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  • #3512
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    TechnoFreek wrote: »
    What's the difference between the existing c64 book from bitmap books and the new one that just hit kickstarter?

    Introduction

    In 2014 we launched a campaign for our first book called Commodore 64: a visual Commpendium. This celebration of the finest C64 games and graphics was published later the same year to considerable critical acclaim. Later that year we launched a campaign for the second book in the compendium series called Commodore Amiga: a visual Commpendium which again was successfully funded and published in early 2015.

    Due to the increased funding, the Amiga book weighed in at 424 pages, nearly twice the size of the C64 book (220 pages) and contained significantly more editorial content such as artist interviews and developer profiles. Ever since this, the original C64 book has felt a little 'dwarfed' by its big brother, so this campaign is to bring the C64 book more in line with the Amiga volume. This campaign is not intended to replace the first book, but to add to it and make it more extensive.

    How it will work

    To respect the original backers and customers of the Commodore 64 book, our solution is to produce a second edition of the book with additional content. This will come in a 3mm board slipcase, with a space for the first book to slot next to it. It's been designed so there is no need to re-purchase the first edition again to get the extra content.

    You can also buy the new version of the book that combines the old version and new into just one large book(like the Amiga book).


  • #3513
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Oh man... Can't believe you guys talked about Myth and I missed out.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057544789

    Was probably my favourite game when I was a kid. Really got me interested in Norse, Greek and Egyptian mythology too.

    I had the C64 version so it used to confuse the hell out of me in school when talking to other kids who were playing it as they were on the speccy version which was completely different.

    The puzzles are pretty crazy, and trying to work out the solutions as a kid before the internet existed and when everyone had different versions of the game was a bit of a nightmare.

    The C64 version was really tough, especially the pixel perfect movement you had to make it through the traps in the Egyptian levels. Think I made it to the last level once. The Amiga version came out much later and they replaced the main character with Sláine from 2000AD for some reason. It was much easier and I was able to beat that version.


  • #3514
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Great game , may give it another go. Some of the puzzles were difficult. Although cant remember any.


  • #3515
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    For those that need or are looking for any arcade, computer or console game covers or artwork, I've upgraded my artwork site(and moved to a new host).

    Still in the process of getting all the artwork configured, but it's a huge storage increase over the old site and lots more to come. All that ultra quality arcade stuff that most people want(and others wrongly charge you for elsewhere!) is now hosted directly on the site, so can be downloaded, well, directly :)
    It'll be a couple of days before its 100 percent stocked, but most is up now.

    http://www.arcadeartwork.org/

    or, as i see some game artwork as just good "artwork", game or not. I grabbed the below name as well :)

    http://www.artwork.ie/


  • #3516
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    living up to your rep with TWO websites


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  • #3517
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Great game , may give it another go. Some of the puzzles were difficult. Although cant remember any.

    For example on the first level you have to get a sword. Cut down a skeleton hanging from a chain so it lands in the lava. Get a fireball. Cut a skeleton's head off so it pops in the lava. Then the devil appears and you have to use fireballs to kill him and he drops a trident which you then use on Cerberus to escape Hades.


  • #3518
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    DinoRex wrote: »
    For example on the first level you have to get a sword. Cut down a skeleton hanging from a chain so it lands in the lava. Get a fireball. Cut a skeleton's head off so it pops in the lava. Then the devil appears and you have to use fireballs to kill him and he drops a trident which you then use on Cerberus to escape Hades.

    Ah its all coming back to me now


  • #3519
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    For those that need or are looking for any arcade, computer or console game covers or artwork, I've upgraded my artwork site(and moved to a new host).

    Still in the process of getting all the artwork configured, but it's a huge storage increase over the old site and lots more to come. All that ultra quality arcade stuff that most people want(and others wrongly charge you for elsewhere!) is now hosted directly on the site, so can be downloaded, well, directly :)
    It'll be a couple of days before its 100 percent stocked, but most is up now.

    http://www.arcadeartwork.org/

    or, as i see some game artwork as just good "artwork", game or not. I grabbed the below name as well :)

    http://www.artwork.ie/

    Great work Steve, had a quick look, minty fresh.


  • #3520
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Great work Steve, had a quick look, minty fresh.

    Cheers, just doing my bit for the scene.

    I use the random artwork selector to choose what games I'll play on MAME or consoles(if i don't have it on console it's off to the emu's :))

    http://www.arcadeartwork.org/random.php


  • #3521
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    Cheers, just doing my bit for the scene.

    I use the random artwork selector to choose what games I'll play on MAME or consoles(if i don't have it on console it's off to the emu's :))

    http://www.arcadeartwork.org/random.php
    That is handy for choosing alright, although i got Fifa 98 :( maybe a few more page refreshes to get another game :)


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  • #3522
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    eddhorse wrote: »
    That is handy for choosing alright, although i got Fifa 98 :( maybe a few more page refreshes to get another game :)

    The only good FIFA, is 3DO FIFA :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPyoP474ups


  • #3523
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    That was the only Fifa I put any time into as well!
    Like most the 3DO catalogue, it was an excuse to show off my surround sound system, Prologic Amp, speakers and lots of cable, thanks to Richer Sounds back in the day, on the quays.
    With that in place it was the sounds of the stadium, roaring around you, but nothing bettered simply the intro to Return Fire.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pib9PM0pLeY


  • #3524
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    That was the only Fifa I put any time into as well!
    Like most the 3DO catalogue, it was an excuse to show off my surround sound system, Prologic Amp, speakers and lots of cable, thanks to Richer Sounds back in the day, on the quays.
    With that in place it was the sounds of the stadium, roaring around you, but nothing bettered simply the intro to Return Fire.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pib9PM0pLeY


  • #3525
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    DinoRex wrote: »
    Oh man... Can't believe you guys talked about Myth and I missed out.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057544789

    Was probably my favourite game when I was a kid. Really got me interested in Norse, Greek and Egyptian mythology too.

