Advantages of using FS-UAE?

Supamax · 07 March 2013, 02:36

Hi Frode,

I confess I never tried FS-UAE, since I thought it was for Linux only and I didn't know which benefits the Windows version has over WinUae.

I took a walk on the website and see that it's more focused on games and on interface simplicity/usability.
Could you kindly explain which advantages a typical WinUAE user has by "switching" to FS-UAE?

Thank you very much

,
Massimo

Goingdown · 07 March 2013, 08:15

@supamax: From user point of view, here is what I see as benefits:

FS-UAE Launcher + Online Game database. Get kickstart + gamedisks, and just do the scan. Everything set up automatically.

What you said - simplicity

Also that multiplatform thing too

TCD · 07 March 2013, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

Could you kindly explain which advantages a typical WinUAE user has by "switching" to FS-UAE?

Some points why I changed and what's so nice about FS-UAE and its launcher can be found in this thread: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=68129

Basically what Goingdown said about the launcher is the main advantage

spajdr · 07 March 2013, 20:26

And you can use themes too.
http://fengestad.no/fs-uae/theme-options

Hungry Horace · 07 March 2013, 22:57

2 words.... Online Play

FrodeSolheim · 08 March 2013, 00:08

What the others have said

And some other things to keep in mind:
- It's different, that can be good or bad depending on requirements and taste

- it could perform better (or worse) than WinUAE on some systems since other graphics/audio/input systems are used.

I suggest you try it if you're curious!

To be honest, the development version at http://fengestad.no/fs-uae/download-devel is better than the latest stable one. There'll soon be a new stable version based on the development series.

TCD · 08 March 2013, 00:30

Maybe I shouldn't spoil too much... but...

Code:

Battle Isle 
Bionic Commando
Black Viper 
Blood Money 
Cedric and the Lost Sceptre
Hot Rod
Leisure Suit Larry
Leisure Suit Larry 2 
Licence to Kill
Live and Let Die
The Lion King
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat II
Turbo Cup
The Untouchables
Volfied

Those are the games that have been added tonight to the online database

(you can see that for yourself easily here: http://oagd.net/reports/latest-additions)
That means that if you are connected to the database via FS Launcher you'll have those games available in your launcher automatically after a refresh. During the next day(s) more info and pictures will show up plus you'll see which version people voted as 'Ok'. Other things like configuration fixes will also be in the database by tomorrow. So... I really hope you give it a try

P.S.: There are 574 non-CD games available via the database by now... and counting

DaveMB · 08 March 2013, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Maybe I shouldn't spoil too much... but...

Code:

Battle Isle 
Bionic Commando
Black Viper 
Blood Money 
Cedric and the Lost Sceptre
Hot Rod
Leisure Suit Larry
Leisure Suit Larry 2 
Licence to Kill
Live and Let Die
The Lion King
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat II
Turbo Cup
The Untouchables
Volfied

Those are the games that have been added tonight to the online database

(you can see that for yourself easily here: http://oagd.net/reports/latest-additions)
That means that if you are connected to the database via FS Launcher you'll have those games available in your launcher automatically after a refresh. During the next day(s) more info and pictures will show up plus you'll see which version people voted as 'Ok'. Other things like configuration fixes will also be in the database by tomorrow. So... I really hope you give it a try

P.S.: There are 574 non-CD games available via the database by now... and counting

Hi, question about this as I have removed TOSEC (Way to messy and disorganised for my liking) from my computer and only use GameBase + DemoBase and if I need an alternative crack/version of a game I get it from the TOSEC section on the EAB server.

I have been creating manual configurations/covers/screenshots for my favourite games and was curious about the online database system in FS-UAE.

However looking at the link TCD posted it seems that only IPF's and TOSEC releases are supported....

Are there any plans to support GameBase at some point?

TCD · 08 March 2013, 13:10

Gamebase is already 'supported' (or at least it should be)

Basically the versions from Gamebase should show up as 'variants' in the database already (since it based on checksums, not disk names). xpect also uses the Gamebase set and he has most of the entries. If the Gamebase variant doesn't show up, Frode can easily add them

Please leave a comment on the game for which the Gamebase variant doesn't show up.

Retro-Nerd · 08 March 2013, 13:15

Yep, i use the Gamebase Amiga set too. Most entries are there. I'm too lazy to compare what's missing (ADF cracks, IPF) since i'm more interested in WHDLoad.

DaveMB · 08 March 2013, 13:54

Excellent, Thanks guys.

nexusle · 08 March 2013, 13:58

I would point at this point that in the database NOT exist GAMES. Only configurations for games that you own. Just to prevent misunderstandings.

DaveMB · 08 March 2013, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexusle

I would point at this point that in the database NOT exist GAMES. Only configurations for games that you own. Just to prevent misunderstandings.

Hi, I have the latest GameBase set so I assume the configurations would scan/locate the relevant .adf via it's checksum?

nexusle · 08 March 2013, 14:12

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yesplease · 09 March 2013, 12:49

Advantages of using FSUAE? Because it is easily the far most versatile experience on this solar system for Amiga emulation on OSX and many other host systems. The project is indeed very fast paced and always open for improvements in usability. Finally it brings to you the clean structure and power of the mighty 68k processors (already designed 32Bit from the very beginning).

