Defender of the Crown II CD32 - Page 2

jmmijo · 23 January 2002, 19:47

Yes my preference is WinRAR but I can see Ian's point, he's using a dial-up at home so he would like to d/l or u/l as small a file as possible. I can remember using slow modems, like the old 60/90 baud acoustic modems way back in the day, so even with a good 56k connection it still could him hours to get some d/l'd.

Is there a section in the basics FAQ that includes compression utils? Just wondering if this is something that we could contribute to as we have all seem to be testing different apps on their respective compression attributes

Ian · 23 January 2002, 22:14

Well, I tested them all last night, and here's the run down

Best to worst:-

7-Zip
WinACE (Used to use this all the time)
WinRAR
Power Archiver's Zip's
WinZIP

Feel free to add to/contradict this, but I think you get the same results as I have.

24 January 2002, 02:11

Original Files (Whales Voyage CD32 ISO + Audio Track)
----------------

10,000,384 bytes - WHALE.ISO
4,161,619 bytes - TRACK 02.MP3

Compressed
----------------

6,385,062 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.7z (7-Zip)
6,606,804 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rk (RK)
6,629,427 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.cab (CAB, ie. LZX)
6,633,557 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rar (RAR)
6,760,012 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.ace (Ace)
7,120,511 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.bz2 (Tar stored, then BZip)
7,278,162 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.bh (BH)
7,278,283 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.zip (Zip)
7,288,479 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.gz (Tar stored, then GZip)
7,394,449 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.lzh (LHA)
14,164,480 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar (Tar stored)

========

Best option : CAB or RAR.
Reason : The compression time is too high for 7-Zip and RK. It's not worth it

========

All of the above are using command line. GUI shit is not accepted

jmmijo · 24 January 2002, 04:03

Quote:

Originally posted by The Compressor
Original Files (Whales Voyage CD32 ISO + Audio Track)
----------------

10,000,384 bytes - WHALE.ISO
4,161,619 bytes - TRACK 02.MP3

Compressed
----------------

6,385,062 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.7z (7-Zip)
6,606,804 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rk (RK)
6,629,427 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.cab (CAB, ie. LZX)
6,633,557 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rar (RAR)
6,760,012 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.ace (Ace)
7,120,511 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.bz2 (Tar stored, then BZip)
7,278,162 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.bh (BH)
7,278,283 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.zip (Zip)
7,288,479 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.gz (Tar stored, then GZip)
7,394,449 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.lzh (LHA)
14,164,480 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar (Tar stored)

========

Best option : CAB or RAR.
Reason : The compression time is too high for 7-Zip and RK. It's not worth it

========

All of the above are using command line. GUI shit is not accepted

Okay, this is good info, I also understand your reasons for either RAR or CAB files. At issue here is not the compression time, it's the final file size. I'm sure there are plenty of users of this board that still use dial-up. Not everyone can afford or even get a broadband connection.

tomcat666 · 24 January 2002, 09:20

Hi!

Just wondering since I got some CD32 isos here (not the DOTC2 yet though) how do I burn them ? What software (WIN) do I use ?
Is the DATA track (ISO ) a MODE1 2048 track ? Or something else ?

Toni Wilen · 24 January 2002, 11:11

Fireburner. Just drag and drop data and wav/mp3-files. (But make sure track order is correct before burning...)

CD32 data track is always mode 1 but data track's sector size depends on how it was read. Sector size is 2048 bytes if only user data was read and it is 2352 if whole raw sector was read. (sync, header, user data and error correction data) CD32 does not care, but better burn with correct sector size...

XoreX · 25 January 2002, 07:24

How can I change the label name of the iso?

25 January 2002, 19:15

Why use .iso ? .bin/.cue format has built in crc checking to be able to test if the image from the CD is good with no errors. You can use tools like CDMage or Bin chunker to test the image (and sometimes fix) for errors that might have been caused by extra jitter, scratch in the cd, or the cd being really dirty.

Plus another problem with .iso is there is so many variants to worry about especially when trying to burn it back. Ez Cd Deluxe makes a slightly different iso then Nero, Disc Juggler... etc.

