[20:52] * Now talking in #c64friends [20:52] * Topic is 'We Adore Our C64 == and Q-Link!!' [20:52] Howdy folks [20:53] Hey Snog [20:53] everyone's in lurk or zzzzzzz mode [20:53] Dead in here [20:53] snog how do [20:53] lurk mode is fine, 9pm hasn't gotten here yet [20:54] just 5 minutes away from here [20:55] * Dragos-Mac (~Dragos-Ma@NewNet-D6793406.area4.spcsdns.net) has joined #c64friends [20:55] Howdy Dragos-Mac [20:55] Did you guys make it to the show this weekend? [20:57] must be a vacant acct... [20:58] {ShadowM} Snog, you talkin about Midwest Gaming classic? [20:58] if it's this weekend, then ya [20:59] * RobertB (~robertber@NewNet-C596B16A.nocal.dialup.o1.com) has joined #c64friends [20:59] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao RobertB RobertB [20:59] Howdy RobertB [20:59] {ShadowM} I was there for a while, saw Dragos and Jason and Robin [20:59] How was the turnout? [21:00] Hi, Snog. [21:00] {ShadowM} Pretty good. I hadn't been to one before, and wasn't quite sure what to expect. [21:00] any big-name folks? [21:00] Hi robert [21:00] Hi, Steve. [21:00] {ShadowM} I don't know that circle, really... [21:01] {ShadowM} but there were some cool machines [21:01] {ShadowM} I saw a working Vectrex, quite impressive. [21:01] I'm getting ready to part out the 4032 [21:01] Hey, I have two of those Vectrexes. [21:01] * c64geezer (~mike@NewNet-6BF4147F.cpe.cableone.net) has joined #c64friends [21:01] * idahoan (~mike@NewNet-6BF4147F.cpe.cableone.net) has joined #c64friends [21:01] Hi, Mike. [21:01] hey Robert, how you doing? [21:02] {ShadowM} Heh, I thought so, Robert :) didn't you have one with at VCF one time? [21:02] Hello RobertB [21:02] Howdy c64geezer and idahoan [21:02] Hi, idahoan and RickB. [21:02] howdy Snogpitch [21:02] Yes, Glenn. The Vectrex has been there at the last 2 VCFs. [21:02] * c64geezer has 2 connections going :( [21:03] Yeah vector based graphics were kewl.. The old starwars coin-op was a vector based display.. [21:03] * idahoan (~mike@NewNet-6BF4147F.cpe.cableone.net) has left #c64friends (Leaving) [21:03] As was Tempest. [21:03] * jppbm (~jppbm@NewNet-69B596AE.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) has joined #c64friends [21:03] ok, all is well now :) [21:03] And Star Trek: SOS. [21:03] YEah and there was another popular one.. cant remember the name.. [21:03] wasn't asteroids also? [21:03] Hi, Joe. [21:03] yeah. might have been.. [21:03] seems like it was.. [21:04] Right, Snog. [21:04] and Battlezone [21:04] The classic Battlezone. [21:04] yeah.. battlezone was the one I was thinking of.. [21:04] {ShadowM} Tempest is the Game of Games. [21:04] part out a 4032?? why?> [21:04] Happy Earth Hour people! [21:05] Well, the tube is broken and there was also an issue with the video. Otherwise everything else is OK. [21:05] {ShadowM} great! it's happy hour! [21:05] Oh crap.. I forgot to turn every last light in the house on.. oh well.. [21:05] Aw, too bad on the 4032. But the parts are very needed by people. [21:05] That's only at 8pm local time [21:05] for me that was an hour ago [21:06] I got all those damn energy-saving bulbs in everything anywayze.. probably wouldnt draw enough juice to make a difference.. [21:06] * Dragos-Mac is now known as DragosMac [21:06] and I was asleep at that time. only light going then was the fishtank [21:06] * ChanServ sets mode: +o DragosMac [21:06] hey guys, I have a question about upgrading hardware. I've been away for so long, I don't know all the "new" things [21:06] yeah just finnished here...Damn laptot had a low battery! [21:06] that are out there. What would be the best to upgrade? [21:06] Go ahead, Mike. [21:06] I just have 64, 128, and 1541 drives. [21:07] LR has been helping me a lot and getting me informed :) [21:07] Jiffydos would be a damn good start.. [21:07] For the