Warning:

• This only works on the TI-84+ CE.
• This will not work on the TI-84+ CSE.
• This will not work on any TI-84+ (SE)

Because I enjoyed the game on the Sega Genesis when I was much younger and I wanted something like it on the CE.

• If you don't have it, install the latest version of the CE C SDK from here: https://github.com/CE-Programming/toolchain/releases
• Run make gfx from the project's root directory to build the graphical assets.
• Run make from the project's root directory to build the project.
• If all is successful, a bin folder should have appeared with at least one file named COLUMNCE.8xp in it. This is the file you want to send to your calculator.

• Send COLUMNCE.8xp to your TI-84 CE graphing calculator by using your favorite computer-to-calculator link software (e.g. TiLP, TI-Connect CE).
• If you do not have the 'Standard' CE libraries (GRAPHX, FILEIOC, etc.), you should download them from https://tiny.cc/clibs and also send them to your calculator.
• Run the program...
  • ...by using your favorite shell software (e.g. DoorsCE9, Cesium, etc.)
    • Follow the instructions provided by that software on how to run Columns CE.
  • ...by invoking it on the homescreen as an ASM program. To do this:
    • If you aren't on the homescreen or aren't sure, push 2nd, then mode to exit back out to the homescreen.
    • Push clear to clear the homescreen
    • Bring up the catalog by pushing 2nd, then 0
    • Arrow down until you select Asm(, then push enter
    • Push prgm and (if needed) scroll down until you select COLUMNCE, then push enter
    • You should see on the homescreen Asm(prgmCOLUMNCE. Push enter to run.

• The project doesn't build
  • Did you (properly) install the latest version of the CE C SDK?
  • Did you check to see if your command prompt / cmd.exe is open on the project's root directory? (Columns-CE-master)
• The project appears to build but I can't find COLUMNCE.8XP in the bin folder.
  • Try running make clean in the command prompt at the project's root directory.
• I can't send COLUMNCE.8XP to my calculator.
  • Try downloading the project again or rebuilding the game.
  • Try searching online for troubleshooting steps for the computer-to-calculator link software you are using.
• I can't run the game or it's giving errors.
  • Did you follow the steps outlined in how to run the game exactly?
  • Did you download and install all the libraries that the onscreen prompt asked you to download? (GRAPHX, FILEIOC, etc.)
• The sound doesn't work!
  • That's because it's not implemented, and might never be. Audio on the CE, at this time, is a bit of a stretch. The menu options that hint that there might be music are placeholders if this game gets ported to a platform that has an easy way to play sounds.
• The game is bugged or is causing unwanted behavior.
  • Try again and see if what is happening can be repeated.
  • Post your concerns here: https://www.cemetech.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14614
  • Or post your concerns in GitHub's issue tracker here: https://github.com/Iambian/Columns-CE/issues

In the menu:

During gameplay:

• The graphics are copyrighted to SEGA. Used without permission.
• The program is covered under the terms of the MIT license, found in LICENSE

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