accousticguitar Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 It will be sold in the AtariAge store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yep. Eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Seems like the ship flies to fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I wonder if it runs faster on Stella than real hardware? Seems like the ship flies to fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's using a constant 262 scanlines, so I don't see how it will differ from real hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I have games that run faster in Stella than Z26. So I don't know which one is correct. Its probablly best to test this game on real hardware which I don't have. - The graphics flicker about every 3 seconds. - Ship seems to fly too fast and is hard to control. - I can almost beat the first level by staying in the same place and shooting. - The "pellets" are not very smart and are not adding any extra challenge. The graphics are the strong point. I think you just need to tighten up the AI and control. It's using a constant 262 scanlines, so I don't see how it will differ from real hardware. Edited May 31, 2012 by CrazyChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiki Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I have games that run faster in Stella than Z26. So I don't know which one is correct. Perhaps you are syncing to your PC monitor refresh? If yes, you should turn that off. Never trust shit like LCD, plasma... always use a CRT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 For flickering, use OpenGL rendering whenever possible in Stella; DON'T USE SOFTWARE MODE. A real system runs at approx. 60Hz (59.97 to be exact); this occurs at 262 scanlines. So Stella also runs at 60Hz, and again, I can't see how it would be faster than real hardware. EDIT to respond to Maiki: If you're using an LCD and OpenGL, you definitely should use vsync, since all LCDs on the market today are at 60Hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 My problems with flickering graphics and difficult control were due to my emulator settings. I still think the first level is a little too easy and the "energy pills" not very smart? - Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Uh.. Holy. F$#k. HOLY F$###%^&K!!!! Yes!! Yes!! This looks amazing!! STOKED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) How do I know when the guy is getting ready to blast me? Edited June 2, 2012 by CrazyChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Alright I played enough Star Castle on Funspot's arcade cab this past weekend to provide this additional information: - A maximum of three successive shots are fired at a time How do I know when the guy is getting ready to blast me? It is supposed to be when there is a clear break in the rings and the cannon is pointing in your direction Edited June 6, 2012 by rmaerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just a brief update: We managed to increase the vertical screen size to at least 200 pixel vertically (probably more). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Dracon Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hey people here's an online Vectrex emulator with StarCastle loaded as default game, so you can play it on vector form if you're not familiar. http://www.twitchasylum.com/jsvecx/ (firefox, chrome or opera) Just a brief update: We managed to increase the vertical screen size to at least 200 pixel vertically (probably more). Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFWarrior Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I know I'm WAY late to the party here. I played a version at the Portland Retro show at the Atari Age booth last year (2012). I've been looking here for the physical game but it never showed up. I finally picked up a harmony cart JUST to play this game on hardware. You did an amazing job on this. It's outstanding. Hats off!!! I will certainly pick up the physical cart when it is out. It's probably best this didn't come up when I was a kid, I probably would have flunked out of school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I know I'm WAY late to the party here. I played a version at the Portland Retro show at the Atari Age booth last year (2012). I've been looking here for the physical game but it never showed up. I finally picked up a harmony cart JUST to play this game on hardware. You did an amazing job on this. It's outstanding. Hats off!!! I will certainly pick up the physical cart when it is out. It's probably best this didn't come up when I was a kid, I probably would have flunked out of school. Did you get the latest version, 101? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I can't edit my original post any more. The latest version is on this blog. The first file is for emulators, the second version is for Harmony. http://atariage.com/forums/blog/144/entry-9545-star-castle-developments/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFWarrior Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Oops, no I pulled an earlier version from the thread. I'll check out the latest build.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I will certainly pick up the physical cart when it is out. I will pickup development soon, promised. Not too much left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztee Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Is this any closer to a physical release?? Looking forward to getting my hands on a cart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Off topic a little but I am physically sick that I missed the Kickstarter chance to buy the other version of this game. If anyone wants to sell one (I know, unlikely) let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Off topic a little but I am physically sick that I missed the Kickstarter chance to buy the other version of this game. If anyone wants to sell one (I know, unlikely) let me know. Three things. This Star Castle is, in my opinion, better all around. You may find the ROM (not from me ). It's not the artfully crafted blinking cart & box. D. Scott has hinted he may not be finished. (Vague, I know... so was he.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have no doubt yours is better. Some people want to use 4k only as it was original, some constrain themselves in other ways. I say forget that and cram what you can in the cart. I just hated missing the KS for the novelty of the clear case and the idea behind it. It would have most likely been one of the few on my shelf rather than in my Atari. I usually don't collect a game unless I like it but there are exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Its 8k, not 4k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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