@DATABASE engineguide.guide @WORDWRAP ===== Main Page ========================================================= @NODE main "WBPerplexity v1.4" @{BG SHINE} WBPerplexity v1.4 by Matt Briggs, (C)Engine Nine Design 2000. @{BG BACK} @{" " LINK disc} disclaimer @{" " LINK requ} system requirements @{" " LINK shar} shareware details @{" " LINK forw} forward @{bg fill}@{fg filltext} New! @{bg back}@{fg text} @{" " LINK info} program info @{" " LINK play} how to play @{" " LINK addi} additional info @{" " LINK faq} FAQ @{bg fill}@{fg filltext} New! @{bg back}@{fg text} @{" " SYSTEM "Run >NIL: Yam:Yam MAILTO=engine9@ukonline.co.uk SUBJECT=WBPerplexity1.4"} e-mail the author @{I}<< Please show your support! >>@{UI} @{bg fill}@{fg filltext} New! @{bg back}@{fg text} @{" " LINK hist} history + what's new @{" " LINK feed} feed back @{" " LINK cred} credits @{" " LINK cont} contacting us @ENDNODE ===== Disclaimer ======================================================== @NODE disc "disclaimer" @{BG SHINE} copyright @{BG BACK} i. This software is copyrighted by its developer(s), which means that you are NOT ALLOWED to modify the program(s) and or documentation in any way. ii. You are NOT allowed to use this software or any part of it for any other purpose than the one stated within this documentation, this also includes any fonts, images or samples. iii. You may NOT de-compile any binary executable files within this package or modify this documentation or any other data files in ANY way. @{BG SHINE} distribution @{BG BACK} This package is freely distributable, meaning that you are allowed to re-distribute this package as long as you follow these points:- i. Any re-distribution must include all files in this archive, with out any modifications. You are NOT allowed to add or remove any files to and or from this archive. ii. This package may be freely distributed via BBSs, Internet/UseNet, software libraries such as Fred Fish's and Aminet® CD-ROM, and other similar electronic channels. iii. Disk magazines and services that charge extra for file transfers may NOT distribute it without written permission from Engine Nine Design. @{BG SHINE} disclaimer @{BG BACK} By using this product, you accept the full responsibility for any damage or loss that might occur through its use or the inability to use it. Engine Nine Design or anyone related with Engine Nine Design can NOT be held responsible. @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== System Requirements =============================================== @NODE requ "system Requirements" @{BG SHINE} system requirements @{BG BACK} WBPerplexity requires an Amiga with the following system specification: OS 3.0 or higher 1.0 Mb of ram standard JPEG, GIF, PNG & ILBM datatypes YAM (to email meeeeee! :) Play16 (located in C:) MagicWb palette (recommended) @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Shareware ========================================================= @NODE shar "shareware details" @{BG SHINE} shareware details @{BG BACK} Please note that this software IS shareware. This means that if you like this program AND/OR any of our other programs you are kindly requested to consider sending us a donation for our efforts. By registering our software you are giving us the incentive to CONTINUE developing software for the Amiga. ENGiNE NiNE DESiGN 50 Thicket Drive Maltby Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 7LB U.K. E-Mail: @{"engine9@ukonline.co.uk" SYSTEM "Run >NIL: Yam:Yam MAILTO=engine9@ukonline.co.uk SUBJECT=WBPerplexity1.4"} If we receive a donation from you for Ł5.00 or over, we will send you our latest software productions. If sending cheques please make them payable to Matthew Briggs. Please make sure that you give us details about: Your name, Address, Day time phone number (if available) & your system spec and configuration. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Long Live Amiga! @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Forward =========================================================== @NODE forw "Forward" @{BG SHINE} forward @{BG BACK} One of the best known of all puzzles is the Fifteen Puzzle, which was invented by Sam Loyd the elder about 1878. It is also known as the Boss Puzzle, Jeu de Taquin, and Diablotin. It became popular all over Europe almost at once. It consists essentially of a shallow square tray that holds 15 small square counters numbered from 1 to 15, and one square blank space. With the 15 squares initially placed in random order and with the blank space in the lower right-hand corner, the puzzle is to rearrange them in numerical order by sliding only, with the blank space ending up back in the lower right-hand corner. It may overwhelm the reader to learn that there are more than 20,000,000,000,000 possible different arrangements that the pieces (including the blank space) can assume. @{BG SHINE} impossibilities? @{BG BACK} In 1879 two American mathematicians proved that only one-half of all possible initial arrangements, or about 10,000,000,000,000, admitted of a solution. The mathematical analysis is as follows. Basically, no matter what path it takes, as long as it ends its journey in the lower right-hand corner of the tray, any numeral must pass through an even number of boxes. In the normal position of the squares (Figure 17A), regarded row by row from left to right, each number is larger than all the preceding numbers; i.e., no number precedes any number smaller than itself. In any other than the normal arrangement, one or more numbers will precede others smaller than themselves. Every such instance is called an inversion. For example, in the sequence 9, 5, 3, 4, the 9 precedes three numbers smaller than itself and the 5 precedes two numbers smaller than itself, making a total of five inversions. If the total number of all the inversions in a given arrangement is even, the puzzle can be solved by bringing the squares back to the normal arrangement; if the total number of inversions is odd, the puzzle cannot be solved. Theoretically, the puzzle can be extended to a tray of (m x n) spaces with (mn - 1) numbered counters. In order to stop impossibilities from occurring, I have added a "placement" function into WBPerplexity which allows you to select either "Jumble" and "Randomized". Jumble takes the completed puzzle and moves the tiles around for a short period of time, which makes it entirely possible for the puzzle to be solved. Randomized, however