History of MODS

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Before November 9, 2001 - Hypermaze

(November 9 was when I posted v1.1; I can't find a date for v1.0.)

Hypermaze was inspired by Suicide Junkie's efforts to build a "classical" FTL propulsion map {link}. I wanted to generate hyperspace maps randomly, rather than build them by hand like SJ did.

At first, I used the five nebula backgrounds for the hyperspace systems, but I eventually got the idea to make custom backgrounds with a fractal generator. Then it occurred to me than some people might not want to download a 7.8M mod, so I made a "lite" Version without the custom graphics.

I submitted both the "full" and "lite" Version for the Gold CD, thinking that if they could use the lite Version to save space if it was running tight. I was surprised that both Versions were put on the CD.