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---Zzttools.Doc
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---Main Documentaion for ZZT Tools
---
---Copyright 1993 (C) Software Visions,
---All Rights Reserved.
---ZZT and Super ZZT are Copyrights of Epic Megagames
---
---ZZT Tools Version 1.2
---Public Domain; Feel free to distribute in
---unmodified form.
---
---Software Visions
---4875 Sunset Ave.
---La Crescenta, CA 91214
ZZT Tools is a set of modules and text files to help ZZT'ers everywhere get
the most out of ZZT and Super ZZT by Epic Megagames.
Module Name File(s) Description
----------- ------- -----------
Main Docs ZZTTOOLS.DOC This file
File List FILELIST.DOC This list
History HISTORY.DOC History of releases and versions
Ascii Table ASCII.DOC Ascii chart (for #char)
Board Format FORMAT.DOC Format of ZZT .BRD files
Super Tool Kit S-TOOL-K.ZZT A ZZT file with 256 color combos for objects,
S-TOOL-K.DOC gems, etc. Plus colored ammo, torches, etc.
Other stuff like still bullets and fades.
SZZT Editing SZZTEDIT.DOC Tips on editing in Super ZZT
ZZT Bugs ZZTBUG.DOC Bugs, undocumented features, and limits of
ZZT and Super ZZT.
CFG Format ZZTCFG.DOC Information on ZZT.CFG
ZZT Cheat Mode ZZTCHEAT.DOC Cheat mode in ZZT and Super ZZT
ZZT Lock/Unlock ZZTLOCK.EXE A program to lock (prevent from editing) a ZZT
ZZTLOCK.DOC file. Also unlocks. In addition, a super-lock
method that CANNOT be unlocked without a hex
editor and knowledge of the ZZT file format.
ZZT Sound Lib. ZZTSOUND.ZZT Objects simulating most internal ZZT sounds.
ZZTSOUND.DOC
ZZT Tricks ZZTTRICK.DOC Lots of neat tricks and techniques for ZZT
and Super ZZT programmers!
Music Box MUSICBOX.ZZT A collection of all the songs from Software
MUSICBOX.DOC Visions games, for your listening pleasure,
and a Composer's Room to aid in music creation.
BBS Description FILE_ID.DIZ Description files for BBS uploads (please,
DESC.SDI do upload!)
Order Form ORDER.FRM Order form for Software Visions: ZZT games and
more!
These are the current modules of ZZT Tools. If you have created something you
would like included, or have an idea for something to include, please contact
us at the above address. Updates on above files are also welcome, especially
to ZZTSOUND, ZZTTRICK, ZZTBUG, and FORMAT. Any and all comments, suggestions,
or additions are welcome. If we use your ideas, you will be listed in the
credits for this file in future releases and recieve a free copy in the mail.
I would, of course, also LOVE to see your ZZT worlds! I especially like to see
what you've made with the help of my tools- it tells me this work wasn't for
nothing!
Acknowledgements
----------------
Cheat Mode courtesy of Tim Sweeny, Brian Schweitzer, and Greg Janson.
Certain parts of ZZTBUG and ZZTTRICK courtesy of ZZT Club Part Two on Prodigy
Title Screen for Super Tool Kit by Tony Vanvranken (awesome, Tony!)
Super Tool Kit docs by Tony Vanvranken
All other modules by Gregory Janson
If you like ZZT and have Prodigy, check out ZZT Club Part Two in the computer
BB (jump:computer bb) under the programming topic, subject ZZT CLUB PART TWO.
This is Plus ($$), be warned! There are also ZZT clubs on AOL and possibly
other services.
01/01/94
Gregory Janson of Software Visions
Author of Code Red, Mission:Enigma,
Super Tool Kit, and ZZT Tools.