Battlezone Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I've heard about a demo version of this great classic ... do you know something about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlezone Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 I've heard about a demo version of this great classic ... do you know something about that? Just discovered this topic: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142774 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yes, this is definitely a fun little game. I've been playing it on my Flashcard, when not playing Solitaire. I was going to start a new topic, but when I saw this thread, I thought I'd hijack it. I see that the eBay saller Abrakadabrax is at it again... http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-LYNX-Lady-Bug_W0QQitemZ170376725632QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games?hash=item27ab3e8480&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I am pointing out this eBay auction to make sure the authors of "A Bug's Lynx" are okay with this guy putting their game on a cartridge and selling it as "Lady Bug" for his own gain. He's been selling Yastuna 1 and 2 for a while, which I don't think anyone has a problem with, but he's also selling pirated versions of Lemmings and Raiden. (Keep in mind that the Raiden he is selling is the CES pre-release version, and is not the complete game. It crashes after you play a game.) So, if Fadest, Rygar or DoctorY have a problem with this auction (and he has 8 for sale as of now) I wanted to make sure they were aware of it's existence. Hope this helps, Smeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks you for the link. Quickly and personnally (I do not speak for Rygar and DoctorY), I do not support this edition, because, even if ABL will probably end like this, maybe included in an hypothetical Yastuna 0, this version is far from what I could call a game : - music has to be changed because, I took one into Rygar's ABC Music archive, but was not aware that this was the one made for Lynxopoly. So we will put another one in ABL of course - graphisms has to be reworked, maybe from scratch in order to fit with Lynx display - and most important, it have the dummiest, predictable and useles AI opponent one can put into a video game, so this is not really enjoyable after few miutes of play. So really, I think this does not desserve a real release on card. I still plan to go back on this later, I have a few ideas I would like to put in it, and DoctorY gave me some really nice other one. But, I don't know when I will take time to do this (first, I must set up a new lynx development unit). And personnally, even if I give my games for free, I don't like : - the idea of having some king of limited beta versions floating around for sale that may becomme collectible in furture (in fact, this is not a stable version, I could have distributes the previous or next compile, I had tons of versions of the game before, and will have tons in the future, so thee is no particular interest in it) - the fact that buyers will not get what they are expecting : a full and playable game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Lynx Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yea, I saw that on ebay yesterday and wondered where the hell it came from. Lady Bug is a great game...ever thought about going back to finish it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ohh, I will finish it. It's not a question or finishing or cancelling it, it's more a question of when... As I no more have my win XP laptop, when will I take time to set up a new computer for Lynx coding... Then, when will I take time to go back on it... In fact, it's just a question of motivation, I can be really lazy for long period, and very productive during short period. The goal of the game is to optimize these productivity periods (and not start new projects during them). Recently, I was more on Jag coding on Project W and SPACE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjabba Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 wow, I didnt know a lynx owner could be that lame... selling prototypes without permission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks you for the link. You're welcome. Glad I could help. I see this seller is no longer selling Lady Bug, so someone had a talk with him or with eBay. In fact, most of his Lynx VCR box auctions have gone away, except (oddly enough) his Raiden auction, and one that features all of his burned ROMz, which if you look, does still include Lady Bug and Lemmings. http://cgi.ebay.com/18-GAMES-for-ATARI-LYNX_W0QQitemZ170377782070QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games?hash=item27ab4ea336&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14 Cheers, Smeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 You know what was weird... he had an R-Type cart for the Lynx. It had a screenshot and everything. I've never heard of R-type for the Lynx though. Now it has been pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Maybe it was a gates hack? