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How to tell if I have a Spectrum ZX 16K or 48K?Hi all, I'm a total newbie to the good old Spectrum and I got three spectrums in one box together with som other old computers. The spectrums seem…
... there a program I can type in that would make the Speccy ... -
How to program Machine Code on a PC, and then run it on a speccy?Well, I've been looking into MC a bit more deeply recently - I reckon I could get my head round MC now. Back when I was a teenager, I couldn't see th…
... with its tabulation when viewed in a normal text editor.
It assembles using the built-in assembler in the WinApe emulator but it ... -
An MC question (sorry, there's no MC forum to post to!)Ok, still struggling with learning MC - but am getting there. I just can't find anywhere on the web / in books that explains how to do arrays in MC.…
This is really quite obvious stuff - arrays are just items stored linearly in memory. In assembler you just access any memory you decide is an array like an array. -
EmuZWin supports 256 color gamesI am sorry starting new topic, but you see this info is important a bit: new version 2.4 of the EmuZWin is available to download, and it supports 25…
... Re?ornizing AY presence fixed in some games/demos (AY input ... GFX Editor.
[*] In the Assembler, leading '$' character allowed to ... character? (like in TASM - Telemark table-driven Assembler). These both are ... be turned off in Assembler Options (new) dialog. -
An MC question (sorry, there's no MC forum to post to!)Ok, still struggling with learning MC - but am getting there. I just can't find anywhere on the web / in books that explains how to do arrays in MC.…
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Hi Folks - message from Pitcalc manWow - only just come across this site - very impressive indeed. I'm amazed at how well Spectrum emulators etc. have developed (just downloaded Z80)si…
Print 'n' Plotter SPRITE MACHINEJust got this from an ebay seller this afternoon. I just TZXd it and sent it to the Steve at the vault, yet it might be a while before it gets put up…
... it down. You can work in 128k with Hisoft Basic too ... to explore.
for type-in adventures i guess it would ...GB Max SoftwareEllo chums... I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about GB Max Software? Specifically, if they have a list of games "by" them, and what they were…
... from Jackson Soft that published type-in listings? Yes, the listings ... were original software; and in fact some issues came with ... were [I]not[/I] produced in Italy... However I suppose that ... the tape magazines specialized in text adventures which published ...new programmer needs information hi , i have been learning c++ for a while and am trying to make games using windows but being 28 and nostalgic , i thought it would be fun try and f…
... , but everything is written in assembler and is accessible from assembly ... . Z80ASM is the assembler used by z88dk (the ... could have been written in C (or assembler) using different sprite ... stuff has to be written in assembly.
The ...Best adventures (from 2 points of view)Allright, adventurers, I'd like your advice on what are the best adventures from 2 points of view: 1 - Best plot, atmosphere (i.e. a game where you …
... , it's The Hobbit. First type-in I had and I got ... technically than many much later type-ins but the Level 9 ...So how many coders do we have here?Just out of interest, how many coders do we have here who are capable of knocking out a game? [ This Message was edited by: Swainy on 2004-02-02 15:…
Rob, do you by any chance have a copy of those two games, in ANY format? They would be welcome additions to the Type-in project. :)games with digitized speechI can only think of one... METEOR STORM by Quicksilva Are there many more?
... to have a lot of type-in applications for you to use ... to dabble with making games in BASIC and their apps were ... been written by Tim Follin in fact).sorry for repost, but can you give me the C64 games siteThere are a couple of site I was given earlier by someone on this board where I can download and play old C64 games. Can you send me there again? Tha…
... that the person didnt just type in [url="http://www.c64.com ...andre?s night offyo speccies! how many levels does it have? :) besides that question its a really nutty game by THE GOD! ;)
Haha.. yeah its shite! ;)
btw was it a "type-in" listing in the CVG mag or what?andre?s night offyo speccies! how many levels does it have? :) besides that question its a really nutty game by THE GOD! ;)
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Yep it was a type in. And yes I spent hours ... typing it in to be presented with a ...listing in computer & video gamesHello! I am searching for the june-issue of CVG from 1984 with the "Andre?s Night Off" listing was in.. someone have that one? or maybe can scan that…
Dasse, if you are looking for the type-in specifically you'll find it in the type-ins section of the WoS archives.Problem with RealSpectrumWhy am I having difficulty getting certain games to laod in RealSpectrum? The game seems to be loading ok then the screen goes black and nothing hap…
... game loaded but when i type in my name i get a ...Type-ins for non-standard languagesDoes anyone know if there has ever been any type-in programs for non-standard languages e.g. Forth, Micro Prolog etc. I recently bought copies of tho…
... is actually listings I can type in to further my knowledge of ...debuggingI have read a fair bit about z80 machine code and am ready to experiment using Tasm. One concern is how would you debug using this method of programm…
... in comparison to programming 1983-style (having to reload your assembler ... - good advice for programming in any language, but especially for ... things get a bit fiddly in assembler because it's not so ... program is most effectively done in your favourite text editor ...Type-ins for non-standard languagesDoes anyone know if there has ever been any type-in programs for non-standard languages e.g. Forth, Micro Prolog etc. I recently bought copies of tho…
Maybe Arjun should expand from only Basic type-ins. I have an assembly program I made reverse engineering from a M.C. type-in that he hasn't taken.debuggingI have read a fair bit about z80 machine code and am ready to experiment using Tasm. One concern is how would you debug using this method of programm…
... , things get a bit fiddly in assembler because it's not so ...Password for ScepticalDoes anyone know what it is? I'm referring to the original release of Bored of the Rings, not the Silversoft re-release. Necros!
... you don't need to type in the password.
Toodle ...Idea about improving EmulatorHi, I got a bright idea today how to improve such excellent emulators a bit more. Okay, disassemblers are available in nearly every one new released …
... very much "Spectrum-specific" in that it (and the z88 ... support. What we have in z88dk already is what has ... easily. You can program in assembler or C or both. ... that will be added in future is the Ultimate ... stuff that is living in a partially complete state ...Against Our Better Judgement... SPIN 0.5 **TEST** ReleaseOk, this is probably not a good idea, but we felt that 0.41 being what it is, 0.5 should make it's presence felt. So head on over to [url="http://ww…
... /> I really like the build-in assembler and I'm gonna use ... installment of my ZX spectrum assembler tutorial in KiloByte if you don ...Early Speccy Memories ThreadHiya. Right Ok. I want to start a thread going here and I want to know all about your early days with speccys. I am 31 now. I got involved with spec…
... into the computer shop in town every Saturday, to ... the books containing games to type in, plus many blank tapes ... them on. The newsagents in town sold the early ... read any computer magazines in those days, so I ... wouldn't know in advance whether the game ...Early Speccy Memories ThreadHiya. Right Ok. I want to start a thread going here and I want to know all about your early days with speccys. I am 31 now. I got involved with spec…
... white portable's) were in a store cupboard and you ... and copy in my own handwriting a few type-ins for ... then :( .. Well I could in WHSMITHS cause I got to ... called SNIPER on the Vic20 in, wait for it .. RUMBOLOWS ... hrs that took me to type in. I know, tell me ...Ultimate PollIt seems that most people like giving their profiles/opinions, so here's another one... see if I can make a poll out of it :) (some questions may ha…
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AGENT ... generally contained more Dragon 32 type-in games than most mags at ...Name That Game (Again)Ok this is my first "Name That Game" but its been bugging me for a while and I can't find it anywhere. Very early game, I first played in at my mate…
That first game could be Ground Attack from Silversoft.
The second I have no idea. Can't remember any of these type of games as type-in games, but Ground Force Zero from Titan is a good Spectrum version of this game.ZX Spin v0.501 out nowStill a test version folks, but this is pretty good stability wise, if I may say. Though I suspect that you're all going to prove me wrong :-) An…
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* If you ... would be d HL, 22528 in this case -> l would ... I still LOVE the built in assembler! :DFinishing my Ragnar game...Hi all, Way back then, in my youth, I worked on a game for the Speccy called "Ragnar", which was a 3d isometric style mcoded game written from scrat…
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