Help Topics
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Introduction
Pogo Bowl is the online version of good 'ol fashioned bowling.
The action is fun but can prove challenging.
Bowling Buddy provides the sometimes much needed
respite for your hand by scanning
your current Bowling game and making the shots for you. Bowling Buddy uses the visual
interface to show you the best
move, making it simple for you to score major
points. To discover all of the fun features of this bowling auto, continue reading.
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The Interface (GUI)
Getting to know the Bowling Buddy interface is easy. The main console provides a visual
reference to the current game status, including the pins. The status of the game (number of shots taken, strikes and spares obtained during autoplay)
is visible in the status bar at the bottom of the Buddy. The interactive collapse button provides a helpful option for those trying to save space,
and can be expanded again at any time. The play hint and show hint features will do exactly that.
And let us not forget the Autoplay feature! As the button suggests, this is where users can
engage Bowling Buddy in automatic play.
Bowling Buddy also offers an arrangement of menu options: File, Options, and Help. You can learn more about these by reading below. |
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Menu Options
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The File menu gives users another way to exit the Buddy. |
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The Options menu allows you to access Bowling 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 Bowling Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use Bowling 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 Bowling 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 Bowling 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 Bowling Buddy starting new games automatically when autoplay is on. |
| Play time |
Sets the autoplay game time for X number of hours to infinite. |
| Play sound on startup |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. Also lets users insert their own sound file. |
| Strike Settings |
Offers three shot options - the default setting and two customizeable options. |
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How To Use
- Log on to Pogo games with your username and password.
- Launch Bowling Buddy when your game opens. It automatically recognizes it and is ready to work. The interface gives users access to two
prominent elements: play hint will play the next best move when manual players get stuck, while the autoplay makes the Buddy do all of the gameplay.
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Optimizing Performance
- Speed and Efficiency: To complete rounds quickly and efficiently, use the autoplay feature and select "Always Play Again" under the Buddy's Options.
- Strike one... strike two...: If you have a special shot combination that you like to use, then experiment with the custom settings under the Options menu; the settings automatically save.
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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
Bowling 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 Bowling 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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