jk40001 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Ahhh, I was wondering what happened to the Munich Atarians What is a Real Beast Machine?!! One day someone will NTSC fix Astro Droid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OK FOLKS - REMEMBER THIS SEASON TO VOTE FOR MULTIPLE OPTIONS, AS MANY AS YOU WISH: VOTE for round 1, or is that round "A"? An unmodified 1200xl is going to be "BEASTED" by Jon with a Pal conversion, Stereo, U1MB, Side and VBXE for clear picture on SC1435 monitor. Can't wait, feeling like I´m having Xmas now. I called it a dream machine but Jon named it the Beast, which I do like better Edited January 16, 2014 by jk40001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 A few more games suggestionsLawkeeperJr Pac ManPitfall IIDig DugAstro ChaseQ*bertDefenderXari Arena 5200 conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm interested for sure now that my Atari 800 with Incogento is up and running with about 3000 games loaded. (And others can always be added). So I'm back!! Just wish we had a game for this weekend. I have three days off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm interested for sure now that my Atari 800 with Incogento is up and running with about 3000 games loaded. (And others can always be added). So I'm back!! Just wish we had a game for this weekend. I have three days off. Nice avatar We'd better get this show on the road then.... ROUND 1 HAS STARTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Boulders and Bombs Batty Builders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yes start making suggestions for the "B games" poll, it will go on next weekend (Sunday), if more than one person suggests the same game that is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Batty Builders Behind Jaggi Lines! Bio-Defense Blue Max Bounty Bob Strikes Back! Break Out II Bros Buck Rogers For creenshots look here: http://ekranownia.atari8.info/galeria.php?lit=b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 ... For creenshots look here: http://ekranownia.atari8.info/galeria.php?lit=b Interesting web site... the game listed as Gangway is that Catterpiggle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ok... I really hope I can find time to join as many rounds as possible, so count me in. I also would go for Animal Party (is that score thing with the font already fixed?) Another really cool game with A is Attack of the mutant Camels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looks, that it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ok... I really hope I can find time to join as many rounds as possible, so count me in. I also would go for Animal Party (is that score thing with the font already fixed?) Another really cool game with A is Attack of the mutant Camels. Hi "ProWizard" whoever you are Round 1 / "A" Games has just started, we have two weeks to play. The "B" games vote will start next Sunday and will stay open for a week. This will be how things usually work.... the first round was a bit of a rushed vote to get things up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballyalley Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 My choices for "B" Games (in order of preference): Beamrider - I love this game. I've been playing it off and on since 1984-ish. The Atari and C64 versions seem best. I can't believe this fast-paced game originated on the Intellivision! Bounty Bob Strikes Back - I love this game... but I know I won't have a chance. Still, if I'm going to lose anyway, it may as well be on a game that's awesome. Berzerk (Hack that works with XL/XE) - As much as I've played this on various systems over the years I just have not devoted much time to this one. It's the same thing again and again. Shoot, score, run. Do it again. That seems perfect for a game that I'll play for points. Beef-Drop - Is a freely distributable version of this even available? I've only ever played the demo. From what I've seen it looks great. BC's Quest for Tires - I don't have much experience with this one. This would be a good excuse to play it more. Sadly, I've never even been past the first turtles. I may regret putting this on my list. Blaster (Prototype) - This doesn't seem to have been played in a previous season. I only have the most vague knowledge that this game exists. It's a Eugene Jarvis game though, so how can it be bad? Blueprint (5200 Version) - This doesn't seem to have been played in a previous season. I have a friend who really likes this game. Bruce Lee - I've never played it for points before. I always just wanted to beat it, which I can't even recall if I've done before. Playing for points may turn it into something new. Buried Bucks - People seem to love or hate this type-in game. Wasn't a commercial game based on this? I like the following two games, but I vote against them, as I've sure that they'll come up. I vote a no on Blue Max (I can't ever judge the altitude correctly, just like in Zaxxon) and also a no on Boulder Dash (Nice game that's far too overplayed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (Good point McKong!) - Summary of suggestions for "B Games" for round 2.. so far Looks like I've got a lot of testing to do tomorrow I'll exlude any that are too hard, too easy, have been played very recently, have no scoring/levels, don't work on NTSC and then see if I can get them into 7 votes by cramming some of