DamienD's WinUAE Collection - Page 14

28 January 2018, 21:17

Dear all,

I'd love to join the choir praising DamienD's work, but the links he provided have been taken down and DamienD's inbox is full.

What a bummer

Best,

DM

DamienD · 28 January 2018, 21:31

That's a real shame Don, sorry man. You need to be quicker next time

...not sure what I can possibly do to help in this dire situation / time of need

28 January 2018, 22:35

How do you "force" a widescreen to a 4:3 mode with black bars on the side?

speshady · 28 January 2018, 23:02

This WinUAE pack/setup is quite simply amazing!!!

Aweome work DamienD.

DamienD · 28 January 2018, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sincity

How do you "force" a widescreen to a 4:3 mode with black bars on the side?

You're using an external monitor right?

That shouldn't happen unless either one or both:

a) Your graphics card is set to auto-scaling.
b) Your monitor settings is set as full scaling.

28 January 2018, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

You're using an external monitor right?

That shouldn't happen unless either one or both:

a) Your graphics card is set to auto-scaling.
b) Your monitor settings is set as full scaling.

I do see you have set the resolution settings already. I tried forcing my screen to 800x600 and it is still stretched. Let me figure it out.....Tks for pointing the way.

EDIT #1: It was a setting on my monitor for my main PC. Now, I need to figure out how to adjust the setting on my laptop. Tks!
EDIT #2: I was able to change the setting on my Acer 2 to 1 convertible tablet/laptop. Not able to change the video card settings on my Toughbook CF-53. It was more important that it works on the Acer.
EDIT #3: The built-in video card on the Toughbook have limited settings (Centered, Scale Full Screen, Maintain Aspect Ratio) and does not allow it to have a 4:3 setting. The "Maintain Aspect Ratio" did the trick on the Acer and not the Toughbook. Both are Intel Video. Suck.....
EDIT #4: Got the old Toughbook to work. I need to change the Display settings in Windows to 800x600 to force it into a 4:3. So backwards compared to the Acer. This is using the latest video driver on this old Toughbook.

DamienD · 28 January 2018, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sincity

EDIT: It was a setting on my monitor for my main PC. Now, I need to figure out how to adjust the setting on my laptop. Tks!

...not just a pretty face

Glad it's now working for you as intended

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 00:02

Actually, you've just reminded me of a very important point that I totally forgot to mention

With Windows 7 anyway; you need to set a "custom" resolution via your video card of: 720 x 576, 32 Bit

e.g:

If you don't then 40% of the games i.e. 720 x 576; won't be displayed in the correct resolution, unless your video card natively supports this; which it won't.

...I need to update post #2

B14ck W01f · 29 January 2018, 02:35

Your collection is nothing short of awesome! I have seen other collections like yours, but not one of those contain stuff like trainers, docs, etc. I’d recommend this to any EAB user who is serious about Amiga gaming. Many thanks!

I would have gone 1 step further and also add applications, coverdisks, and demos, etc. But I guess that this will take more than 6GB to download, huh?

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ck W01f

I would have gone 1 step further and also add applications, coverdisks, and demos, etc. But I guess that this will take more than 6GB to download, huh?

Oh, right. Would you have now...

Sure thing, because that would only take me another couple of years to do

malko · 29 January 2018, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by B14ck W01f

I would have gone 1 step further and also add applications, coverdisks, and demos, etc. But I guess that this will take more than 6GB to download, huh?

Please do it B14ck W01f

. Then come back and ask Damien if it is possible to merge your work it with his great compilation...

Dunny · 29 January 2018, 10:35

Damien, you could clear your inbox so I can PM you my feedback? That would be good

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 10:46

Just post any feedback in the thread, good or bad

dax · 29 January 2018, 13:42

Tnx for the link and Your time on it. Do You plan to extend it with new games from time to time?
Asking because I see big potential in it. As for now it's very good compilation which can be better than Gamebase Amiga or FSUAE (I mean by ready to run playable games count)

Missed screens:
Uropa
Alien
Retro Wars
Rick Dangerous 2.5

Would be nice if You eventually change some things:
- rename all configs for games with 'The' from prefix to the end of name (easier to search games)
- add game Deluxe Galaga with this music (classics):
YouTube.com/watch?v=ZECtka_k9HM

Only nicely asking, not forcing

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

Tnx for the link and Your time on it. Do You plan to extend it with new games from time to time?
Asking because I see big potential in it. As for now it's very good compilation which can be better than Gamebase Amiga or FSUAE (I mean by ready to run playable games count)

Yes, in future I *may* add new update packs. Easy for me to do...

Regarding being "better" than Gamebase Amiga or FS-UAE; it's not, it's just a different collection really... Much more work has gone into both of these than my collection

My goal has and will never be to add in all games available for the Amiga; there's a lot of rubbish.

My goal is to add in all the classic games I remember from my youth and also any further decent looking games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

Missed screens (in progress):
Uropa
Alien

Not sure I follow; what does that mean?

dax · 29 January 2018, 14:22

Like I said - it's about playable games count.

