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by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: Subliminal Extacy #6
Replies: 8
Views: 280

Re: Subliminal Extacy #6

Very nice. Reminds me of when I used to read Grapevine on the Amiga.
by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: UniDOS on the +D (Plus D) disk system
Replies: 9
Views: 166

Re: UniDOS on the +D (Plus D) disk system

I think I've posted this guide to SAM BASIC previously. I found it very useful:

https://sam.speccy.cz/basic/sam-basic_c ... _guide.pdf
by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Website
Topic: Did I mention the search is bad?
Replies: 11
Views: 365

Re: Did I mention the search is bad?

I've played with this in the past equinox . It's currently set at 15% which seems to give a good balance. When the forum was small, search always gave great results, but as the number of threads grow, obviously you get wider results. I have just recreated the index (I tend to do this once or twice a...
by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Website
Topic: Did I mention the search is bad?
Replies: 11
Views: 365

Re: Did I mention the search is bad?

equinox , If you can find solutions within the phpBB documentation I would welcome your contributions. I just tried another popular phpBB based forum and they have a minimum of four characters so consider yourself lucky :dance :dance :dance :dance https://i.ibb.co/V2FxCM3/Screenshot-2024-05-01-1325...
by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: Website
Topic: Did I mention the search is bad?
Replies: 11
Views: 365

Re: Did I mention the search is bad?

Turrican wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 2:43 am You can use the Zx App. :mrgreen:
I believe he is talking about the forum.
by PeterJ
Wed May 01, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Website
Topic: Did I mention the search is bad?
Replies: 11
Views: 365

Re: Did I mention the search is bad?

equinox , Our customer satisfaction department have suggested that it helps if you make clear if it's the forum or the main site that your complaint relates to. They are assuming this is the forum? Regarding two search in 30 seconds (I know this is not your complaint). This only applies if you are ...
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ZXDB Update Sat Apr 27, 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 104

ZXDB Update Sat Apr 27, 2024

The latest ZXDB update has been applied.
by PeterJ
Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.
Replies: 12
Views: 590

Re: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.

The ZXDB and SC admin team have been reviewing the comments in this thread. As a result we have decided the following actions: * Block the download of AY files for any title released after 2000 * Block the download of some additional material (manuals, inlays, media scans, RZX recordings) for any &q...
by PeterJ
Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Cult Games: vote
Replies: 14
Views: 377

Re: The best Speccy game by Cult Games: vote

Apologies if I've asked this previously @PeteProdge, but do you keep a summary list of the winners from each poll?

When you come to the end we could potentially set-up a special page from the main website do show them all.

Peter
by PeterJ
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.
Replies: 12
Views: 590

Re: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.

I'm closing this thread. On every database entry we have contact details if anyone wants things removed. Some items can be removed instantly, other bits need to wait until the next update. We can only remove files from the SC website. Please just remember (and I'm quoting another member of the team ...
by PeterJ
Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.
Replies: 12
Views: 590

Re: Music files in SC and other sites. Permission affair.

Hi @Neil Parsons,

If you hear of anyone who wants anything removed from this site, please ask them to contact me.

Peter
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ZXDB Update Fri Apr 19, 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 181

ZXDB Update Fri Apr 19, 2024

The latest ZXDB update has been applied.
by PeterJ
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Cult Games: vote
Replies: 14
Views: 377

Re: The best Speccy game by Cult Games: vote

1. Damned Forest, The
by PeterJ
Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Website
Topic: "Most users..."
Replies: 7
Views: 957

Re: "Most users..."

I use all the tools that the free version of Cloudflare offers, and our very eagle eyed users always report spam accounts really quickly which is great. The only two search engine bots allowed are Google and Bing. If anyone has any useful suggestions for reducing them please let me know (via PM plea...
by PeterJ
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: Battleship by Francesco Forte
Replies: 1
Views: 157

Battleship by Francesco Forte

Francesco Forte wrote to me this week about his new game "Battleship", a real-time strategy wargame. GAME DETAILS: ------------------------ Title: Battleship Original Publisher: Francesco Forte Creators: Francesco Forte Authored with: Multi Platform Arcade Game Designer, Z80 Assembly Langu...
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ZXDB Update Apr 12, 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 136

ZXDB Update Apr 12, 2024

The latest ZXDB update has been applied.
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: SHEEPISH-so much violence in the world of herding!
Replies: 44
Views: 3330

Re: SHEEPISH-so much violence in the world of herding!

I will do this @gabriele amore


PROCESSED
PJ 21/04/2024

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by PeterJ
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Code masters Game Genie
Replies: 1
Views: 242

Code masters Game Genie

The BBC Archive page on Facebook has some brilliant old TV snippets. This is about the Code masters Game Genie released in 1993. You should hopefully be able to view this without a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/100072448092464/posts/pfbid0mNmUK2LV1TN6Whn1xQBRAFqRUd6D6wLwsouxXGWAkhyVfpE7...
by PeterJ
Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: New Database Model ZXDB
Replies: 537
Views: 112571

Re: New Database Model ZXDB

As mentioned I can't comment any further as it's Einar's baby. I'm sure he will reply when he has time. He did give six month notice, so not something that can be reversed at this stage. I'm sure he can still help you though. If you use the mention system '@' then pick username, Einar will get a not...
by PeterJ
Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: New Database Model ZXDB
Replies: 537
Views: 112571

Re: New Database Model ZXDB

Hi Patrik Rak , Einar explains it in the linked post. However if this column is so useful, why are we removing it from the database? Because we don't need to store it anymore. This column was originally filled manually in ZXDB, but now we use a routine to generate it automatically (the online form d...
by PeterJ
Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: New Database Model ZXDB
Replies: 537
Views: 112571

Re: New Database Model ZXDB

Hi @Patrik Rak,

@Einar Saukas will reply in full, but please read here:

viewtopic.php?p=136543#p136543

Peter
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Pixels at the museum - Bogor Regis (6th April 2024)
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: Pixels at the museum - Bogor Regis (6th April 2024)

Mpk wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:42 pm What's that cool-looking Lilac monitor/tv?
It was just one that the organiser had collected over the years. It certainly is an unusual colour!
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Pixels at the museum - Bogor Regis (6th April 2024)
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: Pixels at the museum - Bogor Regis (6th April 2024)

Graz wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:30 pm Such a great day, and soooooo many people, with so many stories to share.
Welcome @Graz. It was great to meet you. I was really pleasantly surprised how much retro love there is out there!
by PeterJ
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ZXDB Update Apr 07, 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 822

ZXDB Update Apr 07, 2024

The latest ZXDB update has been applied.
by PeterJ
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: ZXDB Discussion
Topic: New Database Model ZXDB
Replies: 537
Views: 112571

Re: New Database Model ZXDB

Thanks @Einar Saukas. I will update the site on Monday.