WinBolo (1998)WinBolo :: Basic InfoWinBolo :: OverviewWinBolo :: Player’s RoleSlide 5WinBolo :: User InterfaceWinBolo :: MediaWinBolo :: BugsWinBolo :: Positive PointsWinBolo :: Negative PointsWinBolo :: ComparisonWinBolo :: Overall ViewWinBolo (1998)WinBolo (1998)Presentation byPresentation byChris LesnieskiChris Lesnieski(CIS 487 :: Fall 2005)(CIS 487 :: Fall 2005)WinBolo :: Basic InfoWinBolo :: Basic InfoWindows port of Bolo (Macintosh, 1987) by Stuart Windows port of Bolo (Macintosh, 1987) by Stuart CheshireCheshirePort by John MorrisonPort by John MorrisonReal Time StrategyReal Time StrategyShareware: $25Shareware: $25RequirementsRequirementsWindows 95/98/NT4/2KDirectX 5 or greater (and DirectX capable video card)*For NT4 you must have DirectX3, Service Pack 5+Display capable of 16 bit colors or greater8Mb of RAM**WinsockWinBolo :: OverviewWinBolo :: OverviewSingle or Multiplayer?Single or Multiplayer?Game TypesGame TypesAlliancesAlliancesCritical Game ObjectsCritical Game ObjectsBases, Pillboxes, Tanks, & LGMsBases, Pillboxes, Tanks, & LGMsWinBolo :: Player’s RoleWinBolo :: Player’s RoleControl Their Tank and LGMControl Their Tank and LGMKeep Control of Pillboxes and BasesKeep Control of Pillboxes and BasesGeography of the MapGeography of the MapManipulationManipulationImportant aspect of RTSImportant aspect of RTSWinBolo :: User InterfaceWinBolo :: User InterfaceWinBolo :: MediaWinBolo :: MediaAuralAuralCustomizable .wav Customizable .wav FilesFilesLo-fidelityLo-fidelityArcade-likeArcade-likeNo MusicNo MusicVisualVisualCustomizable Customizable Sprites and SkinsSprites and SkinsPurely Two-Purely Two-DimensionalDimensionalVariable Frame Variable Frame RatesRatesWinBolo :: BugsWinBolo :: BugsPillbugPillbugLag and LatencyLag and LatencyName Already in UseName Already in UseDoesn’t Quit Process CompletelyDoesn’t Quit Process CompletelyPort IssuesPort IssuesIncorrect Pill Range, FireIncorrect Pill Range, FireTank PhysicsTank PhysicsWinBolo :: Positive PointsWinBolo :: Positive PointsLow System RequirementsLow System RequirementsQuick to Join a GameQuick to Join a GameSimple ControlsSimple ControlsUp to 16 PlayersUp to 16 PlayersPlug-in BotsPlug-in BotsTry Before You Buy!Try Before You Buy!WinBolo :: Negative PointsWinBolo :: Negative PointsToo Many BugsToo Many BugsDirection of DevelopmentDirection of DevelopmentStay True to Copying Original or Fork?Stay True to Copying Original or Fork?Lack of Fancy Graphics and SoundsLack of Fancy Graphics and SoundsWinBolo :: ComparisonWinBolo :: ComparisonLess Variables, More LuckLess Variables, More LuckNo variation in Tanks, LGMs, PillboxesNo variation in Tanks, LGMs, PillboxesQuicker GamesQuicker GamesDifferent Strategies Still ViableDifferent Strategies Still ViableWinBolo :: Overall ViewWinBolo :: Overall ViewRecommended for Casual RTS Recommended for Casual RTS Players and Fans of Eccentric GamesPlayers and Fans of Eccentric GamesTends to Attract More Mature PlayersTends to Attract More Mature PlayersInterface Needs UpdatingInterface Needs UpdatingGlitches, Lack of Visible Glitches, Lack of Visible Development, and IRC Politics May Development, and IRC Politics May Drive People AwayDrive People
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