Pocket Millionaire - Version 1.2 ================================ Contents: --------- 1. Installation instructions 2. Automatic uninstallation 3. Manual uninstallation 4. "Skinning" the game 5. Reporting bugs, support & feedback 6. Version history 7. For more information 1. Installation instructions: ----------------------------- Simply run Setup.exe and follow the prompts. Note that you may be asked whether to overwrite certain existing files - it should be fine to answer "No to All". However, if you find that when you run the game, you receive the message "There is no application associated with 'Pocket Millionaire'", then you should re-install the game and answer "Yes" or "Yes to All" as you see fit. Needless to say, should you encounter any problems with the game, re-install it and overwrite the files as necessary. Please note that the first time you run the game, a "Pocket Millionaire" sub-folder is created in the "\My documents" folder and the default questions file, "Questions.txt" is placed there. This folder can be renamed or deleted if you wish - it is not a vital component of the game. 2. Automatic Uninstallation: ---------------------------- ***IMPORTANT!*** To automatically uninstall the game, simply use the "Remove Programs" utility found by selecting the "System" tab from the Settings screen (Start -> Settings). Please note that due to a bug in the Application Install Wizard in Microsoft's eMbedded Visual Basic application, removing the game using the "Remove Programs" utility will also remove the Visual Basic runtimes included with the game. This may affect any other applications created using eVB that you have on your device. If this problem affects you, you can replace the runtime files that are removed by copying the contents of the following ZIP file into your device's \Windows folder: http://www.pocketgamer.org/PM/runtime.zip Additionally, the "\My Documents\Pocket Millionaire" folder is not automatically removed. You can delete this folder manually by the following means: 1. Run File Explorer. 2. Tap and hold on the "Pocket Millionaire" sub-folder (within the "\My Documents" folder). 3. Select the "Delete" option from the pop-up menu. 4. Answer "Yes". 3. Manual Uninstallation: ------------------------- If you would prefer to remove the game manually, here's what should be deleted: 1. "\My Documents\Pocket Millionaire" folder and contents. 2. "\Program Files\Pocket Millionaire" folder and contents. 3. "\Windows\pm-help.htm" (game help file) The following Visual Basic runtime files are also installed with the game in the "\Windows" folder and should be removed with caution. It's probably best to leave them unless absolutely sure. Runtime files in the "\Windows" folder: pvbform2.dll vbscript.dll pvbhost.dll pvbload.exe pvbdecl.dll MSCEComDlg.dll MSCEFile.dll MSCEPicture.dll 4. "Skinning" the game: ----------------------- There's no need to leave the game looking as it does at the moment. If you don't like the look of something, or fancy a different theme, change it! Listed below are all the images used in the game, their size (in pixels) and a brief description of their purpose. + intro.bmp 185x180 introduction logo + header.bmp 240x40 heading at top of screen (e.g. "Current score", "Options") + header2.bmp 240x35 question/menu item (e.g. the "Quit" button on the main menu) + header3.bmp 240x35 selected question/menu item + logo.bmp 240x100 main screen top "Pocket Millionaire" logo + millionaire.bmp 240x300 "Pocket Millionaire" picture displayed after winning the game + pick-pockets.bmp 40x25 "Pick Pockets" icon + phone-pete.bmp 40x25 "Phone Pocket Pete" icon + pocket-poll.bmp 40x25 "Pocket Poll" icon + pocket-it.bmp 40x25 "Pocket It!" icon + picking-pockets.bmp 240x250 large "Picking Pockets..." logo + phoning-pete.bmp 240x250 large "Phoning Pocket Pete..." logo + pocket-polling.bmp 240x25 large "Carrying out Pocket Poll..." logo Please note that all pictures must be 256 colours or less otherwise they won't display on the Pocket PC. Any standard drawing package capable of saving in bitmap format (such as Microsoft Paint) is fine. The sounds, too, can be replaced as you see fit. For more information, please see the Pocket Millionaire help file, by tapping the "Help & Information" button on the main screen. 5. Reporting bugs, support & feedback: -------------------------------------- To report a bug, ask a question and give feedback regarding the game, please send an e-mail to webmaster@pocketgamer.org Although I do try and respond to every mail personally where appropriate, due to the sheer volume of mail I receive, please don't be offended if a reply doesn't appear immediately! 6. Version History: ------------------- 1.0 - First release 1.1 - Fixes: 1. Bug whereby reaching a guaranteed amount would not actually guarantee you that amount 2. Cancelling an Import Questions dialog box gives better response Enhancements: 1. The reaching of a guaranteed amount is now announced 1.2 - Fixes: 1. Bug whereby correctly answering the millionaire question for a second time would hang the game 2. Bug whereby a blank line at the end of a questions file would result in a "File not found" message 3. Incorrect "amount won" message (25000 -> 250000) 4. Winning (end game) music transition slightly smoother 5. Now handles missing questions correctly Enhancements: 1. The limit on the number of the questions (previously 200) the game can read has been removed 7. For more information: ------------------------ Your first port of call for more information on the game should be the help file which can be reached by selecting "Help & Information" on the main screen. The Pocket Millionaire website can be found at: http://www.pocketgamer.org/PM _______________ Enjoy the game!