Help Topics
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Introduction
Aces Up! Solitaire is a a fun, free-flying card game played by a single player. Though the gameplay itself may seem simple, it
does require a bit of strategy. If you can make the right moves at the right time, you will have aced the game. Those who want to
complete their squadron sooner are sure to take advantage of Aces Up Buddy.
Aces Up Buddy scans the Aces Up! Solitaire game then automatically begins keeping track of the gameplay itself thus enabling the Buddy to
automatically play (or show) the right move at the right time. It is intelligent enough to determine when an ace is needed to shoot down a
bothersome card, and to decipher when one move is better than another. There's no out-maneuvering this ace of the skys!
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The Interface (GUI)
Let's get to know the Aces Up Buddy interface. The main GUI provides a mini copy of the actual game in progress and is used primarily
for illustrating hints. Below are the interactive buttons for an arrangement of play options. If you prefer to let the bot play for you, select autoplay
and use the Collapse feature to minimize the display (you can Expand it any time). If you prefer manual play, make use of the
show hint and play hint options when you want a little help.
Aces Up Buddy also offers an arrangement of menu options: Options, Rooms and
Help. You can learn more about these by reading below. |
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Menu Options
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The Options menu allows you to access Aces Up 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 Aces Up Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Rooms menu has one of most valuable features of Aces Up Buddy. It contains backdoors to each of Pogo's Aces Up! Solitaire room topics. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use Aces Up 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 Aces Up 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 |
Action |
| Always on top |
Keeps Aces Up Buddy on top of all windows all the time. |
| Always hint |
Overrides the Show Hint button and displays the hint automatically. |
| Minimize to tray |
Sends the Buddy to the tray (instead of the taskbar) when the minimize button is pressed. |
| Always play again |
Keeps Aces Up Buddy starting new games automatically when autoplay is on. |
| Play Time |
Sets the autoplay game time for X number of hours to infinite. |
| New game if stuck |
Begins a new game if ever the Buddy becomes stuck. If unchecked, Aces Up Buddy will wait for your return. |
| Use Undo |
Chooses the "Undo" option when there are no moves left. |
| Play sound on startup |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. |
| Play Speed |
Adjusts how slow or fast rounds are completed during autoplay. |
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How To Use
- Log on to Pogo games with your username and password.
- Launch Aces Up Buddy when your game opens. It automatically recognizes it and is ready to work.
- Manual players can use the play hint and show hint options.
- Autoplayers need only press the AutoPlay button to have Aces Up Buddy complete the games automatically.
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Optimizing Performance
- Keep off!: Keep Aces Up Buddy off of your game window so that it can always see the game and play efficiently.
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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
Aces Up 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 Aces Up 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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