easiest upgrade, get a 1571 drive for the 128. [21:07] Depends on what you need to do with the upgrades [21:07] Ray didn't really want to take a look at the 4032, but that was before the crack was discovered in the CRT. [21:07] But yeah, I'd like the parts go to machines that need them. [21:07] get a 1581! [21:07] I would love to back up all my floppies/prgs (loadstar, etc) [21:07] Yeah, Ray shys away from PETs. [21:08] you can buy the Loadstar on CD, no need to really archive that [21:08] I don't have anything to use the cd with :( [21:08] I have a 8032 that is need of parts, but I don't know which specific parts from a 4032 can be transplanted to a 8032. [21:08] or how to burn to it for 64/128 [21:08] sjones- I have found some pretty hard to find CRTs on EBAY, of all places, believe it or not.. might wanna do a quick search for the model numbver of the CRT before you consign it to the scrap pile.. Chances are, that CRT was used in more than one model/brand out there... [21:09] Ray does know what my 8032 needs. [21:09] Yes, I agree that the CRT isn't too rare. [21:09] * c64geezer is still learning on how to connect 64/128 to linux machine. [21:09] But it does have a video memory issue. [21:09] if you have a linux machine, it should be able to read the CD [21:09] MetalGuy...What CRT you need? [21:09] Aw, too bad. [21:09] Well, thats probably not rare at all.. [21:09] (the dram chips, that is) [21:09] Or maybe something else. [21:10] yes, but getting things onto cd. Looks like I need one of those x...1541 cables? [21:11] Loadstar is already on CD, the work is done [21:11] oh, ok ;) duh [21:11] Issues 1-200, Snog. Not the later ones. [21:11] Oops, 1-199. [21:11] can the cd be played on c= [21:12] ya, don't forget the Loadstar 128s and the Compleat series [21:12] Do you guys think I should sell the PET as is or in parts? [21:12] Only if you have a SCSI CD drive connected to a CMD hard drive connected to the Commodore. [21:12] Can the CD be ordered other than frm VCSweb in Aust? [21:12] Or if you have a IDE64 interface. [21:12] Hmm, that is up to you, Steve. [21:12] RobertB, nope sure don't have either...real "basic" setup here ;) [21:13] Loadstar CD you can get from Loadstar direct [21:13] Yup, from Fender Tucker. [21:13] * RobotB (tristar@NewNet-5BE0EEC5.silenceisdefeat.org) has joined #c64friends [21:13] Fender Tucker?? I though he was gone. [21:13] I thought Rev Dave was the person [21:13] Ok Didnt know if the Loadstar site was back up [21:14] Rev. Dave Moorman has the later issues from 200 and upward. [21:14] RB, I couldn't find the English dept on the site, but found a pic and brief bio anyway :) [21:14] I got my CD from Rev Dave at one of the expos [21:14] Heh, a bad pic, Mike. [21:15] He might have a supply of CDs from Fender Tucker. [21:15] better than my last one!!! [21:15] site http://www.eloadstar.com is down is there another link [21:15] :-) [21:16] after the cd, getting a 1571 would be next best thing? What about those x..1541 cables? Would that be helpful to get things off the net for c= ? [21:16] Yes, Mike. [21:17] thanks...then there is the Amiga situation too :) [21:17] ok found one Thats Fender Tuckers [21:17] Oh, what kind of Amiga situation. [21:17] ? [21:17] just getting my 500 and 4000 up to date too (if possible). [21:18] Nice. [21:18] I'm trying to get my 3000 shipped from Alaska if it can be found. A sibling says he can't find it :( [21:19] No machine has been upgraded since bought way back when :( [21:19] Alaska is a huge place in which to search for an A3000. ;-) [21:19] he-he [21:19] All those Amigas can be upgraded to a certain degree. [21:20] http://www.ramblehouse.com/loadstarcompleat.htm [21:20] Supposed to be in the old homestead, but hasn't been found. Any way, I want to get at least the 4000 upgraded. [21:20] That's it... Ramble