Make it possible to reset a course object.
[super-star-trek.git] / src / sst.py
index 1346b45466d3e9e1c4e84c47e5925133ffe6c633..ed133629e9741e916ba61dea9a9d0c705af69b43 100644 (file)
@@ -2,10 +2,9 @@
 """
 sst.py =-- Super Star Trek in Python
 
-This code is a Python translation of a C translation of a FORTRAN original.
-The FORTRANness still shows in many ways, notably the use of a lot of
-parallel arrays where a more modern language would use structures
-or objects.  (However, 1-origin array indexing was fixed.)
+This code is a Python translation of a C translation of a FORTRAN
+original dating back to 1973.  Beautiful Python it is not.  But it
+works.
 
 Dave Matuszek says:
 
@@ -46,11 +45,11 @@ however mine had some feature it didn't have. So I merged its
 features that I liked. I also took a peek at the DECUS version (a
 port, less sources, to the PDP-10), and some other variations.
 
-1, Compared to the original UT version, I've changed the "help" command to
-"call" and the "terminate" command to "quit" to better match
-user expectations. The DECUS version apparently made those changes
-as well as changing "freeze" to "save". However I like "freeze".
-(Both "freeze" and "save" work in SST2K.)
+1, Compared to the original UT version, I've changed the "help"
+command to "call" and the "terminate" command to "quit" to better
+match user expectations. The DECUS version apparently made those
+changes as well as changing "freeze" to "save". However I like
+"freeze".  (Both "freeze" and "save" work in SST2K.)
 
 2. The experimental deathray originally had only a 5% chance of
 success, but could be used repeatedly. I guess after a couple
@@ -180,13 +179,12 @@ more:
 the LRSCAN command is no longer needed.  (Controlled by OPTION_AUTOSCAN
 and turned off if game type is "plain" or "almy".)
 """
-import os,sys,math,curses,time,atexit,readline,cPickle,random,getopt,copy
+import os, sys, math, curses, time, readline, cPickle, random, copy, gettext
 
 SSTDOC         = "/usr/share/doc/sst/sst.doc"
 DOC_NAME       = "sst.doc"
 
-# Stub to be replaced
-def _(str): return str
+def _(str): return gettext.gettext(str)
 
 PHASEFAC       = 2.0
 GALSIZE        = 8
@@ -203,10 +201,6 @@ FOREVER    = 1e30
 MAXBURST       = 3
 MINCMDR        = 10
 
-# These functions hide the difference between 0-origin and 1-origin addressing.
-def VALID_QUADRANT(x, y):      return ((x)>=0 and (x)<GALSIZE and (y)>=0 and (y)<GALSIZE)
-def VALID_SECTOR(x, y):        return ((x)>=0 and (x)<QUADSIZE and (y)>=0 and (y)<QUADSIZE)
-
 # How to represent features
 IHR = 'R',
 IHK = 'K',
@@ -227,16 +221,25 @@ IHMATER0 = '-',
 IHMATER1 = 'o',
 IHMATER2 = '0'
 
+class TrekError:
+    pass
+
 class coord:
     def __init__(self, x=None, y=None):
         self.i = x
         self.j = y
+    def valid_quadrant(self):
+        return self.i>=0 and self.i<GALSIZE and self.j>=0 and self.j<GALSIZE
+    def valid_sector(self):
+       return self.i>=0 and self.i<QUADSIZE and self.j>=0 and self.j<QUADSIZE
     def invalidate(self):
         self.i = self.j = None
     def is_valid(self):
         return self.i != None and self.j != None
     def __eq__(self, other):
         return other != None and self.i == other.i and self.j == other.j
+    def __ne__(self, other):
+        return other == None or self.i != other.i or self.j != other.j
     def __add__(self, other):
         return coord(self.i+other.i, self.j+other.j)
     def __sub__(self, other):
@@ -247,16 +250,18 @@ class coord:
         return coord(self.i*other, self.j*other)
     def __div__(self, other):
         return coord(self.i/other, self.j/other)
+    def __mod__(self, other):
+        return coord(self.i % other, self.j % other)
     def __rdiv__(self, other):
         return coord(self.i/other, self.j/other)
-    def snaptogrid(self):
+    def roundtogrid(self):
         return coord(int(round(self.i)), int(round(self.j)))
     def distance(self, other=None):
         if not other: other = coord(0, 0)
         return math.sqrt((self.i - other.i)**2 + (self.j - other.j)**2)
     def bearing(self, other=None):
         if not other: other = coord(0, 0)
-        return 1.90985*math.atan2(self.i-other.i, self.j-other.j)
+        return 1.90985*math.atan2(self.j-other.j, self.i-other.i)
     def sgn(self):
         s = coord()
         if self.i == 0:
@@ -268,13 +273,16 @@ class coord:
         else:
             s.j = self.j / abs(self.j)
         return s
+    def quadrant(self):
+        #print "Location %s -> %s" % (self, (self / QUADSIZE).roundtogrid())
+        return self.roundtogrid() / QUADSIZE
+    def sector(self):
+        return self.roundtogrid() % QUADSIZE
     def scatter(self):
         s = coord()
         s.i = self.i + randrange(-1, 2)
         s.j = self.j + randrange(-1, 2)
         return s
-    def __hash__(self):
-        return hash((x, y))
     def __str__(self):
         if self.i == None or self.j == None:
             return "Nowhere"
@@ -336,9 +344,9 @@ class snapshot:
         self.baseq = []        # Base quadrant coordinates
         self.kcmdr = []        # Commander quadrant coordinates
        self.kscmdr = coord()   # Supercommander quadrant coordinates
-        # the galaxy (subscript 0 not used)
+        # the galaxy
         self.galaxy = fill2d(GALSIZE, lambda i, j: quadrant())
-        # the starchart (subscript 0 not used)
+        # the starchart
        self.chart = fill2d(GALSIZE, lambda i, j: page())
 
 class event:
@@ -462,7 +470,6 @@ class gamestate:
         self.base = None       # position of base in current quadrant
         self.battle = None     # base coordinates being attacked
         self.plnet = None      # location of planet in quadrant
-        self.probec = None     # current probe quadrant
         self.gamewon = False   # Finished!
         self.ididit = False    # action taken -- allows enemy to attack
         self.alive = False     # we are alive (not killed)
@@ -505,7 +512,6 @@ class gamestate:
         self.irhere = 0                # Romulans in quadrant
         self.isatb = 0         # =1 if super commander is attacking base
         self.tourn = None      # tournament number
-        self.proben = 0                # number of moves for probe
         self.nprobes = 0       # number of probes available
         self.inresor = 0.0     # initial resources
         self.intime = 0.0      # initial time
@@ -518,17 +524,12 @@ class gamestate:
         self.warpfac = 0.0     # warp speed
         self.wfacsq = 0.0      # squared warp factor
         self.lsupres = 0.0     # life support reserves
-        self.dist = 0.0                # movement distance
-        self.direc = 0.0       # movement direction
         self.optime = 0.0      # time taken by current operation
         self.docfac = 0.0      # repair factor when docking (constant?)
         self.damfac = 0.0      # damage factor
         self.lastchart = 0.0   # time star chart was last updated
         self.cryprob = 0.0     # probability that crystal will work
-        self.probex = 0.0      # location of probe
-        self.probey = 0.0      #
-        self.probeinx = 0.0    # probe x,y increment
-        self.probeiny = 0.0    #
+        self.probe = None      # object holding probe course info
         self.height = 0.0      # height of orbit around planet
     def recompute(self):
         # Stas thinks this should be (C expression): 
@@ -538,7 +539,7 @@ class gamestate:
         # after killing the last klingon when score is shown -- perhaps also
         # if the only remaining klingon is SCOM.
         game.state.remtime = game.state.remres/(game.state.remkl + 4*len(game.state.kcmdr))
-# From enumerated type 'feature'
+
 IHR = 'R'
 IHK = 'K'
 IHC = 'C'
@@ -558,8 +559,6 @@ IHMATER0 = '-'
 IHMATER1 = 'o'
 IHMATER2 = '0'
 
-
-# From enumerated type 'FINTYPE'
 FWON = 0
 FDEPLETE = 1
 FLIFESUP = 2
@@ -583,10 +582,6 @@ FTRIBBLE = 19
 FHOLE = 20
 FCREW = 21
 
-# Log the results of pulling random numbers so we can check determinism.
-
-import traceback
-
 def withprob(p):
     v = random.random()
     #logfp.write("# withprob(%s) -> %f (%s) at %s\n" % (p, v, v<p, traceback.extract_stack()[-2][1:]))
@@ -610,7 +605,7 @@ def randreal(*args):
 
 def welcoming(iq):
     "Would this quadrant welcome another Klingon?"
-    return VALID_QUADRANT(iq.i,iq.j) and \
+    return iq.valid_quadrant() and \
        not game.state.galaxy[iq.i][iq.j].supernova and \
        game.state.galaxy[iq.i][iq.j].klingons < MAXKLQUAD
 
@@ -662,7 +657,6 @@ def tryexit(enemy, look, irun):
                break
     return True; # success 
 
