Converted GX4000 .cpr - The topic (repository link in first post)

[iXien]

Totally off-topic but I'm so shocked I wanted to share this sad news with you: Stéphane Picq has passed away today. French composer of the 80/90's for Ere/Infogrames/Cryo, particularly with his cult soundtracks in Atlantis, Dune, Lost Eden, Megarace or Commander Blood. I also remember his fabulous music in Extase, Kult, Full Metal Planet or Jumping Jack'Son on Amiga.

You can pay tribute to this great (and too little known) creator and composer of video games by playing Bubble Ghost and Birdie, two games he created on CPC and which have been patched for GX4000, maybe listening the Dune OST he recently remastered ( https://stphanepicq.bandcamp.com/album/dune-spice-opera-2024-remaster-lp )

[cwpab]

I didn't play any of the games he worked on, but I just checked a longplay of Atlantis and the music seems very good and relaxing. I remember loving the Egypt Cryo game in the late 90s, even if I couldn't do much. Maybe I should try to play those games again (problem is, I kind of hate graphic adventures due to moon logic now).

[iXien]

This weekend is for two homebrews staging the same (weird?) character:

GOMILANDIA (Dungeons of) from Retroworks
GOMMY - Medieval Defender from Retroworks

The first one just works on GX4000 (without pause mode in example) while in the second, ESP Soft shows that they realy wanted to make a specific version for the console

[abalore]

Here is a game that was almost impossible to enjoy because of the continuous disc swaps. Now working smoothly in its cartridge incarnation. I made a real cartridge adaptation, not direct dsk to cpr. Also made main menu selection with joystick buttons too. Enjoy it!

Edit: It's compatible with all systems using any of my cartridge adapters, and of course it's already in AMSTEAM.

Definitive release here: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=247916

[iXien]

Here is a game that was almost impossible to enjoy because of the continuous disc swaps. Now working smoothly in its cartridge incarnation. I made a real cartridge adaptation, not direct dsk to cpr. Also made main menu selection with joystick buttons too. Enjoy it!

Edit: It's compatible with all systems using any of my cartridge adapters, and of course it's already in AMSTEAM.

What a fabulous work! You don't usurp your logo, you are a real wizard Budokan is a wonderful game (even if music and lot of GFX are missing on CPC) and your version is an upgrade for everyone because the floppy disc version was a pain in the neck with all its disk swapping. Well done!

[iXien]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

mmmm, it's weird because it works in a real Plus and even a real CPC. I'll investigate it

[iXien]

A new 3D isometrical game to add to the GX4000 game list thanks to the @Urusergi 's skill:

MOLECULE MAN from Mastertronic

Controls:
d-pad = Move Molecule Man
J1B1 = Pick up
J1B2 = Throw bomb
Pause button = Buy
J2B1 = Pause/unpause
J2B2 = Abort game

Modifications for the GX4000 version:
    - Title screen from the C64 version of the game, recolored by iXien,
    - Wait for fire on title screen,
    - On screen text modified,
    - All game keys patched,
    - Pokes: Infinite energy.

The game originally offers a map editor unuseful on GX4000 as saving is impossible on cartridge but it was an easy task as it is a complete program appart from the game. As usual, even in mode 1, it was easy to make the titlescreen more colorful on CPC than on C64 

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

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Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

[iXien]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

Definitive release here: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=247916

[iXien]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key. 

[iXien]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key.

Now you know it can be optimized with the key patching I indicate you It would be smarter than just force the character to deplet to change mode, isn't it?

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key.

Now you know it can be optimize with the key patching I indicate you It would be smarter than just force the character to deplet to change mode, isn't it?

yes, but I find someway interesting that you have to "sweat" your practice mode to leave. But yes, I'll change the keys tomorrow, too much Budokan for me today. I made a non destructive patching system for CPM or other direct hardware access discs, the original discs enter from one side and the cartridge exits from the other. I plan to use it for more games like this one.

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key.