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Ian · 25 January 2002, 20:10

I type iso because it's far easy (and shorter) than type CD image file, say iso people know what your talking about

I don't .iso anything, Blindwrite and CloneCD's own format's are what I actually use

XoreX · 25 January 2002, 20:34

My problem is this; i have the iso and mp3, I burn them but then when I run ProjextX, it wants the cd with the label DEFENDER_2. So, how can I solve this?

Toni Wilen · 25 January 2002, 21:00

Search and replace with hex editor. (There are probably easier ways..)

26 January 2002, 02:33

You can try WinISO. However, messing with the cd label could mess up the the game since it might check cd label while it's booting.

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30 January 2002, 17:00

I posted Defend of the Crown II in the newsgroup alt.binaries.emulators.misc

Amiga CD32 - Defender of the Crown 2 FULL CD -- is the header, it's 67MB.... Enjoy

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tomcat666 · 31 January 2002, 07:04

Got the image ...

Anyway, it seems that Project32 runs it "ALMOST" perfect... the only problem seems to be when you are raiding the castle or rescuing the princess... you automatically lose after a few seconds.

Infact THE SAME problem was with the -so called- RIP version of DOTC2 ... the raiding the castle doesn't work.

Sent an email to the author of P32 and he confirmed it is a bug in the emulation and he is working on it !

Now, I would really like to see Microcosm on this emulator... I know everyone thinks it is a lame game, but it has some sort of cult status on the CD32, so it might be fun to see it. Does one need FMV cartridge to make it run or ?

jmmijo · 31 January 2002, 07:19

Quote:

Originally posted by LaRock
I posted Defend of the Crown II in the newsgroup alt.binaries.emulators.misc

Amiga CD32 - Defender of the Crown 2 FULL CD -- is the header, it's 67MB.... Enjoy

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Thanks for the post LaRock

colin2712 · 31 January 2002, 11:03

Quote:

Originally posted by tomcat666
Now, I would really like to see Microcosm on this emulator... I know everyone thinks it is a lame game, but it has some sort of cult status on the CD32, so it might be fun to see it. Does one need FMV cartridge to make it run or ?

That would be good to see.... by the way you don't need the FMV cart for Microcosm.

sturme · 07 February 2002, 03:38

Can someone make me a copy of the defender of the crown II cd32 cd? I could not download it due to my dialup connection.
I will pay well for this service.

please

01 April 2009, 15:42

Could someone please help me with finding this game, since I have been looking for it for ages. But cannot find it anywhere

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaRock

I posted Defend of the Crown II in the newsgroup alt.binaries.emulators.misc

Amiga CD32 - Defender of the Crown 2 FULL CD -- is the header, it's 67MB.... Enjoy

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Have a nice day

mai · 01 April 2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moxica

Could someone please help me with finding this game, since I have been looking for it for ages. But cannot find it anywhere

Welcome to EAB, Moxico

Its on our EAB FTP.
How to access:
http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=528097&postcount=1

23 April 2009, 13:15

Thank you very much for your help.

23 January 2002, 22:14	#22
Ian Global Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 46 Posts: 2,287	Well, I tested them all last night, and here's the run down Best to worst:- 7-Zip WinACE (Used to use this all the time) WinRAR Power Archiver's Zip's WinZIP Feel free to add to/contradict this, but I think you get the same results as I have.

24 January 2002, 09:20	#25
tomcat666 Retro Freak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Slovenia Age: 51 Posts: 1,646	Burning back .ISO + .MP3 files Hi! Just wondering since I got some CD32 isos here (not the DOTC2 yet though) how do I burn them ? What software (WIN) do I use ? Is the DATA track (ISO ) a MODE1 2048 track ? Or something else ?

30 January 2002, 17:00	#33
LaRock Posts: n/a	I posted Defend of the Crown II in the newsgroup alt.binaries.emulators.misc Amiga CD32 - Defender of the Crown 2 FULL CD -- is the header, it's 67MB.... Enjoy Don't directly type your signature. If you want one, configure it in your UserCP Have a nice day Last edited by Amigaboy; 30 January 2002 at 17:11.

