Yes i like that
too!
I think that it will
be easier to give hints on the group using this notation.
When your program
will be created, may be that it could be integrated in the main program as an
option.
What do you think of
it Jim?
Ðonald
----- Original Message -----From: Vic DrastikSent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 1:40 AMSubject: New notation for LaserTank solutionsI have created a new notation for recording the solutions of
LaserTank levels. It is meant to allow players to note down their
answers for future use without needing to record them using .lpb
files.
It is quite simple -
L = Left arrow
U = Up arrow
R = Right arrow
D = Down arrow
F = Fire ( spacebar )
If there is more than 1 action , the symbol is followed by a
repetition count. If there is only 1 action , no repetition count is
added.
I have also written a programme to convert .lpb files into the new
notation - here is the output for Level 11 "Behind Enemy Lines"
L00011
Behind Enemy Lines
Vic
Number of steps is 41
R11UF5U5R2UFU10R5
i.e. right 11 times , up , fire 5 times , up 5 times , right 2
times , up , fire , up 10 times , then right 5 times to finish.
This notation can be used to send full or part solutions via email
without needing to create .lpb files. Also , the solutions to
multiple levels can be stored in a single file.
If anyone is interested , I will write a programme to do the reverse -
that is , turn solutions in human-readable form into .lpb files and
make it available to the group.
Vic