Exodus the last war - CD Audio

OldB0y · 27 November 2013, 10:08

Hi,

I have an issue with Exodus the Last War, on real Amiga H/W.

Setup - A1200, Blizzard 1260, Squirrel SCSI Cd-ROM. No busboards/graphics cards etc.

I've downloaded the latest updates for the game, so it doesn't require the CD present to run.

I get two issues:- no CD Audio using either squirrelscsi.device or cd.device, in the config utility. Also when launching the game it says it can't open exodus video library (which I think it uses for an intro anim), I can however continue and run the game.

The CD does not appear to read properly in my CD drive - it is detected, but all sub folders appear empty. In order to install the game, I had to copy the files from my Mac to a CF card. The disk is read fine by Mac/PC, all folders are viewable. The Audio plays fine in my standard audio CD player.

When I first got the game the Amiga couldn't read the disc at all, but I found a different 'CD0' mount file whch got me a bit further, as above. So I'm guessing the format of the disk is a bit non-standard (its an original btw, NOT a copy burned from an ISO etc).

Any ideas or suggestions gratefully received (please don't say WinUAE though - I'm not interested in Emulation) Thanks!!!

PopoCop · 27 November 2013, 11:42

I played Exodus on A1200 (68030 and 68040, AGA) with AsimCDFS and it worked fine. I didn't install any updates.
I remember that in install utility I had to accept cd device name and unit number with Enter key - clicking on OK gadget wasn't enough. After that CD audio should be OK.
Intro animation requires library that is not present on CD. I don't remember its name but use SnoopDOS and it will show you what's missing. AFAIR that library is available on Aminet.

Bamiga2002 · 27 November 2013, 11:52

I think it's exodusvideo.library that you copy to LIBS: then intro-anim should work. Or add an assign LIBS: to your game-directory where the file is.

Toni Wilen · 27 November 2013, 11:58

Missing files probably mean incompatible/buggy/old CD filesystem.

Bamiga2002 · 27 November 2013, 12:06

Yes, if it can't read files from CD where the video library is then it's not found thus missing file...
Install AsimCDFS and be done with it.

PopoCop · 27 November 2013, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamiga2002

I think it's exodusvideo.library that you copy to LIBS: then intro-anim should work. Or add an assign LIBS: to your game-directory where the file is.

Oh yes, it's probably this one. So it is on CD but install utility doesn't install it where it should be. You have to copy it manually.

OldB0y · 27 November 2013, 17:47

Thanks for the replies

When I did the install of Exodus - having copied the entire CD minus the music tracks onto a CF card, I did a full install - this installs everything including the exodusvideo.library, anims etc. I've already used snoopdos to see where it was looking, copied the library into into Libs: - still no joy though. I'm less bothered by this than getting the CD Audio to work though!

I tried pressing enter after changing the CD library in the config tool to squirrelscsi.library and the unit to 1 etc, as suggested by PopoCop, unfortunately this hasn't worked for me.

My Miggy is running Dary's AmigaSYS4 - with all the OS 3.9 updates + 'Boing Bags' installed

At the moment I'm using CDFilesystem, I also have CacheCDFS (from OS3.9 if memory serves?) to try, so I'll give that a go later as it may have more luck.

Can anyone advise where I can get AsimCDFS, as it never appears to have been released to public domain? - well I can't find it on Aminet anyway. Is anyone actually still selling it?

Cheers!

Bamiga2002 · 27 November 2013, 19:38

Just use CacheCDFS if you have WB 3.9. Works like a clock.

OldB0y · 27 November 2013, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamiga2002

Just use CacheCDFS if you have WB 3.9. Works like a clock.

Indeed it does - Thankyou very much, Exodus now works a treat CD Audio, animations and all, having been able to re-install properly from the CD!

Cheers people

Bamiga2002 · 27 November 2013, 21:43

Nice game also!

OldB0y · 27 November 2013, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamiga2002

Nice game also!

