circles improved version

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so this is an improved version of my circles program
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i started on the zx81 but found it lacking. nevertheless, i deided to make use of the spectrum's expanded color pallete

iam still working on improving the program
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They are definitely circles. Well done, sir!
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What does it do?
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"Very round, circles." cf. Noel Coward.
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How did you change the ink colour of the listing?
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MonkZy wrote: Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:51 pm How did you change the ink colour of the listing?
Extended mode, then CAPS SHIFT-2 (for red).
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i know it's a "basic" program (pun intended) but would it make for a good addition?
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At last.. I'm fed up with so many plastic circles. MrPixel has bigger circles than you. I've touched them!
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hikoki wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:01 am At last.. I'm fed up with so many plastic circles. MrPixel has bigger circles than you. I've touched them!
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[mention]MrPixel[/mention], please find enclosed an example from the ZX Spectrum+ User Guide. Note the use of the RND command to add some interest, the BEEP command to add a bit of sound, and some For / Next Loops. Flash adds a bit of fun too.

Also note the inclusion of the code within the CODE Tags, rather than a screenshot of your listing.

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  10 BORDER 0: PAPER 0: CLS
  20 CIRCLE INK RND*6; FLASH RND;120+RND*8,80+RND*6,RND*80
  30 BEEP 0.1,RND*60
  40 IF RND>0.9 THEN GO TO 60
  50 GO TO 20
  60 FOR y=-2 TO 4
  70 FOR x=0 TO 6
  80 BORDER x
  90 BEEP .05,x*y
 100 NEXT x
 110 NEXT y
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I'm still baffled at what purpose the program is meant to be serving.
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PeteProdge wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:43 pm I'm still baffled at what purpose the program is meant to be serving.
You are not the only one....
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PeterJ wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:01 pm Image
That would be a cracking CGC entry.
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Spud wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:47 pm
PeterJ wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:01 pm Image
That would be a cracking CGC entry.
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Bit unfair of you Peter to use the extended capabilities of the 128k machine. :)
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Looks like a good starting point for an archery/darts game.
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can you clarify that last bit? about the CODE tags
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[mention]MrPixel[/mention] , On the toolbar when you create or edit a post is an icon with '<\>' on it. Select your text then press this button, and when you click preview or post it gets displayed as formatted code. You will see CODE tags either side of the selected text. Much nicer than a fuzzy screenshot.
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