House. [21:20] hey, thanks Snogpitch [21:20] Is there a CD-ROM drive in the A4000? [21:20] Yep got it and he still sells the CD's I gotta order one esp for the Loadstar Letters I got alot but not all of them [21:21] brb all. [21:21] gotta help the "boss" ;) [21:21] Ah, the "boss". ;-) [21:21] my "boss" is out with her friends me home alone :( [21:22] My vacuum cleaner has that written on it [21:22] If she is out, how can you help? [21:22] Unless you are talking about a Boss Mustang. ;-) [21:23] She'd love to have a "Boss" Mustang :D [21:23] Steve, I will send an e-mail to Ray Carlsen and ask him what exact parts are needed for my 8032. [21:25] OK, it otherwise worked. The video just displayed as a single line in the middle of the screen. Maybe it was just some discrete components that had failed rather than any chips [21:25] * weirdwolf (~weirdwolf@NewNet-849B6E37.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) has joined #c64friends [21:25] * ChanServ sets mode: +v weirdwolf [21:25] With gasoline prices being the way they are, the Boss Mustang must be driven sparingly. [21:25] Howdy weirdwolf [21:25] * wildstar (~Wildstar@CCC21815.2BB1A63F.D529ED13.IP) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:25] guess I'm going to be in and out for a bit. Robert, I told her about Corcoran. She was pretty excited about it. [21:25] Hi, Jeremy. [21:25] Hello all [21:25] yo weirdwolf :) [21:25] Excited about Corcoran? Well, that's a first. ;-) [21:26] Hey c6geezer [21:26] Anyone recognize this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260225230720 [21:26] ha-ha! yeah, somebody excited about that place :) [21:26] Four versions of Leaderboard? I only know of Leaderboard and Leaderboard Executive. What are the other two? [21:26] brb [21:26] leaderboard? [21:27] hmm, didn't know about that many expansions for Leaderboard [21:27] Hey, the motto now is the "Destination Place". [21:27] Nah, Jeremy, a little dusty town in the middle of California. [21:27] buy it now for $10 [21:28] Robert: hmm? [21:28] robert, what was the name of that glider program you had? [21:28] I might buy it if I can figure out what it is. :) [21:28] Could it be a four pack of games? [21:28] suite? [21:28] ya, that's what it looks like [21:29] Glider? I don't have a glider program. (I wouldn't know what to do with updrafts and downdrafts.) ;-) [21:29] Retro64 presents a new c64 game called Stacker! You can grab a copy here -> http://archive.ntscene.com/index.php?dir=games/&file=Stacker_Retro64.d64 [21:29] http://www.mobygames.com/game/leader-board-par-4 [21:29] Thanks for the news, Fuzz. [21:29] wasnt leaderboard a golf game? [21:29] come again :) [21:29] Yes, Metalguy. [21:29] The model airplane game. [21:30] Ah, you mean RCFS that was demoed at MossyCon 4. [21:30] RCFS - Radio Controlled Flight Simulator. [21:31] * Metalguy66 (~kjones66@NewNet-E0AE14F4.cable.mindspring.com) Quit (Quit: ) [21:31] http://s64.emuunlim.com/collections/leaderboardparfour/leaderboardparfour.htm [21:32] Why do you ask, Steve? Did you find some analog joysticks for it? [21:32] No, it was just a fun game. [21:33] at least there are a couple pages talking about leaderboard game [21:33] Yes, very fun. [21:33] That was a quite a score. [21:33] The landscape needed some work, though. :-) [21:34] It runs much faster than Flight Simulator 2.0, but of course, it doesn't have to calculate as much as FS. [21:35] What would RCFS be like in Vice at Warp speed? [21:35] :-) [21:35] Hmm, we tried it with a super CPU [21:35] and? [21:35] it actually wasn't very controlable. [21:35] Right, and it was nearly uncontrollable. [21:35] :-) [21:36] * Stivenyfc (~stivenyfc@NewNet-18861FDB.hrbgpa.east.verizon.net) has joined #c64friends [21:36] Howdy Stivenyfc [21:36] What is the max speed of VICE at Warp speed? [21:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +v Stivenyfc [21:36] * wildstar (~Wildstar@CCC21815.2BB1A63F.D529ED13.IP) has joined #c64friends [21:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +v wildstar [21:36] 200-300? [21:36] percent? [21:36] hi Snogpitch [21:36] Oooo. [21:36] hello ww [21:37] RB (or whomever), when I buy the xe1541 or xm1541, I download a prg from internet to hook the 1541 to linux. Is the program fairly simple? [21:37] Robert: ;-) I don't think you would be doing that with vice. [21:37] <_Commodore_> hello all [21:37] Hi, stiven. [21:37] hi RobertB, good evening [21:37] * weirdwolf looks around and asks if any one might be near New York? [21:37] <_Commodore_> hello Snogpitch, Weirdwolf [21:37] Look to others, Mike. I'm not into intraplatform transfers. [21:38] weirdwolf, dopple is from new york [21:38] ok, thanks any way :) [21:38] oh? [21:38] stivenyfc: thanks for the tip. [21:38] i am from Pennsylvania [21:38] Not me, Jeremy. I'm 3,000 miles away from the Big Apple. [21:38] Idaho here. [21:38] Robert: I'm flying out monday to check on a place I might be moving to. [21:39] In NY? I thought you were going to the MidWest. [21:39] c64geezer: Now if you just had a slight visit to Astoria? :-) [21:39] where about in NY? [21:39] Nope, plans changed [21:39] yes! [21:39] Near lake placid. [21:39] o nice [21:39] c64geezer: you just have to see LR for yourself. [21:40] Well, good luck over there, Jeremy. People have been looking a long time for local C= support in New York state. [21:40] <_Commodore_> retiring? [21:40] to stivenyfc and Robert.. I'm looking for a C= situation over there myself. [21:40] yeah, the real thing, huh? Pictures probably don't do LR justice, eh? [21:40] Though my stuff will be staying over here. [21:40] brb [21:40] c64geezer: get the home made video from Robert. Then you decide? :-) [21:41] My video of LR at MossyCon makes him look quite respectable. :-) [21:41] <_Commodore_> speaking of LR, are there pics of mossycon online? [21:41] Are you putting it in storage, Jeremy? [21:42] yes [21:42] I've seen some somewhere, don't remember where at the moment [21:42] Do you have to pay for that? [21:42] www.acug0447.com? [21:42] yes. [21:42] <_Commodore_> i've seen a small selection [21:42] <_Commodore_> probably the same ones you saw [21:42] Some MossyCon photos are up. Has the video been put up? [21:42] <_Commodore_> What about roberts pics? [21:43] about a 1/3 of those were local scenery [21:43] <_Commodore_> yes Snogpitch, not much mossycon content [21:43] <_Commodore_> what video? [21:43] Has Balbazaar put up the video on his web server? [21:43] which is fine, I do get sidetracked on photography sometimes [21:43] He's supposed to put them some place. [21:43] Mossycon 4 video [21:44] <_Commodore_> np it sets the scene [21:44] Robert: as it raining on that day? [21:44] * lordronin (~lordronin@7A1E55C2.68A28F0F.E153056D.IP) has joined #c64friends [21:44] * ChanServ sets mode: +o lordronin [21:44] and he made it [21:44] Howdy lordronin [21:44] Who made it? [21:44] * sjones bows to lordronin [21:44] <_Commodore_> what is balbazaars URL? [21:44] The local camera store in my parents' home town has closed after more than 30 years of business. Now I have to find another camera shop. [21:45] <_Commodore_> go digital [21:45] Some rain, Jeremy. [21:45] Hoi Snogpitch [21:45] Hi, Dave M. [21:45] Robert; ah ok, [21:45] Rain came down harder later that night. [21:45] #30 made the Lost Cat into Geos. We both made the kitty box cake, and yes #8 there is some saved for yu. [21:45] RobertB, you should check out the local college photo shops. [21:45] sjones should tell the freaky one how he is doing with Black Cat. {G} [21:45] clockmiester: I'll have a chat with Balbazaar. Not sure if he put up the video or not yet. [21:46] Hoi RobertB, predicted snow for