Convert my unreleased game to WHDLoad? - Page 2

Predseda · 27 March 2011, 22:50

Damn, I hate Hulk Hogan

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Damn, I hate Hulk Hogan

Imagine HAVING to watch the movie then code the game on 2 platforms!

Ugghhh earned about £12,000 in 3 months though

TCD · 27 March 2011, 22:53

We don't have you listed as a coder for Suburban Commando. Time for an update?

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 22:55

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

We don't have you listed as a coder for Suburban Commando. Time for an update?

I did the C64 and PC versions

I will dig out my old CV and see what Amiga games I coded, its a long time ago and a lot has happened!

TCD · 27 March 2011, 22:57

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

I did the C64 and PC versions

Ah, that explains it

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

I will dig out my old CV and see what Amiga games I coded, its a long time ago and a lot has happened!

Btw : Was your game related to Realms Of Darkness by SSI? http://www.mobygames.com/game/realms-of-darkness

Predseda · 27 March 2011, 23:02

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

Ugghhh earned about £12,000 in 3 months though

Probably more than the authors of that crappy movie

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 23:06

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Ah, that explains it

Btw : Was your game related to Realms Of Darkness by SSI? http://www.mobygames.com/game/realms-of-darkness

No relation at all, I wasn't aware of that game. Our game was originally called 'Dark Haven', I'm pretty sure that Grandslam wanted the name change.

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Probably more than the authors of that crappy movie

Hahahaha I assume you have seen it then? lol

TCD · 27 March 2011, 23:09

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

No relation at all, I wasn't aware of that game. Our game was originally called 'Dark Haven', I'm pretty sure that Grandslam wanted the name change.

I asked because the game is listed as not Amiga original. Was it planned or developed for another platform as well?

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 23:11

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Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

I asked because the game is listed as not Amiga original. Was it planned or developed for another platform as well?

Yes it was being trail developed for the PC, one milestone behind the lead Amiga version.

TCD · 27 March 2011, 23:14

Thanks for yet another bit of info

Changed to Amiga original and added PC as a conversion platform.

Predseda · 27 March 2011, 23:22

Jimmy2x2x, I am listening to the music in The Legacy, there is a chiptune playing as a background music during the "explanation sequence" (how to use switches etc.). Do you remember where it comes from? Or anyone else could recognise it? It plays here in loop for about 2O mins now

BTW, talking about Electronic Zoo: TCD, there is no Battle Squadron listed among their releases ih HOL (apologise for slightly offtopic)

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Jimmy2x2x, I am listening to the music in The Legacy, there is a chiptune playing as a background music during the "explanation sequence" (how to use switches etc.). Do you remember where it comes from? Or anyone else could recognise it? It plays here in loop for about 2O mins now

Really sorry I have no idea!

EDIT: Ah yes of course, Electronic Zoo - not Electric Zoo!

TCD · 27 March 2011, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Predseda

BTW, talking about Electronic Zoo: TCD, there is no Battle Squadron listed among their releases ih HOL (apologise for slightly offtopic)

Thanks for the heads up, fixed now

jimmy2x2x · 27 March 2011, 23:57

Just had a Hexedit into the disks and found the final 2 passwords:

BCRICH
HOHNER

These will take you into the castle, there isn't a lot there - the floating fish is a place holder for a minecart that was going to run on the tracks on the lower level - Surprised I remembered that after 20 years!

If you want a laugh, read disk 2 into a hex editor and read the ASCII of the first few pages hahaha guess that didn't work!

TCD · 28 March 2011, 00:28

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

If you want a laugh, read disk 2 into a hex editor and read the ASCII of the first few pages hahaha guess that didn't work!

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?p=745402#post745402

Will add the other passwords as well now.

Abaddon · 28 March 2011, 02:30

I should have the loader ready tomorrow. The game itself is currently running from the hard drive.

To Do:

add Intro with option to skip
add a trainer to test the entire game
add the 68000 quit option.
add blitter patches

Anyone feel like creating an icon?

Edit: It appears that the game has some trainer keys:
E - Tops of Energy
W - 99 of each weapon

Edit: Press S to toggle all switches on for the level

jimmy2x2x · 28 March 2011, 02:49

Great news Abaddon!

Edit: Trainer keys!, you forget a lot of things after 20 years...

Edit2: Could I be so bold as to ask for a feature request?

CUSTOM1=1 to enable 2nd fire button (gamepad) for jump (current up on joystick)
CUSTOM2=1 to enable 3rd fire button (gamepad) switch weapon types (current space bar)

Edit3: If you can give the specifications of the required icon image, I will try to get the games artist to create an icon
(width, depth, # colours, palette restrictions, fixed palette, file format)
Unless you already have one

Abaddon · 29 March 2011, 05:09

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Originally Posted by jimmy2x2x

Great news Abaddon!

