In message <5.0.2.1.0.20010211183402.02c096e8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Glenn Saund
ers writes:
>At 07:59 PM 2/11/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>>Would you pay $25 for a game with a couple hundred unique levels? And a leve
>l
>>editor built in? One that let you save your own levels? (HINT! HINT!)
>>I would... :)
>
>Realistically speaking, I think the Supercharger is the most practical
>format for a Jumpman/Lode Runner type game (what's the difference between
>Jumpman and Lode Runner anyway? I've only ever played Lode Runner).
Grrr....here we go again. The old argument of expensive carts vs. requiring
a PC to play your Atari games. Darnit.
(It'll become quite obvious which camp I belong to...for those who don't
already know. :)
>The only problem with that is you can't make carts. If you wanted
>something physical it would have to be on CD and then you'd be limited to
>99 levels. A level editor, however, could be done on the PC side which
>outputs BIN files which you could then run as Supercharger loads.
Good point(s). There is a certain ease to developing in this manner.
Also in playing the games. Plus...the Supercharger is just plain *cool*.
But what about the people who don't have a supercharger? Or people who
want to have a portable 2600? Or "purists" who insist that you shouldn't
need a full blown PC just to get your Atari to work.
Also...there are things you can do with a cartridge that you just can't
easily do with Supercharger multi-load format. It would be very easy to
do non-linear games with a cart, but it becomes more of a hassle with
multi-loads. At least if you're using audio tape. (Megaman on NES is a
great example of non-linear game...you choose the level you want. You
don't have to do them in order. Although certain orders are *much* easier
than others.) You also can't save your game with a supercharger. At least
I don't know of a way.
Ahem. Can't rant forever...must do problem sets.
But...I have the same question: I've only played Lode Runner.
(great game) How is Jumpman different?
-Chris
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