Spectrum Computing

Juan F. Ramirez wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:32 pm Chuckie Egg 2?

Just beat me to it, I was going to say the same too. Near the start, the outside bit with the dog.

I haven't disassembled this at all, but I have a script to generate skeleton Skoolkit projects - so I've thrown it up here; https://skoolkit.arcadegeek.co.uk/moonlightmadness/ It lacks any knowledge of what's data and what's code - but I will say that it doesn't especially feel like it is the same ...

Thanks all. I knew it had been tried (or highly likely it had) Was not able to use an emulator yesterday and yes I could of waited I suppose but thought I'd ask ;) that's the only reason why I did not try myself. Its good it "got so far" in some respects I suppose. I knew it would not full...

As title, consider it a "question from the curious" , I'm half sure its been tried or thought of. In theory what would happen to a 16/48 Spectrum if you replaced the ROM with a (the official last one) ZX81 ROM ? And vice-versa , a Spectrum ROM into the ZX81 ? Would either way get very far ...

No - the sub game isn't in the SAM version. The game's available on Sam Revival issue 20. More details of the game: https://www.worldofsam.org/products/booty Thank you. I'll see about watching a video or two of this (bound to be some floating about on YT or suchlike) and I'll buy if I like what I s...

For me , the original new 48K from the Co-Op came with the Sinclair Six Pack: Chequered Flag / Make A Chip / Scrabble / Horace Goes Skiing / Survival / Chess , and obviously Horizons in the box itself. I do note some later "six packs" had Tasword and/or VU3D in them instead, this was likel...

Curious. ;) :) Game page here for convenience Does anyone know if there's any (real) difference between the two variants of this ? The English releases anyway, the Spanish language version is based on V2 Aside from in V2 the "main loop" as it were is sort of a lot higher up in memory and t...

I think John Smyth was responsible for a fair few of them, I did think Ray Owen did some but I sort of now think he did the nice loading screens. John recalls: "Despite my absolute ignorance of computers (I only bought one about three years ago) I found myself designing game covers for Mastertr...

Just noticed the in-game screenshot for Galaxias/Intravoid is wrong. Correct one is here (for Galaxias) https://www.spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=/conv_scr/g/Galaxias.scr&border=0 Intravoid has same text afaik except the font (and possibly no location graphics) Thank you as always f...

Jbizzel wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:49 am What happened to Eugene in the Sam version?

Spoiler

The black models. The tape player does actually work reasonably well however I am thinking a little bit of creatively and preventative medicine as such. Not wanting an external 'modern' device at the moment. My TCM939 does a sterling job despite its age now (and difficulty in finding the belt but th...

Robbeasy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:20 pm I'll taker the magic knight set with thanks please Spider

Replied to your PM "Sold!" and thank you.

Robbeasy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:19 pm I'll take it please spider

If you drop me a PM I'll sort it this evening for you (meaning tonight wrapping up and posting tomorrow)

Its the only pf the Magic Knight 128K games that are very rare, and hard to find :| I think Spellbound is the most difficult one to get in its 128K version (I do see 48K ones sometimes) as it was an early game available in 128K format, and maybe (guess) most owners still had 48K machines. At least ...

PeterJ wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:43 pm Thanks. User and threads being deleted.

Lets hope it does not post "I'll be back"

We do have it relatively easily compared to some other versions where the Final Barrier is a full cavern (and quite difficult)

Robbeasy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:14 pm just need to track down that pesky 128k version of Spellbound now....

I do have it but its sort of a full set here which is probably not quite what you're after

Ultimate and Bugbyte/Software Projects sets sold now.

The MAD 'Magic Knight' collection is still available however at a reduced £15

Small clear-out of a few things. :) Three 'sets' in effect. First of all, we have an 'Ultimate' set of Cookie / Atic Atac / Trans Am Tapes have been tested both sides load with Cookie and Trans Am although Atic Atac can be finicky in loading, I was only able to get one side to load after a couple of...

SOLD The time has come to pass on my CPC464. In summary I purchased this (as just the computer) in around 2016 and when I finally got around to looking at it in the following year, I purchased a suitable PSU and the 'better' Scart cable, this one afaik sorts out any blanking signal issues and also ...

Intravoid is also known as Galaxias (usually found on the 4most adventures compilation tape)

As a sidenote it was also unavailable on the maps speccy site too, indicating what PeterJ has said I suspect, aka the author just ones one place for people to get it from.

Difficult one for me to pick.

So after some thought , I decided the first one I purchased which I was also able to complete without help was the one to go for.

Feels like it would be more logical to split things based on what you'd have to buy. E.g. if you'd have to purchase separate versions to have both 48K and 128K versions, they should be separate entities. If they're both on the same tape (either adaptive loading or alternative sides of the same tape...

I'm just going on how this website serves them up. I'm only familiar with the first 48K-only games because of that Sinclair User covertape! What should I be doing with Spellbound, though? Treat 48+128 as one, or treat them separately? I guess this is sorted (sorry late reply) but the 48K and 128K v...