Is it possible to run these in an emulator such as Spectaculator, please? I tried both this and the other new game, but when I run the disk, if I type anything at the A> prompt, it just acts like I've pressed enter multiple times. And I've set the emulator to a +3 machine. Thanks.
I don’t know of that emulator, but I bet they all work the same. So try and follow the steps in the read me file (that I’m posting hereafter). Be sure to use the CPM files included or the ones you normally use.
Spectrum +3:
Insert the Spectrum CPM Plus disk and then use the machine's LOADER feature.
Once CPM Plus has finished loading, insert the game disk
Now type PLAY GAME
You have to press a key to dismiss the intro screen
I'm testing it on Fuse for Mac. I know that Stefan Vogt (the man behind the Build Tools used to compile the game) launches it on Linux.
Are you sure you are doing it in the exact sequence? Open the emulator in +3 mode, insert the CPM disk (provided with the game bundle), use the LOADER, then when CPM is loaded you swap the disc with the A1RL0CK game disc and type PLAY GAME?
I tried it now (one never knows...) and it works perfectly.
I've checked the App you are using, and it's probably its limitation. I don't see an iOs app loading CPM... Something similar is probably included. The game is released for desktop only (and it works on original hardware, too!)
Oha, started as survival and then went wild! As said, that was a dive into my childhood (ZX 81 anyone?). I love reading and I love figuring out what meaning lies behind the words. Keeping maps and directions in my head and keeping track of loose ends. Found out about your games after a recommendation from Stefan Vogt. You both got me back to good ol' text adventures, thank you! One ADHD brain trying to follow the thoughts and creativity of another ADHD brain... ^^
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Is it possible to run these in an emulator such as Spectaculator, please? I tried both this and the other new game, but when I run the disk, if I type anything at the A> prompt, it just acts like I've pressed enter multiple times. And I've set the emulator to a +3 machine. Thanks.
hi!
I don’t know of that emulator, but I bet they all work the same. So try and follow the steps in the read me file (that I’m posting hereafter). Be sure to use the CPM files included or the ones you normally use.
Spectrum +3:
Insert the Spectrum CPM Plus disk and then use the machine's LOADER feature.
Once CPM Plus has finished loading, insert the game disk
Now type PLAY GAME
You have to press a key to dismiss the intro screen
Unfortunately, that didn't work. Which emulators do they work in?
I'm testing it on Fuse for Mac. I know that Stefan Vogt (the man behind the Build Tools used to compile the game) launches it on Linux.
Are you sure you are doing it in the exact sequence? Open the emulator in +3 mode, insert the CPM disk (provided with the game bundle), use the LOADER, then when CPM is loaded you swap the disc with the A1RL0CK game disc and type PLAY GAME?
I tried it now (one never knows...) and it works perfectly.
I've checked the App you are using, and it's probably its limitation. I don't see an iOs app loading CPM... Something similar is probably included. The game is released for desktop only (and it works on original hardware, too!)
Oha, started as survival and then went wild! As said, that was a dive into my childhood (ZX 81 anyone?). I love reading and I love figuring out what meaning lies behind the words. Keeping maps and directions in my head and keeping track of loose ends.
Found out about your games after a recommendation from Stefan Vogt. You both got me back to good ol' text adventures, thank you!
One ADHD brain trying to follow the thoughts and creativity of another ADHD brain... ^^
well I sure hope you had fun! This game has a sequel, with a completely different main character. Check it out!
Is this supposed to be a text based adventure game? Lol
Is it not?