1<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//IETF//DTD HTML//EN">��<html>����<head>��<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">��<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 3.0">��<title>Virtual Benchrest II</title>��</head>����<body background="images/bg.gif" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" link="#000080"��vlink="#808080" leftmargin="35">��<layer left="35">����<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="615">�� <tr>�� <td align="center"><img src="images/silly_shooter.gif" alt="Virtual Benchrest Shooter"�� width="300" height="105"> <br>�� <img src="images/vb_logo.gif" alt="Virtual Benchrest II" width="500" height="55"><br>�� <font face="Arial">Sponsored by <a href="http://www.kcmultimedia.com"><strong>KC�� Multimedia and Design Group, Inc.</strong></a><br>�� Builders of Functional Software Solutions and Interactive Websites.</font><h2><strong><font�� face="Arial"><a href="#download">Download VBR II</a> </font></strong></h2>�� </td>�� </tr>��</table>����<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="615">�� <tr>�� <td valign="top" width="50%"><menu>�� <li><a href="#Whatisvbr"><font face="Arial"><strong>What is Virtual Benchrest?</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="#whatsnew"><font face="Arial"><strong>What's new in VBR II?</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="#system"><font face="Arial"><strong>System Requirements</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><strong><a href="#download">Download VBR II</a> </strong>(Updated-<strong>2.04</strong>)</font></li>�� <li><a href="screenshot.html"><font face="Arial"><strong>Screenshots</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="#shooting"><font face="Arial"><strong>Shooting Virtual Matches</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="techinfo.html"><font face="Arial"><strong>Tecnical Overview</strong></font></a></li>�� </menu>�� <p align="center"><font color="#FF0000" face="Arial"><strong>Note: As of Oct. 15, 1998 you�� need version 2.04 to enter matches</strong></font></td>�� <td valign="top" width="50%"><menu>�� <li><strong><a href="register.html"><font face="Arial">Register to shoot in matches (<em>free</em>)</font></a></strong></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><strong><a href="matches.html">Current Match Status and Standings</a>*</strong></font></li>�� <li><a href="oldmatches/"><font face="Arial"><strong>Previous Match Results</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="logos.html"><font face="Arial"><strong>Shooter Awards and Logos</strong></font></a></li>�� <li><a href="#Links"><font face="Arial"><strong>Other Shooters' Links</strong></font></a></li>�� </menu>�� <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><em>*only shooters who have submitted groups for this match�� may see the standings until the match is completed.</em></font></td>�� </tr>��</table>����<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="615">�� <tr>�� <td><font size="2" face="Arial">Full use of this site requires a browser that is both Java�� and JavaScript capable. We suggest the latest versions of either <a�� href="http://home.netscape.com">Netscape Navigator</a> (4.04) or <a�� href="http://www.microsoft.com">Microsoft Internet Explorer</a> (4.01).</font><font�� face="Arial"> </font></td>�� </tr>��</table>����<h2><a name="Whatisvbr"><font face="Arial">What is Virtual Benchrest?</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <p><font face="Arial">Virtual Benchrest (VBR) is an interactive computer simulation of�� actual benchrest target shooting (in layman's terms, it's a "game.").�� "Group shooting," which VBR specifically simulates, is an aspect of benchrest�� shooting where the shooter attempts to place five shots all through the same bullet hole.�� Smaller five-shot "group" sizes are better than larger ones. The shooter with�� the smallest average or "aggregate" group size for a course of fire (normally�� consisting of five five-shot matches and a single five-shot warmup match) wins. </font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">Benchrest shooting looks easy. It is actually quite difficult to�� shoot consistently small groups due to the effect of varying wind pushing the bullet�� around on its brief trip to the target. If you shoot a rifle in competition, you know�� this. If you don't shoot, believe us, it is a fact. </font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">VBR is about as close as you can get to shooting benchrest without�� filling the back of your car or truck with equipment and heading off to a real match.</font></p>
1��</blockquote>����<h2><a name="whatsnew"><font face="Arial">What's new in Virtual Benchrest II?</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <p><font face="Arial">The original Virtual Benchrest I simulator was written as a web�� applet ( a small Java program designed to run in a web-browser or applet-viewer.) Also,�� the original VBR was written in an early version of the Java programming language. It�� worked, it was fun, but there was room for improvement. The <strong>new VBR II</strong> is�� written in the latest version of Java (1.1.5,) and features many improvements, while�� retaining the good features of the original. The new features include</font><ul>�� <li><font face="Arial">New network capability lets you <strong>enter and shoot virtual�� matches against other VBR players</strong>. Of course you can still relax with VBR as a�� single-player. But now you can actually shoot an aggregate and submit it to our server.�� We'll rank the scores and post the results.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><strong>New and improved graphics and audio</strong>, better�� sub-system components and controls, and better program design.Simply stated, VBR II is a�� better program than the original.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><strong>Written as a standalone application</strong>, VBR II does not�� run in a web-browser. You can run it like any other program, by simply double-clicking its�� icon.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial">VBR II is provided in two <strong>very friendly, and familiar�� "setup" programs</strong>. The Windows-specific version includes everything you�� need to run the program. You do not have to be a "java geek" to install it and�� start playing. For non-Windows users, or for users who already have a JavaSoft-compatible�� Java 1.1 runtime installed on their computer, an alternate version is offered in a generic�� Java installer.