Heboris Unofficial Expansion

Heboris Unofficial Expansion
Developer(s)	Various
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows
Release	2003 (First release) Version C7V4EX YGS2K+ (FINAL) (Customized for Heboris U.E) released August 2007
Gameplay info
Next pieces	0 to 6
Playfield size	10 × 20
Hold piece	Yes (IHS available)
Hard drop	Yes
Rotation system	SRS ARS DRS NRS Sega rotation

Heboris: Unofficial Expansion, abbreviated as Heboris U.E., is a modification to Heboris, a game orignally created by Kenji Hosimoto with YaneuraoGameScript 2000. It adds new modes inspired by the games in Arika's TGM series and various rotation systems.

History

The development of Heboris by Hosimoto has been halted since 2002. However, due to the source code of Heboris, which was based on YGS2K, being highly accessible, the game became the target of modifications by anonymous third parties mainly in the 2ch community. The game underwent various modifications, including implementing similar features from later games such as Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct, Tetris The Grand Master Ace, Tetris DS and DTET. The modified version is known in western communities as Heboris Unofficial Expansion. A second modified version, Heboris U.E. LITE, exists and focuses on lighter system requirements. A third modified version, Heboris U.E. MINI, also exists and features a plugin system to add or remove functionality from the game.

Gameplay

Heboris Unofficial Expansion uses gameplay mechanics from the TGM series as well as Guideline-based games. The player can choose between 9 defined rulesets, each replicating that of a particular TGM / Guideline game.

Name in U.E.	Heboris (TGM)	Ti-ARS	Ti-WORLD	ACE-SRS	ACE-ARS	ACE-ARS2	DS-WORLD	SRS-X	DRS
Default Name in UE LITE	CLASSIC	CLASSIC+	MODERN	MODERN+	MIX-A	MIX-B	GUIDELINE	SPECIAL-S	SPECIAL-D
Alternate Name in UE LITE	TGM	TI	WORLD	WORLD2	ARS	ARS2	WORLD3	WORLD-X	DHEBO
Based on	TGM / TAP	TGM3 Classic Rule	TGM3 World Rule	TGM ACE SRS	TGM ACE ARS	TGM ACE ARS2	Guideline (Tetris DS)	Original	DTET
ARE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes (Skippable)
Fast Drop Speed	Fixed 1G	Fixed 1G	Fixed 1G	Fixed 0.5~1G	Fixed 0.5~1G	Fixed 0.5~1G	Fixed 0.5~1G	+ 1.5G	+ 1.5G
Wallkicks & Initial Stances	TGM/TAP	TGM3	SRS	SRS	TGM3	TGM	SRS	SRS + 180 Rotation Original	DTET
Lockdown	Step	Step	Move/Rotate	Move/Rotate	Move/Rotate	Move/Rotate	Move/Rotate	Move/Rotate	Step
Move reset limit	N/A	N/A	8 Rotations / 10 Movements	128 Movements / Rotations	128 Movements / Rotations	128 Movements / Rotations	Infinity	12 Rotations / 24 Movements	N/A
Soft Drop Type	Lock	Lock	Non-lock	Non-lock	Non-lock	Lock	Non-lock	Lock	Lock (when faster than 2G)
Hard Drop Type	Sonic	Sonic	Locking	Locking	Locking	Sonic	Locking	Sonic	Locking
Piece Colors	Sega/Arika	Sega/Arika	Guideline	Guideline	Guideline	Guideline	Guideline	Guideline	Sega/Arika
ABC Button Layout	A:CCW B:CW C:CCW	A:CCW B:CW C:CCW	A:CW B:CCW C:CW	A:CW B:CCW C:CW	A:CCW B:CW C:CCW	A:CCW B:CW C:CCW	A:CW B:CCW C:CW	A:CW B:CCW C:180°	A:CCW B:CW C:180°

Modes

As of C7V4EX YGS2K+ (FINAL), Heboris Unofficial Expansion contains the following modes:

Beginner

• TAMAYA – The player must clear lines to shoot as many fireworks as possible within 200 levels, using the Hanabi scoring system in TGM3's Easy mode.
• SCORE – Based on Normal mode in TGM2, the player must clear lines to score as many points as possible within 300 levels.

