Posted By
Csabo
on 2016-05-03
09:19:47
|  Re: Crackers' Demo 5
Up indeed! Our scene didn't get an invite (so watch the C64 one instead here: http://csdb.dk/release/?id=146727), but Arok 2016 is in about 3 months.
The enthusiasm in this thread is obvious, so instead of everyone asking everyone else again, I'm single-handedly announcing that we are officially doing this. Yay, it's happening! If no-one else submits a part, I'll release one with a part from me only 
We're keeping it simple. Rules/decisions summarized from below:
Your part should...
- ...run on a stock C16 with 64K or Plus/4. SID music allowed.
- ...be coded in machine code (BASIC is out).
- ...run as a standalone program, start with SYS4109 / G 100D.
- ...not write to $0500-$07FF (loader). EDIT: changed to $0400-$07FF.
- ...end with blank/black screen (LDA#$00 STA$FF06 STA$FF19)
- ...jump to $0500 when done or when space is pressed.
- ...emailed to me (or to another organizer) by July 20, 2016.
- ...either be NTSC compatible, or skip itself entirely.
(Okay, this last one: don't write to $FF07/$40 directly, that's easy to do, see if the part works. If you can't do it, no problem, at least do a check and skip everything (it's only 10 bytes). This is really minimal effort for anyone, at it will ensure that the demo runs "somewhat gracefully" (doesn't crash) on NTSC computers. I will be happy to assist anyone with more details about this, if needed.)
Otherwise:
- Loading will be old-school (as fast as we can make it, blank screen, silent).
- Everyone's welcome to submit a part!
- Chronos offered help with graphics.
- I'm happy to help out with music if we can discuss the details ahead of time.
If you're in, please comment below. |
