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Glider PRO Becomes Freeware for the Mac
sasha328 writes "Original developer of Glider PRO releases the game as freeware. This has come about from the collapse of Cassady & Greene. I wonder if he'll consider releasing the code for the games." Ah, I used to love this game. It's still good.
For those who have never seen the game before; the purpose of this game is to guide a glider through various rooms in order to collect the 6 magic stars. In order to do so, you must avoid obstacles, such as enemy gliders, bouncing basketballs, jumping goldfish, water drips, and running into walls, shelves, or falling on the floor. The glider moves by trading height for distance. It is controlled by the direction keys (default), or you can define the key control. Floor vents and candles give you the chance to increase your height. The candle causes special problems; if you get too close, you'll catch on fire. Besides collecting the stars, you also collect points. Points are collected by running into clocks (they actually work and tell the correct time), and also by passing through rooms. It was a really good game too (sigh, I miss my mac, had to sell it ;()
This has made my day, I played Glider PRO for a bit and thought it was a cool game but a bit aged and not worth buying. But now it's freeware,...
yipeeeee!
Having it freeware is awfully nice, but it'd be even neater if he decided to open source it so that it could be ported to Linux and other operating systems.
John Calhoun (author of Glider PRO) used to use a nude as his logo back in his Soft Dorthy Software days.
May we never see th
The older version of Glider 4.0 actually runs fine under Windows XP Pro, notwithstanding the warnings on the site.
:) {Jonathan}
Looks like a fun distraction. Now, if someone would port it to PalmOS 5.0...
It also works on Win2K Pro
Anyone else have any luck?
It is a fun game.
can't beat 2-bit nudie splash screens!
Glider+ 3.1.2 ruled my ass, although not quite as hard as Falcon.
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Crystal Quest came from this company too right? It came out on the mac as well as the Apple IIgs. I WISH that game would be released as well too.
I read at -1 So you don't have to.
I've played Glider for years, and was impressed that there was an OS X version.
But the big question for me is "What is the name of that song?"
Man, that filename looks familiar.... I'm pretty sure most of my software comes that way!
For all you lawyers reading this, yes that was a joke!
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one " -Albert Einstein
Dear Apple:
I bought an Apple computer because of its native support for teledildonics. I bought a USB FUFME and MacOS immediately recognized it and installed drivers instantly! As a gay Catholic priest who often can't be at the altar all the time, you can understand how the ability to have sex with children whilst on the airplane with my Powerbook and wireless internet service is a lifesaver.
I just have a single question, will Apple be releasing a firewire version of the FUFME anytime soon?
With much gayness,
Father Michael "Arminass" Sims
I don't want to start a holy war here, but what is the deal with you cat fanatics? I've been sitting here on my sofa in front of a cat (a sealpoint siamese) for about 20 minutes now while attempting to get it's attention away from a bug on the floor. 20 minutes. At home, with my labrador cross, which by all standards should be a lot dumber than this cat, the same operation would take about 2 minutes. If that.
In addition, during this attention seeking attempt, my children's attention is also held by the cat. And everything else has ground to a halt. Even trying to get the remote from my partner fails.
I won't bore you with the laundry list of other problems that I've encountered while dealing with other cats, but suffice it to say there have been many, not the least of which is I've never seen a cat that fetches as much as it's canine counterpart, despite the cat's faster ambulatory system. My terrier with one ingrown toenail runs consistently faster than this siamese at times, as the cat is often completely asleep. From a productivity standpoint, I don't get how people can claim that the cat is a superior animal.
Cat addicts, flame me if you'd like, but I'd rather hear some intelligent reasons why anyone would choose to use a cat over other faster, cheaper, more affectionate animals.
Just in case you want information regarding the house file format or the way the Glider is to move (exact pixel values), mail me. I decrypted the house format and built an GliderHouse->XML converter (hey, just 'cause I could :-).
Never had the nerve to actually finish implementing the actual game, what with those 144 types of objects and all.
Dear Father Sims
Thank you for your kind letter! Being a former Catholic priest myself, I know exactly what you are talking about! It has been our dream at Apple Computers ever since we began in the 80's to shape the homosexual experience with the ultimate computer.
I can answer your letter by saying that YES we will indeed be making a firewire version of the FUFME. With the additional bandwidth offered by the firewire bus, we will be able to more accurately record and deliver more minute and subtle movements that the USB FUFME simply couldnt support due to lack of bandwidth. You will be able to recognize our firewire FUFME in stores by the fancy holographic logo of a cock entering an Apple.
We are glad to help loyal customers such as yourself. If you ever have any more questions, feel free to drop a line (or connect to my teledildonic FUFME server on fufme://cockman.apple.com).
Hugh G. Cockman
President
Homosexual Liaison Services
Apple Computer, Inc.
I remember playing glider on a friend's old mac plus- it was one of the great old, elegant Macintosh games, along side Dark Castle and one called Manhole (no goatse comments, please). The color version doesn't look as pretty, but it's fun, and it was the first piece of software I bought for my first mac. Isn't there a level editor out there for Glider? This seems like one of those games that could age very well as freeware.
I bought it, ages ago. I always loved the style and the artwork--would you call it Preraphaelite, or maybe just faux Rider-Waite Tarot card style?
I haven't doublechecked to make sure this is in the downloadable freeware version, but one of the lovely things in the original Slumberland house was a room containing a Mac Plus. By directing the glider properly you can turn it on--and you hear the original Mac "department-store chime." That will bring back memories for those who recall how exciting it was to hear that instead of the typical dull square-wave "beep" that was then the norm.
"How to Do Nothing," kids activities, back in print!
This is all well and good, but when am I finally going to see a Mac OS X version of Stunt Copter?
(Here;s a link to the Classic version.)
What about Armor Alley? Now that was a great game!
The CB App. What's your 20?
Oh wait. Nevermind.
I just get jumpier and jumpier these days...
Many Thanks,
Luke
Actually, a lot of rooms had Macs in them :)
The version I bought was published in 1994 and ran on System 7.
would you call PacMan aged?
it's possible people don't realize this glider is not *that* improved over the one i spent many hours playing (and creating boards for) on my Mac SE way back when. The most obvious evolution to the game is..... color?
that's a shame... the level editor was indeed much fun.