I just wanted to flag up a new 60-page Amstrad magazine - Amstrad Addict. It's edited by me (David Crookes - Retro Gamer, PC Pro, GamesTM, Wireframe, Amstrad Action, WACCI) and is packed with content.
As well as an interview with Lord Sugar, there are in-depth articles by Roland Perry, Auntie John, Adam Peters, Nich Campbell, Xyphoe, Rob Scott, Themistocles "gryzor" Papassilekas, Neil Reive, Stuart "Balrog" Whyte, Steve "WACCI" Williams and Andy Price.
There's an amazing type-in (and explanation) by Sean McManus, huge interviews with Richard Fairhurst, a host of star name devs from Philip Oliver to Tony Warriner, an amazing story about an unreleased Amstrad and behind the scenes looks at Toki... and Vespertino. And more. Like interviews with the people behind Protext and OCP Advanced Art Studio. A chat with Frank Gasking...
Oh, there's a unique, exclusive cartoon by the brilliant Tony Husband (Private Eye, Oink!) too.
You do not want to miss this!
Pre-order at https://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/amstrad-addict-magazine
For CPC users outside the UK it would be nice to provide an PDF. :)
Actually a PDF or picture of the table of contents would be of general interest.
Quote from: GUNHED on 16:16, 13 September 23For CPC users outside the UK it would be nice to provide an PDF. :)
Actually a PDF or picture of the table of contents would be of general interest.
Umm, there's a pdf available to order.
I mean, with the level of editorial input and attention I experience and the announced participations, this has got me more excited than many, many printed retro releases from the past several years... Can't wait!
If you so wish, you can use the wiki's front page to announce it, too. Or I can do it for you :)
By the way, that image is just brillant!
Looks excellent! Copy ordered! Very much looking forward to this.
Very excited to see this coming out. David has been working on pulling this together for a long time and has brought together a great list of contributors. I was delighted to be invited to contribute a type-in, and I tried to think of a listing that was editorially interesting today, given that we can easily download anything.
That cover design is fantastic, too!
Not only has David put a lot of time in this, but he's actually doing a great, *professional* job at it. Can't wait to get my copy!
The content of this issue seems to be so amazing... of course I pre-ordered! ;D
pre-ordered! too
Sounds interesting...
I would be interested about how the content pages look like. The last retro magazines I bought all had large images as full-page backgrounds on almost all pages, making huge parts hard or even impossible to read.
I agree. For some reason, most retro magazine producers seem to never have opened a magazine, I've seen some things that beggar belief!
Zines are usually much better in that regard, though they usually suffer (like the magazines or coffee-table books) from lack of editing - or even spel chekkin. Go figure.
I'm sure this is a high-standard publication though...
Amiga Addict is a very polished production, so I have high hopes for this!
@CrookieMonster this looks amazing. I would love to have a hard copy, but I don't fancy actually typing in the type-ins, and it would be good to be able to read bits and pieces on my phone. Is the PDF version available to download at no extra charge if I buy the hard copy, or would I have to buy it separately?
Quote from: eto on 09:02, 15 September 23Sounds interesting...
I would be interested about how the content pages look like. The last retro magazines I bought all had large images as full-page backgrounds on almost all pages, making huge parts hard or even impossible to read.
Apologies for the delays in replying: we've been hard at work putting the finishing touches to the mag. One of the things I've been very keen on is readability. It's so important that page designs are easy on the eye - none of us are getting any younger, after all. So please rest assured that, in my view at least, there are no parts of the magazine that will be hard to read.
Quote from: pollito on 23:21, 18 September 23@CrookieMonster this looks amazing. I would love to have a hard copy, but I don't fancy actually typing in the type-ins, and it would be good to be able to read bits and pieces on my phone. Is the PDF version available to download at no extra charge if I buy the hard copy, or would I have to buy it separately?
The PDF and print versions are separate so to get both you would have to buy both. The type-in is certainly manageable if you did fancy typing it in (I'm sure Sean could also help out if you didn't). :)
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:57, 15 September 23I agree. For some reason, most retro magazine producers seem to never have opened a magazine, I've seen some things that beggar belief!
Zines are usually much better in that regard, though they usually suffer (like the magazines or coffee-table books) from lack of editing - or even spel chekkin. Go figure.
I'm sure this is a high-standard publication though...
Thanks Gryzor. :) I just know a typo will have slipped the net somewhere but I've gone through this magazine with the finest of tooth combs along with the rest of the production team and I *think* we've ironed every single one of them out. Now I've said that, I think I should take another read through. haha.
