Beats of Fire - Page 29

Steve T · 19 January 2016, 16:01

So sad to read this, I had hoped to reconnect with Paul soon, now I never will. We talked a lot while working on FF, a teacher, a leader, a man who lived for others and always positive, he will be missed.

Coagulus · 19 January 2016, 17:22

I'm gutted at this news. He helped me no end and seemed like a great guy. RIP Paul.

CaptainNow · 23 January 2016, 21:27

R.i.p.

trydowave · 23 January 2016, 21:46

Sad sad news. RIP mate.

ReadOnlyCat · 23 January 2016, 21:59

If there is anything I want to take from this, it is not that life is hard or unjust but rather that Paul's efforts and dedication on this project are a great example of what grit can produce.

Although he was by no means a professional he clearly was determined to learn as much as he could to produce this port and was both aware and not scared by the magnitude of the task.

Watching from the sides I was sometimes a bit jealous (*) that an amateur would progress so steadily (even if slowly) towards a very honest reproduction of the mechanisms of the original game while on the other hand I was only able to flap my mouth on the EAB instead of actually moving my ass and doing some real coding.

If anything, his death reminds me that I should be more active and persistent on my own projects if I do not want to have regrets later. Life is unpredictable and there is no time to be wasted.

So, thank you for your example Paul!
Love and kittens wherever you are.

(*) for a few microseconds only

trydowave · 23 January 2016, 22:12

I was simply amazed at how one guy managed to pull this off considering what the professionals (Creative materials) did with it!

I was really looking forward to seeing the ECS version. Unfortunately all the links to the files including AGA are broken.

Are they in the Zone?

Superman · 23 January 2016, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by trydowave

I was simply amazed at how one guy managed to pull this off considering what the professionals (Creative materials) did with it!

I was really looking forward to seeing the ECS version. Unfortunately all the links to the files including AGA are broken.

Are they in the Zone?

The AGA version is here : (top option)

http://www.grandis.nu:81/eabsearch/s...xclude=&limit=

trydowave · 23 January 2016, 22:34

I think I might have that version anyway. Is it the one where it stops after beating Sodom. And I think you get the card bonus stage in there too.

Do you know where I can get the ECS (with music) version?

Cheers

Cylon · 24 January 2016, 23:23

Very sad, indeed. RIP

edd_jedi · 25 January 2016, 17:48

Would it be possible for anybody else to pick this up? Would be a real shame for all his effort to go to waste, and would be a great legacy for him in the Amiga scene that he was clearly dedicated to.

ReadOnlyCat · 01 February 2016, 06:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by edd_jedi

Would it be possible for anybody else to pick this up? Would be a real shame for all his effort to go to waste, and would be a great legacy for him in the Amiga scene that he was clearly dedicated to.

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

trydowave · 08 February 2016, 19:06

Does anyone have the ECS version of the Final Fight remake or is it lost forever? All links are closed and the account is suspended.

Retro1234 · 08 February 2016, 21:09

I didnt see this latest news and R.I.P dude - Very sad this was one of the best Demos to appear in ages and I really like the scrolling sprites background

I can be quite awkward about Amiga subjects but this guy just appealed to me and I just cant belive it. Please let us get all his stuff on to the EAB file server ASAP and learn from any source that exists.

R.I.P

Galahad/FLT · 08 February 2016, 23:06

Only just seen this, gobsmacked.

He contributed music toward WTSS, speechless, just thankful some of his work is immortalized in some way.

Starquake conversion will be dedicated to him, such a sad loss

Retro1234 · 09 February 2016, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superman

The AGA version is here : (top option)

http://www.grandis.nu:81/eabsearch/s...xclude=&limit=

Was there a more uptodate version from reading the thread it seems like there might have been?

Superman · 09 February 2016, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo Boo

Was there a more uptodate version from reading the thread it seems like there might have been?

If there is then I have been unable to find it online unfortunately. It would be a great tribute to him if someone could continue this great work of his though.

SkulleateR · 09 February 2016, 11:22

Just came across this thread today and I´m really knocked down ... RIP Paul

Hope your hard work will be remembered in a nice way ! I also lost my parents through cancer, this is really hard. Wishing the best for the family ...

ransom1122 · 10 February 2016, 01:10

May he rest with the angels up above... RIP Paul..

albino · 20 April 2016, 16:37

rip paul...sad news

Brick Nash · 27 May 2016, 15:39

I'm relatively new here but I've been reading this thread on and off for the last few days and now reached what is a very sad end and it's a real shame. Final Fight on the Amiga was the first home version of the game I ever owned and although I had my complaints about the gameplay it was technically a very polished port that was still very playable.

I've just started to learn coding on the Amiga with a goal of making my own scrolling beat 'em up in about a million years time and it was really nice to read about a guy who had so much passion for a similar project and this game in general which as a fighting game fan, is one of my favourites.

