Started to add descriptive text for each of the patches

Text is displayed in the frontend when Jumpman faces a machine.

dk_config.py

@@ -173,6 +173,7 @@
 WHITE = (254, 252, 255)
 PINK = (255, 210, 190)
 GREY = (128, 128, 128)
+DARKGREY = (40, 40, 40)
 DARKBLUE = (4, 2, 220)
 
 # Alpha channel value for faded/locked arcade machines

dk_global.py

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
 competing = False   # Jumpman is chasing a minimum score to gain points on the current game
 awarded = False     # Awarded coins are dropped and in play
 cointype = 0        # Type of coin being grabbed by DK (0=No Coin, 1 Low Value, 2=High Value)
+gametext = []       # Game specific text
 
 # Sprites
 icons = []           # List of icons and screen locations

dk_system.py

@@ -46,6 +46,15 @@ def apply_skill(base_score):
     return base_score
 
 
+def load_game_texts():
+    # load game texts
+    texts = []
+    for filename in glob(os.path.join(PATCH_DIR, "*kong*.txt")):
+        with open(filename, 'r') as f_in:
+            texts.append([os.path.basename(filename).split(".")[0], f_in.readlines()])
+    return texts
+
+
 def read_romlist():
     # read romlist and return info about available roms (and shell scripts)
     romlist = []

fonts/tom-thumb.bdf

@@ -756,9 +756,9 @@ STARTCHAR underscore
 ENCODING 95
 SWIDTH 1000 0
 DWIDTH 4 0
-BBX 3 1 0 0
+BBX 6 1 0 2
 BITMAP
-E0
+FC
 ENDCHAR
 STARTCHAR grave
 ENCODING 96
@@ -1079,7 +1079,7 @@ BITMAP
 8B
 91
 22
-03
+43
 ENDCHAR
 STARTCHAR bar
 ENCODING 124
@@ -1103,7 +1103,7 @@ BITMAP
 90
 A5
 27
-01
+41
 ENDCHAR
 STARTCHAR asciitilde
 ENCODING 126

launch.py

@@ -914,15 +914,35 @@ def process_interrupts():
     # Purge coins
     _g.coins = [i for i in _g.coins if i[0] > -10]
 
-    # Pauline shouts out the launch options
     if _g.ready:
+        # Pauline shouts out the launch options
         if since_last_move() % 4 <= 2:
             write_text("Push P1 START for options...", x=108, y=38, bg=MAGENTA, fg=PINK, bubble=True)
             write_text("P1 START", x=128, y=38, bg=MAGENTA)
         else:
             write_text("or push JUMP to play", x=108, y=38, bg=MAGENTA, fg=PINK, bubble=True)
             write_text("JUMP", x=140, y=38, bg=MAGENTA)
 
+        # Display game text
+        sub, name,  *_ = display_icons(detect_only=True)
+        selected = sub if sub else name
+        for rom, text_lines in _g.gametext:
+            if rom == selected and text_lines:
+                # Text appears above or below Jumpman based on his Y position
+                text_y = _g.ypos - (len(text_lines)+2) * 6 if _g.ypos >= 138 else _g.ypos + 32
+                # Clear a space for text and draw border
+                pygame.draw.rect(_g.screen, DARKGREY, (0, text_y-5, 223, len(text_lines)*6+8))
+                pygame.draw.rect(_g.screen, GREY, (0, text_y - 5, 223, 14))
+                pygame.draw.rect(_g.screen, GREY, (0, text_y-5, 223, len(text_lines)*6+8), width=2)
+                # Display the game text
+                for i, line in enumerate(text_lines):
+                    text = line.replace("\n","").replace("\r","")
+                    if i == 0:
+                        # Center align the title
+                        text = " "*int((55 - len(text.strip())) / 2)+text.strip()
+                    write_text(text[:55], x=4, y=text_y+(i*6))
+                break
+
 
 def get_prize_placing(awarded):
     """Return the awarded prize placing e.g. '1', '1st'"""
@@ -1034,6 +1054,7 @@ def main(initial=True):
     detect_joysticks()
     check_patches_available()
     build_menus(initial=True)
+    _g.gametext = _s.load_game_texts()
 
     # Launch front end
     check_roms_available()

patch/ckongpt2.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+CRAZY KONG
+
+This Donkey Kong clone retains all of the gameplay 
+elements of Donkey Kong, but has the graphics redrawn 
+and re-colorised. There are some quirks with the game.
+
+If something moves, don't touch it. If it doesn't 
+move, it's either a hammer for bashing barrels or a 
+bonus item for picking up umbrella, purse, etc..
+
+A Donkey Kong Clone Developed by Falcon

patch/dkong.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+DONKEY KONG
+
+This is where it all started in 1981.                   
+
+Jumpman attempts to reach the top of a construction 
+site where Pauline is being held captive. He can walk 
+along platforms, jump, and climb ladders as well. 
+Donkey Kong hinders Jumpman from a higher location by 
+throwing barrels at him. Jumpman has the ability to 
+jump over obstacles or destroy them using a hammer.
+
+Developed by Nintendo 

patch/dkong3.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+DONKEY KONG 3
+
+Help Stanley gets rid of Donkey Kong, and the bugs 
+by using his bug spray, if Donkey Kong comes down, 
+or you get touched by a bug, you will lose a life.
+
+Stanley must shoot insect repellent at Kong to drive 
+him to the top of the screen while avoiding/shooting 
+insects. He must protecting five plants at the bottom
+of the screen from being carried off by the various 
+insects.
+
+Developed by Nintendo

