Help Topics
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Introduction
Be it a thousand islands or a million, they're all going to go sailing by like a breeze with IslandSol Buddy at your side.
This auto for Pogo™ Thousand Island Solitaire players is sure to shiver your timbers!
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The Interface (GUI)
If you're familiar with Play Buddy software, you'll see that IslandSol Buddy's GUI is streamline simplicity. The standard Show Hint
and Play Hint features exist for those who enjoy manual playing and just need some assistance now-and-then. For those who want the
full-speed-ahead-captain! approach there is the Start button which engages the autoplay and doubles as a Stop button.
Autoplayers may also find the Collapse feature appealing (it can always be expanded later) for space saving.
IslandSol Buddy also lists a few 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 allows you to access IslandSol 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 IslandSol Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Rooms menu has one of most valuable features of IslandSol Buddy. It contains backdoors links to each of Pogo's Thousand Island Solitaire room topics. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use IslandSol Buddy, a link to the Play Buddy Help Center, shortcuts to buy and register your copy, and a valuable Troubleshoot and Bug Report feature to use when IslandSol 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 IslandSol 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 IslandSol 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, IslandSol Buddy will wait for your return. |
| Only score 1,000 |
Tells IslandSol Buddy to finish games only when all 3 piles reach 1,000 points. |
| Always get treasure chests |
Tells IslandSol Buddy to always pick up treasure chests. |
| Save gold cards until the end |
Tells IslandSol Buddy to not use the gold cards, but to save them until the end of the game. |
| Use Powerups |
Tells IslandSol Buddy to use the cannon and lifesaver helps. |
| Play sound on startup |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. Also lets users insert their own sound file. |
| 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 IslandSol 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 start button to have IslandSol Buddy complete the games automatically.
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Optimizing Performance
- Crows-nest-high scoring: Looking to achieve the highest score AND max tokens? Select the "Only score 1,000", "Always get treasure chests", "Save gold cards until the end", and "Use Powerups" options. It might take a few games, but eventually all of these will be fulfilled and your score will be flying high, way up in the crows nest!
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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
IslandSol 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 IslandSol 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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