tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post5005232159747838905..comments2024-03-19T11:06:51.613+00:00Comments on RGCD: Hyper Viper (C64)RGCDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04946528356900268227noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-15255099182883655412012-03-23T13:14:01.826+00:002012-03-23T13:14:01.826+00:00I wouldnt worry, those that want to buy it will st...I wouldnt worry, those that want to buy it will still buy it.<br />It's as simple as that, and maybe people will play the cracked version - like it - then decide it buy it.<br /><br />I too am working on a few c64 titles and fully expect a crack to come out quickly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-68522622911127260172011-09-14T23:37:45.757+01:002011-09-14T23:37:45.757+01:00Lets be honest here. Even though it may have taken...Lets be honest here. Even though it may have taken a year for the author, this is something that a decent C64 programmer would make in an evening or two. <br /><br />That said, I might still buy it. The tape version is only 4 quid and I'm going to be ordering some other Psytronik games anyway so what the hell..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-17675234419735037492011-08-09T16:25:20.914+01:002011-08-09T16:25:20.914+01:00Calm down. Anyone who would have bought the game w...Calm down. Anyone who would have bought the game will most likely still buy it, even if the person had the "crack" before. This is a nostalgic scene we're talking about.<br /><br />//stainlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-2649107289644314942011-07-18T01:58:14.693+01:002011-07-18T01:58:14.693+01:00Yeah well the scene has always done it. I don'...Yeah well the scene has always done it. I don't think disrespecting is their intention, even though it maybe the result (in the views of some) I doubt it is their intention. The disrespectful ones, in my view, are when these groups use their "fake" labels and release the titles there. Apart from that I like both original and crack, originals mostly as I like to play the game the way it is intended, if it is too hard or I am too lazy (or both), a trainer is helpful too.<br /><br />Anyway, people will keep buying C64 games in 2011, it is great that there is a resurgence lately... so many new projects being made!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-1179812309343144402011-07-17T10:40:05.405+01:002011-07-17T10:40:05.405+01:00I think it is very disrespectful. While it's g...I think it is very disrespectful. While it's great that we get improved cracks of old games from groups like Remember and Nostalgia, I really can't see anything positive in cracking brand new C64 software. On the other hand out of the few handful of people willing to pay for new C64 games these days because they like having an original disk/cart in a nice box or because they want to show their gratitude towards those who take the time to make games for 30 year old computers I can't see any of those people going "now that I can just play the crack, I'm not gonna buy the game". We're not talking about a Modern Warfare or any of those generic big budget titles here. So yes it's disrespectful, but anyone who enjoys making games for old systems should really just ignore stuff like that because that's just the way it is with "the scene".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-38122398345712232472011-07-16T23:44:26.894+01:002011-07-16T23:44:26.894+01:00I think pirating will continue as it is everywhere...I think pirating will continue as it is everywhere... if anything can be copied it is. I think they did things as best they could, by hiding the release on the site (CSDB), and only have download links for old games. That way they fulfill their pirate needs and not cause harm to the game industry. I do not think they try to be disrespectful deliberately, the opposite even. Both scenes have worked together before, producing etc. Look at The Last Ninja or Summer Games for big examples here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-46606510110647346342011-07-16T18:38:12.849+01:002011-07-16T18:38:12.849+01:00I agree Jazzcat, and I think the key is that if we...I agree Jazzcat, and I think the key is that if we want to continue enjoying stuff like this, we need to support the people willing to put in the hours needed to make it. Pirating their work is just disrespectful, and if this situation means we won't get more games from this author (I think the preview pic looks great) then not only has that "crack" hurt him but it's been bad for the rest of us as well. That's what I meant about sabotaging in my previous post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-81527621164188663812011-07-16T00:17:56.803+01:002011-07-16T00:17:56.803+01:00It is also about fun. I hardly think the commercia...It is also about fun. I hardly think the commercial viability of the C64 is the main objective of game coders on that platform. At the same time however the financial part, what remains of it, should be protected at all costs, at least to cover packaging and distribution.<br /><br />People should go ahead and have fun, respecting each other and enjoying a unique platform. The great thing about the C64 is that you can really push yourself due to the technical limits and it allows you to do anything you want without the shadow of a rating-board over your shoulder.Jazzcathttp://recollection.c64.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-45990371489299411142011-07-14T18:08:53.918+01:002011-07-14T18:08:53.918+01:00@Anonymous #1: Yepp, i have to agree with you.
