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From: akcs.brentlz@hpcvbbs.UUCP (Brent Ellzey)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: ML-tetris
Keywords: tetris
Message-ID: <2808188c:2732.5comp.sys.handhelds;1@hpcvbbs.UUCP>
Date: 14 Apr 91 09:40:13 GMT
References: <26005@hydra.gatech.EDU> <70587@eerie.acsu.Buffalo.EDU>
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First of all congratulations to Mr. Konradsson on such a fine "first
machincode program for the 48."  Simply outstanding.  All my first
effort accomplished was the dreaded "Memory Clear" message. (-: likewise
for my second and third efforts :-)

However, I do find the key assignments awkward to use.

Also, the odd rotation for the "T" and "L" shaped pieces is unlike any
version of Tetris I've ever played( they seem to flip rather than
rotate ).  Makes switching between this and the PC, Mac, and other hp48
versions difficult.

The clean and fast display makes it a tough decision as to what version
of Tetris to keep on my 48.  I guess that I'll stick with a more
standard version despite the speed and memory advantages of the full ML
version.

This program definately shows the advantages of ML programming over user
language.  Now all I need is a book like: "HP48SX ML Programming for
Complete Idiots".  (-: hint, hint to any prospective authors :-) 

Brent Ellzey

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