Quote from: GUNHED on 16:16, 13 September 23For CPC users outside the UK it would be nice to provide an PDF. :)
Actually a PDF or picture of the table of contents would be of general interest.
I'm looking to post a table of contents and the final cover (with logo this time) will be posted very soon.
Quote from: pollito on 23:21, 18 September 23@CrookieMonster this looks amazing. I would love to have a hard copy, but I don't fancy actually typing in the type-ins, and it would be good to be able to read bits and pieces on my phone. Is the PDF version available to download at no extra charge if I buy the hard copy, or would I have to buy it separately?
There is a link in the mag to the type-in online so it can be copy and pasted into an emulator, and even a version that runs in the web browser so you can try it easily. I'll see about adding the .dsk file for anyone who wants it that way, too.
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 16:58, 19 September 23Quote from: Gryzor on 10:57, 15 September 23I agree. For some reason, most retro magazine producers seem to never have opened a magazine, I've seen some things that beggar belief!
Zines are usually much better in that regard, though they usually suffer (like the magazines or coffee-table books) from lack of editing - or even spel chekkin. Go figure.
I'm sure this is a high-standard publication though...
Thanks Gryzor. :) I just know a typo will have slipped the net somewhere but I've gone through this magazine with the finest of tooth combs along with the rest of the production team and I *think* we've ironed every single one of them out. Now I've said that, I think I should take another read through. haha.
A typo here and there is one thing - and can be tolerated. Stringing together sentences running whole paragraphs without even re-reading it yourself is another thing altogether, and unfortunately all too common, even in productions I love.
The online links to the type ins will be great, even though I'm planning to recreate the experience😁
EDIT: Sorry, please disregard this message - I didn't see the reply from
@CrookieMonster :picard:
The cover 😀
Nice! A couple of nods to another AA in the logo, I see!
Ι can see that the "Missing tape? Ask your newsagent!" area is missing.
Haha. It would have been amazing to add a covertape! I so wish we could have.
You can now see some preview images of a section of pages at https://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/amstrad-addict-magazine
Hope the CPC community loves this mag. If it's popular, there's a chance of a follow-up.
so... ordered :-)
One comment for others from the EU: Besides the VAT there will be another £2 IOSS fee. They explain that they will do the IOSS, process so you don't have to pay taxes locally, but I only recognized the amount after the purchase was finished. Not sure if it was not mentioned or I didn't recognize it. So it's £12.50 + VAT + £2.
I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of shipping into the EU (and beyond) these days but I hope this helps.
Yeah, saw that fee as well after the translation was complete and did a double take... Oh well.
Quote from: eto on 16:35, 23 September 23so... ordered :-)
One comment for others from the EU: Besides the VAT there will be another £2 IOSS fee. They explain that they will do the IOSS, process so you don't have to pay taxes locally, but I only recognized the amount after the purchase was finished. Not sure if it was not mentioned or I didn't recognize it. So it's £12.50 + VAT + £2.
Yeah, I noticed this as well. Add in currency conversion and the whole thing ends up close to 20 euro, which is probably the most I've ever paid for a magazine in my life!
That being said, I haven't bought anything Amstrad related in a while and would like to see a sequel. So ordered!
Everyone ordering - thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Really, you are all amazing! I wish sending abroad wasn't so costly! CPC owners are the best!
This actually reminded me of when I first got a CPC in the mid-eighties, home computers fell under luxury VAT, damn... But, always worth it😅
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 16:50, 23 September 23I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of shipping into the EU (and beyond) these days but I hope this helps.
Yeah, that's what I read too, so I expected the VAT/Taxes stuff. What they just don't mention is the additional fee THEY are charging. Sure, "just" 2 pounds, but it should be mentioned before - not after they already charged my credit card.
Not related to your magazine of course. Still looking forward to it.
Great to see those sample pages! Looks like it will be a good read!
I can confirm there will be a .dsk file of the type-in available too. I've just added it to my website, ready for when the magazine comes out. The link is in the magazine, and I'll put a public link on my website when the magazine's out too.
Don't forget to guarantee your copy of the limited edition Amstrad Addict by placing a pre-order. 😀
Here is a look at the contents page.
Lovely old-school layout!
Has that Amstrad Action look and feel down to a tee....
Got an email saying shipping was imminent and that it should leave on October 5th.
Excited now. :D
Mine arrived today! Fantastic stuff! V much looking forward to having a good old read!
Damn it didn't have the time to download the pdf yet...
