+Gemintronic Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I guess I'm still confused why an unbranded version isn't the next step. This frees the developer to create his ideal version of the game he/she loved. Basically, making it even more their own. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Most of the work won't be wasted is my hope. This is freeing me to let me add a new different element to the game and a new storyline. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPCAE Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I guess I'm still confused why an unbranded version isn't the next step. This frees the developer to create his ideal version of the game he/she loved. Basically, making it even more their own. Indeed. TI Parsec is a great game, but after a few waves it can feel bland. Spice it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Most of the work won't be wasted is my hope. This is freeing me to let me add a new different element to the game and a new storyline. Bacon? Sharks? Bea Arthur? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Bacon? Sharks? Bea Arthur? Snow level?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Indeed. TI Parsec is a great game, but after a few waves it can feel bland. Spice it up! Paprika? Wasabi? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Oh $hlt I forgot snow level.... This is so hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This is so hard... Thats what Cmart said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Yes, but in the end I did not get clear consent. So that is how I will proceed. As a IP holder, I want to keep my own ethics in place. Understood. Bummer, One of my favorite games. A perfect game to port as well. Speech and keypad to select LIFT etc. I know many others have been given permission to include several "command modules" with emulators etc. May be a good question to ask in the TI forum. I was hoping to play with better collision detection. Also, 5 or more sprites per line causes the highest priority sprite(s) to disappear. Most attack waves only have 5 enemy ships, but Parsec is the 6th sprite and it does cause some issues I think the Intellivision version would not have. The sprite that is loaded last on the TMS9918 graphic chip will get dropped if it is 4 or more on a line. Sprite 0-3 will have always stay on and have priority over sprite 4-31. I usually reorder the object aptitude into the sprite's array every frame to cause the flicker effect you see on these consoles if there's more than x sprites on a line. For Intellivision, there's 8 sprites maximum that can be displayed at once. Anything need more than 8 sprite will have to rotate the object aptitude into the sprite array, causing the sprite flickering effect. Parsec should be doable for the Intellivision within the Intellivision limitation. You could use the backtab to put addition object needed like enemies' shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Parsec is canceled! Even though others have gotten the go ahead to port TI 99-4a Games, I was unable to. I got a we don't care, but we don't give permission kind of a thing. It will not be released. CMart has one of the two carts made. (Of Course!) Are you talking about this Parsec? I wonder what kind of permission they got. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/parsec/9wzdncrd29t6?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab You can play the original Parsec here. http://js99er.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Are you talking about this Parsec? I wonder what kind of permission they got. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/parsec/9wzdncrd29t6?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab unofficial remake...at the Microsoft Store...I wonder if someone is selling a unofficial remake of Windows in that store? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Are you talking about this Parsec? I wonder what kind of permission they got. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/parsec/9wzdncrd29t6?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab You can play the original Parsec here. http://js99er.net/ They actually did get permission. I had talked to them before the project started, so I felt confident I would get it too. But different people in the IP office could make something less easy I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I want to be clear, I don't think they would come after me legally for this. I just want to have fun doing this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) I'm just curious if it was just an email saying it's okay or a contract with conditions. Risk is probably low but I don't blame anyone for wanting zero risk. I wonder if the, we don't care response, is enough to establish consent. It's better than no response. ---------- I don't think permission from TI is needed to use the name Parsec. As far as I know they haven't used that name since the 1980s. Edited July 16, 2018 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'm just curious if it was just an email saying it's okay or a contract with conditions. Risk is probably low but I don't blame anyone for wanting zero risk. I wonder if the, we don't care response, is enough to establish consent. It's better than no response. In trademark and copyright law it is the job of the rights holder to protect it. Yes, I could argue that that was permission. But again why not just make it a "tribute" to Parsec and move on. It will be obvious that it is close cousin of Parsec. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KylJoy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 In trademark and copyright law it is the job of the rights holder to protect it. Yes, I could argue that that was permission. But again why not just make it a "tribute" to Parsec and move on. It will be obvious that it is close cousin of Parsec. I like that idea. Can't that work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I like that idea. Can't that work? Yes, I am excited about it too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 BBWW, on 15 Jul 2018 - 9:41 PM, said: This is so hard... Thats what Cmart said... I am just happy I didn't have to go the the underground parking garage at PRGE to discover that. I hope to again this year not visit the parking garage with CMart or Lathe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Parsec was the name of the ship... USS Swinetrek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 A Piggy Ship! LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I guess I'm still confused why an unbranded version isn't the next step. This frees the developer to create his ideal version of the game he/she loved. Basically, making it even more their own. This has always been my approach too. I highly respect the skills of devs that create a 1:1 replica with ports, but it's not fun for me if I can't crayon anywhere I want. My on-topic suggestion: update the gameplay, call if "BTP", and let everyone know the new name definitely doesn't stand for "Better Than Parsec". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 BBWW, on 15 Jul 2018 - 9:41 PM, said: I am just happy I didn't have to go the the underground parking garage at PRGE to discover that. I hope to again this year not visit the parking garage with CMart or Lathe! Wait. Are you saying our 3 way meeting is cancelled? ?I was going to bring Rev too! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Wait. Are you saying our 3 way meeting is cancelled? I was going to bring Rev too! I swear I'm bringing a taser this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I swear I'm bringing a taser this year. Just spray him with cold water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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