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Returning to BASIC from asmI never had to do it till now but there is always the first time :) At machine code program start I preserved SP register and all the other ones. A…
... I get "[B]Nonsense in Basic"[/B] :(
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MOVE_M Object Movement Manager for BASICAs moving things around on the screen is usually the slowest part of a game written in BASIC, I've been pottering around with this routine to handle …
... automatically call NOTRAP to restore BASIC:
REM To ... enable the keyboard from BASIC:
REM RESTORE ... ; MOVE_M moving object control for BASIC
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Basic sourceAre there any utilities available that will extract Basic source to a text file, or insert it from a text file into any of the common formats lie z80…
Are there any utilities available that will extract Basic source to a text file, or insert it from a text file into any of the common formats lie z80, tzx tap etc? -
PDF Book - Easy Add-on Projects for Spectrum, ZX81 & ACEPDF Book - Easy Add-on Projects for Spectrum, ZX81 & ACE, is now available in the [url=http://www.jupiter-ace.co.uk/book_forth_ISBN-0859340996.htm…
PDF Book - Easy Add-on Projects for Spectrum, ZX81 & ACE,
is now available in the [url=http://www.jupiter-ace.co.uk/book_forth_ISBN-0859340996.html]Jupiter ACE archive[/url] a copy has been uploaded to WoS. -
Type-in BASIC contest on Reddit.Not sure how WOS-legal it is to mention/link to other forums, but Reddit is having a contest on r/retrobattlestations, asking readers to type a speci…
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SoftPLAY: Use the PLAY command from 48 BASICNow you don't need 128 BASIC to use the [B]PLAY[/B] command. Just use [B]PRINT #8;[/B] instead. [url]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15659782/So…
Now you don't need 128 BASIC to use the [B]PLAY[/B] command. Just use [B]PRINT #8;[/B] instead.
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SE Basic IV Buffy v4.1 source (WIP)I've been doing a major refactor on the SE Basic source and I'd appreciate a code review from anyone who has time to look at it. I've almost certainl…
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Book about Ultimate/Rare?Just spotted this book about Ultimate/Rare on ebay, [URL]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181242327247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648…
Just spotted this book about Ultimate/Rare on ebay,
[URL]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181242327247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648[/URL]
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Wanted: Spectrum Exposed bookDoes anyone have any information on this book? I have only seen an advert for it, and have never seen it for sale on eBay or through the 2nd hand boo…
... have any information on this book? I have only seen an ... or through the 2nd hand book market. Is it any good ... -
Trying to remember the name of a book about computer virusesSome years back, I read a book about the origin and progression of computer viruses (the book was mainly or totally about the PC), and I'd like to tr…
... back, I read a book about the origin and progression ... of computer viruses (the book was mainly or totally about ... .
The book went up to the mid ... anti-virus industry. The book, at least the paperback ... course, and anyway the book would be no use for ... -
The History of Ocean book.Has anyone received a copy of the book [URL="http://www.retrofusion.me.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=vmj_naru.tpl&product_id=30&cate…
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Mountains of Ket - Written in Basic?Was Mountains of Ket written in Basic? And if so is there any way to break into it? The parser's pretty impressive, I want to see how it was done.
Was Mountains of Ket written in Basic? And if so is there any way to break into it?
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Boriel's ZX BASIC (FAO: Karingal)It occurs to me that this "room" (which started out as the SE Basic "room"), could do with an update to its description. Currently reads: "Anything …
... Currently reads:
"Anything Sinclair Basic related; history, development, tips, Sinclair ... Extended Basic and BASin."