Master

Using the mechanics from the TGM series, the player must obtain the highest grade possible within 999 levels. Four grade rulesets are available:

• G1 (Easy) – uses the score-based Grade Recognition System from Tetris The Grand Master, but the score requirements have been adjusted to accommodate back-to-back bonuses.
• G2 (Normal) – uses the Grade Recognition System from TGM2, except each internal grade increase will change the displayed grade, and the grade count has been expanded to that from TGM3.
• G3 (Normal) – same as G2, but only uses the original grades from TGM2.
• G4 (Hard) – uses the expanded Grade Recognition System from TGM3, but with minor differences. Promotional Exams can also be triggered by pressing Hold twice then keeping the button pressed while pressing Start. The grade given at a Promotional Exam is selected at random.

In addition, the player can also turn on ITEM, BIG, and HEBO+ modes by holding the corresponding buttons while pressing Start.

20G

Same as Master mode, but with 20G gravity throughout the round.

Devil

A much harder variant of Master mode. Two rulesets are available:

• DOOM – replicates Shirase mode from TGM3.
• MINUS – replicates T.A. Death mode from TGM2.

In addition, DEATH+ can also be turned on, which limits the player to 1 piece preview and no Hold, as well as ITEM and BIG modes.

Tomoyo

Based on TGM3's Sakura mode, the player must clear all gem blocks in the playfield within a time limit. Tomoyo mode is named as such after Tomoyo Daidouji, who is Sakura Kinomoto's friend in the Cardcaptor Sakura franchise.

The player can choose between 4 stage sets: TI, E-HEART, ACE-TARGET, and F-POINT, as well as creating custom maps in EDIT.

Ace

Based on TGM ACE's main mode, the player must clear 15 or 20 levels, each with a 10-line goal. Each level section must be completed in 90 seconds or less. Two variants, Ace-Another and Ace-Hell, are also available.

Old Style

Accessible by highlighting Ace in the mode selection screen and moving right after Ace-Hell, the player can access one of two special modes which use mechanics from older Tetris games. The mode presented is based on the rotation system of the player's selected ruleset:

• ARS-based – Tetris (Sega)
• SRS-based – Tetris (Game Boy)

Simple

This contains several Guideline-based modes:

• 40LINES – Clear 40 lines as fast as possible.
• ULTRA – Clear as many lines as possible within 2 minutes.
• MARATHON – Variable-goal mode. Clear 15 levels to complete the stage.
• SQUARE – Based on Tetris Worlds' Square mode. Same completion requirements as MARATHON.
• ROTATION RELAY – Play 40LINES or ULTRA while cycling through all of the available rotation systems. Topping out will add a penalty to the player's total time.

Vs.

2-player versus mode, with options for items, garbage types, styles (NORMAL, ATTACK, DEFENSE; ITEM), etc.

Garbage types include the following:

• Move Erased – Sent garbage mimics the shape the user used to clear the lines.
• Copy Bottom – Sent garbage mimics the opponent's bottom-most row.
• Hebo+ – Sent garbage used the fixed pattern in the TGM+ mode of TGM2.
• DS Random – Standard Guideline garbage system.

Items appear as a tetromino in which a player can place onto the field. In order for an item to appear in the preview, a player has to place 20 tetrominoes onto the field (roughly enough for eight lines). Therefore, the speed of the player determines how fast the player will acquire an item. To activate an item's effect, a player has to clear one or more rows in which the item tetromino occupies. Holding an item tetromino will turn it into a regular tetromino; unlike standard multiplayer with items in Tetris DS, the tetromino that then comes out of the hold box does not turn into an item tetromino.

