Bloodwych save game disk..

mayney · 12 July 2006, 20:58

Hello guys,
I have just got going on WinUAE and its amazing to be playing all these games again....now..
Bloodwych was def. in my top 5 fav's and I was thrilled to play it agian...then I tried to save.... I went into WinUAE and "created an amiga save disk" and then pointed to that adf with the second drive....it didnt seem to work, the game crashed when i tried to load up what I thought Id saved.
If anyone has any ideas, or has played Bloodwych and has a solution , please help!!!
Thankyou
Colin
Ps was also told that a "save state" directly from an amiga would work?

DamienD · 12 July 2006, 23:58

Hey mayney,

You will need to create a save disk from within WinUAE, see this post by coze: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=249517&postcount=5

This thing is you will also need to know what the disk needs to be labelled as... Hopefully somebody else can help you with this as I have no idea.

Save States... to lazy to re-type see http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=238225&postcount=11

mayney · 13 July 2006, 00:47

Thanks Damien, Ill give it a go!!!

Mayney

mayney · 13 July 2006, 01:54

Anyone know what the Bloodwych Savedisk needs to be named as?

Adderly · 13 July 2006, 02:15

i can remember that i created a custom format adf and used this one as savedisk for Bloodwych. No special diskname was required.

mayney · 13 July 2006, 02:58

Thanks Adderly, how exactly did you do that.? Ive tried a few ways and am not getting any results. I opened WinUAE and "created aminga blank disk file", and placed it on the desktop, but when i go to save in Bloodwych it dosent do anything....
Im sure Im going wrong somewhere, but unfortunately Im brand new to emulators as of last night....
any info would be seriously appreciated!! Im not even sure how to specifically create a custom format disk..how do you do that?

mayney · 13 July 2006, 06:24

ok Ive been scouring the net and it seems I have to create a Custom Save Disk for Bloodwych.. can someone please tell me how to create this as Im fairly sure its not through the "Create blank Amiga disk file" option...
Colin

Bloodwych · 13 July 2006, 07:49

Another option is:

http://www.classicgaming.com/bloodwy...-downloads.htm

In other words use the WHDload (hard drive) version of the game - it's far better as you can have up to 10 savegames. Transferring the party over to the data disk is also easy.

mayney · 13 July 2006, 08:10

Thanks....actually I believe I tried that, and played it for a while..but remember not being able to get any further due to a bug. A certain key wasnt on a shelf or something....that ring any bells? Ill def. give it a go..but Im alsmot sure that was it..
Wanted to ask, can I use this version with WinUAE or does it have its own emulator?

Bloodwych · 13 July 2006, 08:43

If it's the same part of the game I'm thinking of then I don't think it's a bug. Are you referring to a missing chromatic key in the extended levels/data disk? You have to talk to the local shopkeeper and buy it from him, but I think you only get one chance and he doesn't drop it if you kill him (could be wrong though).

If not then I'm unsure; I finished both the whdload versions of the games with my brother without issues a few years ago. I've never tried that version - it may not even work! You can set it up yourself - whdload packs are here:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=24216

Then you'll need a workbench to run it in - as long as you have a workbench 3.0/3.1 adf you can use one of these in winuae:

http://classicwb.abime.net/

OR get hold of these adf versions people are talking about above - if they work as described it will be the easiest way if you're not familiar with WinUAE hard drive emulation.

mayney · 13 July 2006, 09:11

Ok it was definately a different version...actually now that I think abou tit....it was the pc version. No emulation involved....!
To be honest I really dont have any clue how to go about using th harddrive version..I looked the links and my eyes glazed.....thankyou very much for taking the time to help me though. Maybe with a bit more time I can wrap my head around it!
i dont suppose you know how to create the custom savegame disk in WinUAE?

Bloodwych · 13 July 2006, 09:19

I've never used the custom save disks as whdload is my best friend, but the guys were talking about it here:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=23565

mayney · 13 July 2006, 09:38

Thanks! I think Im just not designed to understand this stuff! haha I cant actually figure out what to do when i want to save it, or load it. Im in game..Ive created a custom disk image, in the amiga games folder...one named as bloodwych.adf and one named as bloodsave.sdf for good measure...just cant figure it out!

DamienD · 13 July 2006, 16:05

mayney, just use Save States then http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=238225&postcount=11

This is what I use all the time... Much simplier, no need to swap .adf files and you can save as many as you like

Paul · 13 July 2006, 16:12

@DamienD I posted about adding save state to FAQ here: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?p=256108#post256105

But Toni said to not tick 'Enable state recording' as this was not too stable yet. It works without ticking this box anyway.

DamienD · 13 July 2006, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

But Toni said to not tick 'Enable state recording' as this was not too stable yet. It works without ticking this box anyway.

Cheers Paul, I read Toni's comments and just modified my original post. Many thanks

Retro-Nerd · 13 July 2006, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

mayney, just use Save States then http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=238225&postcount=11

This is what I use all the time... Much simplier, no need to swap .adf files and you can save as many as you like

There are some shortcuts for save & load the savestates in WinUAE. Mapped to the joypad/joystick it is very comfortable to play through the games.

mayney · 13 July 2006, 21:48

Thankyou all....!! Im going to try every avenue until I get going....