-#
 # The bad-guy movement algorithm:
 # 
 # 1. Enterprise has "force" based on condition of phaser and photon torpedoes.
@@ -700,7 +694,6 @@ def tryexit(enemy, look, irun):
 # retreat, especially at high skill levels.
 # 
 # 5.  Motion is limited to skill level, except for SC hi-tailing it out.
-# 
 
 def movebaddy(enemy):
     "Tactical movement for the bad guys."
@@ -755,10 +748,7 @@ def movebaddy(enemy):
             else:
                 motion = game.skill
     # calculate preferred number of steps 
-    if motion < 0:
-        nsteps = -motion
-    else:
-        nsteps = motion
+    nsteps = abs(int(motion))
     if motion > 0 and nsteps > mdist:
        nsteps = mdist; # don't overshoot 
     if nsteps > QUADSIZE:
@@ -773,16 +763,7 @@ def movebaddy(enemy):
        m.i = 0
     if 2.0 * abs(m.j) < abs(game.sector.i-enemy.kloc.i):
        m.j = 0
-    if m.i != 0:
-        if m.i*motion < 0:
-            m.i = -1
-        else:
-            m.i = 1
-    if m.j != 0:
-        if m.j*motion < 0:
-            m.j = -1
-        else:
-            m.j = 1
+    m = (motion * m).sgn()
     next = enemy.kloc
     # main move loop 
     for ll in range(nsteps):
@@ -877,9 +858,9 @@ def movescom(iq, avoid):
     "Commander movement helper." 
     # Avoid quadrants with bases if we want to avoid Enterprise 
     if not welcoming(iq) or (avoid and iq in game.state.baseq):
-       return True
+       return False
     if game.justin and not game.iscate:
-       return True
+       return False
     # do the move 
     game.state.galaxy[game.state.kscmdr.i][game.state.kscmdr.j].klingons -= 1
     game.state.kscmdr = iq
@@ -911,7 +892,7 @@ def movescom(iq, avoid):
                proutn(_("   a planet in Quadrant %s has been destroyed") % game.state.kscmdr)
                prout(_("   by the Super-commander.\""))
            break
-    return False; # looks good! 
+    return True; # looks good! 
                        
 def supercommander():
     "Move the Super Commander." 
@@ -925,7 +906,7 @@ def supercommander():
     if not game.iscate and avoid:
        # compute move away from Enterprise 
        idelta = game.state.kscmdr-game.quadrant
-       if math.sqrt(idelta.i*idelta.i+idelta.j*idelta.j) > 2.0:
+       if idelta.distance() > 2.0:
            # circulate in space 
            idelta.i = game.state.kscmdr.j-game.quadrant.j
            idelta.j = game.quadrant.i-game.state.kscmdr.i
@@ -969,24 +950,24 @@ def supercommander():
     # there was what looked like a bug in the Almy C code here,
     # but it might be this translation is just wrong.
     iq = game.state.kscmdr + idelta
-    if movescom(iq, avoid):
+    if not movescom(iq, avoid):
        # failed -- try some other maneuvers 
        if idelta.i==0 or idelta.j==0:
            # attempt angle move 
            if idelta.i != 0:
                iq.j = game.state.kscmdr.j + 1
-               if movescom(iq, avoid):
+               if not movescom(iq, avoid):
                    iq.j = game.state.kscmdr.j - 1
                    movescom(iq, avoid)
-           else:
+           elif idelta.j != 0:
                iq.i = game.state.kscmdr.i + 1
-               if movescom(iq, avoid):
+               if not movescom(iq, avoid):
                    iq.i = game.state.kscmdr.i - 1
                    movescom(iq, avoid)
        else:
            # try moving just in x or y 
            iq.j = game.state.kscmdr.j
-           if movescom(iq, avoid):
+           if not movescom(iq, avoid):
                iq.j = game.state.kscmdr.j + idelta.j
                iq.i = game.state.kscmdr.i
                movescom(iq, avoid)
@@ -994,7 +975,7 @@ def supercommander():
     if len(game.state.baseq) == 0:
        unschedule(FSCMOVE)
     else:
-        for (i, ibq) in enumerate(game.state.baseq):
+        for ibq in game.state.baseq:
            if ibq == game.state.kscmdr and game.state.kscmdr == game.battle:
                # attack the base 
                if avoid:
@@ -1069,11 +1050,11 @@ def movetholian():
     for i in range(QUADSIZE):
        if game.quad[0][i]!=IHWEB and game.quad[0][i]!=IHT:
            return
-       if game.quad[QUADSIZE][i]!=IHWEB and game.quad[QUADSIZE][i]!=IHT:
+       if game.quad[QUADSIZE-1][i]!=IHWEB and game.quad[QUADSIZE-1][i]!=IHT:
            return
        if game.quad[i][0]!=IHWEB and game.quad[i][0]!=IHT:
            return
-       if game.quad[i][QUADSIZE]!=IHWEB and game.quad[i][QUADSIZE]!=IHT:
+       if game.quad[i][QUADSIZE-1]!=IHWEB and game.quad[i][QUADSIZE-1]!=IHT:
            return
     # All plugged up -- Tholian splits 
     game.quad[game.tholian.kloc.i][game.tholian.kloc.j]=IHWEB
@@ -1283,67 +1264,66 @@ def collision(rammed, enemy):
        finish(FWON)
     return
 
-def torpedo(origin, course, dispersion, number, nburst):
+def torpedo(origin, bearing, dispersion, number, nburst):
     "Let a photon torpedo fly" 
-    shoved = False
-    ac = course + 0.25*dispersion
-    angle = (15.0-ac)*0.5235988
-    bullseye = (15.0 - course)*0.5235988
-    delta = coord(-math.sin(angle), math.cos(angle))          
-    bigger = max(abs(delta.i), abs(delta.j))
-    delta /= bigger
-    x = origin.i; y = origin.j
-    w = coord(0, 0); jw = coord(0, 0)
     if not damaged(DSRSENS) or game.condition=="docked":
        setwnd(srscan_window)
     else: 
        setwnd(message_window)
+    ac = bearing + 0.25*dispersion     # dispersion is a random variable
+    bullseye = (15.0 - bearing)*0.5235988
+    track = course(bearing=ac, distance=QUADSIZE, origin=cartesian(origin)) 
+    bumpto = coord(0, 0)
     # Loop to move a single torpedo 
-    for step in range(1, 15+1):
-       x += delta.i
-       y += delta.j
-       w = coord(x, y).snaptogrid()
-       if not VALID_SECTOR(w.i, w.j):
+    setwnd(message_window)
+    for step in range(1, QUADSIZE*2):
+       track.next()
+        w = track.sector()
+       if not w.valid_sector():
            break
        iquad=game.quad[w.i][w.j]
        tracktorpedo(origin, w, step, number, nburst, iquad)
        if iquad==IHDOT:
            continue
        # hit something 
-       setwnd(message_window)
-       if damaged(DSRSENS) and not game.condition=="docked":
+       if not damaged(DSRSENS) or game.condition == "docked":
            skip(1);    # start new line after text track 
        if iquad in (IHE, IHF): # Hit our ship 
            skip(1)
            prout(_("Torpedo hits %s.") % crmshp())
            hit = 700.0 + randreal(100) - \
-               1000.0 * (w-origin).distance() * math.fabs(math.sin(bullseye-angle))
+               1000.0 * (w-origin).distance() * math.fabs(math.sin(bullseye-track.angle))
            newcnd(); # we're blown out of dock 
-           # We may be displaced. 
            if game.landed or game.condition=="docked":
                return hit # Cheat if on a planet 
-           ang = angle + 2.5*(randreal()-0.5)
+           ang = track.angle + 2.5*(randreal()-0.5)
            temp = math.fabs(math.sin(ang))
            if math.fabs(math.cos(ang)) > temp:
                temp = math.fabs(math.cos(ang))
            xx = -math.sin(ang)/temp
            yy = math.cos(ang)/temp
-           jw.i = int(w.i+xx+0.5)
-           jw.j = int(w.j+yy+0.5)
-           if not VALID_SECTOR(jw.i, jw.j):
+           bumpto.i = int(w.i+xx+0.5)
+           bumpto.j = int(w.j+yy+0.5)
+           if not bumpto.valid_sector():
                return hit
-           if game.quad[jw.i][jw.j]==IHBLANK:
+           if game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j]==IHBLANK:
                finish(FHOLE)
                return hit
-           if game.quad[jw.i][jw.j]!=IHDOT:
+           if game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j]!=IHDOT:
                # can't move into object 
                return hit
-           game.sector = jw
+           game.sector = bumpto
            proutn(crmshp())
-           shoved = True
+            game.quad[w.i][w.j]=IHDOT
+            game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j]=iquad
+            prout(_(" displaced by blast to Sector %s ") % bumpto)
+            for enemy in game.enemies:
+                enemy.kdist = enemy.kavgd = (game.sector-enemy.kloc).distance()
+            game.enemies.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x.kdist, y.kdist))
+            return None
        elif iquad in (IHC, IHS, IHR, IHK): # Hit a regular enemy 
            # find the enemy 
-           if withprob(0.05):
+           if iquad in (IHC, IHS) and withprob(0.05):
                prout(crmena(True, iquad, "sector", w) + _(" uses anti-photon device;"))
                prout(_("   torpedo neutralized."))
                return None
@@ -1352,7 +1332,7 @@ def torpedo(origin, course, dispersion, number, nburst):
                    break
            kp = math.fabs(enemy.kpower)
            h1 = 700.0 + randrange(100) - \
-               1000.0 * (w-origin).distance() * math.fabs(math.sin(bullseye-angle))
+               1000.0 * (w-origin).distance() * math.fabs(math.sin(bullseye-track.angle))
            h1 = math.fabs(h1)
            if kp < h1:
                h1 = kp
@@ -1365,29 +1345,31 @@ def torpedo(origin, course, dispersion, number, nburst):
                return None
            proutn(crmena(True, iquad, "sector", w))
            # If enemy damaged but not destroyed, try to displace 
-           ang = angle + 2.5*(randreal()-0.5)
+           ang = track.angle + 2.5*(randreal()-0.5)
            temp = math.fabs(math.sin(ang))
            if math.fabs(math.cos(ang)) > temp:
                temp = math.fabs(math.cos(ang))
            xx = -math.sin(ang)/temp
            yy = math.cos(ang)/temp
-           jw.i = int(w.i+xx+0.5)
-           jw.j = int(w.j+yy+0.5)
-           if not VALID_SECTOR(jw.i, jw.j):
+           bumpto.i = int(w.i+xx+0.5)
+           bumpto.j = int(w.j+yy+0.5)
+            if not bumpto.valid_sector():
                prout(_(" damaged but not destroyed."))
                return
-           if game.quad[jw.i][jw.j]==IHBLANK:
+           if game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j] == IHBLANK:
                prout(_(" buffeted into black hole."))
-               deadkl(w, iquad, jw)
-               return None
-           if game.quad[jw.i][jw.j]!=IHDOT:
-               # can't move into object 
+               deadkl(w, iquad, bumpto)
+           if game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j] != IHDOT:
                prout(_(" damaged but not destroyed."))
-               return None
-           proutn(_(" damaged--"))
-           enemy.kloc = jw
-           shoved = True
-           break
+            else:
+                prout(_(" damaged-- displaced by blast to Sector %s ")%bumpto)
+                enemy.kloc = bumpto
+                game.quad[w.i][w.j]=IHDOT
+                game.quad[bumpto.i][bumpto.j]=iquad
+                for enemy in game.enemies:
+                    enemy.kdist = enemy.kavgd = (game.sector-enemy.kloc).distance()
+                game.enemies.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x.kdist, y.kdist))
+            return None
        elif iquad == IHB: # Hit a base 
            skip(1)
            prout(_("***STARBASE DESTROYED.."))
@@ -1483,16 +1465,6 @@ def torpedo(origin, course, dispersion, number, nburst):
            skip(1)
            return None
        break
-    if curwnd!=message_window:
-       setwnd(message_window)
-    if shoved:
-       game.quad[w.i][w.j]=IHDOT
-       game.quad[jw.i][jw.j]=iquad
-       prout(_(" displaced by blast to Sector %s ") % jw)
-       for ll in range(len(game.enemies)):
-           game.enemies[ll].kdist = game.enemies[ll].kavgd = (game.sector-game.enemies[ll].kloc).distance()
-        game.enemies.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x.kdist, y.kdist))
-       return None
     skip(1)
     prout(_("Torpedo missed."))
     return None;
@@ -1586,7 +1558,7 @@ def attack(torps_ok):
            hit = enemy.kpower*math.pow(dustfac,enemy.kavgd)
            enemy.kpower *= 0.75
        else: # Enemy uses photon torpedo 
-           #course2 = (enemy.kloc-game.sector).bearing()
+           # We should be able to make the bearing() method work here
            course = 1.90985*math.atan2(game.sector.j-enemy.kloc.j, enemy.kloc.i-game.sector.i)
            hit = 0
            proutn(_("***TORPEDO INCOMING"))
@@ -1679,7 +1651,7 @@ def deadkl(w, type, mv):
     proutn(crmena(True, type, "sector", mv))
     # Decide what kind of enemy it is and update appropriately 
     if type == IHR:
-        # chalk up a Romulan 
+        # Chalk up a Romulan 
         game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].romulans -= 1
         game.irhere -= 1
         game.state.nromrem -= 1
@@ -1691,7 +1663,7 @@ def deadkl(w, type, mv):
         global thing
         thing = None
     else:
-        # Some type of a Klingon 
+        # Killed some type of Klingon 
         game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].klingons -= 1
         game.klhere -= 1
         if type == IHC:
@@ -1724,7 +1696,7 @@ def deadkl(w, type, mv):
 