Item No.	Item Name	Effect Duration	Frequency 1=low 10=high	Item Effect
1	Mirror Block	3 piece placements	5	The opponent's stack is mirrored 3 times for each new piece, leaving it mirrored after the 3rd piece.
2	Roll Roll	4 piece placements	8	The opponent's next 3 pieces are auto rotating clockwise by a fixed interval.
3	Death Block	Instant	5	Makes the opponent's next block big. (No effect in BIG mode)
4	X-Ray	4 piece placements	9	A partially invisible effect is applied to the opponent's stack for a short period.
5	Color Block	3 piece placements	6	A partially invisible effect is applied to the opponent's stack for a very short period.
6	Rotate Lock	10 seconds	3	Removes the ability to rotate pieces from the opponent. Opponent's next piece orientations are randomized.
7	Hide Next	15 seconds	5	Temporarily hides the opponent's previews.
8	Magnet Block	2 piece placements	4	The opponent's fall speed increases by 0.5G. Pieces will lock instantly while this item is active.
9	Time Stop	5 seconds	6	Opponent's active tetromino is frozen in position. Opponent is unable to perform any commands.
10	Hold Lock	6 piece placements	8	The opponent's hold function is disabled.
11	Reverse (Left/Right)	10 seconds	4	Reverses the left and right movements of the opponent.
12	Boost Fire	10 seconds	7	Opponent's tetromino fall speed becomes 20G. It halves the opponent's lock delay if they are already at 20G.
13	Fever	10 seconds	5	All of user's preview tetrominoes become I tetrominoes, with opponent's item attacks being reflected.
14	Reverse (Up/Down)	10 seconds	6	Opponent's up and down input keys are switched.
15	Remote Control	2 piece placements	5	The player takes control of the opponent's inputs, while maintaining control over their field. It also disables the opponent's inputs.
16	Dark Block	8 seconds	3	Stack becomes fully invisible for a medium period.
17	Delete Field (Top)	Instant	6	Deletes the upper half of the player's playfield.
18	Delete Field (Bottom	Instant	6	Deletes the lower half of the player's playfield.
19	Delete Even	Instant	5	Deletes every 2nd row in the player's playfield.
20	Transform	3 piece placements	4	The opponent's next 3 pieces will change tetromino every time the piece is rotated.
21	Laser	Instant	9	Remove a column of holes in the opponent's stack. The attacker many move the laser by pressing left and right.
22	Negative Field	Instant	1	Flip the playfield's occupied cells to empty, and empty cells to occupied.
23	Shot Gun!	Instant	5	Randomly shoot a group of holes in the opponent's stack.
24	Exchange Field	Instant	1	Swaps the player's and opponent's playfield. (No effect in solo mode)
25	Hard Block	Instant	7	The opponent's next piece must be cleared twice to be removed from the playfield.
26	Shuffle Field	Instant	7	Opponent's rows are shifted randomly left and right. The empty columns stay connected only if the rows containing the columns are filled with 9 blocks each.
27	Random	Instant	8	A random item effect is activated.
28	Free Fall	Instant	3	Forces all cells to move down in the player's playfield removing any holes.
29	Move Field (Left)	Instant	2	Push every cell in the player's playfield to the left.
30	Move Field (Right)	Instant	5	Push every cell in the player's playfield to the right.
31	180° Field	Instant	7	Rotate the playfield upside down and move the newly rotated cells down.
32	16t	Instant	4	A 16t anvil appears, in which the player can move before removing three columns of blocks.
33	Reflect	10 seconds	3	(VERSUS) Opponent's item attacks are reflected to themselves. (Others) The player is protected from one attack type item.
34	Double	10 seconds	3	Increases the lines recieved from the player by 2. (No effect in solo mode)
35	All Clear	Instant	1	Clears the field entirely.
36	Miss (joke)	20 piece placements	5	(VERSUS) The player's level and item bar will not increase. (Others) Level, score and line count are not affected.
37	Copy Field	Instant	3	Opponent's field becomes the player's field. (No effect in solo mode)
38	Fake Next	8 seconds	2	The piece previews and the held piece become fake, but the colors will be the same as the original piece.
39	Grandmother Block	20 piece placements	7	All blocks will turn into "[ ]" blocks.

Mission

The player must complete all missions within the specified time limit. The player can select between the various courses from TGM ACE and Tetris Gold, as well as several original courses.

Original Modes

In each of these modes, the player must clear as many lines as they can before topping out. After reaching 15:00:00, the game will initiate a fast 20G to automatically trigger a game over.

• Beginner – Slow speed curve.
• Master – Normal speed curve.
• 20G – Fast speed curve.
• Devil – Fast speed curve with decreasing lock delay.

External links

• Download page (Japanese) [defunct]
• New download page