scalpel Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hey, Did you already see that : "Guide des codes de caractère de jeux intellivision" ?? What is it exactly ? Thanks Scalpel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'm not sure, but I think you should send it to me for closer inspection. Is that something you own or something you saw in an auction? If it's yours, I'm up for trading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 The character of intellivision games codes Guide. hmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I think that is a guide to be used with the ECS. The ECS basic has some commands that allow you to extract the graphics of the cartridge that is inserted on the unit. Quite cool in my opinion. I spent one entire afternoon playing with this function. Insert a cartridge, write the command and a number. See what sprite shows up. Try different numbers with the command. Insert a new cartridge and repeat the process. BTW I am not a programmer I was only following the instructions from the manuals of the ECS. Unfortunately the numbers that you put next to the command to extract the sprites are quite random so you end up extracting random sprites from the games. Enter the guide: It contains a series of tables that match the sprites with the ECS numbers for a number of Mattel games. Cool stuff! I hope this helps. Oscar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Neat! I really need to take some time to pull out my ECS and Synth and read all of those manuals. I'm guessing that there's a world of untapped INTV potential in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I think that is a guide to be used with the ECS. The ECS basic has some commands that allow you to extract the graphics of the cartridge that is inserted on the unit. Quite cool in my opinion. I spent one entire afternoon playing with this function. Insert a cartridge, write the command and a number. See what sprite shows up. Try different numbers with the command. Insert a new cartridge and repeat the process. BTW I am not a programmer I was only following the instructions from the manuals of the ECS. Unfortunately the numbers that you put next to the command to extract the sprites are quite random so you end up extracting random sprites from the games. Enter the guide: It contains a series of tables that match the sprites with the ECS numbers for a number of Mattel games. Cool stuff! I hope this helps. Oscar Nifty! Oscar, do you own one? Is there a chance anybody would transcribe it into an electronic document? If someone scans one of the books, I can transcribe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Neat! I really need to take some time to pull out my ECS and Synth and read all of those manuals. I'm guessing that there's a world of untapped INTV potential in there Yes indeed. The potential of hacking the sprites of games. Deadly dogs anyone? Imagine in the same way as there is a Chinese hack of Super Sonic Bros for the NES we could create Advanced Dungeons & Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nifty! Oscar, do you own one? Is there a chance anybody would transcribe it into an electronic document? If someone scans one of the books, I can transcribe it. Yes, Dz I have a copy of the now legendary "Blue Book". I will happily take some pictures and post them. I have some other unusual European Intellivision documents. If I have the time I will take some pics and post them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpel Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm not sure, but I think you should send it to me for closer inspection. Is that something you own or something you saw in an auction? If it's yours, I'm up for trading! It's not mine ! Someone is selling it with a unit and games. It's not a auction. I asked her/him for details... Wait and See. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Yes, Dz I have a copy of the now legendary "Blue Book". I will happily take some pictures and post them. I have some other unusual European Intellivision documents. If I have the time I will take some pics and post them too. Great! I'm a rather fast typist, so I wouldn't mind transcribing them. dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 It's not mine ! Someone is selling it with a unit and games. It's not a auction. I asked her/him for details... Wait and See. Cool, let me know, I'd certainly be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 It's not mine ! Someone is selling it with a unit and games. It's not a auction. I asked her/him for details... Wait and See. Stupid double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hey guys, as promised I am posting the pictures of the guide. There are 10 pictures, the first five will be in this post. Hey DZ if you happen to transcribe the guide please share the file with me On a different note, It would be cool to eventually have a list of sprites of the remaining games. Cheers! O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Second part of the post. Remaining 5 pictures. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hey guys, I got an idea while uploading the pictures. Wouldn't it be cool to have an Intellivision game ala Picross but with Intellivision sprites? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nifty! Oscar, do you own one? Is there a chance anybody would transcribe it into an electronic document? If someone scans one of the books, I can transcribe it. Done DZ Are the pictures clear enough? Cheers, Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Done DZ Are the pictures clear enough? Cheers, Oscar Saw them. Yes, they are clear. I'll work on it on the weekend. Now, if there was a kind soul who would then translate my transcripts into English, then the circle would be complete, and all would be well with the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Saw them. Yes, they are clear. I'll work on it on the weekend. Now, if there was a kind soul who would then translate my transcripts into English, then the circle would be complete, and all would be well with the world. what language are you translating them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 what language are you translating them in? The catalog is in French, I believe he's transcribing, not translating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 what language are you translating them in? I can't translate them. They are in Belgican or Franceish, one of those fruity languages. -dZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just kidding guys! Please don't kill me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpel Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 I think that is a guide to be used with the ECS. The ECS basic has some commands that allow you to extract the graphics of the cartridge that is inserted on the unit. Quite cool in my opinion. I spent one entire afternoon playing with this function. Insert a cartridge, write the command and a number. See what sprite shows up. Try different numbers with the command. Insert a new cartridge and repeat the process. BTW I am not a programmer I was only following the instructions from the manuals of the ECS. Unfortunately the numbers that you put next to the command to extract the sprites are quite random so you end up extracting random sprites from the games. Enter the guide: It contains a series of tables that match the sprites with the ECS numbers for a number of Mattel games. Cool stuff! I hope this helps. Oscar I'm in my family place in Paris right now and I found ECS Guide in French in really good shape ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) I can't translate them. They are in Belgican or Franceish, one of those fruity languages. -dZ. *throw le apple at you with a fruity swear * Sacrebleu! I wish I can translate it, but I won't have much spare time. I suppose I can still get the transcription and work on it while other French-speaking members work on it. Edited August 9, 2013 by CatPix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Grats on an excellent find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I can't translate them. They are in Belgican or Franceish, one of those fruity languages. -dZ. I missed this post somehow. Nice one dZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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