Got my copy today. Just sitting down to read with a beer :)
Quote from: Skunkfish on 08:04, 30 September 23Has that Amstrad Action look and feel down to a tee....
Mine arrived today, I skimmed through it and that is what hit me - it was like going back to 1985/6! Awesome job to the creator
Thanks so much! Copies of Amstrad Adduct are indeed now in their way to readers. 😀 Anyone attending Play Expo Blackpool can also buy a copy and orders can continue to be placed online.
... and as usual, I will have to wait 2 weeks before my copy arrives at my (Canadian) home. >:( ;D
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 07:29, 21 September 23The cover 😀
I love how the British 464 could interface with not only one, but actually
two disk drives without any additional hardware. Us peeps from the continent had to do with that dreaded DDI-1 interface hogging at the rear of the CPC :(
PS: Ordered by copy 5 minutes ago
Quote from: BSC on 11:42, 05 October 23Quote from: CrookieMonster on 07:29, 21 September 23The cover 😀
I love how the British 464 could interface with not only one, but actually two disk drives without any additional hardware. Us peeps from the continent had to do with that dreaded DDI-1 interface hogging at the rear of the CPC :(
PS: Ordered by copy 5 minutes ago
I'm not so sure about that, owning a 464 in Ireland, I can confirm that UK 464's needed that as well. The other port was for printers.
Edit: It also didn't have the AMSDOS ROM built into the machine to handle any disk drives, which is why you needed the DDI-1. Inside the grey box that connected the drive to the machine, resided said ROM. Unless you had a 664 ROM plugged into your 464, no drive would be picked up.
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 13:16, 05 October 23Quote from: BSC on 11:42, 05 October 23Quote from: CrookieMonster on 07:29, 21 September 23The cover 😀
I love how the British 464 could interface with not only one, but actually two disk drives without any additional hardware. Us peeps from the continent had to do with that dreaded DDI-1 interface hogging at the rear of the CPC :(
PS: Ordered by copy 5 minutes ago
I'm not so sure about that, owning a 464 in Ireland, I can confirm that UK 464's needed that as well. The other port was for printers.
Edit: It also didn't have the AMSDOS ROM built into the machine to handle any disk drives, which is why you needed the DDI-1. Inside the grey box that connected the drive to the machine, resided said ROM. Unless you had a 664 ROM plugged into your 464, no drive would be picked up.
*Cough, cough* 😂😂😂
I wrote a little megademo to celebrate the magazine!
10 PRINT"Amstrad Addict is amazing!"
20 GOTO 10
All ideas, concept, story and lyrics (c) by me.
Quote from: BSC on 15:04, 05 October 23I wrote a little megademo to celebrate the magazine!
10 PRINT"Amstrad Addict is amazing!"
20 GOTO 10
All ideas, concept, story and lyrics (c) by me.
CRTC 2 only?
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:28, 05 October 23Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 13:16, 05 October 23Quote from: BSC on 11:42, 05 October 23Quote from: CrookieMonster on 07:29, 21 September 23The cover 😀
I love how the British 464 could interface with not only one, but actually two disk drives without any additional hardware. Us peeps from the continent had to do with that dreaded DDI-1 interface hogging at the rear of the CPC :(
PS: Ordered by copy 5 minutes ago
I'm not so sure about that, owning a 464 in Ireland, I can confirm that UK 464's needed that as well. The other port was for printers.
Edit: It also didn't have the AMSDOS ROM built into the machine to handle any disk drives, which is why you needed the DDI-1. Inside the grey box that connected the drive to the machine, resided said ROM. Unless you had a 664 ROM plugged into your 464, no drive would be picked up.
*Cough, cough* 😂😂😂
He also said "without additional hardware". DDI-1 is additional hardware no?
Or did I miss something? :-[ :-[
Yup, the cover😄
To be more precise: the cover shows a CPC 464 with no DDI interface but two DDI drives - one stacked on top of the other - to the left of it.
Quote from: MaV on 15:47, 05 October 23To be more precise: the cover shows a CPC 464 with no DDI interface but two DDI drives - one stacked on top of the other - to the left of it.
You had to go and ruin it😁
My altruistic side won me over, it just couldn't handle the anxiety.
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 15:31, 05 October 23He also said "without additional hardware". DDI-1 is additional hardware no?
Or did I miss something? :-[ :-[
I was amused about the fact that in the picture, the disk drives were not connected to the CPC at all. So I turned that into an elaborate online prank ;-)
On a more serious note: I also kept my Multiface II leaned against the monitor most of the time so it was safe from tear and wear.
