Pong Game in TempleOS

This is a simple Pong game created for TempleOS using the HolyC programming language. Player 1 controls the left paddle with the keys W (up) and S (down), and Player 2 controls the right paddle with the keypad arrows ↑ (up) and ↓ (down). Each player’s score is displayed above their respective paddles.

How to Run the Game

1. Set Up TempleOS in a Virtual Machine

If you don’t have TempleOS set up yet, follow these steps:

1. Download TempleOS:

   • Download the latest ISO from the TempleOS website.

2. Set Up TempleOS in VirtualBox:

   • Install VirtualBox or another virtual machine software.
   • Create a new VM with the following settings:
     • 64-bit OS
     • 512 MB RAM or more
     • 1 GB storage or more
   • Attach the TempleOS ISO to the VM and boot into TempleOS.

2. Save the Pong Code in TempleOS

1. Open the editor in TempleOS.
2. Copy the Pong game code (from Pong.HC provided in this repository) and paste it into the TempleOS editor.
3. Save the file as Pong.HC.

3. Run the Game

1. Go to the TempleOS command line.
2. Load and run the game by typing:

   #include "Pong.HC"
   PongGame();
   

3. The game will start, and you can control the paddles as specified.

Adding a Desktop Shortcut in the Red Sea Menu

You can create a shortcut in the TempleOS "Red Sea" menu for easier access to the Pong game.

1. Open the Red Sea Menu Configuration File:

   • At the TempleOS command line, open the REDSEA.HC file by typing:

     Edit("SYS:/REDSEA.HC");
     

2. Add a Menu Entry for Pong:

   • Scroll to the bottom of the file or locate an appropriate section to add your entry.
   • Add the following line:

     MenuItem("Pong Game", "include \"Pong.HC\"");
     

   • This line adds a new menu item labeled "Pong Game" to the Red Sea menu. Selecting it will load and run Pong.HC.

3. Save the File:

4. Test the Shortcut:

   • Reload the Red Sea menu by typing:

     RedSeaMenu();
     

   • Press F1 to open the menu. You should see "Pong Game" listed. Select it to run the game.

Controls

• Player 1 (Left Paddle): Use W (up) and S (down).
• Player 2 (Right Paddle): Use ↑ (up arrow) and ↓ (down arrow) on the keypad.

Game Rules

• Each time the ball crosses a side of the screen, the opposite player scores a point.
• The game will reset the ball after each score.
• The scores are displayed above each paddle.

Rest in Peace Terry.