I'd love to take up the reigns where Leathered left off but unfortunately I don't know a bob's arse from a copper's elbow at this stage so I hope it's seen to fruition in one form or another by other members.

39 is just a year older than me and too early for anyone to go but if anything it's inspired me to power on and set some goals and for that some thanks is certainly due.

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19 January 2016, 16:01	#561
Steve T Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK Age: 44 Posts: 351	So sad to read this, I had hoped to reconnect with Paul soon, now I never will. We talked a lot while working on FF, a teacher, a leader, a man who lived for others and always positive, he will be missed.

19 January 2016, 17:22	#562
Coagulus Gets there in the end... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 862	I'm gutted at this news. He helped me no end and seemed like a great guy. RIP Paul.

23 January 2016, 21:27	#563
CaptainNow Eleventh Hour Games Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carnforth, England Age: 49 Posts: 558	R.i.p.

23 January 2016, 21:46	#564
trydowave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 873	Sad sad news. RIP mate.

23 January 2016, 21:59	#565
ReadOnlyCat Code Kitten Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Montreal/Canadia Age: 52 Posts: 1,178	If there is anything I want to take from this, it is not that life is hard or unjust but rather that Paul's efforts and dedication on this project are a great example of what grit can produce. Although he was by no means a professional he clearly was determined to learn as much as he could to produce this port and was both aware and not scared by the magnitude of the task. Watching from the sides I was sometimes a bit jealous () that an amateur would progress so steadily (even if slowly) towards a very honest reproduction of the mechanisms of the original game while on the other hand I was only able to flap my mouth on the EAB instead of actually moving my ass and doing some real coding. If anything, his death reminds me that I should be more active and persistent on my own projects if I do not want to have regrets later. Life is unpredictable and there is no time to be wasted. So, thank you for your example Paul! Love and kittens wherever you are. () for a few microseconds only

23 January 2016, 22:12	#566
trydowave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 873	I was simply amazed at how one guy managed to pull this off considering what the professionals (Creative materials) did with it! I was really looking forward to seeing the ECS version. Unfortunately all the links to the files including AGA are broken. Are they in the Zone?

23 January 2016, 22:34	#568
trydowave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 873	I think I might have that version anyway. Is it the one where it stops after beating Sodom. And I think you get the card bonus stage in there too. Do you know where I can get the ECS (with music) version? Cheers

24 January 2016, 23:23	#569
Cylon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 470	Very sad, indeed. RIP

25 January 2016, 17:48	#570
edd_jedi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / UK Posts: 420	Would it be possible for anybody else to pick this up? Would be a real shame for all his effort to go to waste, and would be a great legacy for him in the Amiga scene that he was clearly dedicated to.

08 February 2016, 19:06	#572
trydowave Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 873	Does anyone have the ECS version of the Final Fight remake or is it lost forever? All links are closed and the account is suspended.

08 February 2016, 21:09	#573
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	I didnt see this latest news and R.I.P dude - Very sad this was one of the best Demos to appear in ages and I really like the scrolling sprites background I can be quite awkward about Amiga subjects but this guy just appealed to me and I just cant belive it. Please let us get all his stuff on to the EAB file server ASAP and learn from any source that exists. R.I.P

08 February 2016, 23:06	#574
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 8,987	Only just seen this, gobsmacked. He contributed music toward WTSS, speechless, just thankful some of his work is immortalized in some way. Starquake conversion will be dedicated to him, such a sad loss

09 February 2016, 11:22	#577
SkulleateR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 325	Just came across this thread today and I´m really knocked down ... RIP Paul Hope your hard work will be remembered in a nice way ! I also lost my parents through cancer, this is really hard. Wishing the best for the family ...

10 February 2016, 01:10	#578
ransom1122 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Omnicorp Age: 45 Posts: 5,813	May he rest with the angels up above... RIP Paul..

20 April 2016, 16:37	#579
albino Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: france Age: 45 Posts: 220	rip paul...sad news

27 May 2016, 15:39	#580
Brick Nash Prototron Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 411	I'm relatively new here but I've been reading this thread on and off for the last few days and now reached what is a very sad end and it's a real shame. Final Fight on the Amiga was the first home version of the game I ever owned and although I had my complaints about the gameplay it was technically a very polished port that was still very playable. I've just started to learn coding on the Amiga with a goal of making my own scrolling beat 'em up in about a million years time and it was really nice to read about a guy who had so much passion for a similar project and this game in general which as a fighting game fan, is one of my favourites. I'd love to take up the reigns where Leathered left off but unfortunately I don't know a bob's arse from a copper's elbow at this stage so I hope it's seen to fruition in one form or another by other members. 39 is just a year older than me and too early for anyone to go but if anything it's inspired me to power on and set some goals and for that some thanks is certainly due.

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