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Basic versions of popular Spectrum games?A couple years ago I saw a game in Basic which was part of a Spanish competition, and it looked amazing. I forgot most details, but remember it resem…
... I saw a game in Basic which was part of a ... Silly clone completely written in Basic. Is there a list of ... Basic games which are similar to ... I see something written in Basic, but with good UDGs and ... -
Saving BASIC program from Spectrum to PCSo I did something stupid. I started writing a program on the Spectrum, and before I knew it I am on line # 1430 of my BASIC program. I now have had…
... on line # 1430 of my BASIC program.
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SpecBAS 0.900 ReleasedAgainst my better judgement, here's 0.900. It's got lots and lots new, but mostly the new shiny is the editor. You can indent your code, you can e…
... they are, same as Sinclair BASIC
Changed Ctrl+Up/ ... DELETE handlers to the new editor.
Added Listing ... when idle and during the editor quite significantly
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How do I use colour control codes in 128 basic?Just started using a toast rack in 128 basic and I am struggling to understand how to easily create coloured characters and graphics in a print state…
Just started using a toast rack in 128 basic and I am struggling to understand how to easily create coloured characters and graphics in a print statement when the extend mode does not work in 128 basic. Can anyone enlighten me please? -
ZX Spectrum BASIC game jam over on itch.ioHello, everyone. Apologies for the prolonged absence. (It's been almost 4 years, yikes!) Just wanted to let everyone know there's a [url="https://itc…
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128K memory bank selection to avoid contention issuesI'm currently developing a game and I'm trying to get my head around the memory contention issues of the various 128K/+2/+2A/+3 spectrum models in or…
... into either 128/+2/+3 Basic and using a debugger it ... and load in a code block $6000-$FFFF. Then I want ... load in a further 16K block of code, which page should ... -
z88dk : FIle Handling in C on the +3e environment under Win 764bitHello my fellow WoSers! I am wondering if someone can help me solve this little pickle of z88dk / Windows using +3e Filesystem. So a little inf…
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here is the basic of basic C ... read from this space in BASIC, by saving programs and variables ... ". and exits safely back to BASIC - sadly no output on the ... -
z88dk sp1lib with fzxThe numbers dont seem to display properly? fzx by itself works [quote] // for targets supporting fzx // zcc +zx -vn -startup=31 -O3 -clib…
... CRT_ENABLE_RESTART = 1 // not returning to basic
#pragma output CRT_ENABLE_CLOSE = 0 ... ,0};
unsigned char block[]={255,129,129,129,129 ... space character
sp1_TileEntry('B',block);
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Where's my green square? Basic & m/c question.I'm going mad here - can anyone tell me why my little basic program isn't displaying a green square at the top of the screen? I've checked the num…
... tell me why my little basic program isn't displaying a ... I don't think the basic is overwriting the M/C ... -
Input command in 128K BASICHi, Is the input command different between 48K BASIC and 128K BASIC? I'm typing in a missing listing from the TypeFantasic and using 128K BASIC…
... command different between 48K BASIC and 128K BASIC?
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Short Sinclair BASIC tutorialsHello, if anyone is new to Sinclair BASIC (the built-in ROM one) or feeling the need for a refresh there are (currently eleven) quick 'Under 5 m…
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are there any machine code to basic converters?i know it sounds stupid but for amature programmers like me it would be great. i could speed up the basic on an emulator and it would give me more of…
i know it sounds stupid but for amature programmers like me it would be great. i could speed up the basic on an emulator and it would give me more of an ability to play around with games, etc. -
Coding WorkflowHello All, I'm trying to work out an easy coding workflow. I'd like to be able to code in an modern text editor, compile the code to a .tap file and…
... code in an modern text editor, compile the code to a ... editor I'm using VS Code with the ZX Basic Extension (for Basic ... a .tap file from ZX Basic as follows:
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is there a sprite editor for the pc that lets you import pics and save them as spectrum udgs?is there a sprite editor for the pc that lets you import pics and save them as spectrum udgs or sprites into memory?
