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' Those who move among the Grid '
GridLock
v 91.12.01
=========================================================================
When to expect a new version
----------------------------
I have heard from a couple more GridLock players and so have prepared this
update version. I am still looking for more response before I release a
major update.
If you are playing GridLock and have not sent me a letter then please do.
Even if you do not have any bug reports or suggestions. If you do not do
this, I am not going to take the time to release future versions. If no
one is playing, then it is a waste of my time to release new versions.
This includes Greg, Todd, Todd's friends, Darren, John, Troy, etc.
GridLock - The Book
-------------------
I will be writing a book, the story of GridLock. This will be a science
fiction book detailing the life of ' Those who move among the Grid '. It
will contain a complete description of the workings of the Grid, as well as
hints and strategies from GridLock players. This will be available to
anyone who writes me, at a minimal cost.
If you wish to be one of those lucky few who will have their strategies
included in the book, then write to me detailing strategy information and
the history of your Grid player.
Write to me for more information.
Things I want to know
---------------------
I have heard from a couple PAL Amiga owners, who have had problems with
GridLock. However, none of them said what the problems were. Could one
of you people on the other side of the Earth, please, tell me what is not
right with it!
Is anyone using the AUTOANSWERON and AUTOANSWEROFF configuration commands
to change the default of 'ATS0='?
Is anyone using the new BRIGHTNESS configuration and menu command? More
than once?
==========================================================================
New In This Version
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- Added some real sound... more to come... should play at the proper speed
on PAL machines, too.
- 'SOUNDEFFECTS=' command added for the configuration file. Actually, it
existed all along, just you guys never knew it.
- Moved all the GridLock data files into their own directory > GridLockData.
- Fixed a bug when checking if the serial port was free. It could not
always tell. It worked with communication software but not with MIDI
software.
- Open.Error routines improved. If all the GridLock data files are in
there proper place and none have been changed then you will never see
this.
- Temporary flashing-WallBrights now implemented.
- 'Opponent Busy' bug fixed; but now there is a different one.
- Message display routine optimized.
- 'Pause' selection added to 'Game' menu.
- 'Mouse/Joystick' selection moved to 'Preferences' menu.
- Ghosted menus when in 'Game-Pause' and 'Game-End' modes.
- Cleaned up the GameEnd routines.
- Fixed the mysterious "What is he doing up there!!" bug, finally! YEAH!
- Keyboard equivalents for 'Game-Start', 'Game-Pause' and 'Game-End'
implemented.
- 'Info' menu changed to 'GridLock'. Might become 'Project'.
- 'Rules' menu selection removed.
- Version compatibility check is now made.
- 'Activity Pulser' and 'Health Rejuvenation' now implemented.
- Changed some of the communication method.
- Slowed down the rate of health decrease when you try to build a wall
where a wall already existed.
- Replaced timer checks and delays with functions that better handle the
evil midnight.
- Added GridLock.doc.pic which shows the different areas of the game screen.
New In Version 91.10.23
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- Support for WB2.x 'Version' command added. You can now type:
Version GridLock
from the SHELL/CLI and it will display the version of GridLock.
- 'BRIGHTNESS=' command added for the configuration file.
- 'Preferences' menu added, for 'Brightness' setting.
- 'Quit' menu option is now disabled when playing game. Use 'End Game'
to quit the game and return to the title screen, where you may then
quit GridLock.
- A '-- Opponent has QUIT --' message is now displayed when your opponent
selects 'Quit' from the title screen. When you press 'ESC' to clear the
message, GridLock will exit. The assumption is that, if you do not have
anyone to play with then you will want to quit as well.
- Changed all the 'Busy Wait Loops', that would not effect the game play,
so that they do not 'Busy Wait'. (Greg!)
New In Version 91.09.14
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- Fixed (???) no 'Phone Book' entries crash, under WB2.x
- Made the title-screen more multi-tasking. I have not altered the game
play multi-tasking as this does not provide consistent game play. I am
not, yet, convinced that there is a need for multi-tasking while playing
the game! (Greg!)
New In Version 91.06.20
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- Fixed an alternative NULL-MODEM cable bug
New In Version 91.03.02
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* Every single enhancement and change in this version is dedicated to
Karl Hoyt. Thank-you Karl for your kind contribution. If it were not
for Karl, this version would not have been released.
- General beautifying and code cleanup. Still more to come.
- Checks if required files are available. Exits clean if any files
are unavailable.
- Configuration file implemented
- No longer loads the grid with each new game
- Much less communication between computers
- Phone book implemented
- Exits cleanly if serial port is already in use
- MODEM / NULL MODEM determination
- Opponent READY / NOT READY
- Joystick control
- Opponent detection
- Walling an opponents wall, drops health
- Quit no longer exits game for opponent
- Health of 0 no longer exits the game
- Fixed lockup when modem turned off or on
- Gadget hi-lighting
- Menu activation based on conditions
- Messages can now be sent from title screen
- MODEM / NULL-MODEM message window on title screen
- Added 4800 baudrate
- Opponent teleports are now detected
- Now requires mathieeedoubbas.library. Why? I do not know!
New In Version 90.10.19
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- REPEAT movement.
- Added 'Auto Answer OFF' to 'Modem' menu. (Uses ATS0=0 command)
- Changed 'Auto Answer' menu option to 'Auto Answer ON'
- Now detects NULL-MODEM connection.
New In Version 90.10.11
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- Support for 1200, 2400, 9600, and 19200 baud. DEFAULT = 2400 baud
- Support for Modems. (Uses ATDT and ATS0=1 commands)
- Allows setting of Auto-Answer on MODEM.
- Message requestor now supports the comma.
- You can no longer accidentally clear your opponent's message. Now,
press <ESC> to remove a message sent to you by your opponent.
- When END, from the GAME menu, is selected by either player, GridLock
now displays your opponent's position when it shows the GRID.
- Dhomas Trenn.