Backdrops in mame2003-plus

Riverstorm

@UDb23 @Clyde - I opened an issue here on no audio in Sky Diver to see if it's an easy fix and could be implemented.

Riverstorm

Grant already added audio to Sky Diver you just need to update from source, he's quick! :)

Clyde

@Riverstorm said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

Grant already added audio to Sky Diver you just need to update from source, he's quick! :)

@grant2258 @Riverstorm Thanks!

Riverstorm

@UDb23 - I added all the clones to the spreadsheet so the game count is up to 91. I added the parent name to the comment field for clones that aren't immediately obvious by the name. Space Invaders has a lot of clones. I tried to add them alphabetically but I think a bit of cleanup might be needed throughout the spreadsheet.

@Clyde - Yeah it's better with sound, yay Grant! ;) He's looking into adjusting the volume if possible on the start it's loud then it's ok once game play starts.

markwkidd

If anyone is feeling bold, and in the mood to compile, I have added backdrop support to mame2003 "classic" on a trial basis. No automatic copying of artwork or anything like that, just the functionality.

Riverstorm

@markwkidd - It looks good. I tested Omega Race and Space Invaders. Just a heads up for 2003 users. I did loose some core settings and had to redo my vector settings, re-enable warnings, overlay multiplier, etc. Maybe backup or jot down your settings first.

markwkidd

@Riverstorm Thank you for the report from pi land!

UDb23

I recreated the skydiver backdrop with high resolution LAMPs and clouds.
Also gave the LAMPs a more realistic look (colors in line with the actual cabinet).
On a 1080p display the game area (including LAMPS) is 1152x1080; the original artwork from MrDo is only 1018.
Also created a dedicated overlay.
This is the result:

RA overlay resolution is OK @1080 while .ART LAMPs and clouds are shown in low res (!).

Pull request for artwork to be included in m3plus already sent.
Overlay available in the Repo.

Big thanks to @grant2258, @Riverstorm and @markwkidd for sound implementation !

@grant2258 : I updated today from source to get the sound; after update:

I can no longer enter RGUI (issue only in skydiver - core freezes, reboot necessary)
Gamepad controls now default to the left analog stick instead of dpad; is that on purpose ?

UDb23

Almost forgot: also made a launching image
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Riverstorm

@UDb23 - Sky Diver looks great. Grant was banned a week or so ago so I have no idea if he sees pings anymore and he can't reply. You'll have to post on the Github Plus page to talk to him.

Also the issue you're having is a nightmare for me too. See bounty thread discussion here. If you get a chance can you test vector games? Vector games seem to allow entering RGUI ok but not non-vector games.

mitu

@Riverstorm said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

@UDb23 - Sky Diver looks great. Grant was banned a week or so ago so I have no idea if he sees pings anymore and he can't reply. You'll have to post on the Github Plus page to talk to him.

No, he/she was not banned - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/grant2258. Why would the account be banned ?

Riverstorm

@mitu - I am 99% sure he was banned from his last thread post. Did it get lifted which is great news! It's a he! ;)

mitu

@Riverstorm You're right, there was a ban - but his account doesn't appear to be banned now (https://retropie.org.uk/forum/users?section=banned).

Riverstorm

@mitu said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

@Riverstorm You're right, there was a ban - but his account doesn't appear to be banned now (https://retropie.org.uk/forum/users?section=banned).

Thanks for the news, that's great to hear! I don't have access to that section of the site, so normal users can't view who's been banned?

Also I just have to say the sheer number of posts from you is staggering. You're pretty amazing with all the help you provide. I have read many of your posts that have helped me with several things.

UDb23

@Riverstorm said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

f you get a chance can you test vector games?

Yes, I tested Omega Race when I noticed Skydiver was not working

mitu

@Riverstorm said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

Thanks for the news, that's great to hear! I don't have access to that section of the site, so normal users can't view who's been banned?

I think you can - sort-of, if you look at the user account - see https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/residentjim vs https://retropie.org.uk/forum/user/grant2258 (or maybe you don't see individual user accounts ?)

Riverstorm

@Udb23 - Don't update OS kernel and binaries it's doesn't change anything. The thread is long and I spent hours yesterday trying things. Maybe if you post in the thread too to let them know it's more than one of us. I am working on it now.

Riverstorm

@mitu - Yeah I can view individual accounts but not the banned page above you linked. It seems like a reasonable page to be able to view as you can see from the account they are banned. Maybe it's a permissions over site on the page or they only want certain people to view it.

The good is to see Grant may post because he really is a cornerstone in the Plus development and great troubleshooter. It's hard when all communication has to happen only through Github when there's such a great user base here.

UDb23

@Riverstorm said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

See bounty thread discussion

Quite confusing to me. Kernel and boot options update required ??
I'd like to avoid a total system update; would destroy most of my customisations.

Riverstorm

@UDb23 said in Backdrops in mame2003-plus:

Quite confusing to me. Kernel and boot options update required ??

NO! It doesn't fix it so don't try it. I already did.