Selection-screen Global Effect

Tim Janssen · 30 September 2002, 20:26

When I load Global Effect the game starts with a selection screen (see attached pic). No matter what option I choose, the screen flashes orange and refuses to load any further.

Does anyone else have this problem and knows how to solve it?
Thanks in advance...

CPC464 · 30 September 2002, 20:49

No problem

Try this:

Kick 1.3
2MB Chip
8MB Fast
1MB Slow
Sound emulated 100% accurate
68000 CPU
Full ECS Chipset
CPU bar to 4
32-bit.

Works for me:

Tim Janssen · 01 October 2002, 10:57

Thanks for your configuration, CPC.
I will try it out as soon as I can. I think I already use a similar configuration, although I am not sure about the ECS-chipset.

Nevertheless I think the problem I experience is caused by the game, not the configuration. When I press the 'World'-Button (see picture above) the screen flashes orange and the menu stays on-screen.

On the other hand, if someone can provide me three different ingame-pictures of Global Effect, I will be very happy.
I need them to liven up reviews of this game on my site.

andreas · 01 October 2002, 17:27

Quote:

Originally posted by CPC464
Try this:

Kick 1.3
...
32-bit.
Works for me

Forget that ancient 32-bit blits option.
That's history. If you looked closely, you wouldn't find it on current release nor would you on some releases before, would you?`

CPC464 · 02 October 2002, 11:21

Sorry I forgot to remove the 32-bit option from the Config.

it's what comes with using WinUae 8.8 Release 8

@ Tim Janssen

I will capture you some screen shots and give then to you

Tim Janssen · 16 October 2002, 16:53

@CPC464,
I have tried the configuration you suggested but still have no luck.
Is it possible you can upload the configuration you have used?

CPC464 · 16 October 2002, 18:36

Sure No Probs

I tried this config on the latest version of WINUAE and it works GREAT. Download the config from the link below

Enjoy

Tim Janssen · 17 October 2002, 08:27

@CPC464,
I have downloaded your configuration, booted up the game with it, but still have no luck. I begin to suspect I have a faulty crack of this game. I think it is time to download an other version of Global Effect...

Just one little question: When you are at the game-configuration screen (see first pic in this thread), how do you advance to the actual game? Do you have to click on the 'Earth'-icon to enter the game or is it some exotic key-shortcut combination?

andreas · 17 October 2002, 11:13

Please upload your version.
Thanks.

CPC464 · 17 October 2002, 16:52

I have uploaded my version of GLOBAL EFFECT to THE ZONE for you

To start the game I waited for the screen to come on and clicked on the ECS/PAL option then clicked on the globe.

Hope this finally works for you

andreas · 17 October 2002, 17:58

No no, that's TOSEC stuff.

I was talking to Tim.

I want his faulty (?) version to look if I can reproduce the problem.

Tim Janssen · 17 October 2002, 20:32

Okay, I am home and have uploaded the game in The Zone.
I can't remember where I have downloaded it, but it is almost three years ago and looking at the date of file, it is different from CPC464's version.

andreas · 17 October 2002, 21:50

Thanks.

Both of your versions are TOSEC versions, and it's only Disk 1 that seems to have a problem with your version, Tim.

TOSEC names (shortened) are:
Global Effect...[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3) (Tim's)
and
Global Effect...[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3)[a] (CPC464's)

@CPC464:
Your ZIP archive is broken. "Invalid compressed data to inflate".

CPC464 · 17 October 2002, 22:03

I downloaded Tim Janssen's version of GLOBAL CONFLICT and discovered that in the language selection if you press GERMAN the game loads fine.

I know that's not alot of hep but maybe this information will be usefull

I have posted a link to as where you can download my version of this game from.

Download Global Effects here (MY VERSION)

andreas · 17 October 2002, 22:16

Again: disks 2 and 3 you're both using are IDENTICAL.

And I confirm the error, Tim: your disk 1 is really a bad dump!

@CPC464: that's another proof! If only the 'GERMAN' option works and the others doesn't, some files may be faulty!

So, TOSEC guys, please change:
Global Effect (1992)(Millennium)(M4)[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3) CRC = f1e03b10
to
Global Effect (1992)(Millennium)(M4)[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3)[b]

Tim Janssen · 18 October 2002, 08:33

@Andreas,
Somehow I am glad you have confirmed I have a bad dump of Disc 1 of Global Effect. I almost accused myself being an Amiga dummy who does not know how to start up a game.

@CPC464
I have downloaded the game from your link. Hopefully I will finally manage to make it to the titlescreen.

It's a funny thing: I have an ADF of this game for almost three years and have numerous reviews of it but never played it before.
According to some magazines the game is an 'environment'-friendly version of Sim City. This weekend, 10 years after its original release, I finally will find out.