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how do i get more udgs on the spectrum in basic?how do i get more udgs on the spectrum in basic? i know there r only supposed to be 21 but is there a way of getting more in basic? i know its doable…
... udgs on the spectrum in basic? i know there r only ... way of getting more in basic? i know its doable in ... do i do sprites in basic? -
Thoughts on "Slippery Sid"I did always quite like this, as for the game type I found it quite straightforward to play although I'd be interested to hear suggestions of alterna…
... /> Question: Is Slippery Sid compiled Basic ? I noted a bit of ... relating to Softek in the Basic once you dismantle it a ... from the 'killer cell' UDG block but then they just became ... -
Go to, gosub or something different?I'm going to write an arcade game in basic. May compile it. In both basic and compiled basic would a goto or gosub be faster? Also if I stored …
... write an arcade game in basic. May compile it.
In both basic and compiled basic would a goto or ... it as one massive code block and documenting outside.
Using BASIC from Machine CodeHi Folks, Came across a very interesting article by Toni Baker in Your Spectrum: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jg27paw4/yr11/yr11_66.htm …
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CALL BASIC
RST 8
DEFB ... 255
BASIC
PUSH HL
CALL ...Is there a way to suppress error R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only part of fileHi, is there a way to suppress error R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only part of file. E.g.: I have a Tape-Code-File Start f…
... R Tape Loading Error in Basic when trying to load only ... there a way in Spectrum BASIC (even with a POKE) to ...Mega basic long listingsHi, this might be a silly question, but does anyone know how to list a program in mega basic and have it pause the scrolling when the listing has fil…
Hi, this might be a silly question, but does anyone know how to list a program in mega basic and have it pause the scrolling when the listing has filled one screen? Thanks RickSpectrum PLAY demo's in BasicWas not really sure on which category to post it in nor a better title. Summary is simply is there a list of various tunes/music listings ? By this …
... 'demo's rather something in Basic using the PLAY command if ...Custom Menus on the ZX Spectrum +3Today, my Friends, i have the pleasure of presenting a program i have written which gives a set of custom menus on the +3. The main features of my p…
... Calculator without leaving the +3 BASIC editor
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2: ... enables the Calculator within the Editor. However, instead of using ... use the Calculator withing the Editor, and with the already ... no reason to leave the Editor.
Anyhoo, i ...Help with adding graphicsHi, After like 20 years or so I started playing again with Spectrum stuff, especially programming. I tried to dig into machine code, but apart f…
... around with BASIC using BASin because of the slightly friendlier editor. All ... ? Also anything easier/faster for BASIC coding than BASin?Best basic games 2017Hello! I suggest everyone to evaluate recently passed in Russia competition for the best game in basic 2017! http://events.retroscene.org/bbg2017/mai…
Hello! I suggest everyone to evaluate recently passed in Russia competition for the best game in basic 2017! http://events.retroscene.org/bbg2017/main_compoNew BasinC v1.7 I was away from sinclair scene for a long time, I cannot find any time to log on to wos forums. I hope everybody is doing well here. As many of…
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Keep up the good basic coding and have fun.
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Added - UlaPlus Palette Editor for ...Isometric enginesWhilst taking a breather from Chess development I've been playing around with a little isometric 'room' building idea. Just wondering what sort of…
... a room using a single block type and with up to ... found that actually constructing the block with a specific routine isn ... on the MSX? Although in Basic and very slow, its nice ...are there any basic conversions of machine code games out there?i need as many as possible as i would like to play around with them in basic.
i need as many as possible as i would like to play around with them in basic.Saving in BASIC in ESXDOS, the date is interesting :)I just got my hands on a divMMC Enjoy Mini. What a fantastic device!!! So I tried saving/loading basic programs to the disk. A curious thing happens.…
... !!! So I tried saving/loading basic programs to the disk. A ...