the smaller games together again. The Poll will start Sunday so still time to make a suggestion or two folks Beamrider Black Lamp Blinky's Scary School The Brundles Bomb Fusion Boulder Dash Beef Drop Boulders and BombsBatty Builders Batty BuildersBehind Jaggi Lines!Bio-DefenseBlue MaxBounty Bob Strikes Back! Break Out IIBrosBuck Rogers Beamrider Bounty Bob Strikes Back Berzerk Beef-Drop BC's Quest for Tires Blaster Blueprint Bruce Lee Buried Bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 No Ulf's Berzerk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 No Ulf's Berzerk? Yes roadrunner's Berzerk! That's the 2nd time today the immortal* Ulf has been mentioned... all will be revealed later in the year (*I do hope he is still alive) we should sign him up for the HSC Hall of Fame We did Berzerk again last year so they're going to get a rest this time There's a ton of great "B games" folks - going to be a tough call this time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Opps wrong topic! Edited January 25, 2014 by McKong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8isa1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Perusing 'B' games and looking for interesting games that I don't think I've ever played. So far I've only found: - Basil the Great Mouse Detective (aka Basil the Mouse) - not sure of the genre. Hall Crawler? - Bellum - genre: Scramble -SteveS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Captain Beeble Captain Sticky's Gold Cosmic Tunnels Chuckie Egg (was this any good, seem to remember it was a big deal on the Spactrum?) Commando (Any good on the A8? Was good on C64) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Captain Beeble Captain Sticky's Gold Cosmic Tunnels Chuckie Egg (was this any good, seem to remember it was a big deal on the Spactrum?) Commando (Any good on the A8? Was good on C64) Chuckie Egg is decent - suspect it plays even better on NTSC as I remember it being a little sluggish! Unfortunately Commando needs extra RAM 320K I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Chuckie Egg is decent - suspect it plays even better on NTSC as I remember it being a little sluggish! Unfortunately Commando needs extra RAM 320K I think That's a shame about Commando, although we could play it on the emulators if it's any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Caveblaster+ Cavernia Caverns of Mars Chromatics (hard set - 5 colors) Crownland (128KB!) Cultivation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 C Games Suggested so far - the vote wil start Tomorrrow (MONDAY) so still time EVERYONE Countermeasure 5200 conversion Clowns and Balloons Captain Beeble Captain Sticky's Gold Cosmic Tunnels Chuckie Egg (was this any good, seem to remember it was a big deal on the Spactrum?) Commando (Any good on the A8? Was good on C64) Caveblaster+CaverniaCaverns of MarsChromatics (hard set - 5 colors)Crownland (128KB!)Cultivation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Cave Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballyalley Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My ideas for "C" games that haven't been played yet: "Captain Sticky's Gold" (1983)(English Software Company) "Castle Crisis" (2003)(Bryan Edewaard) - This game requires paddles. While it's possible to use the mouse in emulation, I'm not sure how well that works. "Caterpiggle" (1982)(APX) "Caverns of Khafka" (1983) (Cosmi) "Chomper" (1981)(MMG Micro Software) "Chopper Hunt" (1984)(Imagic) - Re-release of "Buried Bucks" by ANALOG Software. "Chuckie Egg" (1985)(A & F Software) "Claim Jumper" (1982)(Synapse Software) "Countdown" (1984)(Synapse Software) "Crisis Mountain" (1982)(Synergistic Software) - Not sure that there is a perfect dump of this game. I have played all these games in passing. Most of these I came across while playing other people's MaxFlash cart collections. I have little experience with these games, but all of them look interesting. I'm not sure how well some of them will work as competitive games... but that what voting is all about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) My ideas for "C" games that haven't been played yet: ... Some nice ideas there, always nice to try some new games (sort of!) there's a few on the lists that I'll have to take a look at so I'll leave the suggestions open until Tuesday morning HSCers so be quick if there's anything you want to add! Castle Crisis is fantastic 4 player, am sure it will be good in single player too. Bluecat will be pleased you suggested Catterpiggle - another great game. I'm thinking of bundling up a few multi options for the poll: "Chopper Games" (Choplifter, HiJack...) "Cavern Games" (not Cavern's of Mars I/II as we played them last season) Khafka is a real gem of a game but has no scoring if I remember correctly, but it will be fun to play. [i didn't; It does!] "Captain Games" (Beeble, Sticky, Cosmic Tunnels....) and add a "Winter Sports" option as a special round too - bet I'm not the only one watching this These would all be 3 week rounds to give time to play [Captain Sticky's Gold (great game) looks like it has an NTSC issue: after getting some gold the fish go crazy and stop scrolling along -please can someone on real hardware play for a bit and let me know? ] Edited February 10, 2014 by therealbountybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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