34 replies to this topic

[Roeoender]

Hello,
after finishing Falcon for the 2003 competition I didn't stop improving it, and now it is almost ready for releasing it.
So I would like ONE person with Algebra FX 2.0 ROM 1.03 or GRAPH 100 ROM 1.03 to test if it works before I do some minor adjustments and update the docs. This person should be familiar with the previous Falcon as docs aren't ready yet.

So who want to test it?

Roeoender.

PS. It is good to include ROM version of you AFX in your profile - some do this and some seem to forgot about it.

[Daruosh]

How can I upgrade my ROM version?? Can you tell me more info about ROS update!! I don't know anything about it. Where I can download ROM image? How can I upload ROM image? and how can I restore verion 1.0? ....

tnx

[Roeoender]

ROM memory by definition cannot be changed. AFX 2.0 (no plus) has 4Mb of ROM in which all important stuff is stored, and this data cannot be changed in any way.
Uploading new version of applications to Flash will just hide the ones still contined in ROM.
I don't have the algebra "plus" model and I simply don't remember how it was there. There was some talking about differences between normal and the plus model at the forum - just use the forum's search engine. But I don't remember someone changing "rom version" of the calc and it is obvious to me that 100% change of rom version is not possible, but than again all Rom version have theirs pros and cons, I wanted someone to test the game on ROM 1.03 as it has less system memory available to programs not that it is the best or whatever.

BTW your post is really OFFTOPIC.

Roeoender.

[Andy.Davies]

offtopic: how do i find out my ROM version?

ontopic: i will test it for you

[Roeoender]

Just can't believe you dont know it.
1. Turn off the calc.
2. Run ZX945 TEST MODE with F6' />
3. Select option ROM - press key 6' />
4. The rom version will be displayed.

Important: To exit the menu without CLEARING MEMORY select option RESET and then press F6' /> in answet to "reset all memories?" query.

Well I've got ROM 1.01 so if you got the same it won't be necessary for you to test the game.

Roeoender.

[Andy.Davies]

ah well i have ROM 1.01

BTW: i already new the test menu, just not where in the menu it told me which ROM version

[Roeoender]

So enjoy - you have the best ROM version (IMHO )
Add this info to your personal information.

Uhm, still waiting for a ROM 1.03 user...

Roeoender.

[Daruosh]

My rom version is 1.05!!!!
Can I test it for you??

PS: SOrry for my offtopic POST

[Roeoender]

You probably didn't test the previous version of the game, if you won't have problems with uploading and running the previous one (verbose info in readme.txt as usual, available at file sharing) then definietly yes I'll give you the new one to test.
Sorry but I am not able to give more instructions as I am busy no creating new version

Roeoender.

[Brazzucko]

Sorry for the off topic

In fact there is one AFX model that let?s you change the entire ROM, for example to upgrade then, I have that program, I download it in the official CASIO site, I try it on my FX 1.0, just for check, but they doesn?t work?.

[Andy.Davies]

offtopic: what is the Model?

[Mohamed]

Stop off topicking Andy (they must really create a verb for that word instead of saying: stop getting off topic ...).

Roe, send me one please, can I beat enemies now? (at least one)

[CrimsonCasio]

Id of course offer to test, but I have 1.01 so would be of little use... I loved the first one though, cant wait to see what you've done

(*throws evil glances at the nay-sayers*)


EDIT:

btw, my personal opinion of games is that if you live for more than a minute the first time you play (and once the action starts of course) then it is too easy and probably not worth playing... but thats me . in falcon i must of died 20 times in the first minute just trying to take off, now thats the makings of a great game

[Roeoender]

The official 2.0 version will be released when at least the base html help files will be ready. I need tests on ROM 1.03 because:
*) I put some new routines that may be hardware (ROM) dependant and I must know if they work right on this calc.
*) The flight.exe is currently 51884 bytes long and must make sure ROM 1.03 will have enough free mem for it.

So please wait a little more, your suggestions will surely be welcome after releasing v 2.0.

Roeoender.

