Re: Homebrew 3D

[David Schmenk <dschmenk@GACH.gmail.com>]

magnusfalkirk wrote:
> On Feb 15, 7:24 am, "magnusfalkirk" <dean.pha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Feb 15, 12:38 am, David Schmenk <dschm...@GACH.gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Here is what you've been waiting for...
> > > 30 years in the making...
> > > The game that has it all:
> > > 16 colors!
> > > Hi-Res 40x48 full screen graphics!
> > > 15 frames-per-second animation!
> > > Hi-Fi mono clickety sound!
> > > Fast keyboard support w/ joystick too!
> > > 3 huge 32x32 levels!
> > > Bad guys with red eyes!
> > > Dr. Pepper, Coffee, Snickers, and M&Ms!
> > > Escape from the Homebrew Computer Club
> > > ======================================
> > > You are Steve Wozniak.  You have just demonstrated your latest creation,
> > > the Apple ][, to the Homebrew computer club.  The evil minions of Tandy,
> > > Atari, and Commodore have come to steal your computer.  You must escape
> > > and join Steve Jobs to get the Apple ][ to market.
> > > Good Luck.
> > > Happy 30th Birthday, Apple ][,
> > > Dave...
> > > Screenshots:
> > > ============
> > > Maze:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20304
> > > Power Ups:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20305
> > > Basement Hall:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20306
> > > Bad Guy:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20307
> > > Are You the One:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20308
> > > Ground Floor:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20309
> > > Library:http://www.applefritter.com/node/20310
> > > DSK Image:
> > > ==========
> > > http://schmenk.is-a-geek.com/tarfiles/HBCC.DSK.zip
> > > Requirements:
> > > =============
> > > A real Apple II or II+ with 48K, Disk II, color monitor and joystick is
> > > preferred.  Emulators work OK, but input with an analog joystick gives
> > > the best experience. Accelerators, IIc+ and IIgs machines should be set
> > > to run at 1 MHz.
> > David,
> >
> > Looks Awesome! I just downloaded the image and am going to transfer it
> > to my Apple IIe to play. You got this done a lot faster than I
> > expected. I'll post more on game play later.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Dean
>
> David,
>
> Interesting game so far. I've managed to get from level 1 to level 2
> but keep getting killed there. I like the idea that you can't kill the
> bad guys, you've got to simply do your best to get away from them. Fun
> Game!
>
> Apple II Forever,
> Dean

Dean-

The harder you struggle (moving the joystick) the sooner you can break 
free.  Always try and go forward.  The second you break free, run! The 
buggers are fast, but not as fast as you. Use the rooms and doors to 
your advantage.  The spin 180 move is essential.

Dave...