Cybearg Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I will say I'm a bit surprised to hear that the ROM is being protected. Is that just a temporary thing while the sales are hot or will it never be released? If the latter, it seems a bit odd given AA's big database o' roms that seems to seek to have a comprehensive ROM database for all 2600 games if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I will say I'm a bit surprised to hear that the ROM is being protected. Is that just a temporary thing while the sales are hot or will it never be released? If the latter, it seems a bit odd given AA's big database o' roms that seems to seek to have a comprehensive ROM database for all 2600 games if possible. The ROM will be released. I have 100 boxes for Princess Rescue on the way. Once those have been sold, the ROM will be made publicly available. I'm going to setup a waiting list for the boxed version soon. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 All this talk about boxes. Will there be an unboxed version also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 All this talk about boxes. Will there be an unboxed version also? Yes, I'm going to have that in the store soon. I don't expect to have the boxes for at least a month. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The ROM will be released. I have 100 boxes for Princess Rescue on the way. Once those have been sold, the ROM will be made publicly available. I'm going to setup a waiting list for the boxed version soon. ..Al Thanks for the info, Al. You didn't have to do that. (Release the rom or mention it will be available.) It should be up to the authors and publishers. They created it. Is Chetiry available? Those 2600 Amiga 3D games? Sometimes they can be found, and sometimes they can't. The one rom I have been given, and other developing games I have tested won't be shared from me until the author gives the okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks for the info, Al. You didn't have to do that. (Release the rom or mention it will be available.) It should be up to the authors and publishers. They created it. Is Chetiry available? Those 2600 Amiga 3D games? Sometimes they can be found, and sometimes they can't. The one rom I have been given, and other developing games I have tested won't be shared from me until the author gives the okay. Don't worry Iesposta, we agreed on it, but thanks for your concern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The ROM will be released. I have 100 boxes for Princess Rescue on the way. Once those have been sold, the ROM will be made publicly available. I'm going to setup a waiting list for the boxed version soon. ..Al I'll still use my Retrode to back up my bought and paid for copy. But, it's nice that you'd let the ones that inevitably get left out a chance to download and play it on their Harmony. I appreciate your understanding as a major force in preserving Atari games that individuals need a way to protect their investment. UPDATE: I meant property when said investment. Respect yourself: respect your property. I grew up with DOS floppy disks. The first thing you did was make a copy and set the originals somewhere safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 im glad to see this game was finished! i downloaded the rom of the unfinished version a while back, im glad its done. im probably going to buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'll still use my Retrode to back up my bought and paid for copy. But, it's nice that you'd let the ones that inevitably get left out a chance to download and play it on their Harmony. Nobody is going to be left out. I will continue to sell the game after the boxed copies are gone. I appreciate your understanding as a major force in preserving Atari games that individuals need a way to protect their investment. This is not the driving factor in releasing the binary, nor do I consider homebrew games to be an "investment". I would hope that people buy the games to enjoy them, not stash them away on a shelf somewhere in a plastic bag waiting for them to accrue in value. ..Al 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nobody is going to be left out. I will continue to sell the game after the boxed copies are gone. This is not the driving factor in releasing the binary, nor do I consider homebrew games to be an "investment". I would hope that people buy the games to enjoy them, not stash them away on a shelf somewhere in a plastic bag waiting for them to accrue in value. ..Al If you wear out your toys you lose. But, fine. Just don't think I enjoy piracy. We're both developers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) If you wear out your toys you lose. But, fine. Just don't think I enjoy piracy. We're both developers. Since when have you known carts to wear out? Most of my game carts are 20-30 years old and all of them still work with a little TLC. BTW Q-tips and denatured alcohol will do wonders if the contacts get dirty. NES is notorious for blinky screens and such nonsense, but unless the cart has spent the last ten years propping up the crapper lid on a latrine, it's likely that a thorough cleaning will get them operable again. Atari carts are a little tricky due to the fact you need a flat head screwdriver to open the shell. Released ROM or not, I'm gonna be cramming this game cart into my Atari again, and again, and again, and again... Edited May 10, 2013 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 To protect your property by reducing wear and tear is a personal decision. I mentioned the device to help BrianC put his soon to be purchased copy of Princess Rescue on his Harmony cart. Other people decided to argue about how I use the device. Since BrianC will get his wish I consider the matter closed. I still think Albert went too far by accusing me of promoting piracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The FBI is watching this thread closely. Anyone who posted in it is probably going to prison. Oops. Crap! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Aye, they'll never catch me n' my scurvy band of Chinese hackers. We'll take the games n' dump 'em all. Yo ho ho!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I received a sample box today and took some photos: ..Al 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 looks great!! i will willingly say that i am going to wait for the ROM release. i'm at the point where i just don't have room for any more physical media (cds, games, movies) when there are alternatives (haven't bought a dvd since i joined netflix, for example). that being said, i would like to be able to donate some $$ to the author, and would also like to suggest that links to donate to our homebrew authors be included in the AA store (on their respective pages) at some point in the future. ...is there an option to play as Luigi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) The FBI is watching this thread closely. Anyone who posted in it is probably going to prison. Oops. Crap! So is Nintendo. The Big "N" is going to shut down the entire AtariAge site if anyone so much as utters the name "Mario". Oops! I received a sample box today and took some photos: ..Al I'm drooling now. That box is awesome! How much longer we got to wait? Edited May 12, 2013 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I would probably prefer just cart and manual . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryjr Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I want it, too. My son was downing older games versus Xbox 360, but since I bought Ladybug, he has played that more than anything else. And the fact that he is a "plumber" fan, tells me he will love this game and so will I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Got word from Al that he's working on getting Princess Rescue released this weekend! Be sure to look for an update to the site and the store very soon! It's been over a week now. Check the following link for potential store updates. I've currently got it set as my homepage so I'll be the first to know when the game arrives in stock:http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=new Yes, I'm going to have that in the store soon. I don't expect to have the boxes for at least a month. ..Al Albert, is there any way that we can preorder the box and get the cart + manual now? I really want a CIB copy but I would rather have the cart sooner than later and I don't want to wait an extra month for it. Maybe give us a box-only upgrade option only to those who buy the Cart + manual option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 It's been over a week now. Check the following link for potential store updates. I've currently got it set as my homepage so I'll be the first to know when the game arrives in stock: http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=new I'm running a bit behind, but I'm still working on this. I'm actually cutting, folding, collating and stapling another batch of manuals right now. I plan on spending time tomorrow to add this to the store, as well as two Jaguar games. Albert, is there any way that we can preorder the box and get the cart + manual now? I really want a CIB copy but I would rather have the cart sooner than later and I don't want to wait an extra month for it. Maybe give us a box-only upgrade option only to those who buy the Cart + manual option. While I may add a pre-order option for the boxed copy of the game, I'm unlikely to offer an option to have the cart and manual sent out early, with the box sent out later. That's a fair bit of extra work and organization on my part, so I'd like to keep things simpler (and as it is, I will be offering two flavors of the game, with the box and without). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 This isn't really a princess rescue specific question, but does the Booster Grip also work for a game like this? In lieu of the Genesis pad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Where is Princess Rescue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Where is Princess Rescue? I'm working on it. Cartridges drying after being cleaned: Labels for over 100 carts: Manuals: Over 100 boards waiting to be assembled into carts! New matte board that I purchased as a background for taking photos: Soon! Thanks for your patience. ..Al 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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