Here are three files which show how the Ampersand (&) command works between Applesoft and machine language.  There is an Applesoft program, Merlin source file, and the object code to the routines in this archive.  If you've ever wanted to use this method for parameter passing, then you will most definitely want this file!  Archived with ShrinkIt v.3.4.

BATTLE.ZONE.BXY
Category: Game
Date: June 18, 1992
Size: 28800 bytes

Battle Zone is a shoot'em up arcade game.  The peaceful people of the planet Bannore are under attack by evil aliens.  Only one person can save these people from inevitable destruction.  You are that person.  You must fight your way through the alien defences and to the mother ship that awaits you at level 25!  If you like games, then this is a must!  Archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.  Written under ProDOS.  Runs on all Apple ][ computers and the Laser 128.  Good luck, and Enjoy!

COOLED.V0.1.BXY
Category: Application
April 12, 1996
Size: 45824 bytes

CoolEd version 0.1a
Designed, programmed and (c)1996 by Russell Nielson and Bret "Slixter" Victor.  CoolEd is a ProDOS 8-bit music editor and player for all Electric Duet Style music files.  It allows you to load, edit, play, save, and trak the music.  It also contains a staff editor to make writing music easier.  Because of timing issues it is being released in its Alpha form.  If we get enough feedback and there is sufficient interest, we will finish the program.  Packed with ShrinkIt v3.4.

During a Bulletin Board discussion, an Applesoft program was posted which created a "drunkards walk" graph in lo-res screen.  A request was made to make this graph "crawl", or move, to create a continuous scrolling display.  This archive contains the Applesoft program which does this scroll.  Also to demonstrate the shear speed of assembly language, I wrote the same program using the Merlin assembler.  The source code and binary "BRUNable" code is included in this archive.  Archived with ShrinkIt v3.4.

CREATURE.BXY
Category: Game
August 14, 1991
Size: 12672 bytes

Creature Feature is unlike most arcade games.  The purpose deviates from destroying your enemies to protecting the creatures from THEIR enemies. You are their protector.  Joystick or keyboard.  Made under ProDOS.  Archived with ShrinkIt ver 3.2.3.  All Apple II's.  Good sound and graphics!  Fun to play!   8-bit.  Fast animation!     Enjoyable.

This is a little Christmas demo written with Double Hi-res graphics.  There is an openning screen with some music and then an animation sequence with a christmas tree with blinking lights and a roaring fire place.  Written under ProDOS and archived with Shrinkit 3.4.  To launch the program, run the BASIC program 'DHR.XMAS.START'

This is a little Christmas demo written using Double Hi-Res graphics.  It's the same exact program as DHR.XMAS.DEMO except that all references to 1993 have been removed.  This is so you can enjoy this demo no matter which year it is.  This version developed and uploaded upon request from Dave Grenda.  Thanks Dave!  Packed with ShrinkIt v3.4.

Escape is a game where you are in jail and you must escape.  You start off in a cell and you must find your way out before the gaurds find out that you are missing.  Then you must negotiate a mine field, pick off 9 guards at the tower, gain access to the computer, contact Joe, and then find him down town.  I never finished this game so it's freeware!  Run the program named STARTUP to begin the game.

This game pak contains six games.  Three of them are fully playable while the others are samples.  These games range from text mode, lo-res graphics, to hi-res graphics.  All the games are written under ProDOS and archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.  They work on all Apple II's and the Laser 128!  A must download for those gamers out there!  Have fun!

Halloween animation is a set of BASIC programs and Hi-res pictures with a bitmapped drawing routine in machine language.  This is a good thing to have around Halloween for showing off.  I like to stick my system's monitor in the window on Halloween for display, people seem to love it!  The five nimation sequences here are:

1) a pumpkin head
2) dracula coming out of his coffin
3) a melting candle
4) a graveyard
5) a skeleton trick-or-treating.

