changeset 552:b2e0f1267282

Add test mode to README. Tweak help text
author Neil Muller <drnlmuller@gmail.com>
date Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:19:45 +0200
parents 9d3ed4d05f55
children a2648295b7cf
files README.txt mamba/habitats/editor.py
diffstat 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) [+]
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--- a/README.txt	Wed Sep 21 14:16:58 2011 +0200
+++ b/README.txt	Wed Sep 21 14:19:45 2011 +0200
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@
 Level properties, such as the name, filename and background music track can be
 changed using the "Edit Level Metadata" button.
 
-The level editor has 3 modes: placing tiles, placing things and editing
-sprites.
+The level editor has 4 modes: placing tiles, placing things, editing sprites
+and testing the level.
 
 Tiles are level geography, such as floors, walls and so forth.  Things are
 items that the snake can eat, such as rats.  Sprites are special elements with
@@ -68,6 +68,11 @@
 Sprites can be added, edited and deleted.  Look at existing maps to see how the
 parameters can be used.
 
+Test mode allows you to test the level without any clock running. The snake is
+moved using the cursor keys or by pressing space, but interacts with the level
+as in the actual game. Space will advance the snake one step, useful for
+testing arrows.
+
 Levels can be saved, and uploaded to be shared with other people. Shared levels
 only become available after the levels have been curated by the Mamba team.
 
--- a/mamba/habitats/editor.py	Wed Sep 21 14:16:58 2011 +0200
+++ b/mamba/habitats/editor.py	Wed Sep 21 14:19:45 2011 +0200
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@
 without spaces, and then additional parameters that depend on the type of sprite, usually the id of another sprite.
 Sprites can be added, edited and deleted.  Look at existing maps to see how the parameters can be used.
 
-Test mode allows you to test the level without any clock running. The snake is moved purely using the cursor keys, but
-interacts with the level as in the actual game. Space will also advance the snake one step, useful for testing arrows.
+Test mode allows you to test the level without any clock running. The snake is moved using the cursor keys, or by pressing
+space, but interacts with the level as in the actual game. Space will advance the snake one step, useful for testing arrows.
 
 Levels can be saved, and uploaded to be shared with other people. Shared levels
 only become available after the levels have been curated by the Mamba team.""")