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- GOTCHA Copyright (C) 1993 Don Herring
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- VERSION HISTORY - PUBLIC RELEASES
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- 1.0 May 1993 - Initial release.
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- Immediately after release I noticed a problem with completing a game screen.
- Nothing dangerous, just didn't display text properly or give an option of
- re-starting. Made other enhancements in formatting text and game play
- options.
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- 1.1 May 1993 - Fixed above bugs. Added program enhancements such as multi-
- colored lines, better screen wipes, choice of sound options, ability to clear
- high score file. Added a check to determine CPU in use to adjust delays for
- better graphics and sound compatibility.
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- 2.0 Jun 1993 - Fine tuned CPU speed. Added "Shareware Screen."
- Version 3.0 completed with higher levels, bonus rounds.
- Available for $10.00+$3.00 postage & handling (you know cost
- the of disks, labels, etc).
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- 2.1 Jun 1993 - Changed box fills to random colors. Made the game a
- little easier, my daughter said it was too hard. Added check to insure
- that score disk file exists, if not, creates a new file in the default
- directory. It crashed the program previously. Done alot of little things
- that weren't to important since I can't remember them.
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- 2.2 Jul 1993 - Fixed reported bug that allowed you to clear the screen real
- easy. Also added code that restricted the Meanies to the uncleared interior.
- Thanks Mike. Aloha to you too.
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- 2.3 Aug 1993 - Had to remove code that attempted to restrict Meanies to just
- the red area(v2.2). (See above) I can't get it work correctly. If v2.2 is
- out there, get rid of it. The Meanies ended up just staying upper left corner.
- If any of you programmers know of some tricks that I don't and payed attention
- in math class, drop me a line or something. Anyhow, made some enhancements
- in the screen writes and pixel checks that make the game much faster.
- Wrote a demo mode which I thought was pretty nifty. Did alot of screen
- rework to make it look perty. This was worth another release since v2.2 been
- laying around CompuServ and I don't think it worked correctly unless you
- liked a real easy game. Until next time.....
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- 2.31 Aug 1993 - Basically, a release to change the format of registering.
- Upon payment of $10.00 - that's ten buckaroos. You will be provided a
- registration number which activiates the full-version. Saves potential
- registrants $3.00, and saves me the hassles of mailing disks. Also removed
- all code that referred to the CRT Video and re-wrote all screens with
- graphics. Seems to save memory and the screen changes are nicer on the eyes
- and probably on the computer. Touched up things all around. Added some
- info for potential distributors. I had a couple of requests.
- (I couldn't believe it either.) Hasta La Vega...
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- 2.32 Aug 1993 - Fixed a continual bothersome screen problem. There were
- still times when it would define the wrong area for filling. It seems under
- control somewhat now. You may still find a little help with completing
- levels faster than you suspected. Added an option to slow down the meanies
- independently of the game speed. Game speed just basically controlled the
- loop for drawing, and didn't slow down the meanies as much as I thought it
- would. Added some better code for the bonus round that was more accurate
- in zapping you. Added a NEW option that inserts "minefields" on the screen.
- These minefields are visible to you. This option is user selectable for
- those you register the game. Added toggles for sound, number of meanies,
- minefields, speeds. You can now change these on the fly. Shareware version
- now samples all modes of GOTCHA in the last rounds.
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- 2.40 Sept 1993 - Added a little guy the chases you if you take too long to
- complete a level. Worked on some of the coding that places the mines a
- little better on the screen. FIXED a problem with resetting the score file.
- Previously when resetting it, it would trash the registration file also.
- Didn't crash the program, but you had to re-enter your registration
- number after you reset the scores. Gave more levels to the shareware
- version. Added a neat little timer bar in the bonus round to warn you
- when your running low. Touched up tidbits everywhere.
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- 2.41 Oct 1993 - Due to popular requests/complaints/suggestions I have finally
- got the meanies/Qix to restrict themselves to the uncovered/red area of the
- screen. Makes the game MUCH harder. Removed that cute little stop watch
- thingy for speed adjustments, now works in the background. That's all for
- now.
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