/* Copyright 2011 Justin Weaver
 *
 * This file is part of OrbitClash.
 *
 * OrbitClash is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
 * the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
 * Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option)
 * any later version.
 *
 * OrbitClash is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
 * ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
 * FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
 * more details.
 *
 * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
 * OrbitClash.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 */


Title: OrbitClash ReadMe/User-Manual
OrbitClash Homepage: http://orbitclash.googlecode.com
Author: Justin Weaver <piranther@gmail.com>
Date: April 2011


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1. Introduction:

	Facts:
		* My very first video game!
		* Inspired by the classic game Spacewar! 
		* Open source (GPLv3 License)
		* Written in C# (requires Microsoft .NET 4.0)
		* Uses SDL via the SDL.NET wrapper

	Features:
		* Sights, sounds, and spectacles: the likes of which test the very
		  limits of the imagination of even the most exceptional fruit bat.


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2. Installation:

	Steps:
		1. Download the archive
		2. Unzip it somewhere (a folder will be created)
		3. Open the newly created folder
		4. Run the file called OrbitClash.exe to start the game


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3. Player Controls:

	Player One Controls (The Yellow Ship):
		* Rotate-left: A
		* Rotate-right: D
		* Forward-thruster: W
		* Reverse-thruster: S
		* Fire-cannon: Left Control

	Player Two Controls (The Red Ship):
		* Rotate-left: Left Arrow
		* Rotate-right: Right Arrow
		* Forward-thruster: Up Arrow
		* Reverse-thruster: Down Arrow
		* Fire-cannon: Right Alt
	
	
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4. Configuration:

	Compile time only; for now.  See the 'Configuration.cs' source code file.

	
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5. Compiling from Source:

	Use Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional with Microsoft .NET 4.0 
	Client Profile Framework.


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6. Wish List:

	* Graphic-effects when bullet hits ship
	* Graphic-effects when ship hit ship
	* Graphic-effects of ship damage level
	* Configuration
	* Joystick support
	* Framerate-independent movement & predictive collision detection
	* Ability to pause/unpause the game
	* "Press 'H' for instructions" on main title screen
	* Give SolidEntity objects "mass" to make physics more realistic
	* Support higher resolutions
	* Network play
	* Power-ups
	* Player profiles
	* Choice of ships /w various specs
	* AI to play against
	* Installer for binary distribution


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7. References and Credits:

	* SDL <http://www.libsdl.org/>
	* SDL.NET <http://cs-sdl.sourceforge.net/>
	
	* Image Credits: see "Images\Image Attribution.txt"
	* Sound Credits: see "Sounds\Sound Attribution.txt"
	* Font Credits: see "Fonts\Orbitron\readme.txt"
