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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
- ----------------------
- 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
- -----
- 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