Versus - One On One Fun

Versus
Version 1.9
12 Aug 22

Program Info

We at Sinner Computing are big fans of fighting games, especially the Soul Calibur series. We feel that to enjoy these games to its fullest you should change your character regularly, but the random feature in Soul Calibur seems to favour certain characters, and we do not like some of the characters anyway. At first we tried various methods to get around this problem (moving over the character select screen like a chess knight was the most interesting idea) but eventually we decided the answer was obvious; write our own random routine.

Versus can be configured for almost any One on One competition, including non computer ones, by simply editing the configuration file. In addition to showing the next selection, there is display of a few of the previous bouts. Versus can be set to prevent repeat selections, and also to prevent mirror matches. It is also possible to prioritise some selections over others.

Contents

Installation
Use
System Impact Statement
Programmers Notes
History
Licence and Registration
Liability
Contact

Installation

Run "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions. To remove Versus, use the "Add/Remove Programs" option in the Control Panel. Versus stores all its data files in the designated application data area, often "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Sinner\Versus\". If you would prefer that it saves in the same directory as Versus either run the program from a removable drive, such as a floppy of a USB drive, or delete the "DefSet.txt" file from the Versus directory.

Use

Versus comes ready for use with Soul Calibur IV (and with Soul Calibur II and III names entered but not enabled), but it is an easy matter to change. Open up Versus and press the "About" button to show the "About" window. Select "Prog Dirs" from the selection box at the bottom, press "Open Dirs" and then close Versus after the two folder windows open. In the folder window that does not have "Versus.exe" in it open the Versus.txt file. This is just a plain text file and you simply add any names you want to the list, up to a total of 1000. Any name is OK providing it has less than 100 characters, although long names will be clipped in the main view. If there is a name you wish to temporally disable simple add "#" in front of it. You can also prioritise some selections over others by simply adding more than one copy of the name. There must be a carriage return (enter) after the last name. When finished simply save the file and reload Versus.

Once the configuration file is finished you are ready to rumble. Simply press the "Go" button to select the next bout. To view a list of the previous matches press the "More" button and the window will expand. (The list shows a maximum of approximately 5000 selections. When this is exceeded then the start of the list is progressively erased.) Also shown when the window is expanded is the selection options. These allow you to enable/disable mirror matches (as in select the same name for both sides) and to enable/disable repeating. If you want a list fast you can press the "10 More" or "100 More" buttons, and you can use the "Copy" function for a one-button copy to the clipboard.

System Impact Statement

We go to great lengths to reduce system impact, but we feel that it is still important to explain here what our programs do to your system. If you feel we are missing something, or you need further clarification, please contact us.

Programmers Notes

There shouldn't be any major apparent changes in this version. It is just a rebuild of the lower libraries.

This program was written for the purpose that it does. Nothing more, nothing less. Even so, if you think that it needs a bit more then please send me your ideas. Remember though that I want it to remain small and free. Thus anything complicated probably will not happen.

History

Licence and Registration

This program is released as Guiltware. If you find it useful and wish to show appreciation then either simply tell us, donate, or consider registering another program. There is no requirement to do anything; the program will not nag, expire, nor is it missing any features. Permission is given for all forms of distribution, including CD compilations and Websites, providing the ZIP file is unaltered and it is made clear that Versus is a Guiltware program and that any costs are for the distribution, not the program itself.

Versus is a copyrighted work and thus permission is not given for you to decompile, disassemble, modify, translate, enhance or create derivative works from this program. If you feel that you need to do any of those actions, and that those rules do not apply to you, contact us first.

Liability

Sinner Computing accepts no liability for this software to the maximum extent allowable by law. Installing this software is the decision of the installer, and signifies that you agree with this liability statement. Thus, any damage/loss caused by the use of this software is not in any way the responsibility of Sinner Computing. This includes, but is not limited to, physical damage and loss of income/time. In no event shall the maximum liability of Sinner Computing exceed the registration fee paid by the user, if any. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such jurisdictions the liability of Sinner Computing shall be limited to the extent permitted by law. If at any time you do not find these conditions agreeable you are required to remove this software.

Contact

Advice/insults (on the subject of the program, not the programmer) are always welcome. To help users keep up to date we send out newsletters whenever there is a major new version of Versus. To join this list simply send an EMail with "VersADD" in the subject. To be removed from this list, write an EMail with "VersREMOVE" in the subject. (Sinner Computing does not sell your EMail address or any other personal information to anyone.) In addition, we have a RSS feed that is updated whenever there is a new version of any program.