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In This Issue
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þ Hurricane Tracking Programs
þ Federal Emergency Management Agency Web Page
þ Heretic Level Design Part I
Written by Paul Pollack
þ Computer Basics
Written by Ed Garwood
þ BBS Basics and all the latest news
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Editor's Welcome
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Thank you for taking the time to check out this month's Pasco BBS Magazine!
June 1 begins the 1996 hurricane season, so this month's issue features a look
at some hurricane tracking programs available in the on-line world. Here in
Florida, and other hurricane prone areas, we certainly hope that the 1996
season is not nearly as active as last year. There is also a look at the
Federal Emergency Management Agency's home page on the World Wide Web. I have
personally been spending a bit more time exploring the Web, so look for future
issues to have more about the WWW.
Game expert Paul Pollack has part one of a two part article on Heretic level
design, and Ed Garwood is back with more Computer Basics. Along with all our
regular features, BBS Basics features an updated version of "What is a BBS?"
There is also a short article on a new on-line publication called the Hernando
BBS Magazine. I certainly want to wish editor David Coburn all the luck in
the world with this endeavor.
Thanks for reading!
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Hurricane Tracking Programs
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When cable television's The Weather Channel gives the latest coordinates for a
hurricane or tropical storm, the announcer will frequently say something like
"here is the latest position for those of you tracking at home." There was a
time when tracking at home meant plotting the storm's path with a pencil on a
paper map. Today, there are several computer programs available in the
on-line world to make the task of storm tracking much easier and far more
enjoyable. These types of programs have increased the number of people,
especially in hurricane prone areas, who are tracking tropical weather
systems.
This article takes a look at some of the readily available storm tracking
programs found in the Shareware, or Freeware, markets. Everyone has their own
opinion on what type of features they feel are important, or how the look and
feel of such a program should be, so this article will not try to decide which
program is the best effort. That decision will be left up to individual
preference.
Hurricane (DOS) - Written by Eric Scott Hunsader
This program has the option of displaying an unlimited number of storms, with
an animated track, on the same map. There are three maps to choose from,
Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific, with the Atlantic and Pacific maps giving a
very wide hemispheric view. The grid map option shows how many times storms
have passed through certain areas. The program will work with most monitors.
Hurricane Tracking System (Windows) - Written by James Culbertson
This program displays storm tracks on a single map, which does not show much
of the eastern Atlantic. You can maneuver around the map, or use the shrink
and grow option. The storm path is plotted with colored balls at each
advisory. Yellow is for tropical storms and red is for hurricanes, the larger
the ball the higher the category of hurricane. The program includes
"Hurricane Safety Tips."
HurrTrak (DOS) - Written by George Sambataro
This program, distributed by PC Weather Products, has four maps, two of the
Atlantic and two of the Caribbean. Storm paths are displayed as colored
lines. The "History System" features a historical database of storms, which
can be selected by location, storm name, year, or intensity. Using the
History System, an unlimited number of storms may be displayed on the same
map. There is also the option to display storm formation points, and a nice
graph displaying barometric pressure and wind speed. The program's graphics
are not as intense as some of the other tracking program. While it was not
available for review, there is also a Windows version of HurrTrak.
Merlin Hurricane Tracking Tool (DOS) - Written by Ted Parker
This program plots storm tracks as multi-colored lines on one of five maps.
The maps are of the Gulf of Mexico, East Coast, Atlantic, Caribbean and the
"original" Merlin map. Wind fields can be displayed, along with the National
Hurricane Center's 72 hour forecast. There is also a loop which will
continuously display the storm track, the current advisory and a user created
text file. Most program functions are one button operations.
Storm (DOS) - Written by Thomas Pesek
This program displays an animated storm following the track on a fixed wide
view map. The storm's intensity may be displayed in different colors and up
to four storm tracks can be displayed on one map. There is a storm summary
which gives pertinent information as it relates to the user defined tracking
site. This program features a regular and enhanced version and registration
brings something called "Storm Genie."
Tracking the Eye (Windows) - Written by GenCode Technologies of Tampa
This Freeware program was written specifically for spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov and
features a fixed map. The animation option displays an animated storm
following the track. While the storm is being animated on the map, the names
of the threatened cities will turn from yellow to red. There is a very nice
hurricane shopping list where you can check a box when that item is purchased.
WinStorm (Windows) - Written by David C. Ingram
This program plots a storm's track on a single map with the option to "shrink"
and "unshrink" the map size. Once the path is plotted, an animated hurricane
can be displayed to follow the track. The storm track may be displayed with
different colors based on the storm's intensity. The placement of grid lines
on the map is also an option. There is an optional warning window, which can
be displayed at a user defined distance from the location of their choice.
The program has the ability to display the pressure in either inches or
millibars.
