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[mention]hikoki[/mention]
If you can provide a spreadsheet for Einar with the ZXDB ID it will be easier for him to import into ZXDB.
I assume these are titles where ZXDB does not have the source code listed, so I'm sure you can provide Einar with information and files you think are missing which would be most useful and help all users of ZXDB as we can only query what it contains.
If you can provide a spreadsheet for Einar with the ZXDB ID it will be easier for him to import into ZXDB.
I assume these are titles where ZXDB does not have the source code listed, so I'm sure you can provide Einar with information and files you think are missing which would be most useful and help all users of ZXDB as we can only query what it contains.
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The additions to the main search are great (crappiness , chortle!). Great work guys.
A couple of thoughts:
Is enhanced date searching an option here (eg between 1993 - 2008, or >2000) or is that better kept for the "more advanced search"?
Would an ultra compact layout be an option too far? I'd quite like to be able to see loads of titles on one page with very little formatting and a small font. Ugly but useful.
Re the source code (ta hikoki), does this have to be checked/collated manually? If yes I could make a start next week.
A couple of thoughts:
Is enhanced date searching an option here (eg between 1993 - 2008, or >2000) or is that better kept for the "more advanced search"?
Would an ultra compact layout be an option too far? I'd quite like to be able to see loads of titles on one page with very little formatting and a small font. Ugly but useful.
Re the source code (ta hikoki), does this have to be checked/collated manually? If yes I could make a start next week.
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If a certain title appears in hikoki's list but not SC, it means there's a source code file somewhere that needs to be added to ZXDB.
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Let me know if you want me to discuss anything.
For example, Solitario-1K, this game was originally published for ZX81 here
https://web.archive.org/web/20150317003 ... =15&t=5434
I think the author's documentation would deserve to be preserved (I should have taken a screenshot and include it on the download link). Later on, on the same thread, Mcleod/ideafix changed the zx81 code and documented his own mod (the type-in image has been lost but I know where else it is), later on the same thread Avillena shortened the zx81 code and also converted it to the Spectrum as well as publishing a zxmakebas which works both for zx81 and spectrum.
So this title has a forum history regarding source code: the source code is not on the archive because his authors published it on the very same forum thread, the game is on the archive as Spectrum game but not as ZX81, there are different versions which I don't recall if I put them all on the download zip..
Likewise, other sources by Dancresp are only on the forums where he released his games.
Some other authors provide pdf guides (Douglas Bagnall), Basin files (Arda), diagrams, etc
For example, Solitario-1K, this game was originally published for ZX81 here
https://web.archive.org/web/20150317003 ... =15&t=5434
I think the author's documentation would deserve to be preserved (I should have taken a screenshot and include it on the download link). Later on, on the same thread, Mcleod/ideafix changed the zx81 code and documented his own mod (the type-in image has been lost but I know where else it is), later on the same thread Avillena shortened the zx81 code and also converted it to the Spectrum as well as publishing a zxmakebas which works both for zx81 and spectrum.
So this title has a forum history regarding source code: the source code is not on the archive because his authors published it on the very same forum thread, the game is on the archive as Spectrum game but not as ZX81, there are different versions which I don't recall if I put them all on the download zip..
Likewise, other sources by Dancresp are only on the forums where he released his games.
Some other authors provide pdf guides (Douglas Bagnall), Basin files (Arda), diagrams, etc
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It should be trivial to have min_year and max_year, instead of a single year field. To search between 1993-2008, set both fields. To search >2000, set first field and leave the other blank. To search only 1989, set both fields to the same value.
The only drawback is, if most users run searches for a single year, it can be annoying to set this value twice, in both fields.
What do people think?
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Tricky, that could potentially be a pain. I think I would want multiple years as often as single ones.Einar Saukas wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 7:33 pmThe only drawback is, if most users run searches for a single year, it can be annoying to set this value twice, in both fields.
How about pressing Ctrl and selecting whatever combination of years you wanted in the list? That could be even more useful that between or more than, as you could include/exclude any year you fancied. It would rule out mobile users, but as long as it didn't mess up the single year search for them I think it would be worth it.
Though if the Ultra More Advanced Search++ is likely to appear within 6 months maybe the main search is perfect as is.
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Just noticed advanced search becoming more advanced It's a great addition!
Some quick notes:
- Instead of "idiom" I guess simply "language" would be better
-at these moment I'm unable to search just for any mod or all crap games. I get "Please search for title with at least 3 chars long, or use advance search with one or more search fields". I don't get it if for example I choose any game with source code
-as others say a search for range of years or selected multiple years would be great!
Some quick notes:
- Instead of "idiom" I guess simply "language" would be better
-at these moment I'm unable to search just for any mod or all crap games. I get "Please search for title with at least 3 chars long, or use advance search with one or more search fields". I don't get it if for example I choose any game with source code
-as others say a search for range of years or selected multiple years would be great!
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Hi [mention]Ralf[/mention]
Spooky! We have just been having the same discussion about Idiom. I have changed it to Country (although that may change).
Thanks for reporting the other issues. We will take a look.
I never knew so much software came from Sweden!
Spooky! We have just been having the same discussion about Idiom. I have changed it to Country (although that may change).
Thanks for reporting the other issues. We will take a look.
