ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º º ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ º ɼ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ º º Û ÜÜÜ Û Û ÜÜÜ Û Û ÜÜÜÜÛ Û ÜÜÜÜÛ Û ÜÜÜ Û º ɼ Û ÜÜÜÜÛ Û ÜÜÜ Û ÛÜÜÜÜ Û Û ÛÜÜÜÜ Û ÛÜÛ Û º º ÛÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ º º º º ÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ º Éͼ Û ÜÜ ÛÜ Û ÜÜ ÛÜ Û ÜÜÜÜÛ º º Û ÜÜÜ Û Û ÜÜÜ Û ÛÜÜÜÜ Û º ɼ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ º º º ÉÍͼ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ ÉÍÍͼ º Û Ü Ü Û Û ÜÜÜ Û Û ÜÜÜÜÛ Û ÜÜÜ Û ÛÜÜÜ ÜÛ ÛÜ ÜÛ Û ßÛÛ Û Û ÜÜÜÜÛ º ɼ Û Û Û Û Û ÜÜÜ Û Û ÛÜÜ Û Û ÜÜÜ Û ÜÛßÜÛÛÜ ÜÛ ÛÜ Û ÛÜß Û Û ÜÜÜÛÜ º ɼ ÛÜÛßÛÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÛ ÛÜÛßÛÜÛ ÛÜÜÜÜÜÛ º ÌÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÊÍÍÍ» º September 1994 Volume 2 Number 9 º ÇÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄĶ º Board of Trade BBS New Port Richey, Florida (813) 862-4772 º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ In This Issue ------------- þ The Complete Catalog of Shareware Games þ How Computers Changed Blackjack þ A Look at Doom - by Alex Thomas þ TBBS 2.3 Announced - by Rob Marlowe þ The latest BBS news and much more + + + + + Editor's Welcome ---------------- Last year's September issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine covered educational Shareware programs, as it seemed to be an appropriate time with school starting up again. This year we say the heck with school and offer the First Annual Gaming Issue! This issue is our largest yet and includes the Complete Catalog of Shareware Games with a look at over 150 of the most popular games. For those who might have associated gaming with casino gambling, which is what I think of when I hear the word gaming, there is an article on How Computers Changed Blackjack. There is also an article on Doom and the latest BBS news. Thanks go out to Rob Marlowe at that the Inner Sanctum BBS for sending us an update on the TBBS BBS software. I would like to encourage other Sysops to send us updates and articles, we will be more than happy to run a free ad for anyone who submits an article. Articles do not have to be lengthy, as even a couple of paragraphs would be great. You do not have to be Sysop to write something. Users can get free access to the Board of Trade BBS, the home of the Pasco BBS Magazine, for submitting articles. This issue is being released virtually on the eve of ONE BBSCON '94, which should be the largest gathering of BBS operators in history. If you have read any of the BBS magazines around, it might seem like that is all that people are talking about. And with good reason, it should be an incredible event. The BBSCON has even affected the release date of the Pasco BBS Magazine. This issue was released earlier in the month than any other previous issue, so it would be published prior to the convention and allow more time for complete coverage in our October issue. Make sure you read next month's issue! Thanks for reading! + + + + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ PASCO BBS MAGAZINE ³ ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ ³ EDITOR: Richard Ziegler ³ ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ ³ HOME BBS: Board of Trade BBS (813) 862-4772 ³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + + + + + How Computers Changed Blackjack ------------------------------- The popular card game of Blackjack has been around for hundreds of years, but it took the invention of the computer to discover that this is one game which can be beaten. The game played in American casinos is actually called twenty- one, based on the French game of Vingt-Et-Un. Blackjack is where the deal passes to another player when they get a Blackjack, or a natural two-card twenty-one. In casinos the house always keeps the deal. If you have been around a casino, or played the dice game craps, you have most likely heard the phase "the dice have no memory." This is true because what happens on the previous rolls has no effect on what numbers come up next. The odds on rolling a seven remain 1 in 6, no matter what has been rolled previously. You will hear gamblers say that a point is due, the odds are in the favor of it, but the fact is that the odds are the same no matter what was rolled before. The same point can made about the lottery, as people chart winning numbers and all that, but the odds are the same every week for any combination of numbers (even if it hit the week before). Craps and the lottery are completely random selection, and as such, what happened before is irrelevant. In twenty-one, however, the cards that have been played do make a difference and this has led many to develop sophisticated card counting systems to track the previously played cards. For example if all the tens are already used up in the deck, the player is at a disadvantage because the profitability of doubling double and the chance of the dealer busting have been greatly reduced. This article will not go into the details of card counting, but it is a fascinating reality which still frightens the casinos today. Some of the early computer pioneers realized that Blackjack was a game based on the mathematical theory of probably and not pure random chance. Edward O. Thorp wrote "Beat the Dealer" in 1962 with the help of computer experts and this was the book which revealed the secrets of Blackjack. The book laid out a "basic strategy" for playing the game based on thousands of computer simulated hands. Players using just this strategy could actually play at a slight advantage, even if they didn't count cards. New concepts like doubling-down on "soft" hands when the dealer had a bad card showing startled the industry, and show dealers today that at least you know the game. The casinos reacted quickly to change some rules, like no more doubling down on eleven or splitting of aces. The problem was even the uninformed players didn't like the changes, so the casinos figured they would make enough off the hack players to cover what the others were winning, and switched back to most of the old rules. Basic Strategy is not a "system," but is based on computer analysis, here are some highlights (soft is when an ace is counted as eleven, hard is when an ace is counted as one or no ace, face cards are considered tens). The priority is spilt, double, soft stand and hard stand. When to Split Pairs When to Soft Double A,A - Always A,7 - Dealer has 3 thru 6 10,10 - Never A,6 - Dealer has 3 thru 6 9,9 - Dealer has 2 thru 6,8,9 A,5 - Dealer has 4 thru 6 8,8 - Always A,4 - Dealer has 4 thru 6 7,7 - Dealer has 2 thru 7 A,3 - Dealer has 5, 6 6,6 - Dealer has 3 thru 6 A,2 - Dealer has 5, 6 5,5 - Never 4,4 - Never 3,3 - Dealer has 4 thru 7 Standing Numbers (Soft) 2,2 - Dealer has 4 thru 7 19 - Dealer has 9,10, A 18 - Dealer has 2 thru 8 When to Hard Double 11 - Always Standing Numbers (Hard) 10 - Dealer has 2 thru 10 9 - Dealer has 2 thru 6 17 - Dealer has 7 thru A 13 - Dealer has 2,3 12 - Dealer has 4 thru 6 Some of the early pioneers really cleaned up before the casinos caught on. It was the computer which lead to the breakthrough. Today there are many excellent computer programs which teach basic strategy and counting, and allow a player to practice without having to suffer the financial loses that come with learning the game at the casino. One very nice Shareware program, Blackjack by Donald L. Granger, not only teaches basic strategy but several popular counting methods as well. + + + + + ÕÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑÑѸ ÆØØØØØØØØØØØ Board of Trade BBS ØØØØØØØØØص ÆØØØØØØØØØ New Port Richey, Florida ØØØØØØØص ÆØØØØØØØ (813) 862-4772 ØØØØØص ÆØØØØØ ØØØص ÆØØØ Home of the Pasco BBS Magazine Øص ÆØ Øµ ³ Home of Shadoware ³ ³ ³ ³ Home of Westcoast 813 BBS Directory ³ ³ ³ ÆØ FidoNet 1:3619/10 ص ÆØØØ ØØص ÆØØØØØ Member ØØØØص ÆØØØØØØØ Pasco Sysops Association ØØØØØØص ÆØØØØØØØØØ Electronic Frontier Foundation ØØØØØØØص ÆØØØØØØØØØØØ American BBS Association ØØØØØØØØØص ÔÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏϾ + + + + + A Look at Doom -------------- Written by Alex Thomas, editor of GamePlay, New Port Richey, FL Heeeeello! Guess what? No, not chicken butt. The editor is writing this column! Hey, come back here! OOOOOOOK... Well, anyway, this article here is about DOOM, the awesome new game by ID! I'll be telling you about the good, the bad, and the ugly (just kidding... I'll also be telling you how the game plays on other systems). To start off: If you read the rest of GamePlay (yes, all of it) you'll notice we seem to be hyping Doom. Well, gee golly gosh, you're absotively, posolutely right! (I messed up the absolutely, positively thing on purpose.) Anyhoo, let me tell you why... (why were hyping Doom, not why I messed up the absolutely thing. I don't know why, anyway.) We're hyping Doom, not because it's better than Blake Stone, not because ID is paying us to, (although they should...) but because: (drum roll, please) It's just an incredibly well-done program (to say the least). Firstly, I'd like to tell you why it's bad (using the term "bad" VERY loosely): I've noticed, even on my 486 which runs at an incredible 90 Mhz (amazing, isn't it?) that I still have to use a boot-up disk, and it runs a little slow in the introduction. Also, you're killing poor, innocent monsters, who are only trying to take over the Earth, unlike Wolfenstein where you kill Nazi sleezebags who knew better and were also trying to take over the Earth. (I find killing Nazis much more entertaining.) Other than these "flaws", the game is GOLDEN! Now, for those of you who have never played Doom (poor, unfortunate souls) I'll tell you the requirements and really good parts! Requirements: Doom requires these as a bare minimum! A 386 or higher (no kidding, unlike some programs that claim you need a 386 but can be easily played on a 286), 4 megabytes of RAM, at least VGA, and a sound card (you can still play if you don't have a sound card, but it'll just be in constant mute). (No fun, because you can't hear the blood-curdling screams of dying monsters, or the grunts and groans in the darkness of the shadows ahead, or the satisfying sound of the machine gun pumping a few rounds of lead into a monster screaming in bitter agony, or... I could go on for days, but this has to be released soon, so I haven't got the time... I think you get the picture, anyway.) And here are the good parts: I've already described the sounds above, so I'll try to describe the graphics. Imagine this: You walk down the hall from which you've just exited from a tunnel, the glittering of green ectoplasm coming from waste barrels your only light. You walk farther, knowing you MUST find an end to this never-ending world of deadly monsters. While imagining the end of this eternal living hell, you suddenly hear, and practically feel breathe on the back of your neck. Quickly turning around, you discover a wandering grunt, sending you your demise in the form of a futuristic shotgun. With your trusty GM chain saw you slice through his meaningless life, not to mention his ugly deformed body. His shotgun untouched, you take it with you, possibly the only thing preserving your life. Farther down the dank tunnel, you sense light. It's getting brighter! Is this the End? No, but you do get out of the dismal buildings to finally breath fresh air not enclosed by the smell of death. Far, far away you can see looming mountains covered with freshly fallen snow. You've traveled so far, only to regain the feeling of this mission never ending. But now, after you've found the awesome missile launcher, blowing away these vile creatures seems to turn into a game. The feeling does not last for long. Not after you re-enter darkness, where there is almost no penetration of light. You guide yourself by the light expelled by squeezing off a round on your missile launcher, knowing all too well that every shot used is sparing another life of a monster who could kill you later. You use your shots sparingly, sometimes wandering through complete darkness. Suddenly, red eyes in which you don't know the body to (and probably wouldn't want to) abound all around you, coming closer. Furiously you lay waste to three creatures, hearing their screams of death with pleasure. It's not enough, though. For every pair of eyes you destroy, two more seem to appear. Again you waste shots, firing in any direction, every direction, hoping to take down as many pairs of red eyes as possible. Several more screams from dying demons later you realize, with panic, that your missile launcher seems to be clicking. You're out of ammo! You drop your launcher and pull out a mini-gun, hoping to take down the rest of the monsters with what's left in the way of ammo supply. Seconds later, which, in the heat of total panic, seem like decades, the final creature goes down. For now... If you've ever felt anything like this, even remotely, you've played Doom. I'd like to finish this section by writing about: ME! I'm 12, 5 foot, 7 inches, and weigh, well... a lot (but I'm not a blimp, and I don't watch Home Shopping Club). Someday I hope to become a writer, or computer graphics artist. I hope you liked the above article. I have a strange tendency to use parenthesis, (I don't know why). That was a joke. Get it? I used parenthesis to say "I don't know why." Get it? Laugh. I think I use parenthesis so I can give you my personal thoughts or things that don't quite fit in with the regular text. If I've insulted anybody by any of my writings, I don't mean to. I'm opposite than a lot of people because I can express myself much easier by writing than talking. I always say the wrong stuff when I talk, so I don't do a lot of talking, except to close friends (like the president, of GamePlay, not of the United States. I hate Clinton, anyway.) Now, see, I MEANT to insult the U.S. president in that one. I promised you I'd tell you about Doom coming out on other systems. I bet you didn't even know it WAS coming out on other systems. Well, it is. But only one. Doom will be coming out on the new Jaguar system by Atari. The Jaguar system is capable of 64 bits! Sixty-four bits. Wo. The highest bits game I've ever played is Zone 66, and is only 32 bits. Wo. Anyway, despite the awesome graphics, Doom for the PC is only 8 bits in graphics! Amazing! When Doom comes out for Jaguar, it is said to have 16 bits, which is practically a maximum for a game its size. And because of its enormous size, SNES, and Sega Genesis aren't even going to waste time trying to make a version of Doom. So, if you're reading this on someone else's computer, and you don't have a Jaguar or aren't planning on getting one, you won't get the awesome experience of playing: Doom. OK, now my very first public writing is at an end. (Hey! Stop cheering! It wasn't THAT bad! Geez.) And so I end this article o' mine by saying: CYA! Editor's Note: The above article is from a pre-release version of Best Shareware Games 8.0. This new version is scheduled to be released under the name GamePlay and will also have a menu system and graphics. Look for more from Paul Pollack and Alex Thomas in future issues of the Pasco BBS Magazine. Paul has also assembled over 50 of the best Shareware programs on 16 jam packed disks, which is available for only $30 (the price includes all shipping and handling). For further information on this Shareware collection contact Gator's Place BBS (813) 376-0087. 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The convention will take place at the Atlanta Market INFOMART and Marriot Marquis Hotel August 17-21, 1994. Dennis Hayes, founder of Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc., will be the Keynote Speaker. It was also announced that seventeen pioneers of the communications industry will be honored at the John C. Dvorak Awards for Excellence in PC Telecommunications. This year's event is even bigger than last year's, as there were 144 speakers at 130 educational seminars last year and this year 227 speakers will participate in 171 sessions. On-site registration, at a cost of $325 a person, opens on Wednesday evening, August 17. For more information contact ONE Inc. at (303) 693-5253 (voice) or (303) 693-5432 (BBS). + + + + + TBBS 2.3 Announced ------------------ By Rob Marlowe, Sysop Inner Sanctum BBS, New Port Richey, FL eSoft, makers of the popular TBBS bulletin board software, have announced the impending release of TBBS version 2.3. This maintenance release will provide better handling of file transfers, provide hooks for a future message system upgrade to get around the 65000 message limitation of the current software, provide more memory headroom for option modules (such as the QWK mail module that is currently limited to the old version of ZIP compression), and an increase in speed, allowing the release of a new 96 line version. The new minimum TBBS system will go from two lines to four lines. With some option modules using "ghost" lines, the old two line version simply became too small for any but the smallest BBS. Arriving at the same time as TBBS 2.3 will be eSoft's IPAD or Internet Protocol Adapter. The IPAD, to be shown off at ONE BBSCON in Atlanta, will allow TBBS systems to install "full" Internet connections, including both inbound and outbound sessions over the connection with speeds up to that provided by a T1 high speed line. Rob Marlowe, Sysop of the Inner Sanctum - the only area TBBS system, was understandably thrilled to hear about the new release of TBBS. "The new minimum line count doesn't do much for our 10 line system, but the other changes will certainly help us, especially the speedup now that V.34 modems are right around the corner." Marlowe declined to speculate on when the Inner Sanctum might sport an IPAD. To see a TBBS system in action, give the Inner Sanctum BBS a call at (813) 848-6055. Editor's Note: Thanks to Rob Marlowe for the update. Sysops are encouraged to send along articles about their particular BBS Software, and will get a free ad for their efforts. + + + + + ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- Software Creations BBS -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- º º - Dedicated to the Development and Distribution of GREAT Software - º º -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-Ä "Home of the Authors" -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- º º -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- º º * Software Creations Voted #1 BBS for 1993 * º º -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- º º 1200/2400 V.42/MNP Lines : (508) 365-2359 º º 2400-14.4k HST US Robotics Lines : (508) 368-7036 º º 2400-16.8k V.32/V.42bis US Robotics lines : (508) 368-7139 º º 14.4-28.8k V.32/V.42bis/V.fc Hayes Optima lines: (508) 365-9352 º º 14.4-28.8k V.32/V.42bis/V.32terbo/V.fc US Robotics lines: (508) 368-3424 º º -ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ-- º º * Software Creations BBS continues to bring you the Best of the Best * º º Member of the Worcester County Sysops Association º º Member of the National Computer Ethics and Responsibilities Campaign º º Clinton, Massachusetts Sysop: Dan Linton