Jetboot Jack Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Hi, I've updated my website to be more easily navigable and more soothing on the eyes. If you've not visited, go, on give it a go But I have removed all the downloadable A8 game demos from the site. If you want any of these files please let me know via email (jetbootjack@jetbootjack.com). I'd also like to take this opportunity to let you all know I will no longer be on these boards, infact I have decided to give up A8 life. Its been a fun 24 years, but certain factors in the last few weeks have conspired to rob me of my enthusiasm for the Atari... sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I've updated my website to be more easily navigable and more soothing on the eyes. But I have removed all the downloadable A8 game demos from the site. I'd also like to take this opportunity to let you all know I will no longer be on these boards, infact I have decided to give up A8 life. Its been a fun 24 years, but certain factors in the last few weeks have conspired to rob me of my enthusiasm for the Atari... I hate to hear that Steve. I hope this is just a "vacation" and you'll come back soon. Your A8 input will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Steve, I hate to see a few bad apples get you down. Just remember that most people here enjoyed your company. Take care. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven/TQA Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Come on Steve, don't take several stuff from minority here too personal just to give up... i know that A8 is still living in your heart... and on every board you have kind of silly discussions sometime going on and on... but that's live... you would be definitly missed here... as you know both sides...the commercial & "private" side of atari coding... and you know UK + US...and you are prof. (still in gamesbis) as far as i remember... so i love to have this kind of "insight"... cheers, karolj ps. see you E3 next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analmux Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Steve, I'm a little confused. Few weeks back you said you were inspired to do some new coding. Now your inspiration seems to be gone with the wind. That's a big shame. I started on A8 when I was a kid in the late 80's with only a tapedeck. I've spent years on the Atari 8bit just as a hobby, not knowing of the community. I thought I was the only one, some weirdo that just has a strange hobby. I started the Super Mario-clones, living with the thought that I would never share the program with anyone, except some close friends (that already were working with PC's). When I entered the internet few years ago a new world opened before my eyes. I made my SIO2PC cable, and downloaded the Emulator. Then I found this Forum, and I've never been happier in my whole life about working on my A8. I think this community is a great support for those who want to develop things. So, why stop now??? Shine on you crazy diamond. ----- mux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I have removed all the downloadable A8 game demos from the site. This seems a bit spiteful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracon Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Well, I'm a bit shocked of this whole situation.... Steve, please keep up your good work on A8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted September 21, 2003 Author Share Posted September 21, 2003 Please find this new page at jetbootjack.com... http://www.jetbootjack.com/JBJ_oldgamesdownloads.html sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Not what I expected to read when I clicked on the Thead. Reading Jet Boot's and others' insights into A8/5200 coding is half the reason I come here. But if doing the A8 thing is bringing you down, by all means abandon it and do something else. For a while. Hopefully (for us) your motivation will come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMR Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I'm hoping that it's just the general "why am i doing this?!" feeling people get after fifteen to twenty years working on the same box - i've taken a year off once or twice for the same reason and eventually i came back. Steve, you've been an interesting person to talk to and i think it'd be a shame for the board and possibly you too if you were to leave permanently. Like the new look of the site by the way, it's subtle in a nice way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelen Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 - your new site does look good..... thelen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheddy Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I have removed all the downloadable A8 game demos from the site. This seems a bit spiteful. Nice way to put that, you may as well just say "good riddance" while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I think what offended Steve the most was the heavy-handedness with which some people handled programming topics. Even though he's got quite a resume when it comes to A8 development, lately he's been the victim of several "my way or the highway" responses. -Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagChris Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 C'mon Jetboot, take a little vacation and think it over. We all want you to stay around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I think what offended Steve the most was the heavy-handedness with which some people handled programming topics. Even though he's got quite a resume when it comes to A8 development, lately he's been the victim of several "my way or the highway" responses. Bah, you can't let those people get to you. They're always going to be around, you might as well learn to ignore them like I do. But I can understand where he's coming from, I've almost dropped out of the hobby several times in the last year or two because of some bad experiences with some people. The only things that kept me coming back is a love for Atari and the fact that I wasn't going to let a few assholes ruin my hobby. Still, sometimes it helps to take a little time off to cool down and "recharge". Hopefully JBJ will be back. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 So it aint so Steve! Dont let a few bad apples ruin 24 years of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I have removed all the downloadable A8 game demos from the site. This seems a bit spiteful. Nice way to put that, you may as well just say "good riddance" while you're at it. Uhmm.... only if you don't know what the word "spiteful" means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analmux Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Maybe some of you have noticed too, but.... I Saw that Jetboot Jack was ONLINE yesterday!!! ----- mux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 It would be nice if he did come back, he's been sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven/TQA Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 his atari heart will lead us back here... i am sure... and as EA's ROTK is finished he might have more time now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazah Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 Wow cool site!! I never knew those games were even being considered for the Atari 8 bits! Hey do you have Ghosts'n Goblins demo for download? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgfatari79 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 I Converted it From A Black Lamp Screen Shot It Sticks To The Same Resolution And only Uses Nine Colours Can It Be Done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 I Converted it From A Black Lamp Screen Shot It Sticks To The Same Resolution And only Uses Nine Colours Can It Be Done? Um, why'd you post this here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgfatari79 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Inspiration Comes To Mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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