Here are a few of the more noteworthy enhancements that v1.4.1 has over my last public distribution (v1.3.2):
Ñ Plug-in Intro and Ending sounds
Ñ Full 68000 processor compatability (Mac Plus, SE, Classic)
Ñ Optional skill level display on the game screen
Ñ Lots and lots of minor tweaks
Check out the menu item "Info : Other Info : Release History " to find out the other misc things that have changed if you're interested.
Ñ General
With version 1.1, Wedgies¬ was redesigned to incorporate plug-in modules. Simply stated, these modules are optional files that provide additional games and sounds for Wedgies¬. They're designed to make Wedgies¬ more customizable (for you), a little easier to distribute (for me), and a little less hassle in the long run (for both of us). As of this writing, there are three types:
1. Win/Razz Sound Plug-Ins
2. Game Plug-Ins
3. Program Intro/End Sounds
Note: If you choose not to use the plug-in modules, that's okay. You'll be limited to the basic Wedgies¬ product which contains only a few games and sound options, but if that's what you want, no big deal.
Ñ Compatibility and First Time Installation
To use Win/Razz Sound plug-ins or Game plug-ins, you must have Wedgies¬ version 1.1 or above. For Intro/End Sound plug-ins, you need version 1.4 or above. All plug-ins work with both the shareware and registered versions of the product.
All plug-in modules must reside in a folder called "Plug-Ins" (without the quotes) which must be in the same folder as the Wedgies¬ game program. You can rename the plug-in modules to anything you want, but don't rename or relocate the plug-in folder or Wedgies¬ won't be able to find it.
Ñ Upgrading from a Previous Version
Due to file size considerations, the shareware version of Wedgies¬ is distributed with a minimal game set. In other words, there's a slim chance that you'll receive few, if any, updated plug-in modules with updated programs. If you've managed to accumulate any plug-in modules ╤ and I hope you have since that's what Wedgies¬ is all about ╤ you'll need to move them (your current collection) to the new Plug-Ins folder. If the Finder happens to ask you if you want to replace any of the newer files, just DECLINE.
Version 1.4 plug-in game files contain a different file format from previous versions. If you're updating from version 1.1.x, 1.2.x, or 1.3.x the newer version of Wedgies¬ will automatically update your old plug-in game formats the first time it encounters them. (If you watch closely, you may notice the 3 nanosecond delay.)
Plug-ins are not "backward compatible." Do NOT try to run them under an older version of Wedgies¬ after you've upgraded!
Ñ Win/Razz Sound Plug-Ins
These plug-in files will add extra options to the sounds you hear at the end of a game. To see the options available, check out the Win and Razz Sound pop-up menus on the Preferences screen after you start the program.
Ñ Game Plug-Ins
These plug-in files add new games (pictures and sounds) to Wedgies. To see all of the available games, check out the Game popup menu after you start the program.
Ñ Intro/End Sound Plug-Ins
These plug-in files will add extra options to the sounds you hear at the beginning and end of the program. To see the options available, check out the Intro and End Sound pop-up menus on the Preferences screen after you start the program.
Ñ Wedgies¬ Updaters
Up until Wedgies¬ version 1.1, a few add-on games were distributed through "updater applications" which modified the Wedgies¬ program itself. These updaters will not work on Wedgies¬ version 1.1 and above. The games, however, are being redistributed as plug-in modules on several on-line services such as Compuserve.
Ñ Comments?
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