Simon Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hello, I know that there is at least one homebrew where the developer used the BW/Color switch to change between NTSC and PAL. Is something like this not an option? It would be a real shame to see this new game limited to only one side of the big pond Yes, this technique is used in my own game Mental Kombat. It doesn't matter if the TV standard is switchable or in two different files: the work of converting an existing PAL game into an NTSC version is the same. Due to the amount of available scanlines (PAL 312 and NTSC 262) the display routine for the canyon would have to be changed totally. This would result in making the canyon more narrow on NTSC than it is in PAL. I'm not sure about an ntsc version somewhen, but at the moment I prefer programming another game first... Thanks, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi, the test pcb/eprom from Al arrived and I wasn't able to spot any problems so far. I played the game up to level #15 (out of 30) and couldn't spot any difference to playing the file on z26 or stella. Some people tested the game so far and didn't find technical problems, but some had problems on concentrating on the gameplay itself. I'll test the game some more and play it through (did I tell that a cheat mode is inside?) to be sure that there is no bug in later levels. I would like to hear other opinions about the game and difficulty, too. Best regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hallo Simon Habe gestern mal etwas länger getestet.Spielt sich gut.Bin bis Level 7 gekommen. Gruss Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hello everybody, the release for the LIMITED EDITION of this game is getting closer, the following steps were taken: - Cartridges (PAL) are manufactured, shipped and arrived. All 35 copies work fine. - Manuals (8 pages, color) are printed, cut, folded and stapled. - Covers (color) are printed, cut and inserted into the boxes. - Patches are finished and waiting. - Limited labels (serialno. and signature) are printed. Remaining work to do: - Printed labels have to arrive and get fixed. - A second patch/button is planned. - Put everything together in the boxes. I assume that people have their copies before christmas. Later, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnidog Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would like to also order this 2600 cart..( PAL ) . I will have a modded 2600 soon ( plays both PAL & NTSC ) Let me know thanks, and great work Paulie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) I would like to also order this 2600 cart..( PAL ) . I will have a modded 2600 soon ( plays both PAL & NTSC ) Thank you. I assume to announce the ordering phase in about two weeks. My website will show the ordering details then: http://www.quernhorst.de/atari/ The game may work on a normal NTSC console, but the colors are different and the gamespeed is faster (due to a 50 Hz game running on a 60 Hz system). The scanline is constant at 312 and therefore I don't fear a rolling of the tv picture... Later, Simon Edited November 5, 2008 by Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Update: - The labels arrived (and look damn good) and were sticked to the carts. - The missing buttons were ordered and should arrive at the end of next week. I'm looking forward to complete this task soon. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Update: - The labels arrived (and look damn good) and were sticked to the carts. - The missing buttons were ordered and should arrive at the end of next week. I'm looking forward to complete this task soon. Simon Can´t wait to play it on real hardware!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The game may work on a normal NTSC console, but the colors are different and the gamespeed is faster (due to a 50 Hz game running on a 60 Hz system). The scanline is constant at 312 and therefore I don't fear a rolling of the tv picture... Even though many PAL sets will tolerate 262 scan lines, most non-digital NTSC televisions won't tolerate 312. I wouldn't count on digital sets to tolerate 312 without auto-detecting PAL and completely losing all color; I'm not sure how many US sets would accept it at all. Maybe I should hook up my 7800 to my digital TV and see if Bobby Geht Nach Haus works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 its been a year in the making! I want I want! Good job simon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hello, all items are produced now and the boxes have been compiled. Please have a look at the attached photo of a complete copy of "I Project". I'll update my website soon and there will be all needed information for ordering... htttp://www.quernhorst.de/atari Best regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wonderful ! #7 for me, please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermarket Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Whole package looks great... who did your helicopter illustration on the front cover & labels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Whole package looks great... who did your helicopter illustration on the front cover & labels? Thank you. The artwork is done by Celal Kandemiroglu. He works in the video game developers industry for decades and created artworks for classics like M.U.D.S., the Turrican series, X-Out up to modern hits like Sacred 2. I really admire his work and am happy to present his great picture on my game... Later, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hello, I just updated my website at http://www.quernhorst.de/atari and you can read more about I Project on the game's site there. And of course: you may order one of the 36 limited sets... Have a nice day! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Money sent! Hurry up guys, there are only 10 copies left........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Got mine today! The artwork looks awesome and the game is damn fun, especially in the later levels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_reg Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've payed for my copy (#32). Just waiting for it to arrive. I then need to buy a 2600! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I've payed for my copy (#32). Just waiting for it to arrive. I then need to buy a 2600! lol You will not regret it...(the game and your Atari) @Simon Woha, only 3 copies left......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hopefully carts will arrive. He says they're all shipped DHL on his website. DHL filed for bankruptcy. I very rarely get DHL stuff at work anymore because they're always been more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hopefully carts will arrive. He says they're all shipped DHL on his website. DHL filed for bankruptcy. I very rarely get DHL stuff at work anymore because they're always been more expensive. For the record, I only just yesterday received a DHL package from Germany that was shipped on November 3rd. It took nearly THREE MONTHS to arrive here in the US. As of the beginning of the year, DHL stopped its domestic (US) package delivery service, so I'm surprised you get anything at all via DHL these days. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 For the record, I only just yesterday received a DHL package from Germany that was shipped on November 3rd. It took nearly THREE MONTHS to arrive here in the US. As of the beginning of the year, DHL stopped its domestic (US) package delivery service, so I'm surprised you get anything at all via DHL these days. A few weeks ago I received my EPROM burner and UV EPROM Eraser, both from Germany, both delivered via DHL, within 4 days of my order. Maybe I just got lucky. --Selgus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 For the record, I only just yesterday received a DHL package from Germany that was shipped on November 3rd. It took nearly THREE MONTHS to arrive here in the US. As of the beginning of the year, DHL stopped its domestic (US) package delivery service, so I'm surprised you get anything at all via DHL these days. ..Al Better late than never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_reg Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 My 2600 VCS game Project I arrived today from Simon Quernhorst. I used to own a 7800 but sold it several years ago. This is the first game I bought to re-start my collection for the VCS. I'm not sure what model VCS to get yet. I think price will play a big part. The Project I package is very impressive and all looks well built and professional. I'm really looking forward to playing it. As you can see from the photo. Anybody else on here got this or any other of Simons releases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, most of us german guys own his games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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