Issues With Chaos Engine AGA (JST and WHDload)

[roberthazelby]

Afternoon all,

I just wondered if anyone else had encountered issues with this.

I've tried the JST version, and while this works most of the time, I've found that it can often lock-up when displaying the 'Get Ready' text at the start of the level. Also, on world 3, the 'Reverse' level has issues where keys/switches only sometimes unlock other sections of the game, making it impossible to complete.

On the WHDload version I simply get a black screen. (Which you can quit from). If I comment-out 'Preload' it gets further, but still dies a death.

I've yet to try the non AGA version of the game.

My specs are: A1200, 68030 @ 50mhz, 32megs fastram.

I'll try and dig out my original AGA floppies and see if I get the same results that the JST installation throws up.

[Retro-Nerd]

Strange, i had no problems with the AGA WHLoad version on my A1200. What OS, turbocard?

[roberthazelby]

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Strange, i had no problems with the AGA WHLoad version on my A1200. What OS?

OS3.9.

[Retro-Nerd]

With a Blizzard turbocard (should be fine)? I've completed it on ClassicWB (WB 3.0) and a M-Tec 1230. Have you tried different WHDLoad versions?

[Peter]

I do remember having some problems with a version of CE AGA WHDLoad - think unless you pressed the fire button to continue it would lock up...

I'll check and see which version I have installed later...
I know I had to try a few different versions here and there...

[Retro-Nerd]

Maybe a Kick 3.1 problem? I remember that older Gods slaves had a problem with KS 3.1 too.

[roberthazelby]

Thanks for all your help fellas.

I'd be interested to know your findings, Peter.

Re: Gods - The game quits back to WB on my system when you lose all your lives.

[roberthazelby]

Have managed to dig out my original AGA disks, and have just given those a go.

The disk chugs once and then I'm just faced with a black screen.

I've tried disabling CPU caches and all that jazz, but still nothing.

[Peter]

I am using the WHDLOAD AGA version 1.2 and it seems to be OK Rob, I maybe in the past had probs with the CD32 version thinking about it.

When the Chaos Engine screen appears it states AA version funnily enough - never noticed that before.

I have 3.1 Roms - check my signature for full machine specs.

I haven't changed any of the WHDLOAD game options.

[Retro-Nerd]

Originally Posted by roberthazelby

Have managed to dig out my original AGA disks, and have just given those a go.

The disk chugs once and then I'm just faced with a black screen.

I've tried disabling CPU caches and all that jazz, but still nothing.

Have you tried the disks without your turbocard too?

[roberthazelby]

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Have you tried the disks without your turbocard too?

Getting the side off the Power Tower is a complete swine, so I try to only remove it if I 'really' need to.

OK, some more details...

The JST version (1.2) loads, but it's the one that either locks up randomly when you get the the 'Get ready' text.

Settings are:

(QUIET)
(NOCACHES)
(HDLOAD)
(DELAY)
(LEAVECACHES)
(QUIET)

The WHDLoad version is the 1.2 version. WHDLoad is 16.1.3648

Settings for the game are:

Slave=ChaosEngineAGA.Slave
PRELOAD

I have 3.1 ROMS installed.

[TCD]

Originally Posted by roberthazelby

WHDLoad is 16.1.3648

You should update WHDLoad and try again.

[Retro-Nerd]

Yep, try WHDLoad 17.0 beta.

http://whdload.de/whdload/

[roberthazelby]

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

You should update WHDLoad and try again.

*laughs* What an idiot (me, that is!)

I thought I had downloaded and installed the latest version. It would appear not.

Well, with the latest version installed Chaos Engine AGA now loads under WHDLoad.

I'll let you know if I come up against any problems.

In the meantime I shall hang my head in shame for wasting your time. Thanks for all your help, though. I'm really pleased that the issue now seems to be sorted!

[TCD]

It happens Just good to hear it works now.

[roberthazelby]

An update - Have just completed world 3 without a single glitch!

Looks like an out of date WHDLoad installation was to blame

Thanks again!

[Peter]

Three Cheers for TCD!

[roberthazelby]

Originally Posted by Peter

Three Cheers for TCD!

Indeed! The update has also meant that McDonald Land and BC Kid now work, too!