What's about a contest, who dicovers the most funny/wrong/strange/shocking details in the cover picture ;D
Quote from: Prodatron on 19:36, 05 October 23What's about a contest, who dicovers the most funny/wrong/strange/shocking details in the cover picture ;D
I don't think we will find more details. Apart from the joystick cable.
Quote from: BSC on 20:35, 05 October 23I don't think we will find more details. Apart from the joystick cable.
- the missing power and monitor cable
- Gazza II GX4000 cartridge
- Vespertino - which is neither released nor (probably) will run on a plain 464
For a few seconds I was not sure if that is a picture puzzle where you have to find the inconsistencies ;-)
Cable could be underneath (noticed it myself). The other two are most probably tongue-in-cheek.
I honestly love this pic, wish there were more like this from the artist...
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:50, 05 October 23Cable could be underneath (noticed it myself). The other two are most probably tongue-in-cheek.
I honestly love this pic, wish there were more like this from the artist...
Me too. Great picture.
It's like a true 80s computer desk - but with some 2022/2023 additions - and it doesn't matter that some cables are missing or some things don't exist. It's just awesome. It was just for a very short time, that I was not sure if it maybe was intended to have tiny little inconsistencies on the picture - just to make people look at the title for a bit longer.
The Amstrad Addict #1 cover enters seriously in competition with one of my favorite all-time wallpapers ;-)
(https://wallpapersafari.com/downloadres/gyqKpW/desktop/1920/1080/)
Back to the topic of the magazine itself, I have a question for you
@CrookieMonster : do you plan a second issue of Amstrad Addict? Were the sales/initial reception "good enough" to you, were you expecting more readers, etc.?
Cover picture?
Who would put a CPC6128 at the wall while using a 464 with tape only?
Not in my Technodome ;D
However, it's great reminder to commercial magazines though. :)
Quote from: norecess464 on 22:53, 05 October 23Back to the topic of the magazine itself, I have a question for you @CrookieMonster : do you plan a second issue of Amstrad Addict? Were the sales/initial reception "good enough" to you, were you expecting more readers, etc.?
Pre-sales have been better than expected and there is always a chance of second issue. I have lots of ideas and there appears to be much enthusiasm for the magazine. I love the CPC to bits (and bytes) and the support from the community and this Wiki (thanks
@Gryzor) has been amazing.
Quote from: BSC on 19:21, 05 October 23Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 15:31, 05 October 23He also said "without additional hardware". DDI-1 is additional hardware no?
Or did I miss something? :-[ :-[
I was amused about the fact that in the picture, the disk drives were not connected to the CPC at all. So I turned that into an elaborate online prank ;-)
On a more serious note: I also kept my Multiface II leaned against the monitor most of the time so it was safe from tear and wear.
Aaaaaah!
My copy hasn't arrived yet so I haven't seen the cover. :D
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 09:10, 06 October 23Quote from: BSC on 19:21, 05 October 23Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 15:31, 05 October 23He also said "without additional hardware". DDI-1 is additional hardware no?
Or did I miss something? :-[ :-[
I was amused about the fact that in the picture, the disk drives were not connected to the CPC at all. So I turned that into an elaborate online prank ;-)
On a more serious note: I also kept my Multiface II leaned against the monitor most of the time so it was safe from tear and wear.
Aaaaaah!
My copy hasn't arrived yet so I haven't seen the cover. :D
You mean the one attached to the first post?
Quote from: GUNHED on 23:20, 05 October 23Cover picture?
Who would put a CPC6128 at the wall while using a 464 with tape only?
Not in my Technodome ;D
However, it's great reminder to commercial magazines though. :)
I may regret this but...
May have something to do with sales having a head start on a year, and the 464 costing less.
The coloured keys were a good marketing idea too, same with the 664. The 6128 and the plus machines looked like bland business machines.
The 464 could be expanded to have RAM and a disk drive, this you know.
Some see the 464 as an inferior machine. I don't. I see it as it's flagship machine. Not everyone cared about more RAM and faster loading times. It was a machine you could keep in your bedroom without having to fight for TV time for.
If you were into programming and development as opposed to gaming, then I can see how an opinion will differ. But then, I never saw a 6128 on Eastenders either. :D
The 464 was awesome. Still is, I have two of them, and a 464plus (There is *no* such thing as a CPC Plus!)
Quote from: Gryzor on 09:13, 06 October 23Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 09:10, 06 October 23Quote from: BSC on 19:21, 05 October 23Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 15:31, 05 October 23He also said "without additional hardware". DDI-1 is additional hardware no?
