TETROIDS - A game which is similiar to the arcade game Tetris. This directory includes the source code, object file and an executable. You must have a X-Window terminal to use this program. The code should be compatible with all X-Window environments. The program will ask you 2 questions at the beginning, the screen sized desired and a skill level. For a 19 inch screen you should choose 1000. Otherwise just use trial and error. A good beginners skill level is 100. The skill level dictates how fast the objects will fall at the beginning of the game. The object of TETROIDS is to rotate the different objects in a way to complete lines. To rotate an object hit you left mouse button, to move object left hit you middle button, to move object right hit your right mouse button. To begin the game click you mouse on the begin window. To quit click on quit. Good luck and don't become addicted !!! Software: VMS Version 5.4 DECWINDOWS Author: Jym Barnes CONTEL 15 Declaration Trail Dr O'Fallon MO, 63366 (314) 926-8672 Compile: $CC TETROIDS $LINK TETROIDS,SYS$INPUT/OPT SYS$LIBRARY:DECW$DWTLIBSHR/SHARE Note: To execute this program on one node and view it on another type the following command if using DECNET. $SET DISPLAY/CREATE/NODE= If you are using TCP/IP then $SET DISPLAY/CREATE/NODE=/TRANSPORT=TCPIP * Make sure you use customize and modify security to allow the connection. This needs to be done even if you use you own account. There is two different version of Tetroids. The only difference is in the random number generate. You decide which one is more random.