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The file menu host all of the Runner's main options, the options you'll use the most. | The file menu host all of the Runner's main options, the options you'll use the most. | ||
− | '''Open Adventure''' or '''Yellow Folder''' | + | '''Open Adventure''' or '''Yellow Folder''': |
Prompts you to select a .TAF file(adventure) to open and play in the Runner. | Prompts you to select a .TAF file(adventure) to open and play in the Runner. | ||
− | '''Open Game''' or '''Blue Folder''' | + | '''Open Game''' or '''Blue Folder''': |
The Open Game option allows you to open a previously saved game and continue the adventure from where you left off. | The Open Game option allows you to open a previously saved game and continue the adventure from where you left off. | ||
− | '''Restart Game''' | + | '''Restart Game''': |
Restarts the Adventure game being played at the moment, means that you start from the beginning. | Restarts the Adventure game being played at the moment, means that you start from the beginning. | ||
− | '''Save Game''' or '''Floppy disk''' | + | '''Save Game''' or '''Floppy disk''': |
Used with '''Open Game''', the Save Game option basically saves your progress up to the point where the option is activated(clicked). It asks you for a name for the save file, type the name then click '''Save'''. | Used with '''Open Game''', the Save Game option basically saves your progress up to the point where the option is activated(clicked). It asks you for a name for the save file, type the name then click '''Save'''. | ||
− | '''Save Game As''' | + | '''Save Game As''': |
If you saved the game previously and want to make a backup of your save, use this option. Type the name and click '''Save'''. | If you saved the game previously and want to make a backup of your save, use this option. Type the name and click '''Save'''. | ||
− | '''Start Transcript''' | + | '''Start Transcript''': |
Records and exports the text in the game to a .TXT file. | Records and exports the text in the game to a .TXT file. | ||
− | '''Recent Adventures''' | + | '''Recent Adventures''': |
Point here and a submenu will open showing all your recently played adventures. Click on one to load and run it. | Point here and a submenu will open showing all your recently played adventures. Click on one to load and run it. | ||
− | '''Exit''' | + | '''Exit''': |
Closes the Runner application(obviously). | Closes the Runner application(obviously). |
Revision as of 23:12, 6 September 2012
What it is
The Runner is a essential part of the ADRIFT 5 Suite, because it's in the Runner that you can test your games and the players use it to run your game. So, let us explain a bit about it.
The File Menu And Main Toolbar
The file menu host all of the Runner's main options, the options you'll use the most. Open Adventure or Yellow Folder: Prompts you to select a .TAF file(adventure) to open and play in the Runner.
Open Game or Blue Folder: The Open Game option allows you to open a previously saved game and continue the adventure from where you left off.
Restart Game: Restarts the Adventure game being played at the moment, means that you start from the beginning.
Save Game or Floppy disk: Used with Open Game, the Save Game option basically saves your progress up to the point where the option is activated(clicked). It asks you for a name for the save file, type the name then click Save.
Save Game As: If you saved the game previously and want to make a backup of your save, use this option. Type the name and click Save.
Start Transcript: Records and exports the text in the game to a .TXT file.
Recent Adventures: Point here and a submenu will open showing all your recently played adventures. Click on one to load and run it.
Exit: Closes the Runner application(obviously).