Or did I miss something? :-[ :-[
I was amused about the fact that in the picture, the disk drives were not connected to the CPC at all. So I turned that into an elaborate online prank ;-)
On a more serious note: I also kept my Multiface II leaned against the monitor most of the time so it was safe from tear and wear.
Aaaaaah!
My copy hasn't arrived yet so I haven't seen the cover. :D
You mean the one attached to the first post?
Yeah, I tend not to go back to post 1 on forums... the very few left that I read. So yep, I had forgotten!
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 06:50, 06 October 23Quote from: norecess464 on 22:53, 05 October 23Back to the topic of the magazine itself, I have a question for you @CrookieMonster : do you plan a second issue of Amstrad Addict? Were the sales/initial reception "good enough" to you, were you expecting more readers, etc.?
Pre-sales have been better than expected and there is always a chance of second issue. I have lots of ideas and there appears to be much enthusiasm for the magazine. I love the CPC to bits (and bytes) and the support from the community and this Wiki (thanks @Gryzor) has been amazing.
Who would have thought we'd have two quality dedicated Amstrad magazines (this and Amtix) in 2023! Something quarterly or annually like this would be amazing!
Quote from: Maniac on 10:13, 06 October 23Quote from: CrookieMonster on 06:50, 06 October 23Quote from: norecess464 on 22:53, 05 October 23Back to the topic of the magazine itself, I have a question for you @CrookieMonster : do you plan a second issue of Amstrad Addict? Were the sales/initial reception "good enough" to you, were you expecting more readers, etc.?
Pre-sales have been better than expected and there is always a chance of second issue. I have lots of ideas and there appears to be much enthusiasm for the magazine. I love the CPC to bits (and bytes) and the support from the community and this Wiki (thanks @Gryzor) has been amazing.
Who would have thought we'd have two quality dedicated Amstrad magazines (this and Amtix) in 2023! Something quarterly or annually like this would be amazing!
The impression I get from David is that this is very much a labour of love. If we can support this on the ground level and keep the support going, this could well be a regular thing.
The Amstrad fanbase, like the machine itself was, and still is very underrated because of being the last on the block. But just look at what the Amstrad has done between 2013-2023 alone. :)
Well said, man. I'd urge people to share this with their friends...
My copy has just arrived!! I am so excited!!!
And yes, would be great to have more issues !!! I believe some of us could would like to contribute to it!!!
also received 8)
Just wondering, if those who bought a hardcopy, paid for international P&P ... could have access to PDF as well? Would be grate to read it "on the go" .... and not risking to harm 'MY PRECIOUSs' :D
I have just received an email from Pixel Addict with an attached PDF file containing 3 correction pages: pages 14,15 and 16.
Uuuh, what do I do with these pages ?
I print them, cut them out, and stick them on my beautiful magazine ?? ???
Not very serious I think.
Couldn't there have been a minimum of rereading of the work before launching a mass edition ??
Haven't got it. What corrections are these?
The full 3 pages.
I didn't look for which word or character was modified, because the articles are so numerous and written very small...
On the other hand, I would still like to thank for the excellent overall achievement of AMSTRAD Addict. 👍
There is enormous quality in the production, the layout, the themes are very varied and interesting, there are plenty of subjects to discover: this book is a must have. 😉
This had sort of bypassed me then by pure chance I was scanning the magazines at Manchester Airport today and I saw one called 'Pixel Addict' that I'd not come across before. From the cover (Count Duckula pixelled-up on some graph paper), the title and features mentioned I assumed it was a pixel art magazine and bought it on a whim. It's actually not and very similar to Retro Gamer. But the full page advert in it for Amstrad Addict caught my eye and I understand now it's all under this addict.media umbrella. It says in there that Amiga Addict is now even available in newsagents and WH Smiths! I imagine Amstrad Addict would have to hit a certain sales figure before that would happen.
Long story short, I'll pick up a copy!
Quote from: GUNHED on 23:20, 05 October 23Cover picture?
Who would put a CPC6128 at the wall while using a 464 with tape only?
Not in my Technodome ;D
However, it's great reminder to commercial magazines though. :)
Me, as it happens. (my 6128 is CRTC2) Though mine is in a box away from the elements as opposed to propped up on a wall.
Hello, I finally received my copy! ;D
Globally, it's super great and I really enjoyed reading it.
I wonder if you would be interested by some feedbacks?
I have a few comments to provide:
80% GOOD:
- I absolutely loved the interviews. You picked people that were never interviewed before, the discussed topics were super interesting, I loved everything in there. Just for that, I would recommend this magazine to everyone!
