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- ' Those who move among the Grid '
-
- GridLock
- v 91.12.01
-
- =========================================================================
-
- When to expect a new version
- ----------------------------
- I have heard from a couple more GridLock players and so have prepared this
- update version. I am still looking for more response before I release a
- major update.
-
- If you are playing GridLock and have not sent me a letter then please do.
- Even if you do not have any bug reports or suggestions. If you do not do
- this, I am not going to take the time to release future versions. If no
- one is playing, then it is a waste of my time to release new versions.
- This includes Greg, Todd, Todd's friends, Darren, John, Troy, etc.
-
-
- GridLock - The Book
- -------------------
- I will be writing a book, the story of GridLock. This will be a science
- fiction book detailing the life of ' Those who move among the Grid '. It
- will contain a complete description of the workings of the Grid, as well as
- hints and strategies from GridLock players. This will be available to
- anyone who writes me, at a minimal cost.
-
- If you wish to be one of those lucky few who will have their strategies
- included in the book, then write to me detailing strategy information and
- the history of your Grid player.
-
- Write to me for more information.
-
-
- Things I want to know
- ---------------------
- I have heard from a couple PAL Amiga owners, who have had problems with
- GridLock. However, none of them said what the problems were. Could one
- of you people on the other side of the Earth, please, tell me what is not
- right with it!
-
- Is anyone using the AUTOANSWERON and AUTOANSWEROFF configuration commands
- to change the default of 'ATS0='?
-
- Is anyone using the new BRIGHTNESS configuration and menu command? More
- than once?
-
- ==========================================================================
-
-
- New In This Version
- -------------------
-
- - Added some real sound... more to come... should play at the proper speed
- on PAL machines, too.
-
- - 'SOUNDEFFECTS=' command added for the configuration file. Actually, it
- existed all along, just you guys never knew it.
-
- - Moved all the GridLock data files into their own directory > GridLockData.
-
- - Fixed a bug when checking if the serial port was free. It could not
- always tell. It worked with communication software but not with MIDI
- software.
-
- - Open.Error routines improved. If all the GridLock data files are in
- there proper place and none have been changed then you will never see
- this.
-
- - Temporary flashing-WallBrights now implemented.
-
- - 'Opponent Busy' bug fixed; but now there is a different one.
-
- - Message display routine optimized.
-
- - 'Pause' selection added to 'Game' menu.
-
- - 'Mouse/Joystick' selection moved to 'Preferences' menu.
-
- - Ghosted menus when in 'Game-Pause' and 'Game-End' modes.
-
- - Cleaned up the GameEnd routines.
-
- - Fixed the mysterious "What is he doing up there!!" bug, finally! YEAH!
-
- - Keyboard equivalents for 'Game-Start', 'Game-Pause' and 'Game-End'
- implemented.
-
- - 'Info' menu changed to 'GridLock'. Might become 'Project'.
-
- - 'Rules' menu selection removed.
-
- - Version compatibility check is now made.
-
- - 'Activity Pulser' and 'Health Rejuvenation' now implemented.
-
- - Changed some of the communication method.
-
- - Slowed down the rate of health decrease when you try to build a wall
- where a wall already existed.
-
- - Replaced timer checks and delays with functions that better handle the
- evil midnight.
-
- - Added GridLock.doc.pic which shows the different areas of the game screen.
-
-
-
- New In Version 91.10.23
- -----------------------
-
- - Support for WB2.x 'Version' command added. You can now type:
-
- Version GridLock
-
- from the SHELL/CLI and it will display the version of GridLock.
-
- - 'BRIGHTNESS=' command added for the configuration file.
-
- - 'Preferences' menu added, for 'Brightness' setting.
-
- - 'Quit' menu option is now disabled when playing game. Use 'End Game'
- to quit the game and return to the title screen, where you may then
- quit GridLock.
-
- - A '-- Opponent has QUIT --' message is now displayed when your opponent
- selects 'Quit' from the title screen. When you press 'ESC' to clear the
- message, GridLock will exit. The assumption is that, if you do not have
- anyone to play with then you will want to quit as well.
-
- - Changed all the 'Busy Wait Loops', that would not effect the game play,
- so that they do not 'Busy Wait'. (Greg!)
-
-
-
- New In Version 91.09.14
- -----------------------
-
- - Fixed (???) no 'Phone Book' entries crash, under WB2.x
-
- - Made the title-screen more multi-tasking. I have not altered the game
- play multi-tasking as this does not provide consistent game play. I am
- not, yet, convinced that there is a need for multi-tasking while playing
- the game! (Greg!)
-
-
-
- New In Version 91.06.20
- -----------------------
-
- - Fixed an alternative NULL-MODEM cable bug
-
-
-
- New In Version 91.03.02
- -----------------------
-
- * Every single enhancement and change in this version is dedicated to
- Karl Hoyt. Thank-you Karl for your kind contribution. If it were not
- for Karl, this version would not have been released.
-
- - General beautifying and code cleanup. Still more to come.
-
- - Checks if required files are available. Exits clean if any files
- are unavailable.
-
- - Configuration file implemented
-
- - No longer loads the grid with each new game
-
- - Much less communication between computers
-
- - Phone book implemented
-
- - Exits cleanly if serial port is already in use
-
- - MODEM / NULL MODEM determination
-
- - Opponent READY / NOT READY
-
- - Joystick control
-
- - Opponent detection
-
- - Walling an opponents wall, drops health
-
- - Quit no longer exits game for opponent
-
- - Health of 0 no longer exits the game
-
- - Fixed lockup when modem turned off or on
-
- - Gadget hi-lighting
-
- - Menu activation based on conditions
-
- - Messages can now be sent from title screen
-
- - MODEM / NULL-MODEM message window on title screen
-
- - Added 4800 baudrate
-
- - Opponent teleports are now detected
-
- - Now requires mathieeedoubbas.library. Why? I do not know!
-
-
-
- New In Version 90.10.19
- -----------------------
-
- - REPEAT movement.
-
- - Added 'Auto Answer OFF' to 'Modem' menu. (Uses ATS0=0 command)
-
- - Changed 'Auto Answer' menu option to 'Auto Answer ON'
-
- - Now detects NULL-MODEM connection.
-
-
-
- New In Version 90.10.11
- -----------------------
-
- - Support for 1200, 2400, 9600, and 19200 baud. DEFAULT = 2400 baud
-
- - Support for Modems. (Uses ATDT and ATS0=1 commands)
-
- - Allows setting of Auto-Answer on MODEM.
-
- - Message requestor now supports the comma.
-
- - You can no longer accidentally clear your opponent's message. Now,
- press <ESC> to remove a message sent to you by your opponent.
-
- - When END, from the GAME menu, is selected by either player, GridLock
- now displays your opponent's position when it shows the GRID.
-
-
-
- - Dhomas Trenn.
-