[WIP] Pengo conversion - Page 5

jotd · 11 July 2023, 18:43

Try the new version and tell me what you think.

saimon69 · 12 July 2023, 00:47

I did not play the version yet but, according to what is in the video i wonder if the sno-bees are changing color round to round and if the music accelerates after 60 seconds like in the original - plus there were some times where the sno-bee will take out its legs and run to a corner if you dispose of all its buddies fast

jotd · 12 July 2023, 11:39

this is a transcode: all of the above.

Plus I've played it to death yesterday and it's really very faithful. Got to level 13 now that the speed is okay.

New version about to be published. I have even fixed the slowdowns when the diamonds are aligned by using color changes instead of tile changes (another hack). It works great.

Bren McGuire · 12 July 2023, 16:13

i tried it and its still cut by half im probably being ocd but its really attention-grabbing

anyway i still suck at this game so maybe i should focus on my skills

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Originally Posted by jotd

Try the new version and tell me what you think.

jotd · 12 July 2023, 17:12

Nope, only last pixel is missing now.

Max display width is 285 pixels. Game needs 288, but I could shift the display by 2 pixels, notcing that Pengo lives don't use the first 2 rows, and it's the only thing possibly displayed there.

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saimon69 · 12 July 2023, 18:34

Another worthy entry in the "Sala JOTD" (a pun to the italian word Sala giochi that means arcade and pronounces similar)

jotd · 12 July 2023, 19:02

I'm very happy about the result. It's almost indistinguishable from the original, and I've played the original a lot, way more than Galaxian, Pacman, Xevious or any other ports I made.

desiv · 13 July 2023, 05:16

Well, good thing I have some self control and can moderate my spending on this hobby...

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Originally Posted by jotd

You'll be able to donate a few euros once it's on itch.

...
Damn... Off to itch...
I have no self control...

I hope you choke on all that sweet sweet itch money!!!!

(Well, OK, maybe it's enough for a couple of coffees or something...)
;-)

Looks great, thanx!

Bren McGuire · 13 July 2023, 15:06

i cannot believe it!! just one pixel you are right why does my brain hurt so much and think half is gone??

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Originally Posted by jotd

Nope, only last pixel is missing now.

jotd · 13 July 2023, 16:51

I could draw it one pixel higher and "eat" the bottom horizontal wall.

It could be an idea. A good idea actually. Problem is when that wall is shaken it will lose the last pixel. But it may be much better anyway. Will test it.

TCD · 13 July 2023, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

I could draw it one pixel higher and "eat" the bottom horizontal wall.

It could be an idea. A good idea actually. Problem is when that wall is shaken it will lose the last pixel. But it may be much better anyway. Will test it.

there seems to be one pixel between the hi-score and the extra lives (purple line):

Maybe you could use that one instead?

jotd · 13 July 2023, 19:17

yes. And Bren was right. I'm losing 2 pixels at least on WinUAE. With some more hacks (TCD suggestion works), I can gain 1 pixel and the bottom text is fully viewable.

TCD · 13 July 2023, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

yes. And Bren was right. I'm losing 2 pixels at least on WinUAE. With some more hacks (TCD suggestion works), I can gain 1 pixel and the bottom text is fully viewable.

Great stuff (even if I have to redo the screenshots

)

jotd · 13 July 2023, 20:43

You can redo the screenshots now

New version published.

TCD · 14 July 2023, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

You can redo the screenshots now

New version published.

Thank you

New screenshots will have to wait till next week (see HOL news).

Bren McGuire · 14 July 2023, 17:16

i cant believe i was right for a change!!

happy to see this fixed now

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

yes. And Bren was right. I'm losing 2 pixels at least on WinUAE. With some more hacks (TCD suggestion works), I can gain 1 pixel and the bottom text is fully viewable.

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11 July 2023, 18:43	#81
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	Try the new version and tell me what you think.

12 July 2023, 00:47	#82
saimon69 J.M.D - Bedroom Musician Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,592	I did not play the version yet but, according to what is in the video i wonder if the sno-bees are changing color round to round and if the music accelerates after 60 seconds like in the original - plus there were some times where the sno-bee will take out its legs and run to a corner if you dispose of all its buddies fast

12 July 2023, 11:39	#83
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	this is a transcode: all of the above. Plus I've played it to death yesterday and it's really very faithful. Got to level 13 now that the speed is okay. New version about to be published. I have even fixed the slowdowns when the diamonds are aligned by using color changes instead of tile changes (another hack). It works great.

12 July 2023, 17:12	#85
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	Nope, only last pixel is missing now. Max display width is 285 pixels. Game needs 288, but I could shift the display by 2 pixels, notcing that Pengo lives don't use the first 2 rows, and it's the only thing possibly displayed there.

12 July 2023, 18:34	#86
saimon69 J.M.D - Bedroom Musician Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,592	Another worthy entry in the "Sala JOTD" (a pun to the italian word Sala giochi that means arcade and pronounces similar)

12 July 2023, 19:02	#87
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	I'm very happy about the result. It's almost indistinguishable from the original, and I've played the original a lot, way more than Galaxian, Pacman, Xevious or any other ports I made.

13 July 2023, 16:51	#90
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	I could draw it one pixel higher and "eat" the bottom horizontal wall. It could be an idea. A good idea actually. Problem is when that wall is shaken it will lose the last pixel. But it may be much better anyway. Will test it.

13 July 2023, 19:17	#92
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	yes. And Bren was right. I'm losing 2 pixels at least on WinUAE. With some more hacks (TCD suggestion works), I can gain 1 pixel and the bottom text is fully viewable.

13 July 2023, 20:43	#94
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,367	You can redo the screenshots now New version published.

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