Several other storm tracking programs have been listed in weather related
publications, however, they could not be located for inclusion in this
article. These programs include Force12 by Epperson Computing, GCanes by
Robert Terwilliger, Hurricane Forecaster by Craig Rorrer, Hurricane Tracker by
Nicheware, Hurricane Watch! by SeaBorne Systems, TrakHur by Bryan Lambeth and
Tracker by OceanSoft Inc.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Web Page
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The Federal government continues to be a strong advocate of using on-line
technology to disseminate information. Several of the most popular sites on
the Internet's World Wide Web are maintained by the U.S. government.
http://www.whitehouse.gov, the home page for the White House, may be the most
well known Web page around. htp://www.nasa.gov, the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's home page, and http://nhc.noaa.gov, the National
Hurricane Center's home page, are also very popular sites. This article takes
a brief look at http://fema.gov, which is the home page for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) springs into action when a
major disaster strikes. When a hurricane landfalls, a bomb explodes, or any
other major disaster hits which is beyond the scope of the local community,
FEMA personnel are sent to the area to help with the recovery efforts. After
the President issues a disaster declaration, FEMA will reimburse local
governments for expenses, provide low interest loans to businesses and private
citizens devastated in the disaster, and lend other recovery assistance. FEMA
performs a wide range of disaster and emergency management related functions.
In an "effort to enhance the exchange of information and communication between
FEMA and the Public," they have set up a home page on the World Wide Web. In
times of disaster, the activity on this page picks up.
When you log into fema.gov, you will find a digitized image of FEMA personnel
responding to a disaster scene. There is also a photograph of FEMA Director
James Lee Witt and a message from the Director. This message may be read on
screen, or is available as a 528k audio file. James Lee Witt's welcome
begins, "As all of us know, disasters are terrible. They can rob people of
the basic necessities of life -- things like food, shelter, health or a way to
earn a living. In a matter of minutes, they can devastate an entire
community. There is so much that can be done to prevent or reduce the impact
of disasters. As outlined in its mission statement and in its vision for the
future, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, works to reduce risks,
strengthen support systems and help people and their communities prepare for
and cope with disasters regardless of cause."
To learn more about FEMA check out their Web page, which is full of
information about the agency and its services. Since our tax dollars are
paying for this service, there are no fees associated with logging in. As
time goes on, even more information will be made available on this page. In
the attempt to become more cost effective, even more government services and
information should be available on-line.
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One of Pasco County's neighboring counties now has its own BBS related
magazine, as the Hernando BBS Magazine was introduced on March 1, 1996. This
free on-line publication, which is a menu driven executable file, is scheduled
to be released the first of each month.
The Hernando BBS Magazine's editor is Spring Hill, Florida resident David
Coburn, who is the Sysop of the Over There! BBS. In the first issue, he wrote
of some of the reasons he started this publication. "This electronic magazine
is published for only one reason, to enhance the enjoyment of all users and
Sysops that maintain or call boards in Hernando County. My hope in publishing
this new electronic magazine is to bring the Hernando BBS community a little
bit closer. I encourage all local Sysops to support this magazine. The
future of it will depend on that support."
The Hernando BBS Magazine publishes a list of the fourteen verified bulletin
boards in that county and includes dialing directories for various
communications programs. Each issue has a door game review, announcements,
editorials, ads and other BBS related features. The "BBS Spotlight" takes a
look at a different BBS each month.
For more information on the Hernando BBS Magazine contact the Over There! BBS
at (352) 666-9590, or contact the editor via Internet email at
david.coburn@overthere.com.
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BBS Basics: What is a BBS?
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Has this ever happened to you? You mention to a friend, who is not into
computers, that you call around to Bulletin Board Systems. You get a blank
stare in return. That same friend could look in their dictionary to find out
what a BBS or Bulletin Board System is, but their search will come up empty.
While a growing number of people are becoming aware of what bulletin boards
are, the above scenario remains realistic. Yes, people still ask what is a
BBS?
The history of the BBS goes back to the Winter of 1978, when the first
bulletin board software was written by Ward Christensen during a Chicago
blizzard. With his friend Randy Suess handling the hardware end of that first
board, CBBS was officially born on February 16, 1978. If you think that
people today are not familiar with what a BBS is, imagine how many times Ward
Christensen had to explain what this new creation was. Christensen has
commented, "A lot of people say 'oh, is that the Christensen Bulletin Board
System or the Chicago Bulletin Board System?' No, it's the Computerized
Bulletin Board System, so we had to start kind of simple."
An Electronic Bulletin Board System (or Service) is simply a computer hooked
up to phone lines. People may call the computer if their own computer has a
modem and communications software. A modem is a device which allows computers
to talk to each other over the telephone lines. The right communications
software can make the job of connecting to a BBS quite simple.
Today, bulletin board systems vary greatly. From the small hobbyist to the
big software companies support boards, each BBS has its own feel and selection
of features. Some may call themselves on-line services, or information
services, but they are still bulletin boards. Even America On-line,
CompuServe, Prodigy and the MicroSoft Network are basically bulletin boards.
However, the majority of the tens of thousands of bulletin boards available
today are set up by hobbyists for their own enjoyment.
Once one calls a BBS, a whole new world of information, services and fun opens
up. Bulletin boards are one of the best places to get the latest in software
for your PC, most of the time before you can get the programs through disk
vendors. Callers can also leave messages to people who call the board or
discuss issues with computer users all over the world. Many BBSs have games
which you can play, sometimes against other callers. Some boards offer unique
services which cannot be obtained anywhere else. The system operator (Sysop
for short) tries to have all the information you will need to get started
posted somewhere on the board, but most are more than happy to answer any
questions users might have.
