Dragon killer (WIP, need feedback)

[Dragon killer (WIP, need feedback)]

Just now, carlsson said:

Now that would be an idea for an adventure game, catch and tame the dragon and then go into the mountains/forest/wherever to kill the trolls with help of the mighty dragon.

Actually, you could do just that in Ultima Online. The tamer class was super powerful - some would say a bit OP - until it was nerfed. 

[Dragon killer (WIP, need feedback)]

13 hours ago, carlsson said:

I'm afraid the dragon already is killed.

Troll, actually. Different mythological creature entirely. 
 

Of course, the problem is that trolls regenerate, and this one will be back with a different name, but the same game. 

[Dragon killer (WIP, need feedback)]

On 6/7/2020 at 1:33 PM, Halycon275 said:

 

so, you are a courageous knight (bear with me) that sets off on a quest to get gold. But here's the kicker, the dragon is not actually evil, the villagers are well aware of your misdeeds (thievery, attempted rape etc) and concoct a story about a helpless woman in an old house barely bigger than a barn. The dragon is jealously protective of it's gold and will kill anyone that comes near. This is my first version so far, my goal is to take what is usually expected of the genre and subvert it.

 

for instance, instead of the dragon killing you in subsequent updates, he haggles you down to 1 gold piece or decides to sue you for trespassing.  the human courts allow it and you are sent to prison, or you are forcibly turned into a dragon in turn.

 

What do you guys think. I just need feedback, no rude comments please.

dragon killer version 0.TZX 48 B · 8 downloads

Your file is empty. That's just the tape header with no data.... the snip below is the whole file, all 48 bytes of it. 

 

 

 

[Ultimate-II+ compatibility with C16/PLUS4?]

The Ultimate II+ works fine in stand-alone mode, or with the cartridge plugged in to one computer and the IEC cable going to another. 
 

You have to use a Commodore 64, 128, or a Telnet connection over the network to actually control the U2+, but the disk drive connection can be to any Commodore computer with an IEC port. 
 

however, the SD2IEC is probably a better choice for a Plus 4 or C16, as it can be controlled directly through DOS commands or using the FB file browser. 

[c64: poor quality?]

On 10/1/2019 at 2:23 AM, panamajoe said:

Never had a C64 back in the day and just recently bought one. While i´m of course impressed with the amount of software/ games available and especially with the quality of the homebrews i´m really a bit shocked by the piss-poor built quality of the Commodore itself:

- cardboard shilding? really?

- heat problems 

- power brick is more of a fire hazard than anything else + it´s glued together (!)

- and that disc drive is slower than a dead dog

 

So: is there anything i can do about the heat problems and about the terrible power brick? Bought a Epyx Fastload Cart already to get that disc drive spinning...

 

The cardboard shielding was not unique. That was common in transistor radios and other electronics when a minimal amount of RF shielding was needed. 

 

Heat problems... should not be a thing, but even a little air circulation, such as a small fan or blower pushing air into one of the ports, can help.

 

The power supply is definitely a problem. Look into new power supplies from Ray Carlson or Commodore4Ever. 

Trust me, we've been complaining about the disk drive since 1982. And there are dozens of solutions. Epyx FastLoad or JiffyDOS are the two most reliable options, but plenty of others work. The best way to use those is to get an EasyFlash 3 and either download the Epyx Fastload Cartridge ROM (CRT file) or buy the JiffyDOS ROM overlays. JiffyDOS does require installing a modified ROM chip in your computer and 1541, so that's a solution for braver individuals. (I did it in my 128 and 1541-II, and it works great. I am also using a downloaded version in my Ultimate 64, which also works great.)

 

There are other options for storage, too. The 1541 Ultimate is among the best, although if you're going to go that route, you might consider the Ultimate 64, which is a complete replacement motherboard that outputs HDMI video and uses USB storage devices. Other solutions include the SD2IEC (fastest IEC storage, but not fully compatible), and the Pi1541. The Pi1541 seems like a great choice at first, but one you count up all the costs, it's no cheaper than a 1541 Ultimate II+. 

 

[Commodore Pet Limitations]

Actually, the better way to do maps is to store them on disk. Either use a file per map, or use a random access file and store your maps with fixed sizes....

 

So say your map fits on exactly one screen. You can store map as a PETSCII text file, then just loop INPUT# and PRINT to display it. Or you can go the Rogue route and randomly generate each level, placing, say, 5 rooms on the map, then connecting them with hallways. If you put the newly generated map directly in screen RAM and never store it in main memory, that's 1000 bytes you don't have to worry about.