Now you know it can be optimized with the key patching I indicate you It would be smarter than just force the character to deplet to change mode, isn't it?

Here is your keys changes:

QAIO to move
SPACE fire
P (replaces ESC)

Definitive release here: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?msg=247916

[iXien]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key.

Now you know it can be optimized with the key patching I indicate you It would be smarter than just force the character to deplet to change mode, isn't it?

Here is your keys changes:

QAIO to move
SPACE fire
P (replaces ESC)

Just one more effort, J1B2 in addition to H to pause game 

[abalore]

Oups @abalore , your patch doesn't work on a real GX4000

Could you please try this new one?

<Deleted file>

Edit: I'm going to clean-up a bit more before reposting

My GX4000 is heating up 

Could you try this one?

And... touchdown! It works now, well done! 

But if you permit me, it's a bit of a shame not to be able to take advantage of the function keys on GX4000. As is, if you run the practice mode on dojo, you can't quit it without reseting the console. Maybe you can replicate some keys like this: "H" key on joypad button 2 and "ESC" key on "P" to quit current game pressing the pause button. I know that P is already used to play on keyboard with QAOP, but it would be easy to patch the keyboard controls with QAIO in order to free the "P" key. It would be perfect for all CPC and Plus systems, including the GX4000.

I'm glad it works. Just FYI you can end Practice mode by depleting your stamina, that's the reason I didn't consider an alternative to ESC key since the P was already taken. I'll think about that. I didn't know about the H key.

Now you know it can be optimized with the key patching I indicate you It would be smarter than just force the character to deplet to change mode, isn't it?

Here is your keys changes:

QAIO to move
SPACE fire
P (replaces ESC)

Just one more effort, J1B2 in addition to H to pause game 

Sorry, adding a secondary key is a bigger patch than replacing a key. And I don't find the pause an important feature in fights that last a few seconds. I'm already working in my next project, but feel free to patch it yourself. Just find "3E 2C CD" and call your custom routines there. It needs to be patched in several places, since DOJO and TORNEO are fully independent programs.

Regards!

[iXien]

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project 

[abalore]

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project

Ok, I'm good with replacing H by Fire 2. The new project is a cartridge version of Hero Quest. I know there is one, but it requires Plus features. I need one runable on CPCs too.

I already have the sources and notes from the conversion by @dragon

Edit: I also want to add more levels from the board game expansions

[abalore]

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project

Here you are. Will you add it to the GX4000 Converted Software list?

[iXien]

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project

Here you are. Will you add it to the GX4000 Converted Software list?

Yes, of course. And you're just in time for the annual update of the listing which will be carried out soon 

[actarus]

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project

Here you are. Will you add it to the GX4000 Converted Software list?

Yes, of course. And you're just in time for the annual update of the listing which will be carried out soon 

In that case, just replace H to fire 2 and it will be perfect? And we will be able to choose a version for CPC/Plus and this one for GX4000. we are already busy on several project too, and it would be very easy for you and quickly made in this program you already well know

PS : I'm curious to know what is this new project

Here you are. Will you add it to the GX4000 Converted Software list?

Yes, of course. And you're just in time for the annual update of the listing which will be carried out soon 

Yes, of course. And you're just in time for the annual update of the listing which will be carried out soon

yessssss 

[iXien]

Ok, let's have a big batch of homebrew games compatible with our beloved GX4000:

CROCO FOLIE &28 from Ayor61
GALASTRAD from GGP
HARRIER ATTACK RELOADED from CP Soft
MINE ESCAPE from Capasoft
ROLAND IN RETROALACANT from Capasoft
XYPHOE'S NIGHTMARE from YB Soft

Now I think that we have added all the homebrew games missing. Many thanks to Chris Perver who very quickly fixed his very good Harrier Attack upgrade when I told him about problems encountered on real hardware.

[iXien]

Hey, I forgot but there was also:

KOLOTOC from Crazy Piri

All the editions directly compatible on GX4000, French and English, Family and Retro