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- Version History:
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- Changes in version 2.6:
- Ñ converted to a "fat binary" running native on both 680x0 and PowerPC Macs
- Ñ added new diamond pieces with distribution
- Ñ replaced Peter Wagner Short Sample with Animal Instinct
- Ñ added error message when reg name and reg code don't match
- Ñ fixed bug with conflict between show_help and Aaron
- Ñ enabled correct operation when "Tetris Max Data" folder is a Finder alias
- Ñ added highlighting of latest high score in high score list
- Ñ made current music, pieces, background selections visible in prefs dialog
- Ñ added checking for corrupted/malformatted high scores file
- Ñ fixed bug where computer "autoplay" could cause weird phantom menu selections
- Ñ fixed high score saver so it wouldn't create corrupt output files
- Ñ consolidated registration form to one page, email regs no longer available
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- Changes in version 2.4:
- Ñ added shareware notice and instant registration with a code
- Ñ major overhaul of code, rewriting most functions and increasing stability
- Ñ added a high-score file builder that reads scores from v2.3 and v2.3.1
- Ñ included a pre-printed registration form
- Ñ added "personalization" box to optionally display name of the registered user
- Ñ corrected support for 16- and 24-bit color displays
- Ñ allowed longer names to be entered in high score list
- Ñ moved preferences/scores from application to a separate file
- Ñ "autoplay" feature makes computer play against itself for entertainment
- Ñ added new choices for piece styles and background graphics
- Ñ added a volume control
- Ñ add "name","score","rows","date" to high score window
- Ñ "repeat last game" option will give the same sequence of pieces as last game
- Ñ tweaked b&w graphics somewhat
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- Changes in version 2.3.1:
- Ñ separated the "drop" key from the "push" key
- Ñ fixed a few sound bugs
- Ñ modified the way keys are read to make an accidental "double-drop" less likely.
- Ñ changed my mailing address
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- Changes in version 2.3:
- Ñ works in 16 colors/grays (for powerbooks and others)
- Ñ level 10 is now a little tougher
- Ñ new "faster left/right motion" option
- Ñ background music is selectable from GetFile dialog
- Ñ arrow keys can be used
- Ñ ╥pushed down╙ pieces stick immediately
- Ñ corrected instruction typos
- Ñ only generates an even number of debris blocks
- Ñ changed high scores to 10
- Ñ tinkered with graphics and sounds a bit
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- Changes in version 2.2:
- Ñ Moved background music to a separate file
- Ñ Added "secret" ways of getting bonus points
- Ñ Added 3D sphere-shaped pieces
- Ñ Changed color backgrounds
- Ñ Added date and rows into high score listing
- Ñ Changed b/w backgound
- Ñ Changed the way music segments are played
- Ñ Added new graphics
- Ñ Added new sounds
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- Changes in version 2.1:
- Ñ Fixed incompatibility with Sound Manager 3.0
- Ñ Pieces now drop at sane speeds when the drop key is pressed
- Ñ added a new practice level with customizable speed
- Ñ changed the black and white graphics
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- Changes in version 2.0:
- Ñ Now runs in black and white, on any Macintosh!
- Ñ Changed background theme to original music by Peter Wagner
- Ñ Different background patterns for each level
- Ñ Option to start with random debris already in place
- Ñ Customizable behavior of the "drop" key
- Ñ Practice feature
- Ñ Next piece display can be turned on and off
- Ñ Pieces can be rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise
- Ñ Pieces rotate about their geometric center
- Ñ Can run on 512x340 pixel screens
- Ñ Reduced number of high scores to 20
- Ñ Music is automatically disabled on 68000-based machines
- Ñ Tiles can be "fancy" or "plain"
- Ñ Fixed a problem that occurred on multi-monitor systems
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- Changes in version 1.2:
- Ñ Increased number of high scores to 25
- Ñ Made it easier to "slide" pieces after they land
- Ñ Added more sounds
- Ñ Miscellaneous bug maintenance
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- Changes in version 1.1:
- Ñ Fixed a bug that caused problems with the sound under system 6
- Ñ Changed to a more interesting scoring system
- Ñ Added more sounds
- Ñ Increased the dropping speed of blocks
- Ñ Added ability to start the game at an arbitrary level
- Ñ Control keys can be modified
- Ñ Better support for different monitor depths
- Ñ Other minor fixes
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