patch/dkongcb.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+Donkey Kong Crazy Barrels Edition
+
+You play the barrels screen over and over again. But 
+the internal difficulty starts where the original 
+stops: at level 5. This is called the Agitation Level
+of Donkey Kong, displayed on the screen as A=5 and 
+goes up with each board that you clear. 
+
+Donkey Kong throws a lot more wild barrels than in the
+original game.
+
+Hack Developed by Paul Goes

patch/dkonggalakong.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+GALAKONG
+
+Jumpman is assisted by an accompanying ship which can 
+take out enemies. Bonus points are awarded for 
+destroying multiple barrels, pies, springs, fires etc.
+
+The jump button also shoots.
+
+Your ship follows Jumpman's position automatically. 
+The ship can be controlled independently when you are
+on a ladder. 
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkonghalf.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+HALF KONG
+
+A shorter game of Donkey Kong.
+
+You play half of a regular game with twice the points 
+awarded. 
+The game starts at level 12-1 with 1 life plus a 
+bonus life.
+
+Can you get to the Kill Screen with 1 million points?
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkonghrthnt.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+Donkey Kong Heart Hunt
+
+Pauline has placed three hearts on each board. Jumpman
+will only be able to finish after he has collected all
+three hearts. 
+
+The hearts make the final ladder to Pauline appear on
+barrels. On pies it makes the retractable ladders 
+start moving. On rivets it breaks the chains that hold 
+up Donkey Kong. 
+
+Hack Developed by Paul Goes

patch/dkongjr.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+DONKEY KONG JUNIOR
+
+The game's basic concept is the same as Donkey Kong 
+except the good guys and bad guys have changed places.
+The player controls Donkey Kong Junior, a small ape 
+who must rescue his father, Donkey Kong, from his 
+nemesis Mario.
+
+The game has several distinct levels with similar 
+goals. Fruit can be dropped on enemies leg traps and 
+birds to kill them.
+
+Developed by Nintendo

patch/dkonglava.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Donkey Kong Lava Panic!
+
+Jumpman must keep his cool and move quickly up the 
+platforms to avoid rising Lava.  Don't let the lava
+rise above Jumpman.
+
+...and try not to panic!
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkongoctomonkey.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+OCTO MONKEY
+
+An extremely short game of Donkey Kong.
+
+You play 1/8 of a game with x8 points awarded. 
+The game starts at level 19-4 with 1 life.
+
+Can you get to the Kill Screen with 1 million points?
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkongquarter.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+QUARTER KONG
+
+A short game of Donkey Kong.
+
+You play quarter of a regular game with 4x the points
+awarded. 
+The game starts at level 17-1 with 1 life.
+
+Can you get to the Kill Screen with 1 million points?
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkongvector.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Vector Kong
+
+A hack of the original arcade game which suppresses
+the normal video output completely and renders high
+resolution vectors to the screen instead of pixels.
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkongwho.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+DK Who and the Daleks
+
+Jumpman has regenerated as the next Dr Who. Help him 
+rescue his assistant from the clutches of Donkey Kong.
+The Daleks have destroyed her rocket ship and you're 
+her only hope for escape. Use the Tardis to teleport 
+Jumpman through dimensions in spacetime.
+
+Hack Developed by Jon Wilson (10yard)

patch/dkongwizardry.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+DONKEY KONG WIZARDY
+
+You play as Jumpman the Wizard trying to rescue his 
+girlfriend, Witch Pauline. As Wizard you have a spell
+at your disposal to temporarily halt the fires when 
+they come too close. You can use this spell once on 
+each board and activate it by hitting the P2 button. 
+
+In this game there is more pressure from fireballs, 
+so use your magic wisely ...
+
+Hack Developed by Paul Goes

romlist.csv

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ dkongjr,,DK Junior,DK Junior,3,1,2,,10000,15000,30000
 dkong,dkongpies,DK Pies,DK Pies Only,3,1,2,,10000,15000,30000
 dkong,dkonggalakong,GalaKong,GalaKong Shoot 'Em Up,5,1,2,,20000,40000,60000
 dkong,dkongoctomonkey,DK Octo,OctoMonkey,7,1,2,1000,20000,40000,65000
-dkong,dkongwizardry,DK Wiz,DK Wizardry,9,1,2,1000,10000,20000,40000
+dkong,dkongwizardry,DK Wizard,DK Wizardry,9,1,2,1000,10000,20000,40000
 dkongx11,dkongspooky,Spooky,DK Spooky Remix,10,1,2,2000,10000,15000,30000
 dkong,dkong40,DK 40!!,DK Anniversary Edition,11,1,2,4000,10000,25000,40000
 dkong,dkongspringy,DK Springy,DK Springs Only,12,1,2,6000,10000,15000,30000
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ dkong,dkongwbh,DK Wild,,44,1,2,54000,1000,2000,5000
 dkong,dkong2nut,2NUT,2NUT Kong,45,1,2,56000,10000,25000,50000
 dkong,dkongallen,AllenKong,Allen Kong,46,1,2,58000,,,
 dkongpe,dkongpauline,DK Pauline,DK Pauline Edition,47,1,2,58000,8000,15000,25000
-dkong,dkonghalf,1/2Kong,Half Kong,99,1,2,,,,
 dkong,dkongbarrels,DK Barrels,DK Barrels Only,99,1,2,,,,
 dkong,dkongpies,DK Pies,DK Pies Only,99,1,2,,,,
 dkong,dkong2600,DK 2600,DK Atari 2600 Graphics,99,1,2,,,,