There are 2 versions of the game. The latest one should work as I have the cassette and play it on my +2A (that was an issue addressed before the release of the cassette version )
Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
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Ah OK, is there a link to the compatible version online?
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
A small update:
- The Erbe and Hit Squad re-releases of Batman are compatible with the +2A/+3. I added a TAP file based on the former, which can also be found in the TAP collection for the DivIDE/DivMMC, and removed the fix from section 2.
- I found Regulus to be incompatible and made a fix for it.
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viewtopic.php?p=102520#p102520Alessandro wrote: ↑Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:28 pm A small update:
- I found Regulus to be incompatible and made a fix for it.
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Ugh! With my attention focused on the Spectrumpedia in the last few months, this must have slipped under my nose.
At least I made a fixed TAP file and put it on the web page nonetheless.
At least I made a fixed TAP file and put it on the web page nonetheless.
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I tried it and it did not work, the game still resets. As mentioned, I have in my cassette the + version by Slider. The Basic listing has a "Slider" text.
Could this + version also be fixed with a Poke?
Thanks!
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
Did you try my fix @Ivanzx ?
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I can only try the traditional way, that is, via Pokes. I do not have knowledge or material to do it other way. I even did not make the cassette by myself, I always ask @Neil Parsons to burn them and he send them to me from Spain to Germany.
I think the problem here is that the + version of Regulus may be different in this issue than the original one, but probably there is another Poke that can solve it too.
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Think I've found another one. Can't find a version of this that doesn't crash on the loading screen of a +2A, on real hardware or emulation.
No. 1 - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3 ... trum/No_1
No. 1 - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3 ... trum/No_1
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Fixed: http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zxfix/No1.zipBolton80 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:57 pm Think I've found another one. Can't find a version of this that doesn't crash on the loading screen of a +2A, on real hardware or emulation.
No. 1 - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3 ... trum/No_1
Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
As usual, you make it look so easy! Thanks Alessandro.
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Think I've found yet another one... Hotch Potch
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2 ... otch_Potch
Hope I'm not being too much of a pest here!
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2 ... otch_Potch
Hope I'm not being too much of a pest here!
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Hi, did you try loading the game under 48 BASIC?Bolton80 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:50 pm Think I've found yet another one... Hotch Potch
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2 ... otch_Potch
Hope I'm not being too much of a pest here!
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Yes, finished loading but then just stays on the loading screen. Pressing buttons causes a reset.
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Think I've found another... Play it again Sam https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6 ... _Again_Sam
In 128k mode it resets after loading, in 48k mode it crashes.
In 128k mode it resets after loading, in 48k mode it crashes.
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
I loaded the game successfully in 48 BASIC with Spectaculator, SpecEmu, Fuse and UnrealSpeccy, all latest versions. Later this week when I have a bit more time on my hands I should load it on real hardware.
The game, as per the instructions, must be loaded in 48 mode, even on the 128/+2. Even when doing that, on the +2A/+3 it suffers from the usual "incorrect IM 2 vector table syndrome", a common cause of incompatibility.Bolton80 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:48 pm Think I've found another... Play it again Sam https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6 ... _Again_Sam
In 128k mode it resets after loading, in 48k mode it crashes.
Fixed TAP/TZX: http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zxfix/PlayItAgainSam.zip
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I've never managed to get GAC to load on a Grey +2. BITD when I had my Grey +2 GAC would never work even in 48k mode and even when I got a +2 a few years ago and bought another copy of GAC that doesn't work either.
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The list has been updated with the inclusion of the fixes for No. 1 and Play It Again Sam.
Also, Batman has been moved to section 1 since the Erbe re-release is +2A/+3 compatible.
Also, Batman has been moved to section 1 since the Erbe re-release is +2A/+3 compatible.
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
Already seen. Type USR0 at the +3 BASIC command prompt, then load the game with LOAD "".
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
Added corrections for Aztec Hunt For The Sun God and Yacht Race.
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https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4 ... rofanation
Is there an ENGLISH LANGAGE version of this that works with a +2a?
The games loads, but then inputs don't seem to do anything. Strangely the options on the title screen are numbered 2-4, with no number 1.
Tried on real hardware, and Spectaculator using Normal +2A loader, 48k mode, and +3 Basic with USR0. Same result every time.
Only the Spanish version included in https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1 ... 187_Tape_6 works ok, but as I say... looking for an English version.
Is there an ENGLISH LANGAGE version of this that works with a +2a?
The games loads, but then inputs don't seem to do anything. Strangely the options on the title screen are numbered 2-4, with no number 1.
Tried on real hardware, and Spectaculator using Normal +2A loader, 48k mode, and +3 Basic with USR0. Same result every time.
Only the Spanish version included in https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1 ... 187_Tape_6 works ok, but as I say... looking for an English version.
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Re: Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)
The problem you describe is not specific to the +2A/+3. It has been known for a very long time:
https://worldofspectrum.org/forums/disc ... omment_184
Apparently the Gremlin Graphics translation was based on the old releases which needed an Issue 2 ULA to read the input from keys. The Dinamic "small case (different)" release is the one where the problem was fixed.
There is a patch on the Tipshop that must be loaded before the Gremlin translation in order to make it playable with Issue 3 and later Spectrums. But be careful, it contains two small programs, and you should only load the second, namely "ASP KBFix". The first one is a cheat that will give you immunity and infinite lives, which removes all the challenge from a hard and taxing game like ASP - and in general, it is my belief that POKEs are for wimps
https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/hacks/Arc ... bo][p].tap
P.S. I just added a fixed TAP file I made of the Gremlin translation to the collection for the DivIDE/DivMMC, you might want to play with it
https://worldofspectrum.org/forums/disc ... omment_184
Apparently the Gremlin Graphics translation was based on the old releases which needed an Issue 2 ULA to read the input from keys. The Dinamic "small case (different)" release is the one where the problem was fixed.
There is a patch on the Tipshop that must be loaded before the Gremlin translation in order to make it playable with Issue 3 and later Spectrums. But be careful, it contains two small programs, and you should only load the second, namely "ASP KBFix". The first one is a cheat that will give you immunity and infinite lives, which removes all the challenge from a hard and taxing game like ASP - and in general, it is my belief that POKEs are for wimps
https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/hacks/Arc ... bo][p].tap
P.S. I just added a fixed TAP file I made of the Gremlin translation to the collection for the DivIDE/DivMMC, you might want to play with it