will cause the tiles to be placed regardless and therefore impossible solutions may occur. @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Program Info ====================================================== @NODE info "program info" @{BG SHINE} program info @{BG BACK} WBPerplexity is a simple workbench* puzzle game in which you have to rearrange a picture which has been split into a certain amount of sections. In the case of this game the amount of sections is @{b}8, 15 @{ub}or @{b}24@{ub} with one left over square in which you can move your pieces in and out of. This game is ideal if your bored whilst waiting for something to download or process. WBPerplexity uses very little CPU (upto less than 0.30%) when its window is inactive or if it is Iconified. *Also compatible with Directory Opus and Scalos. @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Usage ============================================================= @NODE play "how to play" @{BG SHINE} how to play @{BG BACK} To play WBPerplexity, slide the tiles around by moving them into the gap in order to complete the picture. You can select different puzzles by loading a new game in the pull down menu. WBPerplexity is also an app window, which means that you can drag puzzle and game files into it's window for them to load. If the puzzle you are trying to complete is too difficult for you, press the help key for a preview of what the completed picture looks like. @{BG SHINE} saving your game @{BG BACK} It is now possible to save you game and load it back at a later date by going to "Save As..." in the pull-down game menu. @{BG SHINE} additional puzzle sets @{BG BACK} Additional puzzle sets for WBPerplexity can be found on the engine nine design web site ( http://www.enginenine.cjb.net ) or from aminet. Most puzzle sets are in standard IFF ILBM format, however some may be in either PNG, JFIF/JPEG or GIF format, in which case you will require additional system datatypes to be installed for you to be able to play them. @{BG SHINE} make your own puzzles! @{BG BACK} If you would like to produce your own puzzle sets for WBPerplexity, then please read the text file found in the Puzzles drawer. Don't forget to send us a copy of your set(s)! :) @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Additional info =================================================== @NODE addi "additional info" @{BG SHINE} additional info @{BG BACK} Some puzzles may be extremely difficult to complete in 4x4 or 5x5 grid modes as they may contain identical tiles e.g. two or more blank (white/black) tiles. New puzzle sets may contain warnings if such difficult puzzles are present. @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== FAQ =============================================================== @NODE faq "frequently asked questions" @{BG SHINE} faq @{BG BACK} > @{i}When I try to load certain puzzles I get an error message.@{ui} Make sure you have installed compatible PNG, GIF, ILBM and JPEG datatypes and that the "Use Datatypes" option is checked in the prefs menu. > @{i}I do not hear any sounds.@{ui} Make sure the command Play16 is installed. This should be located in your System:C/ directory. Play16 is available from Aminet [ mus/play ] > @{i}My workbench screen is in a mode higher than 8 bit (256 colours) and I can't see the puzzle correctly as the colours are wrong.@{ui} WBPerplexity's internal ILBM image decoder does not support graphic cards. Use datatypes instead for better results. > @{i}This game is too hard for me. Are their any cheats?@{ui} Yes, but I'm not going to tell you! Try @{"contacting" LINK cont} me. @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== History =========================================================== @NODE hist "program history" @{BG SHINE} program history @{BG BACK} v1.4 - Added Jumble and Random placement Show setup Load/Save game Sound support with play16 Now possible to play with cursor keys. Fixed an embarrassing bug in 5x5 grid mode :o) Fixed timer bug Window now has a zoom v1.3 - 4x4 & 5x5 grids Datatype bug fix Auto grid & About Remap quality v1.2 - Added timer and move counter Help mode How to play function Prefs menu Datatype functions added Save settings added CLI arguments added Hidden cheat added! :) New icons (thanx to Luca :) Move two blocks at once App icon added Timer bug fixed Few other bugs fixed v1.1 - Not released v1.0 - First release to Aminet July 1999 @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Feedback ========================================================== @NODE feed "feedback" @{BG SHINE} feedback @{BG BACK} Hi, Your game is cool ! Bye @{B}@{I}Jerome Chesnot@{UI}@{UB} Overall this is a really enjoyable game. It has some great features and gives endless possibility with the option to be able to make your own puzzles. Brilliant work! @{B}@{I}Chris Seward, AIO review@{UI}@{UB} Hello, good prog! Kind regards @{B}@{I}Arch. Piergiorgio MONGIOJ@{UI}@{UB} Cze¶ć!!!, I'm writing because .... "About" window and "EMail Me" gadget in WBPerplexity ;DDD It's very cool game - and it's only game where I can win ;D Sorry about my strange english. And some polish greetings: Trzymaj się ramy, to się nie posramy ;D Bye! @{B}@{I}Grzegorz Kaszuba, Poland@{UB}@{UI} Hola, congratulations for this program. @{B}@{I}Atentament, Miquel, Spain@{UB}@{UI} @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Credits =========================================================== @NODE cred "credits" @{BG SHINE} credits @{BG BACK} Programming & Design Matt Briggs Additional coding Curt Esser Leigh Parry Play16 Thomas Wenzel Puzzles Matt Briggs Robert Livesey Jake Graeme Porter Matthew Hampton Additional puzzle sets Chris Seward Icon Set & Cool ideas Luca 'Hexaae' Longone Testing Robert Livesey Jerome Chesnot Alexi Tzitzas Roy Krister Gaz & Mick This software is copyright © Engine Nine Design 1999/2000 @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE ===== Contacting the author ============================================= @NODE cont "contacting us" @{BG SHINE} contacting the author @{BG BACK} If you wish to contact the author of this software, then please do not hesitate to write to: Matt Briggs Engine Nine Design 50 Thicket Drive Maltby Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 7LB U.K. EMail: @{"engine9@ukonline.co.uk" SYSTEM "Run >NIL: Yam:Yam MAILTO=engine9@ukonline.co.uk SUBJECT=WBPerplexity1.4"} WWW: www.enginenine.cjb.net @{"<<" link main} go back @ENDNODE