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by Bosco
Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Alastair wrote:I'm wondering if Flagon Bird uses any of the addresses between $600 and $900, as this is the address space used and/or reserved by DEMON
Yes, $600 is the base address of the screen. I can move it if you'd like?
by Bosco
Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

robcfg wrote:Tested today the rom version on the Multicartridge, and works flawlessly!
That's great news! Hope you have fun with it. :D

BTW. Spotted a nice mention here http://www.retrovideogamer.co.uk/index.php?topic=4293.0
by Bosco
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: New Dragon 32/64 Software
Replies: 43
Views: 26272

Re: New Dragon 32/64 Software

sorchard wrote:I'll dig out the source code and try and give you some details.
That would be awesome. My early attempts at sound effects left a lot to be desired. LOL!

Also I found writing to the DAC could interfere with keyboard input.
by Bosco
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Thanks for clearing that up. Lots still to learn. :)
by Bosco
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: New Dragon 32/64 Software
Replies: 43
Views: 26272

Re: New Dragon 32/64 Software

@sorchard: Just played the Black Planet demo. It's brilliant! :D

The effects sound terrific too. I'd really love to learn more about how you coded the different sounds.
by Bosco
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

@Rolo: Yeah, definitely more new stuff to come.

@zephyr: Thanks for the code tips. :)

At the end of my IRQ service routine I read address $FF02. Does this clear the interrupt mask?
by Bosco
Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:02 am
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Nice work! :D

BTW. I decided to post a video on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiTOYig ... e=youtu.be

Not sure if it was a good idea? YouTube trolls can be harsh!
by Bosco
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Great to hear you're enjoying the game. Ranking players with dragon names was my wife's idea so I can't take all the credit. :) There are 96 ranks in all, if you include `faffy' for zero points. Initially each point earns you a new rank, then increases to two points, five points and ten points. To r...
by Bosco
Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Thanks for the great comments! :D Maybe some music on the title screen and some effects would have been nice, I cobbled together some last minute music and effects but wasn't happy with them. Hopefully should be back for v1.1. Does anyone have any useful links for coding 6-bit sound? would it be pos...
by Bosco
Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Flagon Bird
Replies: 82
Views: 107524

Re: Flagon Bird

Thanks! :D I've been feeling nervous about posting it. I get high scores, (when I'm in the zone), and low scores too. Hope I haven't made it too frustrating? Or is that the point? LOL Testing on my Dragon today I was pleased with how smooth the screen update looks. Under PC emulation on a 60Hz displ...