Kalwren Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 (edited) I'm using an Atari 800, and am trying to play this game that I loved so much. When I dug out all of my old Atari stuff, I found the documentation and the case for the disks, but it didn't have the disks in it. So I've found the program online and have downloaded it. I'm using the APE for Windows to load programs and whatnot and haven't had a problem with it. However, whenever I run this program, I get an error that reads "Error- 12 at line 26000". The basic cartridge is inserted as I know it's a BASIC game. Any idea what I can do to make this game play correctly? I've redownloaded the file atleast three times to make sure that wasn't the issue. The game loads ok, but as soon as the game goes to start playing - I get that error every time. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Edited September 28, 2005 by Kalwren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybernoid Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 (edited) Hmmm, I downloaded and ran the following link on my 130XE, and I receive the same problem. Error 12 is Line Not Found. The GOSUB 16 is trying to go to a 16, but line 16 is not in the file.... In Search of the Most Amazing Thing on atari.fandal.cz Why don't you ask Tom Snyder if he has a working copy. Tom Snyder Productions (about Tom) Edited September 28, 2005 by Cybernoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Checked the two I have and they indeed do the same thing. Looks like Smoke is never going to be woken up at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalwren Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hmmm, I downloaded and ran the following link on my 130XE, and I receive the same problem. Error 12 is Line Not Found. The GOSUB 16 is trying to go to a 16, but line 16 is not in the file.... In Search of the Most Amazing Thing on atari.fandal.cz Why don't you ask Tom Snyder if he has a working copy. Tom Snyder Productions (about Tom) 939466[/snapback] Lol - Are you serious about asking him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybernoid Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Why don't you ask Tom Snyder if he has a working copy. Tom Snyder Productions (about Tom) 939466[/snapback] Lol - Are you serious about asking him? 939645[/snapback] Sure. Just sent him an email. The only dumb question is the one that is not asked. Besides, it is fun to see what replies you get regarding a 20+ year old product. I'll let you know if I hear anything. It looks like you can still buy a copy of ISOTMAT from gamesplus.com... Don't know how reputable they are... Atari 8-Bit Games: _EDUCATION - In Search of the Most Amazing Thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybernoid Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Okay, I hacked around the ELEV.BAS file and found part of the problem. To get the game working, basically do this. When you receive the "ERROR- 12 AT LINE 26000" on screen, type: 25450 RETURN RUN This basically side-steps the Save Game function, so I am not sure that you can save a game. There seems to be something wrong with the write function of the disk handler of the DOS included with the game. This is the code you are not executing: 25449 REM --- SAVE GAME --- 25450 OPEN #1,8,0,SF$ 25460 PRINT #1;HUNGRY;",";SLEEP;",";FUEL;",";CH(1);",";CH(2);",";CH(3);",";XCOORD;",";YCOORD 25465 PRINT #1;EQUIP;",";SOFT;",";CX;",";CY;",";XC;",";YC;",";WEIGHT;",";ITEM;",";ADVICE;",";BRANCH 25470 PRINT #1;TYP;",";ALT;",";BURNER;",";HIGH;",";VEL;",";VENT;",";VOLUME;",";GIFT 25475 PRINT #1;TRADE;",";CLUECULT;",";CLUECHIPS;",";CLUECOLOR;",";FLAGS 25480 CLOSE #1:RETURN Happy gaming! -C- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalwren Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 Wow! Thanks so much, I'll definately give this a try! Okay, I hacked around the ELEV.BAS file and found part of the problem. To get the game working, basically do this. When you receive the "ERROR- 12 AT LINE 26000" on screen, type: 25450 RETURN RUN This basically side-steps the Save Game function, so I am not sure that you can save a game. There seems to be something wrong with the write function of the disk handler of the DOS included with the game. This is the code you are not executing: 25449 REM --- SAVE GAME --- 25450 OPEN #1,8,0,SF$ 25460 PRINT #1;HUNGRY;",";SLEEP;",";FUEL;",";CH(1);",";CH(2);",";CH(3);",";XCOORD;",";YCOORD 25465 PRINT #1;EQUIP;",";SOFT;",";CX;",";CY;",";XC;",";YC;",";WEIGHT;",";ITEM;",";ADVICE;",";BRANCH 25470 PRINT #1;TYP;",";ALT;",";BURNER;",";HIGH;",";VEL;",";VENT;",";VOLUME;",";GIFT 25475 PRINT #1;TRADE;",";CLUECULT;",";CLUECHIPS;",";CLUECOLOR;",";FLAGS 25480 CLOSE #1:RETURN Happy gaming! -C- 939916[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijor Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Probably a problem with the crack, the original runs fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijor Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 A VAPI image of this game (that seems to be running fine) is available at Atarimania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNXGUY Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Let me understand something. . . . . The name of this game is "In Search of the Most Amazing Thing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalwren Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 A VAPI image of this game (that seems to be running fine) is available at Atarimania. 952183[/snapback] Thanks for information. I downloaded the files and they're in .atx format, which I'm not familiar with. From poking around, I guess they're VAPI images? I'm unable to find software that supports that image type. APE doesn't support them, either. I have a SIO2PC cable, running APE without a problem. I just need to find the software that will let me use an .atx image. Ideally, I'd like to convert it to .atr so I can use it with APE. If you would be so kind as to point in the right direction here? I've looked around, and I've checked the links at the bottom of your post but I'm coming up short for the software. Thanks in advance, I appreciate your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariAger Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 "In Search of the Most Amazing Thing"... Isn't that what they were looking for in the movie, "Time Bandits"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijor Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 A VAPI image of this game (that seems to be running fine) is available at Atarimania. 952183[/snapback] From poking around, I guess they're VAPI images? I'm unable to find software that supports that image type. APE doesn't support them, either. I have a SIO2PC cable, running APE without a problem. If you mean support for running on a real Atari with a SIO2PC, then not yet. Software for using VAPI images this way will be available soon. In the meantime you can run the image on a patched version of Atari800WinPlus. It is available at Atarimania. Ideally, I'd like to convert it to .atr That's not easy because the game is copy protected. But may be some of the fine hackers here might be able to. To convert it to ATR it needs to be cracked. I expect many recracks to be made from VAPI images. It happened a lot with Pasti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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