geez, an unfinished program getting a feature???

It's a rather special unfinished project, as a matter of fact...

I think it looks nice. You can tell the graphics are great just from looking at the screenshot. Too bad it's not finished.

I'm just as surprised... Not the best introduction, is it?

I don't know what you are talking about in your readme. This game would have been awsome. Even at the stage it is in it works great. I wish you would have finished it.

I think he meant the article.

Nope, I meant the program. I didn't discontinue it because of my satisfaction...

Is this because there are insurmountable difficulties in completing it or is the author simply uninterested in it? Or worse (for the health of the collective brain), is he retiring?

It seems like it would work, from the readme, but not being a gamer, I probably missed some subtle signs :).

I simply had enough of it. If I couldn't get myself to continue it for such a long time, it's better to release the latest version at least. The source might still be a useful source for learning (how to write unmaintainable code :).

The most important aspect is realising that I don't have the resources (time, motivation) to deal with multiple projects. The program I'm currently working on is a completely different project. Check out the link. This one won't see a public release until it's really completed, to avoid the mistake I made with DR.

w00h00! You're finally finishing TI-83+ Pinball! I can't wait for the release!

if they make the tables, you will ;)

This would make a really good hovercraft game.

Did someone change the screen shot...?

This program looks interesting. I'll have to pull out my dad's 83+ and give it a try.

Yep, time to mooch a lesser family members 83+....

Well that's a great project... the PC game was good and I'm surprised someone would try to port it... It looks good, too bad it isn't finished...

Am I going crazy? Is that gray, or is VTI doing a bad job with the picture taking?

-Maybe it is grey... I am W.-

It's VTI blurring gray because the screen was scrolling quite fast.

When I saw this headline in the slashdot slashbox, I assumed that the community was holding a cerimony to mark the 83+'s move into obsolescence (thanks to the 84+, for those of you who live in caves most of the year). Perhaps we should do something to mark the occasion a little late?

I never thought of the title that way. Perhaps it could have been phrased better :)

Actually it's for the good old 83 too. I said this in the upload comment as well, i. e. it should also be linked from the 83 ION and Venus games directories (unless you decide to scrap those in the light of the new developments :).

The TI83(+) won't DIE!!11 NEVAR!!!11
On-Topic: Even in it's uncomplete form it is the only game on ticalc.org that comes close to the more advanced racing games. The tracks are a bit bland but the physics are an excellent addition.

Silly you. You can't kill the 83+.

Sure you can. Drop one from a tall building, apply thermite, or use various other methods. :)