Adventures in Heaven 2/adventuresinheaven2powergamesfordosandwindows.iso/dos/arcade/gotch232/version.doc

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GOTCHA Copyright (C) 1993 Don Herring

VERSION HISTORY - PUBLIC RELEASES

1.0  May 1993 - Initial release.

Immediately after release I noticed a problem with completing a game screen.
Nothing dangerous, just didn't display text properly or give an option of
re-starting.  Made other enhancements in formatting text and game play
options.

1.1  May 1993 - Fixed above bugs.  Added program enhancements such as multi-
colored lines, better screen wipes, choice of sound options, ability to clear
high score file.  Added a check to determine CPU in use to adjust delays for
better graphics and sound compatibility.

2.0  Jun 1993 - Fine tuned CPU speed.  Added "Shareware Screen."
Version 3.0 completed with higher levels, bonus rounds.
Available for $10.00+$3.00 postage & handling (you know cost
the of disks, labels, etc).

2.1  Jun 1993 - Changed box fills to random colors.  Made the game a
little easier, my daughter said it was too hard.  Added check to insure
that score disk file exists, if not, creates a new file in the default
directory.  It crashed the program previously.  Done alot of little things
that weren't to important since I can't remember them.

2.2  Jul 1993 - Fixed reported bug that allowed you to clear the screen real
easy.  Also added code that restricted the Meanies to the uncleared interior.
Thanks Mike.  Aloha to you too.

2.3  Aug 1993 - Had to remove code that attempted to restrict Meanies to just
the red area(v2.2). (See above) I can't get it work correctly.  If v2.2 is
out there, get rid of it.  The Meanies ended up just staying upper left corner.
If any of you programmers know of some tricks that I don't and payed attention
in math class, drop me a line or something.  Anyhow, made some enhancements
in the screen writes and pixel checks that make the game much faster.
Wrote a demo mode which I thought was pretty nifty.  Did alot of screen
rework to make it look perty.  This was worth another release since v2.2 been
laying around CompuServ and I don't think it worked correctly unless you
liked a real easy game.  Until next time.....

2.31  Aug 1993 - Basically, a release to change the format of registering.
Upon payment of $10.00 - that's ten buckaroos.  You will be provided a
registration number which activiates the full-version.  Saves potential
registrants $3.00, and saves me the hassles of mailing disks.  Also removed
all code that referred to the CRT Video and re-wrote all screens with
graphics. Seems to save memory and the screen changes are nicer on the eyes
and probably on the computer.  Touched up things all around.  Added some
info for potential distributors.  I had a couple of requests.
(I couldn't believe it either.)  Hasta La Vega...

2.32  Aug 1993 -  Fixed a continual bothersome screen problem.  There were
still times when it would define the wrong area for filling.  It seems under
control somewhat now.  You may still find a little help with completing
levels faster than you suspected.  Added an option to slow down the meanies
independently of the game speed.  Game speed just basically controlled the
loop for drawing, and didn't slow down the meanies as much as I thought it
would.  Added some better code for the bonus round that was more accurate
in zapping you.  Added a NEW option that inserts "minefields" on the screen.
These minefields are visible to you.  This option is user selectable for
those you register the game.  Added toggles for sound, number of meanies,
minefields, speeds.  You can now change these on the fly.  Shareware version
now samples all modes of GOTCHA in the last rounds.