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And round and round you go...<span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The recent Tir Na Nog post got me thinking about games where, even w…
I hate games where leaving a room though one door does not start you in the opposite door in the next room. Enigma Force is a monster for this, especially since you are expected to issue fixed NSEW commands to your team. -
And round and round you go...<span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The recent Tir Na Nog post got me thinking about games where, even w…
What about Wriggler? I seem to get lost forever in the underground section. I did complete the game once but it was a total fluke. -
Retro Game Comparison Blog.So, here's a shameless plug for my blog, which should interest some of you. Then again, it's not biased towards any particular system, so it might no…
Alright, my last two entries will not have anything Spectrum-related, but I thought to spam this thread anyway, since these will be the last two entries I will be posting before my very likely elongated summer holiday. The last one is a properly big one, ... -
The magic's goneI dunno, i'm glad the new site is now up and running and most of the regulars are here but there's something missing and i can't quite put my finger …
Personally, I don't like this new forum design. It's too messy and I have to admit I barely visit it any more because of the design. It's just far too cluttered.
If I had a choice, I'd fire up the old vBulletin one I had set up as a temporary ... -
Multiplying. Again.Is there a faster way of hl=a*32 than doing add hl,hl 6 times?<div><br></div><div>I get the feeling that working with 8 bit registers for most of it …
I've just remembered that in: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jg27paw4/pourri/compendium.zip
file: Numbers.TXT
article: Full 16*16-digit BASIC multiplication
as well as the BASIC version mentioned in the title I also wrote an assembler ... -
The magic's goneI dunno, i'm glad the new site is now up and running and most of the regulars are here but there's something missing and i can't quite put my finger …
[quote]loose the tags on the right (tags are pointless in a spectrum forum)put the topic list back in the order to how it was. (that wasn't broken???)darken the background[/quote]
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Looking for Atic Atac/JSW mashupAges ago I downloaded a version of Atic Atac from somewhere, that had JSW graphics hacked into it. Now I can't find it. Does anyone have a copy, or k…
Found it! Well, on the web, not my laptop I thought it might be on comp.sys.sinclair, but it wasn't, but that made me think of CSCCGC, so I googled for that, and found the game. It's called Miner Willy's Nightmare, and is available from:
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Divide 2k14Hi<div><br></div><div>I was lucky enough to win one of these things. Now before I order a CF Card, I have a stupid questions I hope someone here can …
Well first you need a Compact Flash memory reader writer for USB like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-INTEGRAL-COMPACT-FLASH-USB-CF-MEMORY-CARD-READER-WRITER-/221677010980
The next step depends on which file system you are using on your ... -
I am currently playing......Don't know if there's been a thread like this, but I can't find one.... Having seen all the different threads asking people if they've played such a…
Get a PS4 instead, it's obvious that Microsoft are unreliable ;)
I'd opt for a PS4 to be honest mate. I've got both consoles and the PS4 is honestly the better machine!
I want to get both eventually, but I'll be ... -
[NEW] Speccy for Android ReleasedHello, All! A while ago, I have released the Android version of [i]Speccy[/i], my ZX Spectrum emulator. It emulates Spectrum 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A…
Today, I have published Speccy 3.7 for Android, Windows, and Linux:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy (free Android version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe (full Android ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
IN 55 was chosen so that it won't set A5 low and trigger an old IN 31 interface. IN 55 itself requires checking at least two bits, but you can then add an old IN 31 interface and it won't clash.
Hello, Joefish!
I've ... -
I am currently playing......Don't know if there's been a thread like this, but I can't find one.... Having seen all the different threads asking people if they've played such a…
I'd opt for a PS4 to be honest mate. I've got both consoles and the PS4 is honestly the better machine! Every issue I had with my PS3, is now an issue with the XBone, but I have no real issues with the PS4. It's got a fast interface that's easy to use and ... -
I am currently reading...Haven't noticed one of these threads, so here goes... I'm currently reading (depending on my mood...!): - [B]The Jesus Papers[/B] - Michael Baigent…
Currently reading "The Fall of Hyperion" by Dan Simmons, the second part in the Hyperion series. I found it an enjoyable read. The writing style is excellent and the story is quite original and engaging.
I also tried to read The Book of New Suns by ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
In reality an actual Fuller joystick clashes with just about everything out there - but specifically with Kempston joysticks. Because it only looks at bit A7 going low, an IN 31 (or IN-55 or IN-95) will set it off. Fuller interfaces are hard to find, and ... -
No RF signal from modulatorGot a bit of a strange fault. I've got an Issue 2 spectrum which the TV doesn't lock onto. The TV locks to other Speccy outputs.<div><br></div><div>I…
Strange :-S
The only thing I can think of, is the composite signal into the modulator is out of specification, so the modulator is unable to handle it. But it can't be that far out, or using the TV's composite input would not like it.