Editor's Note: BBS Basics is a menu driven database of information for the
new BBS user. Version 2.1 of the Freeware program can be found on better BBSs
everywhere. As BBS Basics is updated for the next version, the articles will
be published first in the Pasco BBS Magazine.
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Computer Basics
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Written by Ed Garwood, Hudson, FL
DOS Commands
Did you ever look at the list of DOS commands in your computer? No? Try it
some day. At the C:\ prompt, just type cd\DOS, and when the DOS prompt
appears, type DIR/P. You'll be treated to a whole string of DOS commands,
ranging from ANSI.SYS to XXUNFRMT.EXE. What do they all do? Some are used
quite often, while you may have no use for some of the others. Should you
know all about all of them? Not really. You probably won't have occasion to
make use of more than 25% of them.
There are two files which you won't find listed, because they are "hidden
files." Why hidden? Probably so that you won't be tempted to play around
with them. Want to see them? While in the DOS directory, type DIR /AH, and
you'll see them listed: IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS. When you make a Boot Disk, they
become an integral part, but again, they will be hidden.
Which of these DOS files or commands might you be interested in, and how do
you use them? Read on!
ANSI.SYS ¯ This is a device driver which will enhance your graphics display.
For instance, if you want to change the colors of your start-up screen, you
must have ANSI.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS File. The syntax is:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS /x
This can be the last line of your CONFIG.SYS file.
ASSIGN ¯ Once in a great while, you may find a program is designed to run from
the B: drive, and you only have an A: drive. What to do? Type ASSIGN B: =
A:. This fools the computer into thinking your B: drive is really your A:
drive. When you no longer have to fool the computer, just type ASSIGN by
itself, and press <Enter>. (Or re-boot your computer)
ATTRIB ¯ Files can have one or more or four attributes:
A=Archive R=Read Only H=Hidden S=System
A is Normal, and most files have that. A Read only file (R) is just that. It
can only be read, not deleted or changed. A hidden file (H) was described
above. A system File (S) is one which the computer uses for its operation.
Don't mess with an H file or an S file.
The only file which you would normally be interested in is the Read Only one.
If you wish to delete it, you would first have to type ATTRIB -R Filename.Ext.
If you want to protect a file so that it can't be accidentally deleted, just
type ATTRIB +R filename.ext. The + puts the attribute on. A - takes it off.
For instance, I have made ALL of my DOS files "Read Only". I typed ATTRIB +R
C:\DOS\*.* . That did it.
CD ¯ Change Directory. To get the DOS directory, type cd\DOS
CLS ¯ Type this command to Clear the Screen
CHKDSK ¯ Use this to make sure a disk does not have bad sectors. Type CHKDSK
A: or CHKDSK C:. You will see the report on the screen.
COPY ¯ Used to copy individual files from one disk to another or from one
directory to another. For instance, to copy a file from your Wordperfect file
to the A: drive, the syntax is: Copy c:\wp\filename.ext A:
DEFRAG ¯ This defragments the files on your hard disk to optimize the disk's
performance, and speeds up operation. There are a number of switches used
with this command, so check your manual for the proper one to use.
DEL ¯ The delete command. Type DEL filename.ext. (See also UNDELETE)
DEVICE ¯ Used in the CONFIG.SYS file to instruct MS-DOS in the loading and use
of special device drivers. (i.e. as in ANSI.SYS above.)
DISKCOPY ¯ This makes an exact copy of a floppy disk. To copy a 3«" HD disk
to another 3«" HD disk in the A: drive, type:
DISKCOPY A: A: Press <ENTER> and follow the prompts.
DIR ¯ Display a directory list. DIR/P lists the directory one screenful at a
time. DIR/W lists the files in an abbreviated form, 5 columns across.
DIR/W/P gives the abbreviated form one screenful at a time. DIR/A lists all
files, including "Hidden files." DIR/O lists files alphabetically,
subdirectories first and then the individual files. DIR/O:d lists files
according to date, earliest first.
ECHO ¯ Used in Batch files to permit or inhibit display of batch commands.
EDIT ¯ An easy to use editing command. For instance, if you wish to add the
ANSI.SYS device command as discussed above, to your CONFIG.SYS file, you would
type EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS. When the CONFIG.SYS file appeared on the screen, add
the line shown. Click on FILE, or press Alt and then the down arrow. When
the file window opens, type S to save the new file, and then press X to exit.
(NOTE: To use EDIT, you MUST also have QBASIC in your DOS Directory.)
ERASE ¯ Use the DELETE command (see DEL above).
EXIT ¯ To leave a secondary command processor. For instance, if you have
accessed DOS from Windows, EXIT will put you back into Windows. If you have
accessed a file from DOSHELL, EXIT will return you to the shell.
FORMAT ¯ This command is used to format floppy disks. To format a 5¬" DD
floppy disk in A: drive, the syntax is FORMAT A:/4. For a 3«" HD disk in
Drive B:, Type FORMAT B:/144. DO NOT USE THIS COMMAND TO FORMAT YOUR HARD
DRIVE.
HELP ¯ If you wish help on a DOS command, type HELP command. If you can't
think of the command, just type HELP, and you'll get a list of commands. Use
the TAB and arrow keys to highlight the command you wish and press Enter.
