Synchronet setup

Tournament Trivia has a special Synchronet version (trivsync.exe) that uses Synchronet's proprietary XTRN.DAT instead of using DOOR32.SYS. Like the Door32 version, it is a 32-bit Windows-native doorgame. But the Synchronet version also adds support for Synchronet Global Commands such as on-line user lists, log-on/off notifications, and inter-node paging!

Setup: Run SCFG by selecting BBS -> Configure in the Synchronet console. Then go to External Programs -> Online Programs -> Games -> Available Online Programs, and hit the insert key. Use "Tournament Trivia" for the program name and "TRIVIA" for the internal code. Now, configure the door as follows:

Be sure to set the "start-up directory" to whatever directory you put your Tournament Trivia files in.

When selecting the Synchronet XTRN.DAT dropfile type, set "use real names" to "no" in order for inter-node paging to properly display a user's alias.

The "Native (32-bit)" option is only available in Synchronet v3.10g or later. If you are using an older version of Synchronet, you MUST put trivsync on the OS/2 Program List instead as described below.

Newer versions of Synchronet may have additional options for doors.  You can safely leave those at their default values.

If you are running Synchronet v3.10g or later, the game is now fully installed; you can exit SCFG.

Otherwise, if you are running an older (pre-3.10g) release of Synchronet, which does not have the "Native (32-bit) Executable" option in SCFG. Instead, you must manually add trivsync to a separate list of 32bit doors:

This can be done in SCFG by selecting External Programs -> OS/2 Program List and hit the insert key on your keyboard. Type "trivsync" and then hit enter. Select "No" for the "Comm Port" toggle. (This step is *required* for pre-3.10g Synchronet, so do not skip it!)

Next, exit SCFG. In older versions of Synchronet, you must now manually refresh the board's node/config data in order for the game to appear on your BBS's menus immediately. You can do this by hitting the stop button then the play button on the Synchronet telnet server.

 

 

WildCat Winserver Setup

Step 1: You must run Tournament Trivia through a batch file. Copy WCTRIV.BAT from your Tournament Trivia directory and place it wherever you normally put door batch files, and edit it as directed in the batch file's comments. 

Step 2: Configure your BBS to run the door as "Door32 Compatible" for Door Type, and "WCTRIV.BAT" for the Batch File. Be sure to enable the Multiuser toggle option. 

 

Step 3: (IMPORTANT) This door directly interfaces with Winserver's DOOR32.DLL file. It is vital that the door is able to find this file. Please determine which of your directories contains this file (probably your \wc5 directory), and then add this directory to your system's path if it isn't already there: 

  • Windows 95/98/ME: You can add a directory to your system path by modifying AUTOEXEC.BAT.  You will have to reboot your computer after changing this file, in order for the path change to take effect.

  • Windows NT/2K/XP: Use the Control Panel to modify your system path. Please see Control Panel >> System >> Advanced >>  Environmental Variables >> System Variables >> Path.

An alternative option (if you don't know how to edit your path) is to simply place a copy of WildCat's DOOR32.DLL file in Tournament Trivia's directory. This should work fine, but is not recommended for upgrade reasons, since DOOR32.DLL could change in future versions of Winserver.

 

 

Mystic BBS Setup 

Assuming c:\doors\trivia is your Tournament Trivia directory, and c:\mystic is your Mystic directory, use a command line of:

  • c:\doors\trivia\triv32.exe /n %3 /d c:\mystic\temp%3

Set the menu command type to "D3 Door with DOOR32.SYS".

Example screenshot:

IMPORTANT: the original release of Mystic v1.07 had a bug that prevents Door32 games from working properly. You must have Mystic v1.07.2 or later in order for this door to run.

*** Important Note for Mystic sysops using Windows 95, 98, and ME ***
Do *NOT* use a batch file to call this door. Doing so will not work on these operating systems. The door switches to its own directory upon start-up anyway; thus there is no need for a batch file!

 

 

EleBBS Setup

Assuming c:\doors\trivia is your Tournament Trivia directory, and c:\ele is your EleBBS directory, use a command line of:

  • c:\doors\trivia\triv32.exe -n *N -d c:\ele\NODE*N\door32.sys -socket *W

Example screenshot:

In order for this door to work properly, you may need to lower the value for Modem >> Telnet >> Start Node# in ELCONFIG, since this door does not support node numbers higher than 99. 

*** Important Note for EleBBS sysops using Windows 95, 98, and ME ***
Do *NOT* use a batch file to call this door. Doing so will not work on these operating systems. The door switches to its own directory upon start-up anyway; thus there is no need for a batch file!

 

 

MannSoft GameSrv

In GameSrv, go to the Games tab and press Add. Assuming Tournament Trivia is in c:\bbs\trivia and GameSrv is in c:\bbs, you should use the following command line: 

  • c:\bbs\trivia\triv32.exe  /n *N  /d c:\bbs\node*N  /socket *H

For the FOSSIL setting, select "None". Tournament Trivia uses Door32.sys, so it doesn't need (and can't use) a FOSSIL driver.

Example screenshot: