+therealbountybob Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) copied this from last time we played... note it's a handicapped round (see below) *JOUST* Game Settings Joust is a good one for a bit of handicapping so here goes: former HSC champs play on Advanced, everyone else play on Skilled (default) or Advanced if you are one of the better players or want a greater challenge, anyone who is new to the game or can't get past a few screens then play on Novice Emulator Users All games must be played at normal speed you have the choice of NTSC or PAL system. Set "overscan" to normal so the screen looks like the screenshot below and you cannot see into the margins (altirra view overscan mode). Joust does not show the high score, so after your go wait for the demo mode to start and you will see the last score(s). Joust is a great game flap around, kill the birds, collect the eggs, lots of fun to be had. The birds: Red = Bounder Grey = Hunter Blue = Shadow Lord Lance the pterodactyl when he opens his beak though it's "damn risky" and worth a measly 1,000 points. You can kill him with his beak closed and even kill him by hitting him from behind. Basically your lance tip has to be at the exact point of the beak, or his tail. Links Fandal XEX Atarimania ROM & instructions atarionline.pl XEX/ATR/BIN/CAR 2 Player Bonus Point Joust is one of the best 2 player games so play with another humanoid to pick up a bonus point! RT had a great idea - post scores too, the lowest one will count in a separate table so the incentive is to help your fellow player! Fun Challenge Most pterry's killed! Expert Challenge Play on expert ! Bonus Game WING WARS Have been trying to get this played here for some time, so let's see if we can figure it out?! https://a8.fandal.cz/detail.php?files_id=3413 http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-imagic-1-2-3_1235.html 19 hours ago, Deteacher said: Instructions (sort of) for Wing War. From what I've figured out so far: 1. Press the fire button to flap and fly. 2. Press down + fire to shoot. Not the best control scheme, but with only one button, I suppose it's the best they could come up with at the time. 3. Kill an enemy and it turns into a gem/crystal/whatever. Pick it up and return it to the first screen to gain some health. Wash, rinse, repeat...I guess. 11 hours ago, graywest said: I haven't played this version of Wing War, but I think it started as a 2600 game (that Imagic only released in Europe). The 2600 instructions might help a little, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the ports: https://atariage.com/manual_page.php?SystemID=2600&SoftwareLabelID=763&ItemTypeID=¤tPage=0&maxPages=4 Round ends Weds 10th May 8pm UK time Game on! trbb p.s. if anyone wants to write something for Pro(c) Atari Magazine please get in touch. Edited April 29, 2023 by therealbountybob Wing Wars links and iinfo added 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompateus Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Playing advanced on original cart. 111500 pts. Would'nt dare to kiss that dragon this time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) I probably commented on this last time we played Joust, but rather interesting to see that the Commodore 64 has more than a dozen unique Joust clones, while it appears (at least from Atarimania) that the Atari 8-bit only has this game. Was Atari as a publisher that dominant that nobody bothered to clone or enhance it? Indeed the Atarisoft version on the C64 never was released IIRC but only leaked out the other year so the market was more open. I'm sure there are a few more examples of this kind. While the A8 in general has a smaller library than the C64, usually the difference isn't quite as striking as 16-1. Edited April 26, 2023 by carlsson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Forgot to add the bonus game so it's now there, also we have an Joust Expert Challenge Little ones (and big ones who struggle with Skilled can play Joust on Novice of course. Have fun everyone - Join in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Joust (skilled): 394,450 My absolute favorite arcade game. Played on original cart. This version is my absolute favorite home port although the 7800 can arguably be called better. The 2600 version is surprisingly good too. Will probably give advanced a go soon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinky2008 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Joust 340850 I played on skilled. Didn't count the pterrys as I prefer avoiding them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 My first offering: 110,750 (advanced.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Instructions (sort of) for Wing War. From what I've figured out so far: 1. Press the fire button to flap and fly. 2. Press down + fire to shoot. Not the best control scheme, but with only one button, I suppose it's the best they could come up with at the time. 3. Kill an enemy and it turns into a gem/crystal/whatever. Pick it up and return it to the first screen to gain some health. Wash, rinse, repeat...I guess. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 174,650! (Advanced) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graywest Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Deteacher said: Instructions (sort of) for Wing War. From what I've figured out so far: 1. Press the fire button to flap and fly. 2. Press down + fire to shoot. Not the best control scheme, but with only one button, I suppose it's the best they could come up with at the time. 3. Kill an enemy and it turns into a gem/crystal/whatever. Pick it up and return it to the first screen to gain some health. Wash, rinse, repeat...I guess. I haven't played this version of Wing War, but I think it started as a 2600 game (that Imagic only released in Europe). The 2600 instructions might help a little, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the ports: https://atariage.com/manual_page.php?SystemID=2600&SoftwareLabelID=763&ItemTypeID=¤tPage=0&maxPages=4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Joust - 53,600 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 19 hours ago, Deteacher said: Instructions (sort of) for Wing War. From what I've figured out so far: 1. Press the fire button to flap and fly. 2. Press down + fire to shoot. Not the best control scheme, but with only one button, I suppose it's the best they could come up with at the time. 3. Kill an enemy and it turns into a gem/crystal/whatever. Pick it up and return it to the first screen to gain some health. Wash, rinse, repeat...I guess. 11 hours ago, graywest said: I haven't played this version of Wing War, but I think it started as a 2600 game (that Imagic only released in Europe). The 2600 instructions might help a little, but I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the ports: https://atariage.com/manual_page.php?SystemID=2600&SoftwareLabelID=763&ItemTypeID=¤tPage=0&maxPages=4 Thanks Guys, atarimania is a bit lacking on this one! Will add to the first post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) Never really liked this game much, each to their own I suppose Playing on advanced 67900 173900 Edited April 30, 2023 by McKong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Joust - 62650 pts (about 70-75% of my PB) Wing Wars - 600 pts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Joust Adv 211000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) Joust (Advanced): 158,350 Joust (Expert): 120,050 Wing Wars: 900 Edited May 2, 2023 by AtariSphinx Added score 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaG Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 34,450. Ups, sorry, wrong device 😆 but the Lynx version is beautiful, isn't it? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Joust - skilled 207000 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Dinky and I played also in 2 player game. She is overall much more skilled than I am in this game. Dinky2008 136050 Marius 121550 We played on Skilled Level. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompateus Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) Advanced 201000 pts. I managed to kill the dragon once, but it was just pure luck as i tried to avoid it, but he hit me in the right spot😁 Edited May 2, 2023 by tompateus 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 hours ago, MichaG said: 34,450. Ups, sorry, wrong device 😆 but the Lynx version is beautiful, isn't it? Really nice! Is that the original screen or one of those aftermarket upgrades? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaG Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, AtariSphinx said: Really nice! Is that the original screen or one of those aftermarket upgrades? It's the McWill LCD. Highly recommended. You can even play outside when the sun shines. Bit now back to the 8bits: Joust 108,750 WingWars 100 (did not know what to do at all...) And played Joust with my doughter and my wife... Edited May 3, 2023 by MichaG 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graywest Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Finally had some time to play these two! Joust (Advanced): 119,000 Wing War: 550 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Joust on Advanced 265,400 LOL I stopped to take a picture of the only Pterry I spiked - only went for it as I was cornered and running out of lives, the score was about 5-1 on this go... then was out for my troubles Wing Wars 300 managed to collect eggs by pushing up and space seems to drop them. was trying to take them back top the start nest (my idea!) as I ran out of shots... shot a few things, looks like multi screen wrap around and some interesting adversaries so will now read up on the link on the first post No poll for Round 9 as things are afoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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