Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I don't know what Asteroids DC looks like... http://www.atariage.com/hack_page.html?Sys...ftwareHackID=43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread. In any case, can we get over ourselves? Nukey is right, there are people on this thread in need of a pint of a lie-down. The arcade original used vector graphics, so it's not like ANYONE on this board, Ed Logg excluded, is entitled to claim they did it first, better, etc. Come back when you can render rocks that look like these on the VCS, then we'll talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Come back when you can render rocks that look like these on the VCS, then we'll talk. 864711[/snapback] That reminds me, I was watching the extras on SW: Empires Strikes Back and the special effects guy said that when they filmed the asteroid field, the ones in the far background were actually potatoes I always liked asteroids, any version. It was our Christmas cart in 82 along with the system and Combat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread.864711[/snapback] Meteroids is not a hack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Dammit Flojo!!! I told you not to leak any of the Flashback 3 pic's yet! Curt I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread. In any case, can we get over ourselves? Nukey is right, there are people on this thread in need of a pint of a lie-down. The arcade original used vector graphics, so it's not like ANYONE on this board, Ed Logg excluded, is entitled to claim they did it first, better, etc. Come back when you can render rocks that look like these on the VCS, then we'll talk. 864711[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 lol Actually, that pic would have more in common with Blasteroids instead of Asteroids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I can remember being like 11 or 12 years old... I was on vacation with my family (it was like.. 1991 or something...) and we were staying at some Holiday Inn that was kind of old looking, they had some OLD ass games... they had the original Asteroids, Super Pac Man, and Zaxxon.... I can remember blowing like 10 bucks on the Asteroids game... 864673[/snapback] i could of tought you how to "play" asteroids back then and you probably would still have $9 left to show for it. <-- Played asteroids over 12hrs with 1 quarter 864691[/snapback] Definitely an awesome game.... What's the trick? Isn't there like a spot that you can sit where the asteroids won't ever go? By the way, I live in Fort Lauderdale too... (Cooper City specifically). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread.864711[/snapback] Meteroids is not a hack 864890[/snapback] OK, not a hack. Are you sure about the name? I find neither "Meteroids" nor "Meteoroids" in the AA database, and I'm feeling confused. Why am I more excited about the Flashback 2 than the XBOX 2 or PS3? Maybe because I know what it will actually do, when, and for how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread.864711[/snapback] Meteroids is not a hack 864890[/snapback] Why am I more excited about the Flashback 2 than the XBOX 2 or PS3? Maybe because I know what it will actually do, when, and for how much? 865011[/snapback] I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Raider Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Actually, that pic would have more in common with Blasteroids instead of Asteroids Ahhhh, Blasteroids. What a great game! Awesome multiplayer action. I thought I was the only one that remembered that game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlh2600 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Actually, that pic would have more in common with Blasteroids instead of Asteroids Ahhhh, Blasteroids. What a great game! Awesome multiplayer action. I thought I was the only one that remembered that game! 865174[/snapback] HEY! Don't think for a second you're ignoring my RR question w. that avatar (#92). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) What's the trick? Isn't there like a spot that you can sit where the asteroids won't ever go? By the way, I live in Fort Lauderdale too... (Cooper City specifically). 865010[/snapback] Its not so much a trick as it is a technique Im mostly moving @ top speed from the bottom of screen going straight up over and over in the middle & then when a small ship comes out the side you just let off the thrust, turn your ship facing the direction that the enemy ship came out and just sweep fire at him. then hit thrust again and repeat over and over. every 10 ships is an extra man. I try my best to rack up my score and all my extra men without going beyond 5 or 6 boards cleared all while I play for hrs & hrs & hrs on one quarter Ofcourse you need to save a few small asteroids that are stuck together to really pull it off. Fast or slow asteroids for me wont matter! It would be easier to show you @ grandprix or on the PC Edited June 1, 2005 by ATARIeric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 OK, not a hack. Are you sure about the name? I find neither "Meteroids" nor "Meteoroids" in the AA database, and I'm feeling confused. Meteoroids is the orginal name of the game which later was changed into Suicide Mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 http://www.atariage.com/hack_page.html?Sys...ftwareHackID=43 864695[/snapback] I just got to play this for the first time, since I just got my second Stelladaptor (sadly, I didn't order the cartridge when I had the chance *sniffle*). Really fun hack, Thomas! You've made me love the driving controller for space games. Now it seems weird that Atari didn't use a spinner control on the arcade machine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 OK, not a hack. Are you sure about the name? I find neither "Meteroids" nor "Meteoroids" in the AA database, and I'm feeling confused. Meteoroids is the orginal name of the game which later was changed into Suicide Mission. 865325[/snapback] Thank you. I feel like you just defragmented my brain. In a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 http://www.atariage.com/hack_page.html?Sys...ftwareHackID=43 864695[/snapback] I just got to play this for the first time, since I just got my second Stelladaptor (sadly, I didn't order the cartridge when I had the chance *sniffle*). Really fun hack, Thomas! You've made me love the driving controller for space games. Now it seems weird that Atari didn't use a spinner control on the arcade machine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 This darn sytem can come out anyday now.... I cant wait much longer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Raider Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) HEY! Don't think for a second you're ignoring my RR question w. that avatar (#92). 865279[/snapback] Check this link out! Looks like 80 points for fuel cans empty or full.... Edited June 1, 2005 by River Raider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlh2600 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 HEY! Don't think for a second you're ignoring my RR question w. that avatar (#92). 865279[/snapback] Check this link out! Looks like 80 points for fuel cans empty or full.... 865735[/snapback] Thank You (well done)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I believe the "vector" Asteroids hack written for the Starpath Supercharger (and featured on the Stella Gets a New Brain CD) predates any of the hacks being discussed on this thread.864711[/snapback] Meteroids is not a hack 864890[/snapback] Why am I more excited about the Flashback 2 than the XBOX 2 or PS3? Maybe because I know what it will actually do, when, and for how much? 865011[/snapback] I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way at the moment. 865078[/snapback] Actually, a lot of us are, especially hardware hackers like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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