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non limited version of Emerald is ©Copyrighted Joar Berntsen.
All rights reserved.. i may sell them though, for a steep price :)
Introduction
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games and graphical effects in a window,
to use when your listening to music,
or watch when browsing through internet for example.
Requirements
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-An Amiga with workbench.
-any kind of music. (Emerald does not interfere with sound output)
ok, ok!.. it doesnt NEED music.. but it adds a whole lot ;)
Installation
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nothing special, since its one independent executable
and you can run it by cli or wb.
but ECS users need to run it from cli,
type 'emerald ecs'
I dont know how it reacts on graphic cards, but if you have problems
try 'emerald cgx' . it may work.
Features
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* Is in a window on the workbench and therefore multitasks
* Uses random variable allocation to avoid
repeatedness(the same, over and over again)
also with colors.
* changes menu after wich mode is on.
* has many options for certain modes that strenghtens durability
* the games dont have a well thought scoring system, I dont make games
for competition, just fun.
* does'nt need to obtain pens,
finds adequate colors instead.
* and the things I forgot.
Modes
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Every mode has its own options set, and only the options
of the engaged mode will be shown.
modes with "UC!" markings are Under Construction, and I reccomend
you not selecting them, because they're incomplete and may contain
bugs.
if you see a "-" or "*" in the menu, that means:
- = one or more suboptions for the option above
* = an independent switch set in the current menu, there are never
only one
I will skip modes under construction (UC!)
Waveznake
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a convolment of My 2 first modes.
not much to look at,but good for
relax situations. it contains crappy code
and may be removed because of that.
Points
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My favourite. The possibilities of the options
is endless. Your interaction with the mouse is
especially fun.
Right Force
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Basic "How much power do you need to hit" game
controls:
hold down "down arrow" or mousebutton to increase power
Face
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I've never seen an eyes(follow the mouse) program
with a mouth , here it is.
Zoom
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Ever wanted to know the exact position of a pixel?
Would you like to know how an icon is built up?
try this.
controls:
arrow keys to magnify or shrink
arrow keys in conjunction with R-Alt to add or subtract pixels
Magicsquare
***********
If you leave this mode with the pixel draw option,
it will make a (beatifull) mandela picture.
I always forget how nice this mode is.
Colorcycling
************
Games often use colorfades and such,so why not on workbench.
note:
all colors will be stored first and restored if you
change mode or quit,however if you run a palette
program, complications may occur, also if you
have 2 or more of Emerald runned in colorcycling.
your colors wont be changed as long as you dont
have colorcycling on both.
AGA only, maybe cgx.
Picture
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a range of precoded presets,filled with random variables.
I have made the code in a matter that makes it easy to
add new drawing routines.
note:
because of the routines, the menu reacts slowly so have patience.
Gamez
*****
2 small games
surviver
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avoid the blocks using the arrow keys
target
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click on the blocks before they move out of display
Poker
*****
I have always wanted to make a poker game with
AI(Artificial intelligence) players.
I wondered if I was able to code it, and when
I got the main pieces at place, it was easy
to outsmart the AIs. But now I hardly ever win
a pot.
I've noticed on other poker games that
you can bluff out the AIs with big raisings,
but you ought to be careful here.
this clone is turned based.
cards:
value
2-9 = 2-9 -low
0 = 10
J = 11 -Jack-
Q = 12 -Queen-
K = 13 -King-
A = 14 or 1 -Ace- -high
sort
D = Diamond -low
H = Hearts
C = Club
S = Spade -high
rules:
If you know yatsy, then poker is easy.
- if you have 2 or more of a number/symbol
or - 2 of one num/sym and 2/3 of another
or - all cards in one sort ie: (S)pade
or - all cards in runs ie: 8 9 0 J Q or A 2 3 4 5
or - the 2 above simultaneously
then you have something.
and its evaluated like this,
from lowest to highest
1 pair = 2
2 pairs = 2+2
3 of a kind = 3
straight = a run ie: 2-6
flush = one sort
full house = 2+3
straight flush = a run and one sort
4 of a kind = 4
royal flush = a run from 0(10) to A in one sort
snake
*****
dont make a clone without adding a new feature,
this mode should reflect that.
WARNING!:
the zoom feature in this mode may not be suitable for
people with epileptics or similar, I get rather dizzy
myself sometimes :)
FireWorks
*********
i've seen many fireworks clones, and I wanted to make 1
myself, here's the result.
controls:
Space premeturly sets of any rocket wich is in the air.
Colorlines
**********
Not long ago, I downloaded Colorlines from Aminet,
I just had to make a clone the day after, so I could
play it on my workbench, but it doesnt have the same features
yet, but the Idea is still fun.
rules:
you have to make a line of 5 or more of one color
to remove them from the board. if you move 1 square to
a free(black) place, 3 new squares will appear random.
if you swap it with another one, 6 appear(penalty). no additional
squares appear if you make a line with your move.
Triple Triad (formerly known as FF8 Cards)
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If you have played Final fantasy IIV, you should know the rules
for this Idea. The "card" game illustrates that everything has
its weak sides, and its easy to learn.
rules:
bigger- if one of your sides are bigger then an opponent cards side,
you will hijack(take,conquer) the card.
same & plus- this is more complicated. I needed quite some thought
to understand it myself ;) Examples always helps
same- if 2 or more cards beside your card has the same opposing number,
you'll take them both,or all.
your card
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v
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3 || 1 || 8
3 3||2 5||5 8 <-- takes this card
3 || 3 || 8
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3
9 9 <-- and this
9
plus-if 2 or more "your cards side + opposing side" adds
to the exact same number, you'll take them.
your card
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v
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3 || 1 || 8
6+5=11 3 6||5 4||5 8 <-- takes this card 4+5=9
3 || 3 || 8
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6
9 9 <-- and this 3+6=9
9
original Idea: Square
enjoy
and dont be afraid to select options in the menu, a mode may not
be anything until you do, IE: poker and colorlines. no option
will format your harddisk.
I strongly reccomend you to play around with Points, its a very
sought out mode.
troubleshooting
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your workbench should be more then 233*233 for this version.
Known Bugs
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divide by zero may occur, and im trying to locate the fault.
its very rare though (in "right force").
Thanks for reading.