> Well, you CAN, but if you make any changes to the code, those locations
> will still point to the same location. If the code is any larger or
> smaller, the graphics might get garbled. You can compensate for this by
> using another origin pointer right before the sprite data to keep it
Another approach would be to start the game off with a JMP around the
data, and move the data right after the JMP.
> anchored to $F64F, or you can use whatever means your assembler has for
> evaluating the high and low bytes for labels. Example:
>
> SPRLO byte TankShape % 256, PlaneShape % 256, JetShape % 256
> SPRHI byte TankShape / 256, PlaneShape / 256, JetShape / 256
>
> This assumed that % means modulo..... if your assembler can't evaluate
> modulus or remainders with an operator like that, you'll probably have
> to use some really stupid awkward equation, and if you have to do that,
> well then I suggest you find a new assembler.
>
> Your assembler has GOT to have some means of evaluating the high and low
> bytes of variables, though. It's essential for many implementations of
> indirect addressing. Try eliminating the # sign.
I have seen a number of decent 6502 assemblers, tho, that neglected to
support the high and low-byte syntax for .byte and .word directives,
since that's a fairly uncommon usage.
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