[The above documentation for Computer Cricket appeared in INSIDE INFO No.17 February 1985.  Since then, the author has added a utility called SERIES.BAS to enable you to run a whole series between six teams.  These notes are provided to explain how to use this utility.]

RUN YOUR OWN SERIES

SERIES.BAS will create another file called SERIES.DAT.  The program initially presents you with two choices.

1. Start New Series:
Choose this option to start a new series.  The existing SERIES.DAT file will be re-initialized so a verification prompt is included to prevent you accidentally wiping out the records of a partially completed series.

2. Continue Current Series:
If this option is chosen, you will move immediately to a four-choice menu.  The choices are as follows:

(a) Next Match Details - Select this option and the two teams to play the next match in the series will be displayed together with the venue.

(b) Record Match Results - Select this option and you will be led through the process of recording the results of the match you have just played.  The inputs required are the winning team and, except in the semi-finals and grand final, the losing team and the run-rate for each team.  The data file will be updated when you complete these inputs.

(c) Series Summary - This option will display all teams on the screen together with the number of games played, the number of wins and, except during the finals, the total points scored.  During the finals, the teams are rank-ordered on a re-formatted screen and additional information is presented so that you will know exactly where you are in the final series.

(d) Exit - This option will cause you to exit the program.