- The article with the fake "enhanced" Amstrad CPC 512KB (Hebdogiciel) was excellent. I already knew some parts of the story, but never got the point of view from someone who had worked at Hebdogiciel.
- Seeing the face of @Gryzor after all those years was a true delight. :-*
- I enjoyed that the PCW was mentionned several times. I'm not really attached to the machine, but it was part of Amstrad's offer back then, and I always considered it as a "CPC in another universe" (the separate universe of the type-writers ahah!).
- The cover, the print quality, the overall presentation, the included images... please don't change anything to the recipe, I loved everything there. It's amazing you did so well for a 1st issue of the magazine!
20% COULD BE IMPROVED:
- I felt that the article about the Rombo Rombox was outdated. I can be wrong, but I feel that most of the Amstrad users nowadays are using the Bryce's Megaflash/X-MEM/etc. Still, it's good for "legacy knowledge" but I did not find it pertinent for 2023. Suggestion for the next issue (as I'm interested by the topic): what is the best solution nowadays to access a FAT32 file system on the Amstrad (Gotek excluded) (cf. a review of X-MASS, M4, USIfAC II and the likes).
- The article "10 things to do with a CPC" was really promising, especially since I try to continuously find new ways of using my Amstrad machines. But while I enjoyed most of the listed points, I would have expected some use-cases like "what is the best software to manage your collection of ..." / "how to use a printer attached to the Amstrad in 2023" / "the best spell checkers on the Amstrad CPC", etc. cf. using the real machine for productivity.
- Sonic GX was mentionned, a big THANK YOU! But the information in there appeared outdated to me (including the screenshots). Plus, let me correct for the readers: the game has no release date anymore, "it will be released when done" (not this year for sure).
Overall,
I loved A LOTTTTT reading the magazine and I just got my dose of nostalgy for the next coming weeks ahahah. I will re-read it again and again for sure because I'm fairly sure I missed some details here and there! Thanks a lot for all the effort you put into this project, it's amazing!
Quote from: norecess464 on 15:23, 11 October 23- The article with the fake "enhanced" Amstrad CPC 512KB (Hebdogiciel) was excellent. I already knew some parts of the story, but never got the point of view from someone who had worked at Hebdogiciel.
In the interview with Roland Perry in Alicante, he spoke about the project Arnold 2, CPC
next, having CPC + PCW machines combined..
https://youtu.be/fzwyO9gtoIU?si=SSh9Bg8rpn5iyIv4&t=3760
@norecess464 : DM me for nudes (of my CPC) :D
My copy arrived in the office yesterday so I got my grubby mits on it today.
Lunchtime reading sorted. Had a quick thumb through it. Even if we only end up with this as it's one and only issue, it's like a souviner program, which is nice to have. :)
My colleague couldn't get over the print quality, it's so SHINY!!! I'd be inclined to agree with him. :laugh:
Looking forward to getting stuck in.
Quote from: poulette73 on 11:55, 10 October 23I have just received an email from Pixel Addict with an attached PDF file containing 3 correction pages: pages 14,15 and 16.
Uuuh, what do I do with these pages ?
I print them, cut them out, and stick them on my beautiful magazine ?? ???
Not very serious I think.
Couldn't there have been a minimum of rereading of the work before launching a mass edition ??
There was only actually one correction. The letter T on Adam Peters' article overlays the text in the printed editions. We read and re-read the pages again and again and this error wasn't in any of our proofs. The printer says it was an error their end (but we blamed our art director to wind him up, poor guy, haha). It didn't appear in the PDFs. Adam liked the error. He said it reminded him of his days on Amstrad Action when issues would also come back with three or four mistakes. 😀
Quote from: norecess464 on 15:23, 11 October 23Hello, I finally received my copy! ;D
Globally, it's super great and I really enjoyed reading it.
I wonder if you would be interested by some feedbacks?
I have a few comments to provide:
80% GOOD:
- I absolutely loved the interviews. You picked people that were never interviewed before, the discussed topics were super interesting, I loved everything in there. Just for that, I would recommend this magazine to everyone!
- The article with the fake "enhanced" Amstrad CPC 512KB (Hebdogiciel) was excellent. I already knew some parts of the story, but never got the point of view from someone who had worked at Hebdogiciel.
- Seeing the face of @Gryzor after all those years was a true delight. :-*
- I enjoyed that the PCW was mentionned several times. I'm not really attached to the machine, but it was part of Amstrad's offer back then, and I always considered it as a "CPC in another universe" (the separate universe of the type-writers ahah!).