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1985-2015.A topic where we can review games released on the Speccy 30 years ago, or, anyway, talk about that year.
Chuckie Egg 2 [A'n'F Software]
by ?It's for Chuckie Egg 1 what Jet Set Willy is for Manic Miner, only more fun to play.3,5/5 -
My first Greasemonkey script, up for testingI've decided to play with Greasemonkey and javascript today. (Greasemonkey is an add-on under Firefox)<br><br>Here's my first script written purely f…
... .navbar-header { font-size: 32pt !important; font-weight: bold !important; }
font-weight: bold !important;}
/* ... }
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The PrisonerThere were a handful of text adventures based on The Prisoner, but how about a flip-screen graphical adventure game.<div>I think with backgrounds a b…
I'm thinking that a perspective like that of Pyracurse would be quite suitable.
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My first Greasemonkey script, up for testingI've decided to play with Greasemonkey and javascript today. (Greasemonkey is an add-on under Firefox)<br><br>Here's my first script written purely f…
... .navbar-header { font-size: 32pt !important; font-weight: bold !important;
...
.PanelInfo .PostTitle{ font-weight: bold !important; background-color: transparent; ... navbar-brand, .Username{
font-weight: bold !important;
}
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1985-2015.A topic where we can review games released on the Speccy 30 years ago, or, anyway, talk about that year.
Paws [Artic Computing]by Anthony Adam
This is a colourful maze game with a couple of original features.You're a cat and you must find your kittens and bring them all home, but the neighborhood is ridden with dogs tryingto stop you and kill you. There ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
... * this hack (disabling traps in ROM 0) works. This is a ... guide has the helpful words “ROM 1 must be paged in ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
In reality an actual Fuller joystick clashes with just about everything out there - but specifically with Kempston joysticks. Because it only looks at bit A7 going low, an IN 31 (or IN-55 or IN-95) will set it off. Fuller interfaces are hard to find, and ... -
Hardware damage due to software?<p>I'm not afraid to ask a stupid question, and I find it incredibly easy to do so in the hardware forum!</p><p>Is it possible to damage your Spectru…
... does not appear in the ROM or EPROM control lines... So ... CPU writes to a ROM address, the ROM/EPROM also respond X ... -
Floating Point Package Math48<br>I came across a neat little floating point package for the z80 and I'm adapting it now to work with z88dk and sdcc. There is an interesting…
... end, including the native zx rom so that the compilers can ... use the rom for fp for a big ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
velesoft has a list of ports on his website: http://velesoft.speccy.cz/zxporty-cz.htm
I wasn't aware of the one you posted, but it's a good one. At least more reliable than my memory. It could do with perhaps a mark between the two 8-bit ... -
It's a Pixel THING - recent retrogaming Youtube channelHi, guys! I've recently started my own YouTube channel "[B]It's a Pixel THING[/B]" where I do weekly videos about retrogaming (Spectrum, Amiga, DOS)…
Let's take a journey through time and watch the announcements and birth of many of today's greatest video games and systems since the very first year of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.This is Part 1 of 2 of Pixel THING's E3 retrospective.
E3 ... -
Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation.Features that are still wanted in Spectrum emulation. 4 USB joystick/gamepad input for real multiplayer games - Yes, Bomb Munchies.... - Sinclair 12…
velesoft has a list of ports on his website: http://velesoft.speccy.cz/zxporty-cz.htm
I wasn't aware of the one you posted, but it's a good one. At least more reliable than my memory. It could do with perhaps a mark between the two 8-bit ... -
Which games would you remake? Or like to see a mockup of?We all have a list of titles that we know or felt was not good enough or simply rushed to market without thought or effort. So which titles would you…
Absolutely agree with Kung Fu Master. One on One is another game I'd remake.
As for never released conversions for the Spectrum, Choplifter. -
Batman: Arkham Knight (oh dear!)<span style="font-weight: normal;">I'm surprised that no one's mentioned </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Batman: Arkham Knight</span> on here…
I'm surprised that no one's mentioned Batman: Arkham Knight on here...
Ahem :-) (Just realised there's no post numbers now).
I'm really, really surprised it's such a state, particularly after the buggy Origins, but sometimes these ... -
Developing a gameHello. <div><br><div>Karl McNeil and me are developing a game. Its Isometric and with scroll.</div><div>I want to show you, for testing and perh…
>My principal interest is the playability of the game and possible bugs.
As for bugs: firing a bullet (or whatever it is) destroys existing bullet. But you must know it already :)
