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Should we use OpenGL (2D only) for graphics?
Most definately, better 2D graphics.
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Eh, make it an option but keep software-rendered SDL around.
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No, my computer can barely take SDL as it is.
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Epiar 0.2.0 Final Released! Win 'n Lin Bins 'n Src  -  January 3, 2003   21:01 GMT-8
Posted by Marco
    It's finally here! Epiar 0.2.0 Final has been officially released! This time, quite playable. So, Privates, get to your ships, upgrade those weapons, board and pillage your enemy and get money to buy better ships and weaponry!

Features include...

  • Planet landing screens
  • Buying upgrades
  • Buying new ships
  • Jump gates to travel far distances
  • Ability to board disabled ships (fly over ship and use 'b')
  • Battle with other ships
  • Nav map to see nearby systems (use 'n')
  • Targeting system
  • Epiar Plugin's to add to the main game loop (create upgrades)
  • And much, much more!


Download it now!
Linux Binary (.tar.bz2, Loki Installer)
Windows Binary (.exe, Nullshoft Installer)
Source (.tar.bz2)
Check out the download page for more information, and system requirements.


How to play
Run the game...D'uh..
Notice: It may be hard to click the options in the menu, rappidly press like a mad man any of the options you wish to select to get the game to respond.
Start a game, now.. you'll probably want to land on the nearest planet and buy yourself some upgrades. I suggest you buy the turret and put it on any slot and then buy a Sensor. If you have left over cash, buy whatever you can afford. Leave the planet and select a victim... Use 'y' to target the closest ship, or use 't' to scroll through a list of ships withing sensor range. If you upgraded your Sensors, you should see details on each targeted ships health. The bar on the left is Armor and the bar on the right, shield.
Simple enought.
Shoot something! Come on! Just dont get hit, okay?

Once you see that the targeted ship you're shooting at has been disabled (its shield will be gone and the armor bar will be small and show in red), fly over the ship and press 'b' to board it. Try a few times if you are unsucessfull. Now you are presented with various options. Do as you please...
Lets utilize a jump gate...

hit 'h' and you should get a list of nearby ships and jump gates you can hail. Select any Portal, suchlike "Junonian Portal" and click the "hail" button. You will be prompted to pay a set amount of credits to pass through the gate.. Pay the fee.... Your ship should be drawn into the jump gate and fired through the galaxy.
This is basically a crash ride tutorial for anyone playing the game who cant figure out how to play.

Well then... Woot! Epiar 0.2.0 finally released. Enjoy! Spread the word. Kill those ships! steal their money! buy better ships and upgrades!

Enjoy!


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