Mq. Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 The team has gathered again, and we decided to prepare another edition for fans. This time, we've collaborated with @pirx and @Pecus and are working on a physical release of their game, Scorch. Here's the original extensive thread about the game: The cartridge will include the game, a comprehensive instruction manual, and a hidden humorous surprise 🙂 The game will be released on a cartridge, in a boxed version similar to FloB, Tensor, onEscape. Since the creators love continuously developing new versions and improvements indefinitely, the cartridge will have the option for updates from the Atari system. So, if by any chance, a new version of the game comes out after its release, you'll be able to update the cartridge. @bocianu , who has experience in graphic design for print, is once again in charge of creating the artwork, maintaining the game's atmosphere in his drawings. This atmosphere will immerse the player from the moment they see the box, the instruction manual, and all other graphic elements. As for the production of electronics, assembly, and distribution, I ( @Mq. ) am taking care of it. Below, I've attached mockups of how the edition will roughly look like. Of course, these are just design graphics prepared on the computer, and we'll include actual photos later on. The cartridges will be similar to previous editions: with gold-plated contacts and the best available @Sikor cases on the market. The price of the game is $49, (plus $7 shipping costs). You can sign up for a pre-order by writing me an e-mail, PM, or just a message in this thread. The game will be available for shipping in the second half of August, more or less (if everything goes according to plan). When the game is ready for shipment, I’ll individually contact everyone via PM to inform about payment and shipping details. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Having a major cold of some sort may have clouded my ability to comprehend or associate something... Father Unknown of All Games.... I am not making the connections... are you calling it... The Bastard Child of All Games? The Bastard of All Games? Edited July 26, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mq. Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 This is a joke: word play. The game is inspired by a certain PC game which was subtitled "The Mother of All Games". You can interpret it however you like 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8guy Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I would like one!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 @Mq. This is great. Will the cart be able to save high scores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mq. Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 @Beeblebrox For a current version of Scorch game, there is no saving anything on the cart. The game was originally prepared for work from a single xex file and to fit in Atari memory. The authors was working on this game programming since about '60s previous age (a little joke), so I don't think they would do anything more just now 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mq. said: @Beeblebrox For a current version of Scorch game, there is no saving anything on the cart. The game was originally prepared for work from a single xex file and to fit in Atari memory. The authors was working on this game programming since about '60s previous age (a little joke), so I don't think they would do anything more just now 🙂 No worries, understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mq. Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm worrying each time about a quality of my very good jokes in my little poor English 🙂 Believe me they are very funny in Polish🙂 hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I'm interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Please put me down for a copy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Absolutely sign me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Yup, I am up for a copy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manopac Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 One for me please 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajoe Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 one copy for me please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutterminder Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I would like one copy as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spancho Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I like one copy too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Two for me, please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 One for me, please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobob Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hi, great One cartridge for me, please. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mi1ez Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I'd like one, yes! Already PM'ed you here. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StaxX28 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hi, one for me please. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rledo Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hi one also for me please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlooser Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sign me in, please. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowman Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 One for me please. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mq. Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 The holiday period was a time for laziness, and it simply passed quickly, and before we knew it, the holidays were over. During this time, work on the release of Scorch was still progressing, but I must admit that it was very slowly. In September, everyone on the team got down to work and we are moving forward. We are slowly getting closer to our goal. I am attaching photos from the battlefield - the cartridge electronics are already assembled and placed in brand new cases from Sikor. If you have not signed up yet and would like to buy a physical game, you are welcome, we will produce as many copies as needed. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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