Dutchman2000 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm proud to announce that the original programmer, Keithen Hayenga has joined the Tempest project! He will be working on it in his spare time so don't expect it overnight. The box, manual and label will be designed by George Reese. It's great to have 2 original Atari programmers interested in completing the unfinished games they started so long ago. First Cloak & Dagger and now Tempest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 It's great to have 2 original Atari programmers interested in completing the unfinished games they started so long ago. First Cloak & Dagger and now Tempest.... 987406[/snapback] Let's hope this starts a trend... Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 That's good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fantastic! I wish him and the team success. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm proud to announce that the original programmer, Keithen Hayenga has joined the Tempest project! He will be working on it in his spare time so don't expect it overnight. The box, manual and label will be designed by George Reese. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself. Hopefully he'll program the game more than playing it This is great news. Keep us posted on the progress. [sTART DREAM SEQUENCE] Once the 5200 version get's done then maybe it could be ported to the A8 with the driving controller Oh, and then even ported to the 7800...SWEET!!!! [/END DREAM SEQUENCE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 [sTART DREAM SEQUENCE] Once the 5200 version get's done then maybe it could be ported to the A8 with the driving controller Oh, and then even ported to the 7800...SWEET!!!! [/END DREAM SEQUENCE] 987455[/snapback] And for once, I think the back-port would have a reason to exist. ... 5200 trackball would be good too, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm proud to announce that the original programmer, Keithen Hayenga has joined the Tempest project! He will be working on it in his spare time so don't expect it overnight. The box, manual and label will be designed by George Reese. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself. Hopefully he'll program the game more than playing it This is great news. Keep us posted on the progress. [sTART DREAM SEQUENCE] Once the 5200 version get's done then maybe it could be ported to the A8 with the driving controller Oh, and then even ported to the 7800...SWEET!!!! [/END DREAM SEQUENCE] 987455[/snapback] It's been a long time since I've played an arcade Tempest but isn't just a paddle controller? Wouldn't a 5200 paddle controller be the best option for Tempest? Man I can't wait for this game!!!!!! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Wondering if the control would be potentiometer-sensitive (like the further the stick is away from the center, the faster the C-shooter moves) or what? Guess I'll stay tuned to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoffinKorner Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eidolon Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I thought arcade Tempest used a spinner, not a paddle. The spinner could rotate indefinitely in either direction without reaching an endpoint. Kind of like the driving controller, though I thought the driving controllers were a little harder to "spin" rapidly that I remember the Tempest controller. --The Eidolon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I thought arcade Tempest used a spinner, not a paddle. The spinner could rotate indefinitelyin either direction without reaching an endpoint. Kind of like the driving controller, though I thought the driving controllers were a little harder to "spin" rapidly that I remember the Tempest controller. --The Eidolon 987648[/snapback] Yes, That's it. OK, so here's a question. If I replace the pot in a 5200 controller with one that can spins around without a stop, will it work. What are the values in non-stopping pot verses a stopping pot? If this would work we could design a new controller for the 5200 just like the 5200 paddle controller. Any thoughts? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I believe spinners use a quadrature encoder setup like a trackball instead of a variable resistor. Remove the ball assembly from a 5200 trackball controller and you could probably make a nice little spinner out of the whole thing without too much effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I believe spinners use a quadrature encoder setup like a trackball instead of a variable resistor. Remove the ball assembly from a 5200 trackball controller and you could probably make a nice little spinner out of the whole thing without too much effort. 987671[/snapback] Yes, but doesn't 5200 Tempest use the 5200 controller with it's left and right pot? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Oh sweet! It may be time I pick up a 5200 again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Yes, but doesn't 5200 Tempest use the 5200 controller with it's left and right pot? Allan 987674[/snapback] Yes, but if they are programming it, why not add support for a proper spinner too? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Yes, but doesn't 5200 Tempest use the 5200 controller with it's left and right pot? Allan 987674[/snapback] Yes, but if they are programming it, why not add support for a proper spinner too? Steve 987726[/snapback] Maybe they could do both like Bryan's code in Castle Crisis. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBRO Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Yes, but doesn't 5200 Tempest use the 5200 controller with it's left and right pot? The current Tempest code he would be working from has support for both the 5200 analog controller and the Trak-ball This is going to be sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) First A8 Sinistar and now this? Dude. You rule!!!! Please don't make us wait too long.. Edited December 23, 2005 by birdie3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Cool! This will be the only true home port of Tempest for any system! (Not counting Tempest 2000's 'classic' mode, which got it wrong, wrong, wrong. Nor am I counting emulation, which is not a port.) Jeez, it's been 23 years. You'd think it would have been done by now! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 This is great news, thanks for the update Ken! I'm looking forward to the game's eventual release. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman2000 Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 I added Trak-Ball support a long time ago. If someone were to design a proper spinner control for the 5200 and could get a prototype to me I will add support for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I cant wait for my dream cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Looks like I'll be forking out some cash.. well, hopefully at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I believe spinners use a quadrature encoder setup like a trackball instead of a variable resistor. Remove the ball assembly from a 5200 trackball controller and you could probably make a nice little spinner out of the whole thing without too much effort. 987671[/snapback] I did that with the PSX trackball, so it should be possible with the 5200 one. Getting the weight and alignment right was kinda tricky: psx spinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.atarimania.com Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Cool! This will be the only true home port of Tempest for any system! (Not counting Tempest 2000's 'classic' mode, which got it wrong, wrong, wrong. Nor am I counting emulation, which is not a port.) Electric Dreams wrote versions for several 8-bit computers. -- Atari Frog http://www.atarimania.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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