From Page 7 onwards these web pages detail software programs for the TI99/4a formerly sold by Stainless Software from 1982, which failed to be retained in the final 1985 catalogue, which is on Pages 1 to 6.
Three programs for four pounds, Extended Basic:
Code from Pete Brooks:
HI D PLOT,HI D LINES, 3D DIMPLE
HI D Plot routine will SET a spot on the screen (256x192), HI D Lines routine will join two spots with a line. (NB:The full screen area cannot be used -the limitation is the number of characters which can he redefined). The third is a demo program. .
Two programs for four pounds, Extended Basic:
Code from Peter Brooks:
3D FNC and AUTO 3D FNC (EXTENDED BASIC)
Plot a 3-dimensional graph using x,y,and z axes.
Insert a line in 3D FNC defining Z in terms of X and Y (Auto 3D FNC choses one for you at random).
Key in- Accuracy, distance between points plotted.
Grid Width. Axis limits for X Y and Z - but be careful you may select a region with no plots!
The program will cease execution when the plot is finished or it has run out of characters. The results CAN be interesting
KEYPLOT- 2 EXTENDED BASIC
...Code by Pete Brooks.
Use the 8 direction keys to draw a hi res picture.
Select ink ON,OFF, and ERASE.
Handy sketching device, but the results CANNOT be saved. GBP 2.50
Two programs for three pounds. Extended Basic.
Code by Pete Brooks.
FREEFORM and TRIANGLES. Random plots to sometimes give pretty or interesting results. GBP 3.00
BLUEGRASS SWEEPSTAKES
TI BASIC by PEWTERWARE
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A horserace game in TI BASIC for up to 8 players. Eight horses per race and eight races to make your fortune on.
If your horse wins one of these then you have also won a draw ticket for the ninth 'sweepstake' race.
Great for families or parties. GBP 5.00
DECATHLON TI BASIC by PEWTERWARE
In this game you must estimate as closely as you can the passage of time (from 1 to 10 seconds) - watch some interesting graphics and then see how close you were - your accuracy is translated into Decathlon scores.
Computer accuracy stated as within 1/20th second.
GBP 6.00
CHALLENGE POKER
TI BASIC from PEWTERWARE
A very interesting and difficult game - each player (for l to 4 players) must fill a grid with cards to form poker hands and score.
Each player has the same cards, but they are dealt differently each game.
Original and challenging.
Given **** by the International User Group
GBP 6.00
HUNGARIAN HEX
- TI BASIC by Stephen Shaw.
A puzzle manipulation program with colour-sound-fast response. If you enjoy The Cube then have a look at this one.
Computer jumbles pattern for you to restore. .
GBP 3.00
VICTORIAN SEWERS
- TI BASIC by Stephen Shaw.
An original if simple game
You must repair the main road through a town centre.
Also keep the diverted traffic flowing as more roads collapse.
GBP 3.00
WORD PROCESSOR In EXTENDED BASIC for the THERMAL PRINTER ONLY
(not the new 80 col. matrix printer). This is how Mike O'Regan (who wrote the program) writes his articles in TIDINGS. Includes a pound sign, true lower case. Written for tape files but easily amended to disk if you wish.
GBP 8.00
PEN THE PIG -
TI BASIC An original program by Mike O'Regan and Dave Hamilton.
Simple graphics but still a fun game. The 'pig' bounces happily around the screen. By restricting his movement with walls you must guide him into one of two pens - and keep him there. Includes exciting 'invisible walls' option! (Please do not upset the pig - he may break down your walls).
GBP 4.00
LIFE EXPECTANCY - EXTENDED BASIC From Data Systems.
Answer a number of questions and see how long the computer expects you to live! Change your answers to see how changes in your life-style MAY increase/decrease your life expectancy. A good demo-program.
*for amusement only* GBP 5.00
MAD SCIENTIST . Extended Basic plus 32k ram. by Sam Pincus.
This is a 'simple' Adventure. You must rescue a. fair damsel who is being kept in a strange large house by her mad scientist father. First-find her. Then- find your way out! But don't take too long or something may happen..
(Text based-no graphics.) GBP 8.00
STONEVILLE MANOR Requires Extended Basic plus 32k ram and disk system. By Sam Pincus.
This is a more challenging text based adventure . You must find and open a hidden safe. Lots of things to discover and to do. Very challenging - but everything you need is there. Watch out for the serval.
Available on DISK only. GBP 10 00.
FISH TI BASIC
From KUHL SOFTWARE. A simple fishing competition between you and your computer.
3 types of fish, 5 baits, 5 locations -and a bit of luck too. Choose your fish,bait and location, and if your choice is apt, you wont be waiting too long.
.. Nice 'animated' graphics. Suitable for younger members of the family and older members with sore hands after playing TI INVADERS - just one key to press in this game!
GBP 6.00
SUPER FROGGER - EXTENDED BASIC
An excellent game from NORTON SOFTWARE
Hop your frog across a road and a river to safety on a lily pad (watch out for that crocodile).
Very good use of sprite graphics and strongly recommended.
Joystick use is optional.
GBP 9.00
This is an archive page, these programs are not now on sale
Stainless Software was a computer software publishing business operated in the United Kingdom by Stephen Shaw from 1982 to 1985, catering only for the Texas Instruments TI99/4a Home Computer.