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- Product: Tetrolis
-
- Introduction
- --------
- The concept behind Tetrolis is quite simple to understand. Although it may
- not appear to be very complex, you will fall into the game and will play it
- over and over again. In this documentation I will explain the idea, as well
- as go into the actual use of the game.
-
-
- Requirements
- --------
- - VGA Card with 256K of DRAM. (All 256K are used)
- - IBM 80286 or higher (16-Bit instructions)
- - A lot of time!
- - Patience
- - A VGA or Monochrome monitor
- - About 260K of RAM free
-
-
- Optional
- --------
- - Upto 2 Joysticks can be used with Tetrolis (tested with 1)
- - Gravis Ultrasound with at least 256K of DRAM
- - Soundblaster(complete version only)
-
-
- Game Idea & Play
- --------
- The game is played with blocks. There are 7 different types of blocks that
- you will encounter, and each has a different shape. The idea of the game is
- to fill a line of the pit, so that there will be no blocks left. Then the
- line dissapears, and the rest of the blocks fall down by a line. Once the
- top of the pit is reached, the game is over! This game is VERY addictive,
- so be prepared to spend long hours playing it!
-
-
- Monochrome or B/W monitor usage:
- --------
- To Run the game on a B/W monitor, just type TETROLIS /B or TETROLIS /b.
- This will run the game in a special B/W mode. (The intro, however, will
- be in full-color)
-
-
- Options Explained:
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- Game Modes
- A: This is the standard mode, good for beginners
- B: The Chellange Mode: The pit will be filled with bits of blocks, and it's
- up to you to clear it! This is a great practice mode, as it greatly
- builds the player's knowledge of the game and it's situations.
- C: This is the "Timed" mode. The Timer is counted downwards until it
- reaches 0. The player with the most lines wins. The time is in
- Minutes, and can be upto 59 minutes. Also, the timer is EXACT. It
- should not run any faster on a 586 then on a 286. I'm directly taking
- over the clock.
-
- Special Effects: This is the 2 player special effect, it tells the game
- whetever you want the Panic Mode option (See section on Panic Mode).
-
- Next Block: This shows how many "Next pieces" will be shown. Upto 2 can
- be enabled.
-
- Sound and SoundCard: For now, this Release supports only the Gravis
- Ultrasound. Check the "Gravis Ultrasound" section for more detail!
-
- Same Speed: This option, when used with 2 players, will always keep the
- highest speed of the 2 players for both of them, so the game
- will be more even.
-
- Joystick Calibration : Calibrates the joystick so that it will work
- properly with the game.
-
- Panic Mode
- --------
- The Panic Mode is a special 2-Player feature. It is avaliable by turning
- on Special Effects in the Configuration Menu. With Panic Mode enabled,
- everytime you complete 3 or 4 lines at one time, the lines-1 will be "thrown"
- to the other player with a block missing.
-
-
- Contributions & Registration
- --------
- If you send $10 or more, i will send you the newest versions as well as
- information on my future games and programs.
-
- Adam Kolodziejczak
- #3269 Portview Place
- Port Moody, BC
- V3H 2L4
- Canada
-