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by jpnz
Wed May 08, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Hidden message in Predator
Replies: 14
Views: 343

Re: Hidden message in Predator

goodboy wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 1:30 pm https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/cgi-bin/i ... sion%20Inc
(First tip)
I posted about that tip a while back - it's not quite right
by jpnz
Mon May 06, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Psychedelia in "line mode"?
Replies: 4
Views: 146

Re: Psychedelia in "line mode"?

The text column continues below the screenshot, it should read Load Psychedelia with LOAD "" CODE The "line mode" refers to one of the features of the program itself (press the L key to toggle Line Mode on and off). It's seems to crash on +2A (at least in my emulator) though, ev...
by jpnz
Thu May 02, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Jetpac to Microdrive
Replies: 25
Views: 1131

Re: Jetpac to Microdrive

Interesting, would an eeprom fit in the pcb without modification, if so what eeprom to do use? I'd have to defer to the hardware folks about a suitable replacement, but from memory the ROM in the IF1 doesn't have a socket so would need some super fine soldering skills to remove and replace - might ...
by jpnz
Thu May 02, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Coincidence!
Replies: 66
Views: 1924

Re: Coincidence!

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=pub/sinclair/screens/load/a/scr/AufWiedersehenPet.scr&border=0 https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=pub/sinclair/screens/load/g/scr/GaryLinekersHot-Shot.scr&border=0 https://media.tenor.com/images/021a425021d63b351b10520c8e8bc...
by jpnz
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:11 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Jetpac to Microdrive
Replies: 25
Views: 1131

Re: Jetpac to Microdrive

Redgatemodels wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:05 am Adding in a few extra commands would be good too, the *MOVE and *CAT from the intro cartridge plus a RENAME option is a good start.
Have a look at Ian Collier's modified Interface 1 ROM - works well under emulation with Spectaculator
by jpnz
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: Goodbye,Z80
Replies: 35
Views: 2007

Re: Goodbye,Z80

by jpnz
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Memory issues with multiple Microdrives?
Replies: 20
Views: 849

Re: Memory issues with multiple Microdrives?

Redgatemodels wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:57 pm Hi, looking to get a working copy on my vdrivezx, when you say copy the code do you mean the original Jetpac2, 3, 4, 5 etc?

Any guidance you could give to a numpty like me would be appreciated
I guess you have a working cartridge now? I can write up some notes for this 16K version if you like
by jpnz
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Jetpac to Microdrive
Replies: 25
Views: 1131

Re: Jetpac to Microdrive

The IF1 system variable IOBORD 23750 0x5CC6 (Border colour during I/O) gives an indication when input or output is occurring Works well for both serial and network I/O but, curiously, only works for microdrive output - not input For the fun of it, the variable can be manipulated to be "audible&...
by jpnz
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: Goodbye,Z80
Replies: 35
Views: 2007

Re: Goodbye,Z80

Shared the sad news with the younger staff at work

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Don't think any of them have noticed

:(
by jpnz
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: RIP F David Thorpe
Replies: 32
Views: 1891

Re: RIP F David Thorpe

RIP Mr Thorpe

My favourite is Eskimo Eddie - pretty perfect for such an early game

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by jpnz
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Coincidence!
Replies: 66
Views: 1924

Re: Coincidence!

Open to all isn't it?

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Compare and contrast...

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by jpnz
Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem

Yeah CU5F does work with a stock 48K model. Had some trouble getting the TZX to load un-accelerated though, loosing the pilot tone on the third turbo block https://youtu.be/EyvkwhEgTrU Worked around this by stopping the tape, then playing back the turbo blocks https://youtu.be/wGFUNE6ezAg Tested on ...
by jpnz
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem

Trying it again with CU3, setting it with "Stop at end of tape" cleared doesn't seem to make any difference? weird as it sounds! Looking at the .TZX it actually stops loading just at the end of the second code block (794 byes) before the Turbo starts (marked with an X) I tried adding a 1 ...
by jpnz
Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Games with working clocks in them
Replies: 4
Views: 291

Re: Games with working clocks in them

Little Computer People has a wall clock - handy for working out how much time you've actually wasted playing it

by jpnz
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem

Oh, that's interesting - I've got slightly different settings for the cassette recorder: https://i.postimg.cc/k2PJ4Tj1/Playback-Options.png Stop at end of tape is unset?! You can change that by selecting Auto play / stop, then un-selecting Stop at end of tape and then un-selecting Auto play /stop I ...
by jpnz
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: LERM Conversion Utility 5F problem

In the past, I'd found the LERM utilities much much harder to load than the actual games I wanted to "backup" All the CU<version> F utilities are designed specifically for working with the F irebird Bleepload scheme With the CU5F TZX this will load with Spectaculator as long fast loading i...
by jpnz
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Guess the screen$
Replies: 7955
Views: 251978

Re: Guess the screen$

blucey wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:21 am Not Super Gran.


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Again, not much extra detail from this zoom out so I'll post again today. The next one should give it away.
George Harrison's advanced Lonely Hearts Club Band simulator?
by jpnz
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best playable demo of a full price game on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote
Replies: 45
Views: 997

Re: The best playable demo of a full price game on a YS/Crash/SU covertape: vote

Shame the poll is limited to those magazines, missing out the C&VG demo of R-Type
by jpnz
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 608
Views: 103286

Re: Game of the day...

Having been reminded of it today when I thought it was the Guess the Screen$ game, I decided to fire up Chronos but this time not just listen to the music. I never much rated it as a kid but I thought I'd give it a go and, you know what?, it's still GASH! Ugh! It's about the most dull shoot 'em up ...
by jpnz
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: Dr. Acula
Replies: 43
Views: 1599

Re: Dr. Acula

I've really enjoyed playing this, quite the challenge and well presented - worth the wait I was about to ask if level 5 (ah-hum) could be completed without losing a life, but with some patience - and the timer running low - it can be done One other thing, the game can be paused during play by pressi...
by jpnz
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Venturama Cheat
Replies: 2
Views: 242

Re: Venturama Cheat

Hi! Perhaps you can submit this info to The Tipshop? https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/ Since we don't have a specific note or comment for cheats, we rely on their database for that. Edit: Also: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9677 ? Yeah, I've sent Gerard an email for this and t...
by jpnz
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: Dr. Acula
Replies: 43
Views: 1599

Re: Dr. Acula

Note from admin. The authors have requested that you download the latest copy from here . Thanks! There was a bug that made the game freeze in level 42. I reported it to Colin that immediately released a fix. On the Menu Screen press V to see the version: https://i.postimg.cc/2LWGcRsc/DrAcula.png
by jpnz
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Sales/Commercial
Topic: Collection clear out
Replies: 11
Views: 1063

Re: Collection clear out

Cabal 128K source code listing signed by Baggers

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by jpnz
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:41 am
Forum: Sales/Commercial
Topic: Collection clear out
Replies: 11
Views: 1063

Re: Collection clear out

Fruitcake Cartridges https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1998.png Spectrum 128 RAM Tester https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1999.png System Test ROM Cartridge https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_2001.png Spectrum & Interface 1 https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_2002.png ZXC3 programmed with Microdrive Emulator https://www.drum...
by jpnz
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Sales/Commercial
Topic: Collection clear out
Replies: 11
Views: 1063

Re: Collection clear out

Postage is death, NZ is far away, and I was always a software nerd. Don't worry, I only hijack a thread once. Just wanted to say that I very much appreciate you offering kit to the user scene first. The pics show that you cared about it. But why are you getting rid of it? Yeah, postage may be a kic...