Program:    Punchout! demo
Authors:    Harper Maddox
Email:      gte172i@prism.gatech.edu
Website:    http://void.calc.org
Version:    v.41b
System:     TI-83
Released:   4.25.00

I. FAQ - ### IMPORTANT ###
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note: I will not respond to these questions if you ask me them on message boards, email, IM, ICQ, etc.

Q: When is the final version going to be available?
A: I don't know.  So don't ask.

Q: Will you send me the final version when it is available?
A: no, I will not send it to you personally, but I guarantee that you can find the game on both www.ticalc.org and void.calc.org when it is completed.

Q: Will the final version be available for the Ti-83+?
A: I'm not sure.  It would have to be a flash application, and I don't have the SDK.

Q: Will Punchout! be available for the Ti-89, Ti-92 or Ti-92+?
A: no.

Q: Will Punchout! be available for the Ti-82, Ti-85 and Ti-86?
A: yes, the final version will.  The 86 port might take a while longer because of memory limitations.

Q: Why is the demo so easy?
A: Glass Joe was easy to beat in the original NES version of Punchout!

Q: Can I port Punchout! to my calculator?
A: No, I am not finished with it yet.  The finished version will be ported internally within Void Productions.

Q: May I freely distribute this program and place it on my web site?
A: Yes.  But remember to include this documentation file.


II. DESCRIPTION
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The groundbreaking Nintendo Entertainment System classic is coming to your Ti! Eventually, you will fight through a circuit of 5 skilled opponents to become the Heavyweight Champion of the world. Features a scrolling ring, impressive opponent AI, and the most impressive black and white graphics ever on a Ti-8x. Graphics are modeled after the SNES game, Super Punchout.


III. INSTALLATION (easy as 1,2,3)
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1) Make sure you have SOS or AShell installed on your calculator
2) Send PUNCHOUT.83P to your Ti-83
3) Run the shell, then select "Punchout" and hit enter


IV. CONTROLS
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in menus -

[2nd] - select item
[up/down] - move cursor up/down
[Mode] - exit game

in the game -

[2nd] - punch right
[Alpha] - punch left
[2nd+Up] - jab right
[Alpha+Up] - jab left
[left/right] - dodge his attack to the left or right

when knocked down -

[2nd] - get back up

if opponent is knocked down -

[2nd] - get back energy


V. NOTES
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If you hit the enemy four times without him punching you, your character will begin to flash.  You are now ready to super punch.  Punches take off slightly more energy when you are in this state.

When the enemy does an uppercut you can only connect with a low punch from the opposite side.  This means you must counter a right uppercut with a right punch.  This is difficult to accomplish, but is rewarding, since it takes off more than double than that of a regular punch.

Any high score that you achieve is automatically entered as "SET NAME".  This is because the "Register Your Name" has not been made yet at this time.


VI.  SPECIAL THANKS
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Nintendo - for making this great game
Sam Heald
Kouri Rosenberg
and the Rest of the Void Staff

Alapanamo - made the uppercut sprite for glass joe (and hopefully will make sprites for the new enemies)

VII.  COMING SOON
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-Register your name (for high scores)
-Super Punches for you
-Somewhere around 5 enemies to fight
-an ending when you beat Mike Tyson


enjoy,
-harper