Hang On proof of concept

[dlfrsilver]

Originally Posted by Vesuri

Writing that copperlist competes for bus access though and takes time, especially when all 6 bitplanes are enabled.



Close to none. Using the visual DMA debugger in UAE (v-4 command) when running using an A500/1Mb chip configuration will give you an idea. There are some things that could be improved further though but it was pretty tough to get to a mostly stable 50FPS on a system without fast RAM.



I will look into this... some time in the future. Don't hold your breath though, I really need a break after finishing this one

6BPL ? So you mean that your demo is 64 colors EHB then ?

That's why it looks so good !

[Vesuri]

Originally Posted by dlfrsilver

6BPL ? So you mean that your demo is 64 colors EHB then ?

Not EHB but DPF. It's using the dual playfield mode from the horizon downwards.

[malko]

@vesuri : Great work. Your tech. demo is amazing !
Hope you will have some motivation left to transform it into a playable demo

[roondar]

Originally Posted by Vesuri

Writing that copperlist competes for bus access though and takes time, especially when all 6 bitplanes are enabled.

You are of course correct. Me calling it “free” was a bit hyperbolic, I do apologise!

Close to none. Using the visual DMA debugger in UAE (v-4 command) when running using an A500/1Mb chip configuration will give you an idea. There are some things that could be improved further though but it was pretty tough to get to a mostly stable 50FPS on a system without fast RAM.

I’ll check it out for sure, I’m very impressed with the result. Thanks for making this

[hooverphonique]

I'm not familiar with the original Hang On, but somehow the melody reminds me of Irgendwie, Irgendwo, Irgendwann by Nena:
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[saimon69]

Hey Vesuri, does and if so how much bandwidth increases if you go 25FPS for updating objects?

[kremiso]

sorry for the bump, but was ever released a working demo of this seems sadly forgotten project?

or it was just a video?

[roondar]

Originally Posted by kremiso

sorry for the bump, but was ever released a working demo of this seems sadly forgotten project?or it was just a video?

You should be able to download the demo over at their website: http://www.jormas.com/productions.html

[Amigajay]

It’s a rolling demo only.

[Whitesnake]

Originally Posted by Amigajay

It’s a rolling demo only.

It's a shame more people aren't interested in the earlier games like Hang-On, Super Hang-On, Enduro Racer. I think there is a much better chance of close to arcade versions being realised on more modest spec Amiga's. Maybe even multiplayer could be done too?

[kremiso]

oh i see thanks
trying it atm, very good

even better if forced on A1200 and NTSC

agree, this really screams for a playable demo at least

[saimon69]

Consicdered the original Hang On had not even slopes, i see that a version is completely doable even on OCS/ECS - with constraints, of course, and with the screen at 50-elements at 25 paradigm; racers and assets would need to be made thinking at the Dual Playfield or at a 16 color screen (ok, 15 due to the background)

[kremiso]

the source code (of the demo) is also included in the archive;
maybe useful to check if something could be added starting from there

[Adropac2]

damn this is the one game I'd love more than any other on the Amiga. One of the few arcade games I've completed and it's just one of the finest games Sega did

great demo and with the iconic music. It would be so great to see this on Amiga