atwwong Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 UPDATE:Thanks to Nathan's tips (and some heavy cheating) I managed to get down to the maze section. Unfortunately there seems to be a serious bug there, because sometimes I die without reason. Or did I miss something? :!: I noticed this as well, as it happened in two areas of the maze. Somehow I managed to get through because I was cheating with the Stella emulator save and load states. Are you using the binary on real hardware, or an emulator? Albert, is the binary in the AtariAge database the final version? Is this a bug? Ack! I already ordered a cart! As for the apparent bug, I haven't seen it myself, but I can try to test it on hardware if you can provide details on how to make it happen. It wasn't from running out of fuel, was it? I still had plenty of fuel left. I was using the Stella emulator, so it is a possibility that it is an emulator issue. Stupid me erased the save state where the error was occurring, so I'll have to get to that level again (it's the one where you encounter the maze-type building-looking level). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) UPDATE:Thanks to Nathan's tips (and some heavy cheating) I managed to get down to the maze section. Unfortunately there seems to be a serious bug there, because sometimes I die without reason. Or did I miss something? :!: I noticed this as well, as it happened in two areas of the maze. Somehow I managed to get through because I was cheating with the Stella emulator save and load states. Are you using the binary on real hardware, or an emulator? Albert, is the binary in the AtariAge database the final version? Is this a bug? Ack! I already ordered a cart! Hi there, I've done extensive testing with this game and have never seen this behavior. Can you provide screenshots or a more detailed description of when and where this happens? Are you on a particular level when it happens? (ie. # of flags) Are the difficultly switches on or off? Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks, Hi johnnywc! It only happens in the maze-type building area. I had a save state where it was occurring but I erased it ; I'll try to get to that area again. I was using the latest Stella emulator in Windows, so that could have been the problem. Difficulty switches were set to b. Maybe Thomas has more info right now... Tony ***Edit*** The ship exploding bugs appear to be squashed in a fix; all the AtariAge carts released will contain the fixed binary. Now johnnywc can finish squashing insects in another game... Edited June 11, 2006 by atwwong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hello all, :!: I noticed this as well, as it happened in two areas of the maze. Somehow I managed to get through because I was cheating with the Stella emulator save and load states. Are you using the binary on real hardware, or an emulator? Albert, is the binary in the AtariAge database the final version? Is this a bug? Ack! I already ordered a cart! The bug occurs when you shoot on the right side of the screen in the maze area. Note that there is never a reason to fire on the right side in the maze as all of the obstacles appear in the middle. With that said, the bug has been fixed. All carts shipped from AA will have the updated ROM with this bug removed. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwwong Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Note that there is never a reason to fire on the right side in the maze as all of the obstacles appear in the middle.Damn, that's what I get for doing things that I'm not supposed to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 The release of Conquest of Mars is insanely cool, yet sad. I guess this confirms that there won't be a Flashback 2 Rev C? So Johnny, are you really going to force someone to hack the Caverns of Mars graphics back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I take it then the ROM in the AA database still contains the bug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitaro Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I tried the rom in a emulator. It´s awesome, the concept (I love to see new "classic space shoters" in the 2600), intro, high score feature... It will pal version available? I´m thinking of get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) The release of Conquest of Mars is insanely cool, yet sad. I guess this confirms that there won't be a Flashback 2 Rev C? So Johnny, are you really going to force someone to hack the Caverns of Mars graphics back in? A complete 100 percent picture perfect port to the 2600 of the 8bit version CAVERNS OF MARS exists already but it will not be released. Besides Conquest is way better anyhow, trust me I have both of them sitting on my HDD Edited June 12, 2006 by Shawn Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+johnnywc Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I tried the rom in a emulator. It´s awesome, the concept (I love to see new "classic space shoters" in the 2600), intro, high score feature...It will pal version available? I´m thinking of get one Thanks! A PAL version is being finalized and will be available *soon*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 The "A" in "Caverns" doesn't match "Mars". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 so are these games ready to go in the AA store, or are more revisions being done? I really want to order Astar and Caverns, but I want to be sure I am getting the final final versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 so are these games ready to go in the AA store, or are more revisions being done?I really want to order Astar and Caverns, but I want to be sure I am getting the final final versions Yes, all the games are in the store, I'm guessing you don't check the front page of AtariAge too often. http://www.atariage.com/store/ ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) And then there is this, the REAL 2600 Caverns Of Mars title screen Edited June 13, 2006 by Shawn Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 so are these games ready to go in the AA store, or are more revisions being done?I really want to order Astar and Caverns, but I want to be sure I am getting the final final versions I can personally speak for CoM - this is the FINAL FINAL FINAL version. I have too many other projects to work on these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotokeo2001 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 And then there is this, the REAL 2600 Caverns Of Mars title screen What is real? Fixed the A. Just wanted to say that this is a great game. Can't wait to add these to my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 im confused, so there is a third mars 2600 game, but no one is going to release the rom? why not? I love seeing different works (like the gcc millipede,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 im confused, so there is a third mars 2600 game, but no one is going to release the rom? why not? I love seeing different works (like the gcc millipede,) I'm wondering what the status is of the new version of Lunar Lander too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 so are these games ready to go in the AA store, or are more revisions being done?I really want to order Astar and Caverns, but I want to be sure I am getting the final final versions Yes, all the games are in the store, I'm guessing you don't check the front page of AtariAge too often. http://www.atariage.com/store/ ..Al yes, I read the front page wise ass , but with all the discussion in this thread, it sounded like there were problems with the games that needed to be addressed. I just want to make sure I get the best games possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 so are these games ready to go in the AA store, or are more revisions being done?I really want to order Astar and Caverns, but I want to be sure I am getting the final final versions Yes, all the games are in the store, I'm guessing you don't check the front page of AtariAge too often. http://www.atariage.com/store/ ..Al yes, I read the front page wise ass , but with all the discussion in this thread, it sounded like there were problems with the games that needed to be addressed. I just want to make sure I get the best games possible! I think you are exaggerating a bit, only one game was discussed (Conquest of Mars), and a single problem with it (which has since been addressed). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nognir Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Great Games indeed. I have also ordered all of the VCS 2600 games. btw we have also an review of Wolfenstein on our site, so you can have a look at it if you like Reviews of the other games will follow soon. So finally here's the link: Wolfenstein Review @ Planet Atari.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotokeo2001 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Great Games indeed. I have also ordered all of the VCS 2600 games. btw we have also an review of Wolfenstein on our site, so you can have a look at it if you like Reviews of the other games will follow soon. So finally here's the link: Wolfenstein Review @ Planet Atari.de Do you have a copy of the review in English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Great Games indeed. I have also ordered all of the VCS 2600 games. All? :-o btw we have also an review of Wolfenstein on our site, so you can have a look at it if you like Reviews of the other games will follow soon. So finally here's the link: Wolfenstein Review @ Planet Atari.de Very nice review, I looking forward to the other homebrew reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nognir Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Great Games indeed. I have also ordered all of the VCS 2600 games. All? :-o *laughs* no no i mean all of the new ones btw i also have a copy of Swoops here, so a review of it should also follow. btw we have also an review of Wolfenstein on our site, so you can have a look at it if you like Reviews of the other games will follow soon. So finally here's the link: Wolfenstein Review @ Planet Atari.de Very nice review, I looking forward to the other homebrew reviews. sure I will inform you when the rest will be online I love playing homebrews because I really like the fact that my first ever video game console will also be supported in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I ordered Conquest of Mars today. Looks like a good 'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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