</font></li>�� </ul>��</blockquote>����<h2><a name="system"><font face="Arial">System Requirements</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <p><font face="Arial">In order for any serious Java programs to run well under Windows,�� you need a fast, Pentium class PC, or equivalent. We strongly recommend running VBR II on�� a 166 Mhz Pentium (or faster) or PowerMac with 32 MB of RAM (or more.) Less capable�� machines will probably be disappointing as a Java/VBR II platform.</font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">If you are short on horsepower for VBR II, you may still download <a�� href="http://w3.nai.net/~rvdi/vbr/benchrest.html">the original Virtual Benchrest I applet</a>,�� a lightweight version that does not feature the network capability to enter virtual�� matches.</font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">The full VBR version that includes the Java Runtime Environment,�� will require about five megabytes of hard disk space for installation. If you already have�� the Java Runtime Enironment, the actual VBR program is about 800 KB.</font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">We've tested VBR on Windows 95 /NT, SPARC/Solaris 2.5.1,�� Intel/Solaris 2.6, and MacOS 8.1 w/MRJ 2.0 . Based on past experience, we anticipate that�� it will also run on OS/2 and AIX 4.2 platforms. </font></p>��</blockquote>����<h2><a name="shooting"><font face="Arial">Shooting Virtual Matches</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <p><font face="Arial">How do you use VBR to shoot in a "virtual match?" It's�� easy.</font><ol>�� <li><font face="Arial">Download a copy of VBR II, use it to become familiar with how it�� works in practice mode and in match mode.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial">Find a web server that is hosting matches, and <a�� href="register.html">register yourself to compete</a>. KC Multimedia will be hosting�� matches on a regular basis, and registration is free. You'll receive a user name and�� password by email, that you will use when you electronically submit your match for�� official scoring.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial">Use VBR II to shoot a match on your computer sometime between the�� official start and end times of the match. You can use VBR offline to do this. At KC�� Multimedia, we give you a week to shoot a match and submit it to the server. When you are�� ready, go on the Internet, and use VBR II's "Submit Match" function to send your�� best match aggregate for the week to the server. You may only submit one match for the�� weekly match.<br>�� </font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial">You can <a href="matches.html">check the current standings</a> at any�� time, which will change as other virtual shooters submit their matches. The standings are�� final when the official match period expires. Winners may download appropriate virtual�� "patches" that can be printed out, or displayed on personal web pages.</font></li>�� </ol>��</blockquote>����<h2><a name="download"><font face="Arial">Download Virtual Benchrest II</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <p><font face="Arial">We offer three versions for download. All versions contain the exact�� same VBR program.</font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">The <strong>Windows 95/NT full installation</strong> includes�� everything you need to run VBR, including the Java Runtime Environment. Download it, run�� the downloaded file, and a familiar setup program will guide you through the installation�� process. The installer will place Virtual Benchrest items in your Start menu. It does not�� get any easier. </font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">The <strong>MacOS</strong> bin file expands to a java-powered�� installer that will copy Virtual Benchrest to a folder of your choice on your hard disk,�� and drop an icon on your desktop that can be used to start VBR like any other Mac program.</font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial">Finally, the smaller,<strong> multi-platform, Java installer</strong>�� is designed for <strong>Unix</strong> or <strong>Windows</strong> systems that already�� have an installed Java 1.1 runtime (Java 1.1.2 or higher.) The Java installer is actually�� a Java program that self-installs VBR on your system. It also features a very�� user-friendly interface, but you must have a Java runtime to run the installer. </font></p>�� <p><font face="Arial"><em>If you are not sure if you have a Java Runtime, then you�� probably don't. Java runtimes are not yet "standard equipment" on PC's. The�� ability to run Java applets in a web browser does not mean that you have a Java runtime�� installed.</em></font></p>�� <p><a href="download.html"><font size="3" face="Arial"><strong>Go to the Download Area Now</strong></font></a></p>��</blockquote>����<h2><a name="Links"><font face="Arial">Shooters' Links</font></a></h2>����<blockquote>�� <ul>�� <li><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.benchrest.com">Benchrest.com </a>- 100% Pure�� Benchrest!</font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.xtremeaccuracy.com">Xtremeaccuracy.com </a>- a�� haven on the WWW for precision shooters!</font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.shooters.com/gunlinks/">Shooters Gunlinks</a> -�� "The Web Encyclopedia of Shooting"</font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.gunsgunsguns.com/gunhoo/">GunHoo - Gun Pages�� Central</a> - The site for finding firearms-related resources.</font></li>�� <li><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.nra.org">National Rifle Association</a> -�� Training, Competition, Safety, Legislative.</font></li>�� </ul>��</blockquote>����<p align="center"><img src="images/6ppc.gif" width="205" height="45"> </p>��<div align="center"><center>����<address>�� Copyright © 1998 by Rocky Fikki / Bill Giel, <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br>�� <a href="http://www.kcmultimedia.com">KC Multimedia and Design Group, Inc.</a><br>
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