JagFan422 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Please use this thread from now on to discuss any issues/problems/ideas/suggestions/overall conversation regarding the 5200 HSC!! Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Try adding the game title into the title of the week's post. I noticed that the first round had been posted, but I wasn't sure what the game was until I got into the thread. If you get a really popular game, this will let all the members know and it'll bring in some participation (like Beef Drop did for the 7800 last year). Speaking of, though I don't have a Beef Drop cart, maybe it would be a good choice of game for this HSC. For what it's worth, here's my list of games (and suggestions) Space Invaders Kangaroo Qix Soccer Football Defender Star Raiders Galaxian Missile Command Pac-Man Super Brealout Pole Position RealSports Baseball Frogger Q*Bert Keystone Kapers River Raid I've also got acces to both Miner 2049er and Bounty Bob Strikes Back via emulation. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1272742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagFan422 Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 yeah i have a pretty good collection of games too including a couple 8-bit ports, I was also thinking about also adding like acheivements to the competition, instead of high scores, like, for Real Sports Baseball, if you can beat the computer by 10 runs or more, post it. This would add a little more than just the sometime mind numbing task of playing for high score. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1272854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 SORRY, forgot to change to ATARI5200 for this. logged in differently at work and home. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1272855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Kai Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 (edited) Every game should be played on the default 'power on' settings. Unless we vote otherwise. But regardless every player should be on the same settings. Edited April 8, 2007 by Gunstarhero Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1272899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 what would everybody think about doing a 5200 exclusive game for next round? Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Folks - Im having a few EMU issues here - VSS doesnt support joysticks, Atari800win keeps crashing on me and MESS will start Centipede but wont allow me to start........... Im trying to get MESS going - but for some reason with Centipede the F1 key wont start - anyone have any emu success? Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 what would everybody think about doing a 5200 exclusive game for next round? I think we should play Qix! Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 you actually are reading my mind, i thought about that last night and thought it would be an excellent game for a round 2. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Folks - Im having a few EMU issues here - VSS doesnt support joysticks, Atari800win keeps crashing on me and MESS will start Centipede but wont allow me to start........... Im trying to get MESS going - but for some reason with Centipede the F1 key wont start - anyone have any emu success? I'll check my Atari800Win settings when I get home from work. I usually use the Dreamcast version, but the settings should be the same. Also, you have to select the right kind of cartridge when you start the binary...I think Centipede is a 2 chip game, but I don't recall for sure. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Ah that was it - 2 chip set fixed it Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1273780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) I'm up for Qix. How about a challenge to split the Qix at least, say, seven times, and get the bonus for 99% completion with the 7X plus multiplier. Here's a suggestion for some challenges: Post your own high score for a game you're really good at. The crowd here will have fun tearing it apart for you. I tell ya, there are players who get bloodthirsty for that high score, and they'll keep trying until they nail it. To add insult to injury, though, obtain a high on a more difficult setting than the HSC is being played on. Edited April 11, 2007 by shadow460 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1274865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lintwarp Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Please use this thread from now on to discuss any issues/problems/ideas/suggestions/overall conversation regarding the 5200 HSC!! I'd like to vote for Miner 2049er as an upcoming game. I was really good at that one back in the day, but I'm not sure how I would do now. By the way, you wouldn't be able to use the cheat/warp method! You'd have to start at zone 1 station 1 and see how far you could get. Everyone would be on the "honor system". Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1275647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hopefully I'll get around to playing Centipede this weekend. But my all time high score is only around 25K. For future games, I suggest another common one for the next one. I agree with Qix. Then we need to go ahead and do a rarer title, something like Star Trek or maybe Death Star Battle. Then alternate between common and rare/repro/hack games. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1276850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Qix would be great - I haven't played it nearly as much as I'd like. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1277348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I don't think warping in Miner would make the game easier. If anything, you land in a harder level, but you'd still only have 0 points. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1277514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 (edited) by popular demand, the 2nd round of the HSC is going to be the game Qix. Competition will start sometime tomorrow, watch for a round 2 thread to be started with the rules and everything. Also going to add a suprise You can probably guess what it is though if you look. Edited April 20, 2007 by Atari5200 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1281961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
82atari5200 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Awesome. Getting my cheap ass digital camera hooked up tonight. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1282029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 A tip for Qix if anyone doesn't know about this. You can trap the sparx with a little ingenuity. Assuming you're at the bottom of the screen, this is what you do. 1) Make two very narrow vertical boxes not too far apart, close enough so you can draw between them in about a second or so. 2) When the sparx come down the sides of the boxes, be on the inner side of one box about midway up, and draw across to the other one. It takes timing, but you should reach the other side just as the sparx coming down that side passes underneath you. 3) Now both sparx are under a box you've just drawn. Quickly move up and draw another line across to the vertical box you were initially on. You MUST do this before the sparx reaches the top of the box you drew in step 2. If you've done this right, both sparx will be stuck doing an eternal loop. It's best to do this at the start of the level (when both sparx come out of the top center and meet at the same time at the bottom. But you can do each sparx separately, and it's really easier to do it that way. Once the sparx are trapped, it becomes a simple matter of trapping the Qix so you can get 99% of the screen. Plus, once the double Qix appears, split the heck out of those guys. Then eventually rake in the points. If you split them enough, even a paltry 90% of the screen yields a respectable bonus. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1284453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 yea but i die constantly trying to split them, i suck ,i just have to accept it. this is not my game. Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1284499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Ok, I just (finally) got going on this... Question... Of the 4 rounds so far, only round 3 (Beef Drop) has an "end" date, which is this Sunday. Is it too late to submit for rounds 1 & 2 (not that I think I'll be able to top any of them. ) Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1302918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) yes, the HSC run for 2 weeks, starts Saturday ends on 2nd Saturday after start, at least as best as I can somedays i'm off. I actually forgot to put the end date in round 4, i will add it. Edited May 25, 2007 by Atari5200 Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/105032-official-5200-hsc-discussion-thread/#findComment-1303071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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