GEARSHIFT - Text Dungeon Crawler

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Overview

GEARSHIFT is (yet to be) a mind-blowingly simple text-based "dungeon crawler" (you aren't in a dungeon) written in C. This project is currently in the "pre-alpha" stage, which means we're just getting started on this thrilling adventure through the ruins of a blue-sky-taken green world.

System Requirements

GEARSHIFT boasts minimalistic system requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of systems, including the legendary potato-powered computers.

• Operating System: Windows or Linux (No, it won't run on your microwave oven).
• Processor: A potato, a toaster, or any CPU with basic arithmetic capabilities.
• Memory: A handful of bytes (RAM not required, but you can sprinkle some if you have it).
• Storage: Almost negligible, Gearshift fits on a floppy disk (if you can find one).

Features

• An awe-inspiring ASCII art realistic representation of the breathtaking Canopy Peaks.

(Not that realistic.)

• A star-studded cast of characters and obstacles that never fail to amuse.

(Yet to come.)

• Movement and exploration mechanics that will have you questioning your life choices.

(Not those much yet.)

• Approximately one billion hours (give or take) of mind-bendingly engaging gameplay.

(Not even two minutes right now, but you can always replay it a billion million times.)

Changelog 13/09/2023

Version 0.0.2 (Pre-Alpha - Release Date: TBD)

• Project initiation and setup.
• Basic project structure.
• Some code fixes.
• Some target creations.
• Made it easier to expand.
• Organized code.
• Made README prettier and a pt-br page.
• Added support for WINDOWS!!

Getting Started

To become a master with GEARSHIFT, follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Forget about fancy releases; just grab the latest code straight from this repository. No need for fancy installations.

   git clone https://github.com/maripasa/GEARSHIFT

2. Navigate to the GEARSHIFT Directory:

   cd GEARSHIFT

3. Run the Game:

   ./core.exe

Todo

Long Goals

• Map Representation:

  • Load the initial map from an external file instead of hardcoding it.

• Game Logic:

  • Define clear objectives or win/lose conditions.
  • Implement collision detection for advanced gameplay.

• Map Generation:

  • (!!!MAYBE!!!) Consider implementing a procedural map generation algorithm.

• Code Organization:

  • Group related functions into modules or classes. (DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT YET)

• Error Handling:

  • Implement error handling for file I/O. (DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT YET)

• Platform Independence:

  • Consider using a cross-platform library like ncurses for console input/output. (DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT YET SOMEONE TOLD ME TO DO THIS)

• Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Expand the game with additional gameplay mechanics, such as combat, puzzles, or quests.

• Graphics and Animation:

  • (!!!MAYBE!!!) Improve the visual aspect of the game using graphics libraries like SDL or OpenGL.

Short Goals

• Add the gcc command for compiling in the READMEs.

• Improve the takeInput function to handle input errors more robustly.

• Implement a save and load game feature, who knows.

• Add a menu, every game needs it.

• Add a status thingy.

• Add more characters and obstacles for increased amusement (new tiles and support for them).

• Increase gameplay duration to at least two minutes

• Add ability to portal through spaces

• Improve the takeInput function to handle input errors more robustly. (I think i solved it)

• Implement microwave oven support. (it works on windows now)

• Add ability to portal through spaces