Lode Runner Manual
SiCoDe Software
 http://sicode.ticalc.org
iNNoVATioN in TI-BASIC
 sicode@bigfoot.com
FILE INFORMATION:
Title: Lode Runner Language: Ti-Basic
Programmers: Brandon Green (BrandonAGr@aol.com) and Tim Parkin (WizardTim@aol.com) Program Classification: Action Game
System: Ti-83 & Ti-83+ Approx Size: 3000 bytes

TABLE OF CONTAINS:
1.
 About Lode Runner:
What Is It?
2.
 Installation Instructions
3.
 Game Controls
4.
 Instructions:
Scoring
Objective
5.
 Troubleshooting & support:
Troubleshooting
Known bugs
Contact support
6.
 Further Info:
About SiCoDe
Credits & Acknowledgements

1.
 What Is It?
Lode Runner is the calculator reincarnation of a classic action/puzzle game. It involves negotiating a complex level involving ladders platforms and enemies to collect coins.

2.
 Installation:
1. Unzip the file LODE.ZIP into any directory, usually your Link Software's directory (e.g. C:\WINLINK).
2. Run your Link Software and send the file LODE.83G to your TI-83/83+.
3. Run the program prgmLODE to begin.
4. Visit SiCoDe's website at http://sicode.ticalc.org/ for news and program updates.

3.
 Game Controls:
KEY
ACTION
Arrows Left and Right move your character left and right. Up and down are used to climb ladders.
2nd Pause
Enter Unpause
Mode Make a hole in the ground to the left of the player.
Del Make a hole in the ground to the right of the player.
Clear Quit Current Game

4.
 Objective:
The point of Lode Runner is to collect all of the coins in the level without running into the enemies. To help you do this you have the ability to shoot holes in the ground. You can only shoot one hole at a time, and only in the ground. The enemy will fall into the hole if he walks over it. If you are in the hole when it regenerates, you will die. If the enemy is in the hole when it regenarates, it will climb back out. If the enemy is in the hole, then you can walk over the hole without being hurt. The two letters at the top of each level, are the passwords, type the password in at the appropiate screen to jump to that level.

Scoring:
Scoring is very simple, the number of coins you collect amounts to your score.

5.
 Troubleshooting:
I get a memory full error: Reset your calculator then reload Lode Runner.
I don't know how to transfer the program to my calc: Read the instructions that came with your link software.

Known Bugs/Problems:
The only known 'bug' in the game, is when you fall on a coin, you do not immediatly pick it up, you must move then return to that spot to pick it up, this does not affect gameplay at all.

Contacting Support:
SiCoDe will always try to rectify any problems you have with this software. If you do run into any difficulties just email sicode@bigfoot.com. or use our online form to contact us. Please describe the problem fully in order to help us understand the problem.

6.
 About SiCoDe:
SiCoDe is a group of programmers who program for various TI calculators in the TI-BASIC language. SiCoDe aim to continually provide high-quality TI-BASIC programs. These are frequently considered to be inferior in all ways to ASM programs and we aim to eliminate this misconception!

SiCoDe is an affiliate of the TI-BASIC Quality Alliance which means that quality is assured in our products.

Further information about SiCoDe can be found by visiting our website at http://sicode.ticalc.org/. SiCoDe can be contacted at sicode@bigfoot.com.

CREDITS:
Programmed by: Brandon Green and Tim Parkin Program Engine: Brandon Green and Tim Parkin
Original Game Idea: UnKnown Playtesters: Tim Parkin, Simon Flannery
Game Design: Brandon Green Level Design: Tim Parkin

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
SiCoDe wishes to thank...
Everyone who supports SiCoDe Software.