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Lemon64, WOS and the meaning of gamesI've just read a thread started last week on lemon64.com by the site administrator Kim Lemon, and he talks about how the whole C64 scene bores him no…
... he talks about how it doesn't do anything for him now ... the same fate - loading up Manic Miner to find some stupid message ... just nostalgia? I think that Manic Miner could teach a lot of ... are so well designed, age doesn't have any bearing on it ... -
I am an absolute emu. nooby! Can someone please explain in steps how to run tap/zip files?I'm using the Klive emulator because it's the only one I've been able to run on my PC (Pentium 4, Windows XP). I can use sna and z80 files okay (wow!…
... 4, Windows XP). I can use sna and z80 files okay ... ! you say), but I haven't been able to get any ... out on Knight Lore and Manic Miner, among others! Please assist. Cheers ... -
Tough paging questionOK... Take this: 1. We have a program compiled and run from within GENS under a Pentagon 128K environment. 2. The program works perfectly. 3. We sav…
... any sort of interface and doesn't rely on the machine's ... , doesn't rely on the Penta's 256/512K memory. It doesn't even use ... the ROM.
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Help with iPAQ 2215 and PcoketCliveHi guys, I use Pocket Clive on my iPAQ and it runs lovely on 99% of the games I have tried, but one of my age old favorites has always been Lords of …
Hi guys, I use Pocket Clive on my iPAQ ... I try to load the rom in (have tried tap and ... screen but then dies and doesn't go to the first menu ... -
Pentagon interface news from VELESOFTIt's from Xagon's board. It is about new interface for Speccy - it make Your comp compatible with Pentagon (and not only) and also it gives You up t…
... all 128k pages (ULA doesn't slow down
them ... all modes.
(sets 48k ROM)
- in ... for ALLRAM is possible to use only the
128kB ... />
- instead of ROM there will be EPROM 128kB ... pluggable right into the ZX ROM (and HAL) socket.
InterruptsA small piece intended for the FAQ. Comments, corrections, additions welcome. Notably: * How long does the 48K ULA hold /INT low? * What happens i…
... makes IM 2 easy to use. Unfortunately, some hardware devices ... be to use spare space in the ROM as a ... the first byte of the ROM (DI, 0xf3) would ... interrupt routine. However, this doesn't work on the 128K machines ... was intended that the ROM would jump to the ...TZX and the ZX81Evenin All. EightyOne is now is a state where I can support a more descriptive tape format. I know how some people have been calling for tzx suppor…
... Virtually All ZX81 tapes use the standard ROM routine. So, for ...
"ROM/RAM type add-ons" gets ... 0 ZX80 ROM
1 ZX81 ROM
2 ASZMIC ROM
... 3 TREE-FORTH ROM< ... File Format but it doesn't have a Hardware ID ...There's a bug in my Speccy, Dear Liza, Dear Liza...Hi guys, Just me being annoying again - Can anyone out there in 'Internetland' help me with ideas about what could be causing a bug in my Speccy em…
... boots fine from a 48K ROM image, giving the '(c) ... by it, but changing it doesn't do anything. Also the ... (b & 128 == 128)" doesn't equal "if ((b & 128 ... somewhere that the sun doesn't shine as it is...< ... 'll likey get to use the proggy when its finished ...Can't tune into spectrumHi - I recently discovered an old ZX Spectrum in amongst a load of junk (it's the 48K version). Not sure whether it works yet because when I try to t…
... TV, I can't find it (it just doesn't seem to be ... fault with this spectrum (wouldn't be surprised, it's ...
I'm having to use a AC->DC adapter ... not be correct), I don't hear anything:
... or my syntax which isn't working.
Alright, ...Games Club updateRight first i've setup this new username so people can see posts for the club more easily I've also created a dedicated email address and web site, …
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[ This Message ...How to detect 48k modeHow can you detect if a 128k machine is in 48k mode (from an emulation point of view, not via BASIC or machine code)? Checking the current rom? But …
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Checking the current rom? But the 128k uses the ... 48k rom for stuff.
Detecting if ... address 0 of the 48k rom is accessed? But the SPECTRUM ... longer in use and I read somewhere that SPECTRUM doesn't disable paging ...Cronosoft gets it's first FATWA issued against it.I've just heard from Andy from the Crap Games Competition, that our crap game 'MANIC MUSLIM' has received a complaint. Here's the complaint... [qu…
... , that our crap game 'MANIC MUSLIM' has received a complaint ... "Manic Miner" - a game similar to this one.
It
doesn't have ... quite truthfully be described as Manic! ;) Maybe I should have ... I'd called the game 'Manic Builder' and had FRED ...Lerm MicroMate - SDPHi All, I'm having a go at preserving a microdrive version of Lerm MicroMate. I?ve got a few problems, though, as the software has been unbelievably…
... real Interface 1 with v2 ROM! I?ve used MaxDesktop to ... of the cartridge, but this doesn?t support backing up files to ... ?t MERGE ?r? from microdrive as it auto runs. If I use ...Classic games you don't likeProbably most people will hate me but I have to say it. "Manic Miner" & "Jet Set Willy" - two Speccy classic games. But I don't understand why they b…
... I have to say it. "Manic Miner" & "Jet Set Willy" - two ... classic games. But I don't understand why they became classic ...HELP -- anybody got WIndows 98?Or some halfway-decent CD-burner software which will work under Win95? I recently upgraded my CD-Rom drive to CD-RW, because they're so cheap nowada…
... I recently upgraded my CD-Rom drive to CD-RW, ... frankly, I really don't see the point of spending ... really excellent BTW) won't even install under Win95, ... at"]bloody[/url] thing doesn't recognise that the drive is ... CD-Text support.? I use it only because I ...What Spectrum games have yet to be bettered on any machine?What Spectrum games do you think are still better than any other of their types, on any machine? I mean, Turbo Esprit is an absolute classic, but I t…
... technical masterpiece, butI wouldn't count that, as ... nonetheless Psion Scrabble wouldn't make this list. Neither ... DOS Chess program I use, plus the DOS ... . me!)
