Versus
Version 1.002	25 KB
5 Mar 05	98SE / ME / NT / 2K / XP
	Freeware

Versus
Version 1.002
22 Feb 06

Written by Andrew Josef Glina for ACAPsoft using MASM32 assembly language.

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Program Info

We at ACAPsoft 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 seem 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.

Tested on

Win98SE
WinME
WinNT4
Win2000
WinXP

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:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\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 II (and with Soul Calibur 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 reloadVersus.

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 5000 characters. 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.

Programmers Notes

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 my 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 Freeware. If you find Versus useful and wish to show appreciation then either simply tell us or consider registering another program. There is no requirement to do either. 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 Freeware program and that any costs are for the distribution, not the program itself. Full terms are on the FAQ page on our website.

Liability

ACAPsoft 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 unintentional damage/loss caused by the use of this software is not in any way ACAPsoft's responsibility, even if it is ACAPsoft's fault. This includes, but is not limited to, physical damage, or loss of income/time. 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 and currently all EMails are responded to as fast as possible. People who EMail can also be added to a newsletter list and be informed of the newest version. Simply send an EMail with "VersADD" in the subject. (The address is at the top of this file and also in the program itself in the "About" window.) To be removed from this list, write an EMail with "VersREMOVE" in the subject. ACAPsoft does not give out your EMail address to anyone.