... something like:
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New Game: Spiker: Basic TrainingThis is a new game for 128K spectrums inspired by the Spectrum spaceship mascot thread here on WOS. Even if you hate the game, it is worth loading up…
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to this: your "[U]Basic Training[/U]."
to pass your basic training. You've got three ... ://blackjet.co.uk/spectrum/Spiker:-Basic-Training/[/url]
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SpecBAS 0.800 Released!Hi folks, it's that time again for another release. I was going to add a few more features, but I have other projects on the go at the moment, and it…
... the various stacks allocated to BASIC
Sprites now have ... fix
Forcing a SCROLL? prompt with a large font ... screen might have caused a Scroll? message after all
... one, which resulted in erroneous "Scroll?" prompts
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Writing faster BASICIn terms of structuring BASIC programs, what are the best ways allocate variables, functions, arrays? Any tips. I remember INPUT mag had some suggest…
In terms of structuring BASIC programs, what are the best ways allocate variables, functions, arrays? Any tips. I remember INPUT mag had some suggestions I hadn't heard of before. -
Bob pape rtype bookAnyone read bob papes rtype book? Thought it was fascinating. I love that game :D
Anyone read bob papes rtype book? Thought it was fascinating. I love that game :D -
The History of Ocean (book)It's fantastic, but I don't keep books that I've read, so thought I'd offer it to a WoSser first, before I try other forums and then the dreaded flea…
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Sensible Software 1986?1999 (book)Brand new and sealed, includes Sensible Software postcard in mint condition. [img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15218813/sensible1.jpg[/img] […
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Adventures on the Spectrum (Mike Gerrard book)Used condition as follows: [LIST] [*]The cover has some wear and yellowing to the edges. [*]The inside pages are all clean, with the exception of a …
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Idiots Guide......To machine code, or assembler language...whatever the appropriate term is Basically at this stage I want to fiddle about and try and get used to…
... reference to BASIC etc
Does much a book/file in ... out a shonky game in BASIC and has never poked or ... -
Missing italian compilation and bookI spotted this in ebay: [url]http://www.ebay.it/itm/spectrum-software-libro-con-cassetta-maurizio-galluzzo-/111091870268?pt=Console&hash=item19dd976…
... , presumably some games, and the book ;)
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Spectrum booksHello I have a few Spectrum books available as follows, offers please. Spectrum advanced user guide Adrian Dickens Mark Plumbley Leycester Whewell…
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Sinclair Spectrum basic programming Steven Vickers 1983 *
book)
Help your child ... * is a ring binder type book and is a bit dog ... -
BASIC games.I remember back in the day, there was a way you could read through the BASIC of certain games, such as Football Manager or Johnny Reb. I can't rememb…
... you could read through the BASIC of certain games, such as ... it just goes into the BASIC listing? Can you still do ... which games were written in BASIC? -
Listing protected BASIC programsHi, Is it possible to list protected BASIC programs at all? like the ones that are protected from being merged. Thanks. [I](sorry if this has al…
Hi,
Is it possible to list protected BASIC programs at all? like the ones that are protected from being merged.
Thanks.
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Selling adviceHello all, Recently had a loft clear out and found a console with 178 games and was hoping you could point me in the right direction to sell. I am…
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Logic 3 learn basic programming (damaged box)
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BETA BASIC V 1.0I have preserved [.WAV File] BETA BASIC V1.0 and PDF'd the Manual. [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0007956"]Version 1.0 is not…
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GEDit syntax highlighting for Boriel's ZX BasicHi! I just tailored this syntax highlighting code and would like to share with he community. Suggestions are always welcome, though the file works w…
Hi!
I just tailored this syntax highlighting code and would like to share with he community. Suggestions are always welcome, though the file works working very well for me at the moment. Thanks to Boriel for the excellent tool!
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eVALuating $ in +3 BasicHi all, I was very interested in the thread below about re-starting Basic, and remember reasonable amounts from zx81 and early Spectrums. But I now h…
... thread below about re-starting Basic, and remember reasonable amounts from ... works of course in 48K Basic etc. but returns missing vars ... -
Scrolling Bi-Colour Engine for 4-Player GamesJust putting this code up for people to have a look at. Far from finished. Should simply compile and run a bit of a demo. Only good for 128K and +…
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;No return to BASIC
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ld ...
ld a,(multicolour_A_offset) ;'HW' scroll factor
ld l,a ...
