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Astroids Release Notes
Current released version: 1.01 (17 June 1999)
Current release expires: never
Feedback to: Howard Tomlinson (howard@astraware.com)
Game Info: http://www.astraware.com/palm/astroids/
Recent update headlines: High score table added with export to the internet high score table

Copyright (c) 1998,9 Astraware Partners
All rights reserved.


Notes

Shoot. zap zap - Aaargh! Thrust - zap - thrust, oh-no! Hyperspace. Eeek - zap zap -phew! zap zap.
You know what its all about, but here's hoping you love the game as much as I do!

Please make sure you read the information below about installing the game.

If you enjoy Astroids, please take the time to enter a review at EuroCool (http://www.eurocool.com/) or PalmPilotGear HQ (http://www.palmpilotgear.com/).

Astroids is shareware, which means that you've downloaded it for free, but if you enjoy the game and want to keep playing then we ask you to register for it. It's now only $5, and you can find out how to register online at the Astroids web page:

http://www.astraware.com/palm/astroids/

Register online now at PalmPilotGear H.Q.:

http://www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/astrasoft.html

Registering removes the delay when running Astroids, and also unlocks an 'Easter Egg' - an extra settings screen where you can get power-ups like dual shots and fast autofire.

Installing the game

Astroids is available either as a standalone .prc file or as a compressed ZIP (for PC) or SIT (for Mac) file. The compressed files contain these release notes along with the .prc file.

The .prc file needs to be installed on your Palm or compatible handheld. Firstly, locate and start up the 'Palm Installer' program. On Windows this is in the 'Palm Desktop' menu in 'Programs' on the Start Menu. Using the Palm Installer program, select the .prc file. Put your handheld in its cradle (or use a HotSync cable) and press the HotSync button. During the HotSync, the Astroids game will be transferred to your handheld and will be available from the menu when you press the applications button. Tap the Astroids icon, and you're in the game!

To start a game of Astroids, tap the screen. Unless you use the Control Prefs to change them, here are the controls for playing:

You get three lives to begin with. When you reach 5000 points you get an extra life. You can only have a maximum of four 'spare' lives.

Version History

Version 1.1 : 17th June 1999 : Filesize 30549 bytes : Full Release Version

Version 1.02 : 15th June 1999 : Filesize 30531 bytes


Version 1.01 : 7th June 1999 : Filesize : 29188 bytes

Version 0.99: 30th May 1999 : Filesize : 28437 Version 0.9b (Very minor updates): 29th May 1999 : Filesize : 27954 bytes Version 0.9a : 29th May 1999 : Filesize : 28885 bytes


Version 0.8a : 27th May 1999 : Filesize : 28685 bytes


Version 0.7b : 25th May 1999 : Filesize : 26412 bytes ( and growing....)
 


Version 0.7a : later on 24th May 1999 : Filesize: 24511 bytes
 


Version 0.7 : 24th May 1999 : Filesize: 24359 bytes


Version 0.6 : 23rd May 1999 : Filesize: 24344 bytes


Version 0.5a : 23rd May 1999 : Filesize: 24340 bytes


Version 0.5 : 22nd May 1999 :  Filesize: 24236 bytes

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Thanks!
Around 30 people have emailed back feedback during testing (compliments and complaints - both good to get!) Thanks go to you ! Your emails have helped to keep the game going and progressing, as each 'great game' email makes me do another hour of programming :-)

 A few of the testers have really given very major assistance with the development of the game - giving bug reports (with detailed information of how to get the bug to happen!) serious suggestions for improvements, and feedback on the overall game feel.

 Main thanks goes to:

Tim - who has sent me more than 30 pages of feedback, bugs, suggestions and cheerful comments!

Christopher, Pete, and Kevin - Who have each contributed such considerable important feedback and have been awarded a registration for the effort!

Also thanks go to the following - who have sent either cheerful feedback or bug reports or other useful tidbits!
Corky, Rick, Frederick, Larry, Aaron, Paul, Eric, William, Roger, Gianvincenzo, David, Rich and Mike.