			GuTTeRBoWL Version 1.01  September 1999
             Program & Design by Robert Kidwell & Charlie Wardick
       ChasWare Software (c) Copyright  1996-1999 All Rights Reserved

                                   DISCLAIMER
       ====================================================================
      The authors have  taken  every  precaution to  insure  that  no  harm
      or damage will occur on  computer systems  operating  this  package.
      Nevertheless,  the  author  shall  NOT be held liable  for  whatever
      may happen  on your  computer system  or  to  any  computer  systems
      which connects to your own as a result of  operating  this  package.
      The  user  assumes  full responsibility for the correct operation of
      this software package,  whether harm or damage results from software
      error, hardware malfunction, or  operator  error.  NO warranties are
      offered, expressly stated or implied,  including without  limitation
      or restriction any warranties of  operation for a particular purpose
      and or merchantability.   If you do  not agree with this then do NOT
      use this program.

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      Refer to the file GUT96.DOC for the original documentation that more
      than adequately describes how to setup this door game.

      Refer to history.txt for the story on this GuTTeRBoWL revision process.
      ===================================================================
      Whats new and different?
	
        1. Now runs on PII computers
        2. The PLAYER.DAT structure has changed and is NOT compatible with          the old version.
        3. Numerous bug fixes
        4. A few file names have changed.
        5. Can now try an alternate delay routine to fine tune the game for your system.  See below for details.
        6. Can now control the delay of commentary and other pop up text.  See below for details.
        7. You can get a free registration.  See below for details.

     Upgrade Info:

        1. Just drop in the GUTBOWL.EXE and GUTCFG.EXE.
        2. Delete the PLAYER.DAT if it exists.
        3. If using the BALL-SPE.EED file, rename it to BALLSPD.CTL
          * only the name has changed *
        4. Done!  

     New stuff you can try:

        1. The first time GuTTeRBoWL is ran it will create a file called
           MSGDELAY.CTL.  This file is not really required.  This file
           contains the defaults, so if you delete it, you won't see any
           change.  If you delete it, I think it will get recreated.
           The MSGDELAY.CTL file will allow you to customize the delay
           speed of items that display, pause and then continue.
           Most noticeable will be the in game comments if you have them
           turned on.  This also affect several other lines of text.
           This does not affect the curve bar or ball speed.  To use the
           file is simple and it can be modified with any text editor.
           Explanation follows:

          {Begin File}
           2000

           Default without this file is 2000.
           Low  number - 0     = really fast, so fast you won't see it!!!
           High number - 65000 = really slow
          {End File}

           Only the first line is read.

        2. To try the alternate delay method, create file called USENEW.DEL
           and place it in the game directory.

        3. F Keys info that will help figure out if the BALLSPD.CTL,
           USENEW.DEL and which control file is being used:

             F3 shows if the BALLSPD.CTL was used or not.
             F4 shows which GUTTERx.CTL was used when the game loaded.
             F5 shows if you are using the original or new delay processes.


     Hint/Tips

	1. If you are running GuTTeRBoWL in a multi-tasking environment such
           as Win9x, it is recommended that you DO NOT run the game in
           windowed mode due to the ANSI animation and timings.  I can not
           guarantee consistent operation running windowed.  For consistent
           operation you will need to run GuTTeRBoWL (therefore perhaps your
           BBS) in full screen mode either in foreground or background.
           If you are running your BBS via DOS, then you won't have any
           problem.

	2. Unless you want different nodes on your BBS to have different
           options, you can run multiple nodes with just ONE gutter.ctl file.
           You do NOT need a CTL file for every node.


     Registration Info:

	Just send in the registration form from the Gutterbowl archive and
        you will receive a FREE keyfile.  Why use a CRACK or HACK that could
        cause serious damage to your system.  Keyfiles are send via e-mail
        ONLY.  Keyfiles are NOT to be distributed with the v1.01 archive.
        Incomplete registration form will NOT get a keyfile.  Please add
        "FREE KEY" to the subject line in the e-mail.

        Send email and registration form to:
          robert.kidwell@nashville.com
           OR
          wardick@mindspring.com

     Beta Testers:

	The beta group was small as this release was not a radical upgrade
        and due to the fact that the very first release was quite stable.

	In order of appearance:

        Gary Gilmore - 
              bloom county bbs


        Randy Miller - 
              The Miller Music BBS ASV/GSA - A Christ Centered BBS 
	      607-898-3139 24hrs 7days - FREE Too!!! 
              USR Courier v.Everything X2 28 gig HD +7 CD, +Jaz Online!
              SysOp - Hobbit  WWIV 4.24a modded to the HILT!
              @4295.WWIVnet  @391.FILEnet 1:260/715 Fidonet

	Harvey Hall - 
              BBS Name: The Enchanted Kingdom
              BBS number: (706)790-0824
              BBS System: Wildcat! 5


        Contact Info:

        robert.kidwell@nashville.com  OR  wardick@mindspring.com

        I still frequent/lurk  the fido echo doorgames.

        That's all folks.

        Chas
        09/11/99

