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[retroclouds]

Click here for the TI-99/4A projects page

Click here for the TI-99/4A events page

Edited by retroclouds, Sat Oct 8, 2011 11:14 AM.

[retroclouds]

This is a thread I've been wanting to do for a long time.

I know there are still plenty of projects missing. That especially goes for projects originating in the Y! groups.
Please bare with me, if I did either oversee your project or didn't describe it correcty.

Still to do:
* Make this a sticky thread
* Add link to the authors' profile (where possible)
* Provide more accurate summary
* Link to blog (where possible)
* Add pictures or screenshots (where possible)
* Add more projects

@project authors: please help me out with an accurate summary for your project. Thanks

Edited by retroclouds, Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:50 AM.

[Opry99er]

Very nice idea Filip!! I am quite glad to see this thread. Our forum is getting long now (number of threads) and this is a great way to keep up with active/living projects. I have something like this on my site (Opry99er.com) but I never get time to update it, sadly. Do you think it would be appropriate to have a screenshots or photo of these projects? For instance, the battle screen of Beryl Reichardt, and a nice hi-res photo of Matthew's board project.... Might be a very cool way to have immediate visual reference of something as you read the list. We could make sure all submitted photos are uniform in size so as to keep it looking nice and neat... What do you think?

[retroclouds]

Opry99er, on Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:52 AM, said:

Very nice idea Filip!! I am quite glad to see this thread. Our forum is getting long now (number of threads) and this is a great way to keep up with active/living projects. I have something like this on my site (Opry99er.com) but I never get time to update it, sadly. Do you think it would be appropriate to have a screenshots or photo of these projects? For instance, the battle screen of Beryl Reichardt, and a nice hi-res photo of Matthew's board project.... Might be a very cool way to have immediate visual reference of something as you read the list. We could make sure all submitted photos are uniform in size so as to keep it looking nice and neat... What do you think?

Thanks. Yes, perhaps the thread can also help in joining forces (where possible).
Absolutely; adding a nice screenshot/photo is an excellent idea. Will follow-up on that.

I'll be back later (have to go pickup my PDF scan of the UCSD Pascal manual, but that's another story

[ti99userclub]

A Real Good Idea !!!! :-) Great !

[retroclouds]

The thread is now pinned! Big thanks go to Albert, the Atariage Administrator

[Opry99er]

Great stuff Filip!!! Glad to see this thread going. A great one-stop-shop for all things TI. I would love to see comment boxes under these project headers, but that might be outside the realm of Atariage's current format. Still, this is great!

[retroclouds]

Status update:

* Added "TI Intruder", a great game currently looking for new management.
* Added several screenshots.

[Opry99er]

Hey Filip--- you asked for authors to write descriptions of the Projects, so here goes,... (hoping to not sound pretentious)

Beryl Reichardt summary:

A new vintage-style RPG designed for the TI-99/4a. Stylistically modeled after the 8 bit console RPGs, LoBR features a menu-driven, turn-based battle engine and a classic Final Fantay-style leveling system.

*Current status: In active development

[retroclouds]

Several modifications:

* Thread split into 2 parts (events & projects)
* Added Owens' summary for the Beryl Reichardt game

[sometimes99er]

Good job !

[retroclouds]

Updated the "Upcoming TI-99/4A events" post; added details on CTIUG Faire and monthly Vienna Meeting.

[OLD CS1]

Are there generally community events which happen outside of the TI Faire? I am beginning to look at travel and stay arrangements and am expecting $500 or so, but am hoping for more than just seven hours of TI goodness.

[OX.]

Retroclouds, can you add the Gamebase TI99/4A project http://www.atariage....mebase-ti-994a/ to the projects list please?

[retroclouds]

OX., on Fri May 20, 2011 11:56 AM, said:

Retroclouds, can you add the Gamebase TI99/4A project http://www.atariage....mebase-ti-994a/ to the projects list please?

sorry for the delay, I've now added the Gamebase TI99/4A project to the thread

[retroclouds]

Update to the project page:

* Removed TI intruder upon marcs' request.

[ti99userclub]

Hi Retroclouds, can you insert this important Event ?


26th European TI-TREFFEN
(for FIRST TIME in Italy !!!!)


http://www.ti99iuc.i...ti99bro-Ing.pdf
http://www.ti99iuc.i...ti99bro-Ita.pdf

all detail are on my site's home page too: www.ti99iuc.it

for FIRST TIME in Italy !!!!

