Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I load Hotspots on to my computer? The CD should autorun when put into your CD drive. If this does not happen, go to Start, Run and type in d:Hotspots.exe, where D is the letter of the CD drive. If you have downloaded the software run the executable by double-clicking and follow the installation process How do I configure the board and tiles? Please refer to the configuration section of the help files on this website.What are the system requirements? Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Screen Resolution 800x600 or above, 64MB RAMCan I play Scrabble in Hotspots? Yes, because you can configure the board, the letter frequencies, the letter values and the value for a bonus word individually. The dictionary can be set to an appropriate word list. The default dictionary for Hotspots is compatible with International (Sowpods) Scrabble.How do I eliminate bad language being played by the computer or accepted from a player? Hotspots Version 1.3 optionally filters foul language, so it cannot be played by the computer. The option can be password protected. What if I forget the bad language filter password? Submit a feedback form with a valid email address for instructions on retrieving a forgotten password. Why does the game play words that are not allowed? The words that are allowed in Hotspots are those listed in the dictionary file that Hotspots is currently using. All the words Hotspots generates must be in this dictionary, even if they appear unusual. Try searching for a definition on dictionary.comHow do I challenge the words played by Hotspots? There is no need to challenge Hotspots because the words it places are from the program's dictionary and will be valid. You can configure the dictionary to restrict the computer's vocabulary as described in the help section under Configuration. However, future versions are planned to permit the user to override a computer's challenge or reject a computer's last move based on configuration options.Why does Hotspots play words like agless, ard, tak, oe, te - these are not real? Words like this are obscure but valid and have definitions in various dictionaries. Also, it is important to realise that two and three letter words are essential building blocks in a crossword based word game allowing longer words to be placed on the board - please see the Introduction to Word Lists section for a fuller explanation.The word VIZOR is in a dictionary I chose with a meaning yet Hotspots challenges it and refuses the play. Why? A valid dictionary in Hotspots does not contain definitions, just a listing of all valid words each on a separate line and in upper case. It is highly likely a valid dictionary has not been used with Hotspots.Why does the computer challenge every move that I make? Why does the computer not allow me to make a valid move? It is likely the dictionary is not set up correctly. The fix for this issue is to click on the 'set dictionary' option on the menus provided. Navigate to the installation directory of Hotspots and find the file 'dictionary.txt'. Set this as the dictionary to use during games. Follow the steps below if you are not sure how to set the dictionary:
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