BKA Software "Jackals"
I'm glad to present you my first game -
ru for ZX-Spectrum. Game genre - strategy
in real time (RTS). Actions equal
begin several centuries ago, in
the era of valiant knights. Some two
the prince did not divide the land of his father and
declared war on each other. Exactly for you and
will have to command the army of one of
princes. Numerous fights await you
enemy, you will have to carry out various
the instructions of his master.
The game has a normal interface - controls
Cursor movement plus hotkeys. Os-
new ideas are taken from well-known ones
Warcraft, Age Of Empiries and Black Raven.
For English-speaking Spectrum fans
All text has been translated into English (you can
select your native language in setup).
Computer requirements:
* Z80 CPU 3.SMhz
* 128K RAM
* Beta Disk Interface with floppy drive
80x2DD
* TR-Dos V5.03 or compatible.
It is advisable to have additionally:
* Z80 CPU 7Mhz Turbo
* 256K RAM
* Kempston Mouse
*AY or General Sound
The game works on any Spectrum - completely
a portable computer with memory no less
128K and Beta-Disk drive. Firmware
TR-Dos must be compatible with the version
5.03. "Jackals" takes into account the speed of the
processor, and the presence of Turbo-mode is welcome -
Yes, in addition, on a 3.SMhz processor in
some moments the drawing will be slow
zit. 256K holderscars will receive up to
additional effects and music. Sound output
sounds like AY or General Sound. Lastly
In this case the player will receive much more
impressive audio effects. Manage
You can use the keyboard or mouse.
And now a little about technical data
"Jackals":
* Global map size: 128X64
*Working screen size: 192X192
(24X24 acquaintances)
* Visualization: in color, volumetric.
* Card scanner: 64X64 RGB in real
time.
*Update time: 6 frames (8.3
frames per second)
* The mouse cursor is suspended on the interrupt-
nia.
* Number of warring parties: 3
* Maximum number of units: 160
* Maximum number of buildings: 64
* Maximum number of flying arrows:
32
I would like to note that the graphics in
The game is colorful and a little voluminous. This is for-
takes a lot of time, but looks like -
in my opinion, more elegant than flat sprites
in the first two demo versions. And RGB says
ner (idea suggested by )
allows you to display the map directly on the player
on the screen. In "Jackals" there are three warring hundred-
rons: besides you and the computer there are
neutral troops. They're usually ooh-
injure any objects and attack
everyone they see.
The game has a standard development path:
construction of buildings, study of sciences, hiring
warriors All resources are water and wood.
Wood is extracted as usual - workers
cut down the forest and carry it tonearest city
or to a warehouse. And water needs to be extracted from
wells that can be built
only on river banks. It is also necessary
build farms, otherwise there won’t be enough food, and
soldiers will desert. Along the way you
further development, it will be possible to teach more and more
more powerful warriors: for example, a knight
(elite unit) destroys the enemy without losses
Khotinets and an archer (one on one), and the demon
will not even allow the knight to approach him
squirm. At a certain stage it will be possible
train a magician. He has magical
properties: heals warriors, looks incomplete
blunt parts of the map, can explode immediately
a dozen soldiers and others. The catapult is capable
destroy forest, stones and walls. Its destruction
Seductive force can cause significant
damage to several units at once, a hundred
located near the center of the explosion. You can't
forget about walls - the most powerful defense.
The wall is an insurmountable barrier
for enemy low-flying arrows and spe-
easily misses the arrows of your warriors. Sa-
Our strongest unit in the game is the demon. He has
very high speed of movement, from
personal attack and defense. A couple of demons
capable of handling a dozen elite units
Comrade However, you will see for yourself...
If you have any questions,
sys, wishes, ideas or suggestions to
me, I am always at your service:
e-mail: bka_software@mail.ru
.
P.S. FullyI plan to finish the game
for 2001.
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