Thankyou !!

Ciro

Edited by ti99userclub, Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:42 AM.

[retroclouds]

ti99userclub, on Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:41 AM, said:

Hi Retroclouds, can you insert this important Event ?


26th European TI-TREFFEN
(for FIRST TIME in Italy !!!!)


http://www.ti99iuc.i...ti99bro-Ing.pdf
http://www.ti99iuc.i...ti99bro-Ita.pdf

all detail are on my site's home page too: www.ti99iuc.it

for FIRST TIME in Italy !!!!

Thankyou !!

Ciro

Yes! I've added it. Also remove the spoiler (collapsing) so that the events page is always visible

[ti99userclub]

Perfect, Really thank you Retroclouds ,
i hope you will come at this event lika also lot of other people ot his forum maybe can coming !!

[sometimes99er]

Regional spring TI-Treff Germany on Saturday, April 2nd 2011 can be removed (from upcoming TI-99/4A events).

[retroclouds]

TI-99/4A projects

Latest update: May 29th 2011
This post lists all active TI-99/4A related projects (hardware, software, documentation, ...)
It gives an overview of what folks are currently working on in the TI-99/4A scene.

Project authors, please contact me and if you want your project added/updated/removed.
Might be that one or more projects need help, so inform me and I'll add a "vacancy open" hint to the thread


Project rules:

• Only active projects allowed
  For completed projects you might want to check the Development Resources thread.
  Stalled projects will be removed from the list if there has been no documented activity in over a year.
  
  
• There must be a reasonable time spent on the project
  I come up with some new projects in my mind probably at least twice a day, can't list them all here.
  You get the picture
  
  
• Some proof of existance (documentation, screenshots, video, pictures) must exist. Something we can link to.
  
  
• The project must be of some use to the TI-99/4A community, not to a single user.
  I know this is hard to define, I'll try to give an example. If you do a hardware modification to your
  TI-99/4A console, it is not of interest. However, if you document the steps involved and perhaps offer it
  as a service, then that's another story.

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Hardware

• F18A - An FPGA based 9918A replacement
  An enhanced replacement VDP for connecting your TI-99/4A (and possibly MSX1, Colecovision) to a VGA compatible LCD.
  Author: matthew180 / Blog
  
  
• Bank Switch Mini 256K
  Miniature 256K bank-switched circuit board to be used with old cartridge PCB's.
  Author: matthew180
  
  
• Proplay
  Modified 4 button SEGA gamepads for playing with the TI-99/4A
  Author: jchase1970
  
  
• SIDblaster
  Soundcard for the PEB (Peripheral Expansion Box) containing a Commodore SID sound chip
  Author: marc.hull

Software: programming languages

• Turboforth
  A new forth cartridge for the TI-99/4A
  Author: Willsy / Turboforth site
  
  
• GCC
  C cross-compiler targetting the TI-99/4A
  Author: insomnia / Blog

Software: game tools

• spectra²
  Updated version of the TMS9900 Arcade Game Library for the TI-99/4A.
  Author: retroclouds
  
  
• GameBase TI-99/4A
  A Gamebase project for the TI-99/4A containing games, educational titles and a Geneve entry with Hard drive image, also docs & box covers where available.
  Primarily the TI-99 emulation is through M.E.S.S but now implementing Classic99.
  Hoping to include every known (and available) TI-99 game ever written.
  Submissions can be checked here - in case I have missed anything!
  Author: OX.
  

Software: games

• Realms of Antiquity
  Disk-based CRPG for the TI-99/4A
  Author: adamantyr / Blog
  
  
  
• The Legend of Beryl Reichardt
  A new vintage-style RPG designed for the TI-99/4a. Stylistically modeled after the 8 bit console RPGs, LoBR features a menu-driven, turn-based battle engine and a classic Final Fantay-style leveling system.
  Author: Opry99er
  
  
  
• Tutankham: Quest for the golden mask
  A "prequel" to the unreleased TI-99/4A Tutankham game. Covers enhanced graphics and some new features.
  Author: retroclouds
  
  
  
• Ultimate Planet
  A space themed wargame set in the far future.
  Author: Vorticon
  

[retroclouds]

Upcoming TI-99/4A events

Latest update: October 8th, 2011
Want to see live demonstrations of TI-99/4A related hardware and software?
Are you into meeting some of the folks you know from the Atariage TI-99/4A programming group?
If yes, then check here.


