Atari-Tanks

The old Atari Tanks game

Setup

• run the executable jar file
• or... compile:
• 1: GUITemplate.java
• 2: ArrayKit.java
• 3: AtariTanks.java
• then... either:
• run the html
• or... run the java program (java AtariTanks)

Usage

• Red Move: WASD keys
• Blue Move: Arrow keys
• Red Shoot: Shift key
• Blue Shoot: Ctrl key
• New Game: 'r'
• Resize: Drag to resize the frame and then type 'c' to change (or start a new game)

Gameplay

• Important Note: Avoid holding down keys when moving, because then your opponent might not be able to play. Simply click many times
• Shooting: Once the bullet is in the air, use the arrow keys to move the bullet as you would the tank
• Impact: Upon collision, you are pushed back and spun. If hit strongly enough, you might break through a wall and come back from the oppositve side of the map.
• Bouncy Walls: The bullets may or may not bounce of the wall in each game
• Capture the Flag: If there is a light-green squigle/s in the board, you gain points instead by the number of seconds in which you are on the squigle (they change color when you are on them)

Making New Maps

• Go to the code to line 58, and set 'editLevels' to true
• Run the program
• Left click to place/remove solid walls (dragging works)
• Right click to place/remove breakable walls (dragging works)
• Middle click to place/remove hills for king of the hills
• Press 'p' when done to save file
• Your map will now randomly be chosen when playing maps