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Add test mode to README. Tweak help text
author Neil Muller <drnlmuller@gmail.com>
date Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:19:45 +0200
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48 A new level can be created from one of the existing templates using "New". 48 A new level can be created from one of the existing templates using "New".
49 Level properties, such as the name, filename and background music track can be 49 Level properties, such as the name, filename and background music track can be
50 changed using the "Edit Level Metadata" button. 50 changed using the "Edit Level Metadata" button.
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52 The level editor has 3 modes: placing tiles, placing things and editing 52 The level editor has 4 modes: placing tiles, placing things, editing sprites
53 sprites. 53 and testing the level.
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55 Tiles are level geography, such as floors, walls and so forth. Things are 55 Tiles are level geography, such as floors, walls and so forth. Things are
56 items that the snake can eat, such as rats. Sprites are special elements with 56 items that the snake can eat, such as rats. Sprites are special elements with
57 more complex items which require extra configuration information, such as 57 more complex items which require extra configuration information, such as
58 tunnels. 58 tunnels.
65 Sprites can be placed as well. Sprites require parameters. Each sprite needs a 65 Sprites can be placed as well. Sprites require parameters. Each sprite needs a
66 unique id tag, which can be any string without spaces, and then additional 66 unique id tag, which can be any string without spaces, and then additional
67 parameters that depend on the type of sprite, usually the id of another sprite. 67 parameters that depend on the type of sprite, usually the id of another sprite.
68 Sprites can be added, edited and deleted. Look at existing maps to see how the 68 Sprites can be added, edited and deleted. Look at existing maps to see how the
69 parameters can be used. 69 parameters can be used.
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71 Test mode allows you to test the level without any clock running. The snake is
72 moved using the cursor keys or by pressing space, but interacts with the level
73 as in the actual game. Space will advance the snake one step, useful for
74 testing arrows.
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71 Levels can be saved, and uploaded to be shared with other people. Shared levels 76 Levels can be saved, and uploaded to be shared with other people. Shared levels
72 only become available after the levels have been curated by the Mamba team. 77 only become available after the levels have been curated by the Mamba team.
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74 Development notes 79 Development notes