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Ah ... now I see the Windows XP version later on (only saw the Mac version earlier ...). I'll try that and see what damage I can do.

Thanks for the direction. I'm using Windows and I downloaded the latest versions. I've used the as1600 stuff before with the tutorials and have assembled before ... but I'm having a problem running the build.bat. It runs (after I copied the as1600 files to the pmach directory) but I get 101 errors. I'm assuming that the build should create the rom file that I can run using the jzIntv Emulator, correct? I've attached the error. Any idea what I screwed up ... Disclaimer: at any point in time that I become a nuisance, please feel free to ignore me and move on with life.

OK ... I'm not a programming genius (I know some minor basics and I'm very comfortable with computers) but would like start playing around with the idea of doing some minor programming for the Intellivision. I've downloaded some demo programs and played around with them, understanding enough to change the Psycho bouncing balls into X's and other minor, silly things. My first question would be ... where would you recommend a novice start? I was thinking that I'd like to understand how to draw the background (art entertains me) and how to create a MOB (I believe that's the term for a moving sprite?) Even just to make a small mini moving scene would be the coolest thing ... Any direction would be appreciated. I've seen the work that you guys do here and it is inspiring! Keep up the great homebrews!

That's not text, nor is it any special coding; that's just the graphics. Each "." represents a blank pixel, and each "#" represents a coloured pixel. Those are 14 tiles of 8x8 pixels, each one representing a frame of animation. Programming a game is hard, but it is really not impossible--as long as you want to learn. I know that I've learned it is much more attainable than I originally thought. For a large part of my life I thought making a game in Assembly Language was the exclusive domain of geniuses and demigods. I used to dream of someday meeting one of these masters, never feeling worthy enough to reach their level. I've since discovered that us mere mortals can and do make games, if we learn the tricks of the trade, and are willing to put in the hard work. You never know until you try. -dZ. The game looks fantastic ... as I've mentioned before, these in between scenes really add a lot to the game. Can't wait to see the box cover and overlays (which there will be, right?)!

Did anyone else see this auction go by? If you don't want your day ruined ... then avoid even looking at this auction. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 320891485788 It says local pickup only ... I still would have used the BIN and BEGGED him to ship with lots of cash being offered ...

There's a hidden Stadium Mud Buggies (loose) in this auction from a very good seller at a decent lot price. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 270959920697 Good luck!

Sigh ... so much anger on this forum! I for one am happy to see new games coming out for the system that I love. I already own Donkey Kong from Intellivision.us. I'm happy with that release and will keep it but I also plan on buying the D2K when it comes out soon. I have NO plans on buying the re-release of D1K as I already own it (I don't collect variations, but understand that obsession). From what I gather on my occasional trolling on the forums (and I could be wrong) is that there is some animosity between Intellivision.us and Games for your Intellivision. Personally, I'd advise both parties to leave that animosity off of the boards and take the high road. Both companies are doing what they can to promote the system that I grew up with so let's leave it at that. Just my 2 cents. (hey, if they decide to get rid of the penny here is the US, will I need to change that expression to "just my 5 cents?")

I really love the in between game level videos (saw some others in older posts as well). Reminds me of pacman between scenes with a small movie to entertain you. It's attention to details like this that, in my opinion, take a game from being good, to being a classic! I really like the look of the game and can't wait to see it come out.

Thanks for the info ... appreciate it. BTW, love your quote about Happy Fun Ball ... one of the greatest skits ever (right up there with More COWBELL!)

Hoping someone here may be able to assist with an Amiga project! I'm trying to test some old Amiga computers, however, I don't have the right kind of cable in the 10 or so boxes of Commodore/Amiga stuff that I bought to hook up to the monitor that came with it! The monitor is a 1084S-P. Picture attached of the back attached ... I have a 500, 1200 and a 2000 Amiga to try to hook up. Does anyone know what cable I need and where I might be able to find one? Thanks so much!!!

I'd have thought you to be a master of all that is Intellivision by now! I've already done a teardown of all my IntV's, so unless I get another console, probably not. (hint hint ) I have the handyman skills of a dishcloth! Im going to send a unit or two to pimpmaul for modding, maybe I will send you one or two to play around with as well. I did a count last night and I am slightly embarassed to say that I think I may have......75 Intellivisions. :-o (and somehow my wife hasnt divorced me) Your wife is a keeper! I have only four and she's sharpening pencils for signing. (of course, I recently brought home an Amiga 2000HD, Amiga 1200, Amiga 500, 3 Commodore 64's and drives, A Vic-20, 3 Timex Sinclair 1000's, TI-99, Commodore 4 Plus, A Socrates game system, and four large boxes of games, disks and misc ... that might be more the reason!)

Smirk ... I missed by SECONDS ... I was in the checkout process when it told me it was no longer available.

Great to see the site up and look forward to seeing more content. Thanks for helping keep the system that we grew up with and love alive!

Now THAT's a game I would buy! SIGN ME UP!

A Choose Your Own Adventure Book ... that is a great idea! Nothing says the 80's like the Intellivision and CYOA!

Nice find on the Demo Cartridge. With all the stuff that I've bought and resold, I've never held one of these yet! Other than Spiker, I've at least got to try every game, but the demo cartridges have eluded me! Enjoy.

I like that Tom's favorite food was Beer on the food cartridge! Also, anyone else notice that baseball didn't say "Yer Out!" when they made an out? Cool video ... thanks for the link!!!

The removal was eBay's doing (nothing in her completed listings and the entire post is gone, not just ended early). When you list to video games now, eBay REQUIRES you to indicate the game from their selection of games, if you don't sometimes they get pissed and delete your posting. Not like anything like that has ever happened to me before BTW, the stack is back on eBay.

Just emailed to reserve my copy ... looks awesome. This hobby is starting to get WAY too expensive ...

Missed the original issue as I only recently started collecting ... so I'd be interested ...

I'm listening..... Interesting idea ... what would it be worth to someone to have their own personal game commissioned? Would you pay $2000 to a programmer to design "Adventures in Cmart Land!" I can see the advertising now: Immortalize yourself as YOU become the main character in a brand new, state of the art, Intellivision game. Save the day ... save the damsel in distress (either your wife or your mistress, you decide!). But watch out for your evil enemy (send pictures of your mother in law or whoever!). Yours today for only $2000!

Actually, once it hit 700, I messaged him on eBay and recommended that he add some other pictures of Spiker, cartridge, etc. and that was why it was selling for so much ... it'll be interesting to see if he does.

There was no BIN on the auction. I saw it before there were any bids ... otherwise, it would currently be residing in the completed listings graveyard

Worst games ... Space Hawk (Probably the worst!) Fathom (What WERE they smoking when they designed this?) Sharp Shot (Move along, nothing new here to see ...) Triple Action (Have it for collection but NEVER play it) On the other end, having been a huge fan of the regular baseball, I just recently acquired World Championship Baseball. WOW ... what a GREAT game. With the improvements of fly balls, sliding and the single player option, BEST GAME EVER for the Intellivision!

I have an old C64 that I bought recently ... and now have a few games that I grew up with. They had some of the greatest role playing games ever (loved the Bards Tale series). I agree ... I'm afraid that you're simply going to have to divorce your wife. (although, my wife hates my Intv and C64 hobbies too ...)