Tomkun

Congratulations! These are absolutely awesome.

Hi guys. Sorry for the recent absence. Lots of changes at work, so haven't been able to put in the same amount of time. Is there a progress report so I can jump back in?

You can use whatever name you want in the database. I agree the file name looks ugly, but I think the reason it's used is to confirm you have the latest version of a particular WHDLoad install.

Don't forget to double check some of the other systems. I am sure there are dupes.

I thought so on the speed buffy the screen shot looks like that box! Thanks again!

 

Unfortunately a duplicate...

 

BuggyBoy_v1.2_0465  (original version)

SpeedBuggy_v1.1        (US re release)

 

I'm going through the list now to confirm what we have. There is some artwork that I think needs to be redone. I'm going to flag it here. I hope noone thinks I'm being rude.

 

JumpNRoll_v1.0

 

Also, I think these may be duplicates, although for the Sierra games the differences are large enough that they may warrant inclusion.

 

KickOff2_v1.07_0760         (512k version)

KickOff216_v1.02_2191     (1mb enhanced version)

 

PremierManager3_v1.0_AGA_2021   (Not "Deluxe", but has better graphics (AGA))

PremierManager3Deluxe_v1.0_2889 ("Deluxe", but has worse graphics (ECS))

 

and

 

KingsQuest_v1.1_1333     (Original)

KingsQuestEnhanced_v1.1b_1436   (Enhanced remake)

 

LeisureSuitLarry_v1.0_0349 (Original)

LeisureSuitLarryEnhanced_v1.1  (Enhanced remake)

 

SpaceQuest_v1.0 (Original)

SpaceQuestEnhanced_v1.2_2222 (Enhanced remake)

 

Sorry, this is getting long.

 

This game is not in English, but there is an English version available. We should try to get it.

 

Mickey123AnniversaireSurprise_v1.0_Fr_2475

 

This game is in the database, but we have artwork available from a version without the datadisk.

 

PGATourGolf&TournamentCourseDisk_v1.01_0891

PGATourGolf_v1.01_0891.png

 

CD32 game:

 

PiratesGold_v2.2_CD32

 

By the way, does it matter if a wheel doesn't mention that it has a datadisk?

 

Populous&DataDisks_v1.1_0069&1217

 

This needs to be looked at; no version number or anything.

 

PuttySquad

but we do have artwork for the demo that could be reused.

PuttySquadDemo_v1.0_AGA.png

Swibble Dibble

 

Possibly not WHDload installs:

Pyramid, The Disk 1 of 2

Quasar Wars Disk 1 of 2

 

We have artwork, but it needs to be renamed:

TreasureTrap_v1.0_1731

Treasure Trap.png

 

In the list twice for some reason

 

Wizardry6BaneOfTheCosmicForge_v1.2_0991

 

Sorry for this novel of a post, but I figured it is best to get everything down as I find it or else I'll forget. I also think we need to start play testing the foreign games to see if they a completable by an English only audience. That could potentially cut down the game list by quite an amount. Finally I spotted a lot of games that I know had versions on other platforms; not just Atari or Amstrad, but Nintendo, SEGA and even Arcade systems too. It may be worth looking through their wheels for duplicates.

I can go through the database tomorrow if I have a chance.

Yeah, they did that for a lot of games. Luckily it means more sources for us, but like you point out, there are some that don't match.

I'll play them tonight to make sure, but as far as I can tell, title screen, teams and rosters.

 

Edit:

Well, it seems that between each release there were new features and improved AI and controls. I don't know if that's reason or not to keep them all, but I can't see anyone wanting to play the earlier ones when they have the latest version.

 

I'm on the fence about this one. I don't mind either way. After all we have about 5 versions of Kick-Off 2.

That's what I thought. Sorry to be a naysayer, but I just don't think that's possible for the vast majority of games.

Can you send it to me in pm or upload it to the vault? It will help a lot.

 

 

When the database and wheels are done we will need to clean all the boxart and also make 3D versions. Alot of videos will need to be recorded as well. 

 

It is difficult to make a plan, because we all have lives outside of HyperSpin that needs consideration, and we are not that many people who contributes, also if we work too much on it, it is easy to get burned out.

 

I'm not sure if 3D boxes will be possible. Unless we invent them, which I'm not sure is the right thing to do...  I have very rarely, if ever, seen scans of the side artwork of Amiga boxes online.

 

Maybe we could create side artwork by overlaying the wheelart over a side panel the same colour as the front of the box, but it wouldn't be authentic.

Can you find out if these are indeed clones?

 

HoleInOne&DataDisks_v1.0

MiniGolf_v1.0 (Rebranded version of the above for an Amiga bundle. Possibly. Didn't know hole in one had data disks so may be a different game, but the wheelart is the same.)