here. Not holding my breath. [21:46] back when I was in college the university art shop had all I could need [21:46] <_Commodore_> k, thanks [21:46] lr, the software I bought from you is working great. [21:46] Oy, snow! [21:46] Lr: snow for here in Portland too. [21:46] <_Commodore_> we never see snow [21:46] When, Jeremy? Today... tomorrow? [21:46] Great been on the rack for a time. How about the gamesx from MossyCon4? [21:46] Today [21:46] and possibly tomorrow. [21:47] Ick! [21:47] Why? [21:47] Supposed to have had snow last night. Didn't happen. Did have ti a bit the other day. Along with hail. [21:47] :-) Of course, I get to fly in it possibly? :-) [21:47] Nah, I just remember going to MicroPalooza in the snow. [21:47] I should make an S-Video to RCA cable to plug my DVD player into my 1701 [21:47] <_Commodore_> you fly yourself weirdwolf? [21:47] clockmiester: about as fast as superman with wings. [21:47] :-0 [21:47] That's possible, Curtis. [21:48] <_Commodore_> :-) [21:48] well, how is the black cat? [21:48] <_Commodore_> i want to try skydiving, has anyone done that? [21:48] Ah, gonna be dat dere vay r we? Well the organic one is fine. How about the one on the disk? [21:48] Oh, speaking of MC4 photos, mine are ready. I just have to give them to our club treasurer and he will post them up. [21:49] weirdwolf, you're in Portland, Ore? [21:49] <_Commodore_> waiting arms crossed and tapping foot... [21:49] RobertB dont' forget some for the acug website. [21:49] Robert: keep us posted when they're posted. [21:49] No, LR. They will all go on the FCUG website. [21:49] c64geezer: yes. But moving very soon back east. [21:49] _Commodore_ yeah 40 years ago and unvoluntarily over the jungle [21:50] oh. Lived there for a few years back in the early 70s [21:50] <_Commodore_> I want to do it for pleasure, not pain :-\ [21:50] c64geezer: you have missed much sprawl.... [21:50] so I hear. [21:50] <_Commodore_> how many cats do you have LR? [21:51] Does anyone have any contact info for the Commodoregaming corp? [21:51] lr, all of that new in box gear you have in the shop was from the original ACUG? [21:51] hold on Dnog [21:51] So RobertB then I will need permission to grab them and send them to Balzabaar for our site I take it. [21:51] Snog [21:51] * RobotB (tristar@NewNet-5BE0EEC5.silenceisdefeat.org) Quit (Quit: Lost terminal) [21:51] I have one or two e-mail addresses for them, Snog. Now what they have to do is respond. [21:51] hello LR...I've been talking about you! [21:51] _Commodore_ I have 3 1/2, room mate has 4 1/2. [21:52] I found the info email address, I guess that would have to take the usual routing thru the corp [21:52] I have to look at my email contact list and website [21:52] Uh, you want duplicate photos at your site, too, LR? [21:52] <_Commodore_> ****, which half do you own? [21:52] <_Commodore_> :-) [21:52] sjones no there was nothing from the original ACUG guys. I built it all up for the group and extras or unwanted for resale. [21:52] brb [21:53] Hoi c64geezer Nothing good aobut me I hope. T'would ruin my rep [21:53] Snogpitch: info[at]commodoregaming.com [21:53] :-) Except your long stories and stove pipe? [21:53] Robertb would like something there from MC4, rather than the handfull I passed to Balzabaar from sjones's site. [21:53] I have the info addy already [21:54] everyone be sure to turn on all your lights and water taps for an hour in one hour. [21:54] nope, not good a'tall ;) [21:54] and flush your toilets too [21:54] _Commodore_ why the front half of course RHIP [21:54] I have other emails for Bala Kheilman [21:54] Why, Steve? [21:54] to fight global cooling [21:54] * Stephan (~digit@NewNet-7FE4224B.nc.res.rr.com) has joined #c64friends [21:54] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Stephan [21:54] Yo [21:54] Boing! [21:54] Hi, Stephan. [21:54] Hey