º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ + + + + + Telix Update ------------ Telix, one of the more popular communications software packages, is about to release a totally new Windows based version of their software on August 16th, 1994. The Exec-PC BBS has been chosen as the first distribution point for this new software and all Telix files are free downloads on the system. The Exec-PC BBS, located in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, can be reached at (414) 789-4500 or (414)-789-4360. + + + + + PSA Update ---------- The Pasco Sysops Association had its best turnout in several months at the August general meeting, as at least twenty people showed up for the August 2 meeting. All the discussion about moving the meetings to the local Hooters restaurant appeared to renew interest in the organization. While general discussion dominated, and no major business was discussed, it was refreshing to have a good turnout. The future of the PSA may still be an unknown factor, but the reality that the organization has been around for six months is a major hurdle which has been cleared. The Pasco BBS Magazine will continue to keep you updated on the Pasco Sysops Association. + + + + + QFront 1.10 Released -------------------- In the July issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine, Rob Kittridge talked about the upcoming release of version 1.10 of his popular QFront program. The latest version of this revolutionary program for handling FidoNet mail on PCBoard based systems was released on August 8. Here are just some of the new features in this most recent version: - QFConfig (the configuration program) has been rewritten to be more user friendly. A help line displayed at the bottom of the screen for each option and there is context-sensitive help available by pressing F1. You can now shell out of QFConfig by pressing ALT-S. - QScan has been rewritten to run using less memory. The Areafix manager has been rewritten and now Areafix forwarding is included. Areafix requests have tighter security. There is support for file attachments in the NetMail Conference and enhanced duplicate message checking. - QNList has added a new "personal nodelist" editor and you can run your whole system using just a personal nodelist. NODEDIFF updates are now built-in. - QFront itself has had many modifications to the call-waiting screen. Queue routines can repeated. There is additional node activity information available, including mail statistics, number of callers and a history of node addresses which have connected in a specified number of days. The event manager has been rewritten to support up to 100 events per node. QFront is now more compatible with OS/2 and DESQview multitasking environments. There is stronger support for magic file names, UserNet messages and NetMail forwarding. You can now shell out of QFront from anywhere by pressing ALT-S. - QFUtil is a new program that allows you to add queue entries to the queue directly from the DOS command line. These are just some of the highlights of this new release. For more information call the support board for QFront. The 7th Heaven BBS can be reached at (616) 844-0713. 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Use Alpha Man to push lettered blocks into the proper places on the game board to solve each of twenty-five puzzles. Ancients I: Deathwatch ----------------------- Written by: Farr-Ware Distributed by: Epic MegaGames In this fantasy role-playing-game you lead your party of four explorers through the city of Locklaven. As you explore the dungeons, you'll match wits with dangerous monsters and interact with some strange people. Animal Quest ------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Experience nature through very different eyes, as you step into the world of nature as a forest animal. Select which animal you want to portray, then discover your prey and avoid your predators in a realistic simulation of the food chain. Another Lifeless Planet and Me with No Beer ------------------------------------------- Written by: Dennis Drew One of the more humorous of the classic text based adventure games. The game is designed to be logical, as you explore another lifeless planet. Aqua Man -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Aqua Man is to push and position pipe links, so they connect two storage pumps on the game board. Use rocks and whirlpools to help you solve this mind-bending game of logic. Arctic Adventure ---------------- Written by: George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software This is the second exciting adventure of Nevada Smith. You will start with a vast arctic "world" map and must find your way around the hazardous ice caves. Arctic Adventure is divided into four volumes. Arcy 2 ------ Written by: CAPS Softwaredesign ULM Distributed by: MVP Software Try to figure out ten puzzling levels in this game of logic. Very nice graphics and sound effects combine to make this challenging game quite enjoyable. Argo Checkers ------------- Written by: Jason Blochowiak and Abraham Edlin Distributed by: Software Creations Great graphics and sound effects make this an excellent variation on the classic board game of checkers. You can play against the computer or another player. Balloon Challenge ----------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to launch your twenty-five balloons into a sky maze filled with planes, rain clouds, hurricanes and many other obstacles. You have to use logic and blocking strategies in order to beat the computer. Basstour -------- Written by: Dick Olsen Basstour is a fishing tournament game in which you have complete control of a fully rigged bass boat. Your bass boat has all the latest accessories, including a trolling motor, LCD chart recorder and a fully stocked tackle box. Select your lake and skill level, then complete against the biggest names in fishing. Battle Ground ------------- Written by: Keith Laverty and Amar Gopal Distributed by: MVP Software It is the United States against Germany in this World War II ground combat game. While this game does not have the advanced graphics of some games, it is still a good test of the player's tactical skills. Billy the Kid Returns --------------------- Written by: Bill Dedes and Larry Roberts Distributed by: Alive Software You play fifteen year old William Bonney, better know as Billy the Kid, in this wild west arcade game featuring a variety of different levels to conquer. Escape from Silver City Prison, survive the New Mexico desert and battle horse thieves, rattle snakes, buffaloes, rats, bombs, sand storms, desperadoes and other surprizes. Bio Menace ---------- Written by: Jim Norwood Distributed by: Apogee Software You are Snake Logan, a top CIA operative and weapons expert, who must save Metro City from the mutant army of Elmo Whitecliff, also know as Dr. Mangle. The first episode is "Dr. Mangle's Lab," followed by "The Hidden Lab" and "Master Cain." Blackjack --------- Written by: Donald L. Granger Wonderful version of the popular casino card game of twenty-one. The program teaches basic strategy, card counting and allows the player too select which casino they wish to play at. Blackjack tracks the play and offers a detailed report of how the player did. Blake Stone ----------- Written by: JAM Productions Distributed by: Apogee Software Blake Stone rockets to a future where a sinister madman, using genetics to create an army of bizarre creatures, is waging war on Earth. In the first episode of this 3D adventure, "Aliens of Gold," you try to stop the evil Dr. Pyrus Goldfire's maniacal plan. It is up to you to penetrate his security and stop him at all costs. Blind Wars ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Blind Wars is a strategy war game where the object is to conquer all the cities on the game board. The game plays somewhat like the classic board game of Risk, but adds elements such as production centers, volcanic eruptions and floods. Block Man --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Block Man is a commoner in Bentangle who is in love with the King's daughter. To select a worthy husband for his Princess, the King has ordered his mason to construct ten rooms in such a way that great ingenuity would be required to complete them. Can you help Block Man find his true love? Blox ---- Written by: Graham Cluley Blox is a faithful version of the classic Russian falling blocks game Tetris. Bloxit ------ Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to place ten oddly shaped tiles onto the puzzle board, so that they all fit without overlapping. A pure strategy game. Bolo Adventures --------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The Bolo Adventure series are some of the most mind boggling strategy games around. You have to solve puzzling levels filled with lasers, monsters, electric grills, water and other obstacles. There are three different Shareware versions of Bolo Adventures. Boloball -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software A game of logic where the object is to get your marbles to the bottom of a maze filled with walls, black holes and many other obstacles. Boloball is not a contest on how fast your reflexes are, but a test of your resourcefulness. Bolo Box -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Bolo Box is to flip tiles on a 10x10 grid back to the same color in as few moves as possible. A game of logic which can be quite addicting. Brix ---- Written by: Michael Riedel Distributed by: Epic MegaGames An arcade and puzzle game where the object is to eliminate the bricks from the