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Title: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 19:22, 21 May 21
As I found out that there were not many ASCII pictures made for the Amstrad CPC (in contrast to the PC, C64, etc.) I decided to make some on my own.
Not that special, but a first step I think...


https://demozoo.org/graphics/294413/ (https://demozoo.org/graphics/294413/)
https://demozoo.org/graphics/294415/ (https://demozoo.org/graphics/294415/)
https://demozoo.org/graphics/294708/ (https://demozoo.org/graphics/294708/)


Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: demoniak on 19:56, 21 May 21
Cool ! I love ascii art!
What tool did you use to make these images?
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 20:11, 21 May 21
I adapted something existing for my own needs. It will be released tomorrow as Wild entry at the Shadow Party, which just takes place this weekend starting some hours ago.
I'll keep you updated :-)
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 21:24, 21 May 21
You might like this 2015 production by Crack'n'Rom-


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r19kSzT1nhc

Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 21:36, 21 May 21
Yes, this is a great demo.
I saw it already when doing my initial research.
The editor which I think was used though supports only black and white, no colours, no full resolution, no additional modes and no control characters.
All in all there aren't many similar releases, right?
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 05:12, 22 May 21
Yes @logiker (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2522) you are correct - aside from a few ASCII animations the only other slideshow I have found is this:


https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7168


And all are Mode 2.
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: rexbeng on 07:04, 22 May 21
All non in-game graphics and also the intro in Dragon Attack were done using ascii. Also the logo in the menu of Corsair Trainer is done in ascii.
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 07:24, 22 May 21
Quote from: ComSoft6128 on 05:12, 22 May 21https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=7168


Yes, this release (Les Fichiers Ascii) reminds me of printouts we did on endless paper in the last century :-)



Quote from: rexbeng on 07:04, 22 May 21All non in-game graphics and also the intro in Dragon Attack were done using ascii.
[size=78%]Also the logo in the menu of Corsair Trainer is done in ascii.[/size]



Ah, good to know. Would have been hard to find otherwise. Thanks!
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 18:39, 22 May 21
Quote from: demoniak on 19:56, 21 May 21
What tool did you use to make these images?


Amstrad ASCII Exporter:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/amstrad-ascii-exporter/
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: Optimus on 08:35, 23 May 21
That's great, I can't wait to try your tool to make something. I've seen on the Shadow party stream an announcement for an Amstrad ASCII compo I think?
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 08:47, 23 May 21
Yes, the tool was presented at the Shadow Party yesterday.
You can find all information in the link above.
If something is not clear, feel free to contact me or just ask somewhere here.
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 08:53, 24 May 21
Quote from: Optimus on 08:35, 23 May 21
That's great, I can't wait to try your tool to make something. I've seen on the Shadow party stream an announcement for an Amstrad ASCII compo I think?


Oh, I just read about the tool, but not about the compo.
Yes, the compo was announced there...
Now you can follow this thread:
https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/news-events/1st-amstrad-ascii-compo-rules/msg202289/?topicseen#msg202289
Title: Re: Amstrad ASCII Pictures
Post by: logiker on 06:47, 06 June 21
In order to show that all 3 graphic modes are possible I created three Amstrad ASCII pictures.
Hoping that motivates you and that maybe you take part at the 1st Amstrad ASCII compo (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/news-events/1st-amstrad-ascii-compo-rules/).










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