desiv Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Bob, what would it take to get you to program some of these masterpieces for the 2600? Don't listen to the non-believer Bob!!!! The Church of the 7800 worships your production and devotion. Don't let yourself be swayed by the gold-laced tongues of those of the Cult of the 2600!!!! They'll steal your soul and dance happily on your defiled grave!! Shun the non-believer!!! Shun... Shuuuuuuuuunnnnnn...... desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 They'll steal your soul and dance happily on your defiled grave!! I assure you, no dancing here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Needless to say, put me down for one as usual Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 The 7800 needs him more than the 2600 anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 You 2600ers have enough programmers! And for every ten of us 7800 guys we can take on thirty 2600 guys.. yeah thats right we are just that much more powerfull... SO BACK OFF!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Armor attack plus? I was thinking the same thing myself. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Primitive Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Yet another legendary arcade game finds its way to the 7800! Great work. This is a favorite of mine on the Vectrex. My girlfriend can kick my ass at this game. Edited March 31, 2013 by Future Primitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Bob And for sure;count me in for a cart,when it is available greetings walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 - Tweak tank movement so they don't stop moving and don't get stuck in cornersTimeout, reverse, and circle in either direction. A simpler approach would be to allow the tank to "slide" around such areas if a timeout occurs (i.e. an imaginary line that eliminates an inside corner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongolo Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Wow, what a surprise! I was having a tough time coming to terms with PacManPlus's 7800 programming retirement. And now, he announces another terrific arcade conversion! What a wonderful surprise. Please sign me up for a copy of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'm very interested in the game too! Bob's games are great! Thank you, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Bob, please don't go to the 2600 kingdom......the 2600 cult already has 1000s of games for the 2600system to play...................The 7800 has less than 100.........We need you to stay the King of 7800 games so you single handly double the amount of games for the 7800 for years to come.......I personally vow to purchase every single 7800 game you put out.......Thanks Bob .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 this game is two player head to head? Anyway to add co-op mode, i.e. two humans vs. the evil computer? looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nice Bob, add me to the list when available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 You guys are too cool - thank you @Nukey: thanks - although it seems like I have to re-work the tank movement itself at this point as I had one or two ...just... travel... slowly... off... the... side... of... the... screen... @Allan - good to see you around again! A couple of things: - As I said above, I am re-working the tank movement. - There is a two player cooperation mode. - I can't go over to the 2600 side; it's too difficult for me. Thanks again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 You guys are too cool - thank you @Allan - good to see you around again! I'm always here. Just don't post as much in the 7800 forum. Always read your posts though. - I can't go over to the 2600 side; it's too difficult for me. [Cough!]Good![Cough!][Cough!][Cough!] Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 - I can't go over to the 2600 side; it's too difficult for me. I highly doubt it; but the longer we can convince you that that is the case and you have to stay here, the better. So, in that spirit: I heard that if you make even one mistake while programming the 2600, it catches on fire and burns down your house. Also, it sometimes randomly explodes if it doesn't like you. You're probably safer with the 7800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Oh, Bob, you know my answer. (One for me, please, one for meeee!) Though I don't frequent the boards nearly as much as I used to (family issues and other aspects of life keep intruding. ), I'm a 7800 supporter 'til the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I heard that programming on the 2600 can cause spontaneous combustion to the programmer as well as the hardware. Also, some say that programming on the 7800 leads to better health and longevity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 You guys are too cool - thank you @Nukey: thanks - although it seems like I have to re-work the tank movement itself at this point as I had one or two ...just... travel... slowly... off... the... side... of... the... screen... @Allan - good to see you around again! A couple of things: - As I said above, I am re-working the tank movement. - There is a two player cooperation mode. - I can't go over to the 2600 side; it's too difficult for me. Thanks again. Hi Bob we need you in the 7800 forum greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckH Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Wow. Another tank game from Bob after Failsafe which was great. I tried out the original in MAME and it appears to only have one maze and Bob will have many. Great. Bob, will you have the sounds like the original with the morse code in the background? The MAME version has samples which are easily available. Looking great so far. Good luck with finishing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 You are too funny guys Thank you I worked on this early this morning, but forgot to post it, so I'm doing this really quick: Here is a WIP. Things on my list: - One maze (the original) for now... Hope to have about 16 in total. - Tank movement is still 'iffy'... I kind of like it though. Keep in mind though, that they are allowed to move about halfway into the 'borders' - Need to work on collision detection. i.e. if you sit still, and the tanks don't shoot you, they will run right over you without killing you. If you move, however, while a tank is on top of you, you're dead. (I know how to take care of this; just haven't done it yet) - A few sounds missing. NOTE: Being that I don't have a CCII any more, can those of you with one (PAL and NTSC), let me know how this works on the real thing? NOTE2: I did implement flicker in this game. There are 4 tanks, 4 turrets, 4 turret shots, 2 players, 4 player shots (2 from each), two helicopter blades and 2 helicopter bodies... all that can theoretically be on the same line. Thanks, and enjoy- Bob ArmorAtk.A78 ArmorAtkP.A78 ARMORATK.bin ArmorAtkP.bin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'll check it on my CC2 when I get home but I'll probably need a bin first since I've never removed a header before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just played it a bit on the CC2. Seems to work well. Is there a competition mode planned? Is your tank so small compared to the rest in the arcade game. I don't feel to manly with that tiny tank. Great job Bob. Another homerun for you. And speeking of Homerun, how about......just kidding. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Hi Bob great Plays very well.And you should only do what you want.You have all time for a release.I am glad to have you here in the 7800 forum,cause you are the BEST greetings Walter Edited April 2, 2013 by gambler172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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