stephan [21:55] weirdwolf, nah my stories aren't long. Take the Lynotian adventure. Only 15 months to play it 7 nights a week at 10 hours a night. So my stories aren't long in comparison to my games. [21:55] <_Commodore_> balzabaar = andrew right? [21:55] What is the difference LR? [21:55] Hoi Stephan [21:55] Your stories OR your games? [21:55] hello Stephan [21:55] Howdy Stephan [21:56] BRB. Must make sure the DVD recorder is going. [21:56] <_Commodore_> we have already had the 1 hour shutdown thing here last night [21:57] <_Commodore_> I'm surprised he's not still using Beta tapes [21:57] <_Commodore_> ;-) [21:57] Ah #8 the stories are one sided. The games are interactive. So there are more helping with the story line. [21:57] * weirdwolf checks on the clk line of his C= [21:58] bala.keilman@commodoregaming.com [21:58] wonder if my serial line has a pulse? [21:58] Yeah I'm still making my way through the games [21:58] #8 nah it is homeland security [21:58] sjones having problems or did I make them too easy? [21:59] <_Commodore_> Adventure games? [21:59] I'll let you know next week.. just mapping out [21:59] Just some fast slap out stuff that I made with a tool from LoadStar [21:59] Finish Black Cat? [21:59] <_Commodore_> oic so just text based stuff [21:59] No, was 200 the max score? [21:59] Yeah I'm not yet a programmer [22:00] <_Commodore_> the next paul panks! [22:00] 100 is what is required to win the game. Hapens automatically when you reach 100 points. End screen will pop up. [22:01] Ahh OK, I'll report back to you [22:01] Nah, not me. Not a big fan of text games. More Pool of Radiance things fro me [22:01] Sounds as if you encountered a problem. What went wrong? [22:01] So I hope everyone is having a good evening [22:01] <_Commodore_> oic LR never got into text adventures much myself [22:02] <_Commodore_> I'm having a good morning, does that count? [22:02] Stephan, been slaving away over Geos today. Hey I learned that one can make a post script disk file in PP3.8 and have colour pix in it, that do translate to .pdf in colour [22:03] Well got bad news for everyone here. Game tonight was cancelled on account of the players are working. SO I am here longer {SEG} [22:03] sjones if there is a problem with the points. I have the master copy can open it and see where all the collection areas are for the points. [22:03] LR, is that white datasette on the rack near the front door new in box? [22:03] Perhaps there is a media problem on the disk? [22:04] I don't like tips or walk throughs :) [22:04] Hey LR what world are you playing in? [22:04] I'm back. [22:04] LR, been talking to the group about upgrading hardware here. bout got it figured out (I hope). [22:04] lordronin you lookin for substitue players for yer rpg? [22:04] Well new isn't exatly the right term. IF you mean the one in the shop. Yeah I think it is in the box and has dox [22:04] brb [22:05] sjones I live on tips and walkthroughs and of course GOD mode in most games. Only way I can play them and save the controller from hitting the wall. [22:05] Yes, Stephan. A good evening. [22:06] <_Commodore_> I got the 1541-II drive I leant to a stranger back on Friday plus a 6 pack... [22:06] Stephan well Tonight was to be Champions 4th ed. Monday and Tues are ShadowRun 1st ed, Wed and Thurs are MSPE [22:06] wb RobertB [22:06] Better now that the Remaster Star Trek episode is playing right now. [22:06] <_Commodore_> my faith in humanity is restored [22:06] ahhhh [22:06] I prefer to plod around with a blindfold on :) [22:06] * Schema (~Leif@810C7EC6.7EB95B52.84E6236E.IP) has joined #c64friends [22:06] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Schema [22:06] Howdy Schema [22:06] c64geezeer, lots of guys here can help you with the upgrades and have your system purring. [22:06] Elaan