 def targetcheck(w):
     "Return None if target is invalid, otherwise return a course angle."
-    if not VALID_SECTOR(w.i, w.j):
+    if not w.valid_sector():
        huh()
        return None
     delta = coord()
@@ -1738,7 +1710,7 @@ def targetcheck(w):
        prout(_("  the Captain's psychological profile.\""))
        scanner.chew()
        return None
-    return 1.90985932*math.atan2(delta.j, delta.i)
+    return delta.bearing()
 
 def photon():
     "Launch photon torpedo."
@@ -1785,19 +1757,19 @@ def photon():
        if i==1 and key == "IHEOL":
            # direct all torpedoes at one target 
            while i < n:
-               target.append(targets[0])
+               target.append(target[0])
                course.append(course[0])
                i += 1
            break
-        scanner.push(key)
+        scanner.push(scanner.token)
         target.append(scanner.getcoord())
         if target[-1] == None:
             return
-        course.append(targetcheck(target[1]))
-        if course[i] == None:
+        course.append(targetcheck(target[-1]))
+        if course[-1] == None:
            return
     scanner.chew()
-    if i == 0:
+    if len(target) == 0:
        # prompt for each one 
        for i in range(n):
            proutn(_("Target sector for torpedo number %d- ") % (i+1))
@@ -2161,7 +2133,7 @@ def phasers():
     if ifast:
        skip(1)
        if no == 0:
-           if withprob(0.99):
+           if withprob(0.01):
                prout(_("Sulu-  \"Sir, the high-speed shield control has malfunctioned . . ."))
                prouts(_("         CLICK   CLICK   POP  . . ."))
                prout(_(" No response, sir!"))
@@ -2479,45 +2451,36 @@ def events():
                supercommander()
        elif evcode == FDSPROB: # Move deep space probe 
            schedule(FDSPROB, 0.01)
-           game.probex += game.probeinx
-           game.probey += game.probeiny
-           i = (int)(game.probex/QUADSIZE +0.05)
-           j = (int)(game.probey/QUADSIZE + 0.05)
-           if game.probec.i != i or game.probec.j != j:
-               game.probec.i = i
-               game.probec.j = j
-               if not VALID_QUADRANT(i, j) or \
-                   game.state.galaxy[game.probec.i][game.probec.j].supernova:
+            if game.probe.next(grain=QUADSIZE):
+               if not game.probe.quadrant().valid_quadrant() or \
+                   game.state.galaxy[game.probe.quadrant().i][game.probe.quadrant().j].supernova:
                    # Left galaxy or ran into supernova
-                    if comunicating():
+                    if communicating():
                        announce()
                        skip(1)
                        proutn(_("Lt. Uhura-  \"The deep space probe "))
-                       if not VALID_QUADRANT(j, i):
-                           proutn(_("has left the galaxy"))
+                       if not game.probe.quadrant().valid_quadrant():
+                           prout(_("has left the galaxy.\""))
                        else:
-                           proutn(_("is no longer transmitting"))
-                       prout(".\"")
+                           prout(_("is no longer transmitting.\""))
                    unschedule(FDSPROB)
                    continue
-                if not communicating():
-                   announce()
+                if communicating():
+                   #announce()
                    skip(1)
-                   proutn(_("Lt. Uhura-  \"The deep space probe is now in Quadrant %s.\"") % game.probec)
-           pdest = game.state.galaxy[game.probec.i][game.probec.j]
-           # Update star chart if Radio is working or have access to radio
+                   prout(_("Lt. Uhura-  \"The deep space probe is now in Quadrant %s.\"") % game.probe.quadrant())
+           pdest = game.state.galaxy[game.probe.quadrant().i][game.probe.quadrant().j]
            if communicating():
-               chp = game.state.chart[game.probec.i][game.probec.j]
+               chp = game.state.chart[game.probe.quadrant().i][game.probe.quadrant().j]
                chp.klingons = pdest.klingons
                chp.starbase = pdest.starbase
                chp.stars = pdest.stars
                pdest.charted = True
-           game.proben -= 1 # One less to travel
-           if game.proben == 0 and game.isarmed and pdest.stars:
-               # lets blow the sucker! 
-               supernova(game.probec)
+           game.probe.moves -= 1 # One less to travel
+           if game.probe.arrived() and game.isarmed and pdest.stars:
+               supernova(game.probe)           # fire in the hole!
                unschedule(FDSPROB)
-               if game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].supernova: 
+               if game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant().i][game.quadrant().j].supernova: 
                    return
        elif evcode == FDISTR: # inhabited system issues distress call 
            unschedule(FDISTR)
@@ -2580,14 +2543,15 @@ def events():
                continue                # full right now 
            # reproduce one Klingon 
            w = ev.quadrant
+            m = coord()
            if game.klhere >= MAXKLQUAD:
                 try:
                     # this quadrant not ok, pick an adjacent one 
-                    for i in range(w.i - 1, w.i + 2):
-                        for j in range(w.j - 1, w.j + 2):
-                            if not VALID_QUADRANT(i, j):
+                    for m.i in range(w.i - 1, w.i + 2):
+                        for m.j in range(w.j - 1, w.j + 2):
+                            if not m.valid_quadrant():
                                 continue
-                            q = game.state.galaxy[w.i][w.j]
+                            q = game.state.galaxy[m.i][m.j]
                             # check for this quad ok (not full & no snova) 
                             if q.klingons >= MAXKLQUAD or q.supernova:
                                 continue
@@ -2595,7 +2559,7 @@ def events():
                     else:
                         continue       # search for eligible quadrant failed
                 except "FOUNDIT":
-                    w.i = i; w.j = j
+                    w = m
            # deliver the child 
            game.state.remkl += 1
            q.klingons += 1
@@ -2604,7 +2568,6 @@ def events():
                game.enemies.append(newkling())
            # recompute time left
             game.recompute()
-           # report the disaster if we can 
            if communicating():
                if game.quadrant == w:
                    prout(_("Spock- sensors indicate the Klingons have"))
@@ -2666,13 +2629,6 @@ def wait():
     game.resting = False
     game.optime = 0
 
