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  • 3D Models of Spectrum Game SpritesHas anyone here had a go at created any sprites from Spectrum games as 3D models? I would hazard a guess that there's a wealth of talent here, but i…

    ... a go at created any sprites from Spectrum games as 3D ...
    SteveSmith SteveSmith October 2018 Games
  • Passing parameter from BASIC to assembler routineWas there a "clean" way of passing parameter(s) from a BASIC program to an assembler routine? Something like parameterising RANDOMIZE USR call? I fac…

    ... passing parameter(s) from a BASIC program to an assembler routine ...
    mr.spiv mr.spiv November 2018 Development
  • Games with small sprites?Hey everyone, Can you recommend some games with nice 8x8 or 16x16 size sprites? I'm working on an artwork for my kitchen wall, I'm using ZX Spec…

    ... nice 8x8 or 16x16 size sprites?

    I'm working ... 'm using ZX Spectrum game sprites and I've got a ... used a lot of bigger sprites in the picture and I ... 'm having trouble finding smaller sprites to fill in the gaps ...
    FadgePlaysGames FadgePlaysGames November 2018 Games
  • Z80, and 6502, in comparisonI was wondering about how each of these compared in terms of performance. The Commodore 64 had a 6502 @ 1MHz, and graphics processor VIC which took …

    ... processor when it came to sprites, but in a game such ... uses a screen backbuffer, the flicker on the C64 and BBC ...
    dmsmith dmsmith December 2018 Hardware
  • Need the title of the Sinclair Basic manual to look for itI had a copy but I've lost the USB chip it was on! I need it to look up commands because some Basic programs I looked at all used the command MOD and…

    ... look up commands because some Basic programs I looked at all ... only exception was an Applesoft Basic program that used DEF FN ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch January 2019 BASIC
  • Good Beginners Basic BookMy 10 year old son would like to learn basic programming. Can anyone suggest a good book or books that would help? There are a lot in the archive a…

    My 10 year old son would like to learn basic programming. Can anyone suggest a good book or books that would help? There are a lot in the archive already but I would not know where to start.
    Klepto Klepto February 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • While we're on the subject of BASIC Although my memory of the past still seems to be fairly reliable, memories relating to learning computer programming seem to have disappeared…

    ... for acquiring languages and assuming Basic is a language, its giving ... certain ways the computer language Basic is rather similar in ... is a rudimentary grasp of Basic commands and of course ... emphasizes exactly the reason why Basic works for beginners.
    < ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch February 2019 BASIC
  • New game: SOPHIA II[img]http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zx/Sophia2.png[/img] Hi fellas! After the [url=https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/56771/comi…

    ... avoid some occasional flicker to white of the colored sprites, and to ...
    Alessandro Grussu Alessandro Grussu February 2019 Brand new software
  • Brain 8I am glad to present my new "experiment" in Sinclair Spectrum 48K BASIC. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_wCFWaAl5diIVt3rPLTbKhxDmPmYmOs/view?us…

    ... "experiment" in Sinclair Spectrum 48K BASIC.

    https://drive.google ... variable for fast printing big sprites (6x6).

    Since I ...
    IvanBasic IvanBasic April 2019 Brand new software
  • MIDI TO ZX SPECTRUM BASIC BEEPMIDI TO ZX SPECTRUM BASIC BEEP ------------------------------------------------------ HI :) I found here http://portmedia.sourceforge.ne…

    ... num sentences BEEP on every BASIC line)

    a ... large
    number lines on BASIC.

    If ... beeps will join in a BASIC ZX spectrum line if ...
    to make a short BASIC program

    e) ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim May 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • random number generator without using rnd in basicwhat is the simplest way to generate random numbers in basic (0-255), without using the rnd statement? i also want it to always generate the same…

    what is the simplest way to generate random numbers in basic (0-255), without using the rnd statement?

    i also want it to always generate the same numbers over and over again.
    digital digital June 2019 Development
  • Can I record binaries from any emulator with Basic commands, machine code, macros or something?Hello I do not know if this is the right place to put this question Normally with ZXSpin if I want to save a binary file, I'm going to: file ->…

    ...
    directly from commands in basic or from machine code, that ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim June 2019 Emulators
  • is there a way of adding a define procedure command to zx basic?i know you can add things like renumber, using randomize usr to call it, but this would have to be keywords. this would be so helpful in basic as you…

    ... would be so helpful in basic as you would no longer ... didnt add this feature to basic. this would have to be ...
    digital digital July 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Tin Cans, a two-way chat example in BASIC for the SpectranetThis is an example of writing code to utilize the Spectranet Ethernet interface in BASIC. It will be going into the Getting Started guide for the mos…

    ... the Spectranet Ethernet interface in BASIC. It will be going into ...
    tschak909 tschak909 July 2019 BASIC
  • Tool that allows step thru BASIC prog/save in .txt formatHi folks, I'm looking for a tool that allows you to step through a BASIC program line-by-line. BASin won't work for me, I'm not sure why. It shows t…