Colin

mayney · 13 July 2006, 21:52

Savestate, works very nicely....thanks all.....
Im here to stay

Colin

12 July 2006, 20:58	#1
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Bloodwych save game disk.. Hello guys, I have just got going on WinUAE and its amazing to be playing all these games again....now.. Bloodwych was def. in my top 5 fav's and I was thrilled to play it agian...then I tried to save.... I went into WinUAE and "created an amiga save disk" and then pointed to that adf with the second drive....it didnt seem to work, the game crashed when i tried to load up what I thought Id saved. If anyone has any ideas, or has played Bloodwych and has a solution , please help!!! Thankyou Colin Ps was also told that a "save state" directly from an amiga would work?

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12 July 2006, 23:58	#2
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Hey mayney, You will need to create a save disk from within WinUAE, see this post by coze: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=249517&postcount=5 This thing is you will also need to know what the disk needs to be labelled as... Hopefully somebody else can help you with this as I have no idea. Save States... to lazy to re-type see http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=238225&postcount=11

13 July 2006, 00:47	#3
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Thanks Damien, Ill give it a go!!! Mayney

13 July 2006, 01:54	#4
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Anyone know what the Bloodwych Savedisk needs to be named as?

13 July 2006, 02:15	#5
Adderly [Satan^God] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 701	i can remember that i created a custom format adf and used this one as savedisk for Bloodwych. No special diskname was required.

13 July 2006, 02:58	#6
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Thanks Adderly, how exactly did you do that.? Ive tried a few ways and am not getting any results. I opened WinUAE and "created aminga blank disk file", and placed it on the desktop, but when i go to save in Bloodwych it dosent do anything.... Im sure Im going wrong somewhere, but unfortunately Im brand new to emulators as of last night.... any info would be seriously appreciated!! Im not even sure how to specifically create a custom format disk..how do you do that?

13 July 2006, 06:24	#7
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	ok Ive been scouring the net and it seems I have to create a Custom Save Disk for Bloodwych.. can someone please tell me how to create this as Im fairly sure its not through the "Create blank Amiga disk file" option... Colin

13 July 2006, 07:49	#8
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Another option is: http://www.classicgaming.com/bloodwy...-downloads.htm In other words use the WHDload (hard drive) version of the game - it's far better as you can have up to 10 savegames. Transferring the party over to the data disk is also easy.

13 July 2006, 08:10	#9
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Thanks....actually I believe I tried that, and played it for a while..but remember not being able to get any further due to a bug. A certain key wasnt on a shelf or something....that ring any bells? Ill def. give it a go..but Im alsmot sure that was it.. Wanted to ask, can I use this version with WinUAE or does it have its own emulator?

13 July 2006, 08:43	#10
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	If it's the same part of the game I'm thinking of then I don't think it's a bug. Are you referring to a missing chromatic key in the extended levels/data disk? You have to talk to the local shopkeeper and buy it from him, but I think you only get one chance and he doesn't drop it if you kill him (could be wrong though). If not then I'm unsure; I finished both the whdload versions of the games with my brother without issues a few years ago. I've never tried that version - it may not even work! You can set it up yourself - whdload packs are here: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=24216 Then you'll need a workbench to run it in - as long as you have a workbench 3.0/3.1 adf you can use one of these in winuae: http://classicwb.abime.net/ OR get hold of these adf versions people are talking about above - if they work as described it will be the easiest way if you're not familiar with WinUAE hard drive emulation.

13 July 2006, 09:11	#11
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Ok it was definately a different version...actually now that I think abou tit....it was the pc version. No emulation involved....! To be honest I really dont have any clue how to go about using th harddrive version..I looked the links and my eyes glazed.....thankyou very much for taking the time to help me though. Maybe with a bit more time I can wrap my head around it! i dont suppose you know how to create the custom savegame disk in WinUAE?

13 July 2006, 09:19	#12
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	I've never used the custom save disks as whdload is my best friend, but the guys were talking about it here: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=23565

13 July 2006, 09:38	#13
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Thanks! I think Im just not designed to understand this stuff! haha I cant actually figure out what to do when i want to save it, or load it. Im in game..Ive created a custom disk image, in the amiga games folder...one named as bloodwych.adf and one named as bloodsave.sdf for good measure...just cant figure it out!

13 July 2006, 16:05	#14
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	mayney, just use Save States then http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=238225&postcount=11 This is what I use all the time... Much simplier, no need to swap .adf files and you can save as many as you like

13 July 2006, 16:12	#15
Paul RIP Friends Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,157	@DamienD I posted about adding save state to FAQ here: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?p=256108#post256105 But Toni said to not tick 'Enable state recording' as this was not too stable yet. It works without ticking this box anyway.

13 July 2006, 21:48	#18
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Thankyou all....!! Im going to try every avenue until I get going.... Colin

13 July 2006, 21:52	#19
mayney Nooby Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 13	Savestate, works very nicely....thanks all..... Im here to stay Colin

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