Slingshot v0.8.1p

http://www.slingshot-game.org

This package contains an installable version for GNU/Linux, and other *nix systems.

Report any bugs, read the documentation, comment, submit ideas or get involved at www.slingshot-game.org


--- Changelog ---

Fixed a small bug which caused a ship to relocate to the top left corner of the screen for some people on certain systems.


--- Requirements ---

python 2.4 (or higher)			http://www.python.org/
python-pygame 1.7.1 (or higher)		http://www.pygame.org/


--- Installation ---

Run the file 'install.sh' in a terminal and follow the prompts.


--- Running Without Installation ---

If you don't have root access, or don't want to install Slingshot system wide, simply untar slingshot_files.tar.gz and then copy the 'slingshot' directory to wherever you want, cd to it and run:
python slingshot.py


--- Running ---

You should be able to simply select Slingshot from the games section of your desktop menu.  If not, you can launch it with the command 'slingshot' - if you want you can then create your own menu item.


--- Credit/Contact ---

Slingshot was created by Jonathan Musther and Bart Mak.
Visit www.slingshot-game.org
E-mail jon@slingshot-game.org


--- Copyright/Licensing ---

Slingshot is a two-dimensional strategy game where two players attempt to shoot one another through a section of space populated by planets.  The main feature of the game is that the shots, once fired, are affected by the gravity of the planets.

Slingshot is Copyright 2007 Jonathan Musther and Bart Mak. It is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2, or later if applicable.

Slingshot is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or any later version.

Slingshot is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with Slingshot; if not, write to:
The Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA


