WinBrick32 Version 2.12                                            23.Mar ,2003
Stefan Kuhne
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0.0 Short index
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1.0     Latest changes
2.0     Known problems
3.0     Registration form

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1.0 Latest changes
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Version 2.12:
    o Ressource problem with Windows98 fixed.

Version 2.11a:
    o Support for more than 9 languages added.
    o Polish and portoguise added.
    o F3 on startup is now fixed.

Version 2.11:
    o There are now up to 100 levels supported.
    o The menues are getting folded, if the screenhight is to small.

Version 2.10:
    o Only 32 bit: Direct Sound support implemented. This adds a real new sound
      experience to the game. Furthermore, it improves the ability to run
      together with other direct sound programs and produces less problems with
      bad sound board drivers. It is possible to switch back to the old sound
      system. It is also possible to choose the number of simultaniously played
      sounds in the game.
    o Voll-Version: After calling the level generator, the scenerys were
      'scrambled' by one position in the menue.

Version 2.07a:
    o Norsk added.
    o Microsoft's internet HiScore list support removed, because Microsoft has
      shut down this site.

Version 2.07:
    o Problem with HiScores above 16.000.000 points fixed
      -> Unfortunaletly the the old HiScores are invalid after an update!
    o Supports now up to 47 Sceneries (full version) -> 2000 levels!!
    o The second mouse option works now again with the old mouse types.
    o Network handling (with direct play) improved -> less problems!!
      If there are still problems with connecting different computers together
      you can add the following lines to the WinBrick.ini:
      [Ctrl]
      NetTimeOut=5000
      The default value is 2500 (2.5 seconds timeout).
    o Italian language added

Version 2.06c:
    o Nederlands language added
    o sound looping can now be disabled (in case of sound driver problems).

Version 2.06b:
    o Due to differnet problems with the MSN HiScore option has this option to
      be activated now within the menu first.
    o Now you are able to create up to 20 scenerys (old limit: 10).
    o The demo mode is running again.
    o Its possible to reset now the different HiScore tables for each scenery.
    o Swedish language added

Version 2.06a:
    o Adaption to Microsofts HiScore server for the global tracking of HiScores.
      You are able to upload now your latest HiScores to http://spike.msn.com
      Requirements:
          - You have to play in one player mode
          - You have to start with the basic scenery
          - HiScores, which have been earned with old versions of WinBrick are
            not valid for this feature.

Version 2.06:
    o I was now finally able to reproduce the second mouse device crash and
      fixed it.
    o You can now add a cool quote to the HiScore Table.
    o Windows NT 4.0 will be handled right now.
    o The new DirectX-3 from Microsoft deletes the 'old' Direct-Play files
      from the disk. WinBrick will detect this and gives a special warning in
      that case.
    o The installation program asks now before replacing old configuration
      files (HiScores, settings, sceneries, etc.).
    o Anoying warning messages can be disabled now.
    o After reaching a multiple value of 250.000 points, you'll get an
      additional life!
    o The elements are loosing their focus with each hit. You can determine
      how many additional hits are neccessary to remove it.
    o There are now passwords up to level 65.
    o There is now a level-based password to reenter a special level with the
      proper score, lifes, rockets etc (full version only). There are only
      three differential keys possible.

Version 2.05b:
    o The US-contact address has been updated
    o The english language strings has been updated

Version 2.05a:
    o French language support added to the game.

Version 2.05:
    o 'Solid objects' are now working with more than 256 colors.
    o If the old WinBrick version had trouble with your second mouse port,
      it should not crash any more (hopefully).
    o The palette management with 256 colors has been improved now.
    o You are now able to use a 'boss key'.
    o The flashing of text is now optional.

Version 2.04a:
    o I am now on-line: a WWW site and a new e-mail address

Version 2.04:
    o When leaving the 20th level, you'll go automatically to the next scenery.
    o The 32bit version of WinBrick 96 is now also able to play the two player
      mode with a network connection!!
    o 40 new levels have been added
    o Additional rules for the network game:
        - The name for the HiScore list will be automatically the players name.
        - The HiScore list has 16 entrys and will be updated when starting
          a network game.
    o The HiScore list will now also be updated if you accept a credit.
    o Some optical enhancements.
    o Within the two player game, you are able to decide, wether the sides
      will be swapped after a level completition or not.

Version 2.03:
    o The appearance of the game with 256 colors is now nearly the same as with
      true color.
    o Some small optical errors solved.

Version 2.02:
    o Some visual enhancements.
    o Some small errors fixed.
 
Version 2.01:
    o Level editor added.
    o Some small errrors fixed.

Version 2.00:
    o Configuration is now Windows 95 like (with property pages) + direct help.
    o Zoom to fullscreen as a option.
    o Sound volume is now adjustable.
    o In 2 Player mode, you are now able to fire rockets.
    o There are now two new 'brick type's: Lightening and 'opponent lightening'.
    o The maximum of simultaniously displayed objects is now 64+16.
    o It's much faster now.
    o Fireing Rockets is now done by pressing both buttons at once.
    o For speed improvement and a better reading, the rotating score could now
      be disbaled.
    o Demo mode implemented.
    o Three new special objects have been implemented:
           - 15-Ball explode
           - 8 Lightening explode
           - 3 Level jump
    o Levels are scrolling through.
    o And much more...

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2.0 Known problems
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    o In case of a general protection error...
       - If you are owner of a MATROX board: uncheck the 'scroll levels' option!
       - If you encounter problems with sound: Check the 'No loops!' option!
    o Joystick control 'absolut' is unstable.----------------------------------
       The physical joystick hardware is implemented very cheap in the most
       cases. Soundeffects for example may move the racket a little bit
       randomly.
    o The game seems to pause sometimes with heavy action.---------------------
       Some sound drivers use very much time to stop Sound. If you have one
       of these, you may disable sound effects.
    o No second mouse support with Windows NT.
    o Window to small (some graphics are cut off)? Try a smaller system font!
    o The 32 Bit Version of Winbrick96 did not run with Windows 32s
       (extension to Windows 3.x)!

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3.0 Registration form
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Please send this form to:

    Jochen Merz                         or fax it to:
    Im stillen Winkel 12                +49-(0)203-50 15 17
    47169 Duisburg                      or order online:
    Germany                             http://www.winbrick.de
    Please note that non EU orders will be processed from the US!

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