LABEL ¯ (Also referred to as VOLUME). When you want to label a floppy disk,
type LABEL. You can then type in a label not to exceed 11 characters. You
also get to label a disk after you have formatted it.
LOADHIGH or LH ¯ Used to load certain programs into High Memory. You must
have HIMEM.SYS in you CONFIG.SYS file. See your manual for usage.
MD ¯ Make Directory. Assume you want a temporary directory called TMP to
store some temporary files. At the C:\ prompt, type md TMP.
MEM ¯ Typed alone, it shows you what memory is being used and where.
MEMMAKER ¯ Optimizes your computer's memory by re-organizing device drivers
and TSR's in the upper memory. Very useful, but read your manual before
trying it.
MODE ¯ This command can be used in a number of different ways. Some are:
MODE 40 gives you double width characters on your screen. MODE 80 puts them
back to the normal 80 columns. MODE CON Cols=C Lines=L gives 40 or 80
columns, and 25, 43 or 50 lines on your screen. C=40 or 80. L=25,43, or 50
MODE LPT1 does the same for your printer. MODE also is used to set up Com
Ports, Country pages, etc.
MORE ¯ Causes your screen to display text one screenful at a time. The Syntax
is MORE < filename.ext. It will also work with TYPE, and the syntax is TYPE
filename.ext | MORE. (The figure | is called a pipe and usually is found over
the \ key.)
MOVE ¯ Can be used to move files, directories, or to different drives. Also
renames directories. See the Manual.
MSD ¯ A diagnostic program, providing detailed information about your
computer, software, and operating environment. From the C:\ drive, type MSD
and then follow the screen prompts. Press F3 to exit MSD.
PRINT ¯ Used to print-out text files, To print a text file, type PRINT
filename.ext, and press enter. (You may have to press <Enter> a second time
to start the printer.) For other uses of this command, see your manual.
PROMPT ¯ This command sets the flashing prompt you see on your screen when you
start up. The default is $p$g, which means "show the current drive, and add
the > sign." To make your prompt read "C:\ Hello >" type PROMPT $p Hello $g.
My own computer prompt reads "C:\ Ready >" and sets the characters to light
green on a dark Blue screen. To get this you type: PROMPT $e[32;44m $p Ready
$g (Note: You MUST have ANSI.SYS listed in your CONFIG.SYS file, to get the
colors in. See ANSI.SYS above.)
QBASIC ¯ This is a Basic Interpreter, and is used for programming in BASIC.
The EDIT Command used QBASIC, which is why you must have it in your DOS
directory.
RD ¯ Remove Directory. Assume you made a TMP directory (see MD above), and
now you wish to remove it. First delete all the files in the directory, and
then type cd\. This brings you back to the root directory. Now type RD TMP
and the TMP directory is past history.
REN ¯ Used to rename a file. To change a file called BONGO.TXT to BINGO.TXT,
type REN BONGO.TXT BINGO.TXT.
TYPE ¯ Brings text files to the screen. If long files scroll by so fast you
can't read them, press the Pause key. See MORE above.
UNDELETE ¯ For undeleting files which you have accidently deleted. Type
UNDELETE d:\ p\, where D: is the drive and p\ is the path or directory.
Follow the prompts.
UNFORMAT ¯ Use when you have accidently formatted a floppy disk, and wish to
recover the files. Will not work if you have used FORMAT /q/u.
VER ¯ Tells you what version of DOS you have installed. Just type VER.
XCOPY ¯ for copying a number of files. Faster than COPY. For instance, to
copy from the WOW directory on C;\ drive, to an A: drive floppy, type XCOPY
C:\WOW\*.* A:
Editor's Note: Look for another installment of Computer Basics in next
month's issue. Ed Garwood may be contacted by leaving a message on the Board
of Trade BBS at (813) 862-4772. He is also active in the Pasco ComPats
Computer Club. The club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at
the New Port Richey City Council Chambers at the intersection of Main and
Madison Streets in New Port Richey, Florida. For more information about the
Pasco ComPats Computer Club, contact club President Robert Donbar at (813)
863-3963.
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"The net poses a fundamental threat not only to the authority of the
government, but to all authority, because it permits people to organize,
think, and influence one another without any institutional supervision
whatsoever. The government is responding to this threat with the Clipper
Chip...The obvious danger in supplying people with encryption is that
encryption makes it easier to keep secrets, which makes it easier for people
to commit crimes. With powerful encryption, the net would become an ideal
place for criminals to organize conspiracies."
- John Seabrook, "My First Flame", _New_Yorker_ 06/06/94
Editor's Note: The Electronic Frontier Foundation Quote of the Month is a
collection of the wittiest and stupidest, most sublime and most inane comments
ever said about cryptography, civil liberties, networking, government,
privacy, and more. For more information on the Electronic Frontier
Foundation, contact the EFF via the Internet, phone, fax, or US Mail. The
Electronic Frontier Foundation, 1001 G Street NW, Suite 950 E, Washington, DC
20001, (202) 347-5400 (voice), (202) 393-5509 (fax), (202) 638-6119 (BBS),
Internet: ask@eff.org.