OK, they are the same game, but the first one seems to have more content. It says +datadisk, but HOL makes no mention of a datadisk... I'll research further, but keep them both for the time being.

Are these 2 different enough to keep both?

 

ProjectX_v1.2_0289

ProjectXSE_v1.5_0927 (Updated version, but substantially different, worth keeping imho)

In my opinion, yes. For 'historical' reasons as well as the fact there are differences. The special edition was released due to customer complaints about the difficulty of the original. Large parts were redesigned or removed, as well as you starting with a better ship. The SE is a lot easier and is significantly different.

I estimate it to be less than a year. But of course, life is unpredictable

I'm sure we can get it done quicker than that if we all work together. I already uploaded a hella lot of boxart, the wheels are on their way... What else needs to be done exactly? Perhaps if we draw up some sort of plan of attack it may motivate people more to join in?

By the way, is anyone working on a database? With years, genres, publishers etc?

Hey guys, sorry for the hiatus.

 

Just been going through the list to get my eye in before I get started again. Found a few duplicates.

 

CrystalHammer_v1.1_V1

CrystalHammer_v1.1_V2

 

DeluxeStripPoker2_v1.0

DeluxeStripPoker2&DataDisks_v1.0

 

GrahamGoochWorldClassCricket_v1.0

GrahamGoochSecondInnings_v1.0

GrahamGoochWorldClassCricketSpecialEdition_v1.0  (This is a compilation of the above two)

 

BattleForTheAshes_v1.0_2526     (Cut down version of GrahamGoochWorldClassCricket_v1.0)

BrianLarasCricket_v1.0_1225       (Rebranded version of GrahamGoochWorldClassCricket_v1.0)

 

Italy1990_v1.2_1260

Italy1990WinnersEdition_v1.2_1610  (Updated version of the above)

 

KickOff_v1.1_0189

KickOff&ExtraTime_v1.1_2Disk_0189&0073  (Compilation)

 

HoleInOne&DataDisks_v1.0

MiniGolf_v1.0 (Rebranded version of the above for an Amiga bundle. Possibly. Didn't know hole in one had data disks so may be a different game, but the wheelart is the same.)

 

Populous_v1.1_0069

Populous&DataDisks_v1.1_0069&1217  (Compilation)

 

ProjectX_v1.2_0289

ProjectXSE_v1.5_0927 (Updated version, but substantially different, worth keeping imho)

 

SpaceCrusade_v2.2_1535

SpaceCrusade&TheVoyageBeyond_v2.2_1535  (Compilation)

 

SpaceHarrier_v1.2_1600

SpaceHarrier&ReturnToTheFantasyZone_v1.2

 

StarRay_v3.0_1Disk_1721

StarRay_v3.0_2Disk

 

StripPoker2+_v1.1_0584

StripPoker2+&DataDisk1_v1.1_0584&0784

 

StuntCarRacer_v1.3_0222

StuntTrackRacer_v1.0_1142 (US version)

 

Utopia_1.2_0757

Utopia&NewWorlds_1.2_0757&2576  (Compilation)

 

WorldClassRugby_v1.0_2131

WorldClassRugby5NationsEdition_v1.0 

WorldClassRugby95_v1.1  (All basically the same game, although this one is the latest and presumably "best" version.)

 

 

Also, did I understand correctly that French games are being moved? How about German?

 

KickOff216_v1.02_2191

KickOff2_v1.07_Fr (French?)

 

Flaschbier_v1.0 (German?)

Why is everything out of stock at the nanotech store? Is it the same for everyone?

Why is everything out of stock at the nanotech store? Is it the same for everyone?

Blueberry_v1.0_De can't be played without knowledge of German.

BombPacCD32_v1.0_AGA CD32 game, needs to be removed.

I don't know why we have demos in the database, or why there are two of them, but there they are, so I made artwork for them based on the artwork already in the folder (which needs to be replaced). It's my opinion that demos shouldn't be in there unless there is a specific reason, otherwise we will end up with millions of them, but there you go.

 

 

BasketIslandDemo1_v1.1_AGA

BasketIslandDemo2_v1.1_AGA

Bloodwych&ExtendedLevels_v2.51_0439&0043

BalanceOfPower1990Edition_v1.0_1818

Possible duplicates:

 

BalanceOfPower1990Edition_v1.0_1818

is an updated version of:

BalanceOfPower_v1.0_2374

Duplicates:

4DSportsDriving_v1.0_1461

4DSportsDriving&MasterTracks_v1.0_1461

 

And with that, the numbers are done too!

3DWorldSoccer_v1.0

3DWorldTennis_v1.0_2224

AV8BHarrierAssault_v1.0_0430

 

And with that, if my database modifications and artwork are accepted, "A" should be done!

AutoDuel_v1.0_0916