-# A nova occurs.  It is the result of having a star hit with a
-# photon torpedo, or possibly of a probe warhead going off.
-# Stars that go nova cause stars which surround them to undergo
-# the same probabilistic process.  Klingons next to them are
-# destroyed.  And if the starship is next to it, it gets zapped.
-# If the zap is too much, it gets destroyed.
-        
 def nova(nov):
     "Star goes nova." 
     course = (0.0, 10.5, 12.0, 1.5, 9.0, 0.0, 3.0, 7.5, 6.0, 4.5)
@@ -2697,7 +2653,7 @@ def nova(nov):
                 if offset.j==0 and offset.i==0:
                     continue
                 neighbor = start + offset
-                if not VALID_SECTOR(neighbor.j, neighbor.i):
+                if not neighbor.valid_sector():
                     continue
                 iquad = game.quad[neighbor.i][neighbor.j]
                 # Empty space ends reaction
@@ -2769,7 +2725,7 @@ def nova(nov):
                         break
                     newc = neighbor + neighbor - hits[mm]
                     proutn(crmena(True, iquad, "sector", neighbor) + _(" damaged"))
-                    if not VALID_SECTOR(newc.i, newc.j):
+                    if not newc.valid_sector():
                         # can't leave quadrant 
                         skip(1)
                         break
@@ -2788,17 +2744,18 @@ def nova(nov):
                     game.quad[newc.i][newc.j] = iquad
                     game.enemies[ll].move(newc)
     # Starship affected by nova -- kick it away. 
-    game.dist = kount*0.1
-    game.direc = course[3*(bump.i+1)+bump.j+2]
-    if game.direc == 0.0:
-       game.dist = 0.0
-    if game.dist == 0.0:
+    dist = kount*0.1
+    direc = course[3*(bump.i+1)+bump.j+2]
+    if direc == 0.0:
+       dist = 0.0
+    if dist == 0.0:
        return
-    game.optime = 10.0*game.dist/16.0
+    course = course(bearing=direc, distance=dist)
+    game.optime = course.time(warp=4)
     skip(1)
     prout(_("Force of nova displaces starship."))
-    imove(novapush=True)
-    game.optime = 10.0*game.dist/16.0
+    imove(course, novapush=True)
+    game.optime = course.time(warp=4)
     return
        
 def supernova(w):
@@ -3315,7 +3272,7 @@ def plaque():
         fp.write(_("Emeritus level\n\n"))
     else:
         fp.write(_(" Cheat level\n\n"))
-    timestring = ctime()
+    timestring = time.ctime()
     fp.write(_("                                                 This day of %.6s %.4s, %.8s\n\n") %
                     (timestring+4, timestring+20, timestring+11))
     fp.write(_("                                                        Your score:  %d\n\n") % iscore)
@@ -3336,27 +3293,10 @@ message_window    = None
 prompt_window     = None
 curwnd = None
 
-def outro():
-    "Wrap up, either normally or due to signal"
-    if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
-       #clear()
-       #curs_set(1)
-       #refresh()
-       #resetterm()
-       #echo()
-       curses.endwin()
-       sys.stdout.write('\n')
-    if logfp:
-       logfp.close()
-
 def iostart():
     global stdscr, rows
-    #setlocale(LC_ALL, "")
-    #bindtextdomain(PACKAGE, LOCALEDIR)
-    #textdomain(PACKAGE)
-    if atexit.register(outro):
-       sys.stderr.write("Unable to register outro(), exiting...\n")
-       raise SysExit,1
+    gettext.bindtextdomain("sst", "/usr/local/share/locale")
+    gettext.textdomain("sst")
     if not (game.options & OPTION_CURSES):
        ln_env = os.getenv("LINES")
         if ln_env:
@@ -3366,19 +3306,8 @@ def iostart():
     else:
        stdscr = curses.initscr()
        stdscr.keypad(True)
-       #saveterm()
        curses.nonl()
        curses.cbreak()
-        curses.start_color()
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_BLACK, curses.COLOR_BLACK, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_GREEN, curses.COLOR_GREEN, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_RED, curses.COLOR_RED, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_CYAN, curses.COLOR_CYAN, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_WHITE, curses.COLOR_WHITE, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_MAGENTA, curses.COLOR_MAGENTA, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_BLUE, curses.COLOR_BLUE, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-        curses.init_pair(curses.COLOR_YELLOW, curses.COLOR_YELLOW, curses.COLOR_BLACK)
-       #noecho()
         global fullscreen_window, srscan_window, report_window, status_window
         global lrscan_window, message_window, prompt_window
         (rows, columns)   = stdscr.getmaxyx()
@@ -3391,24 +3320,23 @@ def iostart():
        prompt_window     = curses.newwin(1,  0,  rows-2,  0) 
        message_window.scrollok(True)
        setwnd(fullscreen_window)
-       textcolor(DEFAULT)
-
-def textcolor(color):
-    "Set text foreground color.  Presently a stub."
-    pass       # FIXME
 
 def ioend():
-    "Wrap up I/O.  Presently a stub."
-    pass
+    "Wrap up I/O."
+    if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
+        stdscr.keypad(False)
+        curses.echo()
+        curses.nocbreak()
+        curses.endwin()
 
 def waitfor():
     "Wait for user action -- OK to do nothing if on a TTY"
     if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
-       stsdcr.getch()
+       stdscr.getch()
 
 def announce():
     skip(1)
-    prouts(_("[ANOUNCEMENT ARRIVING...]"))
+    prouts(_("[ANNOUNCEMENT ARRIVING...]"))
     skip(1)
 
 def pause_game():
@@ -3420,7 +3348,7 @@ def pause_game():
     if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
         drawmaps(0)
         setwnd(prompt_window)
-        prompt_window.wclear()
+        prompt_window.clear()
         prompt_window.addstr(prompt)
         prompt_window.getstr()
         prompt_window.clear()
@@ -3445,7 +3373,10 @@ def skip(i):
                pause_game()
                clrscr()
            else:
-               proutn("\n")
+                try:
+                    curwnd.move(y+1, 0)
+                except curses.error:
+                    pass
        else:
             global linecount
            linecount += 1
@@ -3474,7 +3405,7 @@ def prouts(line):
             time.sleep(0.03)
        proutn(c)
        if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
-           wrefresh(curwnd)
+           curwnd.refresh()
        else:
            sys.stdout.flush()
     if not replayfp or replayfp.closed:
@@ -3512,8 +3443,8 @@ def setwnd(wnd):
 def clreol():
     "Clear to end of line -- can be a no-op in tty mode" 
     if game.options & OPTION_CURSES:
-        wclrtoeol(curwnd)
-        wrefresh(curwnd)
+        curwnd.clrtoeol()
+        curwnd.refresh()
 
 def clrscr():
     "Clear screen -- can be a no-op in tty mode."
@@ -3593,7 +3524,7 @@ def tracktorpedo(origin, w, step, i, n, iquad):
        if step == 1:
            if n != 1:
                skip(1)
-               proutn(_("Track for %s torpedo number %d-  ") % (game.quad[origin.i][origin.j],i+1))
+               proutn(_("Track for torpedo number %d-  ") % (i+1))
            else:
                skip(1)
                proutn(_("Torpedo track- "))
@@ -3647,7 +3578,7 @@ def prstat(txt, data):
 
