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PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS (tm)
====================================
SHAREWARE VERSION
*****************
Version 1.0a May 1, 1994
Copyright (c) 1993-94, All Rights Reserved
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
(602) 582-4468
Compuserve ID: 72074, 2677
Last Updated: April 29, 1994
REQUIREMENTS:
=============
Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible
VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 3 Meg RAM,
3 Meg free on hard disk.
Recommended:
Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running at 25Mhz+,
windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher,
16+ colors, 4+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free on hard disk, Mouse.
LATEST VERSION:
===============
This copy of Professional Video Poker may not be the latest version
currently available. We are constantly updating, improving, and fixing
bugs in this program. Therefore, if you a using an unregistered version,
check the Windows Fun Forum (card games library) on CompuServe for the
latest unregistered version.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION:
=====================
ATTENTION CompuServe and Ziff-Net users: you may register your copy
of Professional Video Poker directly through CompuServe. To
register on-line, use the go command GO CIS:SWREG and enter
Registration ID #2584. The cost is the same and will be billed
automatically to your Compuserve Account. You should still send
us a completed registration form for our files.
INSTALLATION:
=============
To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply
copy the file "PVPOKE.EXE" to the desired directory ("\PVPOKER"
suggested) on your hard disk and run the program.
This is a self-extracting packed file and running it will unpack all the
needed files and programs. Once self-extraction is complete, this
file can be removed. However, you should always retain a copy of this
file on diskette or tape just in case you need to reload it in the
future.
NOTE: If you obtained a copy of this game from Compuserve or Ziff-Net,
the file VBRUN300.DLL was not included in the packed file PVPOKE.EXE.
This was done to save download time and related costs. The file
VBRUN300.DLL is available in most BBS forums -- check with your forum's
Sysop or search the BBS files by name.
If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace an
existing file in the PVPOKER directory, answer with a "Y". DO NOT USE
OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT.
To start the game, run the file PVPOKER.EXE from Windows File Manager.
The icon file PVPOKER.ICO contains the icon for you to use if you wish
to add Professional Video Poker for Windows (tm) to your Games Program
Group or set one up just for this game. Please see the Windows Users
Manual for instructions on adding Program Items and setting up Program
Groups from the Program Manager.
This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 and REQUIRES the following
files: VBRUN300.DLL (normally included), FXTLS130.DLL (included),
QPRO200.DLL (included), CSGROUP.VBX (included), FXIMG130.VBX (included),
FXLBL130.VBX (included). Be sure these files are all located in the
directory where you loaded and unzipped PVPOKE.EXE.
NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL file
which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You should
periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the latest
one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. If a
later one is released, please download it and place it in the
PVPOKER directory. Professional Video Poker will use it automatically
from then on.
FILES:
======
FXTLS130.DLL - Special Effect Routines (Licensed).
FXIMG130.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
FXLBL130.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
CSGROUP.VBX - Licensed VB Control.
QPRO200.DLL - Special Effect Routines (Licensed).
VBRUN300.DLL - Microsoft's Visual Basic Runtime Library (Licensed).
READ.ME - This file.
PVPOKE.ZIP - Self-extracting packed distribution file.
PVPOKER.EXE - Unpacked Professional Video Poker for Windows Game.
PVPOKER.HLP - Help File for this program.
PVPOKER.ICO - Icon for adding to Window's Program Manager.
PVPOKER.P01 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #1.
PVPOKER.P02 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #2.
PVPOKER.P03 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #3.
PVPOKER.P04 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #4.
PVPOKER.P05 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #5.
PVPOKER.P06 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #6.
PVPOKER.P07 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #7.
PVPOKER.P08 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #8.
PVPOKER.P09 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #9.
PVPOKER.P10 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #10.
PVPOKER.P11 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #11.
PVPOKER.P12 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #12.
PVPOKER.P13 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #13.
PVPOKER.P14 - Payoffs and Cumulative Stats for Game #14.
PVPOKER.DEF - Game default settings file.
PVPOKER.SAV - Saved Game.
BACKUP.DEF - backup copy of file PVPOKER.DEF.
TEST RESULTS AND FEEDBACK
=========================
Please put this program through its paces and report back any positive
or negative feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. We want your input!
Your responses will help us improve this game.
Our Compuserve ID number is: 72074,2677.
Please check CompuServe's Windows Fun Forum, Card Games Library for the
latest unregistered version of this program. Please download the latest
version which will most likely correct any problems you are having or
contain the features you would like to see.
BASIC OPERATION:
===============
Professional Video Poker is a true windows application which can be run and
controlled by you just like any other windows application.
When first loaded, Professional Video Poker will display its opening window
while it initializes itself. Next a the main playing area will be displayed.
When Professional Video Poker starts, it will load a file called "PVPOKER.DEF"
as the default rules and other game settings. If it cannot find this file,
it will use its own pre-programmed default settings. See the next section
for more information regarding saving/restoring games and the default settings.
Next, Professional Video Poker will attempt to load the default payoffs
and cummulative stats for all 14 of the games available for play. These
are found in the files PVPOKER.P01...P14. If any of these files are not
found, the game program will automatically create them up based on its
own pre-programmed settings.
When the main playing window is first displayed, you will notice several
buttons at the bottom of the screen. Some of which will be disabled
(grayed out) and some of which will be enabled. At the start of a
new hand, the DEAL button will be the default button and should be
used to deal the next hand. To deal, move the mouse pointer to the
DEAL button and press the left mouse button.
The other buttons will be enabled/disabled depending on what is
happening during the game. For example, once the initial cards are
dealt for a new hand, the DEAL button will be grayed out and the
DRAW button will be active.
DEAL BUTTON:
===========
The DEAL button will deal the initial 5 cards for a new hand. Note:
you must bet at least 1 credit before this button will work. Once you
play your first hand, pressing the DEAL button before selecting a new
bet will cause the LAST BET to be used automatically. This way,
you do not have to enter the same bet each-and-every time a hand is
played. Only the very first hand's bet is required to be selected
by you.
When the DEAL button is pressed, the game will shuffle the single
deck of 52 cards (53 or 54 when the Joker Wild games are being