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If you'd like to learn more about ZZT, [[https:// | If you'd like to learn more about ZZT, [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== System requirements ===== | ||
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+ | ==== DOS (IBM PC) ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 386/ | ||
+ | * 640 KB of RAM (512KB minimum), | ||
+ | * EGA/VGA graphics adapter (CGA/ | ||
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+ | ==== DOS (NEC PC-9801) ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 386/ | ||
+ | * 640 KB of RAM (512KB minimum). | ||
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+ | ==== Windows/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ... If you're running (a reasonably recent version of) Windows/ | ||
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+ | ===== Help ===== | ||
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+ | Most help is provided in-game, available by pressing " | ||
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+ | ==== Command line arguments (DOS) ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ClassicZoo supports a few command line arguments on launch: | ||
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+ | * ''/ | ||
+ | * ''/ | ||
+ | * (4.16+) ''/ | ||
===== Major features ===== | ===== Major features ===== | ||
- | | + | * Increasing the board size limit from 20000 to 65500 bytes. |
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* Increasing the board count limit from 101 to 256 boards. | * Increasing the board count limit from 101 to 256 boards. | ||
* Major CPU and memory usage optimizations. | * Major CPU and memory usage optimizations. | ||
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The complete list of features is provided in the changelog, which is bundled with ClassicZoo. | The complete list of features is provided in the changelog, which is bundled with ClassicZoo. | ||
- | Many of these bugfixes enhancements are also maintained to some extent in separate branches, to allow easier re-use by other ZZT forks. | + | ==== Platform-specific ==== |
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+ | * (DOS) EMS/XMS extended memory support - effectively lifts the world size limit, as well as improving stability of large worlds on machines with lower amounts of free conventional memory. | ||
+ | * (Windows/ | ||
===== Screenshots ===== | ===== Screenshots ===== | ||
- | ==== PC port ==== | + | ==== DOS (IBM PC) ==== |
- | {{: | + | {{: |
- | ==== NEC PC-98 port ==== | + | ==== DOS (NEC PC-9801) ==== |
{{: | {{: | ||
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===== Downloads ===== | ===== Downloads ===== | ||
- | In most cases, you want either | + | In most cases, you want the build in bold for your platform. |
- | The //libre// version of ClassicZoo differs in toolchain only - it's compiled using Free Pascal, rather than Turbo Pascal. However, as FPC's current (as of 3.2.0) 8086 compiler seems to generate slower and bigger code in general, it is primarily provided for users who seek to achieve free software purism. | + | If you' |
- | The //low memory// version is intended for PC-compatible machines with strict memory constraints, | + | * [[https://museumofzzt.com/article/295/ |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
==== Current version ==== | ==== Current version ==== | ||
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+ | === ClassicZoo 4.20 beta 2 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Released on the 23rd of December, 2021. | ||
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+ | * **[[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === ClassicZoo 4.17 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Released on the 7th of December, 2021. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **[[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Previous versions ==== | ||
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+ | === ClassicZoo 4.16 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Released on the 13th of November, 2021. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **[[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
=== ClassicZoo 4.15 === | === ClassicZoo 4.15 === | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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- | ==== Previous versions ==== | ||
=== ClassicZoo 4.14 === | === ClassicZoo 4.14 === | ||
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* **Q:** Which build and executable of ClassicZoo should I use? | * **Q:** Which build and executable of ClassicZoo should I use? | ||
- | * **A: | + | * **A: |
+ | * The regular | ||
+ | * The PC-9801 build is provided for users of NEC PC-9801 | ||
+ | * The libre build is provided for projects which do not wish to utilize non-libre code included by Turbo Pascal' | ||
+ | * The low memory build is meant for especially constrained platforms | ||
* **Q:** Should I use DOSBox or Zeta with ClassicZoo? | * **Q:** Should I use DOSBox or Zeta with ClassicZoo? |
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