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- README.TicTacToe
- ----------------
-
- Description
- -----------
-
- A simple Tic-Tac-Toe program. I've discovered that young kids really like the Newton,
- but there isn't much for them to do on it. This app is just for fun, and uses some
- visual and sound effects to spice things up.
-
- Version
- -------
- 0.3
-
- Screen Layout
- -------------
-
- The screen layout of this program from top to bottom and left to right
- has the following elements:
-
- ++ Title:
- -- The name of the application "TicTacToe".
-
- ++ Play board:
- -- Tap in a square to make a move.
-
- ++ "Erase Board" button:
- -- A button, which when tapped moves erases the play board with a
- visual effect.
-
- ++ "Smoke" radio button:
- -- A button, which when on causes the "Erase Board" button to make
- the play board go "poof".
-
- ++ "Trash" radio button:
- -- A button, which when on causes the "Erase Board" button to make
- the play board be thrown in the trash.
-
- ++ "Human vs. Human" checkbox
- -- A checkbox which when checked disables the newton from playing,
- allowing two people to play.
-
- ++ "Play Dumb" checkbox
- -- A checkbox which when checked makes the newton play stupidly,
- allowing the human to win a lot.
-
- ++ Info button:
- -- A button, which when tapped will cause some basic info about
- "TicTacToe" to be displayed.
-
- ++ Close box:
- -- Closes "TicTacToe".
-
-
- Caveats:
- --------
-
- * Only tested on Newton MP 100.
-
- * Can't turn off/change sound effects.
-
- * Mostly harmless.
-
- Future enhancements?
- --------------------
- * Add more sounds. For example, a cat meowing for a draw ("cat's game"),
- applause for win, or something when Newton loses.
-
- * Make app a floater, possibly resizeable, so TicTacToe can be played while
- other things are on screen.
-
- * Make a separate preferences view, and make preferences persistant.
-
- * Use Infra-red link to allow people to play on two newtons.
-
- * Others?
-
- Let me know what you think. Most votes for new features via email get
- priority.
-
-
- Legal stuff
- -----------
-
- This program is Copyright © 1994 by James Thiele. It may be distributed
- freely as long as the program is unmodified and is accompanied by this
- README file.
-
- Because there are too many lawyers in the world, I add the following
- statement:
-
- In using this software, you understand and agree that this software is provided
- “as is” without warranty of any kind. The author does not make any warranties,
- either expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of
- merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this software.
-
- In no event shall the author be liable for any consequential, incidental, or special
- damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of critical
- data, loss of profits, interruption of business and the like) arising out of the
- use or inability to use this software.
-
- Credits
- -------
- Apple PIE/Newton Developer Technical Support for examples and articles
- on Newton programming.
-
- Author
- ------
- James Thiele
-
- You can let the author know what you think of this program by contacting him
- at:
-
- email:
- jet@eskimo.com
- 73537,1460 on Compuserve (checked weekly)
- JamesThiele on eWorld (checked weekly)
- JET1 on AOL (checked weekly)
-
- Snail mail:
- 8217 5th Ave NE, #303
- Seattle, WA 98115
-
- (Addresses valid as of 19 December 1994)