Blobwars: Metal Blob Solid v0.98.1
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This is v0.98.1 of Blobwars for AmigaOS4. See changelogs for a
list of changes. If you already own Blobwars v0.96.2, you don't need
to download this full archive again, instead download and apply the
update patch (see it's readme for instructions). You can check your
installed revision of Blobwars from CLI with 'blobwars -version'.

Blobwars: Metal Blob Solid is an SDL based plattform shoot 'em up.
Take on the role of fearless Blob soldier, Bob, and attempt to rescue
as many MIAs as possible in this thrilling first episode of the
Blob Wars Saga.



1) Installation & Start

Just copy the extracted Folder somewhere on your computer and start
Blobwars via its icon.


2) Documentation

In the docs/ directory you can find the original HTML documentation.
Please have a look for gameplay instructions.


3a) Note on older savegames

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!! SAVEGAMES FROM OLDER VERSIONS ARE INCOMPATIPLE !!
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Don't use it!
Either start with the game from scratch again or stay with your
old Blobwars version 0.96.2.


3b) Music

Starting with this version, the AmigaOS distribution archive
does NOT contain the game music anymore! This was decided to
keep the archive smaller.

If you already have Blobwars 0.96 with the music downloaded,
just copy the music directory over to Blobwars 0.98.1 dir.

If you are new to Blobwars, you can download the music from
here: http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/blobWars.php

Though, it is NOT a must-have. The game will work fine
without music too.


3c) Rest
I played successfully several missions, so it seems to be fairly
stable. But please be aware that SDL for AmigaOS4 (and Blobwars
itself) is work in progress and therefore there might occur one or
another problem.

For more information on Blobwars: Metal Blob Solid please visit the
project website: http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/blobWars.php



I played successfully several missions, so it seems to be fairly
stable. But please be aware that SDL for AmigaOS4 (and Blobwars
itself) is work in progress and therefore there might occur one or
another problem.

For more information on Blobwars: Metal Blob Solid please visit the
project website: http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk/blobWars.php


4) Changelog (AOS4 version)

0.98.1 (28.11.2004)
   FIX: Handling of fullscreen/window toggle.

0.96.2 (06.11.2004)
   FIX: Jumping from the last menu item to the first item with
  cursor-down could cause a grim reaper on Pre-Release2.
   FIX: Particle blitting could crash in fullscreen mode.
   FIX: Removed debug output.


5) Changelog (official)

Version 0.98

* Very minor changes to some levels

Version 0.97

* Added Key configuration screen
* Added a warning when running the game as root
* Added animation graphics for Aqua Blob and Spider Blobs
* Stopped doors from closing on Bob (and enemies)
* Prevented enemies from spawning within doors
* Removed cheat option for "Super Jump" and replaced with "More Blood and Gore"
* Added a check to enemies to ensure they are no longer referenced by bullets
before deletion
* Added keyboard repeat (so up and down hand be held in menus)
* Restored gravity to previous limits (- +12 instead of - + 30). This change
made some levels
  impossible since Bob now fell far too quickly.
* Removed a potentially fatal blit onto a locked surface (particles.cpp).
* Add "Exit" signs for levels in which the player must get to the exit.
* Misc gameplay, level and graphical tweaks.


Have a lot of fun!

Costel 'Cyborg' Mincea <cyborg AT embyte DOT net>