 # Code from moving.c begins here
 
-def imove(novapush):
+def imove(course=None, novapush=False):
     "Movement execution for warp, impulse, supernova, and tractor-beam events."
     w = coord(); final = coord()
     trbeam = False
@@ -3668,156 +3599,128 @@ def imove(novapush):
         newcnd()
         drawmaps(0)
         setwnd(message_window)
-    w.i = w.j = 0
+
     if game.inorbit:
        prout(_("Helmsman Sulu- \"Leaving standard orbit.\""))
        game.inorbit = False
-    angle = ((15.0 - game.direc) * 0.5235988)
-    deltax = -math.sin(angle)
-    deltay = math.cos(angle)
-    if math.fabs(deltax) > math.fabs(deltay):
-       bigger = math.fabs(deltax)
-    else:
-       bigger = math.fabs(deltay)
-    deltay /= bigger
-    deltax /= bigger
     # If tractor beam is to occur, don't move full distance 
     if game.state.date+game.optime >= scheduled(FTBEAM):
        trbeam = True
        game.condition = "red"
-       game.dist = game.dist*(scheduled(FTBEAM)-game.state.date)/game.optime + 0.1
+       course.distance = course.distance*(scheduled(FTBEAM)-game.state.date)/game.optime + 0.1
        game.optime = scheduled(FTBEAM) - game.state.date + 1e-5
     # Move within the quadrant 
     game.quad[game.sector.i][game.sector.j] = IHDOT
-    x = game.sector.i
-    y = game.sector.j
-    n = int(10.0*game.dist*bigger+0.5)
-    if n > 0:
-       for m in range(1, n+1):
-            x += deltax
-            y += deltay
-           w.i = int(round(x))
-           w.j = int(round(y))
-           if not VALID_SECTOR(w.i, w.j):
-               # Leaving quadrant -- allow final enemy attack 
-               # Don't do it if being pushed by Nova 
-               if len(game.enemies) != 0 and not novapush:
-                   newcnd()
-                   for enemy in game.enemies:
-                       finald = (w - enemy.kloc).distance()
-                       enemy.kavgd = 0.5 * (finald + enemy.kdist)
-                   #
-                   # Stas Sergeev added the condition
-                   # that attacks only happen if Klingons
-                   # are present and your skill is good.
-                   # 
-                   if game.skill > SKILL_GOOD and game.klhere > 0 and not game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].supernova:
-                       attack(torps_ok=False)
-                   if game.alldone:
-                       return
-               # compute final position -- new quadrant and sector 
-               x = (QUADSIZE*game.quadrant.i)+game.sector.i
-               y = (QUADSIZE*game.quadrant.j)+game.sector.j
-               w.i = int(round(x+10.0*game.dist*bigger*deltax))
-               w.j = int(round(y+10.0*game.dist*bigger*deltay))
-               # check for edge of galaxy 
-               kinks = 0
-                while True:
-                   kink = False
-                   if w.i < 0:
-                       w.i = -w.i
-                       kink = True
-                   if w.j < 0:
-                       w.j = -w.j
-                       kink = True
-                   if w.i >= GALSIZE*QUADSIZE:
-                       w.i = (GALSIZE*QUADSIZE*2) - w.i
-                       kink = True
-                   if w.j >= GALSIZE*QUADSIZE:
-                       w.j = (GALSIZE*QUADSIZE*2) - w.j
-                       kink = True
-                   if kink:
-                       kinks += 1
-                    else:
+    for m in range(course.moves):
+        course.next()
+        w = course.sector()
+        if course.origin.quadrant() != course.location.quadrant():
+            # Leaving quadrant -- allow final enemy attack 
+            # Don't do it if being pushed by Nova 
+            if len(game.enemies) != 0 and not novapush:
+                newcnd()
+                for enemy in game.enemies:
+                    finald = (w - enemy.kloc).distance()
+                    enemy.kavgd = 0.5 * (finald + enemy.kdist)
+                # Stas Sergeev added the condition
+                # that attacks only happen if Klingons
+                # are present and your skill is good.
+                if game.skill > SKILL_GOOD and game.klhere > 0 and not game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].supernova:
+                    attack(torps_ok=False)
+                if game.alldone:
+                    return
+            # check for edge of galaxy 
+            kinks = 0
+            while True:
+                kink = False
+                if course.final.i < 0:
+                    course.final.i = -course.final.i
+                    kink = True
+                if course.final.j < 0:
+                    course.final.j = -course.final.j
+                    kink = True
+                if course.final.i >= GALSIZE*QUADSIZE:
+                    course.final.i = (GALSIZE*QUADSIZE*2) - course.final.i
+                    kink = True
+                if course.final.j >= GALSIZE*QUADSIZE:
+                    course.final.j = (GALSIZE*QUADSIZE*2) - course.final.j
+                    kink = True
+                if kink:
+                    kinks += 1
+                else:
+                    break
+            if kinks:
+                game.nkinks += 1
+                if game.nkinks == 3:
+                    # Three strikes -- you're out! 
+                    finish(FNEG3)
+                    return
+                skip(1)
+                prout(_("YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE NEGATIVE ENERGY BARRIER"))
+                prout(_("AT THE EDGE OF THE GALAXY.  THE THIRD TIME YOU TRY THIS,"))
+                prout(_("YOU WILL BE DESTROYED."))
+            # Compute final position in new quadrant 
+            if trbeam: # Don't bother if we are to be beamed 
+                return
+            game.quadrant = course.final.quadrant()
+            game.sector = course.final.sector()
+            skip(1)
+            prout(_("Entering Quadrant %s.") % game.quadrant)
+            game.quad[game.sector.i][game.sector.j] = game.ship
+            newqad()
+            if game.skill>SKILL_NOVICE:
+                attack(torps_ok=False)  
+            return
+        iquad = game.quad[w.i][w.j]
+        if iquad != IHDOT:
+            # object encountered in flight path 
+            stopegy = 50.0*course.distance/game.optime
+            course.distance = (game.sector - w).distance() / (QUADSIZE * 1.0)
+            game.sector = w
+            if iquad in (IHT, IHK, IHC, IHS, IHR, IHQUEST):
+                for enemy in game.enemies:
+                    if enemy.kloc == game.sector:
                         break
-               if kinks:
-                   game.nkinks += 1
-                   if game.nkinks == 3:
-                       # Three strikes -- you're out! 
-                       finish(FNEG3)
-                       return
-                   skip(1)
-                   prout(_("YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE NEGATIVE ENERGY BARRIER"))
-                   prout(_("AT THE EDGE OF THE GALAXY.  THE THIRD TIME YOU TRY THIS,"))
-                   prout(_("YOU WILL BE DESTROYED."))
-               # Compute final position in new quadrant 
-               if trbeam: # Don't bother if we are to be beamed 
-                   return
-               game.quadrant.i = w.i/QUADSIZE
-               game.quadrant.j = w.j/QUADSIZE
-               game.sector.i = w.i - (QUADSIZE*game.quadrant.i)
-               game.sector.j = w.j - (QUADSIZE*game.quadrant.j)
-               skip(1)
-               prout(_("Entering Quadrant %s.") % game.quadrant)
-               game.quad[game.sector.i][game.sector.j] = game.ship
-               newqad()
-               if game.skill>SKILL_NOVICE:
-                   attack(torps_ok=False)  
-               return
-           iquad = game.quad[w.i][w.j]
-           if iquad != IHDOT:
-               # object encountered in flight path 
-               stopegy = 50.0*game.dist/game.optime
-               game.dist = (game.sector - w).distance() / (QUADSIZE * 1.0)
-                if iquad in (IHT, IHK, IHC, IHS, IHR, IHQUEST):
-                   game.sector = w
-                    for enemy in game.enemies:
-                        if enemy.kloc == game.sector:
-                            break
-                   collision(rammed=False, enemy=enemy)
-                   final = game.sector
-               elif iquad == IHBLANK:
-                   skip(1)
-                   prouts(_("***RED ALERT!  RED ALERT!"))
-                   skip(1)
-                   proutn("***" + crmshp())
-                   proutn(_(" pulled into black hole at Sector %s") % w)
-                   #
-                   # Getting pulled into a black hole was certain
-                   # death in Almy's original.  Stas Sergeev added a
-                   # possibility that you'll get timewarped instead.
-                   # 
-                   n=0
-                   for m in range(NDEVICES):
-                       if game.damage[m]>0: 
-                           n += 1
-                   probf=math.pow(1.4,(game.energy+game.shield)/5000.0-1.0)*math.pow(1.3,1.0/(n+1)-1.0)
-                   if (game.options & OPTION_BLKHOLE) and withprob(1-probf): 
-                       timwrp()
-                   else: 
-                       finish(FHOLE)
-                   return
-               else:
-                   # something else 
-                   skip(1)
-                   proutn(crmshp())
-                   if iquad == IHWEB:
-                       prout(_(" encounters Tholian web at %s;") % w)
-                   else:
-                       prout(_(" blocked by object at %s;") % w)
-                   proutn(_("Emergency stop required "))
-                   prout(_("%2d units of energy.") % int(stopegy))
-                   game.energy -= stopegy
-                   final.i = int(round(deltax))
-                   final.j = int(round(deltay))
-                   game.sector = final
-                   if game.energy <= 0:
-                       finish(FNRG)
-                       return
-                # We're here!
-               no_quad_change()
+                collision(rammed=False, enemy=enemy)
+                final = game.sector
+            elif iquad == IHBLANK:
+                skip(1)
+                prouts(_("***RED ALERT!  RED ALERT!"))
+                skip(1)
+                proutn("***" + crmshp())
+                proutn(_(" pulled into black hole at Sector %s") % w)
+                # Getting pulled into a black hole was certain
+                # death in Almy's original.  Stas Sergeev added a
+                # possibility that you'll get timewarped instead.
+                n=0
+                for m in range(NDEVICES):
+                    if game.damage[m]>0: 
+                        n += 1
+                probf=math.pow(1.4,(game.energy+game.shield)/5000.0-1.0)*math.pow(1.3,1.0/(n+1)-1.0)
+                if (game.options & OPTION_BLKHOLE) and withprob(1-probf): 
+                    timwrp()
+                else: 
+                    finish(FHOLE)
                 return
-       game.dist = (game.sector - w).distance() / (QUADSIZE * 1.0)
+            else:
+                # something else 
+                skip(1)
+                proutn(crmshp())
+                if iquad == IHWEB:
+                    prout(_(" encounters Tholian web at %s;") % w)
+                else:
+                    prout(_(" blocked by object at %s;") % w)
+                proutn(_("Emergency stop required "))
+                prout(_("%2d units of energy.") % int(stopegy))
+                game.energy -= stopegy
+                game.sector = w
+                if game.energy <= 0:
+                    finish(FNRG)
+                    return
+            # We're here!
+            no_quad_change()
+            return
+       course.distance = (game.sector - w).distance() / (QUADSIZE * 1.0)
        game.sector = w
     final = game.sector
     no_quad_change()
@@ -3860,7 +3763,15 @@ def dock(verbose):
 # because it involves giving x and y motions, yet the coordinates
 # are always displayed y - x, where +y is downward!
 