FS UAE fanboy. ;-)

lesta_smsc · 09 March 2013, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hungry Horace

2 words.... Online Play

Are you ever online to play?! I believe you did have a collection created using the old WinUAE-XP?

Kitty · 09 March 2013, 13:28

Online play?? Now I'm more interested but in the past online play via winuae packs was painfully laggy, is this actually something that plays smoothly online now?

Retro-Nerd · 09 March 2013, 13:40

I've played The Chaos Engine a few days ago with Frode. It was pretty smooth without noticeable lags, and i don't have a really fast internet connection (DSL 2000).

lesta_smsc · 10 March 2013, 03:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty

Online play?? Now I'm more interested but in the past online play via winuae packs was painfully laggy, is this actually something that plays smoothly online now?

Depends on your ping between your computers, but generally speaking it works well. I'm more keen to test with UK players, as pings generally should be better!

07 March 2013, 02:36	#1
Supamax Da Digger :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monza, Italy Posts: 2,822	Advantages of using FS-UAE? Hi Frode, I confess I never tried FS-UAE, since I thought it was for Linux only and I didn't know which benefits the Windows version has over WinUae. I took a walk on the website and see that it's more focused on games and on interface simplicity/usability. Could you kindly explain which advantages a typical WinUAE user has by "switching" to FS-UAE? Thank you very much , Massimo

08 March 2013, 00:30	#7
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,525	Maybe I shouldn't spoil too much... but... Code: Battle Isle Bionic Commando Black Viper Blood Money Cedric and the Lost Sceptre Hot Rod Leisure Suit Larry Leisure Suit Larry 2 Licence to Kill Live and Let Die The Lion King Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat II Turbo Cup The Untouchables Volfied Those are the games that have been added tonight to the online database (you can see that for yourself easily here: http://oagd.net/reports/latest-additions) That means that if you are connected to the database via FS Launcher you'll have those games available in your launcher automatically after a refresh. During the next day(s) more info and pictures will show up plus you'll see which version people voted as 'Ok'. Other things like configuration fixes will also be in the database by tomorrow. So... I really hope you give it a try P.S.: There are 574 non-CD games available via the database by now... and counting

08 March 2013, 13:58	#12
nexusle Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 46 Posts: 500	I would point at this point that in the database NOT exist GAMES. Only configurations for games that you own. Just to prevent misunderstandings. Last edited by prowler; 30 August 2013 at 02:32. Reason: Rewind.

08 March 2013, 14:12	#14
nexusle Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Earth Age: 46 Posts: 500	* Deleted * Last edited by nexusle; 23 March 2013 at 13:31.

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07 March 2013, 08:15	#2
Goingdown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 162	@supamax: From user point of view, here is what I see as benefits: FS-UAE Launcher + Online Game database. Get kickstart + gamedisks, and just do the scan. Everything set up automatically. What you said - simplicity Also that multiplatform thing too

07 March 2013, 20:26	#4
spajdr Old fart Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ostrava/Czech Republic Age: 46 Posts: 315	And you can use themes too. http://fengestad.no/fs-uae/theme-options

07 March 2013, 22:57	#5
Hungry Horace Wipe-Out Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: . Age: 43 Posts: 2,538	2 words.... Online Play

08 March 2013, 00:08	#6
FrodeSolheim FS-UAE Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Førde, Norway Age: 43 Posts: 4,043	What the others have said And some other things to keep in mind: - It's different, that can be good or bad depending on requirements and taste - it could perform better (or worse) than WinUAE on some systems since other graphics/audio/input systems are used. I suggest you try it if you're curious! To be honest, the development version at http://fengestad.no/fs-uae/download-devel is better than the latest stable one. There'll soon be a new stable version based on the development series.

08 March 2013, 13:10	#9
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,525	Gamebase is already 'supported' (or at least it should be) Basically the versions from Gamebase should show up as 'variants' in the database already (since it based on checksums, not disk names). xpect also uses the Gamebase set and he has most of the entries. If the Gamebase variant doesn't show up, Frode can easily add them Please leave a comment on the game for which the Gamebase variant doesn't show up.

08 March 2013, 13:15	#10
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	Yep, i use the Gamebase Amiga set too. Most entries are there. I'm too lazy to compare what's missing (ADF cracks, IPF) since i'm more interested in WHDLoad.

08 March 2013, 13:54	#11
DaveMB Banana in disk drive eror Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England (Hull) Age: 44 Posts: 358	Excellent, Thanks guys.

09 March 2013, 12:49	#15
yesplease Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: moon Posts: 208	Advantages of using FSUAE? Because it is easily the far most versatile experience on this solar system for Amiga emulation on OSX and many other host systems. The project is indeed very fast paced and always open for improvements in usability. Finally it brings to you the clean structure and power of the mighty 68k processors (already designed 32Bit from the very beginning). FS UAE fanboy. ;-)

09 March 2013, 13:28	#17
Kitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 1,532	Online play?? Now I'm more interested but in the past online play via winuae packs was painfully laggy, is this actually something that plays smoothly online now?

09 March 2013, 13:40	#18
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,436	I've played The Chaos Engine a few days ago with Frode. It was pretty smooth without noticeable lags, and i don't have a really fast internet connection (DSL 2000).

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