Here's what you downloaders have had to say about Spades the
charityware cardgame from MORGAMANIA & Nagrom Productions Charityware:
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"Morgan, I'm not sure if I should be thanking you or not. I downloaded
Spades from AOL and now my wife is always on the computer, keeping me
away from playin' Solitaire. This was one of the best things I've ever
done with the computer though, my wife LOVES the game and has nothing
but praise for it. If you would be so kind as to let me know an address
for the Covenant House chapter nearest to ________, CA. I would like to
make a contribution as requested for your "Charityware". Keep up the
good work and keep those upgrades coming!!!! Thanks !!
Tom 'n Rene' "
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"Thank again for a great program. I play it at least an hour a day and
even though I have hundereds of dollars of commercial games, yours is the
only one I play every day."
Ron Schmars
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"Just wanted to tell you that I downloaded your Spades game yesterday and
I haven't stopped playing! I have always been a big spade fan, but I
can't seem to get the people together to play. This wonderful game takes
care of that. I am sending a contribution to the Covenant House in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida today.
Thanks again!"
Veronica King
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"Hey, Morgan...
I downloaded your spades with sound, I loved the first version but this
is awesome I did send a copy to my brother.. We as kids set around at home
and always played spades. I am sending a $25.00 to the covenent house.
Have you thought about Ucre, it's my husband's favorite. You are very
talented and making a game as a donation is really BIG OF YOU.........."
SJD123
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"Hello, I would like to tell you, you have a wonderful game and Solid
Waste Management in Houston, Texas loves it, it runs great on Win95
and Win 3.11. Hard game sometimes, but a challege. We want more so,
where do we send the donation and get more of this great game....Thanks,"
Miklos L. Fitch
Benefits Section
Solid Waste Management
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"Morgan,
I must commend you on a wonderful version of spades. It happens to be
the best version of spades that I've had the pleasure playing. I am
sending a $20.00 donation to the Covenant house in New York tomorrow and
would appreciate any upgrades to spades.
By the way, would you happen to know how to play Bid Whist (hint!)?"
Connie
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"I have just mailed my $15 donation to the NYC chapter of Covenant House.
Please rush me my registered version. My compliments to your programming
prowess. The spades game is most excellent, unfortuantely it is very
addictive."
Charlie Muscato
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"I live in _____,LA which is 60 miles SW of New Orleans. I will make a
donation so I can play the updated version. I love the game....
I will send it to the Covanent House in New Orleans."
Ryan
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"I REALLY ENJOY THIS GAME!!"
William J. Sharkey
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"Your SPADES game looks good and the Covenant House charity looks like a
very worthwhile cause. Send me a reply re. how to arrange/verify my
donation.
Very nice web site, too."
Peter K. Joneleit
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"Just wanted to let you know I downloaded your Spades game awhile back
and have been enjoying it! A donation is on its way to Covenant House
here in Houston for registration."
Glenna
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"Hi Morgan, I have just cut a check for $35 to Covenant House here in NYC.
Thanks, Great Game " David Coleman
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"Thanks for the game. It's a hoot. I've sent, as of 4/5/96 $25.00 to
Covenant House in NY. Thanks again. Keep up the good work."
Mosko 13
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"Thanks for the opportunity to download a great game and do something for
the community at the same time.This is to let you know that I've forwarded
a $15.00 donation to Covenant House, New York, NY. Thanks again, and keep
those creative juices flowing."
DPoinT1273
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"Dear Mr. Dunn:
A supporter of Covenant House has told us about your card game and
your request that users send a donation to Covenant House.
We want to thank you for this kind support. Unfortunately, our
supporter did not tell us how to access the game ourselves. Could
you e-mail me this information.
Note that you can reach our site at http://www.CovenantHouse.org For
Latin America site http://magi.com/crica/casalnza.html"
Sincerely yours,
Dick Hirsch
S.V.P. Communications
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"You are right. The list is too small. Mr. Dunn, by making your
spade game to raise money shows you also have a big "heart". I
have much respect for you and the donation will be sent out this
Monday. About a year ago, I saw many homeless people living and
sleeping in an old sub-way tunnel while there was snow outside.
Man, I still can not get that out of my mind ! I want to thank you
for everything you have done."
Jim King
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"I just got the charityware version of spades from AOL.... VERY NICE!!!!"
SkipandDeb
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"Thank you for making such a great game available on-line....I was in the
Marine Corps for 4 years and we played Spades all the time. It's so hard
to find good quality Spades players these days! Not to mention the fact
that when I do find someone who even knows how to play, when I ask them
if they play "moes", they look at me as if I'm smokin' something!...I made
a donation to the Covenent House in CA...Thank you for bringing back the
days of the Corps!"
Heather
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"I am very pleased with your program, I had been holding off downloading
because of the time it takes and I pay 800# charges. However it appears
that the time I spent downloading the other spades games was a waste...