-def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
+def cartesian(loc1=None, loc2=None):
+    if loc1 is None:
+        return game.quadrant * QUADSIZE + game.sector
+    elif loc2 is None:
+        return game.quadrant * QUADSIZE + loc1
+    else:
+        return loc1 * QUADSIZE + loc2
+
+def getcourse(isprobe):
     "Get a course and distance from the user."
     key = 0
     dquad = copy.copy(game.quadrant)
@@ -3872,7 +3783,7 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
        prout(_("Dummy! You can't leave standard orbit until you"))
        proutn(_("are back aboard the ship."))
        scanner.chew()
-       return False
+       raise TrekError
     while navmode == "unspecified":
        if damaged(DNAVSYS):
            if isprobe:
@@ -3883,12 +3794,7 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
            navmode = "manual"
            key = "IHEOL"
            break
-       if isprobe and akey != -1:
-           # For probe launch, use pre-scanned value first time 
-           key = akey
-           akey = -1
-       else: 
-           key = scanner.next()
+        key = scanner.next()
        if key == "IHEOL":
            proutn(_("Manual or automatic- "))
            iprompt = True
@@ -3905,7 +3811,7 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
            else:
                huh()
                scanner.chew()
-               return False
+               raise TrekError
        else: # numeric 
            if isprobe:
                prout(_("(Manual navigation assumed.)"))
@@ -3913,6 +3819,7 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
                prout(_("(Manual movement assumed.)"))
            navmode = "manual"
            break
+    delta = coord()
     if navmode == "automatic":
        while key == "IHEOL":
            if isprobe:
@@ -3924,12 +3831,12 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
            key = scanner.next()
        if key != "IHREAL":
            huh()
-           return False
+           raise TrekError
        xi = int(round(scanner.real))-1
        key = scanner.next()
        if key != "IHREAL":
            huh()
-           return False
+           raise TrekError
        xj = int(round(scanner.real))-1
        key = scanner.next()
        if key == "IHREAL":
@@ -3938,7 +3845,7 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
            key = scanner.next()
            if key != "IHREAL":
                huh()
-               return False
+               raise TrekError
            xl = int(round(scanner.real))-1
            dquad.i = xi
            dquad.j = xj
@@ -3956,9 +3863,9 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
                dsect.i = xi
                dsect.j = xj
            itemp = "normal"
-       if not VALID_QUADRANT(dquad.i,dquad.j) or not VALID_SECTOR(dsect.i,dsect.j):
+       if not dquad.valid_quadrant() or not dsect.valid_sector():
            huh()
-           return False
+           raise TrekError
        skip(1)
        if not isprobe:
            if itemp > "curt":
@@ -3967,9 +3874,8 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
            else:
                prout(_("Ensign Chekov- \"Course laid in, Captain.\""))
         # the actual deltas get computed here
-        delta = coord()
-       delta.i = dquad.j-game.quadrant.j + 0.1*(dsect.j-game.sector.j)
-       delta.j = game.quadrant.i-dquad.i + 0.1*(game.sector.i-dsect.i)
+       delta.j = dquad.j-game.quadrant.j + (dsect.j-game.sector.j)/(QUADSIZE*1.0)
+       delta.i = game.quadrant.i-dquad.i + (game.sector.i-dsect.i)/(QUADSIZE*1.0)
     else: # manual 
        while key == "IHEOL":
            proutn(_("X and Y displacements- "))
@@ -3979,27 +3885,70 @@ def getcourse(isprobe, akey):
        itemp = "verbose"
        if key != "IHREAL":
            huh()
-           return False
+           raise TrekError
        delta.j = scanner.real
        key = scanner.next()
        if key != "IHREAL":
            huh()
-           return False
+           raise TrekError
        delta.i = scanner.real
     # Check for zero movement 
     if delta.i == 0 and delta.j == 0:
        scanner.chew()
-       return False
+       raise TrekError
     if itemp == "verbose" and not isprobe:
        skip(1)
        prout(_("Helmsman Sulu- \"Aye, Sir.\""))
-    # Course actually laid in.
-    game.dist = delta.distance()
-    game.direc = delta.bearing()
-    if game.direc < 0.0:
-       game.direc += 12.0
     scanner.chew()
-    return True
+    return course(bearing=delta.bearing(), distance=delta.distance())
+
+class course:
+    def __init__(self, bearing, distance, origin=None): 
+        self.distance = distance
+        self.bearing = bearing
+        if origin is None:
+            self.origin = cartesian(game.quadrant, game.sector)
+        else:
+            self.origin = origin
+        # The bearing() code we inherited from FORTRAN is actually computing
+        # clockface directions!
+        if self.bearing < 0.0:
+            self.bearing += 12.0
+        self.angle = ((15.0 - self.bearing) * 0.5235988)
+        if origin is None:
+            self.origin = cartesian(game.quadrant, game.sector)
+        else:
+            self.origin = cartesian(game.quadrant, origin)
+        self.increment = coord(-math.sin(self.angle), math.cos(self.angle))
+        bigger = max(abs(self.increment.i), abs(self.increment.j))
+        self.increment /= bigger
+        self.moves = int(round(10*self.distance*bigger))
+        self.reset()
+        self.final = (self.location + self.moves*self.increment).roundtogrid()
+    def reset(self):
+        self.location = self.origin
+        self.step = 0
+    def arrived(self):
+        return self.location.roundtogrid() == self.final
+    def next(self, grain=1):
+        "Next step on course."
+        self.step += 1
+        self.nextlocation = self.location + self.increment
+        oldloc = (self.location/grain).roundtogrid()
+        newloc = (self.nextlocation/grain).roundtogrid()
+        self.location = self.nextlocation
+        if newloc != oldloc:
+            return True
+        else:
+            return False
+    def quadrant(self):
+        return self.location.quadrant()
+    def sector(self):
+        return self.location.sector()
+    def power(self, warp):
+       return self.distance*(warp**3)*(game.shldup+1)
+    def time(self, warp):
+        return 10.0*self.distance/warp**2
 
 def impulse():
     "Move under impulse power."
@@ -4010,9 +3959,11 @@ def impulse():
        prout(_("Engineer Scott- \"The impulse engines are damaged, Sir.\""))
        return
     if game.energy > 30.0:
-        if not getcourse(isprobe=False, akey=0):
+        try:
+            course = getcourse(isprobe=False)
+        except TrekError:
            return
-       power = 20.0 + 100.0*game.dist
+       power = 20.0 + 100.0*course.distance
     else:
        power = 30.0
     if power >= game.energy:
@@ -4029,7 +3980,7 @@ def impulse():
        scanner.chew()
        return
     # Make sure enough time is left for the trip 
-    game.optime = game.dist/0.095
+    game.optime = course.dist/0.095
     if game.optime >= game.state.remtime:
        prout(_("First Officer Spock- \"Captain, our speed under impulse"))
        prout(_("power is only 0.95 sectors per stardate. Are you sure"))
@@ -4037,26 +3988,26 @@ def impulse():
        if ja() == False:
            return
     # Activate impulse engines and pay the cost 
-    imove(novapush=False)
+    imove(course, novapush=False)
     game.ididit = True
     if game.alldone:
        return
-    power = 20.0 + 100.0*game.dist
+    power = 20.0 + 100.0*course.dist
     game.energy -= power
-    game.optime = game.dist/0.095
+    game.optime = course.dist/0.095
     if game.energy <= 0:
        finish(FNRG)
     return
 
