grant74 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hi All, Just wondered if anybody had a copy of this game they would be willing to sell? I would be very grateful if so. Please get back to me if you can help out with this. Much appreciated! Cheers Everybody and may 2018 bring you many hours of retro gaming fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi Grant74, I bought a copy some years back, but unfortunately I'm not looking to sell it. However, I did make a CAS file from it to use in an Atari Emulator if you want a copy? For reference, the first few lines of the BASIC listing state that it was first published in Computing Today (May 81) and adapted for Atari by G.A. Greenway © ASP Software. Thanks AtariGrub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farb Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 However, I did make a CAS file from it to use in an Atari Emulator if you want a copy? Any chance you still have the WAV file you generated the CAS file from? Any packaging or manual scans by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) digging up that cas is a good idea so few have been compared. someone in the uk probably has the magazine, and everything else for that matter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing_Today Edited January 24, 2018 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant74 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi there, yes please Atarigrub, any help would be great thank you. If I can find a way to convert from cas file to xex I could even play it on my side loader in my 800xl. Thanks to all replies so far. I know it's not exactly a well known game nor is it up there with Dropzone etc but I enjoyed it back in the day nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant74 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi Grant74, I bought a copy some years back, but unfortunately I'm not looking to sell it. However, I did make a CAS file from it to use in an Atari Emulator if you want a copy? For reference, the first few lines of the BASIC listing state that it was first published in Computing Today (May 81) and adapted for Atari by G.A. Greenway © ASP Software. Thanks AtariGrub That would be awesome thank you, any help is appreciated. Just let me know how we can sort it out and if there is anything I can do for you in return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi grant74, I've managed to convert the CAS to an XEX, which works in the emulator I use (Atari800 ver 3.1.0 modified for a8cas). My question is, how do I upload files on this forum!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) click more reply options then make your post, then scroll down click browse, use that to find your file then click attach this file then click add to post you know what to do after that. Edited January 24, 2018 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Great! Thanks for your help. Unfortunately it wouldn't let me attach a CAS or XEX, so I've zipped both together. To load the CAS, you'll need BASIC and then type CLOAD and then RUN.Conquering Everest (ASP Software) - BASIC load.zip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Please find scans also of cover, cassette and instructions as requested by Farb. Enjoy! AtariGrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Farb, I've not kept the original WAV file as these take too much of my storage space compared to the CAS file. Also, I've sometimes found that if a tape is warped or damaged in someway then neither side of the tape will work. However, by creating CAS files of both sides and using WinHEX its possible to create a fixed version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have found that fast forwarding and rewinding a side then flipping the tape and fast forwarding and rewinding that side, followed by leaving the cassette locked in it's case for a week or two does wonders for the tape. When done using a quality tape deck it evens out the tight and loose spots and leaving it sit allows the tape to return to it's natural less stretch position and flatten out, another fast forward and rewind before play back and previously I won't load for anything tapes actually load and play nicely. Clean heads capstan and rollers also help. Also sometimes the felt pressure pad falls off the cassette. make sure it's there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Yeah, I've found that rewinding and fasting sometimes help. However, I've found some games that I've bought are physically damaged (tape had been chewed), so combining CAS images has helped in obtaining a complete file. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'd be interested to the see the original listing for Conquering Everest from Computing Today (May 1981) if anyone has a copy. Not sure if the original listing would be for the Atari or another system? Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing_Today) states that this UK magazine was owned by Argus Press (the same company that released the 1983 Atari release). I can't find a PDF of this particular issue, but have found a cover scan on the 'net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant74 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Please find scans also of cover, cassette and instructions as requested by Farb. Enjoy! AtariGrub Hi Atarigrub! Thank you so very much for that. It was really kind of you to take the time out to do that for me. Much appreciated, and if I can return the favour for you then please do message me and I will see what I can do. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant74 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 click more reply options then make your post, then scroll down click browse, use that to find your file then click attach this file then click add to post you know what to do after that. Hi there, thank you for your assistance with this, giving Atarigrub some pointers has helped out a lot! I appreciate your time and effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarigrub Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi grant74, glad to be of help. Hope the XEX worked okay and brought back some gaming memories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farb Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Farb, I've not kept the original WAV file as these take too much of my storage space compared to the CAS file. Also, I've sometimes found that if a tape is warped or damaged in someway then neither side of the tape will work. However, by creating CAS files of both sides and using WinHEX its possible to create a fixed version. Unfortunate, but thanks for checking and thank you for the scans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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