FAQ

1. How did you get the source code?

   The source code was obtained directly from Lance, with his permission, and he is in contact with me about the work regularly. He was befriended by myself and Philip Lupi, who helped him understand our motives for obtaining the code. He is excited about seeing the games continue to get new life after so long.

2. Can I obtain the source code?

   Of course! The source code is available in the GitHub repository where you download the games. The code is available under the Affero GPL license.

3. Where can I get team files, schedules, etc.?

   If you're needing files for the "classic" releases or for DOSBox, you can visit "Haffner Files" on Facebook for current and ongoing projects. Or, visit the "Community Files" Google drive for large packages of files for each sport.

   Udpated releases for the games will include all files needed to run games and track stats for every season data is available for.

4. Can I help you in some other way?

   Of course! If you find any bugs, or have issues / requests, please submit them to the GitHub page for the project where you downloaded this. Otherwise, until I formally port the games to a new language, compiling them for Mac and Linux systems requires those systems to run and test on. Virtualization and containers help, but I only have one aging laptop to use.

5. Where is Hat Trick Hockey? Rampage Wrestling? etc.

   The primary programmers for these games was not Lance; he simply helped distribute the games through his successful methods. It is not known what condition their sources are in, but I’d be glad to review them if available. These 4 games have kept me busy, however, and to improve them I need to narrow my focus.

6. Does this change anything with the files I have?

   No major changes were made to how the code operates. Some changes to the existing file formats was needed for complete stat tracking or better usability, so any files you have from existing versions will not work with the updated releases. Conversion routines are being included to help you migrate.

7. When will you add feature x or update for modern rules?

   You should continue to see significant releases in 2024 and 2025, adding new rules and fixing all known bugs. I will also be adding "missing" features. The exact timing of releases will depend on the complexity of the work. Rest assured I am committed to seeing these games reach their full potential.

8. Can you share your future plans for the games?

   I've already cleaned up the menus, added modern rules and generated more accurate simulation. Future efforts will be to improve usability and drive the game data to load from database files. This allows me to use more modern data and improve accuracy even more.

9. Do you at least have a timeline for your work?
   My tentative goals are as follows:

• By Winter 2025, I anticipate having an updated release of 3-in-1 Football that will have update rulesets and added features for gameplay.

• By Spring 2025, I hope to have an updated release of Full Count Baseball that will fix seveeral bugs and have updated rulesets.

• I don’t expect significant changes to the supported utilities.

10. Are you asking for money for this? I want to pay you!

    Freely you have received; freely give. [Matt 10:8]

    The source code was gifted to me free by Lance, who had gifted his earnings from the games to missions. I am looking for donations, but you can always buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/lhgames. If funds there grow beyond my needs they will go towards statistical research for the games.