Robert M Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 If it is failing 50% of the time at start up, then that means there is a bit somewhere that is not getting initialized to the value you assume. Make sure all the game flags are being set/cleared as needed and all of them are being written to at boot up. I suspect that the flag needs to be 0 and is sometimes coming up 1, then you have to turn the unit off and wait for some time for the latent charge in the bit latch to dissipate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 One more thing to check. Make sure for all LDA, and LDX and LDY instructions that when you mean to use immediate mode there is a # in front of the number otherwise the code will read whatever value is in that z-page memory location. That could cause the same problem if the memory location sometimes has the value you were trying to load (usually 0). Likewise make sure that everytime you load a value from a zeropage location, that you did not proceed it with a # symbol as that would cause an immediate mode load. That sort of error is less common since most memory locations are referred to with labels instead of literal values. Cheers! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 Thanks Rob! With any luck, it's probably one small portion of code that I'll have to find. It's funny how, according to my source, the code works 100% of the time with four switch Atari's and only partially with six switchers. I did not realize the difference in the roms or circuitries of the units would make such a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwood Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 ... the code works 100% of the time with four switch Atari's and only partially with six switchers. I did not realize the difference in the roms or circuitries of the units would make such a difference. Just like how River Raid II won't work on a Heavy Sixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 If it is failing 50% of the time at start up, then that means there is a bit somewhere that is not getting initialized to the value you assume. Make sure all the game flags are being set/cleared as needed and all of them are being written to at boot up. I suspect that the flag needs to be 0 and is sometimes coming up 1, then you have to turn the unit off and wait for some time for the latent charge in the bit latch to dissipate.I have the feeling that omitting the SEI and CLD instructions at reset caused occasional start up errors in six switchers and not four switchers. Newbie error... Waiting for the jury to report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 The first preorders for Haunted Adventure II - Redemption are being readied to be shipped, just in time for Halloween! Remember, folks, ALWAYS use SEI and CLD in your initialization routines! Here's the scoop! We've got it! I have thoroughly tested v29 and it seems to be just fine... Please give me the go ahead and I'll start making the carts. The cart is now compatible with six switchers, four switchers, and jr.s. I'll now be taking more preorders since the carts have been tested and are working properly. For cart and manual preorder information, follow this link: More Haunted Adventure II info! Cheers! atwwong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted October 25, 2004 Author Share Posted October 25, 2004 Here are the Final Haunted Adventure II - Redemption Files, some cart & manual photos, and updated ordering information. See attachments below for the following files: Haunted Adventure II - Redemption Packrat Video Games Binary This is the binary that is shipping with the cartridges produced by Packrat Video Games (V.229). It is compatible with all Atari VCS's using 8k EPROMS and multicarts: 8kHA2229.zip The Haunted Adventure II - Redemption Text Manual REV 1.02 has been updated to credit those who helped with the final stages of hardware testing: 8kHA2MANUAL-v102.zip. The printed manuals that are shipping with the carts have been updated to REV 1.2 as well. Packrat Video Games has done a masterful job of producing the Haunted Adventure II carts and manuals. You can order Haunted Adventure II now by sending me a Private Message with your e-mail address. I have updated the ordering info on the Haunted Adventure II web site. Happy Halloween! atwwong 8kha2manual_v102.zip 8kha2229.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Kudos to atwwong of making this and everybody that helped with this game! Everybody order a copy of this limited release today, before they are gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 Nukey has helped me to fix the screen rolls, which are only visible on the actual hardware due to timing differences in the EPROMs. We are also working on some additions. When it's finished and fully playtested, it will be ready for the Special Edition release! Everyone who already received a cart will get a new one, free of charge, once they're ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 NO ROLLS ON REAL HARDWARE!!! I want to keep the new features a surprise for the cart owners, but it will be worth the wait! The latest posted binary will give you a good idea of the gameplay, but now there is more I'll let everyone know when the Special Edition is all ready; should be soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 The game was great fun to work on...and Tony's attention to detail made it that much more enjoyable The additions in the Special Edition are icing on the cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 This wouldn't have been possible without Nukey's help! Sometimes I went overboard on details, but it was fun to do! More screenshots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 I feel like a broken recorder , but I'm sponsoring a box design contest for the Special Edition Pack. The winner of the contest will receive a boxed special edition set of the Haunted Adventure series. See the contests forum for more details here: http://atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61061 and enter your artwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 Kudos to atwwong of making this and everybody that helped with this game! Everybody order a copy of this limited release today, before they are gone! Thanks Gateway! I hope everyone involved had fun making this and putting up with my strange personality! One thing I need to clarify is that I wasn't planning on having a limited release. People have asked me if it's too late to order the special edition. It's SPECIAL, not LIMITED. As long as people are interested, the carts, manuals, and soon to be released boxed edition will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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