    ... you to step through a BASIC program line-by-line. BASin ... too that will save a BASIC listing in .txt format (or ...
    LevelUp LevelUp July 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Breaking the Ice (another 1 line BASIC game)@Patters pushed me to do it... This is another 1-line BASIC game, with the same restrictions discussed. The mission: to save 10 penguins that a…

    ... /> This is another 1-line BASIC game, with the same restrictions ...
    IvanBasic IvanBasic August 2019 Brand new software
  • Adding command to BASICI am looking for an article about adding commands via software to sinclair basic. I know there was one published and to the best of my knowledge it w…

    ... commands via software to sinclair basic. I know there was one ... , new self-made commands to BASIC, is there any articles on ...
    dmsmith dmsmith August 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Basic Broadband and LandlineJust want some thoughts on this I have been with my current UK provider now for ten years, and my flat fee went up £10 per month last year, and is…

    ... .50 and would make my basic bill just over £60 before ...
    dmsmith dmsmith August 2019 Chit chat
  • BASIC compo on our Facebook page - join in, win cash!1st - will receive £50 2nd - will receive £20 It's been a few years since our game competition, so I think its time for another! This time t…

    ... code must be 100% Sinclair BASIC no MC***

    You ...
    david_retro david_retro August 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • Is it possible to run a single BASIC line via a ROM CALL of the Standard ZX 48k ROM?On: https://cygnus.speccy.cz/popis_trdos-assembler.php I found the following code: [code] CHADD equ 23645 ; Location of SOS variable CHADD ld…

    ... v5).

    Could a BASIC Commandline like:
    PRINT "Hello ...
    Luzie Luzie October 2019 Development
  • Writing faster BASIC programsThere was an article in INPUT years ago, that I thought I'd share again some of the tips from it and link to the article, as it contains some good ad…

    ... on ways of writting your BASIC programs that they run faster ...
    dmsmith dmsmith October 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • 2xBooks: Assembly Language For Arcade Games & Machine Code Sprites And GraphicsI'm looking for the following two books to help my machine code game programming: 1) Assembly Language For Arcade Games and Other Fast Spectrum Prog…

    ... Nicholls
    2) Machine Code Sprites And Graphics For The ZX ...
    LevelUp LevelUp November 2019 Wanted
  • 30 Hour Basic (NEC)This is about a Basic course in 2 parts which were sold separately (one of which was not absolutely essential) . The Book was the essential bit. …

    This is about a Basic course in 2 parts which ... had the book "30 Hour Basic" for years (the essential bit ... package was called "30 Hour Basic" (ZX Spectrum edition : Program tape ... be able to do some BASIC . Sounds good . Anyone tried it ...
    harriusherbartio harriusherbartio December 2019 Sinclair Basic
  • How pass 128K to 48K BASIC whitout need to write by hand??¿?Hi all I have a 48K BASIC program that work only with 48K ROM If i do that in a 128K 1) load "prog.bas" 2) put the command SPECTRUM t…

    ... />
    I have a 48K BASIC program that work only with ... or other stuff inside the BASIC program for do it automatically ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim January 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • New BASIC game ANILLOS DE SATURNO (SATURN RINGS)Hi All I made this game ONLY WITH BASIC, for the contest bytemaniacos 2020 that you can look here https://www.bytemaniacos.com/?page_id=3639 …

    ... made this game ONLY WITH BASIC, for the contest bytemaniacos 2020 ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim January 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • Need help with Spanish translation for BASIC-2020Dear All, I have a simple text-only hack'n'slash/roguelike for BASIC-2020 contest. Spanish text for the game and instructions is the contest requirem…

    ... hack'n'slash/roguelike for BASIC-2020 contest. Spanish text for ... translation is finalized)
    (The BASIC-2020 contest is here:
    danner393 danner393 February 2020 Development
  • new ZX Boriel BASIC compiled game. The name is ESQUINAS (corners)I made a new game in ZX BORIEL compiled BASIC The name is ESQUINAS (CORNERS in english) is very "simple" You must only do 3 same UDGs in lin…

    ... game in ZX BORIEL compiled BASIC

    The name is ...
    maeloterkim maeloterkim February 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • Should I get a NEXT?Despite my having wanted one almost since I heard about it, I'm beginning to wonder whether it would be an extravagance, 'cos its sure to cost a fair…

    ... one hand the fabulous improved Basic would in theory give me ... to the days of when Basic was used to run the ... surely that would mean the Basic would also be less tortoise ... game with sprites and moving backgrounds and sound in Basic if - as ...
    mik3d3nch mik3d3nch March 2020 Chit chat
  • Is there a simple way to type a Spectrum BASIC Program into notepad, save, then open in emulator?Hello. I have two emulators 1 under linux:- Fuse. 1 under windows 7 :- spin, also downloaded and run zx-editor. I just want to be able to type in …

    ... able to type in a BASIC program using notepad or editor ... .
    However, loading in a basic file from notepad or zx ...
    rholduser rholduser March 2020 Sinclair Basic
  • im looking for a driving game done in basiclike this one: future racer. http://www.bytemaniacos.com/ficheros/concursos/2020_basic/futureracer.zip http://www.bytemaniacos.com/?page_id=…

    ... it was written in boriel basic, so it cannot be reverse ...
    digital digital May 2020 Sinclair Basic
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