[huhn_m]

1) There is a ROM 1.05 calc???? Where did you buy it? Are you sure?
2) I have 2 ROM 1.03 calcs but one in the repair center and one needs to be
send in

I can test if they are back. (at least one of them)

[Roeoender]

1) 1.05 - maybe it is normal for the 2.0 "plus" models? Actually I've never heard about ROM 1.04. Btw do you know someone having ROM 1.02 as it seems that odd ROM versions are more wide spread.
2) What you do to your calc that BOTH of them need to be repaired? I have sent to my calc all kind of nasty things and I never had to repair it.

So if you'll have any of your ROM1.03 then I'll be happy to give you Falcon to test it.

Roeoender.

[dada66]

I have a ROM 1.03 (Graph100+ (french version))

[Roeoender]

OK, I am preparing a package for you to test.
I'll send it on your e-mail when it's done.

Note that in your Personal info you wrote that you have ROM 1.00 not 1.03.
Roeoender.

[C@siomax]

I have a rom 1.03 version, you can mail me

[dada66]

Because this is my sister which has a ROM 1.03.
I downloaded your demo, I test it tomorrow.

[dada66]

All versions work on ROM 1.03

In greyscale version the flicker is very important (especially for grey color).

[Roeoender]

Thanks to both C@siomax and dada66 for trying out the beta.

The flicker on ROM1.03 will be solved when I get access to my friend's ROM1.03 calc (probably after holidays).

The public version of the game will be released when I'll finish the docs (soon).

Thx again,
Roeoneder.

[huhn_m]

Ok! Got my AFX back from the repair center and it works again.

If you need another tester send it to me, if not no

PS: 1.05 is NOT normal for FX 2.0+ I have one and it has 1.03 ROM

[Bija]

i did the test too and my ROM version is 1.05
but i have a graph 100+ (french) and i got it a few months ago

[C@siomax]

I've asked Bija to list application versions [using Shift+1 in system menu] and I got to the conclusion that Rom 1.05 is exactly the same as Rom 1.03, but Cas2 has been improved, and Stat2 too (respectively 2.03 and 1.11 versions)

Here's the listing:<Bija> runmat 1.00
<Bija> stat2 1.11
<Bija> graph 1.00
<Bija> dyna 1.01
<Bija> recur 1.00
<Bija> conics 1.01
<Bija> equa 1.01
<Bija> prog 1.01
<Bija> cas2 2.03
<Bija> finance 1.10
<Bija> diff eq 1.10
<Bija> e con 1.10
<Bija> link 1.04
<Bija> memory 1.02
<Bija> system 1.03

[X-thunder28]

some one has the 1.04?

[megatroco]

i have the 1.03 rom version
the old version game did not work on mi calc
now i want to test the new version
where i can get it.

[CrimsonCasio]

here is the offical Falcon site: calcdev.earthforge.com
the downloads dont work yet though as Roe hasnt made the game publically available yet. (still, you can learn how to play)

[Roeoender]

F-16 Falcon v. 2.0 is finally there, ready for you to download.

All links are up and working:
http://www.calcdev.e...orge.com/falcon

Any comments are welcome.

Roeoender.

PS. I see Crimson just had to 'spread the word'

[CrimsonCasio]

yes,yes... thought it would be a good idea for people to start reading the website then, that way they could get right to playing later

[huhn_m]

Hey! I'll download it immediately and test it!

Thanks for mentioning me in your section for ideas

btw. your history link does not work (404)

[Roeoender]

@Crimson: it is ok, surely 99.5% people dnload & play games without bothering to read the fine manual first .

@huhn_m: history.txt problem - well as usually an all-uppercase file on a case sensitive file system pointed by a lowercase link . Now corrected.

If I'll have good day light (for the camera ) tommorow I'll add some pictures.
Roeoender.

[megatroco]

the game run fine.
on my calc
the old version did not work

[Mohamed]

Wow Roe, I was amazed by the effort done in the manual on your website, this alone should win a prize.

[Roeoender]

Ok, I've added some more movies of the game running on the calc - look in "gallery" section.

@Moha: believe me - making this site was nothing in comparsion to the effort put into the game.

Roeoender.