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The Silicon Lab, a Hudson, Florida based BBS, was featured in David Hakala's
"Direct Dial" column in the April 1996 issue of Boardwatch Magazine. The
column was about senior citizens getting on-line and Herb Mellinger's board is
designed with seniors in mind. The Silicon Lab, originally a TBBS system now
running GAP BBS, has been up since March 1986. The article mentioned a local
computer club, where Herb Mellinger puts on presentations, called "West Pascoe
Computer Clones."
U.S. Representative Rich White (R-Washington) is spearheading the Internet
Caucus, which is designed to educate members of the House and Senate about the
on-line world. The goal is not only to instruct, but to increase the number
of elected officials who have the ability to communicate with constituents
on-line. The address for the Internet Caucus' home page on the World Wide Web
is http://www.house.gov/white/internet_caucus/netcaus.html.
With the recent release of Wildcat! version 5, Mustang Software, Inc. has
announced the Annual Wildcat! Sysop & Third Party Developer Conference. The
show is being held July 25-27, 1996 in Bakersfield, California at the
Bakersfield Convention Center, with the Holiday Inn Convention Center acting
as the host hotel. The event will feature a System Administrator Track and a
Developer Track, along with a Developer and Reseller Expo. Registration for
the show is $299, however, discounts for early registration are available.
For additional information contact Mustang Software at (800) 807-2874,
sales@mustang.com, or http://mustang.com.
The sixth annual Shareware Industry Conference, featuring the Shareware
Industry Awards, will be held June 27-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. More
information may be obtained at (800) 832-2025.
The Association of Online Professionals has announced a change in the location
for their annual meeting for 1996. The AOP will hold that meeting at I2,
which is an on-line industry trade show taking place in New York City October
8-10, 1996. For more information contact the AOP at (703) 924-9692.
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Computer humor courtesy of Sandy Illes
If Windows 95 Operated Appliances Around Your House ...
Written and Copyrighted by Sandy Illes
Toaster: Although the manual clearly states you can put up to 8 pieces of
toast into the 2 slots, only 2 slices will actually become toasted. The other
slices will become wedged into the slots and when you call Micro$oft tech
support, they'll tell you the problem isn't with the toaster, it's your wall
outlet.
Microwave oven: Expect to eat lots of undercooked chicken and burnt bacon,
since all settings are approximated to the standard of "average." When you
call Micro$oft tech support to complain about this, they'll offer to sell you
the Micro$oft Cookbook for only $39.95.
Telephone answering machine: It doesn't matter what message you record, all
callers will hear Bill Gates saying, "Windows 95 is the greatest... you are
getting sleepy... sleeeeeepy... sleeeeeeeeepy... you will buy Windows 95, even
if you don't have a computer..."
Kettle: In the old days, your kettle would whistle when it boiled. Thanks to
Micro$oft, your kettle will now whistle Dixie to a disco beat after a slight
delay of 4-6 minutes to load the WAV file, during which your kettle will boil
dry and you'll have to run out and buy a new one which will mean more
corporate profit$ for Micro$oft. The manual clearly states that all
warranties are null and void once the box in which the kettle is packaged has
been opened.
TV: Changing channels is as simple as switching your current channel into the
background. Unfortunately, since Windows 95 won't support all the cable
channels now available, you're stuck with only 3 channels on UHF. Windows 96
promotional literature promises it will support up to 7 VHF channels, but only
on TVs made after 1995.
Washing machine: Your clothes will be washed whiter than white and stubborn
stains will become a thing of the past. Unfortunately, you can't get your
clothes out of the washer and into the dryer without proprietary software
which is the first of 39 beta versions and mostly doesn't work but is only
available from Micro$oft.
Editor's Note: Thank you to ROTFL Digest!, and its editor Sandy Illes for
allowing the above to be reprinted from a prior issue of the on-line humor
magazine. ROTFL Digest! is published by Access Media Systems, which may be
contacted at (905) 847-7143, or (905) 847-7362. You may also email Sandy
Illes at sandyi@pathcom.com, or visit their home page on the World Wide Web at
http://www.pathcom.com/~sandyi.
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When You Just Can't Wait: A Guide to Shareware Heretic Level Design (Part I)
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"A not-so-quick, but still dirty, guide to shareware Heretic level design."
Written by Paul Pollack, New Port Richey, Florida
DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held responsible for the prohibited distribution of
levels for the Shareware version. Please respect id's wishes and only use
this while waiting for your registered version to arrive. Do not distribute
levels compatible with the Shareware version, as this is prohibited by id.
If you've been within a ten mile radius of a computer within the past year,
you know that a little thing called Doom's swept the country, with the
innovative feature of allowing users to create their own levels. And if you
have Doom (or Doom ][) you may have noticed that hardly any of these levels
work with the shareware version. You can thank id for that; they specifically
requested that programmers not create add-ons that work with the shareware
versions of Doom or Heretic.
Don't get me wrong here; if you play Doom a lot (and who doesn't?), there's no
good excuse not to register it. As a part-time programmer, I know from
experience that even seemingly simple programs can get very involved.
Creating something like Doom must have taken the id programmers an awful long
time, and they live off your registration fees. Both Doom and Heretic are
awesome games, and well worth the pretty cheap price.
