Pitfall

[Thomas Jentzsch]

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Originally posted by Nukey Shay:

Wow...I just figured that the program added the value somewhere. Didn't know it required add'l. cycles per screen to do it.

Thanx

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The loop is required for advancing the random number generator, where all screenes are based on.

[Scott Stilphen]

An easy hack is to eliminate the underground walls. This opens up some usable passages. Here's a wall-less version

[Atarian7]

Isn't the PAL version or european version of pitfall different? I remember reading that somewhere. I don't think it's possible to finish the NTSC version in 93 seconds.

[Thomas Jentzsch]

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Originally posted by Atarian7:

Isn't the PAL version or european version of pitfall different? I remember reading that somewhere. I don't think it's possible to finish the NTSC version in 93 seconds.

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No, it's identical, only the gameplay (including the clock) is a little bit slower.

[Scott Stilphen]

There is a prototype version that exists, which has branches in the trees (i.e. more detail). Anyone have the ROM for it?

[Thomas Jentzsch]

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Originally posted by Scott Stilphen:

There is a prototype version that exists, which has branches in the trees (i.e. more detail). Anyone have the ROM for it?

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Where you did get that info? Any screenshots available?

[Tempest]

I think that description came from an old Ebay auction did it not? I think the seller was confusing the 2600 version with the 8-bit version whihc has some extra tree graphics.

 

Tempest

[Atarian7]

Sometimes 3 underground scenes is 1 above ground scene so you will waste time using the tunnel.

[Thomas Jentzsch]

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Originally posted by Atarian7:

Sometimes 3 underground scenes is 1 above ground scene so you will waste time using the tunnel.

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Can't be. 100% sure.

[Nukey Shay]

Yeah...the program itself won't allow that (see routine on previous page).

[Scott Stilphen]

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Originally posted by Tempest:

I think that description came from an old Ebay auction did it not? I think the seller was confusing the 2600 version with the 8-bit version whihc has some extra tree graphics.

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I'm referring to a 2600 version. It does exist (I've seen it), but the owner is reluctant to share it at the moment...

[Tempest]

Is that the one with the different starting locations and you only get one life? I know I've seen that version somewhere.

 

Tempest

[StanJr]

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Originally posted by Scott Stilphen:

I'm referring to a 2600 version. It does exist (I've seen it), but the owner is reluctant to share it at the moment...

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You gotta love that. Any particular reason ($) or does the owner just like sitting on stuff so no one can enjoy it?

[Thomas Jentzsch]

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Originally posted by StanJr:

You gotta love that. Any particular reason ($) or does the owner just like sitting on stuff so no one can enjoy it?

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If Scott or Tempest describe me the details, I could make a hack especially for you.

[NE146]

y'know.. I must be the lamest Pitfall guy around.. because I probably never found more than 2 or 3 treasures in that damn game