About screens - these are missed screens for 4 games - as above

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

About screens - these are missed screens for 4 games - as above

I can assure you that no title / screenshots are missing; I've been through the complete list at least 50 times now...

Take a look in these "C:\WinUAE\Games\<gamedir>" folders and you should have "___SShot.png" & "___Title.png".

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

- rename all configs for games with 'The' from prefix to the end of name (easier to search games)

See repsonse to that one here:

... http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...4&postcount=30
... http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...3&postcount=28
... http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...3&postcount=32

You can just rename the configuration files only though if you so desire

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

- add game Deluxe Galaga with this music (classics):
YouTube.com/watch?v=ZECtka_k9HM

The latest version i.e. v2.6C of Deluxe Galaga [ECS] & [AGA] are already in the collection.

dax · 29 January 2018, 15:17

As about screenshots, I've figured it out. It's because of special characters, probably need to change something in Windows (codepage or others).

I stay with Your names with "The" as prefix, don't want to modify every time You release update.

yeah, the newest Galaga, but it has different music - maybe You will at least listen to that track (above)

DamienD · 29 January 2018, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

As about screenshots, I've figured it out. It's because of special characters, probably need to change something in Windows (codepage or others).

That doesn't occur here; I guess your OS is in Polish?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dax

yeah, the newest Galaga, but it has different music - maybe You will at least listen to that track (above)

Maybe, but if you want to use the older version then just change it in *your* copy

karamoon · 29 January 2018, 15:24

Hi DamienD...

i don't know if this is a silly question but you tell me:

Im using UAE4ARM in the Nvidia Shield TV, if i copy all the games and all the configs to the right folders in UAE4ARM are any chance for your collection to work in the shield?

28 January 2018, 21:17	#261
Don Martin Posts: n/a	Download links defunct, inbox full Dear all, I'd love to join the choir praising DamienD's work, but the links he provided have been taken down and DamienD's inbox is full. What a bummer Best, DM

29 January 2018, 00:02	#268
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Actually, you've just reminded me of a very important point that I totally forgot to mention With Windows 7 anyway; you need to set a "custom" resolution via your video card of: *720 x 576, 32 Bit* e.g: If you don't then 40% of the games i.e. 720 x 576; won't be displayed in the correct resolution, unless your video card natively supports this; which it won't. ...I need to update post #2 Last edited by DamienD; 22 September 2019 at 13:00.

29 January 2018, 02:35	#269
B14ck W01f m68k all the way Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Koalaland Posts: 523	Your collection is nothing short of awesome! I have seen other collections like yours, but not one of those contain stuff like trainers, docs, etc. I’d recommend this to any EAB user who is serious about Amiga gaming. Many thanks! I would have gone 1 step further and also add applications, coverdisks, and demos, etc. But I guess that this will take more than 6GB to download, huh? Last edited by B14ck W01f; 29 January 2018 at 02:46.

29 January 2018, 13:42	#274
dax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 74	Tnx for the link and Your time on it. Do You plan to extend it with new games from time to time? Asking because I see big potential in it. As for now it's very good compilation which can be better than Gamebase Amiga or FSUAE (I mean by ready to run playable games count) Missed screens: Uropa Alien Retro Wars Rick Dangerous 2.5 Would be nice if You eventually change some things: - rename all configs for games with 'The' from prefix to the end of name (easier to search games) - add game Deluxe Galaga with this music (classics): YouTube.com/watch?v=ZECtka_k9HM Only nicely asking, not forcing Last edited by dax; 29 January 2018 at 14:19.

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28 January 2018, 21:31	#262
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	That's a real shame Don, sorry man. You need to be quicker next time ...not sure what I can possibly do to help in this dire situation / time of need

28 January 2018, 22:35	#263
Sincity Posts: n/a	How do you "force" a widescreen to a 4:3 mode with black bars on the side?

28 January 2018, 23:02	#264
speshady Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: currently in Glasgow, from Derbyshire/England Age: 50 Posts: 172	This WinUAE pack/setup is quite simply amazing!!! Aweome work DamienD.

29 January 2018, 10:35	#272
Dunny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scunthorpe/United Kingdom Posts: 1,977	Damien, you could clear your inbox so I can PM you my feedback? That would be good

29 January 2018, 10:46	#273
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Just post any feedback in the thread, good or bad

29 January 2018, 14:22	#276
dax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 74	Like I said - it's about playable games count. About screens - these are missed screens for 4 games - as above

29 January 2018, 15:17	#278
dax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 74	As about screenshots, I've figured it out. It's because of special characters, probably need to change something in Windows (codepage or others). I stay with Your names with "The" as prefix, don't want to modify every time You release update. yeah, the newest Galaga, but it has different music - maybe You will at least listen to that track (above)

29 January 2018, 15:24	#280
karamoon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Miramar Posts: 16	Hi DamienD... i don't know if this is a silly question but you tell me: Im using UAE4ARM in the Nvidia Shield TV, if i copy all the games and all the configs to the right folders in UAE4ARM are any chance for your collection to work in the shield?

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