diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7087c51..c585286 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,86 @@ # TranceMission Intros + +This project contains three DOS demos/intros that were programmed in Turbo Pascal and Assembler. The demos were created by Stefan Koelle in the 1990s and demonstrate advanced graphics, sound, and programming techniques for the DOS platform. + These demos often showcased advanced graphics, sound, and programming techniques using Turbo Pascal and assembler. Website: https://www.moonweb.org/tcm/ +## System Requirements + +- **Operating System**: MS-DOS or DOSBox +- **Hardware**: + - VGA graphics card (1993 standard) + - SoundBlaster-compatible sound (optional, speaker output possible) + - Minimum 2 MB RAM + +## Project Structure + +``` +dos-tcm-intros/ +├── README.md # This file +├── LICENSE # MIT License +├── images/ # Intro screenshots +│ ├── logo-intro.png +│ ├── menu-intro.png +│ └── star-intro.png +└── SOURCE/ # Source code directory + ├── LOGO-INT.RO/ # Logo Intro Demo + ├── MENU-INT.RO/ # Menu Intro Demo + └── STAR-INT.RO/ # Star Intro Demo +``` + +Each subdirectory under `SOURCE/` contains the source code, compiled objects, and resources for the respective demo. + +## Build Instructions + +The projects use **Turbo Pascal 5.x/7.0** as the compiler. + +### Prerequisites +- Turbo Pascal compiler (e.g., `tpc.exe`) +- Source files located in the respective subdirectories under `SOURCE/` + +### Compilation + +For each intro, navigate to the corresponding directory and run the `COMPILE.BAT`: + +```batch +cd SOURCE\LOGO-INT.RO +COMPILE.BAT + +cd SOURCE\MENU-INT.RO +COMPILE.BAT + +cd SOURCE\STAR-INT.RO +COMPILE.BAT +``` + +The compiled executables are named `logo-int.exe`, `menu-int.exe`, and `star-int.exe`. + +### Manual Compilation + +If the compiler path needs adjustment, you can compile the Pascal files manually: + +```batch +tpc amn.pas +tpc textgraf.pas +tpc logo-int.pas +``` + +(The order matters as there are dependencies between files.) + +## Usage + +Simply run the compiled executable. Keyboard controls are available: + +- **ESC** or **Enter**: Exit demo +- **Space** (Logo Intro): Exit demo +- **S/s** (Logo Intro): Increase speed +- **A/a** (Logo Intro): Decrease speed +- **+/-** (Logo Intro): Volume control + +## Demos + ## Logo Intro Logo Intro This demo displays animated text and graphics with sound effects. It sets up the graphics mode, clears the screen, and uses the writeline and writeline2 procedures to display text. The animation includes a sine wave effect, and the sound is played if a SoundBlaster card is detected. User interaction allows control of the animation speed and volume, and the demo exits on specific key presses. @@ -21,7 +99,12 @@ This demo features animated stars and text on the screen, along with sound effec Intro on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdtqDdSPuG8 -## Lizenz +## Credits -Lizenziert unter der [MIT License](LICENSE) - Copyright (c) 2026 Stefan Koelle (https://stefankoelle.de) +- **Code, Graphics, Music**: Stefan Koelle +- **Demo Releases**: 1992-1993 +- **Website**: https://www.moonweb.org/tcm/ +## License + +Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE) - Copyright (c) 2026 Stefan Koelle (https://stefankoelle.de)