PyLOAD - Lord of Ancient Darkness

version 0.3.6
split main function into module to (hopefully) speed up launching.
bullet-proofed save function against non-existent 'data' directory

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version 0.3.5
changed to plain-text savefile (human-readable/editable)
various minor changes and bugfixes

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version 0.3.4
various bugfixes
    (Mainly in Forest battles. Certain situations would cause addstr to print
    at or below the bottom of the window, which throws an exception. A few
    strategic screen clears fixed the problem.)
reformatted source code

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version 0.3.3
fixed major bug in saving/loading
numerous minor bugfixes
basic help file

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version 0.3.2
changed i/o to Curses
modified pager:
    breaks lines at screen width
    backs line up to whitespace or hyphen for break
minor typos and bugs

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version 0.3.1
stubbed out quest functionality
fixed typos, minor bugs

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version 0.3
ported to Python
multiple save slots (hardcoded limit of 5)
finished intro quest

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version 0.2.6
added messages (help, credits, license)
added copyright notice to files
tweaked monster stats

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version 0.2.5
tweaked weapon/armor costs
minor fixes throughout

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version 0.2.4
finished weapon and armor shops
split shop and equipment name functions into separate file

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version 0.2.3

reworked random encounters, changed Forest
entered random monster list
(limited to the first four until Weapon and Armor shops are done)

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version 0.2.2

restructured main loop to support reloading after character death
added town menu

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version 0.2.1

added save/load (binary, not portable)

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version 0.2

switched to Curses I/O
modified CREATURE struct
source code clean up/unify standard

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version 0.1

initial version
standard C I/O
random battles only
no save/load