Until now, one of the main arguments for registering Heretic was the fact that
you'd be able to run all of those nifty little PWAD's floating around on
BBSs. But along came a tiny little program called DM2CONV, which coverts
registered Doom PWAD's to work with the shareware version of Heretic. As you
might imagine, id probably isn't too happy about this, since one of the main
reasons to register is gone. But along with this conversion program comes the
opportunity to create and convert your own levels that work with the shareware
version.
First of all, if you have the shareware version of Heretic, it's pretty hard
to edit levels. Using a program like HeeP will let you edit; it just won't
let you save. What about DCK, the Doom Construction Kit? Well, that program
drops you right back to DOS, as soon as it sees that you don't have the
registered version. Well then, it seems like we're at a dilemma. So of
course, you should register your copy, but what about the time in between,
while waiting for your registered version to arrive.
As a PWAD author, I know that many of you want to get started on your WAD
files right away, so while you're waiting, you can be kicking some enemy butt
(Disciples of D'Sparil, Gargoyles, Golems, Iron Liches, etc.) in your levels
for the shareware version. (DO NOT DISTRIBUTE LEVELS FOR THE SHAREWARE VERSION
OF HERETIC.)
Nearly everyone has a copy of Doom/Doom ][; they've been selling like hot
cakes ever since their release. So it shouldn't come as so much of a shock to
you that my work around involves the use of a Doom/Doom ][ editor, as well as
a working copy of either of the programs. Remember: register!!! Even though
I'll offer a few work arounds, it can get to be a pain and should only be used
until your registered version arrives. Other use is completely unauthorized,
and possibly illegal. (You are going to register, right?)
--- CREATING LEVELS FOR THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF HERETIC ---
(id has not authorized the distribution of levels for the shareware Heretic)
ONLY USE THIS PROGRAM WHILE WAITING FOR HERETIC, THE REGISTERED VERSION, TO
ARRIVE. OTHER USE IS PROHIBITED BY ID SOFTWARE.
USER REQUIREMENTS: Doom level design experience and a good knowledge of DOS
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Either Doom/Doom ][ and an editor for the one you
have, a shareware version of Heretic, and a copy of DM2CONV v1.6 beta,
DM1TODM2 v1.0 +, DDT/DEU (for the trick described in Appendix C)
SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS: Doom Construction Kit texture reference, DeuTex 3.1
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: A machine capable of running Doom/Doom ][ and Heretic
First off, before I get into any actual procedure, let me give you just a
brief outline of how it works; I'll get into more detail as I move on.
Creating Heretic maps is almost identical to creating Doom maps, as the PWAD
file formats for Doom, Doom ][, and Heretic are virtually identical. If you
have experience with Doom maps, you should have no problem with the basic
mechanics of level design.
What I'm going to do is to give you a list of many sector type numbers, object
codes, and other such oddities for you to enter manually in your Doom editor.
(Don't worry if your program doesn't recognize them; they work.) The next
part is a bit harder; if you have a copy of the original Doom, you don't need
to worry about using non-Doom textures. But those of us with Doom ][ have a
severe limitation, since only Doom I textures can be converted. That's why I
recommended the Doom Construction Kit texture reference, as a handy-dandy tool
to keep around to make sure you don't accidentally use any Doom ][ specific-
feature.
If you have the original Doom, it's pretty easy to create a Heretic level
(using the " DM2CONV level.wad @HERETIC.RSP " command); just create an entire
level and convert it from there. But for those who want to create a
completely new Heretic WAD (with all the great new Heretic features) and test
it periodically would be well off using the method described below. Another
alternative is to simply edit the original DEU source code, or (even easier),
edit the C source code (Turbo C++ v2.0 or higher required) code that comes
with HEUHACK1.ZIP, so that the program lets you proceed even though you have
the shareware version. If you do make use of this possibility, please
remember NOT to distribute editors that work with the shareware version, and
only to do so (create levels, not distribute editors for the shareware
version) if you're waiting for your registered version to arrive.
What you basically do is to create the map as normal (using only DOOM I
texture names; if your editor is for Doom ][ but lets you input DOOM I texture
names (or Heretic texture names -- see Appendix A), by all means, do it!!!),
including full texture selection. But thing creation is completely different;
for the shareware version of Heretic, here are the decimal codes for the
enemies (select the option in your editor that looks like "Enter decimal
code").
