Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 It is coming along nicely! I have a prototype cartridge right now. Need to add some more things, tweak the 'feel' and then do bug testing....then send it to First Star to try. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 That looks great and I love the LTO box in the background as well! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Just putting the games aside for a second....man there are some great looking boxes coming to a underground lair shelf near you. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I just set up a large glass encased shelving unit that will hold the complete collection and Homebrews for years to come! Bring them on everyone, I can't wait! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 In addition to the game, I like seeing how these products evolve. Like the other thread for LTO-Flash! showing the printing operation and Al's thread showing Princess Rescue production evolve. It is just very interesting to me to see all of the steps, people, and products involved as it gives more insight as to what it truly takes to get these games in our hands. Not just a guy in his basement with supplies, a printer, and a screwdriver! What actually takes place is much more like what I would expect a much larger organization to do. Thanks for sharing the pictures Willie as it not only keeps us informed of how far along you are progressing, it also shows the many steps that could cause delays or longer than expected production times. I am definitely interested in getting this and the LTO-Flash!, and quality products are worth the wait. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 The one thing that impressed me about my printer was that they respected me as a small business. The PRESIDENT of the company took me into the board room with one of his Execs and asked me what I was looking for and answered all of my questions. Since then, I've done $40,000 in business with them. Not a lot for a company this size, but they treat me just as good as their big customers and I really appreciate it. It goes to show what it takes to print quality stuff.....Elektronite and LTO boxes get printed on a 3 million dollar printer. And, their biggest printer is 3 times as large and 10 times as expensive. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Just putting the games aside for a second....man there are some great looking boxes coming to a underground lair shelf near you. nope, you benn barred Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 when they go for sale Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 when they go for sale Do you mean "When do they go on sale?" Hopefully we have them ready by CGE and can show it at the show. Richard Spitalny the president of First Star Software, Inc. is going to the show, so I expect that he will want to show it off. He should have a few CIB copies but at the least a prototype with overlays and box. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Do you mean "When do they go on sale?" Hopefully we have them ready by CGE and can show it at the show. Richard Spitalny the president of First Star Software, Inc. is going to the show, so I expect that he will want to show it off. He should have a few CIB copies but at the least a prototype with overlays and box. Are to going to CGE? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 So it probably won't be available for sale at CGE? That could be a nice incentive/surprise at CGE. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Are to going to CGE? I am not sure. My house goes on sale August 1, and it really depends on cash flow. I'll probably decide to go or not by the end of August. Here are some pictures of Boulder Dash® 'almost complete in box'. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow the colours are incredibly vibrant. That's one good looking box. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 So it probably won't be available for sale at CGE? That could be a nice incentive/surprise at CGE. I can't speak for William, only speculate like you. These newer games are pushing the Intellivision into unheard of territory, and actual latent hardware bugs (or, quirks, as Joe has been affectionately calling them) are still being discovered. The capability to write larger games than likely ever envisioned is shaking out these issues. Identifying them and working around them is difficult, painstaking work. We haven't even hit the limits of the JLP board fully yet. So it's prudent to qualify these deadlines. It's a case of 'not knowing what we don't know'. But, the prudent thing is to expect that to happen, and try to plan for it. (Some would say to 'put slop in the schedule' ). As Kroz is running its final gauntlet of testing and crazy old quirk discovery, hopefully that experience will make Boulder Dash's similar run a bit easier. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 "Elektronite Pink" which of course was used with the very first DOTC box but ultimately didn't suit the original art that Cinemaware demanded we use. I've always been convinced that it would look great and I am very pleased with how it looks. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow the colours are incredibly vibrant. That's one good looking box. I was thinking the same, what a nice box. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Do you mean "When do they go on sale?" Hopefully we have them ready by CGE and can show it at the show. Richard Spitalny the president of First Star Software, Inc. is going to the show, so I expect that he will want to show it off. He should have a few CIB copies but at the least a prototype with overlays and box. thanks for the answer sorry for my english Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 thanks for the answer sorry for my english Don't worry about your English. Even some people that use it as a first language do not do well. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 thanks for the answer sorry for my english It's ok, I am an English teacher! I make money guessing what people mean :-) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's ok, I am an English teacher! I make money guessing what people mean :-) At last someone to understand us aliens. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 At last someone to understand us aliens. My wife is Thai. So, it is always a guessing game! My German, Thai, Japanese and French all suck, so I understand what English learners are going through, unlike some mono-lingual English teachers! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Do you mean "When do they go on sale?" Hopefully we have them ready by CGE and can show it at the show. Richard Spitalny the president of First Star Software, Inc. is going to the show, so I expect that he will want to show it off. He should have a few CIB copies but at the least a prototype with overlays and box. I am in for two at CGE on the spot if it happens! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Boulder Dash will NOT be sold at CGE. The BEST that can happen is a demonstration. Me being Canadian, I can't 'work' in the USA. Selling the game is 'working'. The logistics of getting all the games together and to Las Vegas are too much. I doubt many 'extra' copies will sell there. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Boulder Dash will NOT be sold at CGE. The BEST that can happen is a demonstration. Me being Canadian, I can't 'work' in the USA. Selling the game is 'working'. The logistics of getting all the games together and to Las Vegas are too much. I doubt many 'extra' copies will sell there. I understand the work component, not being able to legally sell in the States, but i think in theory you could have if were legally sell games made at least enough to cover cost of flight hotel and meals for the days there. Aliens, its a big topic here, very pushy subject. but I know the feeling. I am USA citizen born in the States and was detained for deportation by USA border patrol ( i had my usa birth certificate, USA passport and driver license) and still border patrol insisted i was here illegally, and processed me for deportation. When i met the judge, I ask him if I am being deported to NY bc thats where I was born. The judge quickly realized border patrol fucked up and released me..... 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I understand the work component, not being able to legally sell in the States, but i think in theory you could have if were legally sell games made at least enough to cover cost of flight hotel and meals for the days there. Aliens, its a big topic here, very pushy subject. but I know the feeling. I am USA citizen born in the States and was detained for deportation by USA border patrol ( i had my usa birth certificate, USA passport and driver license) and still border patrol insisted i was here illegally, and processed me for deportation. When i met the judge, I ask him if I am being deported to NY bc thats where I was born. The judge quickly realized border patrol fucked up and released me..... You experienced our justice system at its best. Errors happen, but this one was caught. It was inconvenient, but think of what could have happened in another country. The US is not perfect, which is why we have checks and balances...... and red tape. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/218608-boulder-dash-r-for-intellivision/page/8/#findComment-3039786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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