Manic Miner: The best single screen 2D ... whilst the Sentinel didn't seem to capture the ...ANN: Alchemist Software FTP site up and runningHi guys and gals Just a quick post to announce that the my new FTP site (address in my sig) is up and running. To log in, just log in as annonymous…
... as a password. It doesn't have to be a genuine ... found the FTP site to use etc. Put these messages ... in progress - it isn't pretty, it's quite rough ... that), your download speeds aren't going to be brilliant - ... /> Lots of new Amiga CD ROM images added now.
< ...T.L.L.I used to like playing this game. In fact, Costa Panayi was a bit of a genius - this game probably has the best full colour scrolling I can think of.…
... game ideas which could make use of this to avoid colour ... isometric scrolling in H.A.T.E.!
Anyway, back ... to T.L.L. Does anyone know ... rather tricky position, so it doesn't show what happens at the ...Unknown gems...While idly browsing through my TZX Vault CD yesterday I came across a few interesting games. Eugen - Lord of the bathrooms: right from the main scr…
... . Excellent graphics and bold use of colour. Someone has ... good job with Andrew's manic miner editor. Anyone played this ... with Elite (although wasn't rated as high). I ... haven't managed to figure out ... looks nice but I couldn't start the game!
...Jet Set Willy Mobile Phone GameHas anyone seen this?: [url="http://www.sports.co.uk/games/260452/Jet_Set_Willy.htm"]http://www.sports.co.uk/games/260452/Jet_Set_Willy.htm[/url] "A…
... of the classic sequel to Manic Miner that plays just like 1984 ... mask. I bet Matt Smith doesn't see a penny of that ...What's your favourite death in a game?In a morbid fashion what is your favourite death in a game be it a quick sprite dies type thing or a brutal scene? Speccy only is preferable but feel…
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Jet Set Willy/Manic Miner: The noise of you dying ... 're not expecting it. It doesn't really apply to JSWII as ... me the actual act isn't particularly impressive.
Hotshot ...Do you use version control software?Hi, I wonder what, if any, version control people use in their development. I use PVCS 8 at work but get a little disgruntled at the cost, the RAM …
... if any, version control people use in their development.
< ... br /> I use PVCS 8 at work but ... made our changes we use a tool like Beyond ... same locale, though, this doesn't really matter. In 10 years ... similar way to how we use PVCS)?
...Questions from the new owner of a grey Spectrum +2I managed to pick up a grey Spectrum +2 off of ebay with cheap shipping (I'm in the US... it was $13 total and it has a Donkey Kong tape inside) and …
... I want to replace the ROM with an english version. I ... to do this anyway and use the newer ROMs like +3e ... I put a a +3e ROM(s) in this? If so ... ok and with the+3e ROM? It looks like the least ... external tape unit? One that doesn't risk the compter.
Aggravating problem with screensI've rewritten my Sam C runtime emulator code ( well almost ) to allow me to use my own routines for blitting sprites onto the screen, storing tiles …
... almost ) to allow me to use my own routines for blitting ... attached to your program calls ROM routines ( RST 16 and jump ... each time someone wanted to use a screen they have to ... be paged in - if SamC doesn't do that automatically ).
don't go Vista matesaGreetings. As you well know, there has been a massive campaign to push Vista into the users. I'm against it and always will be. Most of the ancient s…
... I'm sure we all use. Many smaller peripheral makers simply ... where even administrative users don't get full access to ... "complete this operation." But that doesn't complete anything. It just clears ... capabilities. Plus, you can't connect Xbox peripherals to Home ...Sam Revival Back Issue Bonanza!As a special offer throughout March, i'm giving 25% off back issues of Sam Revival magazine. So if you are looking to fill in gaps in your collection…
... drop me an email, or use the 'Contact Quazar' form on ... /> * Machine Code - maps
* Manic Miner and B-Dos articles continue ... Feature Articles
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DISK: T'n'T and Money Bags 1 1 ...The Movie Quote GameFirst off, i'm a little drunk. I'm positive my beer has just moved [i]itself[/i] 3 inches to the right on my desk too. I expect this thread to die …
... might help you beat Manic Miner, but it doesn't make you friends ;) hehe ...Can't get War of the Worlds to work on SPINAny reason? I use the .tap file, it loads up to the title screen, goes to the credit screen then doesn't do anything. I don't use SPIN as much as I …
Any reason?
I use the .tap file, it loads ... credit screen then doesn't do anything. I don't use SPIN as much ...Blok*Load on Multiface 128Spinning this off into a new thread to avoid cluttering up the original: [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17999&page=7[/u…
... version of the Multiface 128 (ROM version 3.5, identified as ... version of the Multiface 128 (ROM version 3.6, identified as ... most common version available for use with emulators.
The ... itself as "128K Load" and doesn't save programs in blocks)
