trucker_monkey #1 Posted November 2, 2009 So I am wondering, what are some of the worst Homebrew Ideas that have ever been suggested. The worst thing I could think of is to resurrect the Basic Programming idea originally done by Atari, but to pick another more ideosyncratic language. Although I guess it could have been worse I've dabbled into older versions of COBOL and find them to be even worse. So what is the worst idea you've heard or seen on the forums? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mord #2 Posted November 2, 2009 So I am wondering, what are some of the worst Homebrew Ideas that have ever been suggested. The worst thing I could think of is to resurrect the Basic Programming idea originally done by Atari, but to pick another more ideosyncratic language. Although I guess it could have been worse I've dabbled into older versions of COBOL and find them to be even worse. So what is the worst idea you've heard or seen on the forums? If you're trying to hit rock bottom, picking an existing language defeats the purpose. After all, someone might learn something that they can take on to other things! Make up a new language from scratch instead! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MS-DOS #3 Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Edited November 2, 2009 by MS-DOS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cebus Capucinis #4 Posted November 2, 2009 I'm still waiting for one of those crazy Linux devs to come up with some insane (and also really awesome) and complex way to make AtariLinux. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDW #5 Posted November 2, 2009 Just for shits and giggles, let's make a Binary Coding Cartridge. Lulz will ensue and people will shit brix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+GroovyBee #6 Posted November 2, 2009 How about a cart with 8 toggle switches and some buttons to press? Developers can then give you type in listings like the good old days e.g. 11101010 - Hit ACCEPT 11110000 - Hit ACCEPT 11111101 - Hit ACCEPT Hit GO! and then play it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #7 Posted November 2, 2009 LOL... how about a punch card interface. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kripto #8 Posted November 2, 2009 I've always wanted a super-detailed realtime simulation of drying paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cebus Capucinis #9 Posted November 2, 2009 I've always wanted a super-detailed realtime simulation of drying paint. Ooh yeah! Or a VCS screensaver that is grass growing, and occasionally a guy with a lawnmower comes out and cuts it. Actually that would be a really hilarious homebrew and I hope someone does it -- "Ever thought something was as fun as watching the grass grow? Well you ain't seen NOTHIN' yet!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #10 Posted November 2, 2009 I've always wanted a super-detailed realtime simulation of drying paint. Ooh yeah! Or a VCS screensaver that is grass growing, and occasionally a guy with a lawnmower comes out and cuts it. Actually that would be a really hilarious homebrew and I hope someone does it -- "Ever thought something was as fun as watching the grass grow? Well you ain't seen NOTHIN' yet!" Actually, Hover Bovver might make a fun 2600 port! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cebus Capucinis #11 Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Man, never having a C64 I missed out on so much cool stuff....hover bovver looks hilarious. Aww, now I've added another thing to my "wanted" list to put on the AA marketplace. Edited November 2, 2009 by CebusCapucinis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #12 Posted November 2, 2009 Man, never having a C64 I missed out on so much cool stuff....hover bovver looks hilarious. Aww, now I've added another thing to my "wanted" list to put on the AA marketplace. Used to play it quite a bit at my friends house on his C64 in the early to mid 90's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mos6507 #13 Posted November 2, 2009 How about a cart with 8 toggle switches and some buttons to press? Developers can then give you type in listings like the good old days e.g. 11101010 - Hit ACCEPT 11110000 - Hit ACCEPT 11111101 - Hit ACCEPT Hit GO! and then play it Isn't Magicard pretty close to that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MS-DOS #14 Posted November 2, 2009 I've always wanted a super-detailed realtime simulation of drying paint. Ooh yeah! Or a VCS screensaver that is grass growing, and occasionally a guy with a lawnmower comes out and cuts it. Actually that would be a really hilarious homebrew and I hope someone does it -- "Ever thought something was as fun as watching the grass grow? Well you ain't seen NOTHIN' yet!" Actually, Hover Bovver might make a fun 2600 port! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cebus Capucinis #15 Posted November 2, 2009 We need a full range of ports for all of our lawnmowing fantasies! I mean, come on, it's winter in the USA, and we can't mow our lawns right now due to the grass not growing! I'm honestly upset by this, for there are no lawn mowing simulations that can give me the pleasure of mowing a lawn! (I downloaded a C64 emulator and got the disk image for Hover Bovver, that game is frickin' hilarious, love it, now I have to get lawn simulator for the speccy, DAMN!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trucker_monkey #16 Posted November 2, 2009 I like it, green grass for summer, leaves for fall, snow for winter, green grass with dandelions for spring. We could even make it a multi-cart by adding in an Atari version of the television fireplace (press a button and a poker stokes the fire). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #17 Posted November 2, 2009 I like it, green grass for summer, leaves for fall, snow for winter, green grass with dandelions for spring. We could even make it a multi-cart by adding in an Atari version of the television fireplace (press a button and a poker stokes the fire). LOL! A Yule log program would be a great addition to a holiday cart! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cebus Capucinis #18 Posted November 2, 2009 Yeah! Someone should do this for a holiday cart. The yule log simulator! There could even be stockings hung on the mantle on the screen. Someone should honestly make a screen saver multi-cart with all of these. A guy mowing lawns, paint drying or wallpaper being applied, a fireplace, and a GOLDFISH BOWL! Think of it! They could all be interactive. Pushing the fire button makes the guy mow the lawn. Pushing the fire button makes the painter apply a new coat. As said before, pushing the fire button could make the poker poke the log to make the flames get a little bigger, and with the goldfish bowl, pressing the fire button would make a hand drop a pellet of fish food for the fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #19 Posted November 2, 2009 Yeah! Someone should do this for a holiday cart. The yule log simulator! There could even be stockings hung on the mantle on the screen. Someone should honestly make a screen saver multi-cart with all of these. A guy mowing lawns, paint drying or wallpaper being applied, a fireplace, and a GOLDFISH BOWL! Think of it! They could all be interactive. Pushing the fire button makes the guy mow the lawn. Pushing the fire button makes the painter apply a new coat. As said before, pushing the fire button could make the poker poke the log to make the flames get a little bigger, and with the goldfish bowl, pressing the fire button would make a hand drop a pellet of fish food for the fish! If I ever get around to installing Batari BASIC on my new laptop I should mess with some of these... of course I still have a Whack-A-Mole game that I need to finish too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mos6507 #20 Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) I like it, green grass for summer, leaves for fall, snow for winter, green grass with dandelions for spring. We could even make it a multi-cart by adding in an Atari version of the television fireplace (press a button and a poker stokes the fire). LOL! A Yule log program would be a great addition to a holiday cart! Stella's Stocking's menu screen is already like that. The music driver is so awesome on that thing. Pitfall II eat your heart out. Edited November 2, 2009 by mos6507 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aftermac #21 Posted November 2, 2009 I like it, green grass for summer, leaves for fall, snow for winter, green grass with dandelions for spring. We could even make it a multi-cart by adding in an Atari version of the television fireplace (press a button and a poker stokes the fire). LOL! A Yule log program would be a great addition to a holiday cart! Stella's Stocking's menu screen is already like that. The music driver is so awesome on that thing. Pitfall II eat your heart out. Well, I'll be... that sure saves a lot of work! That looks great and the music IS awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zach #22 Posted November 3, 2009 My worst idea, which I've actually considered making for April Fools' Day: Calculus Grand Prix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorGamer #23 Posted November 4, 2009 Paint Drying Distributed on 8 Track tape for use with a Supercharger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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