of Troyius with new battle special effects. [22:07] Harlock well depends on how close you are to me and if you can handle my more "adult" oriented John Norman influenced game worlds. [22:07] Hi, Leif. [22:07] Hey Schema [22:07] Hi all [22:07] yep, they've been helpful as you said :) [22:07] <_Commodore_> any australians here? [22:07] Hoi Schema [22:07] not close enuff but can handle adult game styles [22:07] Evening. [22:08] hello golan [22:08] <_Commodore_> hi golan [22:08] * Harlock plays conan rpg which is adult in itself [22:08] hiya govan [22:08] Schema, are you an astronomer by trade or hobby? [22:08] oops govan > golan ;) [22:08] sjones, well then "L"ook everywhere "G"et everything "U"se everything. Shoot the bad guys. One tip for your map. Tis a square for black cat that has many a 4 way intersection. [22:09] For this who missed it earlier, Fuzz has a new game and it's mucho challenging. You gotta try it. http://archive.ntscene.com/index.php?dir=games/&file=Stacker_Retro64.d64 [22:09] {ShadowM} Yes! just cracked Commodore Micro Astrologer :) [22:09] Stephan - neither, unfortunately. Should get back into it though. [22:09] * Harlock would like being astronomer for trade and hobby if he good [22:09] Ahhh ok :) [22:09] <_Commodore_> wasn't there an astronomy cart for the C64? [22:09] <_Commodore_> by C= [22:10] * golan was suppose to be an astronomer (cosmologist actually) but got sidetracked [22:10] yes Commodore I have it, visible solar system [22:10] <_Commodore_> ah yes, that's it [22:10] {ShadowM} had to re-encrypt the loader after adding three sets of NOPs [22:10] Harlock pity, but hey when the BBS is up again the 4 PBEMs will be back on for play. Oh which Conana do you have? I picked up the TB sized one used for the shop. [22:10] thanks Golan ;) [22:11] Thank you, Fuzz. [22:11] was that the small book of conan rpg lordronin? [22:11] <_Commodore_> was shipped with the C64 at some stage here I think, not quite lemans but still pretty common [22:11] I have 1st edition (red cover), I think its what they call "atlantean edition' [22:11] got some of the supplements too [22:12] * Harlock should get prg on 64 to automate some of the character creation for that game [22:12] For an extra challenge, play Stacker with VICE in turbo mode. ;) [22:12] golan: Tempting? [22:12] golan: heh. I just copied it to my real C64, and can lose in about 0.5 seconds as it is ;-) [22:13] I'm thinking VICE at 20% speed migh be winnable ;-) [22:13] Fuzz indicates that practice makes perfect so keep at it. :) [22:13] It reminds me of Jeff-20's "Game Thory" 1-button games. [22:13] Fuzz: You should enter this in one of the game competitions. [22:13] (Theory) [22:14] Harlock yeah the paper cover one in Trade Back size [22:14] i've won an ipod in the arcade version since getting in a bit of practice ;) [22:14] Simple, challenging and addictive. The presentation is very slick too. Look at the disk directory. Everything is polished. [22:15] love the music - got it on in the background [22:15] lordronin, got any of the supplements for conan yet? [22:15] lol that music hsa been sitting on a disk for 9 years [22:16] one more question in case I get called away again: where to buy a xe(m?)1541 cable and 1571? [22:16] i bought mine on ebay [22:17] * c64geezer sorry for being such a newbie (again). [22:17] No and when Ilooked in my listings there wasn't much there. Guy I got it from wasn't into the game. Looked almost untouched. Also it is out of print. [22:17] oh, ok..will check ebay. Thanks. [22:17] Mike, I thought there was a Commodore store in Boise. [22:17] Nothing to be sorry for 'geezer. All of us in some form are a newbie to something in the world of the C= [22:17] only 1st ed out of print, 2nd ed is still round, just came out last year in da fall, has blue colour instead of read [22:17]