Please contact me if you are hosting a TI-99/4A related event and want it added to this post.
Important: Most events only have limited space; if you are interested in visiting an event, then please let the event hoster know in advance.


USA

• 2011 CTIUG FAIRE
  
  November 5th 9:30am.-4:30pm
  Evanston Public Library
  1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois
  
  Press the "show" button for hotel and transportation details ...
  
  Spoiler

  
  
  HOTELS...
  
  Orrington Hotel downtown Evanston
  PROS: Across the street from the faire.
  CONS: Pricey with no freebies.
  Best flexible rate I found $159+tax+parking (they have a cheaper non-refundable base rate of $139.)
  Link
  
  
  Best Western University Plaza in Downtown Evanston
  PROS: 5 blocks from the Faire location. Free breakfast. Internet access on some floors. They have large executive rooms which can be used as a Friday night meeting place.
  CONS: Somewhat expensive for what you get. Parking is ten dollars per day. Cheap train ride from O'Hare airport to Evanston (station in Evanston is about 4 blocks from hotel.)
  Requires going downtown and changing stations but all in all fairly easy should take about an hour and a half.
  Best rate I found (AAA) $129.00 per day double + tax + parking
  Link
  
  
  Best Western Morton Grove Illinois
  PROS: Half the rate of the Evanston Hotel. Free parking. Free breakfast. About 7 miles due west of Evanston. Internet access
  CONS: Requires transportation from the airport and to the Faire (note: It is possible to take a train from O’Hare but requires (train/walking/bus/train/walking.)
  Have not been there so don't know what to expect. Best Rate I found (AAA) $68.00 double + taxes
  Link
  
  
  
  AIRPORTS...
  O'Hare international
  PROS: Has a train connection, although roundabout, to Evanston. Keeps you on the north side of Chicago.
  CONS: It's Chicago O'Hare. It's about a million miles long and crammed with people. You better be there at least two hours before check in. This is not your mothers airport
  
  Transportation....
  Car rental
  Train to downtown and then to Evanston about $6.00 one way
  Taxi about $50.00 to Evanston
  
  
  Midway (Need more info from an experienced traveler.)
  PROS: Has a little shorter train ride but it takes you through the south side of Chicago.
  CONS: I have never been to Midway but am not interested in venturing through south Chicago. Call me weak.
  
  Car rental
  Train to downtown and then Evanston about $6.00 one way
  Taxi $50-60 dollars to Evanston
  
  
  TRANSPORTATION...
  TAXIS....
  There are taxies everywhere that will take you anywhere. They are somewhat expensive but convienient.
  
  RENTAL CARS....
  Obvious but, It costs a fortune to park in Evanston and if you think you will slide by forget it. They will ticket your butt on a Sunday night !
  PREPARE TO FEED THE METER ALL DAY SATURDAY. You must be out of the library garage before 6:00 PM or you will be locked in until Monday morning.
  Seriously you can not get your car out !
  
  TRAINS....
  Affordable, everywhere and clean. Provided you stay on the north side of the metro you should be safe. My wife and I rode them all over Chicago’s north side
  on a Sunday and had no problems what so ever. The one guy we saw that had a little too much medicine stayed to himself.
  They do have schedules and do not run late at night or early in the morning so CHECK THE SCHEDULE before you plan your trip.
  If you are flying in and planning on using the trains then check the schedules at this link....
  
  
  Evanston in November is pretty chilly for a southern guy like me so bring a heavy coat and gloves unless you are used to snow in November brrrrrr.
  There are several restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the faire ranging from Burger King to pizza joints to nicer sit down places.
  They tend to get pretty crowed pretty quick so either eat early (5:00-6:00) pm or wait in line.
  

Austria

• Austrian TI-99 Club meeting
  
  Monthly meeting on 2nd Wednesday of the month
  Starting at 19:00 CET
  Location
  Pub "Napoleon"
  Kagraner Platz 33, 1220 Vienna
  Table reservation name: Texas Instruments
  
  Please contact the event hoster if you plan on attending the meeting.
  Click here for details. Contact: kl99

[retroclouds]

Formatting:
* Events and Projects split into 2 posts for easy navigation and maintenance.

Content:
* Removed some old events

[OX.]

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Edited by OX., Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:43 AM.