- The cover, the print quality, the overall presentation, the included images... please don't change anything to the recipe, I loved everything there. It's amazing you did so well for a 1st issue of the magazine!
20% COULD BE IMPROVED:
- I felt that the article about the Rombo Rombox was outdated. I can be wrong, but I feel that most of the Amstrad users nowadays are using the Bryce's Megaflash/X-MEM/etc. Still, it's good for "legacy knowledge" but I did not find it pertinent for 2023. Suggestion for the next issue (as I'm interested by the topic): what is the best solution nowadays to access a FAT32 file system on the Amstrad (Gotek excluded) (cf. a review of X-MASS, M4, USIfAC II and the likes).
- The article "10 things to do with a CPC" was really promising, especially since I try to continuously find new ways of using my Amstrad machines. But while I enjoyed most of the listed points, I would have expected some use-cases like "what is the best software to manage your collection of ..." / "how to use a printer attached to the Amstrad in 2023" / "the best spell checkers on the Amstrad CPC", etc. cf. using the real machine for productivity.
- Sonic GX was mentionned, a big THANK YOU! But the information in there appeared outdated to me (including the screenshots). Plus, let me correct for the readers: the game has no release date anymore, "it will be released when done" (not this year for sure).
Overall, I loved A LOTTTTT reading the magazine and I just got my dose of nostalgy for the next coming weeks ahahah. I will re-read it again and again for sure because I'm fairly sure I missed some details here and there! Thanks a lot for all the effort you put into this project, it's amazing!
Thanks so much for the feedback. I love your point about the 10 Things. Diving deeper into the tech side of things and continuing to explain how the CPC can still be used today would definitely be high on the agenda for any potential follow up.
Some of you have directly messaged asking if we would release a poster of the front cover. Here it is! 😃
https://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/Amstrad-CPC-Wall-Poster-Art-Print-Amstrad-Addict-A2-Size (https://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/Amstrad-CPC-Wall-Poster-Art-Print-Amstrad-Addict-A2-Size)
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 15:28, 13 October 23There was only actually one correction. The letter T on Adam Peters' article overlays the text in the printed editions. We read and re-read the pages again and again and this error wasn't in any of our proofs. The printer says it was an error their end (but we blamed our art director to wind him up, poor guy, haha). It didn't appear in the PDFs. Adam liked the error. He said it reminded him of his days on Amstrad Action when issues would also come back with three or four mistakes. 😀
Ok I understand, it was not an error at the source.
But an editing error, you have nothing to do with it. 😉
On the version I received from AMSTRAD Addict there is no problem with the letter T regarding Adam Peters' article. 👍
Was that a printed copy?
Yes, this is the magazine I ordered and received. 😉
https://cpcrulez.fr/im4/7/poulette73-img232.jpg
erratum: I did not fully understand this problem with this letter T.
I believed that it was corrupted on all 3 pages 14,15 and 16 on the entire text.
In fact the defect only concerned page 16, with a large letter T covering the text.
I confirm that I also have this editing problem on my printed version. 😉
...nice, that error makes the paper edition somehow unique. Like it.
What was under that letter 'T'? That Adam Peter's article was fantastic, probably the highlight for me!
Found mine in the mailbox today... good job! Gryzor is anonymous no more!
Now if only it had arrived after the massive rainstorm I wouldn't have had to peel apart the leading edge of every page :'(
Well I was never anonymous to begin with but anyhow😁
I got a copy too. It was so nice to hear from Adam Peters again, and complete with the printing error it did feel just like Amstrad Action. And you can still make out what he was saying underneath the T. If somebody pays him minimum wage will he write a monthly magazine for us again?
The Roland Perry feature was also a highlight from what I've read. The real evident pride that he feels for the work he did is lovely to see. And what a legend he is. Casually mentions that he wrote most of the Amstrad demo tape and the CPC manual besides everything else he did. That manual was my computer science education which makes Roland Perry responsible for my subsequent career in so many ways. I am happy that he is proud.
And I think Roland In Time was a cracking little game, too. It wasn't quite Jet Set Willy but it was one of the best imitators.
Damn, still haven't received my copy :(
Let me chase that for you
@Gryzor. It could be due to the slow nature of international mail. :(
Quote from: Anthony Flack on 09:01, 20 October 23I got a copy too. It was so nice to hear from Adam Peters again, and complete with the printing error it did feel just like Amstrad Action. And you can still make out what he was saying underneath the T. If somebody pays him minimum wage will he write a monthly magazine for us again?
