
                         Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II
                        Version 1.2   March 27, 1996

                                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
                     WWW:  http://www.ultranet.com/~nels


DESCRIPTION: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is a second generation version of
the popular tile solitaire game. It can be played with a variety of
options, different tile layouts, different tile sets, etc. Statistics
keeping and tournament play are also included. 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: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II runs in 640x480, 256 color
graphics mode with VESA 1.2 compatible and many other SVGA cards. Standard
16 color VGA is also supported. SoundBlaster digitized sound effects or PC
speaker sounds can be used. A mouse is optional but convenient.

SHAREWARE: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II 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 with additional tile
sets, layouts, etc. 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 Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II 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 Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II are as follows:

DRAGON.EXE     Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II program
DRAGON.DOC     Documentation (instructions)
DRAGON.TXT     This file
DRAGON.HLP     Text for game online help function
LAYOUT.HLP     Text for layout editor online help function
DRAGON.GXL     Sound/graphics library
DRAGON.ICO     Windows icon for Dragons Bane
DRAGON.PIF     Windows PIF file for Dragons Bane
FACTORY.EXE    Tile editing utility
FACTORY.DOC    Tile editor instructions
FACTORY.HLP    Text for Tile Factory online help function
FACTORY.GXL    Tile factory library files
FACTORY.ICO    Windows icon for Tile Factory
FACTORY.PIF    Windows PIF file for Tile Factory
*.BRD          Various board layouts
*.TL           Various 256 color tile sets
*.TLV          Various 16 color tile sets
*.PCX          Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds
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, BBSes, etc.
FILE_ID.DIZ    Standard program description for BBS use

All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name
DRGNBN12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).

SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious 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:

GUESS:     Second Guess is another solitaire game that uses the same
           tile sets as Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II. Though based on
           concentration solitaire it offers many more features
           including play by up to four people. Requires VGA or SVGA
           graphics and supports SoundBlaster.

           "It will challenge your memory and provide you with
           countless hours of relaxation and fun."
            -- Joe DeRouen, Dallas Computer Currents, June 1995

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 VGA, 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 minicomputer game, 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.

Want to get the registered version RIGHT NOW? You can by calling Software
Creations BBS and using their online store to order and immediately
download the registered version. You can reach Software Creations by
calling 508-368-7036 (up to 14.4 kbps modems) or 508-368-6604 (up to 28.8
kbps modems). Once you've logged on and reached the main menu just use
the command STORE and follow the instructions. Please only use this option
if you are comfortable using BBSes and download files!

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     Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is copyright (c) 1996 by Nels Anderson
                            All rights reserved

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