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»»»» Help on !SpaceBall (C) Andrew Cawte 1991
This version of !SpaceBall is public domain - you can copy and distribute it
freely, via any media, as long as:
i) You do not sell this program for a profit, or include it on a disc for
which you are charging (a small charge to cover media and postage is OK).
I retain the exclusive copyright on this application.
ii) The application is supplied complete and unaltered, including this file.
Any modifications should be sent to me at the address below so that I
know what the latest version is.
The object of the game
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If you can't work out the object of this game, then you're not worthy of the
Archimedes. I can't be bothered to explain it in minute and nauseous detail.
Notes
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At present, the only material which can be used to build indestructible
bricks is a rather strange semi-magnetic, semi-compressible, striped
compound. This may cause the ball to behave in strange ways, but scientists
are working on it and may soon have genuinely solid, indestructible bricks.
Watch this space for details!
The game is controlled entirely by the mouse.
I know it can get a bit jerky at times (especially if you don't have
MEMC1a). If you would like to translate some more of the game into ARM code
then feel free to do so - there may be a small prize for the first person to
send me a (mostly) ARM code version.
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Don't forget to look out for my other PD software, currently:
!BackGrd - a sticky backdrop program that doesn't crash all the time!
(unlike one I could mention!) Supports multiple backdrop states for
different purposes, multiple drags to the backdrop from Filer windows,
replacing dull grey background with a sprite, works in any Mode etc... (nb.
this is ShareWare - the best version is available for £5 from me. THAT
version has many enhancements which enhance its usability. Why not get a
copy and find out exactly what they are?
StickyConv - converts the saved state of the PD program !StickyBD into a
backdrop file suitable for use with !BackGrd (any version).
!WordSqure - solves wordsquare puzzles. Just type in the wordsquare (the
boring bit), then just type in each word and the Arc will find it in just a
couple of seconds! (I guarantee, unless the puzzle is VERY easy, it's still
easier to type it into the Arc than solve it by hand. Wordsquares can be
saved to disc for later use, if necessary).
!Pypes - a game of strategy and quick thinking. Try to contain the gunge
that flows from an outlet on the tiled board by placing pipes on the grid
for it to flow through. A mouse controlled version of the classic game. Now
extra graphics and almost instantaneous response to the mouse add even more
to this highly acclaimed PD game.
!FileFind - finds files buried in the directory structure of a disc. Other
programs are around that can do this, but can they search in the background
(ie. without tying up the machine), search specified paths only to speed up
search time, work with ANY filing system, perform any action on the files it
finds and do all this without the use of the !System folder? I doubt it.
(This one can, in case you were wondering!)
!IconClk3d - a digital clock that sits on the icon bar. It uses a
custom-designed 3D font and looks superb.
!DuckHunt - you know !DeskDuck? Well, here's your chance to express your
deepest feelings towards the duck by shooting it! (Features digitized stereo
sound)
You should be able to get all of the above programs from the PD libraries.
If not, send me a disc of PD and an SAE and I'll copy any of those programs
you want onto it and send it back. (Sorry I can't be more helpful than that
- I'm not a PD library and can't afford to send out discs for free!)
Send money, discs and so on to:
Andrew Cawte,
64, Blenheim Gardens,
Denvilles,
Havant,
Hants.
PO9 2PW