30 September 2002, 20:26	#1
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	Selection-screen Global Effect When I load Global Effect the game starts with a selection screen (see attached pic). No matter what option I choose, the screen flashes orange and refuses to load any further. Does anyone else have this problem and knows how to solve it? Thanks in advance...

30 September 2002, 20:49	#2
CPC464 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York Age: 54 Posts: 393	No problem Try this: Kick 1.3 2MB Chip 8MB Fast 1MB Slow Sound emulated 100% accurate 68000 CPU Full ECS Chipset CPU bar to 4 32-bit. Works for me: Attached Thumbnails

01 October 2002, 10:57	#3
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	Configuration Thanks for your configuration, CPC. I will try it out as soon as I can. I think I already use a similar configuration, although I am not sure about the ECS-chipset. Nevertheless I think the problem I experience is caused by the game, not the configuration. When I press the 'World'-Button (see picture above) the screen flashes orange and the menu stays on-screen. On the other hand, if someone can provide me three different ingame-pictures of Global Effect, I will be very happy. I need them to liven up reviews of this game on my site.

16 October 2002, 16:53	#6
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	No effect @CPC464, I have tried the configuration you suggested but still have no luck. Is it possible you can upload the configuration you have used?

17 October 2002, 08:27	#8
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	It goes on and on... @CPC464, I have downloaded your configuration, booted up the game with it, but still have no luck. I begin to suspect I have a faulty crack of this game. I think it is time to download an other version of Global Effect... Just one little question: When you are at the game-configuration screen (see first pic in this thread), how do you advance to the actual game? Do you have to click on the 'Earth'-icon to enter the game or is it some exotic key-shortcut combination?

02 October 2002, 11:21	#5
CPC464 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York Age: 54 Posts: 393	Sorry I forgot to remove the 32-bit option from the Config. it's what comes with using WinUae 8.8 Release 8 @ Tim Janssen I will capture you some screen shots and give then to you

17 October 2002, 11:13	#9
andreas Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,857	Please upload your version. Thanks.

17 October 2002, 16:52	#10
CPC464 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York Age: 54 Posts: 393	I have uploaded my version of GLOBAL EFFECT to THE ZONE for you To start the game I waited for the screen to come on and clicked on the ECS/PAL option then clicked on the globe. Hope this finally works for you

17 October 2002, 17:58	#11
andreas Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,857	No no, that's TOSEC stuff. I was talking to Tim. I want his faulty (?) version to look if I can reproduce the problem.

17 October 2002, 20:32	#12
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	My version is in The Zone Okay, I am home and have uploaded the game in The Zone. I can't remember where I have downloaded it, but it is almost three years ago and looking at the date of file, it is different from CPC464's version.

17 October 2002, 21:50	#13
andreas Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,857	Thanks. Both of your versions are TOSEC versions, and it's only Disk 1 that seems to have a problem with your version, Tim. TOSEC names (shortened) are: Global Effect...[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3) (Tim's) and Global Effect...[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3)[a] (CPC464's) @CPC464: Your ZIP archive is broken. "Invalid compressed data to inflate". Last edited by andreas; 17 October 2002 at 22:19.

17 October 2002, 22:03	#14
CPC464 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: York Age: 54 Posts: 393	I downloaded Tim Janssen's version of GLOBAL CONFLICT and discovered that in the language selection if you press GERMAN the game loads fine. I know that's not alot of hep but maybe this information will be usefull I have posted a link to as where you can download my version of this game from. Download Global Effects here (MY VERSION)

17 October 2002, 22:16	#15
andreas Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,857	Again: disks 2 and 3 you're both using are IDENTICAL. And I confirm the error, Tim: your disk 1 is really a bad dump! @CPC464: that's another proof! If only the 'GERMAN' option works and the others doesn't, some files may be faulty! So, TOSEC guys, please change: Global Effect (1992)(Millennium)(M4)[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3) CRC = f1e03b10 to Global Effect (1992)(Millennium)(M4)[cr SKR](Disk 1 of 3)[b]

18 October 2002, 08:33	#16
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	I want to play Global Effect @Andreas, Somehow I am glad you have confirmed I have a bad dump of Disc 1 of Global Effect. I almost accused myself being an Amiga dummy who does not know how to start up a game. @CPC464 I have downloaded the game from your link. Hopefully I will finally manage to make it to the titlescreen. It's a funny thing: I have an ADF of this game for almost three years and have numerous reviews of it but never played it before. According to some magazines the game is an 'environment'-friendly version of Sim City. This weekend, 10 years after its original release, I finally will find out.

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