The...@Anonymous #1: Yepp, i have to agree with you.<br />These are not the 80s or early 90s anymore, with big-budget C64 games and sophisticated copy protections.<br /><br />What kind of pride does somebody hoping for these days, to "crack" C64 games which actually come without copy protection. Making a "wannabe"-crack of something that is actually not really crackable makes me worry a bit about the mental condition of these "wannabe"-crackers.<br /><br />However, i would not call this "wannabe"-cracking an act of sabotage. If the game has not copy protection, then this will sooner or later inevitably lead to people copying it - with or without a "Wannabe" crack intro.<br /><br />While i can perfectly understand and agree with Jamie's point of wanting respect and (monetary) recognition for his work, i find it hard to understand why he has chosen the C64 community as target market for his products in the first place.<br /><br />If Jamie's expectation is to get some monetary refund for his game development, I would rather suggest him to focus more on developing iOS games. Not only are people willing to pay for iOS apps/games, but also is the market much larger and he can get more exposure. More exposure than he could ever get in the C64 community. Well, if his games are good enough they might even pay off commercially...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-76047809184101071332011-07-13T14:44:39.353+01:002011-07-13T14:44:39.353+01:00I've never understood that whole "scene&q...I've never understood that whole "scene" part of the C64-community. Seems to me that a large part of the community are actively trying to sabotage projects such as this. A shame. Though it seems like something one simply has to try to ignore as it won't change. :(<br /><br />Anyway, can't wait to try this. I ordered my cassette copy from Psytronik early monday, I hope it won't take much longer until I hear from them about the tap files so I can play it on my PC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-50970223824881947042011-07-13T10:38:28.232+01:002011-07-13T10:38:28.232+01:00We all love hacking about with C64's and makin...We all love hacking about with C64's and making them do cool new things and I respect there are many talented sceners out there who can do some really amazing things with the old bread box - some of the demo's I've seen have blown me away.<br /><br />But ... I would encourage people to act responsibly when putting out so called cracks/trainers when it comes to "new" software because the C64 developers deserve some recompense for the efforts they go to to in production. <br /><br />Hyper Viper took me about a year working a day a week on it. I had to learn everything and printed and bound many out of print books like Jim Butterfield's "Machine Language for the C64" and also Computes "Mapping the C64" to name a couple.<br /><br />If people want new games to be published - they need to respect and foster the motivation of new developers - no one is expecting to get rich here but a lot of time and effort goes into these productions and as a hobbyist programmer it'd be nice to be able to cover some aspects of those costs. <br /><br />I had to purchase music rights for this game and Psytronik have invested in actual product too. So come on guys - don't distribute it for free - have a conscience.<br /><br />In short - if you want "new" games, think twice before cracking commercially available current releases as it really puts people like me off developing them.<br /><br />Anyway that's my two cents worth!physcopandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12812496610707567510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-23241203603332211722011-07-11T23:51:38.245+01:002011-07-11T23:51:38.245+01:00Hi Richard - yeah it's not bad at all! Unfort...Hi Richard - yeah it's not bad at all! Unfortunately Jamie is really demotivated at the moment because the game was 'cracked' on the same week as release (even though it had no protection whatsoever). Unfortunately, this sort of behaviour is an established part of the C64 scene, but Jamie isn't seeing the funny side right now.RGCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946528356900268227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535740516105777.post-42821513533164336862011-07-09T19:30:11.381+01:002011-07-09T19:30:11.381+01:00Not had a chance to play the C64 version, but I *l...Not had a chance to play the C64 version, but I *loved* the MSX one. That was a great game! Original, fast and fun. Kuma released a stack of great MSX games, few of which made it to other platforms, so it's nice to see this made, even 27 years later :)Richard Daveyhttp://www.photonstorm.comnoreply@blogger.com