Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question, please send it to Eric Jorgensen.
  • EITtris says I have enough memory to play my favorite S3M, but I always get an out of memory error when the game tries to load it. What gives?

    The memory available for mods is a little misleading. Both MODS and S3M's keep their data in a somewhat compressed format which is expanded by the VAT sound engine for convenience and speed. The more channels a mod or S3M has, the bigger the expansion. You can usually expect a 20-30% increase in size when a module is playing. ie: a 100Kb S3M will really require about 120-130Kb to play.

  • Everytime I try to run EITtris from Windows95, I am prompted that it would run better in MS-DOS mode. How can avoid this?

    1.22 comes with a shortcut file for use with windows 95. You'll have to edit it to make sure it points to the right executable and icon, but I've altered the settings in the shortcut so that you don't get that warning all the time. Otherwise, I just use the key sequence "right-arrow, enter, enter" to get back into the game. ;)

  • How does the scoring system work?

    Here are some general points to know about scoring:

  • You get more points for dropping pieces (ie: using the drop key). The farther the piece drops, the more points it is worth.
  • You want to clear multiple rows whenever possible. A tetris (four rows at once) is worth gobs of points!
  • The game speed is based on how long you have played, not on how many pieces you've placed. Therefore, it is to your advantage to drop pieces as fast as you can.

  • Does Varmint's EITtris work with Win 95?

    Yes, but you might have to play with a few settings. I've included a .pif file with EITtris version 1.22. This pif has DOS mode settings that should be optimal for EITtris. The instructions for installing it are in the readme.txt file.

    Also, you may have to make sure that you don't have any other apps using the Sound Card. (A volume control interface would be an example of this.) If all else fails, try editing the .cfg file for EITtris and turn off Sound Blaster sound.

  • Sometimes when I am playing the colors start to go whacky and the pieces "paint" the correct texture behind them. Is this a bug?

    No. The strange colors are caused by a special piece called the "psycho". The effect will go away when you get an antidote. EIT!

  • Will you add network support to Varmint's EITtris?

    Eventually. Right now, I am ready to take a break for a while from coding on this game. The network version will be out one day though, and it will probably be a Win95 game. (Check the home page for news on the next version.)

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