dMagnetic 0.26 - Magnetic Scrolls emulator

[Jonathan]

Here's some information from https://www.dettus.net/dMagnetic/:


Version 0.26 (31-oct-2020)

This release enables Amstrad CPC enthusiasts to replay the games by loading the game binaries from DSK image files. The awesome pictures have been preserved, and offer a nostalgic experience.

[robcfg]

I downloaded and compiled it on MacOS, and tried to run The Pawn from CPC-Power, but the program only recognises standard dsk files and not extended dsk ones.


The differences are not that much and would be nice to have them supported.

[Jonathan]

I've not had a go yet, but hope to soon. I'm sure it would be possible to contact the programmer about that.

[Gryzor]

So, this allows you to load various versions of Magnetic Scrolls games and play them in a terminal, rendering the system-specific images in ANSI? Am I getting this correctly?

[genesis8]

version 0.27 is out since 1st November, no idea for the changes

[Gryzor]

Just noticed this was posted under Hardware, moving to proper forum.

[dettus]

Hello.
Hahaha. I was actually looking for something else, when I stumbled upon this thread....
The thing is that I did not have Extended DSK-Files when I wrote the Amstrad CPC loader for my program.
Thanks to you guys, now I do.

I was able to integrate the parser for this format. Unfortunately, I am reluctant to release 0.28 at this point, for various reasons. It might at least be a month until I do so.
Until then, I was hoping that you could try out the patch I attached to this Post. I was able to load "The Pawn" from the source you mentioned. Maybe you can have a look and send me a message, if it gives you any trouble?
You'd have to rename it to loader_amstradcpc.c, and copy it over the file in dMagnetic_0.27/src/loader/loader_amstradcpc.c. Once you "remake" the software, it should work. *fingerscrossed*

[robcfg]

That made it work flawlessly, thank you very much!

[dettus]

Beautiful!


Have you tried the -vmode sixel parameter yet? (Might also need a -sres 1024x768)

[robcfg]

Ok, colour me officially impressed!

[dettus]

Hahaha.  There are other options to the -vmode parameter as well.
But before you start adventuring: Please upgrade to 0.27, since 0.26 had a nasty bug that prevented loading games, except for the Amstrad CPC releases. (Do not forget to apply the new .c file!

[Gryzor]

Looks great... currently trying to set up the whole thing to run under Ubuntu WSL, hopefully I'll steal some time from work to do it today

[robcfg]

I compiled 0.27 with the extended dsk support on MacOS Catalina (in case you'd like to add it to the compatibility list) and works like a charm, thank you!

[dettus]

Hey guys!I just released 0.28. That one includes the patch for the extended disks. Enjoy!!

https://www.dettus.net/dMagnetic/

[dettus]

Aaand I finished  dMagnetic 0.29 just in time for Christmas. With the new vmode UTF,  the games can be enjoyed by even more people.

[Gryzor]

What's the new vmode?

In any case, thanks, and Merry Xmas!

[dettus]

dMagnetic -vmode utf   uses UTF-8 characters to render the pictures. That works better than the -vmode sixel.

[genesis8]

v30 is out since January at https://www.dettus.net/dMagnetic/

[Gryzor]

How I wish I had some free time...