DopeWars version 1.0


by Kai Nothdurft
email: KNothdur@ifu.Rantzau.de

DopeWars is a game where the objective is to get rich through buying and selling
drugs. There are 8 types of drugs and 6 locations; at each location, 5 to 7
drugs will be commodities.

At the beginning of the game, you have a small amount of cash, an empty savings
account, and a sizeable debt to a loan shark.  In addition to money troubles,
Officer Hardass patrols the streets, hell-bent on taking you down.

Tap the entries in the prices column (3rd column) to buy drugs. Tap the entries
in the quantity column (1st column) to sell drugs. Or tap the entries in the
drug name column (2nd column) and tap the corresponding sell- and buy-buttons.

Your cash, debt, savings, and coat pockets are displayed on the top. You have a
limited amount of space in your coat, but you may have a chance to buy a bigger
coat during the game. Drugs with a price of n/a (not available) are no
commodities at this location, and therefore cannot be bought or sold. Your
remaining time is below the drug table. When that time reaches 0, the game is
over. You start with a whole month, i.e. 31 days.

Tap on the Jet-button to trael to a new location. Select a location to go there.
Each new location is a new day, so make the most of each location.  If you don't
want to Jet, tap Cancel. The Loan Shark and Bank are located in the Bronx.

At the Loan Shark, you can repay debt or borrow money. It is advisable to repay
debt as soon as you are able, because the Loan Shark charges 12.5% interest per
day.  If you aren't able to pay back the Loan Shark by the end of the game, his
thugs will most likely break your legs. You start off the game with a $5500 debt
to the Loan Shark. The Loan Shark will only loan you an amount equal to thirty
times your current cash or $5500, whichever is greater.  Additionally, you may
only take out one loan a day. The Loan Shark is located in the Bronx and can
only be visited on entering the Bronx.

At the Bank, you can withdraw or deposit money into a savings account. Money in
a savings account accrues 6.25% interest per day. The Bank is located in the
Bronx and can only be visited on entering the Bronx.

When you run into the cops, you have two options: Run or Fight. You can only
fight if you have a gun.  During the game, you may have the opportunity to buy
a gun. If you run, it is unlikely that the cops will catch you; but if they do,
they will seize all your drugs and half of your cash.

If you fight, you have the chance of killing off the cops, and not be bothered
for the rest of the game.  However, if you fight the cops, it is fairly likely
that you will be wounded and caught, and you might even be killed. It's the risk
you have to take if you decide to protect your livelihood. The cops will not
chase you, if your coat is empty.

This program is distributed free of charge with source code available.
