Csonicgo

I think the definition for that is very open. while it is a sample, I wouldn't call it a sampler. Midi input into a program would be alright. Although the output format should ideally be a protracker-style format for size reasons. I mean, you can fit a bunch into that format, plus it keeps your "ducks" (voice channels) in a row. you never run into polyphony problems if you base the format around the sound channels.

I mean freeform as in the wave can be defined, it's not "fixed" to a simple oscillator value. what you're speaking of is a dynamic wave. I think the MSX soundchip was also free-form.

Well, if I'm reading this right, and I do think I am, the DPC+ is more than a square wave tone generator. it's a freeform wave. That puts it on par with the game boy. This is exciting news! That means any small waveform can be done, so a lot of classic sounds can come out of it. I'm really geeking out here at how awesome this is.

WOW! So it's possible! You sir have made my day. Looks like the format for this game would be a great place to start. So it's pretty safe to say that the DPC+ is a freeform wave? This puts it on par with the Famicom Disk System.

I am loving this simple yet addictive game. Already loving the stages and how they progress.

yes, changing volumes would be an absolute must if instruments are to be defined in an ADSR fashion. Vibrato or tremolo would also be needed if you wanted any flute-like sounds. A small module format would be like so: note lane of 3 (or 5?) columns x 64 or less rows. each lane would be a "pattern" which would require a pattern order table, which can either be followed or thrown out with a "goto" in the note lane . useful for intros.

I am a bit of a chiptune nut, and I've been wondering about the possibilities of a small DPC+ music module player. From what I've read, the DPC+ is a 3-channel square wave sound generator, plus the two TIA sounds. I have no idea how fast the DPC+ can be called to change sound pitches, but given the examples I have heard, it can be quite a fun music machine. So at the end of the day, 5 channels to mess with sounds pretty enticing to me. Speccing a small module format wouldn't be difficult (Heck, the C64 had one) and most modules out there with no sample data (like for SID) are around 2-4K in size. I would be more than willing to assist with making specs for a module format. Does anyone out there think this is possible? Or would it be more trouble than it's worth?

This isn't the internet, it's the gaming industry putting out zillions of titles . Am I gonna play all these calls of doodies? nope! i'm still playing Doom and Asteroids. The gaming industry hates people like me.

greedy works great if the dataset is structured to match it. there will always be exceptions, but usually when the data is random, that is, you cant' organize it.

Yeah that pretty much nailed it.

Abusing the stack! yes. you can do this with Pentium MMX chips. you can access the FPU stack instantly.

Pacman is a great game, Period. It's like asteroids. Humans like to "clean up" spaces like eating away at the dots and clearing a maze. All the fun of cleaning up the chaos, and getting a rush out of it. Plus, getting back at those ghost bullies.. It's a great combo: solid concept, solid gameplay, perfect execution. That's why it's a quarter eater.

On my crappy TV that really isn't bad. what's bad is BRIGHT things flickering. that was the problem with pac-man.

I think it is indeed ABS plastic. It shines up well just like my SNES does!

Also a small text viewer for manuals and readmes would be cool. Not sure if it would even be doable, could just read the text directly off the disk and display it. probably not worth the effort.

Amazing!