
                                Second Guess
                       Version 1.0   November 14, 1994

                                Nels Anderson
                              585 Edmands Road
                         Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.

                             FAX:  508-788-1363
                             BBS:  508-788-6951
                           CompuServe:  71020,2613
                      email:  nels.anderson@xevious.com


DESCRIPTION: Second Guess is a variation of concentration solitaire that
can be played with a variety of options, including competitive play
against the computer or with up to four human players. To get started
either read the .doc file or just start up the game and view the help
screens to learn how to play.

REQUIREMENTS: Second Guess runs in 640x480, 256 color graphics mode so a
SVGA card and monitor is required. VESA 1.2 compatible and many other SVGA
cards are supported. A mouse is optional but convenient.

SHAREWARE: Second Guess is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try
the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game,
however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $16 (#12.95 in the
U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll receive a copy of the
latest version of the program. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed
manual is available for $24. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your
payment, or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please
note that all prices are in U.S. dollars.

Mail order shareware vendors may include Second Guess in their catalog
provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author; see the file
VENDOR.TXT for complete details. Retail rack vendors please be sure to see
VENDOR.TXT.

FILES: The files included in Second Guess are as follows:

         GUESS.EXE      Second Guess program
         GUESS.DOC      Documentation (instructions)
         GUESS.TXT      This file
         GUESS.HLP      Text for online help function
         GUESS.GXL      Graphics and sound library
         FACTORY.EXE    Tile editing utility
         FACTORY.DOC    Tile editor instructions
         FACTORY.HLP    Tile editor internal help file
         *.TL           Various tile sets
         *.PCX          Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds
         FILE_ID.DIZ    Standard program description for BBS use
         SHAREWRE.TXT   Information on Shareware
         ORDERFRM.TXT   Ready to print registration form
         UKORDER.TXT    Registration form for UK residents
         VENDOR.TXT     Distribution information for disk vendors

All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name
GUESS10.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).

SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS.
Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32/v.34, 8N1) and leave a
C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available there
first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with your
request. You can contact the author through CompuServe's email system.
Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. You can also reach the author via
Internet using the address nels.anderson@xevious.com

AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
contributed to:

MAHJONGG:  Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.  Very
           easy to learn but always a challenge to win.  Many game
           options including timed games, tournaments, etc.  Also
           allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
           Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.

           "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
             -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988

           "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
             -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989

TMATCH:    Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or
           "memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four
           players) or play against the computer.  Many scoring and
           difficulty settings allow use by any age player.  Uses
           the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire
           and includes the tile editor.

TILESETS:  Several collections of tile sets created by various
           Mah Jongg fans are available.  Each collection includes
           at least ten tile sets.  Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
           or any version of Tile Match.

EGATREK:   Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
           Based on the classic star trek type games, including
           maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
           the ship.  Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
           software contest.

           "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
           strategic challenges."
             -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8

           "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
           EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
             -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990

CIPHER:    A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
           to run (mouse optional).  Also will run in color text mode.
           Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
           with over 200 additional puzzles.  You can also enter your
           own already encrypted puzzles.  Also available in a version
           for Windows 3.x.

SHOOT:     "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
           different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
           skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild 
           west shootout.  Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
           play.  Requires VGA or MCGA.

           "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
             -- Patrick Grote

           "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
           and challenging games I have seen."
             -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990

SUPERFLY:  An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics.  Chase the
           flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
           Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
           to DOS, etc.

           "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic
           maneuvering."
             -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)

           "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
             -- Patrick Grote

BASSTOUR:  (Written by Dick Olsen).  Game that simulates a fishing
           tournament, including rod and lure selection.  Runs in
           EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Do not order this game
           from me; for more information contact:  Richard Olsen,
           68 Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460.

BASSMAP:   Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
           created or modified.  EGA and CGA versions provided.


These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from your
favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use the form
in the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.TXT") which is all
ready to print. The "deluxe" version includes the registered software on
diskette, plus a binder and printed manual (some programs also include
quick reference cards). The standard version includes just the diskette
with the registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to
order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use "CREDIT"
to order. You can also FAX orders 24 hours a day to 508-788-1363.

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Second Guess is copyright (c) 1994 by Nels Anderson.  All rights reserved.

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