screen by uniting bricks of the same color. There are lasers, elevators, boiling acid, anti-gravity, teleporters and other brain teasers to make your task more difficult. Capture the Flag ---------------- Written by: Richard Carr Distributed by: Carr Software Dash through woodlands, jump over gushing streams, climb rail fences and race through farm fields as you search for the opposing team's flag in a desperate race to capture their flag before they capture yours. Capture the Flag is loosely based on the classic board game of Stratego. Castle of the Winds ------------------- Written by: Rick Saada Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Castle of the Winds is a fantasy role-playing-game for Windows. The game is based on Norse mythology and features hundreds of unique monsters to hamper your quest. The first episode is "A Question of Vengeance" and the second episode is "Lifthransir's Bane." Catacomb Abyss -------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Gamer's Edge A captivating tale of wizards and fantasy trips into other dimensions. You are the mighty wizard who must take on your arch-rival Nemesis armed with powerful magic weapons. The first episode in this 3D trilogy from the makers of Wolfenstein 3D is "Catacomb Abyss." Episode two is "Catacomb Armageddon" and episode three is "Catacomb Apocalypse." CD-Man ------ Written by: Attila Biro and Anders Moree Distributed by: Creative Dimensions A colorful version of the classic game of pac-man with many new features. The first level is "The Enchanted Forest," and in the second level, "The South Pacific," the traditional ghosts are replaced by sharks. The third level takes place in "Deep Space." Chexo ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Chexo is similar to the game of checkers, but is actually a combination of many board games in one. Try to jump and capture your opponent's chips, so that he is left with only one on the game board. Many added twists to a classic game. Chinese Checkers ---------------- Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Chinese Checkers features stunning graphics and brings you all the challenge of the traditional board game. You can play against other human players or the computer. Clone Invaders -------------- Written by: Gary Quiring Clone Invaders is a faithful rendition of the classic game of space invaders. The mystery invader is worth up to 300 and the technique of always getting a 300 point mystery invader applies just like the arcade version. Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons ------------------------------------------ Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Invasion of the Vorticons is the first in the now classic Commander Keen series. This game spent most of 1991 at the top of everyone's list and was awarded "Editor's Choice" by Shareware Magazine. Keen's first adventure, "Marooned on Mars'" takes you to where a Vorticon invasion force is planning their conquest of Earth. The other parts of the trilogy are "The Earth Explodes" and "Keen Must Die." Commander Keen: Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter ------------------------------------------ Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter takes place between the first Keen adventure, Invasion of the Vorticons, and Goodbye Galaxy. This special edition of the Commander Keen series is a single game that is larger than the entire first trilogy combined. It all begins when Billy Blaze's baby sitter is stolen by a mean bunch of hungry aliens. Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy ------------------------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software If you enjoyed the other Commander Keen games, you will love Goodbye Galaxy. It continues the hilarious outer space exploits of kid genius, Billy Blaze. This time Keen must save the Galaxy from invading aliens. In episode one, "Secret of the Oracle," Keen heads off to rescue the Keepers of the Oracle. In episode two, "The Armageddon Machine, Keen faces his greatest challenge to date. Keen has amazing new abilities, such as hanging onto ledges and pulling himself up. Commander Keen: Keen Dreams ---------------------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Gamer's Edge Help Commander Keen overcome killer vegetables and fruits in this "lost" episode in the Commander Keen series. You must defeat the evil ruler of the vegetarian Land of Tuberia, King Boobus Tuber. Armed with your Flower Powers and Boobus Bombs, battle Tater Troopers, Sour Grapes, Baccolashes, Asparagustos and a host of other organic foes. The clever animation makes this the most humorous adventure of the Keen series. Corncob 3D ---------- Written by: Kevin Stokes Distributed by: MVP Software Corncob 3D takes place in 1949, but in a different time than history might suggest. In this game World War II never took place, but aliens invaded the planet in 1938. The world governments have united to save humanity. Your mission is to take your Corsair to the skies and repel the invaders in this air combat game. Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure ------------------------ Written by: Todd Replogle and Stephen Hornback Distributed by: Apogee Software From the creator of Duke Nukem comes Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. Cosmo is a lovable alien with hands that work like suction cups. He can cling to walls, ledges, and all sorts of things. Cosmo and his family are on their way to Earth to visit Disney World, but a meteor strike forces them to crash land on the planet Zonk. Cosmo's parents are captured by the planet's inhabitants and Cosmo sets out to rescue them. Crazy Shuffle ------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Challenging and educational game to test a player's concentration and memory skills. The object is to remember the sequence in which colorful graphic images are displayed, and to repeat that sequence to win the game. Crusher ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software A challenging game of strategy as you move through twenty-five rooms looking for the Secret Agent Mr. X and the beautiful Eve. Crusher Castle -------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Crusher Castle is an adventure, strategy and arcade game all in one. Try to escape a haunted castle filled with ghosts, bombs, candles, maps and other items. Very few have ever escaped the castle. Crystal Caves ------------- Written by: Frank Maddin and George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software The game begins with Mylo rocketing off on a simple treasure hunt, but what happens is far more dangerous than he bargained for. Mylo enters an underground world full of strange alien creatures protecting priceless crystals from greedy explorers. Variety is evident, as on some levels Mylo even walks upside down. The three unique episodes to the Crystal Caves saga are, "The Trouble with Twibbles," "Slugging it Out," and "Mylo Versus the Supernova." Cipher ------ Written by: Nels Anderson Cipher is a "crypto-quotes" type of game similar to those found in the daily newspapers. Each letter in a quotation is replaced with another letter, and the object is to figure out the original quote. Dark Ages --------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software You are the Prince of the Great Kingdom, who as a child watched your father die at the hands of Garth, a power mad warlord. Garth sent you away to be raised as a peasant, but the peasant he choose to raise you was once the kingdom's greatest hero. In volume one, "Prince of Destiny," you return as a champion of justice. Volumes two and three of the trilogy are "The Undead Kingdom" and "Dungeons of Doom." Dare to Dream ------------- Written by: Cliff Bleszinski Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Dare to Dream is a graphical adventure game for Windows. You take on the role of Tyler Norris, a ten year-old boy, who must solve bizarre puzzles, travel to strange lands and meet even stranger creatures in attempt to escape his dreams. The result is a confrontation with the evil that lurks in all of us. DeQuoter -------- Written by: Sam Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware This Windows game is similar to the "cryto-quote" puzzles which run in the daily newspapers, or maybe a little like Wheel of Fortune. You try to decipher a famous quote by replacing one letter with another until you can solve the puzzle. There are about two hundred famous quotes in the Shareware version, everything from Shakespeare to Satchel Paige. Desert Storm Command -------------------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software Desert Storm Command puts you right in the middle of the Persian Gulf war. The Shareware version has Combat and Scud missions to contend with, and the registered version adds Tomahawk and Tank missions. Can you keep the world safe from a madman? Dinosaur Predators ------------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Step back in time and experience nature through a dinosaur's eyes. Select a dinosaur to become and collect as many energy tokens as possible, while avoiding your predators and capturing your prey. There is also a prehistoric quiz. Dominate -------- Written by: San Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware From the mists of time comes Dominate, a strategy game for Windows based on a game played by warriors in ancient China. Test your skills against the computer and see if you have the power to dominate. Doom ---- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Id Software From the makers of Wolfenstein 