After trying 7 others, I am finally satisfied............."
ChuckC3294
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"I play your game all the time and really love it. I would happily
contribute to Covenant House "
Meg
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" Being in the military I get my share of spades playing. I was just
surfing around on Compuserve and found your version by accident so I
thought I'd give it a try. You know I love it. It is very competitive
and exciting. I will recommend it to all my spades playing friends.
Don't worry, I will not forget to make a contribution to Covenant House."
Brian Meisner
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"CHARITYWARE, WHAT A GREAT AND GENEROUS IDEA! I COMMEND YOU
MR. DUNN. I REALLY ENJOY YOUR SPADES GAME AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE
"UPGRADES". I HAPPILY SENT OUT MY DONATION TODAY TO THE COVANANT HOUSE IN
WASHINGTON, DC. THAT IS THE NEAREST ONE TO ME.
BLESS YOU AND YOURS."
Tina Hawk-Curtis
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" I am contacting you to let you know that while I have been in the
hospital, my wife sent a donation to Covenant House. I thought would
get back to you and let you know so I could get the updated version of
spades. While I am recovering from surgery I can't do much but play on
my computor,so your game is getting alot of use. The game is lots of fun
and dosen't require much to play.
Thanks again,"
Ken
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"As requested my donation to Covenant House will go in the mail tomorrow.
Your spades game is the best I have yet seen, and I look forward to the
upgrades that may result from your efforts."
Chip Morse
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"Wow! Now I can play Spades even when I can't round up three more
people to play! Great job. My donation to Covenant House is on
the way."
Eric Dulaney
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"I have enjoyed enumerable hours of SPADES on an actual card table but
now you have afforded me the opportunity to hone up on my skills. Thanks
so very much (my partners appreciate my increased skills as well).
Many Thanks,"
DJB
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"I just downloaded your spades game and it is excellent! I'm discovering
a lot I didn't know about the game. We play with "real" cards every
weekend with our friends and I know that playing your version will help
me improve my live game. Charityware is a wonderful concept and I am
making a donation to Covenant House this evening when I pay my bills.
My best wishes to you in your continued good works."
Debbie
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"Thank you for the Spades Game, it is really great, much better than
Solitaire. I live in Charleston, WV, and I am not sure where the nearest
Covenant House is, or where to make a donation. If you could please give
me a number or address, I will make a donation. Thanks again for the game."
Sincerely,
Chad Wolfe
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"Firstly, having recently downloaded your Spades game from AOL, I must
commend you for an excellent product.You've got one of the meanest
Spades games going that I've had the pleasure of coming across.
Secondly, a donation has been mailed to the Covenant House in New York.
It's not much, however every bit helps, and I commend you on your concept
of charity-ware for such a worthy cause."
Blessed Be,
Alden Simon
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"Downloaded your spades game a few days ago. You are very talented. ...
The idea of charityware is wonderful! As the Executive Director of a non
profit organization I know how hard it is to get much needed funds to
operate the programs needed by the charity's recepients. Bless you for
sharing your sunshine with a charity that does so much good. Would you
email the address of the closest Covenant House to me? I am in _____
spitting distance from Houston. I know there is one in the city. I can
donate there or, if you wish, to one in a smaller city that may be in
more need. Let me know where you want the donation to go.
You are a rare jewel in today's society of "gimme" and "I want" ers.
Have a wonderful holiday.
With warmest regards,
Mary _____"
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"Thanks ever so much for sending the Spades update. We especially like
the cut-throat option and the ability to save created players to disk.
Also the option for card table color...Have you written any other games?
I've tried a lot of shareware games but have found very few worth keeping
and paying for. Spades is terrific!"
Annguth
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"I AM SENDING $15 TODAY TO COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA HERE IN ANCHORAGE FOR A
REGISTRATION FEE FOR YOUR SPADES GAME. I REALLY ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF
YOUR SPADES GAME. THE OTHER COMPUTERIZED CARD GAMES I USE DO NOT PROVIDE
THE MENTAL CHALLENGE YOURS DOES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Dale_____"
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"...I like it.I have used another Windows Spades game, and it is nice,
but it doesn't have all the cool sound effects and options that yours
has...I like your idea of sending a donation to Covenant House in lieu of
paying for the program.
Debra W"
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"...I thought the idea of charityware was a brilliant one. Was this your
own idea or are there other people doing the same thing? Either way my
hat's off to you!
Chris"
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"I just downloaded your spades game and love it, a donation is on the
way to the Covenant house." Babart 18
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"what's up cuz? i'm here at mommy's house playing your spades game.
i gotta give you your props on the game, it's better than the other one
that mom has loaded on her computer."