    I had the C64 version so it used to confuse the hell out of me in school when talking to other kids who were playing it as they were on the speccy version which was completely different.

    The puzzles are pretty crazy, and trying to work out the solutions as a kid before the internet existed and when everyone had different versions of the game was a bit of a nightmare.

    The C64 version was really tough, especially the pixel perfect movement you had to make it through the traps in the Egyptian levels. Think I made it to the last level once. The Amiga version came out much later and they replaced the main character with Sláine from 2000AD for some reason. It was much easier and I was able to beat that version.

    Wait wait wait, is this game not called Myst?


  • #3526
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    So I picked up that jap PS3 that was on adverts. Looks pretty clean inside but before I plug it in and potentially fry it,anyone know if I need a step down? Google seems to suggest no and that the PSU is multi-voltage but just want to be sure! The power specs on the outside just list the Japanese ones and not 120~240v.


  • #3527
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Everything I've read suggests it's dual voltage...but not having 100~240 on it would put me off risking it until something more concrete can be found.


  • #3528
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Myrddin wrote: »
    Everything I've read suggests it's dual voltage...but not having 100~240 on it would put me off risking it until something more concrete can be found.

    Agreed, dont trust google without more info.
    Are there any labels on it?


  • #3529
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,417 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Jaysus Atavan, every self respecting collector should have at least one step down :P


  • #3530
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    I'll throw up a pic of the specs shortly. Pretty much every thread I've come across suggests that even though it says 110v on the outside, the PSU is multi voltage.

    http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=128383

    http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/ps3-universal-voltage-100-240v-267643/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_XmfZoMmo0


  • #3531
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Jaysus Atavan, every self respecting collector should have at least one step down :P

    I've had no need for one so far :P all my consoles are modded or have external PSUs


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  • #3532
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    6480CD83-93A1-4C3E-AD13-7384EDEC5ED0_zpslbes4qtm.jpg


  • #3533
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Sorry for the multi posts but came across this:

    http://www.ps3devwiki.com/ps3/Power_Supply

    Seems to be that it'll work ok and that it's only PAL consoles that have a restricted power supply. Going to give it a go and see what happens!


  • #3534
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,209 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I've a us PS3 and it's definitely multi voltage.


  • #3535
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'm case something happens I'd just like to say to Atavan its been a pleasure knowing you and I'm sorry you are about to possibly die in a hail of exploding PS3 ans burn your house down, but not necessarily in that order....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GeKLE0x3s


  • #3536
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    For those that need or are looking for any arcade, computer or console game covers or artwork, I've upgraded my artwork site(and moved to a new host).

    Still in the process of getting all the artwork configured, but it's a huge storage increase over the old site and lots more to come. All that ultra quality arcade stuff that most people want(and others wrongly charge you for elsewhere!) is now hosted directly on the site, so can be downloaded, well, directly :)
    It'll be a couple of days before its 100 percent stocked, but most is up now.

    http://www.arcadeartwork.org/

    or, as i see some game artwork as just good "artwork", game or not. I grabbed the below name as well :)

    http://www.artwork.ie/
    that site was a lifesaver , currently faffing about with a cardboard VR space invaders remake running on an arcade cab, I was stuck for a nice hi rez marquee until I nabbed it from yourself so cheers!
    If anyone has an android and a google cardboard and wants to try a 'not totally playable or finished' version from a few days ago , try here , or here for the the current version of it
    the VR lookaround and in game firing should work, currently it needs a bluetooth keyboard left and right to move the ship ,( shortly you should be able to move the ship by looking at the left and right arrows)
    Need to add in the game logic , work out how to get onGaze controls working and some other stuff..
    cab81.png
    (had a rake of site problems uploading so hopefully link will work)


  • #3537
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    theres also something freaking weird going on with the site by the way , I got a too many failed logins - pls reset password- error on login , had to completely change my IP range to get in , possibly a hangover from the DDOS..?


  • #3538
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'm case something happens I'd just like to say to Atavan its been a pleasure knowing you and I'm sorry you are about to possibly die in a hail of exploding PS3 ans burn your house down, but not necessarily in that order....
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GeKLE0x3s

    All that worrying about voltage and I realised I don't even have the right power cable for it or a plug adapter. So I'll be fine....for now.


  • #3539
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    theres also something freaking weird going on with the site by the way , I got a too many failed logins - pls reset password- error on login , had to completely change my IP range to get in , possibly a hangover from the DDOS..?

    Yeah there's been login issues since the attack. Pages seem to be taking ages to load too.


  • #3540
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,574 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Atavan-Halen wrote: »
    Yeah there's been login issues since the attack. Pages seem to be taking ages to load too.

    Yeah its sloooow ! Hopefully only temporary issue with Cloudfare.


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  • #3541
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    theres also something freaking weird going on with the site by the way , I got a too many failed logins - pls reset password- error on login , had to completely change my IP range to get in , possibly a hangover from the DDOS..?

    Yeah, I couldnt login at all for a day or so. I found a workaround, login on the mobile site(http://touch.boards.ie/) and then select the desktop site while logged it.

    Boards is still dog slow for me though :(


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