3D comes the next generation in fast-moving virtual reality games. You play a space marine, armed with a variety of weapons and technological artifacts, who must outfight legions of grisly fiends and solve lethal puzzles in a brutal 3D world. Dotso ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Play against the computer in this classic game of connect the dots. There are many new features and added twists in this variation. Duke Nukem ---------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software Your mission is to stop Dr. Proton, a madman bent on ruling the world with his army of techbots. As the irrepressible hero Duke Nukem, you'll chase Dr. Proton deep into the Earth, then to his lunar space station, and eventually into the Earth's nuclear ravished future. The first part of the Duke Nukem trilogy is called "Shrapnel City." Duke Nukem won an "Editor's Choice" award from Shareware Magazine. Duke Nukem II ------------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software In this sequel, Duke Nukem, while being interviewed on TV about his best selling book "Why I'm So Great," is suddenly abducted by aliens. Duke's alien captor explains that Duke's brain will be drained of all his knowledge, which will be used to devise the ultimate attack against Earth. Duke has two choices: He can be turned into a mindless zombie by the EncephaloSucker, or 'kick-butt' like there is no tomorrow. EGATrek ------- Written by: Nels Anderson A space combat game based on the earliest computer games. You are in command of the Lexington, as the Mongol Empire has declared war on the Union. The Vandal Empire has joined the hostilities in some area, but should be avoided if possible. Electro Man ----------- Written by: Xland Games Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Your starbase has been infiltrated by alien attackers. As Electro Man, you must journey through dozens of screens filled with exciting puzzles and run- jump-and-shoot action. Epic Baseball ------------- Written by: MicroLeague Interactive Software Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Epic Baseball brings true baseball to life on your PC. Select and manage teams, choose from different stadiums, decide if you want the designated hitter rule in effect, and decide if you want to play an exhibition or league game. The dazzling animation gives a realistic simulation of America's pastime. Epic Pinball ------------ Written by: James Schmalz Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Epic Pinball brings true arcade quality pinball to your PC. The Shareware version is Super Android with many other pinball tables available. Facetrex -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Use your animated man to push faces located on a 12x8 grid onto their negative image located elsewhere on the board. Facetrex is a challenging game of pure strategy and logic. F. Godmom --------- Written by: John Blackwell Distributed by: Soggybread Software You play a fairy godmother on a mission to free fifty of your fellow fairy godmothers. Armed with a magic wand of transformation, you must solve the levels while avoiding killer craps and dangerous dimensional implosions. God of Thunder -------------- Written by: CSE Games Distributed by: Software Creations You are Thor, the God of Thunder, in this battle of 927 AD. Fight your way past dozens of puzzles and hundreds of enemies to reach the final showdown with the evil boss who is terrorizing innocent villagers. Goldhunt -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Goldhunt is to gather all the pots of gold on each of the ten levels, however, few people will be able to reach the final level. Each level contains monsters to contend with, so watch out for the Red Devils and the Stationary Purple Floor Sensors. Hide behind blocks, or move them to block the villains, as you prospect for gold. The Greens ---------- Written by: San Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware The Greens is a miniature golf game in 256 color graphics for Windows. There are challenging holes with common obstacles, such as water, and not so common obstacles, such as lava traps. This is not an easy game to beat, especially when you have to maneuver through the teleportation holes. Halloween Harry --------------- Written by: SubZero Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Earth is on the verge of a takeover by aliens intent on turning humans into mindless slave zombies. Halloween Harry is called to Space Station Liberty to prepare to penetrate the alien ship. Harry has a vast array of weapons at his disposal including, a flame thrower, photon cannon, guided missiles, grenades, micro nukes and the powerful Omega Bomb. Heartlight ---------- Written by: Xland Games Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Guide the little elf Percival through twenty levels in the Shareware version of Heartlight. This is a mind game featuring ingenious puzzles that are jam- packed with animation. Hero's Heart ------------ Written by: Everett Kaser Hero's Heart is a puzzle game requiring careful, logical thinking. Each time you move the Hero, all of the other objects on the play-field get a chance to move, some will, some will not. Your goal is to pick up all the hearts and reach the exit. Heroes: The Tantalizing Trio ----------------------------- Written by: Jeffrey Fullerton Distributed by: Safari Software Defeat Wild Hare and his band of villains by guiding three heroes with unique special powers. An action/adventure game with ten challenging levels. Hexxagon -------- Written by: Argo Games Distributed by: Software Creations An animated game of strategy where your task is to take over as much of the world as possible. This game requires the use of logic to defeat the evil Craniac. Hocus Pocus ----------- Written by: Michael Voss Distributed by: Apogee Software Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. Survive, and Hocus becomes a full-fledged card carrying wizard. The other option is not so favorable. Hoosier City ------------ Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software Explore dangerous underground caverns, such as the spooky Crypt of the Undead, as you try to save Hoosier City from the evil mutants. Hugo's House of Horrors ----------------------- Written by: David P. Gray Distributed by: Gray Design Associates An animated adventure which uses a combination of colorful animated graphics and text. Help Hugo rescue his sweetheart who is imprisoned somewhere inside a haunted house. There are two more Shareware episodes in the series, "Hugo II: Whodunit?" and "Hugo III: Jungle of Doom." Humbug ------ Written by: Graham Cluley A huge text based adventure game with a Christmas theme. You are sent to Grandad's for the holidays in this game with an excellent sense of humor. Isle Wars --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to conquer countries and continents in your attempt to rule the world of Isle Wars. The game is based on the classic board game of Risk, but with new features such as air moves, earthquakes, rebellions, floods, bonus cards and production centers. Jacaranda Jim ------------- Written by: Graham Cluley Why has Alan the Gribbley been hypnotized? Who taught Mavis the cow to tap dance? These are some of the mysteries of this text based adventure game where you try to escape from Ibberspleen IV. Jazz Jackrabbit --------------- Written by: Arjan Brussee and Cliff Bleszinski Distributed by: Epic MegaGames The evil turtle emperor Devan Shell has rabbit-napped the bunny-babe princess Eva Earlong in this fast action game. Lead the speedy Jazz on a wild treasure hunt filled with perilous dangers. There are six episodes to the series, "Turtle Terror," "Ballistic Terror," Rabbit's Revenge," "Gene Machine," "The Chase Is On" and "The Final Clash." Jetpack ------- Written by: Adam Pedersen Distributed by: Software Creations Fly around with your model L1069-E jetpack through treacherous dungeons collecting precious emerald gems. There are a variety of opponents to make this task more challenging. The program includes a level editor to create your own levels for Jetpack. There is also a Christmas version of the program where you are Santa Claus flying around collecting presents. Jill of the Jungle ------------------ Written by: Tim Sweeney Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Guide the beautiful Jill through sixteen challenging levels filled with deadly creatures and intriguing puzzles. Not only can she run and jump, but Jill can transform herself into other creatures such as birds, fish and frogs. The Shareware version is simply called "Jill of the Jungle." The next two parts of the trilogy are "Jill Goes Underground" and "Jill Saves the Prince." Jumpman Lives ------------- Written by: Dave Sharpless Distributed by: Apogee Software You jump your way through the Sagan Institute of Astronomy, on Saturn. Your goal is to keep the planet from exploding. This game is one of the earliest releases from Apogee Software and does not have the advanced graphics of the later games. Ken's Labyrinth --------------- Written by: Ken Silverman Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Aliens from the planet Zogar have kidnapped your dog Sparky in this hilarious quest to save the Earth. This 3D game feature all kinds of puzzles and creatures. The Shareware episode is "The Search for Sparky." Also available are "Sparky's Revenge" and "Find the Way Home." Kiloblaster: The Trilogy ------------------------- Written by: Allen Pilgrim Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Kiloblaster is a space shoot-em-up