CD32 - Requesting help looking for some specific games

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 16:37

Hi all,
old to the amiga 500 scene but new to the CD32....and loving it.

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of homebrew "North and South" and anything by Cinemaware, especially "TV Sports Football" and "Rocket Ranger", "wings", "IT Came from Desert". I understand they were never officially released but hoping their are some homebrew versions out there.

Loods of good stuff out there...big shout especially to Amiga Jay et al, but cant get hold of some favourites and nostalgic gold for me. Not seen them in the TOSEC download.

Feel free to PM if you prefer.
Thanks in advance for any knowledge or help.

DamienD · 13 October 2017, 17:04

For the CD32 / Cinemaware there's Defender Of The Crown II

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:09

thank you for reply Damien. Yes I "Have" that one.

I guess its the older A500 cinemaware classics I am after.
Would rather not use emulation and like the convenience of CD32 these days (and compactness!), but miss these games.
Is there a reason they havent been done? A lot of other A500 titles have been covered.

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:12

this http://hol.abime.net/1542
this http://hol.abime.net/995
and this http://hol.abime.net/1269
but on a cd32!

DamienD · 13 October 2017, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by aCCoLa

thank you for reply Damien. Yes I "Have" that one.

I guess its the older A500 cinemaware classics I am after.

Maybe Amigajay or earok could do a complete Cimenaware compilation for CD32

I'm sure that would be much appreciated indeed by loads of peeps

Amigajay · 13 October 2017, 17:18

I did start a compilation last year, most of its up and running and working bar a couple of games, but since Cinemaware were re-releasing their games i'm a bit wary of releasing atm

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:21

I did mention it to AmigaJay on his blog, but I understand its a lot of work and dont want to pressure the guy! I already owe him and earok a pint for what they have done so far. Would be awesome though...

Seems North and South is possible....ahem......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-...19.m1438.l2649

(sorry amigjay, we posted at same time...)

DamienD · 13 October 2017, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by aCCoLa

Seems North and South is possible....ahem......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-...19.m1438.l2649

That's mental

...look at the prices this guy is charging for making bootlegs of single games. I wouldn't be support this.

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:34

I know! Daylight robbery!

Thats really great news Jay! I look forward to that.
I missed the news of the Cinemaware re-releases as Ive been out of the loop for a long while. And now after a google search, I may have to invest in Rocket Ranger big box edition. Make up for all those X Copy parties in a small way....Ah the memories...

Amigajay · 13 October 2017, 17:37

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:41

awwww dont taunt me Jay! haha!
Looking great.

Amiga1992 · 13 October 2017, 17:50

I can try to cough up a North & South image for you.
Does the game use a lot of keyboard commands? I haven't played the Amiga version in forever.

aCCoLa · 13 October 2017, 17:58

Akira that would really be above and beyond the call of duty thanks!

I dont think there were a lot of commands. Did use mouse on map screen.
For battles up down left right. change between units, fire.
was 2 player though.

manual on lemon amiga : http://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1156

aCCoLa · 21 October 2017, 17:36

As well as above, Also looking for operation thunderbolt, populous, meglomania, cybernoid collection...
Any point in the direction of these appreciated. I'm not bothered about controller enhanced. Just normal mouse/keyboard/joystick would be great. Nothing fancy. Would like to just be able to play on original hardware.

jotd · 21 October 2017, 17:42

North & South whdload has CD32 pad support. could help

Cinemaware games are standard DOS. would miss the keyboard on a CD32. and CD32load won't help here: KickEmu/DOS games tend to load very slowly on the real console.

aCCoLa · 24 October 2017, 20:27

thank you jotd. WHD Load would be useful with a cd compiler I guess?
Im looking into burning to cd compilations but must admit ive got stuck.
I read the instructions and my eyes glaze over. DOnt think my 44 year old tiny brain can take it in. AMOS was never this hard back in the day...
is burning adf files to cd possible in anyway?!?
Sorry I am a CD32 newbie....was a500 back in the day. Good to be back but a lot to learn.

Amiga1992 · 24 October 2017, 21:21

Well I tried to make an ISO of North & South but it doens't work.

WHDLoad complains that there's a "Disk.1" file it cannot find, yet the file is there in the data folder.

Anyone has any idea why this happens? The game runs just fine from HD.

Using WHDLoadCD32.

aCCoLa · 24 October 2017, 22:26

Thx for trying Akira!

Amigajay · 31 October 2017, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Well I tried to make an ISO of North & South but it doens't work.

WHDLoad complains that there's a "Disk.1" file it cannot find, yet the file is there in the data folder.

Anyone has any idea why this happens? The game runs just fine from HD.

Using WHDLoadCD32.

Have you tried cd32load?

Amiga1992 · 31 October 2017, 18:40

Nope, I have not. I didn't want to have to figure out the key to CD32 pad bindings.