Edit: Trainer keys!, you forget a lot of things after 20 years...

Edit2: Could I be so bold as to ask for a feature request?

CUSTOM1=1 to enable 2nd fire button (gamepad) for jump (current up on joystick)
CUSTOM2=1 to enable 3rd fire button (gamepad) switch weapon types (current space bar)

Edit3: If you can give the specifications of the required icon image, I will try to get the games artist to create an icon
(width, depth, # colours, palette restrictions, fixed palette, file format)
Unless you already have one

By default (no tooltype required) I mapped the 2nd fire to the spacebar as this allows to play with a 2 button joystick with little or no keyboard.

As for the 3rd fire button, I have never used it in any install, because I thought it required hardware modification to the controller, but I could be wrong. I can/will add CD32 joypad support, which I could map jump, weapon select, cheat keys, pause, etc.

I was hoping to have the install complete, but I didn't get time to work on it tonight. I think all that I have left to do is add the intro and cd32 joypad support.

Hopefully I will have a beta release tomorrow.

Predseda · 29 March 2011, 10:15

AGTW, where are you?

Abaddon · 31 March 2011, 03:15

I won't have time to finish the install till the weekend. I can upload a beta to the zone if anyone would like to test it out.

Still have to add intro, cd32 support and trainer.

I do have one question.....Should I included the cracktro? On one hand I say no, but on the other we probably wouldn't have seen the game released.

27 March 2011, 23:22	#31
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,567	Jimmy2x2x, I am listening to the music in The Legacy, there is a chiptune playing as a background music during the "explanation sequence" (how to use switches etc.). Do you remember where it comes from? Or anyone else could recognise it? It plays here in loop for about 2O mins now BTW, talking about Electronic Zoo: TCD, there is no Battle Squadron listed among their releases ih HOL (apologise for slightly offtopic) Last edited by TCD; 27 March 2011 at 23:31. Reason: Back to back posts merged. Use the edit function.

28 March 2011, 02:30	#36
Abaddon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago/USA Age: 55 Posts: 659	I should have the loader ready tomorrow. The game itself is currently running from the hard drive. To Do: add Intro with option to skip add a trainer to test the entire game add the 68000 quit option. add blitter patches Anyone feel like creating an icon? Edit: It appears that the game has some trainer keys: E - Tops of Energy W - 99 of each weapon Edit: Press S to toggle all switches on for the level Last edited by Abaddon; 29 March 2011 at 04:55.

28 March 2011, 02:49	#37
jimmy2x2x Beyond Mutton Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North West, UK Age: 52 Posts: 347	Great news Abaddon! Edit: Trainer keys!, you forget a lot of things after 20 years... Edit2: Could I be so bold as to ask for a feature request? CUSTOM1=1 to enable 2nd fire button (gamepad) for jump (current up on joystick) CUSTOM2=1 to enable 3rd fire button (gamepad) switch weapon types (current space bar) Edit3: If you can give the specifications of the required icon image, I will try to get the games artist to create an icon (width, depth, # colours, palette restrictions, fixed palette, file format) Unless you already have one Last edited by jimmy2x2x; 28 March 2011 at 14:01.

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27 March 2011, 22:50	#21
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,567	Damn, I hate Hulk Hogan

27 March 2011, 22:53	#23
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,948	We don't have you listed as a coder for Suburban Commando. Time for an update?

27 March 2011, 23:14	#30
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,948	Thanks for yet another bit of info Changed to Amiga original and added PC as a conversion platform.

27 March 2011, 23:57	#34
jimmy2x2x Beyond Mutton Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North West, UK Age: 52 Posts: 347	Just had a Hexedit into the disks and found the final 2 passwords: BCRICH HOHNER These will take you into the castle, there isn't a lot there - the floating fish is a place holder for a minecart that was going to run on the tracks on the lower level - Surprised I remembered that after 20 years! If you want a laugh, read disk 2 into a hex editor and read the ASCII of the first few pages hahaha guess that didn't work!

29 March 2011, 10:15	#39
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,567	AGTW, where are you?

31 March 2011, 03:15	#40
Abaddon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago/USA Age: 55 Posts: 659	I won't have time to finish the install till the weekend. I can upload a beta to the zone if anyone would like to test it out. Still have to add intro, cd32 support and trainer. I do have one question.....Should I included the cracktro? On one hand I say no, but on the other we probably wouldn't have seen the game released.

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