reminiscent of the classic game Galaxian. Each of the three volumes features 30 unique levels of wonderful graphics and sound effects. There is even a noise maker where you can hear all the unique sound effects simply by pressing a key. King Arthur's K.O.R.T. ---------------------- Written by: Brandon McMullen Distributed by: MVP Software This game puts you back in the Medieval times of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. You play a knight who must conquer Great Britain, territory by territory, but there are other knights attempting to accomplish the same objective. Can you become King Arthur's champion? Kroz Series ----------- Written by: Scott Miller Distributed by: Apogee Software This is the series which gave Apogee its start, winning a contest for the "Best Games in Shareware" back in 1989. There are seven games to this classic text based graphic series. Ladder Man ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Ladder Man is a mind-bending game of logic, planning and problem solving. There are thirty rooms filed with a maze of obstacles that you can use to create your own escape. Position balls, avoid water hazards, and elude fires as you use your ladder to climb up and out of a room. Lava Cap -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to control the flow of lava, by connecting a series of pipes, in this race against the clock. Lava Cap is a challenging game of logic. Magic Crayon ------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Magic Crayon is an educational game for children who enjoy coloring books. Learn and experiment with colors, shapes, letters and numbers. Mah Jongg --------- Written by: Nels Anderson Mah Jongg solitaire is based on an ancient Chinese game whose origins date back some 3,000 years. The object of the game is to remove matching, interlocking tiles in an attempt to remove all tiles from the game grid. The program includes a tile maker, so you can create your own colorful tile sets for Mah Jongg. Major Stryker ------------- Written by: Alan H. Blum III, Gary Sirois and Robert Prince Distributed by: Apogee Software Major Harrison Stryker, a hero of World War III, is called into action when the evil Kretons invade Earth. Stryker must travel through a wormhole in space and attempt to destroy the Kretons home world headquarters. Pilot your space ship through dozens of scenarios, such as space stations, lava caves and alien cities. Marble Man ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Push marbles around the playing grid in an attempt to beat the computer in this animated strategy game. Math Rescue ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: Apogee Software Learn the four basic arithmetic functions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, in this educational game. The mean ol' Gruzzles have stolen all the world's numbers and it is your job to find them. Math Rescue is a fun and challenging game with great graphics. Mice Men -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to push and pull columns of cheese blocks to get your mice to the other end of the maze before your computer opponent. Mice Men is an animated strategy logic game. Monster Bash ------------ Written by: Frank Maddin Distributed by: Apogee Software You play young hero Johnny Dash in this game of scary action and haunting puzzles. Count Chuck has dog-napped your dalmatian puppy Tex, and you must travel to the Under World to rescue him. Can you survive this gruesome battle to save the Day World? Monuments of Mars ----------------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software Monuments of Mars is set in the near future as you explore a secret underground city on Mars. You have been chosen for a special mission to rescue missing astronauts. Volume one, "First Contact," has twenty challenging levels. "The Pyramid" and "The Fortress," offer new levels to conquer. Moraff's Dungeons of the Unforgiven ----------------------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This dungeons and monsters game contains twenty-five levels of 3D imaging. Battle monsters ranging from groups of flying creatures to groups of female warriors, to water creatures who inhabit flooded sections of the dungeon. Flee from monster that drift down the corridors in boats. Moraff's Escapade ----------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Moraff's Escapade is an arcade game with ladders, bricks, diamonds and plenty of enemies. Pick up all the bricks and rearrange them as you play this mind- bending game of logic. Moraff's Monster Bridge ----------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This distant relative of the Bridge card game so popular on Earth, is played frequently in the finer taverns of Moraff's World. You will play against devilishly clever monster, as you use your puny human brain to defeat them. Moraff's Monster Memory ----------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Monster Memory is similar to the card game of concentration. Instead of cards with numbers and suits, the game is played with tablets with matching pictures of monsters which inhabit Moraff's World. Moraff's Morejongg ------------------ Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Moraff's Morejongg is a colorful implementation of the Mah Jongg/Shanghai concept. Try to remove matching, interlocking tiles to solve the game. The program includes a tile set of the monsters of Moraff's World. Moraff's Pinball ---------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare A pinball machine game with plenty of flippers and "when lit" bonus items, and this table never tilts. Moraff's Stones --------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Stones is a barter-gambling game played in the finer taverns of Moraff's World. Many species congregate to play this game with playing pieces consisting of jewels and ivory. Moraff's Super Blast -------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This game is a colorful takeoff on the classic games of Breakout and Arkanoid. The bricks have all kinds of special effects like moving, exploding and they eat balls. The game also allows up to seventeen simultaneous balls, and two players can play at the same time. Moraff's Super Entrap --------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Super Entrap is a colorful maze game requiring logic to solve. The objective is to reach the other end of the playing field without being caught by the enemy robots that roam the surface of the maze. Your enemies become more intelligent as the game progresses. Moraff's World -------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Fight many different types of monsters and cast over one hundred different spells in this game of monsters and dungeons. There are twenty-five level deep dungeons with brick walls, wooden doors and monsters with fangs and claws. MVP Bridge ---------- Written by: Steve Estvanik Distributed by: MVP Software This is a faithful rendition of the popular card game Bridge. Learn how to play, or improve your skills, in a game with colorful animation and sound effects. MVP Word Search for Windows --------------------------- Written by: Craig Kellogg Distributed by: MVP Software A Windows version of classic word puzzle where you attempt to find words in the word list in a diagram of letters. Words can be found in any direction, up, down, left, right or diagonally. Mystic Towers ------------- Written by: Animation FX Distributed by: Apogee Software As Baron Baldric, you are to keep the peace for all the common folk of the land. When the grand Lazarine Towers are overcome with dark forces and creatures, you must weld your somewhat magical staff and set out to make things right. Night Raid ---------- Written by: Argo Games Distributed by: Software Creations You are stuck in an anti-aircraft bunker with wave after wave of enemy paratroopers to worry about. Shoot down the paratroopers, planes and smart bombs to survive and advance to the next level. Violating the Geneva Convention has never been so much fun. Numlo ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Numlo is a twist on the classic game of Othello. Instead of one opponent, you now play against two. The grids also contain point values which are added to your score. Any Othello player will have to re-learn new strategies in this challenging and unique puzzle game. Oilcap ------ Written by: Soleau Software Distributed by: Soleau Software Oilcap pits you against the clock, as you try to contain the gushing oil by connecting a series of pipes to control the flow. Strategy is required to correctly place the oddly shaped links in order to keep the oil flowing as long as possible. Overkill -------- Written by: Precision Software Publishing Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Overkill is a space shootout to save the galaxy. Edrax, a lightly defended industrial planet, was the first to be taken over by the aliens. Your job is to destroy the invaders. Paganitzu --------- Written by: Keith Schuler Distributed by: Apogee Software In Paganitzu you guide Alabama Smith into a vast Aztec pyramid. Inside you confront traps of increasing perplexity, and creatures you never dreamed of. This is a genuine adventure, it tests your mind more than your finger speed. In part one, "Romancing the Rose," Al discovers that the pyramid holds many dark secrets. "The Silver Dagger" and "Jewel of the Yucatan," reveal more ancient secrets. PC Jigsaw --------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software This game starts by drawing a puzzle on the screen and then it shuffles around the