T.F.X Question ????

synchro · 29 June 2004, 10:55

Im after the floppy version of this one .....Does anyone have it ???
It was given away free with CUAmiga years ago but i cant find it in ADF Format anywhere.......Even the TOSEC collection doesnt have it !!!!

If anyone could pass it my way or link me to it that would be great..

Thanks in advance!!

kriz · 29 June 2004, 11:44

I think it only was on the "CU cd" ... i dont have that cd here

synchro · 29 June 2004, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriz

I think it only was on the "CU cd" ... i dont have that cd here

OMG!!! CD....this was pre-CD on the amiga.... It was on floppy on the PC first of all...I have the CUAmiga floppys in their original LZX format...which of course unpacks to real floppys.....I forget how to convert them to ADF's

I could be wrong of course but i seem to remember 3 or 4 highly compressed floppys on thew mag...that unpacked to 11 floppys

It just would have been handy not to go through that process if someone had a set of ADF's

Galaxy · 29 June 2004, 11:57

I just checked the CD. There is no floppy version - hence no adfs. The CD has the TFX directory compressed with lzx and split into 720k chunks so that Amiga owners that had a PC with a CDROM drive could transfer the chunks across and recombine them on the Amiga (of course you needed a HD Amiga-side.) This would be the floppy version that you are thinking of.

synchro · 29 June 2004, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

I just checked the CD. There is no floppy version - hence no adfs. The CD has the TFX directory compressed with lzx and split into 720k chunks so that Amiga owners that had a PC with a CDROM drive could transfer the chunks across and recombine them on the Amiga (of course you needed a HD Amiga-side.) This would be the floppy version that you are thinking of.

Sounds like what i have yes !!!

Seeing it was free does anyone have a retail copy of the cd then ?????
It was sold in the shops so there must be something around ???

BTW...Is the CUAmiga cd available for download anywhere ???

pcGTW_Webmaster · 29 June 2004, 12:25

I've created a floppy version some time ago... It should be in TOSEC.

synchro · 29 June 2004, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindowsKiller

I've created a floppy version some time ago... It should be in TOSEC.

I have the full collection on dvd's and unless you gave it a wierd name it isnt there

You dont still have it i suppose do you

Galaxy · 29 June 2004, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by synchro

Seeing it was free does anyone have a retail copy of the cd then ?????

TFX was not commercially released on the Amiga. It kept getting delayed, then Commodore went under, and Ocean decided not to release the game. There is no real point grabbing the disk images unless they are the only way to get the lzx files onto your Amiga. As far as I know, you *can't* play TFX from the CU Amiga floppies - they need to be installed on HD. This is certainly the case with the CU CD version.

bippym · 29 June 2004, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by synchro

Sounds like what i have yes !!!

Seeing it was free does anyone have a retail copy of the cd then ?????
It was sold in the shops so there must be something around ???

BTW...Is the CUAmiga cd available for download anywhere ???

Both the CD and the TFX folder are on my ftp

pcGTW_Webmaster · 29 June 2004, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

As far as I know, you *can't* play TFX from the CU Amiga floppies - they need to be installed on HD. This is certainly the case with the CU CD version.

That's why I did a floppy version.

My floppy version is fully playable from floppy.

@synchro: Yes, I still have it. If no one else can upload it, I'll do. However, I'm on 56k so don't expect it very soon...

synchro · 29 June 2004, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindowsKiller

That's why I did a floppy version.

My floppy version is fully playable from floppy.

@synchro: Yes, I still have it.

Is there any chance i could grab it off you and if so could i also put it on the DVD in the specials and rare section

Course i just made that one up but i will put that secion in now

( full credit given of course )

pcGTW_Webmaster · 29 June 2004, 16:16

It's uploaded to the zone now.

Have fun and tell TOSEC to include it finally.

I've already submitted it to TOSEC three times in the past...

IanS · 29 June 2004, 17:23

I'm pretty sure I have the original CU cd version of TFX at home. It's free to those who want it, to save them a download.

synchro · 30 June 2004, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindowsKiller

It's uploaded to the zone now.

Have fun and tell TOSEC to include it finally.

I've already submitted it to TOSEC three times in the past...

I havent got permission to enter the zone !!!!!
Is this a ......( Cuz i like Startrek thing ) .....Or is there a valid reason

Galaxy · 30 June 2004, 05:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by synchro

I havent got permission to enter the zone !!!!!
Is this a ......( Cuz i like Startrek thing ) .....Or is there a valid reason

Instructions at: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=150109&postcount=4

This should be added to the FAQs

synchro · 30 June 2004, 12:04

Thanks Galaxy !!!!
Sorted

BTW...Thanks WindowsKiller !!!!

redblade · 11 September 2004, 02:25

hmm has any one here tried getting it going on a bog std cd32 ??