Archived with ShrinkIt Ver 3.2.3.  Written under ProDOS.  Works on all Apple ]['s.  Run HALLOWEEN to start program.   Enjoy!

This is a high resolution double-page maze game.  Use the joystick or keyboard to navigate the ball through the maze to the end.  This game is freeware.  If you like solving mazes, then this little game might interest you.  Archived with Shrinkit 3.4.

This Merry Christmas package comes complete with music and animated graphics.  Good for the holidays.  Made under ProDOS  8.  I must admit, the music soundtrack is not to perfection.  I'm more of a programmer than I am a composer.  Archived with ShrinkIt 3.2.3.  To run, type "-MERRY.CHRISTMAS"

I just finshed writing a pretty good hi-res picture compressor.  Use the utility program to load hi-res screens and compress them and then save them to disk.  I have included all the source code and a text file that explains my methods and what I did to write the compression routines.  Written under ProDOS and archived with  Shrinkit 3.4.  All the programs and source code and graphics are freeware... so Enjoy!  Leave me with some email of your comments and/or criticisms. Thanks!

This is just collection #1 of my BASIC programs.  When I got my Apple IIc back in 1983, I began writting BASIC programs.  This is just some of that earlier work.  It's pretty much useless, but to those who are learning to program in BASIC then it may be helpful.  Unpack to a 5.25 disk or to a folder on a 3.5 disk.  All programs are Freeware.  Archived with Shrinkit 3.4.

This is the second collection of Russ' useless BASIC programs.  They are all freeware so destroy them and have fun.  Unpack to a 5.25 disk or a folder on a 3.5 disk.   Archived with Shrinkit 3.4.

This is Russell Nielson's program disk side 1.  The library contains the following programs which are all menu driven:
1) Maze Craze, 2) Wacko Game, 3) Flight II, 4) Phrase Game, 5) Addition Whiz, 6) Imperial Raiders, 7) Jackpot, and 8) Life Saver.  This archive is intended to be unpacked to side 1 of a 5.25 inch disk, but also works fine from a folder on a larger disk. Run the program STARTUP to begin play. Also see filer 20829 for "side 2" of "Russell's Program Disk".  Archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.

This is Russell Nielson's program disk side 2.  This library contains the following programs which are all menu driven:
1) Ice it Over, 2) Tank Alliance, 3) Pick 6, 4) Serpentine, 5) Escape, 6) Alien Bomber, 7) Tank Bomber, and 8) Robot Run.  This archive is intended to be unpacked to side 2 of a 5.25 inch disk, but also works fine from a folder on a larger disk. Run the program STARTUP to begin play.  Both sides of the disk are Freeware!  Enjoy!  Archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.

Ship Zoneis an arcade game where you kill the oncoming enemy ships.  Keep them from landing or be destroyed.  Fight our way to the mother alien.  Kill the mother alien and you will be victorious!  Written under ProDOS and archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.  Works on Apples with 64k or more memory and Laser computers.  Have fun!  Enjoy!

SORRY.BXY
Category: Game
Date: September 10, 1996
Size: 45824 bytes

Sorry is a hi-res word guessing game in which you can play by yourself or compete with a friend.  It comes complete with instructions and a word maintenance program to manage the word lists.  Fun for the whole family!  It was written exclusively for the Apple II computer and uses the extra speed of the Apple IIGS.  Sorry is a Freeware program.  Archived with ShrinkIt 3.4.  Written under ProDOS.  Runs on all Apple II computers and the Laser 128.

VIGOR.BXY
Category: Game
Date: May 31, 1993
Size: 19072 bytes

Vigor is a hires arcade game that's simple to play.  You command a space craft on the left of the screen and obliterate the oncoming enemy ships. Once one of them reaches your side or you get hit by one of their bullets, you will lose a ship.  Once you lose all 3 ships, game over!  This was my very first arcade game that I wrote in assembly language therefore I am releasing it as Freeware!  Enjoy!