pieces. The object is to assemble the pieces to match the original puzzle shown on the screen. Pharaoh's Tomb -------------- Written by: George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software You'll guide Nevada Smith through a huge Egyptian pyramid riddled with ingenious puzzles and traps. The first volume is subtitled "Raiders of the Lost Tomb," followed by "Pharaoh's Curse," "Temple of Terror," and "Nevada's Revenge." Pickle Wars ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: MVP Software The peaceful planet of Arcadia is invaded in episode one "Invasion of the Pickle People." Try to repel these invading vegetables from space and keep Arcadia safe in the first part of the Pickle Wars trilogy. Picture Puzzle -------------- Written by: Dan Linton Distributed by: Software Creations Picture Puzzle loads a graphic picture puzzle file and then scrambles the picture, so you can put it back too together. This game has many nice features, including different levels of difficulty. Plix ---- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Plix is a mind-bending game of logic, planning and problem solving. The objective is to push and position patterned tiles onto their matching negative image at the bottom of the game board. Quato ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Quato is to push around lettered tiles on a 5x5 game grid to spell as many words as you can within the time limit. Your words are constantly being checked against a 80,000 word dictionary. Race the Nags ------------- Written by: Dick Olsen Race the Nags is a horse racing game for up to six players. Each race has six horses to wager on and each player selects the horse they want to bet on and specifies how much they want to bet on that race. You can bet on a horse to win, place or show. Raku Master ----------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Raku Master is to flip all the red tiles back to gray in as few moves as possible. You can flip either diagonally, or up and down, starting at any tile. Rampcube -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Catch falling multicolored blocked to form larger blocks. Rampcube is a challenging game of strategy. Rapid Response -------------- Written by: Keith Laverty and Jason Pellerin Distributed by: MVP Software You take on the role of a general in this game, which is a tactical nuclear field combat simulation. Command your forces against one of eight opposing generals. Raptor ------ Written by: Cygnus Studios Distributed by: Apogee Software In the future, as a mercenary flying the super-tech Raptor, you'll be sent on interplanetary missions to knock off the top competitors of the MegaCorp. Discover secrets, find the bonuses and battle the boss ships that appear at the end of every wave. Battle against hordes of relentless enemies. Rescue Rover ------------ Distributed by: Gamer's Edge Solve intricate puzzles and concoct clever schemes to free your faithful dog Rover from the clutches of the robots that have dog-napped him. A whimsical game which challenges your I.Q. as well as your imagination. Robix ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Robix is to get your colored blocks to the bottom of the game board by pushing entire rows either left or right. This is an addictive game of pure strategy. Robomaze II: The Lobby ----------------------- Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software You are a freedom fighter battling your country's tyrannical dictator in this Shareware classic. A mad scientist has created robots, and other nasty things, in an attempt to secure the Lobby and counteract the plans of the resistance. Robomaze III: The Tower ------------------------ Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software After destroying the mad scientist and his robots, you take the resistance movement to last massive structure controlled by the tyrannical dictator. This is the final episode of this classic Shareware series. Sand Storm ---------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software This game has a Gulf War theme. Use your Patriot and Tomahawk missiles to protect cities, towns, hospitals, barracks, water towers, radar facilities, airfields, oil refineries, and ships at sea from Scud missiles launched by a madman. Scubaman's Quest ---------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Underwater action arcade game where you take the role of a Scubman. Your goal is to stay alive, collect rare marine creatures, recover lost treasures and artifacts, and then try to find the exit to the next level. Armed with your stungun try to survive shark attacks, killer whales, angry jelly-fish, mutant squids, giant turtles, hostile divers and mermaids. Sea School ---------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software Sea School is an educational game for children with digitized speech and wonderful graphics. This Shareware version teaches basic mathematics using waves, sea horses, penguins, ice fishing and sand. Sea School is a very entertaining program. Secret Agent ------------ Written by: Peder Jungck Distributed by: Apogee Software You're a top government agent and your mission is to parachute into the secret island fortress of the world's most feared terrorist organization. You will need to knock out the vast security system, bypass dozens of extreme traps, overcome hundreds of skilled guards and find the missing blue prints to win the game. This game has great puzzles which make it much more than a simple run, jump, and shoot contest. Sherlock -------- Written by: Everett Kaser Sherlock is a game of logic and deduction. It is your task, based upon the information available in provided clues, to determine the locations of thirty- six blocks. Puzzles can be solved by using the clues to eliminate possibilities until the location of a specific block can be determined. Shooting Gallery ---------------- Written by: Nels Anderson Shooting Gallery offers seven rounds of colorful targets to fire at. There is a variation of the carnival shooting booth with birds and bottles, skeet shooting with clay pigeons, a quick draw round and a wild west shootout. Snarf ----- Written by: Everett Kaser Snarf is an arcade style game of mazes, treasures, First-Aid stations, locks and keys, teleports, and of course those nasty, sneaky, sniveling Snarfs. The game includes a level editor so you can make your own levels for Snarf. Solar Winds ----------- Written by: James Schmalz Distributed by: Epic MegaGames In Solar Winds, you play the role of Jake Stone, bounty hunter. As you explore the galaxy on various missions, you will fend off hostile attackers to achieve your goals. A dark and mysterious plot develops as you progress through the game, which will not be fully revealed until you solve Solar Winds. The game has two unique episodes, "The Escape" and "Universe." Solitile -------- Written by: Everett Kaser This is a game of solitaire played with tiles based on similar games, such as Shanghai, Gunshy and Mah Jongg. Try to remove all the interlocking tiles from the grid. Solitile includes a tile editor to create your own colorful tiles. Spear of Destiny ---------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Id Software Special commercial version of the Wolfenstein 3D saga, once again starring the Allies' most durable agent, B. J. Blazkowicz. There are twenty levels of amazing 3D graphics and realistic action. This game takes place before Wolfenstein 3D, as your mission is to recapture the powerful Spear of Destiny from the evil Hitler. Square Deluxe ------------- Written by: Adam Pedersen Distributed by: Software Creations The next generation of puzzle games based on the classic game Tetris. This version has devastator bombs, missiles and hazardous chemicals. Try the game in the "chaotic extreme mode" for the full effect. Stardate 2140.2: Crusade in Space ---------------------------------- Written by: Glacier Edge Technology Distributed by: MVP Software The goal in Crusade is to conquer, or colonize, every planet in the galaxy. You are the Commander in this interstellar conflict game for Windows. Build up your fleets, plan and execute your strategy, and conquer the galaxy. Unless your enemies do so first. Starfire -------- Written by: Paul Turbett Distributed by: Silver Lightning Software Starfire is an all out space war against the evil and relentless Sloboids. Alien motherships are headed towards Earth with all types of bombs and bullets coming at you from all directions. There are enemy fighters, gun turrets and deadly heat seeking missiles to avoid. This is a fast action battle to save the planet. Super Ball ---------- Written by: Raoul Said Super Ball is somewhat like the classic game of Breakout and very much like the more modern Arkanoid game. While you attempt to pick off the rows of bricks, there are falling objects to contend with, some are helpful and some are not. Super Fly --------- Written by: Nels Anderson The objective in Super Fly is to eliminate the insect invasion in your house. Use your fly swatter to swat the Super Fly and advance to the next level. Three Point Basketball ---------------------- Written by: Dan Hilton Distributed by: MVP Software Wonderful simulation of the three point competition held annually at the NBA All-Star game. In this tournament you will battle stars like Jordy Michaels, Larry Fowl and Shackle O'Deal. The digitized speech of play-by-play announces Skip Smiley and Rick Vitality is an excellent enhancement to game play. Tile Match ---------- Written by: Nels Anderson Tile Match is based on a game that is known by various names such