I never knew so much software came from Sweden!
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It's wrong to name it as "Country", if it's searching for "Language".
Certain languages are shared by different countries, and certain countries have more than one official language.
Searching for Swedish language may also return titles from Finland, since that's an official language there too.
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[mention]Einar Saukas[/mention], yes you are right. I have changed it.
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Thank you!!!
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On mobile, haven't checked on PC, but the author search bit of the advanced search is not responding. All other tabs work correctly.
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For people anxiously waiting to see their fix, game, screenshot or thing on the site I should say that the next SC update will not be until next Thursday or so (Peter is in Afghanistan inspecting his opium harvest).
If possible maybe the ZXDB update could wait till next week too? We could add a bit more.
If possible maybe the ZXDB update could wait till next week too? We could add a bit more.
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Okie dokie.
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Should I send some more MIA stuff or aren't you ready with old ones yet?
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A friend pointed out something similar. He is using a low resolution laptop, and the search fields are not accessible on both Firefox or Chrome unless he changes the scale of the browser. I'm still unable to reproduce it.
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It's still doing it, but publisher etc still work. I'll email Ricardo.
They are clickable further down in 'author information' but it might be nice to have it accessible in general too.
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POLITE NOTICE
There will be a temporary hiatus in all site work for the duration of the royal wedding.
Thank-you.
There will be a temporary hiatus in all site work for the duration of the royal wedding.
Thank-you.
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[mention]4throck[/mention] has fixed the bug (cheers!)*. It works on my mobile, hopefully also your friend?
*it was a misplaced REM statement
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LET MOBILE=1
REM IF MOBILE=1 THEN INPUT A$
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Is anyone having mobile search problems?
It's working perfectly for me but someone has PMd to say they're having problems since the fix!
It's working perfectly for me but someone has PMd to say they're having problems since the fix!
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ZXDB Update (Monday 28 May 2018)
Even bigger than the DFS Sale.... This is another huge update from [mention]Einar Saukas[/mention]. A personal thanks to all those who helped out with this one.
Update from [mention]R-Tape[/mention]
Hyperzonky Mega Update!
Run & Load screenshots for ZX81 16K games of IDs from 29053 - 29221
645 cassette inlays! Thanks [mention]pavero[/mention]
New game entries:
Quahappy
Rubicon
Hibernated-1
Nixy the Glade Sprite
New entries uMIA:
Tap Music
Sokoban Pro
Minotaur
Frog Path
Kolobok
Labyrinth 2
Autodrome
Rubik Cube
Helespont
Lion - The Revenge
Zycie Maklera
Supernudge2000
Files & Updates:
Screenshots for Ninjakul in the AUIC Temple
Machine code version, source code & SCREEN for Knights
Latest version of Cross Chase
Latest version of Apullija 13
Ast A. Moore Treasure Island and Fantasy World Dizzy fixes.
Faster version of Capital Cities Tester
Book:
"It's Behind You - The Making Of A Computer Game" Bob Pape's riveting account of the glitz, glamour and GRIME in the making of R-Type.
Thanks: Thomas Kolbeck, Pavel, Ralf, Detective Rorthron, Darryl Sloan, Druellan, Fabrizio, Bizzley
Apologies/ Next time:
Ignacio, ZX81 stuff
Druellan/Ralf, Renegade & Heli MODS
Anyone we've missed.
And a final extra thanks for everyone involved in linking ZXDB sites to Spectrum2.0, allowing us to review new content as well as old. Get reviewing people!
Even bigger than the DFS Sale.... This is another huge update from [mention]Einar Saukas[/mention]. A personal thanks to all those who helped out with this one.
Update from [mention]R-Tape[/mention]
Hyperzonky Mega Update!
Run & Load screenshots for ZX81 16K games of IDs from 29053 - 29221
645 cassette inlays! Thanks [mention]pavero[/mention]
New game entries:
Quahappy
Rubicon
Hibernated-1
Nixy the Glade Sprite
New entries uMIA:
Tap Music
Sokoban Pro
Minotaur
Frog Path
Kolobok
Labyrinth 2
Autodrome
Rubik Cube
Helespont
Lion - The Revenge
Zycie Maklera
Supernudge2000
Files & Updates:
Screenshots for Ninjakul in the AUIC Temple
Machine code version, source code & SCREEN for Knights
Latest version of Cross Chase
Latest version of Apullija 13
Ast A. Moore Treasure Island and Fantasy World Dizzy fixes.
Faster version of Capital Cities Tester
Book:
"It's Behind You - The Making Of A Computer Game" Bob Pape's riveting account of the glitz, glamour and GRIME in the making of R-Type.
Thanks: Thomas Kolbeck, Pavel, Ralf, Detective Rorthron, Darryl Sloan, Druellan, Fabrizio, Bizzley
Apologies/ Next time:
Ignacio, ZX81 stuff
Druellan/Ralf, Renegade & Heli MODS
Anyone we've missed.
And a final extra thanks for everyone involved in linking ZXDB sites to Spectrum2.0, allowing us to review new content as well as old. Get reviewing people!
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Great update!
And thanks for posting the list of Pavero's inlays, it'll be very useful for me!
And thanks for posting the list of Pavero's inlays, it'll be very useful for me!