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- CROBOTS (C) Copyright 1985 by Tom Poindexter, All rights reserved.
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- CROBOTS ("see-robots") is a game based on computer programming.
- Unlike arcade type games which require human inputs controlling
- some object, all strategy in CROBOTS must be complete before the
- actual game begins. Game strategy is condensed into a C language
- program that you design and write. Your program controls a robot
- whose mission is to seek out, track, and destroy other robots,
- each running different programs. Each robot is equally equipped,
- and up to four robots may compete at once. CROBOTS is best
- played among several people, each refining their own robot
- program, then matching program against program.
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- CROBOTS consists of a C compiler, a virtual computer, and
- battlefield display (text graphics only, monochrome or color).
- The CROBOTS compiler accecpts a limited (but useful) subset of
- the C language. The C robot programs are aided by hardware
- functions to scan for opponents, start and stop drive mechanisms,
- fire cannons, etc. After the programs are compiled and loaded
- into separate robots, the battle is observed. Robots moving,
- missiles flying and exploding, and certain status information are
- displayed on the screen, in real-time.
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- CROBOTS is distributed as Shareware. For your support, you
- can receive the source code to the program. See the documentation
- for full details.
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- The following files should be present, on the disk, or in the
- library or archive.
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- CROBOTS.EXE the program
- CROBOTS.DOC the documentation
- CR-READ.ME this file
- CR-PRINT.BAT prints documentation on printer
- CR-DEMO.BAT a demonstration bat file
- RABBIT.R sample CROBOTS program
- COUNTER.R sample CROBOTS program
- ROOK.R sample CROBOTS program
- SNIPER.R sample CROBOTS program
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- If any of these files are missing, you can get a copy of the
- full package by sending a formatted diskette and a self-addressed,
- stamped envelope to:
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- Tom Poindexter
- 2903 Winchester Drive
- Bloomington, Illinois 61701 USA
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