as concentration solitaire and memory. Find matching pairs of colorful tiles, as quickly as possible. The tiles are placed on the playing surface face down, so a good memory is essential. Traffic Department 2192 ----------------------- Written by: John Palett-Plowright Distributed by: Safari Software Guide Lt. Velasquez through the cities of Seche using your Hoverskid. There is a 50,000 word story to set the stage for this action game. Episode one is "Process of Elimination," episode two is "Cyborg Psychosis" and the final episode of the trilogy is "Ultimatum." Tribolo ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software This is a three way Othello game, but each game board is different, and instead of one opponent there are two computer opponents. A game for beginners and experts alike. Trivia Shell ------------ Written by: Dan Linton and Jason Blochowiak Distributed by: Software Creations Trivia Shell is a collection of dozens of interactive trivia programs with a very nice interface, different skill levels and some humor as well. Play Trivia Shell and learn about different states, U.S. Presidents, television, movies, music, sports, science, wildlife, the bible, along with General Trivia and Kids Trivia. Challenging, educational and fun. Tubes ----- Written by: Colin Buckley and Chris Blackwell Distributed by: Software Creations Enjoy wonderful graphics as you catch falling atoms in a test tube and put them into a large beaker. The goal is to keep the beaker as free of atoms as possible, which is accomplished by lining up three atoms of the same color. There are also Anti-Matter and Flashium atoms to help out along the way. VGA Concentration ----------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Build your memory skills and challenge your mind in this card matching game based on the classic game of Concentration. Different skill levels makes the game a challenge for all ages. VGA Jigsaw ---------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software This game starts by drawing a colorful VGA picture on the screen and then it shuffles around the picture. The object is to assemble the pieces to match the original picture shown on the screen. VGA Sharks ---------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Underwater action arcade game where you take the role of a Scubman. Collect and study rare marine creatures from the bottom of the sea, while avoiding deadly white sharks, killer jelly-fish and ray-bats. Use your stungun, or retreat to the Electrostatic cage for safety. Wall Pipe --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Wall Pipe pits you against the clock as you try to keep the water flowing from the well, by creating a series of pipe links to control its flow. Strategy is required to correctly place pipes in order to keep the water flowing. Fill up sinks, tubs and other objects for extra points. Wari ---- Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Also know as Mancala and Ourri, Wari is "The Ancient Game of Africa." The program includes a tutorial to teach this challenging game, just as variations have been used to teach tribal chiefs and Egyptian pharaohs leadership skills. Wolfenstein 3D -------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Wolfenstein 3D was a technological breakthrough. As an escaped prisoner in a German war camp, you will move smoothly through a realistic 3D world full of amazing detail and animation. This is a high action strategy game with intelligently moving opponents. Use your machine gun to mow down a line of enemies, or sneak up on a guard with your knife so you don't alert the other guards. There are two separate Wolfenstein trilogies beginning with "Escape from Wolfenstein." Winner of "Editor's Choice" from Shareware Magazine. Wordle ------ Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Wordle is to spell as many words as possible from a grid of twenty-five random letters. There are many ways to play, either with variable time limits or number of words spelled. Wordle has a dictionary of over 80,000 words. Word Puzzles ------------ Written by: Villa Crespo Software Distributed by: MVP Software A graphical potpourri of word games including Crosswords, Cryptograms, Double Crosses, Quote Boxes and Word Scrambles. The Shareware version of Word Puzzles, a program presented by Game Magazine, has twenty puzzles. Word Rescue ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: Apogee Software Apogee's first educational game teaches spelling, logic, word meanings and reading, but it is as compelling to play as their other games. Word Rescue is an adventure for kids who want to rescue all the stolen words from the mean ol' Gruzzles. Benny Bookworm needs your help to stop the Gruzzles. Even "grown ups" will like Word Rescue. Xargon 1: Beyond Reality ------------------------- Written by: Allen Pilgrim Distributed by: Epic MegaGames You have discovered an ancient civilization deep in the jungles of Madagascar in the first episode of the Xargon trilogy. Transported through time, you control the hero Malvineous as you explore the magical, mystical world of Xargon. Zone 66 ------- Written by: Renaissance Development Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Pilot your fighter jet around a huge play-field leaving craters and devastated earth in your wake. Inflict massive damages on the enemy bunkers, artillery and industrial sites. Great graphics make this game of mayhem and destruction one of the best air combat games around. ZZT --- Written by: Tim Sweeney Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Explore the town, battling monsters and solving puzzles, in this early text-based arcade classic. There is a version called Super ZZT and many alternate worlds for ZZT available. + + + + + °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° ² ² ² Board of Trade BBS New Port Richey, Florida ² ² ² ² Home of the Pasco BBS Magazine ² ² ² ² Home of Shadoware ² ² ² ² Home of the Westcoast 813 BBS Directory ² ² ² ² (813) 862-4772 12/24/48/96/14400 baud ² ² ² ² Member of Pasco Sysops Association ² ² Electronic Frontiers Foundation and American BBS Association ² ² Official Distribution Site: ² ² Alive Software, Apogee Software, Epic MegaGames, Gamer's Edge, ² ² Id Software, MVP Software, Safari Software and Software Creations ² ² BBS Voice Line (813) 863-5886 ² ² ² °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° + + + + + Index to Game Reviews, Articles in Past Pasco BBS Magazine Issues ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bass Class ................................................... February 1993 Billy the Kid Returns ........................................ November 1993 Bio Menace ................................................... September 1993 DeQuoter ..................................................... July 1993 Elf's Christmas Adventure .................................... December 1993 Elfland: Gorgimer's Castle .................................. December 1993 Goldhunt ..................................................... July 1994 The Greens ................................................... May 1993 Humbug ....................................................... December 1993 Jetpack ...................................................... June 1993 Jetpack Christmas Special .................................... December 1993 Ken's Labyrinth .............................................. May 1993 Major Stryker ................................................ March 1993 Megagopoly ................................................... August 1993 Shooting Gallery ............................................. April 1994 Starfire ..................................................... January 1993 Super Ball ................................................... October 1993 Three Point Basketball ....................................... February 1994 Trivia Shell ................................................. April 1993 Wolfenstien 3D ............................................... May 1993 WWIII: Global Thermonuclear War ............................. October 1993 + + + + + Next Month ---------- Next month's issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine will have extensive coverage of ONE BBSCON '94. This will be the largest gathering of BBS operators in history, so make sure you do not miss this issue. Last month we reported on how the 813 area code was changing. Next month we will talk with Clark Gilbo, editor and founder of the Westcoast 813 BBS Directory, as to how these changes will effect Westcoast. Look for these articles, and much more, in the October issue. The October issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine will be available on, or before, September 22. + + + + + Important Information --------------------- The Pasco BBS Magazine is distributed free of charge, as long as it is unaltered and complete. When uploading make sure the original archive is intact with all files included. The Pasco BBS Magazine is the sole property of the Board of Trade BBS and Richard Ziegler. It is legally copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. No part of this magazine may be used without permission. No compensation of any kind may be received for the viewing, distribution, or for any other use of the magazine files. By submitting something, you are agreeing to allow publication of the material in the magazine. Articles reprinted with permission remain the property of the cited source. Guest contributions may not necessarily reflect the views of the Pasco BBS Magazine. 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