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TETRIS Version 4.5
By Shamus Young Page 1 of 2
ABOUT THIS TETRIS
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This version of Tetris was developed on a 8 Mhz IBM XT with 640k and EGA
graphics. There are the minimum system requirements. Even though the game
uses EGA graphics, VGA users probably won't be disappointed by the colorful
display.
This version of Tetris is shareware, so you may copy it as many times as
you wish. I'm not asking for any money for this game, but I would like to hear
any comments you may have about it. My address is at the end of this file.
There are four files that come with Tetris. When distributing it, please
make sure you include all these files:
TETRIS.EXE the actual game
TETRIS45.GRA a graphics file
TETRIS45.TTL another graphics file
TETRIS.DOC this documentation file
You may also have a file called TETRIS.SCO. This holds the high scores
and can be erased to reset the high scores. You don't have to distribute this
file with the others.
HOW TO PLAY
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CONTROLS:
Left / Right arrows: move Left / Right
, rotate left
. rotate right
Down: Drop quickly
X - Exit to dos
S - Sound On / Off
Spacebar - pause
SCORING:
5 points for each piece dropped.
10 points for eliminating 1 line.
30 points for eliminating 2 lines.
70 points for eliminating 3 lines.
150 points for eliminating 4 lines.
EVOLUTION OF TETRIS
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There are probably more versions of Tetris than you could count on a long
afternoon. The original game was created by a Russian named Alexi Pazitenov.
Since then the game has been re - made by commercial software companies, arcade
game companies, and of course endless hoards of shareware developers. This game
is yet another shareware version. You may freely copy it and distribute it as
you wish, and you are encouraged to do so.
TETRIS Version 4.5
By Shamus Young Page 2 of 2
This version of Tetris is designed to be a high quality game that will run
on as many machines as possible. The game will run on a machine as slow as
8 Mhz and only requires EGA graphics. The game is so small, the entire game
can fit on a 360k floppy even uncompressed.
Even though this game uses EGA graphics, VGA users should still check out
the graphics. This program uses dithering to simulate 15,360 (16 x 15 x 64)
colors. If you look closely at the background on either side of the board, or
at the word TETRIS at the title screen, you can see the dithering. The
dithering is what makes the colors "fade" from cyan to green to yellow in the
background. Usually, you have to have VGA for a smooth effect like this.
TETRIS IS SHAREWARE
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I encourage you to give this game to your friends, enemies, and total
strangers. Upload it to your favorite BBS, pass it out, whatever, as long as
you follow these guidelines:
*Do not charge any money for the game. If you were charged for this game
then YOU HAVE BEEN DUPED!
*Do not alter the program in any way. This includes adding a Trojan virus
to it, putting your name in the game credits, messing with the
graphics, or altering this .DOC file. I've seen these tricks done
over and over and they're just NOT FUNNY anymore. Distribute the game
just the way it was given to you.
*Distribute all the files. There's only four files that make up the game,
so it's hard to imagine anyone loosing one of them.
I'm not asking for any money for this game, mostly because there are so
many versions of Tetris out there, I really don't think I could ever get any
money for it. However, if you have any comments / questions / criticisms for
me then I'd be glad to hear from you. My Address is:
Shamus Young
158 Tower View Dr.
Butler, PA 16001