Introducing Version 1.3.

Bricks Crusher Version 1.3 is out now!

Here's what's new.

 - Improvements: users are now able to use the "A" and "D" keys too to control the paddle, if they'd like;
 - Improvements: improved store listing.

.github/CONTRIBUTING

@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@
 When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make via issue,
 email, or any other method with the owners of this repository before making a change. 
 
-The Source Code is located inside the "src" directory, since this is the default in VS Code. <br>
-For the same reason, the Java Bytecode files (ending in .class) are located in the "bin" directory.
+The Source Code is located inside the "src" directory, since this is the default in VS Code.
 
 You may use the "JPackage Command.bat" file located in the "utilities" directory to generate a new
 Installer in case you make a new release. Remember to edit it to use [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/),

README.md

@@ -36,6 +36,10 @@ In case you do not use Windows, you may compile an Installer for your machine us
 
 [Install Breakout in Java](https://github.com/DevLBD/Breakout-Java/releases).
 
+If you are on Windows, another easy way to install the game is through the [Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/p/bricks-crusher-break-the-bricks/).
+
+[<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DevLBD/Breakout-Java/main/repo-img/MSbadge.png" width="200px"/>](https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/p/bricks-crusher-break-the-bricks/)
+
 ## Credits.
 
 The original authors of this awesome game. I had lots of fun re-developing it. \

src/GamePanel.java

@@ -462,11 +462,11 @@ public class AL extends KeyAdapter{
 		public void keyPressed(KeyEvent e) {
 
 			//paddle1.keyPressed(e);
-			if(e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_LEFT && attractModeActive == false) {
+			if((e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_LEFT || e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_A) && attractModeActive == false) {
 				paddle1.setDeltaX(-1);
 			}
 
-			if(e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT && attractModeActive == false) {
+			if((e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT || e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_D) && attractModeActive == false) {
 				paddle1.setDeltaX(+1);
 			}
 
@@ -481,11 +481,11 @@ public void keyPressed(KeyEvent e) {
 		//questo metodo FERMA il paddle rilasciando il tasto, azzerando il DeltaX
 		public void keyReleased(KeyEvent e) {
 
-			if(e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_LEFT && attractModeActive == false) {
+			if((e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_LEFT || e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_A) & attractModeActive == false) {
 				paddle1.setDeltaX(0);
 			}
 
-			if(e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT && attractModeActive == false) {
+			if((e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT || e.getKeyCode() == KeyEvent.VK_D) && attractModeActive == false) {
 				paddle1.setDeltaX(0);
 			}
 

utilities/JPackage Command.bat

@@ -1 +1 @@
-jpackage --verbose --type msi --input C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile --dest C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java --main-jar C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile\Breakout-Java.jar --main-class Breakout --win-shortcut --icon C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile\Breakout-Icon.ico --name "Bricks Crusher" --app-version 1.2 --win-per-user-install --description "Bricks Crusher: Break the Bricks" --copyright "Copyright 2022 Lorenzo Barretta" --java-options '--enable-preview'
+jpackage --verbose --type msi --input C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile --dest C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java --main-jar C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile\Breakout-Java.jar --main-class Breakout --win-shortcut --icon C:\Users\loren\Desktop\Coding\GitHub\Breakout-Java\compile\Breakout-Icon.ico --name "Bricks Crusher" --app-version 1.3 --win-per-user-install --description "Bricks Crusher: Break the Bricks" --copyright "Copyright 2022 Lorenzo Barretta" --java-options '--enable-preview'