DEBRO Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 This looks like a great thing to jump start 7800 programming. I can't wait to see what comes out of this contest. Might I make a suggestion? If you'd like to see more 7800 programming in the future I'd suggest the author be required to submit and share source code. This is how 2600 programming has taken off. With an archive of source code and examples it's a lot easier to jump in versus learning from scratch. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 This looks like a great thing to jump start 7800 programming. I can't wait to see what comes out of this contest. Might I make a suggestion? If you'd like to see more 7800 programming in the future I'd suggest the author be required to submit and share source code. This is how 2600 programming has taken off. With an archive of source code and examples it's a lot easier to jump in versus learning from scratch. Just my 2 cents. That's no ta bad idea Debro. I think I'll encourage submissions of source code rather than require them, although I'd hope that everyone that is working on a project would be willing to share their efforts so we can all benefit from it. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 I just wanted to let everyone know that Cousin Vinnie of Cousin Vinnie's Atari 7800 Panoramic Froo-Froo has joined on as a sponsor for the contest! Thanks CV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled_Pink Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Just make sure it supports onboard RAM How many 7800 games took advantage of carts with onboard RAM? Adding RAM to a board makes them more complicated and more expensive to produce. How much onboard RAM does the 7800 have? ..Al I personally vote for onboard RAM - or at least NV-SRAM. It shouldn't cost much extra to at least offer it as an option. A standard cartridge board could be built with the holes in place to accept NV-SRAM or a socket for one. Then it'll be up to the developer to add one if they wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Just as an update, a good AA member here will also be donating a DVD of Once Upon Atari as a prize for the contest. I'd also like to thank those so far who have submitted an entry. That doesn't mean that there isn't room for plenty more entries! Keep them coming, you still have a couple of months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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