Manual

Compile Source Code

Linux Users:
Download 20080330.tar.bz2
Open a terminal
Change directories (using the cd command) to the download location
Type: bunzip2 20080330.tar.bz2
Type: tar xf 20080330.tar
Type: cd 20080330
Type: javac *.java #(This command compiles everything)
Type: java AForce #(This command runs the game)
Have a Lot of Fun!


Windows Users:
Download instructions comming soon

Apple Users:
Load Linux on your machine
Follow Linux Instructions :) hehe

No really, Linux is better, but if you really don't want to install
Linux, the Linux instructions should work on on a mac



Install

Linux Users:
Download 20080330.jar
Open a terminal
Change directories (using the cd command) to the download location
Type: java -jar 20080330.jar
Have a Lot of Fun!


Windows Users:
Download and install The Java Virtual Machine.
Download 20080330.jar
Double Click on the second file you downloaded.

Apple Users:
Load Linux on your machine
Follow Linux Instructions :) hehe

No really, Linux is better, but if you really don't want to install
Linux, the Linux instructions should work on on a mac



Load Different Maps

Currently, only users who compile the game themselves using the 20080330.tar.bz2 source code package can play on different maps. We will be making the options menu inside AForce publicly accessable soon, at which time all users can change maps. To play on a map (after compiling the .java files), type "java AForce Cube" where Cube is the name of the map. Maps ARE case sensitive. The current maps distributed with the game are:
  • AlienIncursion - Approximately 30 enemy ships intend to invade. Keep them at bay.
  • Basic - A very basic multiplayer map. A line divides the map in two with two holes to get through
  • Blank - As the name implies, there are no obstacles. Good luck soldier!
  • Cross - The map is divided into four quadrants. Take the enemy one quadrant at a time!
  • Cube - A giant hollow cube occupies the center of the map.
  • Random - Blocks of all shapes and sizes are scattered across the map.
  • Standard - The Original Alien Airforce Map. This is the default.
  • Tux - Play it and find out!




Controlls

Public Release
Arrow Keys to turn
Space to shoot
"m" places a a mine
"s" to stop your ship
"p" pauses the game
"r" reverses your ship's direction
"a" autopilot
"f" shoots (same as space)
"w" causes your ship to jump ahead a short distance (Warp)

Alpha Release
Arrow Keys to turn
Space to shoot
Shift to active your ship's onboard shield
Tab brings up a heads up display with player stats
"m" places a a mine
"s" to stop your ship
"p" pauses the game
"x" shoots 4 bullets, one in each direction (cross fire)
"t" shoots three bullets at once (tripple fire)
"l" for lasers
"h" launches a hunter seaker
"r" reverses your ship's direction
"d" drops a remote detonator or detonates one that has already been dropped
"f" picks up or drops a flag
"b" drops a bomb which blows up in three seconds
"i" opens the user's inventory
"a" autopilot
"f" shoots (same as space)
"w" causes your ship to jump ahead a short distance (Warp)



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