Sheree' (my cousin)
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"I just wanted to let you know that I think this is the best computer
spades game that I have the pleasure of playing, pat yourself on the back
for me. Adding sound would make it even better. The sound of slamming
the table would be right on time.Please send me more information about
the organization you wish the donations to be sent to.
Thanks,"T""
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"Recently downloaded your spades game and I love it!!!!! Also think money
goes to a good charity.I'm interested in getting the updated version of
the software. Thanks for the great game.
Brown"
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"I've been wanting to get a computer spades game for a long time, and was
glad to have found yours online....I'm ripping a check of to Covenant
House as we speak, but the amount is only $10. I don't have a lot of
money, otherwise I would have bought a commercial version of spades
long ago! I hope to see an upgrade, if you have one sometime soon!
In the meantime, you're doing a great job! And thanks for the Freeware!
Wendy "
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"Hey Morgan,...I promise to send a donation of $20...
Tom"
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"Morgan,
Hey I downloaded your spades game Thursday from AOL and I just love it!
Jim"
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"Mr. Morgan,
I got your Spades game off AOL a few days ago ...Thanks for a very
enjoyable game.
Gordon"
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"GREAT, THANKS FOR THE UPGRADE !
M"
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"I've already figured out that Lillian and Morgan are the toughest to
beat - I lost to them at least ten times already :).....I just lost to
Lillian and Morgan a few minutes ago. It was pretty ugly!!! They kept
setting me.....I'll try again later.
Brown"
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"Morgan, I think you game is far too advanced for shareware, I would like
to see you market it.
Uncle Todd"
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"...Thanks again for a really fun game. Its funny how the old stand bys
get played more than the complex new games.
Gordon"
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"Thanks Morgan,
Let me know when you upgrade again. I see that you are very dedicated
to making SPADES better...Again, let me congratulate you on your program
so far. You're doing a great job.
Tom"
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"I have downloaded your Spades game and I LOVE it.
John"
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"I downloaded your Spades game a few days ago and have been having a lot
of fun playing with it. This morning I mailed a check to Covenant House--
what a great idea!
Ann"
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"I recently downloaded and played your newest version of Spades. It is
an excellent game, probably the best spades game out there.
Helrazr"
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"With games like your Spades out there who needs DOOM?"
Carl
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"Hi, I'm new to aol, and I recently downloaded your game. I have to say
it is the most entertaining game for windows I have ever played. I Must
have the updated version!
I just sent a check for $20 to the address you provided. Please get back
to me with details."
Thanx,
Shamrokski
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"...I am truly going to be addicted to the game now and love the 'no
partners' option made available. Thank you for creating such a wonderful
game that will keep me busy for hours.
At your request I have made a donation ($25.00) to Covenant House of
New York City. I look forward to further Charity-ware software that not
only allows me hours of enjoyment but also helps kids find a place to
go when they have nowhere else to turn.
Once again thank-you for the game and for enlightening me to a very
worthwhile cause."
Joe Edell
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"Dear Morgan,
I recently downloaded your 11-95 version of Spades. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Mainly, I remember hearing about the game when I was a kid, but never got
a chance to play it. Now, here I am recovering a lost opportunity.
I am a card game nut!!!!! All kinds of solitaire, hearts, poker, SPADES,
you name it, I play it, and enjoy it thoroughly. I haven't quite figured
out bridge yet.
My laptop is my companion for my daily train commute. For that reason, I
have been looking for new games (especially card games), or better versions
of some older ones. I was truly impressed by yours. Now, I am hopelessly
addicted!!
Now, to the nuts and bolts. I was blown away to see you were doing this
for the Covenant House. Father Bruce has done some amazing work with
those kids leading a horrible life. I have sent him money in the past,
but since I got an unexpected birthday check (from my PARENTS!!??!!) I
will make sure I send Covenant House a portion of that!!!
Again, THANXTHANXTHANXTHANXTHANX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please drop a line
keeping me posted with whatever madness your are up to. I can't wait
to hear!!"
Yours,
Mitzi Tremaine
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"Morgan. I downloaded your Spades game (12-24-95 version) around the
first of the year to evaluate it. It is clearly the superior spades
game of the 5 or 6 that I have tried. It is remarkably flexible for
setting preferences. It is the only one that can be configured to
play Spades in the manner in which I learned. It also has all the
playing options that I was aware of and many more. You have done a
magnificent job of realistically recreating the game on computer in
a manner similar to the way it is played in real life........I sent
a $25 contribution to Covenant House of Washington, DC today, as you
suggested. Your compensation arrangement is very generous on your
part; I am sure they appreciate it. Although Covenant House was not
formerly one of the charities to which I gave, I was aware of the good
work they did and was happy to make the donation to them. "
Darryl Schenk
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Your words of encouragement, thoughtful comments, and constructive
criticism have made Spades more enjoyable for me day after day!
THANKING YOU ALL,
Morgan