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NANY 2012 Release: Kyrathaba's Hangman
kyrathaba:
Does it get it from your assembly information, perhaps? Is the version number in your assembly correct?
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@wraith:
Here's screenshots from my assembly info within the IDE, then the version info I supply in the Inno Setup script:
kyrathaba:
I think this is a good solution. Before the round starts, there's a popup that tells you what the theme of the round will be, along with other things to be aware of. Perhaps in this popup it could explain or have a button to press to find the explanation for the theme.
Another thing I just thought of: When I first ran the game and it popped up a message recommending that I read the help file, I decided not to because I didn't realize that this wasn't your standard Hangman game. I thought "Pshaw! I don't need a stinking help file for hangman!" Perhaps it would be useful to explain in that popup that this isn't your Grandpa's Hangman (no offense meant to anyone who's grandpa was hanged) and that it plays quite differently from traditional hangman, thus reading the help file is strongly recommended.
By the way, I also just want to say thank you for being so receptive to my feedback. Thmbsup
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You're quite welcome for my receptiveness. In my experience, there's nothing more valuable than user-feedback to make my app more intuitive, more enjoyable, and -- most of all -- one that people will want to use!
As for your two ideas above, both are good, I think. I'm not sure how to launch the help file with a pointer into a particular location within the help file. But check out version 1032 and lemme know what you think. If you want to see, again, the message box that pops up and says "It looks like this is the first time you've used the program...", you'll need to go into c:\users\[your username]\AppData\Roaming\Kyrathasoft\KyrHangman\ and delete file "previousRuns.dat".
Version 1.0.3.2 is available.
Deozaan:
Not to nitpick (he says as he nitpicks) but I think it might be beneficial to adjust that first-run popup a little bit. It's somewhat embarrassing to admit, but I don't think I would finish reading it before I clicked "No." I would probably read the first two sentences, decide I don't need help with a simple game like Hangman, and click "No."
May I suggest something similar to the following adjustment:
This appears to be the first time you've run "Kyrathaba's Hangman." This isn't your grandpa's hangman, so it is recommended that you visit a webpage that will show you how to get started. Additionally you may press F1 at any time to read the PDF Help file.
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I'm not trying to tell you what to say or how to say it, but I do think it is important to make it clear that the game is different at the beginning of the popup rather than at the very end. Most people don't read popups; they just skim along until they find out what yes and no do and then click the one they think suits their desires, sometimes (often?) without really comprehending what was being asked of them.
kyrathaba:
I agree 100% and like your wording better, Deo. You can now update to v1.0.3.3.
kyrathaba:
Wow, yesterday was a busy day for "Kyrathaba's Hangman". It incremented five complete revisions, thanks to the excellent feedback from Deozaan, steeladept, and Wraith808. Thanks to all of you :up:
I've updated my OP's download URL to reflect the most current version, even though you can just update from within the program itself. And I've added the PAD file's URL.
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