Dutchman2000 Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 Another update: Keithen found some time over the Labor Day weekend to get some more things done. The only things left to get done are the Pulsars, Enemy shots and Zooming. The new graphics by Michael Kosaka are a lot better then the ones in the existing prototype. The flippers are no longer as blocky and they flip a lot cleaner. Once Keithen sends me his latest build I will try and get some screenshots up. It's getting closer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thanks for the update. Very cool. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 What? Not even a picture or two? C'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 What? Not even a picture or two? C'mon! Ron- Keithen wants to fix a few vexing bugs before he sends me a playable version to evaluate. When that happens, I will post some new screenshots showing the new enemy graphics. I haven't even seen them yet, but I am really looking forward to it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Anybody know what 'zooming' is? Is that when you finish a wave and you fly by it? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I wonder how much of the code / graphics would be re-usable for a 7800 version? I know the DLLs are completely different, but as far as game logic and just the definition of the sprites... Does it use character mode as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Anybody know what 'zooming' is? Is that when you finish a wave and you fly by it? Allan Yes, that is when you finish a wave and "zoom" through the tube (avoiding spikes if there are any) then fly through space and land on the next tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 This is sounding wicked!! I only have an A8 though. Same thoughts for 5200 Adventure II... Wish I was a 5200 man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I don't like being on this side of the waiting game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcleverly Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 sweet!!! can't wait. now i seem to remember that there's only gonna be so many released. how are you (albert) planning on working that, will there be an anouncement beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcleverly Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 bump. Nothing new to report, Keithen hasn't had time lately to do any coding but he did promise me a playable version soon. More news when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Michael... Kosaka? Wasn't he a developer at Electronic Arts before they went all Darth Vader on us? That's pretty impressive that you were able to get him involved in this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2KFREEKER Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Oh happy day? Soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) Michael... Kosaka? Wasn't he a developer at Electronic Arts before they went all Darth Vader on us? That's pretty impressive that you were able to get him involved in this project! Started at Epyx working on the Games series before moving to EA, a large part of Skate or Die and working on a bundle of other titles. I think he was at EA until the end of the 90s. Not sure what he's doing now... care to inform me? Edited October 3, 2007 by Mayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I don't like being on this side of the waiting game! Suffer! I'm psyched by all this. It's fun waiting on hot new Atari 5200 titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 You sound like you need to buy a 5200! I'm don't have one, but damnit I'll get one. This is sounding wicked!! I only have an A8 though. Same thoughts for 5200 Adventure II... Wish I was a 5200 man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I used to think this but.. No. I doubt I ever will. My XEGS works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelRunner Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The pricing is not yet known, Albert might know as he is handling all the publishing. The main problem is coming up with 300 cartridge cases. I bought a box of Berzerk/ Pac Man/ Super Breakout carts off eBay a few years ago. Is 80 a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2KFREEKER Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hmm, too bad you can't do a speacial cart that is transparent with a blue light in it when it turns on. That would so be awesome, especially because it is Tempest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 UPDATE: Keithen has added the spinners and the spikes so things are progressing. He just needs a few more programming days before he can send me a playable version to test. I will try to post any screenshots that I can once that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 That would so be awesome, especially because it is Tempest! Thank you. Thank you very much... Actually you probably could do that somehow. All you would need to do is get power to the LED's somehow. Isn't there a power line in the cartridge port? Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 That would so be awesome, especially because it is Tempest! Thank you. Thank you very much... Actually you probably could do that somehow. All you would need to do is get power to the LED's somehow. Isn't there a power line in the cartridge port? Tempest It has been done with a 2600 cart before (Tronman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 That would so be awesome, especially because it is Tempest! Thank you. Thank you very much... Actually you probably could do that somehow. All you would need to do is get power to the LED's somehow. Isn't there a power line in the cartridge port? Tempest It has been done with a 2600 cart before (Tronman) Yes, but someone would have to create molds for 5200 cartridge shells (which to my knowledge has never been done) and then produce a run of translucent carts. Would be very cool, but also crazy expensive, especially for the 5200 where you'd never recoup your investment in the molds. I sure would have liked to have new cartridge shells for Adventure II, as I spent a great deal of time removing labels, removing glue residue, disassembling the carts, and finally scrubbing the cart halves under running water (mainly to get rid of all the crap that gets stuck in the grooves along the sides). If I was to make a new 5200 shell, it would be a much simpler design!! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Allan Edited October 24, 2007 by Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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