1. Hey, Pete!
Pete,
I've been working on a few modifications to gamedemo.ex which you posted to
the list a couple of weeks ago. The problem I've run into is loading a new
screen (that is, the good guy walked all the way across the first one...)
I tried making the game_loop function re-entrant by adding these lines
free_command(level_cmd)
free_command(gamebar_cmd) -- one I added.
free_command(back_cmd)
free_screen(back_buffer)
to the end of the procedure, and then reloading the level. The main
routine looks like this:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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-----------------------------------MAIN---------------------------------
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if gfx_mode(800,600,8) then
FATALERROR("Your computer can't display 8-bit SVGA graphics")
end if
load_data() -- just some precursory info
init_sprites() -- just the good guy for now
load_level("levels\\21.lev")
load_gamebar()
while 1 do
game_loop()
load_level(level_name)
load_gamebar()
end while
restore_mode()
When I execute the program, it works fine for a few screens, but then after
about 4 or 5 screens, it always generates a causeway error. I was
wondering if you give me a few pointers on how to trap this nasty little
bug since you've probably had 1 or 2 yourself.
If you want to see the source code, I'll send by private e-mail as it's too
large for the list.
Thanks.
deuce
bjackson at printinginc.com
