Most "valuable" way to contribute to the Amiga gaming scene today

NewDeli · 21 March 2009, 15:37

What is, in your opinion, the most "valuable" way to contribute to the Amiga gaming scene today
Multiple answers allowed
...of course, I am aware this is a mostly subjective poll, and enjoying what you're playing with is the most important thing !

Shoonay · 21 March 2009, 15:44

Two more things I'd like to add to this poll:

- contributing into the community with old/new/rare/translated/ported software

- organizing/joining the Amiga meetings/parties

TCD · 21 March 2009, 15:47

Making WHDLoad slaves, cracking games that were 'left out', finding games that aren't easily available and making new games or level editors. Like Sting said some minutes ago the 'game scene' is dead and except a very few people (Hi Sting

) nobody cracks Amiga games anymore. Distribute games? Well point out where to find them or share them. Of course making longplays is a nice thing too

Oh and out 'useful' discussions here of course

Shoonay · 21 March 2009, 15:51

Of course, that too TCD!

A great number of choices you forgot I'm afraid, how about a re-do, Deleauvive?

NewDeli · 21 March 2009, 15:55

Ok, can someone add this option "organizing/joining the Amiga meetings/parties", plz ?

Other things are a bit too specific, it's more a matter of finding out general tendencies.

TCD · 21 March 2009, 15:59

So 'Close examination of games mechanisms, disassembling 'em when needed' does mean creatng WHDLoad slaves and cracking right? What about making new things which option covers that?

Shoonay · 21 March 2009, 16:01

^ wut TCD said, I want an option for new releases, not necessary newly developed but some that are "found"

TCD · 21 March 2009, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

^ wut TCD said, I want an option for new releases, not necessary newly developed but some that are "found"

Or modified in some way

Shoonay · 21 March 2009, 16:03

yeah, those too

Yoto · 21 March 2009, 16:04

I agree with TCD. And must also add that new projects could be made to improve some existing games graphism/sound. Read somewhere about a Shadow of the Beast remake with 256 colors sprites, that sounds interesting. I would love to play those oldies again with better FX´s and even contribute somehow.

NewDeli · 21 March 2009, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

So 'Close examination of games mechanisms, disassembling 'em when needed' does mean creatng WHDLoad slaves and cracking right?

right

NewDeli · 21 March 2009, 16:06

Okay... "Making remakes" option accepted

TCD · 21 March 2009, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yotoxionomai

I agree with TCD. And must also add that new projects could be made to improve some existing games graphism/sound. Read somewhere about a Shadow of the Beast remake with 256 colors sprites, that sounds interesting. I would love to play those oldies again with better FX´s and even contribute somehow.

Good point Yoti

Either improvements of Amiga games (making AGA versions) and remakes for other systems should also be included

Paul_s · 21 March 2009, 17:00

Building a time machine to go back in time and kick the ass of some Commodore management option

Marcuz · 21 March 2009, 17:00

i don't see "ban each and every EAB member" option

Sensi · 21 March 2009, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by marco pedrana

i don't see "ban each and every EAB member" option

I dont see "keeping amiga boards" alive, its very important, for a lot of people its the only way how to be in contact with other Amiga users. I got back into "amiga thing" thanks to amigagames.com and eab.

Hungry Horace · 21 March 2009, 19:06

most importantly, where is the option for "develop Amiga software" ?

i think this would cover quite a lot of the parts mentioned above as other options!

NewDeli · 21 March 2009, 19:19

A shame you didn't mention : "Writing reviews for game mags or websites "

...to be included, too

TCD · 21 March 2009, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hungry Horace

most importantly, where is the option for "develop Amiga software" ?

i think this would cover quite a lot of the parts mentioned above as other options!

Spot on Horace! That was exactly what I meant with 'making new games or level editors' (struggling to find the right term

). That is indeed the most valuable form of contributing to the Amiga gaming scene today

Sensi · 21 March 2009, 21:06

When we are talking about developing Amiga software,level editors etc, where is Hungry Horace option?

View Poll Results: What is the most "valuable" way to contribute to the Amiga gaming scene today
Close examination of games mechanisms, disassembling 'em when needed	14	34.15%
Playing multiplayer Amiga games with friends	6	14.63%
Making longplays	5	12.20%
Buying originals	3	7.32%
Distributing ADFs and related resources on web sites, CDs...	11	26.83%
I am more into previous generation computer games	0	0%
There is not such thing as an "Amiga scene" today	1	2.44%
Making remakes	5	12.20%
Organizing/joining the Amiga meetings/parties	10	24.39%
Polishing/rediscovering rare/unreleased games	11	26.83%
Developing Amiga software	18	43.90%
Writing reviews for game mags and websites	7	17.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

21 March 2009, 15:37	#1
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Most "valuable" way to contribute to the Amiga gaming scene today What is, in your opinion, the most "valuable" way to contribute to the Amiga gaming scene today Multiple answers allowed ...of course, I am aware this is a mostly subjective poll, and enjoying what you're playing with is the most important thing ! Last edited by NewDeli; 21 March 2009 at 15:51.

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21 March 2009, 15:44	#2
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Two more things I'd like to add to this poll: - contributing into the community with old/new/rare/translated/ported software - organizing/joining the Amiga meetings/parties

21 March 2009, 15:47	#3
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	Making WHDLoad slaves, cracking games that were 'left out', finding games that aren't easily available and making new games or level editors. Like Sting said some minutes ago the 'game scene' is dead and except a very few people (Hi Sting ) nobody cracks Amiga games anymore. Distribute games? Well point out where to find them or share them. Of course making longplays is a nice thing too Oh and out 'useful' discussions here of course

21 March 2009, 15:51	#4
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Of course, that too TCD! A great number of choices you forgot I'm afraid, how about a re-do, Deleauvive?

21 March 2009, 15:55	#5
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Ok, can someone add this option "organizing/joining the Amiga meetings/parties", plz ? Other things are a bit too specific, it's more a matter of finding out general tendencies.

21 March 2009, 15:59	#6
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	So 'Close examination of games mechanisms, disassembling 'em when needed' does mean creatng WHDLoad slaves and cracking right? What about making new things which option covers that?

21 March 2009, 16:01	#7
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	^ wut TCD said, I want an option for new releases, not necessary newly developed but some that are "found"

21 March 2009, 16:03	#9
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	yeah, those too

21 March 2009, 16:04	#10
Yoto 1 Potato to Spam´em all! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lost in a Wine Country Age: 47 Posts: 572	I agree with TCD. And must also add that new projects could be made to improve some existing games graphism/sound. Read somewhere about a Shadow of the Beast remake with 256 colors sprites, that sounds interesting. I would love to play those oldies again with better FX´s and even contribute somehow.

21 March 2009, 16:06	#12
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Okay... "Making remakes" option accepted

21 March 2009, 17:00	#14
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Building a time machine to go back in time and kick the ass of some Commodore management option

21 March 2009, 17:00	#15
Marcuz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: . Age: 48 Posts: 5,562	i don't see "ban each and every EAB member" option

21 March 2009, 19:06	#17
Hungry Horace Wipe-Out Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: . Age: 43 Posts: 2,538	most importantly, where is the option for "develop Amiga software" ? i think this would cover quite a lot of the parts mentioned above as other options!

21 March 2009, 19:19	#18
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	A shame you didn't mention : "Writing reviews for game mags or websites " ...to be included, too

21 March 2009, 21:06	#20
Sensi Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 1,643	When we are talking about developing Amiga software,level editors etc, where is Hungry Horace option?

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