Gargoyle -- 66
Fire Gargoyle -- 5
Undead warrior -- 64
Undead warrior ghost (transparent) -- 65
Golem -- 68
Golem ghost --69
Nitrogolem -- 45
Golem Boss Ghost -- 46
Iron Lich -- 6
Disciple -- 15
As for the weapons, the decimal codes for them are:
Gauntlets of the Necromancer -- 2005
Ethereal crossbow -- 2001
Dragon's Claw -- 53
As for ammo:
Wand crystal -- 10
Crystal geode -- 12
Ethereal arrows -- 18
Quiver arrows -- 19
Claw orb -- 54
Claw energy orb -- 55
As for decorations:
Blue orb -- 94
Green orb -- 95
Yellow orb -- 96
Barrel -- 44
Small pillar -- 29
As for light sources:
Serpent torch -- 27
Chandelier -- 28
Torch from ceiling -- 50
Squatting man -- 76
As for corpses:
Hanging head 1 -- 17
Hanging head 2 -- 24
Hanging head 3 -- 25
Hanging head 4 -- 26
As for geology/pods:
Stalacmite small -- 37
Slalacmite large -- 38
Pod generator -- 43
Pod (explodes) -- 2035
As for keys:
Green keycard -- 73
Blue keycard -- 79
Yellow -- 80
Other miscellaneous items include:
Map scroll -- 35
Ring of invulnerability -- 84
Tome of power -- 86
Wings of wrath -- 83
Morph ovum -- 30
Torch -- 33
Quartz flask -- 82
Vial -- 81
Silver shield -- 85
TB of the ancients -- 34
Shadow sphere -- 75
Bag of Holding -- 8
Ambient Sounds (pretty nifty, if you ask me):
Drops -- 1202
Slow Footsteps -- 1203
Heartbeat -- 1204
Fast footsteps -- 1209
Bells -- 1205
Laughter -- 1208
Wind -- 42
Phew. A lot, huh? But that's not it. Last, but certainly not least:
Player starts:
Player 1 start -- 1
Player 2 start -- 2
Player 3 start -- 3
Player 4 start -- 4
Deathmatch start -- 11
Teleport landing -- 14
Teleport glitter -- 74
Teleport glitter exit -- 52
SECTOR TYPES: Here we go again (ahhh!)
Light levels:
Flickering light -- 1
Fast strobe light -- 2
Slow strobe light -- 3
Sync Slow Strobe Light -- 12
Sync Fast Strobe Light -- 13
Lava flow damage -- 4
Wimpy lava flow damage -- 5
Hefty lava flow damage -- 16
Slude damage -- 7
Glowing light -- 8
Secret -- 9
Low friction -- 15
Scroll:
Scroll East Slow -- 21
Scroll East Fast -- 23
Scroll South Fast -- 33
Scroll West Fast -- 38
Winds:
Wind East Weak -- 40
Wind East -- 41
Wind East Strong -- 42
Wind North Strong -- 45
Wind South Strong -- 48
Wind West Strong -- 51
Linedef types -- JUST KIDDING, DM2CONV converts them for you
I recommend you print out the above as a reference list (much as I recommend
to Doom ][ users to print out any texture reference list they can get their
hands on, preferably "THE DOOM TEXTURE REFERENCE UTILITY" by Professor Doom
AKA James Atchison"); it's an invaluable reference when working with your
level. That said, let's move on. You should, by now, have your level pretty
much completed, with items for the shareware version of Heretic (that probably
doesn't mean much to your Doom/Doom ][ editor) and walls from id's awesome
Doom. Of course, this level need's a few changes before it can run correctly
with Raven's Heretic.
If you have Doom ][, you need a copy of DM1TODM2. You'll also need a RIB
conversion file, even though it'll be empty, for the most part. The name of
the RIB should be the same as the name of the PWAD (except for the extension,
of course). For example: If you're level's called MYWAD.WAD, your RIB should
be MYWAD.RIB. Here's what your finished RIB should look like (just copy this
out, and replace level.wad with the name of your PWAD):
#VERSION: DM1toDM2 v1.0á
**************************************************************
#INFO: level.WAD converted with DM1toDM2 on 03-01-1995
**************************************************************
#TEXTURES USED (Sorted on Doom I) - (Type, Doom II, Doom I)
===========================================================
#PATCH CHANGES (Type, Doom II, Doom I)
======================================
#COMMAND TO START (Type, DOS Command Line)
==========================================
With that completed, you'll need to have your copy of DM2CONV on hand. With
your level, you'll want to convert the Doom wall textures to their nearest
equivalent in Heretic. To do this, type the following:
DM2CONV level.wad /HERETIC /FLOOR /TEXTURE
If you're an experienced DM2CONV user, you'll know that there's a response
file you can use; don't use it! Using the response file causes the program to
convert the objects. Since the objects are already in the correct format,
converting them would completely screw up the level. Trust me. I know what
I'm doing -- almost. :-)
Caution: Your level.wad (replace it with your level's actual name) file will
be overwritten. After DM2CONV gets finished (a very fast process!) copy this
file into your Heretic directory, use the -FILE command to run it.
In case you don't know, that goes like this:
HERETIC -FILE level.wad
Where level.wad is the name of your PWAD file. You may want to add commands
that make Heretic skip to a certain level, run at a certain skill, etc. These
commands are detailed in Heretic's documentation, but just in case you don't
have easy access to it, here's a quick rundown:
HERETIC -FILE pwad.wad -SKILL x -WARP y z -RESPAWN -NOMONSTERS -DEVPARM
In the above example, -FILE tells Heretic to run the specified PWAD, -SKILL
tells Heretic to start on a certain skill level x, -WARP y z tells Heretic to
start on episode y level z, -RESPAWN tells Heretic to make monsters come back
a few seconds after they die, -NOMONSTERS tells Heretic to remove all monsters
from the map, and -DEVPARM allows you to enter "Developers Mode," where you
can get a screen shot by pressing F1.