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Looks different. Here's that Auction Pic doesn't look like Gates at all... (I've spent quite a bit of time with Gates when going for the TG record (I got it, but I have not sent it in yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You know what was weird... he had an R-Type cart for the Lynx. It had a screenshot and everything. I've never heard of R-type for the Lynx though. Now it has been pulled. WTF?! First off, I troll eBay for Lynx stuff all the time... I wonder how I missed that. But more importantly, R-Type for the Lynx? Is such a thing even possible? Has anyone run into a ROM? The auction text said, "Warsaw Project Team presents..." but I did a search and came up with nothing. We know that guy's normal operating procedure is to grab ROMs and burn them to cart, so a ROM must exist. Huh. How interesting. Anybody know anything about this? Cheers, Smeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Laird Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am very intrigued by this, I am tempted to buy one just to find out what it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You know what was weird... he had an R-Type cart for the Lynx. It had a screenshot and everything. I've never heard of R-type for the Lynx though. Now it has been pulled. WTF?! First off, I troll eBay for Lynx stuff all the time... I wonder how I missed that. But more importantly, R-Type for the Lynx? Is such a thing even possible? Has anyone run into a ROM? The auction text said, "Warsaw Project Team presents..." but I did a search and came up with nothing. We know that guy's normal operating procedure is to grab ROMs and burn them to cart, so a ROM must exist. Huh. How interesting. Anybody know anything about this? Cheers, Smeg the auction was pulled... so I have been emailing him JUST so I can figure out what it is. I want to buy it to find out as well. As for a ROM, there isn't one. ot with the R-Type name. I've looked for it, searched all of my roms... and nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) WTF?! First off, I troll eBay for Lynx stuff all the time... I wonder how I missed that. Cheers, Smeg Yet you missed the 5 protos earlier this year? (don't worry I missed 2 of them last year... but I'll keep the 5 safe and warm for you.) Edited September 14, 2009 by EricDeLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 There are some talented coders in Poland (just have a look at the 8 bits scene), so maybe this is a new development. Just hope this is not a slide show like the fake april fool Mortal Kombat. btw, never heard of this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 WTF?! First off, I troll eBay for Lynx stuff all the time... I wonder how I missed that. Cheers, Smeg Yet you missed the 5 protos earlier this year? (don't worry I missed 2 of them last year... but I'll keep the 5 safe and warm for you.) Yeah, I have to wonder about that, myself! I check eBay a couple times a week, but I don't think it always shows me auctions out of the US. I could probably change a setting somewhere... Ah well, I'm unemployed now as it is. I can't be buying too much stuff that can't eat or wear. ... so I have been emailing him JUST so I can figure out what it is. I want to buy it to find out as well. As for a ROM, there isn't one. ot with the R-Type name. I've looked for it, searched all of my roms... and nothing. I looked through my ROMs as well. I found two with the name 'rtype' but one is a sprite demo and the other a sound demo. Nice R-Type logo, tho! I emailed him too. I've bought several things from him, so I'm a bit disappointed he hasn't replied to me. Have you received a response yet? Cheers, Smeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The 2 rtype demos you are referring are from Renya Iizuka, who made the card game in Megapak 1, and the Taxi video démo. He also has 2 other sound demos on his Lynx web page : http://d.hatena.ne.jp/EXCEED/searchdiary?word=*[ATARI%20LYNX] But this ebay cartridge, no idea of what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 WTF?! First off, I troll eBay for Lynx stuff all the time... I wonder how I missed that. Cheers, Smeg Yet you missed the 5 protos earlier this year? (don't worry I missed 2 of them last year... but I'll keep the 5 safe and warm for you.) Yeah, I have to wonder about that, myself! I check eBay a couple times a week, but I don't think it always shows me auctions out of the US. I could probably change a setting somewhere... Ah well, I'm unemployed now as it is. I can't be buying too much stuff that can't eat or wear. ... so I have been emailing him JUST so I can figure out what it is. I want to buy it to find out as well. As for a ROM, there isn't one. ot with the R-Type name. I've looked for it, searched all of my roms... and nothing. I looked through my ROMs as well. I found two with the name 'rtype' but one is a sprite demo and the other a sound demo. Nice R-Type logo, tho! I emailed him too. I've bought several things from him, so I'm a bit disappointed he hasn't replied to me. Have you received a response yet? Cheers, Smeg I received nothing from the guy. Oh well I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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