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  3. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    Hmm, I didn't realize the prototype was PAL until now. :(

     

    I thought that some of the Flashback 2 consoles had the game on them(?) It would have rolled on screen then, correct? :?

     

    //edit//

     

    I just downloaded it on my Krokocart and tried it out. The title screen comes on just fine as though it were NTSC, but as soon as the game begins, the screen rolls and the game won't play - no sound or anything.

     

    :| I hacked the scoring graphics some time ago so that they were easier to read - thinking the ROM was NTSC.

  11. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

     

    and a big THANKS to everyone who contributed/donated to add some cheer to this family's Christmas this year!

     

    I can hardly wait to give them the surprise! :)

     

    santa.gif

     

    I mailed out a couple of packages yesterday, and as soon as I get the last donor's shipping information, I'll be out to the post today to mail off a couple more! :)

  12. Posted

    How old are you?

    28

     

    What sex are you?

    Male

     

    When did you get an Atari?

    1980... Believe it or not, I do remember that Christmas!

     

    Why the 2600? What does it offer to YOU that other systems, whether old or new, don't?

    I have a very short attention span. I like games that will be fun no matter how much time I put into them.

     

    What drink keeps you going? (in case you spend long hours on the 2600).

    I don't spend long hours on the 2600. Otherwise, I'd say beer, but I'm trying to cut back.

     

    How many hours a day or at a time do you play the Atari?

    I play a few minutes at a time, usually checking out homebrew wips and game hacks. Otherwise, I don't play Atari so much. My gaming interests are pretty broad and I'm constantly looking for new games for various platforms that satisfy my short attention span. Occasionally there is the exception... I played a lot of Oystron and StarFire when I first bought them... and quite a lot of IXION when the prototype was released.

     

    Your top 3-5 games. WHY these choices?

    #5 - Hunchy 2: I love one-screen, arcade platformers.

    #4 - Thrust: Amazing game. I love to play with the pedals and the driving controller, even though I don't get very far.

    #3 - Qb: I'm a sucker for action/puzzlers

    #2 - StarFire: This game rules!

    #1 - Oystron: This was the game that got me interested in the homebrew scene. I'd tested the game out on an emulator, but blew it off without giving it much of a chance. When I obtained a copy later, I read the instructions and realized that there is a lot more to the game than what I had assumed at first glance.

     

    //runners up//

     

    Solar Fox, H.E.R.O., Marble Craze, Cosmic Ark, and Hack'Em

     

    Do you play any other systems besides the 2600?

    I'll play on any system as long as the game is fun.

     

    How do you view gaming of today as compared to the 70's/80's?

    I've played X-Box, Gamecube, and PS2 games in the display kiosks, but nothing really grabs my attention for very long. I hate loading times. I get bored easily when a game is obviously a clone of another. To me a game is like a good story. If the author doesn't grab my attention immediately, I'll probably find something else to fill my time. Graphics are nice, don't get me wrong, but they are only part of the game. I have a hard time being impressed by graphics anymore, unless the game is for a console with a lot of limitations. If the game companies want my attention, they'll need to wow me with such things as innovative ideas, gimmicks, fantastic gameplay without 18 buttons, etc. Most of the modern games I play are Indie PC games that have more of a classic feel anyways.

     

    Do you usually just play the 2600 alone or have someone play with you? (If so, is it a relative or friend?)

    Usually I play alone. I managed to get the kid to try JoustPong one day, and he loved it so much that I gave him the t-shirt that came with the cartridge! We haven't played much since, but he wore the shirt out! :D I would probably play a lot more if I knew anyone interested. The kid would much rather play MMORPGs.

  14. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    Someone should draw HSW looking the way he did in 1982 with the long hair and wearing the Indiana Jones hat.

     

     

    I thought I'd give it a shot... except, I made the hat too big. :( When I tried it on his head, it covered up his eyes. Ah well... I'm finished drawing tonight.

     

     

     

    //edit//

     

    Okay, so I couldn't stop messing. There's not a lot that's interesting me online tonight.

     

    I squished and munched, added the hat and E.T. YAY!

     

     

  17. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    Some game ROMs must be "patched" in order to work with the VecFlash (Thrust stands out in my mind). The older version of the VecFlash does this automatically. VecFlash_38400.zip

     

    Long filenames will mess up the VecFlash menu. If, by chance, you accidentally mess up the menu (as I did), you'll need to replace your vfm.bin, rename the ROMS/shorten the filenames, and download them into your VecFlash again.

     

     

     

    IIRC, there are 16 banks, but one must be reserved for the VecFlash menu. Alex has compiled some 4k ROM packs. These will take one bank each, but have multiple games on them. ;) It is rumored that he has some 8k packs in the works as well!

     

    My VecFlash is currently packed with:

     

    Gravitrex

    Moon Lander

    Omega Chase

    Protector / Y*A*S*I

    Repulse

    Scramble

    Solar Quest

    Spike

    Star Castle

    StarFire

    StarTrek

    Thrust

    Web Wars

    Wormhole

  22. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    It seems like I read somewhere that Magical Tree is completed, but that Opcode wasn't going to have a public release of the game. Instead, a few lucky contest winners (Sky Jaguar contest?) have copies.

     

    :ponder: I might be wrong.

     

    //edit//

    I found an unfinished remake of the game online. It looks pretty good so far, but the graphics are incomplete, so when you are climbing, dying etc... it reverts back to the original game graphics. Still, the remake is off to a good start and even includes a two player simultaneous mode. ;)

     

    http://www.braingames.getput.com/

  24. Posted

    Thanks for your response! :)

     

    So, I tried playing Return to Vax, but I don't notice anything different so far. I assume now that the hack extends the game, but doesn't change the beginning levels(?) Unfortunately, I'm not good enough yet to play the new levels. :(

  25. Posted · Edited by mojofltr

    So I cleaned up an old pc to use as my DOS machine. I installed Windows 98, Tempest 2000, and a few others including Atari - 80 Classic Games in One.

     

    Soon I found myself stuck in a major Major Havoc craze. I love this game, it's so versatile, complex, and fun...

     

    I found this page while hunting online for game art, fansites, etc. It's so cool that this guy is hacking the game to include more levels and speech!

     

    Finally, my questions: 1) Does anyone know if the posted ROMs can be run in MAME or any other emulator? 2) If so, what emulator and what do I need to do (rename ROMs, etc) to do it?

     

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can provide any info. :)

     

    Well, I best get back to the game.

     

    //edit//

    Although it's probably too complex, I was just dreaming of a Vectrex port of the game. :love:

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