A small framework written in C for use with the Allegro 5 library.
See allegro_framework.h or the example program for more detailed documentation of the framework.
Use log_error() to log an error message which will forcefully quit the program. destroy_framework() is
called automatically and will clean up everything that the framework has put in place. Use atexit() if you want to
automatically clean up your own stuff when errors happen.
Simple logfile functionality exists. It was mostly implemented because the framework somehow needs to be able to
report when errors happen. Use log_message() for simple debug messages, otherwise log_warning() for non-fatal errors and log_error()
for fatal errors.
init_framework() will setup allegro, useful addons, and create the basic things we need, such as an event queue
and a display.
run_game_loop() starts the game loop. This function will call the two callbacks that you provide to the function until you
ask the game to quit.
The input from keyboard and mouse is polled each frame. Functions, such as is_key_down(), should be used in the update method defined
by the user in order to check for the input.
- Waiting for keypress function.
- Basic random number generation (using
rand()). - Alt-tab behavior (whether the game should pause when it's not in focus).
- Alt-Enter toggles fullscreen mode.
An extension to the framework. Useful constants, structs and functions for detecting collisions. Found in mathlib.h and mathlib.c.
- Simplifying input handling (generic).
- Input combos
- Duration of pressed keys/input
- Alternative game loop using fixed timestep
- Sprite objects