Akira · 11 September 2004, 02:47

I don't think it would work, if memory serves, it requires more memory than a bog standard CD32 has (4MB of fast needed, I think?), and anyway, the 68EC020 must make it run like pure shit.

Not even taking into account that you need a keybaord to play it. Pure mess. Not worth the effort, I say.

synchro · 11 September 2004, 03:01

Funny i have it running like a dream ?????
As smooth as any PC flight sim but mind you thats emulating of course

Akira · 11 September 2004, 03:46

Emulation means fuck all, a bog standard CD32 can't run that one anywhere near a decent framerate.

D-Dan · 11 September 2004, 12:17

I have the CD version, and CU offered the floppy version for £4.00 (seven disks) which I got, but the disks got corrupted.

However, it works well with WinUAE, but I can't remember all the keyboard commands. Has anyone got a scan of the keyboard overlay that came with it to upload anywhere?

synchro · 11 September 2004, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Emulation means fuck all, a bog standard CD32 can't run that one anywhere near a decent framerate.

And you never will on a bog standard CD32 or 1200 for that matter.
There was a lot of controvasy about this when the game was reviewed ( even though it was never officially released )

"DID" and "Ocean" stated it ran fine with a 020 accelerator or something like that as the recomended minimum spec but it was still jerk-o-vision even with one of those. In fact they had a competition to win one with the game included !!!!

Akira · 11 September 2004, 12:50

Where is the disagreement then? We're saying the same

I remember the "The One" competition to win an accelerator with a copy of TFX! haha

A pic of TFX's EF2000's cabin, with a Sopwith Camel from "Dawn Patrol" outside being shot down in flames, and a bubble pointing to it saying:
"Ach! If only I had one of those verrdammt accelerator cards.."

And a bubble from the TFX pilot saying "Eat my superior chip technology, fritz!"

Hahaha, classic compo. And the scary thing is that I know this shit off the top of my head!!!

synchro · 11 September 2004, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Where is the disagreement then? We're saying the same

I remember the "The One" competition to win an accelerator with a copy of TFX! haha

A pic of TFX's EF2000's cabin, with a Sopwith Camel from "Dawn Patrol" outside being shot down in flames, and a bubble pointing to it saying:
"Ach! If only I had one of those verrdammt accelerator cards.."

And a bubble from the TFX pilot saying "Eat my superior chip technology, fritz!"

Hahaha, classic compo. And the scary thing is that I know this shit off the top of my head!!!

LOL !!!
Hmmmm There was no disagreement i was aware of ???? I just happened to mention i had it running as sweet as a nut emulated

Thats the advert alright !!! I remember the mag shot now you mention the layout of it

redblade · 12 September 2004, 13:09

I was just wondering because I remember seeing a advert for TFX and it mentioned A1200 - CD32 - PC CDROM.

So the akiko chip wouldn't of had made much difference aye??

wout TFX run smoothly on a PS1 out of interest?

Akira · 12 September 2004, 20:49

How would I know, it is not available for Playstation!

kriz · 12 September 2004, 21:07

hehehe

Firthy2002 · 13 September 2004, 00:11

IIRC it was bugged to hell and crashed constantly.

RetroMan · 13 September 2004, 00:18

Ok, maybe I can bring some light in the dark here

T.F.X (Version from CU Magazine)

A1200/030/AGA : Slow but playable, well, playable when nothing is in the air like rockets, enemy aircraft etc.
A4000/040/AGA : Slow, a bit faster than 030 Version above but still .... SLOW
A2000/060/Gfx : Crashes instantly
CD32 : Not enough Ram to start that thingy

Well ...... decide yourself ......

synchro · 13 September 2004, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroMan

Ok, maybe I can bring some light in the dark here

T.F.X (Version from CU Magazine)

A1200/030/AGA : Slow but playable, well, playable when nothing is in the air like rockets, enemy aircraft etc.
A4000/040/AGA : Slow, a bit faster than 030 Version above but still .... SLOW
A2000/060/Gfx : Crashes instantly
CD32 : Not enough Ram to start that thingy

Well ...... decide yourself ......

Tribute 2 Version......Goes like hot snot...no crashes yet.........Except the plane when i got shot

29 June 2004, 10:55	#1
synchro Sending You Back In Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Age: 50 Posts: 942	T.F.X Question ???? Im after the floppy version of this one .....Does anyone have it ??? It was given away free with CUAmiga years ago but i cant find it in ADF Format anywhere.......Even the TOSEC collection doesnt have it !!!! If anyone could pass it my way or link me to it that would be great.. Thanks in advance!!

