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04 August 2014, 19:52
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Going nowhere
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And yet another Atari ST port
This time, Highway Encounter.
I was under the impression the released version was a demo, apparently though, its not, its the full game, it just has 'demo' in it because it was never changed as the original programmer died  So far got the Vortex Software logo anim working, now onto the game itself. Suspect lots of rejigging of graphics to fast/chip mem needed so I have enough mem left over for Amiga copperlist and screen. Took two hours to get the intro running, so that bodes well for the game 
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04 August 2014, 20:09
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Do you not sleep sir ! All these ports, truly its a golden age for us here
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04 August 2014, 20:11
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move.l #$c0ff33,throat
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I've spent a lot of time on that game already, it's not too easy to port. Have fun but don't expect (enjoyable) results too soon. I may continue working on my port as well, currently it's on hold as I've lots of other things to do and somehow got annoyed with this game.
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04 August 2014, 20:22
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Going nowhere
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04 August 2014, 20:25
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move.l #$c0ff33,throat
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That thought actually crossed my mind more than once too.
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04 August 2014, 20:36
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Retro Freak
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Hey, nice choice here. Good luck guys. Was a hell of a ride providing the "original" so I am hoping to see an Amiga version too
And yep - game is finished and as a bonus it features an Editor too (which the spectrum version lacks).btw. might be good to add some music and more sfx to the game... ;-) |
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04 August 2014, 20:50
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Born again WinUAE user
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Blimey. I loved this brilliant game from the ace programmer, Costa Panayi, who also did quite a few other hits like T.L.L, Deflektor and Cyclone on the ZX Spectrum back in the day. I didn't know Highway Encounter existed for the Atari ST! Great news Galahad that you're porting this to the Amiga. Hope it doesn't give you too much of a headache!
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04 August 2014, 22:19
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So, its going to take some work
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05 August 2014, 06:43
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Amazing work.
Can I ask what tools you're using? |
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05 August 2014, 08:15
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Another 8-bit classic, you are just awesome, Galahad!
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05 August 2014, 14:42
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move.l #$c0ff33,throat
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06 August 2015, 07:50
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Puttymoon inhabitant
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A year after I would like to ask if Highway Encounter is still in progress / todo list, (probably after Starquake)?
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06 August 2015, 14:06
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Zone Friend
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Whyt not ask for the source code it seems that "Mark Haigh-Hutchinson" is willing to do release it...
"The future As time allows, future versions of this package will include:- Loading screens for games, where appropriate. More complete collection of games - you can help! (see above). Early programs by Costa and Mark. Scanned cassette inlays. Scanned magazine reviews. Source code! All suggestions are welcomed! Please send email to:- mhh@linex.com, or mhh@kerner.com (until August 1995), or 75112,1545@compuserve.com Alternatively, you may send snailmail to:- VORTEX SOFTWARE Mark Haigh-Hutchinson 1725 Marion Avenue, K-10 Novato CA 94945 U.S.A." see the file below for more info, the email is maybe not valid anymore so a bit of linkedin might help there. http://www.bsa.lu/dl/oc/zx81/vortex/vortex.txt |
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06 August 2015, 14:09
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Retro Freak
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Unfortunetly Mark has died a few years ago. I got the ST version of the game from Costa Panayi who only had the ST floppy of it. The sources are lost...
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06 August 2015, 16:56
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Retro Gamer
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That is sad news.
Tomaz, how are you? Any idea if soon you'll have time to round up galaksija mag project? Thank you for great work on computer mags! |
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07 August 2015, 10:13
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Retro Freak
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Hey Anubis.
Galaksija mag project has stalled... one reason is no time on my end to update the page... hopefully I will have time in a few months though... Best regards, Tomaz |
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