Gamebase Oric V2.0

[OX]

It does seem strange that they have let a chance for preservation pass by, it's not like anyone is going to be making money from these games after all this time, mind I did have this problem with a couple of members of the TI99/4a community and their "precious titles" when building the gamebase but they eventually came around when I pointed out that the project guaranteed preservation for the games otherwise they would likely fade into oblivion.

[Tubbs3622]

Agreed. The CEO are still releasing disks to their handful of members every month. They say if we want the games, subscribe to the monthly magazine (French PDF with disk image), but even then they would not be distributable. Sad when far more popular computers like the Spectrum and C64 have games available that have only recently been released. With attitudes like this, no wonder the Oric was never popular.

[OX]

Hi Tubbs, there's a problem with loading both Hareraiser prelude and Finale

[Hidron]

Hi Tubbs, there's a problem with loading both Hareraiser prelude and Finale

Prelude loads if I follow the instructions in the Comments field. (Type CLOAD"")

Finale does seem to just reset the emulator though.

[Tubbs3622]

It seems Finale only works now if the emulator is set to Atmos mode. I'm sure it worked ok before but Oricutron has been updated since my V1.0 release.

Hopefully there are no more issues but I'd better let you guys know that the V2 release was the final one, I'll no longer be updating this Gamebase.

[OX]

OK, small update to the current script : -

;********************************
;* Oricutron GEMUS Script *
;* 25th November 2013 *
;********************************
;
; PLEASE SET YOUR EMULATOR PROPERTIES AS FOLLOWS:
;
; Emulator File: ORICUTRON.EXE
; Associated Script File (1): Oricutron.cfg
; Use Short Filenames: YES
; File Types: TAP;DSK;WAV
; (Compressed File Types: GZ;Z;BZ2;ZIP;TAR;TZG;ZOO)
;
; This script was written for Oricutron 1.0,
; but may work with other versions too.
;
; YOU MUST PLACE AN [options] SECTION MARKER AT TOP OF ORICUTRON.CFG FILE FOR SCRIPT TO WORK

If Key_version CONTAINS(atmos)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||machine|| atmos)
Else
Set_INI_Value(1||options||machine|| oric1)
End If

If Key_version CONTAINS(telestrat)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||machine|| telestrat)
End If

If Key_version CONTAINS(pravetz)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||machine|| pravetz)
End If

If GameType CONTAINS(tap||wav)
Add_CLP(-t %gamepathfile%)
End If

If GameType CONTAINS(Dsk)
Add_CLP(-d %gamepathfile%)
End If

; Render mode (soft, opengl)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||rendermode|| opengl)

; Show scanlines? (yes/no)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||scanlines|| yes)

; Horizontal stretch? (yes/no) <-- opengl only
Set_INI_Value(1||options||hstretch|| no)

; PAL ghosting? (yes/no) <-- opengl only
Set_INI_Value(1||options||palghosting|| no)

; Start fullscreen?
Set_INI_Value(1||options||fullscreen|| no)

; Lightpen (yes/no)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||lightpen|| no)

; Joystick interface for Atmos/Oric-1 mode. Telestrat has its own built-in standard.
; Options are 'none', 'altai', 'pase' or 'ijk'
Set_INI_Value(1||options||joyinterface|| altai)

; How to emulate joysticks attached to the above interface
; Options are 'none', 'kbjoy1', 'kbjoy2', 'sdljoyN' (where n is 0 to 9)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||joystick_a|| kbjoy1)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||joystick_b|| none)

; How to emulate joysticks attached to the telestrat
; Options are 'none', 'kbjoy1', 'kbjoy2', 'sdljoyN', 'mouse'
Set_INI_Value(1||options||telejoy_a|| kbjoy1)
Set_INI_Value(1||options||telejoy_b|| none)

; Keys to emulate joystick, set 1
; NOTE: "fire2" is only available on telestrat
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy1_up|| 'KP8')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy1_down|| 'KP2')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy1_left|| 'KP4')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy1_right|| 'KP6')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy1_fire1|| 'KP_ENTER')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_fire2|| 'KP_PLUS')

; Keys to emulate joystick, set 2
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_up|| 'W')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_down|| 'S')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_left|| 'A')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_right|| 'D')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_fire1|| 'SPACE')
Set_INI_Value(1||options||kbjoy2_fire2|| 'N')

If Key_pravetz CONTAINS(cload)
Run_Emulator_Send_Keys([3]cload{C64}{C64}{enter}||60)
Else
Run_Emulator()
End If



For the game Hareraiser (Finale) - add "version=atmos" into the gemus key-value pairs (f2).

For the game Hareraiser (Prelude) - add "version=atmos" and "pravetz=cload" into the gemus key-value pairs (f2).

The games will now run.

[Hidron]

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If Key_pravetz CONTAINS(cload)
Run_Emulator_Send_Keys([3]cload{C64}{C64}{enter}||60) 

Had the same issue as before. Had to change the {C64}{C64} to quotes again to get this to work in the USA for anyone having trouble, but thanks for the updates OX.

Also, a big thank you to Tubbs for your hard work on this gamebase.

[Tubbs3622]

Well I have just acquired an absolute stack of Oric Magazines, some I've never even heard of. Needless to say there are lots of game listings that currently aren't in the Gamebase. I will add them over the coming months whenever I get chance - this doesn't mean there will definitely be another release but if I keep getting new software then who knows

[OX]

Well I have just acquired an absolute stack of Oric Magazines, some I've never even heard of. Needless to say there are lots of game listings that currently aren't in the Gamebase. I will add them over the coming months whenever I get chance - this doesn't mean there will definitely be another release but if I keep getting new software then who knows

Ha ha, as I've found out once you start these never end.

[Tubbs3622]

Well I have just acquired an absolute stack of Oric Magazines, some I've never even heard of. Needless to say there are lots of game listings that currently aren't in the Gamebase. I will add them over the coming months whenever I get chance - this doesn't mean there will definitely be another release but if I keep getting new software then who knows

Ha ha, as I've found out once you start these never end.

LOL, that is so true! Even though I had decided the V2.0 was the last release, I can't help but look for more games to add. I think it has become an addiction that I will never get over.

If I manage to get a game count of over 1500 then I may release a new version. I would rather a new version have the rare CEO software added than some awful type-in rubbish but we'll see if they decide to play nice

[Tubbs3622]

I've just acquired the book 'More Games for your Oric" which I will be adding to the Gamebase in due course. There are several more books I need but I'm on the constant look-out for them. Expect a new release sometime in 2015 - maybe...

[repetto74]

Hi Guys,

Links for the Oric V2 Gamebase are dead unfortunately

Any chance to reupload?

Many thanks!

[Tubbs3622]

Here ya go!!

http://www.4shared.com/rar/OTNuZGyp/gam ... ic_v2.html

[repetto74]

Tubbs3622 you rock!!

Many thanks!