29 June 2004, 12:25	#6
pcGTW_Webmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 877	I've created a floppy version some time ago... It should be in TOSEC. __________________ retro-net.de \| gamesthatwerent.com

29 June 2004, 16:16	#12
pcGTW_Webmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 877	It's uploaded to the zone now. Have fun and tell TOSEC to include it finally. I've already submitted it to TOSEC three times in the past... __________________ retro-net.de \| gamesthatwerent.com

29 June 2004, 17:23	#13
IanS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nottingham England Posts: 207	I'm pretty sure I have the original CU cd version of TFX at home. It's free to those who want it, to save them a download. __________________ Part time human being. Full time idiot.

30 June 2004, 12:04	#16
synchro Sending You Back In Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Age: 50 Posts: 942	Thanks Galaxy !!!! Sorted BTW...Thanks WindowsKiller !!!! Last edited by synchro; 30 June 2004 at 14:20.

29 June 2004, 11:44	#2
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	I think it only was on the "CU cd" ... i dont have that cd here

29 June 2004, 11:57	#4
Galaxy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 1,418	I just checked the CD. There is no floppy version - hence no adfs. The CD has the TFX directory compressed with lzx and split into 720k chunks so that Amiga owners that had a PC with a CDROM drive could transfer the chunks across and recombine them on the Amiga (of course you needed a HD Amiga-side.) This would be the floppy version that you are thinking of.

11 September 2004, 02:25	#17
redblade Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 29 Posts: 938	hmm has any one here tried getting it going on a bog std cd32 ??

11 September 2004, 02:47	#18
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: # Posts: 12,584	I don't think it would work, if memory serves, it requires more memory than a bog standard CD32 has (4MB of fast needed, I think?), and anyway, the 68EC020 must make it run like pure shit. Not even taking into account that you need a keybaord to play it. Pure mess. Not worth the effort, I say.

11 September 2004, 03:01	#19
synchro Sending You Back In Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Age: 50 Posts: 942	Funny i have it running like a dream ????? As smooth as any PC flight sim but mind you thats emulating of course

11 September 2004, 03:46	#20
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: # Posts: 12,584	Emulation means fuck all, a bog standard CD32 can't run that one anywhere near a decent framerate.

11 September 2004, 12:17	#21
D-Dan AMD powered UAE Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oldham, UK Age: 48 Posts: 68	I have the CD version, and CU offered the floppy version for £4.00 (seven disks) which I got, but the disks got corrupted. However, it works well with WinUAE, but I can't remember all the keyboard commands. Has anyone got a scan of the keyboard overlay that came with it to upload anywhere?

11 September 2004, 12:50	#23
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: # Posts: 12,584	Where is the disagreement then? We're saying the same I remember the "The One" competition to win an accelerator with a copy of TFX! haha A pic of TFX's EF2000's cabin, with a Sopwith Camel from "Dawn Patrol" outside being shot down in flames, and a bubble pointing to it saying: "Ach! If only I had one of those verrdammt accelerator cards.." And a bubble from the TFX pilot saying "Eat my superior chip technology, fritz!" Hahaha, classic compo. And the scary thing is that I know this shit off the top of my head!!!

12 September 2004, 13:09	#25
redblade Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 29 Posts: 938	I was just wondering because I remember seeing a advert for TFX and it mentioned A1200 - CD32 - PC CDROM. So the akiko chip wouldn't of had made much difference aye?? wout TFX run smoothly on a PS1 out of interest?

12 September 2004, 20:49	#26
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: # Posts: 12,584	How would I know, it is not available for Playstation!

12 September 2004, 21:07	#27
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	hehehe

13 September 2004, 00:11	#28
Firthy2002 Never played on an Atari! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leeds, England Age: 29 Posts: 258	IIRC it was bugged to hell and crashed constantly. __________________ -=Firthy2002=- --------------- My LiveJournal

13 September 2004, 00:18	#29
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 40 Posts: 3,704	Ok, maybe I can bring some light in the dark here T.F.X (Version from CU Magazine) A1200/030/AGA : Slow but playable, well, playable when nothing is in the air like rockets, enemy aircraft etc. A4000/040/AGA : Slow, a bit faster than 030 Version above but still .... SLOW A2000/060/Gfx : Crashes instantly CD32 : Not enough Ram to start that thingy Well ...... decide yourself ...... __________________ --~~= RetroMan =~~-- -= AmigA =- -= ForeveR =-

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