+DrVenkman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Prizrak said: For those who have tracking for their package where's it coming out of? Danville, CA? Yep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I chose not to watch, so nothing has been spoiled. It's that simple. I hope the video returns soon. Posting a video labeled "spoilers" doesn't spoil anything, IMO. I'm super curious about the quality of gameplay. Is it fun? How does it compare to great games from the past or recent memory? How does it compare to Panky The Panda or Aguna? Those are two of my favorite games of recent memory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prizrak Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Sweet, wonder why I didn't get a shipping info email. [emoji848]Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstick Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, mutterminder said: a mass produced "professional" game can be crap. But it's Pac-Man... c'mon, PAC MAN! That you can play at home! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I was a little late to the party but I ordered a collectors edition. I'm not the biggest fan of Atari 2600 but a gang of video game legends teaming up and creating Atari 2600-games in 2021. That is both amazing and very bold, and should be supported ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Jstick said: But it's Pac-Man... c'mon, PAC MAN! That you can play at home! Can’t you just make it something like Pac-Man? - Steven Spielberg regarding E.T. video game 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 18 hours ago, Propane13 said: I didn't dive into it in my post, but the existence of a completionist video so soon after release would suggest that the Designers didn't make the game as complex as they claimed. Since the game was designed kind of in a vacuum (unlike publicly posted homebrews that typically have community feedback), the only info I have is from what other people play/post. Sure, I can just shut out any Circus Convoy references and wait and see for myself when my copy arrives, but this thread has been all about sharing excitement and/or concerns. I've experienced both. Well, keep in mind, some of the best gamers around are the ones that are active in places like this, seeing a "great score" so quickly doesn't necessarily indicate "easy", or "not fun". My actual guess- The reason it would be "relatively easy", for "anyone" to complete, might just be on account of the timer. They WANT people to be able to complete the game, the actual competition will wind up being who can do it to pixel perfection. Just my guess, Occam's Razor stuff, but makes perfect sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Just got my shipping notice and downloaded the ROM. I may have to wait for the manual or watch a video ? to figure out how to get past the first truck. Hopefully we can rename the ROM without causing some error as the default personalized name makes it hard to find in an alphabetical list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Atari_Warlord said: Hopefully we can rename the ROM without causing some error... The ROM name can't make a difference if you use Stella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fultonbot Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) Anyone get the (legit) ROM to work on a Harmony cart? Edited March 25, 2021 by fultonbot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_79 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, fultonbot said: Anyone get the ROM to work on a Harmony cart? It can't run on a standard Harmony cart, only on the Encore. And you need to use the firmware posted here: https://atariage.com/forums/topic/318521-harmony-encore-circus-convoy/?do=findComment&comment=4782378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fultonbot Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Just now, alex_79 said: It can't run on a standard Harmony cart, only on the Encore. And you need to use the firmware posted here: https://atariage.com/forums/topic/318521-harmony-encore-circus-convoy/?do=findComment&comment=4782378 Need to wait for the cart then. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Thomas Jentzsch said: The ROM name can't make a difference if you use Stella. Except for an extension forcing a specific scheme, or a TV format embedded in the name. I'm assuming that it's properly autodetecting the SB scheme, but I can't say for sure, as I don't have access to the ROM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgas Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I just downloaded my digital copy. In Stella 6.2.1 it says Type: SB (128-256K SUPERbank) The file name is adgm_circ_SNXXXXXX[SB]. I don't know if that's part of the serial number so I didn't want to post it. It seems to run fine and is awesome! Less Grumpy Old Guy Scott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 For anyone worrying about choosing the low cost shipping? No worries. The packaging is first-rate and the boxes are well-taped. No chance to play until tonight, damn it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 8:45 AM, King_Salamon said: I do understand that there's a segment of the population that only watches videos like this and likely would never purchase the game. Raises hand. I have not played on original hardware in well more than 20 years, and it will be at least 5 more years before I am even in the same province as my 2600 consoles. At the same time, any extra money I have is allocated towards more important things than entertainment. That said, if I ever encounter a copy of this game at a thrift shop, however, I will buy it without hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fultonbot Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, alex_79 said: It can't run on a standard Harmony cart, only on the Encore. And you need to use the firmware posted here: https://atariage.com/forums/topic/318521-harmony-encore-circus-convoy/?do=findComment&comment=4782378 Oh, I just looked I DO have a Harmony Encore! I should be able to play soon. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) FYI, the new cart shells look and feel great, but it's a definite tight squeeze on a 7800 but the game looks fantastic on a CRT (S-video through a UAV mod I installed myself last year). EDIT: had to put it in because it looks like one of the first with a real cart and frankly it’s terrible. Yes, it’s my first try. And no, I haven’t yet read the manual or watched the play through. Just winging it! ? Edited March 25, 2021 by DrVenkman Add “high” score 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, DrVenkman said: For anyone worrying about choosing the low cost shipping? No worries. That's good news. I am getting a little concerned though. I have not received a shipping e-mail yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, DrVenkman said: FYI, the new cart shells look and feel great, but it's a definite tight squeeze on a 7800 but the game looks fantastic on a CRT (S-video through a UAV mod I installed myself last year). Nice! I can’t wait to see it on my Toshiba. My 7800 daily driver is S-video UAV modded (by @-^CrossBow^-) as well.? Edited March 25, 2021 by sramirez2008 Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+splendidnut Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 If you are patient, it will come. Otherwise it will seem like it's never going to arrive. I just got my shipping notice today, and I ordered relatively early. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5200 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I haven't received any shipping notice email yet (I checked spam)... but when I log into my Audacity account, I was able to click the newly highlighted "Email Link" and have it email me my link for digital download. Yet no shipping notification. Just curious if I should expect a shipping alert email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_q_atari Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, chad5200 said: I haven't received any shipping notice email yet (I checked spam)... but when I log into my Audacity account, I was able to click the newly highlighted "Email Link" and have it email me my link for digital download. Yet no shipping notification. Just curious if I should expect a shipping alert email? You are fortunate. Luckily I logged into their website from my phone and saw the link, clicked it, and downloaded the ROM to my phone. I checked their website just now with my computer and it still shows as "ordered" and doesn't display an email button. They really need to fix their website. I've never encountered these issues anywhere else. update: I just cleared all the data in my browser, logged in again, and now I see the link. Edited March 25, 2021 by john_q_atari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, chad5200 said: I haven't received any shipping notice email yet (I checked spam)... but when I log into my Audacity account, I was able to click the newly highlighted "Email Link" and have it email me my link for digital download. Yet no shipping notification. Just curious if I should expect a shipping alert email? Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 44 minutes ago, RGC said: Same here Don’t hold your breath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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