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from: Polymorph
date: 2008-08-14 19:48:14
subject: Re: IIgs Colouring Beta 3 (Formerly Dora Colouring)

On Aug 14, 10:53=A0pm, "Polymorph"  wrote:
> =A0 To: comp.sys.apple2,comp.sys.apple2.programmer,comp.emulators.apple2
> Guys,
>
> I really wanted to get this out earlier, but unfortunately I've been
> busy with real-world stuff (a new job to get to grips with). Anyway, it
> brings me great pleasure to announce the 3rd beta of Dora Colouring -
> now referred to as "Colouring for the IIgs" as it is no longer Dora
> specific.
>
> Grab the beta 3 from my web site:http://apple2.sytes.net/Pascal_Programmi=
ng/IIgs_Colouring/index.html
>
> Please update any old links you may have, as I have changed things
> somewhat to reflect the program title change, etc.
>
> New features in beta 3 include:
>
> * Thomas the Tank Engine theme pack (including all new music)
> * theme pack support (driven by simple configuration files)
> * any number of configuration files can be present within the directory
> * theme selection menu
> * kids colouring remains persistent in memory so they can go back and
> =A0 =A0admire their handiwork
> * a "trash can" to clear any colouring on the current picture
> * a progress bar whilst reading configuration
> * comes on a bootable 5Mb partition with System 6.0.1 for easy use in an
> emulator
>
> I will be providing details on how to create your own theme packs (its
> pretty easy) in the near future.
>
> This new version scans the game folder looking for text files ending in
> '.cfg' and assumes that they are a theme pack config file. A text menu
> is then presented for you to select which theme to play and the
> appropriate config file is read in.
>
> Hopefully this release draws me a little closer to v1.0 final, which
> means I'll be able to move onto one of the other projects I have in the
> back of my mind. =A0:-)
>
> Enjoy, and please let me know what you think. Also, please let me know
> if you find any bugs.
>
> --
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> Find my Apple II projects online at:http://apple2.sytes.net/
>
> "It's my duty; my duty as a complete and utter bastard!" - Rimmer (Red
> Dwarf)

Hmm... sorry for all the duplicate posts. I've sent this one from
through Google Groups (hopefully only 1 will appear), all my previous
posts were sent through A2Central new server. I'm not sure what's
going on, but reading the newsgroups from the A2Central feed only
shows one message.

Anyway, my apologies for all the unnecessary clutter.  :-)

Cheers,
Mike
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