-def warp(timewarp):
+def warp(course, involuntary):
     "ove under warp drive."
     blooey = False; twarp = False
-    if not timewarp: # Not WARPX entry 
+    if not involuntary: # Not WARPX entry 
        game.ididit = False
        if game.damage[DWARPEN] > 10.0:
            scanner.chew()
            skip(1)
-           prout(_("Engineer Scott- \"The impulse engines are damaged, Sir.\""))
+           prout(_("Engineer Scott- \"The warp engines are damaged, Sir.\""))
            return
        if damaged(DWARPEN) and game.warpfac > 4.0:
            scanner.chew()
@@ -4064,18 +4015,22 @@ def warp(timewarp):
            prout(_("Engineer Scott- \"Sorry, Captain. Until this damage"))
            prout(_("  is repaired, I can only give you warp 4.\""))
            return
-               # Read in course and distance 
-        if not getcourse(isprobe=False, akey=0):
-           return
-       # Make sure starship has enough energy for the trip 
-       power = (game.dist+0.05)*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*(game.shldup+1)
-       if power >= game.energy:
+               # Read in course and distance
+        if course==None:
+            try:
+                course = getcourse(isprobe=False)
+            except TrekError:
+                return
+       # Make sure starship has enough energy for the trip
+        # Note: this formula is slightly different from the C version,
+        # and lets you skate a bit closer to the edge.
+       if course.power(game.warpfac) >= game.energy:
            # Insufficient power for trip 
            game.ididit = False
            skip(1)
            prout(_("Engineering to bridge--"))
            if not game.shldup or 0.5*power > game.energy:
-               iwarp = math.pow((game.energy/(game.dist+0.05)), 0.333333333)
+               iwarp = (game.energy/(course.dist+0.05)) ** 0.333333333
                if iwarp <= 0:
                    prout(_("We can't do it, Captain. We don't have enough energy."))
                else:
@@ -4087,10 +4042,9 @@ def warp(timewarp):
                        prout(".")
            else:
                prout(_("We haven't the energy to go that far with the shields up."))
-           return
-                                               
+           return                              
        # Make sure enough time is left for the trip 
-       game.optime = 10.0*game.dist/game.warpfac**2
+       game.optime = course.time(game.warpfac)
        if game.optime >= 0.8*game.state.remtime:
            skip(1)
            prout(_("First Officer Spock- \"Captain, I compute that such"))
@@ -4106,12 +4060,12 @@ def warp(timewarp):
     if game.warpfac > 6.0:
        # Decide if engine damage will occur
         # ESR: Seems wrong. Probability of damage goes *down* with distance? 
-       prob = game.dist*(6.0-game.warpfac)**2/66.666666666
+       prob = course.dist*(6.0-game.warpfac)**2/66.666666666
        if prob > randreal():
            blooey = True
-           game.dist = randreal(game.dist)
+           course.distance = randreal(course.distance)
        # Decide if time warp will occur 
-       if 0.5*game.dist*math.pow(7.0,game.warpfac-10.0) > randreal():
+       if 0.5*course.dist*math.pow(7.0,game.warpfac-10.0) > randreal():
            twarp = True
        if idebug and game.warpfac==10 and not twarp:
            blooey = False
@@ -4121,36 +4075,23 @@ def warp(timewarp):
        if blooey or twarp:
            # If time warp or engine damage, check path 
            # If it is obstructed, don't do warp or damage 
-           angle = ((15.0-game.direc)*0.5235998)
-           deltax = -math.sin(angle)
-           deltay = math.cos(angle)
-           if math.fabs(deltax) > math.fabs(deltay):
-               bigger = math.fabs(deltax)
-           else:
-               bigger = math.fabs(deltay)
-           deltax /= bigger
-           deltay /= bigger
-           n = 10.0 * game.dist * bigger +0.5
-           x = game.sector.i
-           y = game.sector.j
-           for l in range(1, n+1):
-               x += deltax
-               ix = x + 0.5
-               y += deltay
-               iy = y +0.5
-               if not VALID_SECTOR(ix, iy):
-                   break
-               if game.quad[ix][iy] != IHDOT:
+            for m in range(course.moves):
+                course.next()
+                w = course.sector()
+                if not w.valid_sector():
+                    break
+               if game.quad[w.x][w.y] != IHDOT:
                    blooey = False
                    twarp = False
+            course.reset()
     # Activate Warp Engines and pay the cost 
-    imove(novapush=False)
+    imove(course, novapush=False)
     if game.alldone:
        return
-    game.energy -= game.dist*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*(game.shldup+1)
+    game.energy -= course.power(game.warpfac)
     if game.energy <= 0:
        finish(FNRG)
-    game.optime = 10.0*game.dist/game.warpfac**2
+    game.optime = course.time(game.warpfac)
     if twarp:
        timwrp()
     if blooey:
@@ -4244,8 +4185,7 @@ def atover(igrab):
            proutn(_("The %s has stopped in a quadrant containing") % crmshp())
            prouts(_("   a supernova."))
            skip(2)
-       prout(_("***Emergency automatic override attempts to hurl ")+crmshp())
-       skip(1)
+       proutn(_("***Emergency automatic override attempts to hurl ")+crmshp())
        prout(_("safely out of quadrant."))
        if not damaged(DRADIO):
            game.state.galaxy[game.quadrant.i][game.quadrant.j].charted = True
@@ -4258,15 +4198,15 @@ def atover(igrab):
        game.warpfac = randreal(6.0, 8.0)
        prout(_("Warp factor set to %d") % int(game.warpfac))
        power = 0.75*game.energy
-       game.dist = power/(game.warpfac*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*(game.shldup+1))
+       dist = power/(game.warpfac*game.warpfac*game.warpfac*(game.shldup+1))
        distreq = randreal(math.sqrt(2))
        if distreq < game.dist:
-           game.dist = distreq
-       game.optime = 10.0*game.dist/game.warpfac**2
-       game.direc = randreal(12)       # How dumb! 
+           dist = distreq
+        course = course(bearing=randreal(12), distance=dist)   # How dumb!
+       game.optime = course.time()
        game.justin = False
        game.inorbit = False
-       warp(True)
+       warp(course, involuntary=True)
        if not game.justin:
            # This is bad news, we didn't leave quadrant. 
            if game.alldone:
@@ -4303,7 +4243,6 @@ def timwrp():
        unschedule(FCDBAS)
        unschedule(FSCDBAS)
        game.battle.invalidate()
-
        # Make sure Galileo is consistant -- Snapshot may have been taken
         # when on planet, which would give us two Galileos! 
        gotit = False
@@ -4358,7 +4297,6 @@ def probe():
        return
     key = scanner.next()
     if key == "IHEOL":
-       # slow mode, so let Kirk know how many probes there are left
         if game.nprobes == 1:
             prout(_("1 probe left."))
         else:
@@ -4373,44 +4311,18 @@ def probe():
     elif key == "IHEOL":
        proutn(_("Arm NOVAMAX warhead? "))
        game.isarmed = ja()
-    if not getcourse(isprobe=True, akey=key):
-       return
+    elif key == "IHREAL":              # first element of course
+        scanner.push(scanner.token)
+    try:
+        game.probe = getcourse(isprobe=True)
+    except TrekError:
+        return
     game.nprobes -= 1
-    angle = ((15.0 - game.direc) * 0.5235988)
-    game.probeinx = -math.sin(angle)
-    game.probeiny = math.cos(angle)
-    if math.fabs(game.probeinx) > math.fabs(game.probeiny):
-       bigger = math.fabs(game.probeinx)
-    else:
-       bigger = math.fabs(game.probeiny)
-    game.probeiny /= bigger
-    game.probeinx /= bigger
-    game.proben = 10.0*game.dist*bigger +0.5
-    game.probex = game.quadrant.i*QUADSIZE + game.sector.i - 1 # We will use better packing than original
-    game.probey = game.quadrant.j*QUADSIZE + game.sector.j - 1
-    game.probec = game.quadrant
     schedule(FDSPROB, 0.01) # Time to move one sector
     prout(_("Ensign Chekov-  \"The deep space probe is launched, Captain.\""))
     game.ididit = True
     return
 
-# Here's how the mayday code works:
-# 
-# First, the closest starbase is selected.  If there is a a starbase
-# in your own quadrant, you are in good shape.  This distance takes
-# quadrant distances into account only.
-#
-# A magic number is computed based on the distance which acts as the
-# probability that you will be rematerialized.  You get three tries.
-#
-# When it is determined that you should be able to be rematerialized
-# (i.e., when the probability thing mentioned above comes up
-# positive), you are put into that quadrant (anywhere).  Then, we try
-# to see if there is a spot adjacent to the star- base.  If not, you
-# can't be rematerialized!!!  Otherwise, it drops you there.  It only
-# tries five times to find a spot to drop you.  After that, it's your
-# problem.
-
 def mayday():
     "Yell for help from nearest starbase."
     # There's more than one way to move in this game! 
@@ -4449,7 +4361,7 @@ def mayday():
     game.sector.invalidate()
     for m in range(1, 5+1):
         w = game.base.scatter() 
-       if VALID_SECTOR(w.i,w.j) and game.quad[w.i][w.j]==IHDOT:
+       if w.valid_sector() and game.quad[w.i][w.j]==IHDOT:
            # found one -- finish up 
             game.sector = w
            break
@@ -4465,13 +4377,13 @@ def mayday():
        elif m == 3: proutn(_("3rd"))
        proutn(_(" attempt to re-materialize ") + crmshp())
        game.quad[ix][iy]=(IHMATER0,IHMATER1,IHMATER2)[m-1]
-       textcolor("red")
+       #textcolor("red")
        warble()
        if randreal() > probf:
            break
        prout(_("fails."))
        curses.delay_output(500)
-       textcolor(None)
+       #textcolor(None)
     if m > 3:
        game.quad[ix][iy]=IHQUEST
        game.alive = False
@@ -4480,31 +4392,13 @@ def mayday():
        finish(FMATERIALIZE)
        return
     game.quad[ix][iy]=game.ship
-    textcolor("green")
+    #textcolor("green")
     prout(_("succeeds."))
-    textcolor(None)
+    #textcolor(None)
     dock(False)
     skip(1)
     prout(_("Lt. Uhura-  \"Captain, we made it!\""))
 
-# Abandon Ship (the BSD-Trek description)
-# 
-# The ship is abandoned.  If your current ship is the Faire
-# Queene, or if your shuttlecraft is dead, you're out of
-# luck.  You need the shuttlecraft in order for the captain
-# (that's you!!) to escape.
-# 
-# Your crew can beam to an inhabited starsystem in the
-# quadrant, if there is one and if the transporter is working.
-# If there is no inhabited starsystem, or if the transporter
-# is out, they are left to die in outer space.
-# 
-# If there are no starbases left, you are captured by the
-# Klingons, who torture you mercilessly.  However, if there
-# is at least one starbase, you are returned to the
-# Federation in a prisoner of war exchange.  Of course, this
-# can't happen unless you have taken some prisoners.
-
 def abandon():
     "Abandon ship."
     scanner.chew()
@@ -4570,7 +4464,7 @@ def abandon():
            game.quad[game.sector.i][game.sector.j] = IHDOT
            for l in range(QUADSIZE):
                game.sector = game.base.scatter()
-               if VALID_SECTOR(game.sector.i, game.sector.j) and \
+               if game.sector.valid_sector() and \
                        game.quad[game.sector.i][game.sector.j] == IHDOT:
                     break
            if l < QUADSIZE+1:
@@ -5166,7 +5060,7 @@ def lrscan(silent):
         if not silent:
             proutn(" ")
         for y in range(game.quadrant.j-1, game.quadrant.j+2):
-           if not VALID_QUADRANT(x, y):
+           if not coord(x, y).valid_quadrant():
                 if not silent:
                     proutn("  -1")
            else:
@@ -5185,7 +5079,6 @@ def damagereport():
     "Damage report."
     jdam = False
     scanner.chew()
-
     for i in range(NDEVICES):
        if damaged(i):
            if not jdam:
@@ -5250,15 +5143,15 @@ def sectscan(goodScan, i, j):
     "Light up an individual dot in a sector."
     if goodScan or (abs(i-game.sector.i)<= 1 and abs(j-game.sector.j) <= 1):
        if (game.quad[i][j]==IHMATER0) or (game.quad[i][j]==IHMATER1) or (game.quad[i][j]==IHMATER2) or (game.quad[i][j]==IHE) or (game.quad[i][j]==IHF):
-           if game.condition   == "red": textcolor("red")
-           elif game.condition == "green": textcolor("green")
-           elif game.condition == "yellow": textcolor("yellow")
-           elif game.condition == "docked": textcolor("cyan")
-           elif game.condition == "dead": textcolor("brown")
+           #if game.condition   == "red": textcolor("red")
+           #elif game.condition == "green": textcolor("green")
+           #elif game.condition == "yellow": textcolor("yellow")
+           #elif game.condition == "docked": textcolor("cyan")
+           #elif game.condition == "dead": textcolor("brown")
            if game.quad[i][j] != game.ship: 
                highvideo()
        proutn("%c " % game.quad[i][j])
-       textcolor(None)
+       #textcolor(None)
     else:
        proutn("- ")
 