31 January 2002, 07:04	#34
tomcat666 Retro Freak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Slovenia Age: 51 Posts: 1,646	thanx ! Got the image ... Anyway, it seems that Project32 runs it "ALMOST" perfect... the only problem seems to be when you are raiding the castle or rescuing the princess... you automatically lose after a few seconds. Infact THE SAME problem was with the -so called- RIP version of DOTC2 ... the raiding the castle doesn't work. Sent an email to the author of P32 and he confirmed it is a bug in the emulation and he is working on it ! Now, I would really like to see Microcosm on this emulator... I know everyone thinks it is a lame game, but it has some sort of cult status on the CD32, so it might be fun to see it. Does one need FMV cartridge to make it run or ? Last edited by tomcat666; 31 January 2002 at 07:34.

07 February 2002, 03:38	#37
sturme Zone Friend Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seymour/USA Posts: 61	dotcII cd32 Can someone make me a copy of the defender of the crown II cd32 cd? I could not download it due to my dialup connection. I will pay well for this service. please

23 January 2002, 19:47	#21
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,395	Yes my preference is WinRAR but I can see Ian's point, he's using a dial-up at home so he would like to d/l or u/l as small a file as possible. I can remember using slow modems, like the old 60/90 baud acoustic modems way back in the day, so even with a good 56k connection it still could him hours to get some d/l'd. Is there a section in the basics FAQ that includes compression utils? Just wondering if this is something that we could contribute to as we have all seem to be testing different apps on their respective compression attributes

24 January 2002, 02:11	#23
The Compressor Posts: n/a	Original Files (Whales Voyage CD32 ISO + Audio Track) ---------------- 10,000,384 bytes - WHALE.ISO 4,161,619 bytes - TRACK 02.MP3 Compressed ---------------- 6,385,062 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.7z (7-Zip) 6,606,804 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rk (RK) 6,629,427 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.cab (CAB, ie. LZX) 6,633,557 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.rar (RAR) 6,760,012 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.ace (Ace) 7,120,511 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.bz2 (Tar stored, then BZip) 7,278,162 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.bh (BH) 7,278,283 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.zip (Zip) 7,288,479 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar.gz (Tar stored, then GZip) 7,394,449 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.lzh (LHA) 14,164,480 - WhaleVoyageCD32iso.tar (Tar stored) ======== Best option : CAB or RAR. Reason : The compression time is too high for 7-Zip and RK. It's not worth it ======== All of the above are using command line. GUI shit is not accepted

24 January 2002, 11:11	#26
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,502	Fireburner. Just drag and drop data and wav/mp3-files. (But make sure track order is correct before burning...) CD32 data track is always mode 1 but data track's sector size depends on how it was read. Sector size is 2048 bytes if only user data was read and it is 2352 if whole raw sector was read. (sync, header, user data and error correction data) CD32 does not care, but better burn with correct sector size...

25 January 2002, 07:24	#27
XoreX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MB Age: 46 Posts: 162	How can I change the label name of the iso?

25 January 2002, 19:15	#28
LaRock Posts: n/a	Why use .iso ? .bin/.cue format has built in crc checking to be able to test if the image from the CD is good with no errors. You can use tools like CDMage or Bin chunker to test the image (and sometimes fix) for errors that might have been caused by extra jitter, scratch in the cd, or the cd being really dirty. Plus another problem with .iso is there is so many variants to worry about especially when trying to burn it back. Ez Cd Deluxe makes a slightly different iso then Nero, Disc Juggler... etc. //admin: please don't use direct signature in your post, configure your UserCP instead.

25 January 2002, 20:10	#29
Ian Global Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 46 Posts: 2,287	I type iso because it's far easy (and shorter) than type CD image file, say iso people know what your talking about I don't .iso anything, Blindwrite and CloneCD's own format's are what I actually use

25 January 2002, 20:34	#30
XoreX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MB Age: 46 Posts: 162	My problem is this; i have the iso and mp3, I burn them but then when I run ProjextX, it wants the cd with the label DEFENDER_2. So, how can I solve this?

25 January 2002, 21:00	#31
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,502	Search and replace with hex editor. (There are probably easier ways..)

26 January 2002, 02:33	#32
LaRock Posts: n/a	You can try WinISO. However, messing with the cd label could mess up the the game since it might check cd label while it's booting. //admin: please don't use direct signature in your post, configure your UserCP instead.

23 April 2009, 13:15	#40
Moxica Posts: n/a	Thank you very much for your help.

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