SpiceWare's Blog - MGC Placard

RSS Bot · May 20, 2006

Al needs a placard for the Midwest Gaming Classic. This is what I've come up with - any comments/suggestions?

Medieval Mayhem

War has broken out between the kingdoms. A well respected knight, you've been called forth to defend your King and Castle.

Atari Console Switches

Hit GAME SELECT at any time to return to the Main Menu.

Hit GAME RESET at any time to start a new game.

TV TYPE and DIFFICULTY switches are not used.

Main Menu

Use Paddle 1 to select game options from the Main Menu. When an option is selected, tap or hold the firebutton to change the values.

PLAYERS - select the number of human players. For 1 player games you can select which corner to defend. For Doubles player 1 controls both left shields, player 2 controls both right shields.

Note: AI player routines have not yet been written, so for the best experience find somebody to battle.

SPEED - sets the maximum speed, 1 through 4 with 4 being the fastest.

FIREBALLS - sets the maximum number of fireballs, 1 through 3.

CATCH - enables or disables the ability to catch a fireball.

START - start a new game.

GAME PLAY

A dragon will launch the initial fireball. Rotate your paddle to position your shield and deflect the fireball away from your castle.

A missed fireball will take a brick out of the castle wall. Once an opening is created, the king becomes vulnerable to attack. If the king is hit the player is eliminated from the match. The first to win 2 matches wins the game.

If Catch is enabled, depress the red button to capture the fireball. Position your shield, then release the red button to throw the fireball towards your enemies. The direction thrown will depend upon your shield's position.

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