@@ -5356,7 +5249,7 @@ def srscan():
        for j in range(QUADSIZE):
            sectscan(goodScan, i, j)
        skip(1)
-                       
+               
 def eta():
     "Use computer to get estimated time of arrival for a warp jump."
     w1 = coord(); w2 = coord()
@@ -5392,11 +5285,11 @@ def eta():
            w2.j = 0
        else:
            w2.j=QUADSIZE-1
-    if not VALID_QUADRANT(w1.i, w1.j) or not VALID_SECTOR(w2.i, w2.j):
+    if not w1.valid_quadrant() or not w2.valid_sector():
        huh()
        return
-    game.dist = math.sqrt((w1.j-game.quadrant.j+0.1*(w2.j-game.sector.j))**2+
-               (w1.i-game.quadrant.i+0.1*(w2.i-game.sector.i))**2)
+    dist = math.sqrt((w1.j-game.quadrant.j+(w2.j-game.sector.j)/(QUADSIZE*1.0))**2+
+               (w1.i-game.quadrant.i+(w2.i-game.sector.i)/(QUADSIZE*1.0))**2)
     wfl = False
     if prompt:
        prout(_("Answer \"no\" if you don't know the value:"))
@@ -5407,7 +5300,7 @@ def eta():
            ttime = scanner.real
            if ttime > game.state.date:
                ttime -= game.state.date # Actually a star date
-            twarp=(math.floor(math.sqrt((10.0*game.dist)/ttime)*10.0)+1.0)/10.0
+            twarp=(math.floor(math.sqrt((10.0*dist)/ttime)*10.0)+1.0)/10.0
             if ttime <= 1e-10 or twarp > 10:
                prout(_("We'll never make it, sir."))
                scanner.chew()
@@ -5428,7 +5321,7 @@ def eta():
     while True:
        scanner.chew()
        ttime = (10.0*game.dist)/twarp**2
-       tpower = game.dist*twarp*twarp*twarp*(game.shldup+1)
+       tpower = dist*twarp*twarp*twarp*(game.shldup+1)
        if tpower >= game.energy:
            prout(_("Insufficient energy, sir."))
            if not game.shldup or tpower > game.energy*2.0:
@@ -5493,18 +5386,17 @@ def prelim():
 def freeze(boss):
     "Save game."
     if boss:
-       scanner.token = "emsave.trk"
-    else:
+       scanner.push("emsave.trk")
+    key = scanner.next()
+    if key == "IHEOL":
+        proutn(_("File name: "))
         key = scanner.next()
-       if key == "IHEOL":
-           proutn(_("File name: "))
-           key = scanner.next()
-       if key != "IHALPHA":
-           huh()
-           return
-       scanner.chew()
-        if '.' not in scanner.token:
-           scanner.token += ".trk"
+    if key != "IHALPHA":
+        huh()
+        return
+    scanner.chew()
+    if '.' not in scanner.token:
+        scanner.token += ".trk"
     try:
         fp = open(scanner.token, "wb")
     except IOError:
@@ -5547,11 +5439,11 @@ systnames = (
     _("Tellar Prime (Miracht)"),       # TOS: "Journey to Babel" 
     _("Vulcan (T'Khasi)"),     # many episodes 
     _("Medusa"),               # TOS: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" 
-    _("Argelius II (Nelphia)"),# TOS: "Wolf in the Fold" ("IV" in BSD) 
+    _("Argelius II (Nelphia)"),        # TOS: "Wolf in the Fold" ("IV" in BSD) 
     _("Ardana"),               # TOS: "The Cloud Minders" 
     _("Catulla (Cendo-Prae)"), # TOS: "The Way to Eden" 
     _("Gideon"),               # TOS: "The Mark of Gideon" 
-    _("Aldebaran III"),        # TOS: "The Deadly Years" 
+    _("Aldebaran III"),                # TOS: "The Deadly Years" 
     _("Alpha Majoris I"),      # TOS: "Wolf in the Fold" 
     _("Altair IV"),            # TOS: "Amok Time 
     _("Ariannus"),             # TOS: "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" 
@@ -5812,8 +5704,6 @@ def choose():
        if not scanner.inqueue: # Can start with command line options 
            proutn(_("Would you like a regular, tournament, or saved game? "))
         scanner.next()
-       if len(scanner.token)==0: # Try again
-           continue
         if scanner.sees("tournament"):
            while scanner.next() == "IHEOL":
                proutn(_("Type in tournament number-"))
@@ -5881,7 +5771,7 @@ def choose():
        # Approximates Tom Almy's version.
        game.options &=~ (OPTION_THINGY | OPTION_BLKHOLE | OPTION_BASE | OPTION_WORLDS)
        game.options |= OPTION_ALMY
-    elif scanner.sees("fancy"):
+    elif scanner.sees("fancy") or scanner.sees("\n"):
        pass
     elif len(scanner.token):
         proutn(_("What is \"%s\"?") % scanner.token)
@@ -6106,12 +5996,14 @@ commands = {
 
 def listCommands():
     "Generate a list of legal commands."
-    proutn(_("LEGAL COMMANDS ARE:"))
-    for (k, key) in enumerate(commands):
+    prout(_("LEGAL COMMANDS ARE:"))
+    emitted = 0
+    for key in commands:
        if not commands[key] or (commands[key] & game.options):
-            if k % 5 == 0:
+            proutn("%-12s " % key)
+            emitted += 1
+            if emitted % 5 == 4:
                 skip(1)
-            proutn("%-12s " % key) 
     skip(1)
 
 def helpme():
@@ -6146,10 +6038,8 @@ def helpme():
             proutn(_("   current directory or to "))
             proutn(SSTDOC)
             prout(".\"")
-            #
             # This used to continue: "You need to find SST.DOC and put 
             # it in the current directory."
-            # 
             return
     while True:
         linebuf = fp.readline()
@@ -6221,7 +6111,7 @@ def makemoves():
            if game.ididit:
                hitme = True
        elif cmd == "MOVE":             # move under warp
-           warp(False)
+           warp(course=None, involuntary=False)
        elif cmd == "SHIELDS":          # shields
            doshield(shraise=False)
            if game.ididit:
@@ -6395,15 +6285,13 @@ class sstscanner:
                 clrscr()
             if line == '':
                 return None
-            # Skip leading white space
-            line = line.lstrip()
             if not line:
                 continue
             else:
-                self.inqueue = line.lstrip().split() + ["IHEOL"] 
+                self.inqueue = line.lstrip().split() + ["\n"]
         # From here on in it's all looking at the queue
         self.token = self.inqueue.pop(0)
-        if self.token == "IHEOL":
+        if self.token == "\n":
             self.type = "IHEOL"
             return "IHEOL"
         try:
@@ -6417,18 +6305,16 @@ class sstscanner:
         self.type = "IHALPHA"
         self.real = None
         return "IHALPHA"
-    def push(self, tok):
+    def append(self, tok):
         self.inqueue.append(tok)
+    def push(self, tok):
+        self.inqueue.insert(0, tok)
     def waiting(self):
         return self.inqueue
     def chew(self):
         # Demand input for next scan
         self.inqueue = []
         self.real = self.token = None
-    def chew2(self):
-        # return "IHEOL" next time 
-        self.inqueue = ["IHEOL"]
-        self.real = self.token = None
     def sees(self, s):
         # compares s to item and returns true if it matches to the length of s
         return s.startswith(self.token)
@@ -6557,6 +6443,7 @@ def debugme():
        atover(True)
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
+    import getopt, socket
     try:
         global line, thing, game, idebug
         game = None
@@ -6565,11 +6452,10 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
         game = gamestate()
         idebug = 0
         game.options = OPTION_ALL &~ (OPTION_IOMODES | OPTION_PLAIN | OPTION_ALMY)
-        # Disable curses mode until the game logic is working.
-        #    if os.getenv("TERM"):
-        #      game.options |= OPTION_CURSES | OPTION_SHOWME
-        #    else:
-        game.options |= OPTION_TTY
+        if os.getenv("TERM"):
+            game.options |= OPTION_CURSES
+        else:
+            game.options |= OPTION_TTY
         seed = int(time.time())
         (options, arguments) = getopt.getopt(sys.argv[1:], "r:s:tx")
         for (switch, val) in options:
@@ -6609,9 +6495,11 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
         if logfp:
             logfp.write("# seed %s\n" % seed)
             logfp.write("# options %s\n" % " ".join(arguments))
+            logfp.write("# recorded by %s@%s on %s\n" % \
+                    (os.getenv("LOGNAME"),socket.gethostname(),time.ctime()))
         random.seed(seed)
         scanner = sstscanner()
-        map(scanner.push, arguments)
+        map(scanner.append, arguments)
         try:
             iostart()
             while True: # Play a game 
@@ -6630,7 +6518,8 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
                 if game.tourn and game.alldone:
                     proutn(_("Do you want your score recorded?"))
                     if ja() == True:
-                        scanner.chew2()
+                        scanner.chew()
+                        scanner.push("\n")
                         freeze(False)
                 scanner.chew()
                 proutn(_("Do you want to play again? "))
@@ -6642,5 +6531,6 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
             ioend()
         raise SystemExit, 0
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
-        print""
-        pass
+        if logfp:
+            logfp.close()
+        print ""