13 October 2017, 16:37	#1
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	CD32 - Requesting help looking for some specific games Hi all, old to the amiga 500 scene but new to the CD32....and loving it. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of homebrew "North and South" and anything by Cinemaware, especially "TV Sports Football" and "Rocket Ranger", "wings", "IT Came from Desert". I understand they were never officially released but hoping their are some homebrew versions out there. Loods of good stuff out there...big shout especially to Amiga Jay et al, but cant get hold of some favourites and nostalgic gold for me. Not seen them in the TOSEC download. Feel free to PM if you prefer. Thanks in advance for any knowledge or help. Last edited by aCCoLa; 13 October 2017 at 16:57.

13 October 2017, 17:37	#10
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,881	Attached Thumbnails

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Looking for an old AmigaGuide on Cracking Specific Games	TheSmokinDeist	support.Games	3	09 December 2015 20:49
Requesting two games without R/W errors	andreas	request.Old Rare Games	17	26 April 2015 10:06
Requesting a specific HUD part from Alien Breed 3D	dex	project.Sprites	10	08 February 2011 21:37
Requesting: Pirates Gold! CD32	killergorilla	request.Old Rare Games	4	26 January 2006 03:03
Requesting information regarding certain CD32 releases	robotriot	request.Old Rare Games	3	22 February 2005 14:38

13 October 2017, 17:04	#2
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	For the CD32 / Cinemaware there's Defender Of The Crown II

13 October 2017, 17:09	#3
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	thank you for reply Damien. Yes I "Have" that one. I guess its the older A500 cinemaware classics I am after. Would rather not use emulation and like the convenience of CD32 these days (and compactness!), but miss these games. Is there a reason they havent been done? A lot of other A500 titles have been covered.

13 October 2017, 17:12	#4
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	this http://hol.abime.net/1542 this http://hol.abime.net/995 and this http://hol.abime.net/1269 but on a cd32!

13 October 2017, 17:18	#6
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,881	I did start a compilation last year, most of its up and running and working bar a couple of games, but since Cinemaware were re-releasing their games i'm a bit wary of releasing atm

13 October 2017, 17:21	#7
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	I did mention it to AmigaJay on his blog, but I understand its a lot of work and dont want to pressure the guy! I already owe him and earok a pint for what they have done so far. Would be awesome though... Seems North and South is possible....ahem...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commodore-...19.m1438.l2649 (sorry amigjay, we posted at same time...)

13 October 2017, 17:34	#9
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	I know! Daylight robbery! Thats really great news Jay! I look forward to that. I missed the news of the Cinemaware re-releases as Ive been out of the loop for a long while. And now after a google search, I may have to invest in Rocket Ranger big box edition. Make up for all those X Copy parties in a small way....Ah the memories...

13 October 2017, 17:41	#11
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	awwww dont taunt me Jay! haha! Looking great.

13 October 2017, 17:50	#12
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	I can try to cough up a North & South image for you. Does the game use a lot of keyboard commands? I haven't played the Amiga version in forever.

13 October 2017, 17:58	#13
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	Akira that would really be above and beyond the call of duty thanks! I dont think there were a lot of commands. Did use mouse on map screen. For battles up down left right. change between units, fire. was 2 player though. manual on lemon amiga : http://www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php?id=1156

21 October 2017, 17:36	#14
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	As well as above, Also looking for operation thunderbolt, populous, meglomania, cybernoid collection... Any point in the direction of these appreciated. I'm not bothered about controller enhanced. Just normal mouse/keyboard/joystick would be great. Nothing fancy. Would like to just be able to play on original hardware.

21 October 2017, 17:42	#15
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,161	North & South whdload has CD32 pad support. could help Cinemaware games are standard DOS. would miss the keyboard on a CD32. and CD32load won't help here: KickEmu/DOS games tend to load very slowly on the real console.

24 October 2017, 20:27	#16
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	thank you jotd. WHD Load would be useful with a cd compiler I guess? Im looking into burning to cd compilations but must admit ive got stuck. I read the instructions and my eyes glaze over. DOnt think my 44 year old tiny brain can take it in. AMOS was never this hard back in the day... is burning adf files to cd possible in anyway?!? Sorry I am a CD32 newbie....was a500 back in the day. Good to be back but a lot to learn.

24 October 2017, 21:21	#17
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Well I tried to make an ISO of North & South but it doens't work. WHDLoad complains that there's a "Disk.1" file it cannot find, yet the file is there in the data folder. Anyone has any idea why this happens? The game runs just fine from HD. Using WHDLoadCD32.

24 October 2017, 22:26	#18
aCCoLa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arbroath, Scotland Age: 51 Posts: 65	Thx for trying Akira!

31 October 2017, 18:40	#20
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Nope, I have not. I didn't want to have to figure out the key to CD32 pad bindings.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)