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Options for jc4:

Useage: java -jar jc4-0.9x.jar [OPTIONS]...
  -h, --help                    Display this information.
  -v, --version                 Display version.
  -c, --console                 Use the console version.
  -r , --res 		Use specified resolution.
                                Valid options are Small, Medium, Large
  -s, --switch                  Swap default game piece types.
  --nosound                     Disable sound support.
  -t , --type       Type of game. # of players.
                                Valid options are 0, 1 or 2.
  -l , --level    Use level of difficulty.
                                Valid options are 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768.
  --theme                Use this theme.
  --fullscreen                  Starts in fullscreen mode.

JC4 Compiling Directions:

Make sure you have ANT installed.
Make sure you have >=JDK 1.5.0 installed.

Go to the root directory with build.xml.

Type ant.

bash>ant

Execute the following command:

bash>java -jar dist/jc4-0.95.jar

or click on it if jar files are linked to the jvm.

JC4 User's Manual

			        Version 0.95, May 2006
                     
Game Objective
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The objective is to line up 4 of your pieces in a row.  This can be
done vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The objective is also
to block your opponent from getting 4 pieces in row.  If you've played
the board game, then you know the rules.

Game Features
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Cross Platform(any platform with a Java 5.0 jvm)
A fast multithreaded game engine.
Multiplayer(currenly only on the same machine. version 1.1.0 will have network support)
Sound support.
Ability to incorporate different themes and sounds for the board.
Difficulty levels for the AI.

Coming soon..
In-game console
Network Support


Controls
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1-8       These numbers determine the slot in which to drop a piece.
9         Zoom in.
0         Zoom out.
ESC       Hides or displays the menubar.
-/minus   Toggles the frame rate.

You can also use mouse clicks when the cursor is over the highlighted slot.

Menus
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File
     New
        1p vs Computer		It's you versus the ai. (default)
        1p vs 2p Local		It's you versus another human player. or not.
        1p vs 2p Net			*diabled* Coming soon.
     Reset			Resets the game.
     Exit				Exits the game.
Game
    Sound			Toggles sound support.(default on)     
    Swap Pieces			Switches your piece type with your opponents.
    Zoom+			Zoom in.
    Zoom-			Zoom out.
    Fullscreen                  Switches into and out of fullscreen mode.
    Resolution			Choose between 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 size.(default 640x480)
    Difficulty			Choose between easy, normal, and hard.(default normal)
    Theme			Choose between any number of themes.(default default)
Help
    JC4 Help			You are reading it.
    JC4 License			License information on JC4.
    About JC4			Other information about JC4.    

Have fun.














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