Yeah, and just a reminder: ID has not authorized, in fact, rather the
opposite, any distribution of levels compatible with the shareware versions
of their games! This is intended only for use while waiting for your
registered version to arrive. And then, once your registered version does
arrive, you can port your levels over to an editor that works with the
registered version of Heretic. If you would like to work fully with Heretic
levels (and use all the new things/textures), you need to register your
version.
Editor's Note: Thanks again to Paul Pollack for another great article. Look
for part two of this Heretic level design article in next month's Pasco BBS
Magazine. Paul is an avid gamer and frequent BBSer who, if you would like to
contact him, can be reached at Gator's Place BBS (813) 376-0087, or Dr. Duck's
BBS (813) 849-3562. Paul is also the moderator of the GamePlay Conference on
the Board of Trade BBS (813) 862-4772. You may also wish to visit his home
page on the World Wide Web at http://www.intol.com/paul/paul.htm.
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PBM Flashback - June 1994
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This month's PBM Flashback looks back to Saturday morning May 14, 1994, when
the Inner Sanctum BBS featured a linkup with a couple of bulletin boards in
Florida and several boards in Australia. Rob Marlowe, Sysop of the New Port
Richey based BBS (813) 848-6055, had been using an Internet connection to link
up with the land down under. While it was Saturday morning in Florida, it was
Saturday night in Australia. What follows is part of the written transcript
recorded live, on-line, during this international linkup. The BBS the person
was on is shown after their name.
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection, Darwain, Australia ): I thought IS was going
to join us for our Saturday Morning chat
Rob Marlowe (Inner Sanctum, New Port Richey, FL): It IS our Saturday morning!
<grin>
Bruce Edwards (Kakadu Konnection): hmmm, time for a beer... brb
Richard Ziegler (Inner Sanctum): I'll skip the beer, think I need more coffee
Ian Chandler (1990 Multiline, Western Australia): hmmmm BEER... <tries to
sound like homer simpson>
Ian Chaloner (1990 Multiline): ever seen the space shuttle go up??
Richard Ziegler (Inner Sanctum): Could see the smoke from Challenger in '86
from here.
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): we've seen Skylab come down - heheheh
Rob Marlowe (Inner Sanctum): Yes, Ian. You can see them go up from here even
though KSC is on the other coast. We get the sonic booms when they land too.
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): so what is the topic of conversation in
Florida this week?
Carolyn Marlowe (Inner Sanctum): Gay Culverhouse is resigning as President of
the Tampa Bay Bucs!!
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): Umm sort Carolyn, doesn't ring any bells with
me
Carolyn Marlowe (Inner Sanctum): it wouldn't it's about our National Football
League team :)
Tom Koltai (KK): Okay guys.... shutup... the footy is starting FA CUP at
wembley
David Dean (1990 Multiline): footy? yeah. I'd like to see that!
Shayne Harnsen (Common Ground, Adelaide, Australia): what channel Tom ?!
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection): U N I T E D..... body wave .... yeah yeah
yeah..... United
Shayne Harmsen (CG): <=- Man Ut'd supporter
Carolyn Marlowe (Inner Sanctum): we've never been good in footbol
Shayne Harmsen (Common Ground): Yanks can't play soccer!
Richard Ziegler (Inner Sanctum): Hey, we're gettin' better at
Soccer/Football!
Bruce Edwards (Kakadu Konnection): yes Rich, at least you have the ball
shapes correct
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection): The national Anthem.... all stand
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): Advance Austra............oh isn't anyone
else singing?
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection): God save the Queen... its an English footy
match
Andrew Pidgeon (Common Ground): stick another shrimp on the barbie mate
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): I live in a suburb south of Perth, Western
Australia, Australia
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection): Well Lynne, dont bother naming the
suburb...... They cant even find Perth on their map yet
Richard Ziegler (Inner Sanctum): Perth, did they hold the America's Cup race
there a few years back?
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): yes they sure did Rich, Fremantle to be exact
Richard Ziegler (Inner Sanctum): Dennis Connor won back the Cup that year, I
think.
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): yes Rich, don't rub it in
Jeff Powers (1990 Multiline): he sure did oh well the Americas Cup is now
fought out in courts of law :)
Mike Copley (1990 Multiline): whats this about florida?
Lynne Wilding (1990 Multiline): Florida is on Mike
Jeff Powers (1990 Multiline): Florida your kidding whoa I'm impressed :)
Tom Koltai (Kakadu Konnection): Chelsea -v- United, 1/2 time score... 0 0
Editor's Note: PBM Flashback will appear on a regular basis in future issues.
Each issue will have this brief look back at some of the features which have
appeared over the history of the Pasco BBS Magazine.
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Next Month
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There are several things in the works for the July issue of the Pasco BBS
Magazine. There will be an article on whitehouse.gov, as we log into the
White House's home page on the World Wide Web. John Zagar has written a short
article about the early days of the PC called "Remembering Computers." There
will be the second part of Paul Pollack's article on Heretic level design and
Ed Garwood will have more Computer Basics. Along with all our regular
features, we will have all the latest news.
The July issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine will be available on, or before, June
22. Make sure you do not miss a single issue of Tampa Bay's oldest free on-
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