Yeah, I'm enjoying it so far :-)

Was a 'big box' version of Exodus ever released, or has it always just been available in a cd jewel case? I had the demo when it came out in the late 90's, but only got the full game from Amigakit a couple (okay, maybe a few) of years back, and it was just the cd, not even a cover or insert etc.

edit: just saw the box scan on HOL, so I guess that answers that! I'll keep an eye out on ebay me thinks.....

AndreasM · 20 March 2014, 10:38

The first release was in a Big Box.

Then as the Boxes sold off, we release it as CD in Juwelcase with Cover.
As the Covers sold of we release it in a blank Juwelcase.
After the CD sold off we release it as Download-Version.

27 November 2013, 10:08	#1
OldB0y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Letchworth/UK Posts: 87	Exodus the last war - CD Audio Hi, I have an issue with Exodus the Last War, on real Amiga H/W. Setup - A1200, Blizzard 1260, Squirrel SCSI Cd-ROM. No busboards/graphics cards etc. I've downloaded the latest updates for the game, so it doesn't require the CD present to run. I get two issues:- no CD Audio using either squirrelscsi.device or cd.device, in the config utility. Also when launching the game it says it can't open exodus video library (which I think it uses for an intro anim), I can however continue and run the game. The CD does not appear to read properly in my CD drive - it is detected, but all sub folders appear empty. In order to install the game, I had to copy the files from my Mac to a CF card. The disk is read fine by Mac/PC, all folders are viewable. The Audio plays fine in my standard audio CD player. When I first got the game the Amiga couldn't read the disc at all, but I found a different 'CD0' mount file whch got me a bit further, as above. So I'm guessing the format of the disk is a bit non-standard (its an original btw, NOT a copy burned from an ISO etc). Any ideas or suggestions gratefully received (please don't say WinUAE though - I'm not interested in Emulation) Thanks!!!

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27 November 2013, 11:42	#2
PopoCop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 434	I played Exodus on A1200 (68030 and 68040, AGA) with AsimCDFS and it worked fine. I didn't install any updates. I remember that in install utility I had to accept cd device name and unit number with Enter key - clicking on OK gadget wasn't enough. After that CD audio should be OK. Intro animation requires library that is not present on CD. I don't remember its name but use SnoopDOS and it will show you what's missing. AFAIR that library is available on Aminet.

27 November 2013, 11:52	#3
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	I think it's exodusvideo.library that you copy to LIBS: then intro-anim should work. Or add an assign LIBS: to your game-directory where the file is.

27 November 2013, 11:58	#4
Toni Wilen WinUAE developer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hämeenlinna/Finland Age: 49 Posts: 26,573	Missing files probably mean incompatible/buggy/old CD filesystem.

27 November 2013, 12:06	#5
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Yes, if it can't read files from CD where the video library is then it's not found thus missing file... Install AsimCDFS and be done with it.

27 November 2013, 17:47	#7
OldB0y Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Letchworth/UK Posts: 87	Thanks for the replies When I did the install of Exodus - having copied the entire CD minus the music tracks onto a CF card, I did a full install - this installs everything including the exodusvideo.library, anims etc. I've already used snoopdos to see where it was looking, copied the library into into Libs: - still no joy though. I'm less bothered by this than getting the CD Audio to work though! I tried pressing enter after changing the CD library in the config tool to squirrelscsi.library and the unit to 1 etc, as suggested by PopoCop, unfortunately this hasn't worked for me. My Miggy is running Dary's AmigaSYS4 - with all the OS 3.9 updates + 'Boing Bags' installed At the moment I'm using CDFilesystem, I also have CacheCDFS (from OS3.9 if memory serves?) to try, so I'll give that a go later as it may have more luck. Can anyone advise where I can get AsimCDFS, as it never appears to have been released to public domain? - well I can't find it on Aminet anyway. Is anyone actually still selling it? Cheers!

27 November 2013, 19:38	#8
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Just use CacheCDFS if you have WB 3.9. Works like a clock.

27 November 2013, 21:43	#10
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Nice game also!

20 March 2014, 10:38	#12
AndreasM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: germany Posts: 882	The first release was in a Big Box. Then as the Boxes sold off, we release it as CD in Juwelcase with Cover. As the Covers sold of we release it in a blank Juwelcase. After the CD sold off we release it as Download-Version.

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