Tanktics
Tanktics
Publisher: Avalon HillGenre: War
Programmer: Chris Crwaford
Year: 1978
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Language: English
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Game input holds PET matrix keys down until you physically release them, which is best for arcade games. Type input keeps the original short-tap queue for entering BASIC commands.
Charset Auto lets PET software switch normally. Graphics or Business forces the selected character ROM for compatibility/testing.
Changing RAM or ROM resets the PET. Some programs need ROM2/ROM4 or 16K/32K.
The sound slider controls the emulated PET VIA speaker. Modern browsers require a click before audio can start, so Start Game also enables audio.
The emulator has an IEEE-488 device at address 8 for loading/saving .prg files.
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"Tanktics" is a computer wargame written by Chris Crawford and published by Avalon Hill in 1978. It was one of the earliest computer wargames and was designed for the Commodore PET, a popular personal computer at the time. The game simulates tank battles, allowing players to command tanks on a grid-based map, with a focus on strategy and tactical decision-making.
The gameplay involves players issuing movement and firing orders to their tanks, with the computer handling the execution and resolving combat. The game features a simple text-based interface, typical of early computer games, and emphasizes realism in tank warfare, including factors like line of sight, terrain, and armor penetration. It was praised for its innovative approach to wargaming on a computer, offering a more dynamic experience compared to traditional board wargames.
Chris Crawford, the game's creator, is a well-known figure in the gaming industry, particularly for his work in strategy and simulation games. Avalon Hill, the publisher, was a prominent company in the wargaming industry, known for both board and computer wargames. "Tanktics" is considered a pioneering title in the history of computer wargames and is remembered for its influence on the genre.
The gameplay involves players issuing movement and firing orders to their tanks, with the computer handling the execution and resolving combat. The game features a simple text-based interface, typical of early computer games, and emphasizes realism in tank warfare, including factors like line of sight, terrain, and armor penetration. It was praised for its innovative approach to wargaming on a computer, offering a more dynamic experience compared to traditional board wargames.
Chris Crawford, the game's creator, is a well-known figure in the gaming industry, particularly for his work in strategy and simulation games. Avalon Hill, the publisher, was a prominent company in the wargaming industry, known for both board and computer wargames. "Tanktics" is considered a pioneering title in the history of computer wargames and is remembered for its influence on the genre.
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