PacManPlus Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Hello All: Here are some unfinished games that will most likely stay that way unless someone can pick up the ball and run with it. Some will compile, and some will not (i.e. ReZolve - as I was in the middle of re-writing the Display Lists when I lost interest). If anyone wants to finish these, please be my guest. Enjoy! Bob Edited August 20 by PacManPlus 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Great! I am pretty sure that those files are very useful for new 7800 developers 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynz Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I can understand the others.. but damn I have to frowny-face at Defender. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Does this mean you're retiring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm kind of sad about ReZolve. That one looked pretty cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 You didn't finish every game I wanted! You ruined my childhood! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Do what you want, you're under no obligation to anyone. I'm enjoying your games and look forward to whatever you might do next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Do what you want, you're under no obligation to anyone. I'm enjoying your games and look forward to whatever you might do next. I think everyone will agree with me when I say that good things are good and bad things are bad. The sky is usually blue and water is wet most of the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Does this mean you're retiring? Oh, I don't know. I'm kind of burnt on this. Just haven't felt like doing it for a while. For quite a few years, I was putting out about 2 games a year. Also, I have to be careful how I put things; I find that if I say anything, certain people accuse me / us of "exist in your bubble and ignoring the obvious cycle", like they think they know anything at all about me , so I tend to not post anything of my intentions one way or the other. Sorry about Defender and ReZolve, guys - I usually don't like to let people down. Bob Edited February 9, 2016 by PacManPlus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If its any consolation, I just purchased Frenzy today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sorry about Defender and ReZolve, guys - I usually don't like to let people down. Bob You have nothing to be sorry about. You have single handedly done more for the 7800 that Atari ever did. You can be quite proud of the work you have done in such a short amount of time. You have a lot of fans here. edit: I should add that it is extremely cool and unselfish of you to share the source code for your games. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 You deserve a break, Bob. If it's permanent, so be it -- you've done so much for us. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If its any consolation, I just purchased Frenzy today. Uhmmm......that'll.....be one of the best purchases you've made in a long time. I bought it last year and it was one of the best purchases I made in a long time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 BTW, PMP -- Clean Sweep....as in the Vectrex game????? :-o 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 edit: I should add that it is extremely cool and unselfish of you to share the source code for your games. Future post from someone: "But you didn't convert the source code to work with 7800basic! You're a monster! A lazy monster!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks guys @Dauber - yes, I had started porting that at one point... It was going to be a surprise. @Inky - Thank you It was fun working with Alan McNeil on that. @tep392 - Thank you I try to contribute to the community in whatever way I can. The *only* reason why I might not give source code at any point would be fear of someone saying, "look at the way he did this - so inefficient... horrible code!" (I know, I'm weird that way) I'm not saying I'm going anywhere, or not. I just kind of lost my enthusiasm for now. I hope it's temporary. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynz Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Will cookies help? I will send you cookies!I fully understand the sensation of burnout... I guess my real sense of loss is that there is literally no one in our community that can fill your shoes. I really wish that there was something I can offer to get your enthusiasm going again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Oh, I don't know. I'm kind of burnt on this. Just haven't felt like doing it for a while. For quite a few years, I was putting out about 2 games a year. Also, I have to be careful how I put things; I find that if I say anything, certain people accuse me / us of "exist in your bubble and ignoring the obvious cycle", like they think they know anything at all about me , so I tend to not post anything of my intentions one way or the other. Sorry about Defender and ReZolve, guys - I usually don't like to let people down. Bob You let no one down Bob, where would we be without you? Thank you for all you do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 All the best whatever you choose! Yes there is a huge void without you in the 7800 scene. Just remember to say this in a Russian accent. "Not my problem." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Oh, I don't know. I'm kind of burnt on this. Just haven't felt like doing it for a while. For quite a few years, I was putting out about 2 games a year. Also, I have to be careful how I put things; I find that if I say anything, certain people accuse me / us of "exist in your bubble and ignoring the obvious cycle", like they think they know anything at all about me , so I tend to not post anything of my intentions one way or the other. Sorry about Defender and ReZolve, guys - I usually don't like to let people down. Bob Bob - your generosity definitely has us all spoiled - myself included. Thank you for your hard work. I understand what life is like when you need to recharge. Best wishes! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Sad news, but as others have said - thanks for all that you've done Bob! Hope you stick around and if you ever get the urge to pick these back up, know that you've got a little community here willing to purchase these. No pressure or obligation though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Thank you Bob! What a guy. The best there ever was. He'll be back, he'll get the itch again after a while. This gives other developers a unique insight on how Bob operates, and his techniques going into what he does, looking at those 5 unfinished games. Perhaps some could pick up where Bob left off. Kudos to Bob for releasing those codes. Well Bob, at least you have decent weather down there, I'm in an ice storm in Northern VT, 2 days ago it was -30 up here. Not like when I saw you in Austin. Enjoy the weather, give some heady microbrews a good 6 month whack, and hope to see you back when you are feeling it. Best, Thursday83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 By the way, Bob - Ms. Pac Man Twin seemed to be complete when we played it down in Austin, no? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Hi Bob Why are there always guys,who criticize you.Why do not they show...that they can do better?I See nothing.... I Miss you my friend....take a break and come back... When time has come Greetings Walter Edited February 18, 2016 by gambler172 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funknflow5200 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for everything Bob. Hopefully someone will pick up where you left off! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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