Re: Software for 8 bit Apple II!

[isc10327@nusunix1.nus.sg (ONG TAT-WEE)]

lim thye chean (ltchean@rambutan.iss.nus.sg) wrote:
: 
: Hi, Thye Chean here. If you are interested in getting some free software,
: written specially for Apple II, read on.
: 
: Software to look forward to if there are enough interests (ie, more than
: 3 mails in my mailbox asking for that program):
: 
: 1. Infiltrator 1990
: 
:    I posted it quite some time ago, I believe, in 800K format. This is 
:    an arcade game for the 8 bit Apple II with fast scrolling. Four levels.
:    Will only repost it (in 140K shrinkIt DISK archive format) if requested.
: 
:    Source code, in LISA, is provided.

	Thye Chean, I believe you should at least post Infiltrator 1990
in the net.  Seriously, it's a great 8 bit Apple II game (yes all you
readers out there, THE BACKGROUND SCROLLING IS FAST!) and some
programmer might be inspired to improve on your game further (more than
4 levels?) or even write a IIGS version (heh heh) :).

: 2. KeyWin series
: 
:    KeyWin is a window interface for 8 bit Apple II. It supports mouse
:    (For GS, I discovered that you cannot move the mouse outside the screen
:    without crashing) and with full keyboard control (hence the name).
:    It is designed for Applesoft program, unfortunately, I lost the manual
:    I written long time ago. You can look at the source code to learn to
:    program using KeyWin.

	Hey, I don't seem to have any problem with the mouse moving out
of the screen and crashing.  When did that come about??

	Anyway, I think all Apple II users SHOULD at least take a look
at KeyWin.  Very, very impressive for what's done under 8-bit and in
AppleSoft BASIC.  The Othello program is smart (beat my friend who is an
"expert") and Write (word processor) does work even though it's only
partially completed.

: 3. The Dream
: 
:    Some of the best 8 bit freeware you will find on the Apple II! The Dream
:    is a collection of graphics program that includes:

	The Dream is SOLID!  You should have released it back in 1986!!
Why did you hide the program for SIX (6) years??!!

: Anybody wants to see Infiltrator GS (a space arcade game for GS that have the
: same plot as Infiltrator 1990) developed and willing to help me please drop
: me a mail.

	After looking at my icons for Defender Of The World, I still
think the spaceship looks cool enough without modification.  I think
only the asteriods need to be trimmed down.  And I'm still stuck with
what colour scheme to use --- can't seem to get the correct mix besides
the current one; white for the spaceship makes it too dull.  Also, any
recommendation of SoundSmith songs as soundtrack?

: Apple II Forever!
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