Sol3

Solitaire 3 V1.0 for the Psion 3a/c (Only) By Ian Webster, Dec 1997 1. How to install Solitaire 3 on S3a/c ====================================== To install, copy SOL3.OPA to the \APP directory on any drive. On the same drive make a directory \APP\SOL and copy the following remaining files into it. To add an icon to the system screen, press PSION-I on the system screen and select SOL3 using the cursor keys and ENTER. 2. Playing Solitaire 3 ====================== To start a new game select "new" from the "Game" menu. To start play move any Aces from the seven row stacks to the four spaces (known as the suit stacks) at the right of the screen using the cursor keys to move the pointer and ENTER to pick up / drop cards. The row stacks may be built up by moving cards either from the deck on the left of the screen or from other stacks. On the row stacks, cards are stacked in decending order, alternating between black and red suits. If a row stack has no cards in it a King may be used to start a new stack. On the suit stacks, cards are stacked in ascending order of the same suit starting with an Ace. Pressing ENTER on the deck deals more cards into view which can then be placed on the stacks. Once all cards have been dealt the deck is turned over again. Tapping a covered card in the row stacks will reveal the face if the card is the last in the stack. Holding down the shift key whilst selecting a card will attempt to move it to a valid position in the suit stacks. The object of the game is to place all the cards on the suit stacks.", 3. Game Preferences =================== The perferences menu item allows the following options to be set. Note that any changes made will not take effect until a new game is started. Player Initials The initials of the player to be entered into the highscore table. Number of Cards to Draw This can be set to either 1 or 3 and indicates how many cards are dealt when the deck is tapped. Selecting 1 gives a much easier game but scores less. Scoring This offers three different types of scoring, Standard, Vegas and None. See the entry on scoring for details. Timed Game If this item is checked 2 points are deducted from the score for every 10 seconds spent playing the game. The clock will still be displayed during non-timed games but no points deducted. Note: Preferences are saved between sessions. 4. Scoring ========== Two different types of scoring are available (See game preferences entry): Note: Highscores are only recorded for Standard scoring when Solitaire is acheved. Vegas high scores are always recorded. Standard Scoring * Moving a card to a suit stack scores 10 points. * Moving a card from the deck to a row stack earns 5 points. * Turning over a card in a row stack earns 5 points. * Moving a card from a suit stack back to the row stacks loses 15 points. * If the "Draw 3" option is selected, 20 points are lost each time the deck is turned over, after the third time. * If the "Draw 1" option is selected, 100 points are lost each time the deck is turned over. * In timed games, 2 points are lost every 10 seconds of play and a speed bonus is awarded at the end of the game. Vegas Scoring * The game starts with a debt of $52. * $5 is won for each card placed on a suit stack. * The aim is to end the game with a profit.", 5. Numbered Games ================= Numbered games allow any of thirty thousand games to be played at any time. To start a numbered game select "Numbered Game" from the "Game" menu. In the dialog enter the number of the game required and select "Ok". 6. Contact Methods ================== Contact the author via e-mail at: I_Webster@compuserve.com with any comments or queries. The latest version of Solitaire 5 can always be found at: http://ourworld.compuseve.com/homepages/i_webster along with many other Psion titles. 7. Registration =============== The unregistered version of Solitaire 5 may be played for a 30 day evaluation period, after which games are limited to 5 minutes. There are two ways to register: 1. By Post Send £10 in British currency (or Stirling Eurocheque) along with your name and either an addressed envelope or e-mail address to: Ian Webster 27 Meadow Close Londn Colney Herts, AL2 1RH ENGLAND 2. Via Internet Online registration is available via regnet - visit the "Ian's Homegrown Software" site for a link: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/i_webster