a hold of
yourself.
After you have taken the TOURNAMENT option from the main menu, you will be
asked to specify the number of players. Use the mouse cursor to point to the
desired number and press the left button. You will now be asked to enter
your first name. When you are finished, press enter. You will be asked
for your last name. Press enter when you are done. Select the skill level
you want to play on using the mouse cursor, and whether you want a moving
target. If there is more than one player you will be asked for player
two's name etc. NOTE: Each player can specify his own skill level, so that
beginning players can compete with experienced players.
Once all the player information has been entered, we go to the TV studio
where Skip Smiley and Rick Vitality are waiting to start their broadcast.
Click the mouse button after you have read/heard each of their comments.
They will look at the bracket so that you can see who you will have to face
in the f