The Roland Perry feature was also a highlight from what I've read. The real evident pride that he feels for the work he did is lovely to see. And what a legend he is. Casually mentions that he wrote most of the Amstrad demo tape and the CPC manual besides everything else he did. That manual was my computer science education which makes Roland Perry responsible for my subsequent career in so many ways. I am happy that he is proud.
And I think Roland In Time was a cracking little game, too. It wasn't quite Jet Set Willy but it was one of the best imitators.
I would LOVE to see Adam Peters create a monthly mag - he was one of the people I desperately wanted on board and his article is both insightful and hilarious. Adam is now also writing occasional features for sister mag Pixel Addict which is worth checking out because it covers the Amstrad too (there's a look at the NC100 in the current issue, for example).
Quote from: CrookieMonster on 20:06, 20 October 23Let me chase that for you @Gryzor. It could be due to the slow nature of international mail. :(
Nah don't bother, international mail is really really slow and local service is abysmal, so... But thanks😊
I received the mag a week ago but didn't have the time to read it yet. Yesterday I finally found the time and I love it. Great content! Great quality!
Just ordered my copy. Let's see how long it will take to arrive in Istanbul. :picard:
Kinda disappointing no digital copy offered when you buy printed version. There was a download link but only for 3 pages of corrections :laugh:
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:49, 24 October 23Kinda disappointing no digital copy offered when you buy printed version. There was a download link but only for 3 pages of corrections :laugh:
true... that would have been great. One for the real library and one for the digital library :-)
Quote from: eto on 09:20, 25 October 23Quote from: dodogildo on 21:49, 24 October 23Kinda disappointing no digital copy offered when you buy printed version. There was a download link but only for 3 pages of corrections :laugh:
true... that would have been great. One for the real library and one for the digital library :-)
Maybe the Addict team might consider offering a discount coupon to physical buyers in the future. Who knows.
:-X
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:49, 24 October 23Just ordered my copy. Let's see how long it will take to arrive in Istanbul. :picard:
Kinda disappointing no digital copy offered when you buy printed version. There was a download link but only for 3 pages of corrections :laugh:
There was only actually one correction. The letter T on Adam Peters' article overlays the text in the printed editions but we just thought we'd make the whole piece available to download. 😀 Hope the mag arrives quickly. And thanks so much for supporting the mag. It means so much.
Quote from: eto on 15:21, 24 October 23I received the mag a week ago but didn't have the time to read it yet. Yesterday I finally found the time and I love it. Great content! Great quality!
Thanks so much. 😍
I received my copy a couple of days ago and just found some time to read it.
Great content. Thumbs up!!!👍
At some point I felt like being 15 again.
Thanks.
d_kef
It really did feel just like reading the latest issue of Amstrad Action from an alternate timeline where the world I grew up in still exists. It's nice to have a physical magazine. You read things you might have skipped over online. I've pretty much read it through now, and I can only hope that there might be a second issue one day, ideally one with Adam Peters on the cover playing a CPCtar.
Quote from: Anthony Flack on 23:44, 28 October 23It really did feel just like reading the latest issue of Amstrad Action from an alternate timeline where the world I grew up in still exists. It's nice to have a physical magazine. You read things you might have skipped over online. I've pretty much read it through now, and I can only hope that there might be a second issue one day, ideally one with Adam Peters on the cover playing a CPCtar.
Now that's the best review any editor could hope for...
You're on the centre page by the way, and the paper is quite stiff, so the magazine naturally falls open on to your page.
Thanks so much Anthony! You've just made my day!!! :)
Quote from: Anthony Flack on 05:26, 30 October 23You're on the centre page by the way, and the paper is quite stiff, so the magazine naturally falls open on to your page.
Who, me?
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:36, 30 October 23Quote from: Anthony Flack on 05:26, 30 October 23You're on the centre page by the way, and the paper is quite stiff, so the magazine naturally falls open on to your page.
Who, me?
Well your sophisticated face and the Mona Lisa-ish smile, truly add to the content. :D
d_kef
Oh well... ;D
Just to say, copies of Amstrad Addict are still on sale! Get your copy while stocks last! ☺️
Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas!!
Merry Xmas man! Finally started reading it yesterday and I savour every second of it :)
Just to say, there are still copies of the magazine available.
http://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/amstrad-addict-magazine (http://www.pixel.addict.media/shop/amstrad-addict-magazine)
Also, there's a new book out (in French) by Pix'n Love which may be of interest.
Is this sold at WHSmith or it is online order only?
Online order only.