Help Topics
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Introduction
Turbo 21is a Blackjack style single-person card game that is easy to cruise through but difficult to master. Though Turbo 21 might seem simple, it requires careful planning and decision making to ensure that you don't get stuck at a red light. There will be times when the assistance of a good Buddy might make the difference between a great score and a rotten one.
21 Buddy makes short work of the game and lets you rake in maximum tokens in minimal time (and effort!). The program scans the Turbo 21 game, provides hints that help you with your moves and even plays the whole game for you. It is the convenient and effective way to achieve major scores and impress fellow players. |
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The Interface (GUI)
Getting used to the 21 Buddy interface is easy. The game board provides a visual reference to cards that have been played and that remain in the deck. It conveniently illustrates the statistics so you always know how many rounds have been completed and how many tokens have won. The interactive buttons provide an arrangement of options. If you prefer to let the bot play for you, select autoplay. Don't want to see the entire interface? No problem - collapse it! Stop the Buddy if it's time for a break. For those who enjoy playing the game manually, make use of the play hint and show hint options when you want a little help, and don't forget to hit reset when beginning a new game. |
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Menu Options
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The Options menu allows you to access 21 Buddy's settings and change them to suit your needs (see below). It also offers an opportunity to refer a buddy (tell a friend) about 21 Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Rooms menu has one of most valuable features of 21 Buddy. It contains backdoor links to each of Pogo's Turbo 21 room topics. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use 21 Buddy, a link to the Play Buddy Help Center, shortcuts to buy and register your copy, and a valuable Bug Report feature to use when 21 Buddy isn't working. But perhaps the most valuable feature here is the auto check at startup which automatically checks for any updates. |
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| Settings
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| Settings |
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| Always On Top |
Keeps 21 Buddy on top of all windows, all the time. |
| Minimize to tray |
Sends the Buddy to the tray (instead of the taskbar) when the minimize button is pressed. |
| Always Hint |
Overrides the Show Hint button and displays the hint automatically. |
| Click Speed |
Controls how fast 21 Buddy autoplays. |
| Play Time |
Tells 21 Buddy when to stop autoplaying. |
| Play startup sound |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. |
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How To Use 21 Buddy
- Log on to Pogo games with your username and password.
- Launch 21 Buddy and use the Rooms option to quickly enter a game room topic, then choose a room.
- When your game opens, 21 Buddy automatically recognizes it and is ready to work.
- You can play manually and use 21 Buddy as a helper or tool via the Play Hint and Show Hint features. Or select the Autoplay option and let 21 Buddy handle it all.
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Optimizing Performance
- Collapse / Expand: If you don't care about watching the Statistics or Deck, use this handy-dandy feature to save space.
- Speed: If the Buddy seems sluggish or laggy during play, try turning down the speed; not all computers are "fit" enough to handle such a quick pace.
Also, try not to have other programs running or windows open, because this may contribute to a lack of efficiency.
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HELP!
It won't recognize the game window
Double-check that you have the newest version available. Do this by using the check for update feature under the Help menu on the Buddy. Also, the "News" section at the top of this page has a link to "Updated Buddies." Here you can see if the Buddy has been recently updated and why.
Now make sure that all the system requirements for the Buddy are met. These include Windows XP or Vista, Internet Explorer, Sun Java, and appropriate display settings.
It won't work
First, go to the Help menu on the Buddy and visit the Troubleshoot page to see if your solution is there. No luck? Select the Bug Report feature under the HELP tab on the Buddy. Fill in the required fields, capture the screen, and then send it. Play Buddy Support will receive it and respond to you via e-mail.
Miscellaneous / Other
Don't see an answer to your question, or do you think something else needs to be added to this help file? If so, e-mail support@playbuddy.com with your suggestion. |
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Registering your software
21 Buddy is trialware and it cannot be used once the seven day trial period has expired. To avoid losing a great buddy, buy your copy by using the BUY NOW option in the HELP menu or use the link given below. If you have already purchased and need help registering, please click here.
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download 21 buddy
| Requirements |
| Windows XP or Vista |
| Sun Java |
| Internet Explorer 6.0+ |
Note: AOL users will need to open their games and operate their Buddies in IE Windows
| Found a bug? |
| Help us squash it! Report it using your buddy's HELP menu option |
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