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Title screen of Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D.

Title screen of Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D.

Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D with evolving pattern on screen.

Fast Life running on Minstrel 4D with evolving pattern on screen.

I think a lot of thought and effort went into this program. A shame it didn't get more exposure, though good it has been saved. #FastLife runs nicely on #Minstrel4D with #ZX81 ROM. I'm still to get a good, vibrant colony: maybe I should change the parameters?

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Today is #embraceyourgeekness day, which I will celebrate with a game of #Centipede on the #Minstrel4D; written by Colin Dooley and ported (w/ sound and joystick support) to #Minstrel4D and code for spider finished by me - github.com/markgbeckett... #retrogaming

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Is that in original game logic? I missed that in #Minstrel4D port.

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Ah, but does it let you plug in an #RC2014 range finder for #Rex which "keys off micro-changes in air density" in the maze, like the #Minstrel4D version? github.com/markgbeckett...

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Playabe on #JupiterAce, #Minstrel4D, or in an emulator. Things can get pretty hectic with a spider, a flea, and centipedes.

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Having disassembled Colin Dooley's port of #centipede for the #JupiterAce (and #Minstrel4D), and discovered an unused spider graphic, I've been working to restore the spider feature and (hopefully) fulfil Colin's vision for this great game! I will share a TAP version soon. #retrogaming

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End of development so here we are, the development of Jupiter Ace Tetriz is done. I have tested the Joystick-supporting version, I've played long enough to come up with a (undocumented) toggle for the music ;-). Both ke...

The end of development for my game #JupiterAce Tetriz #Minstrel4 #Minstrel4th #Minstrel4D #retro #z80 #8bit #8-bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlog/882764/end...

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End of development so here we are, the development of Jupiter Ace Tetriz is done. I have tested the Joystick-supporting version, I've played long enough to come up with a (undocumented) toggle for the music ;-). Both ke...

The end of development for my game #JupiterAce Tetriz #Minstrel4 #Minstrel4th #Minstrel4D #retro #z80 #8bit #8-bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlo...

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Polishing my Tetriz I have finally made some improvement in my tetriz game; here's the changelog: The most obvious change is the music during the gameplay... now I wonder if it could be annoying... The most challenging i...

new devlog post about my tetris version for #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D #developer #retro #z80 #8bit gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlog/881103/pol...

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Polishing my Tetriz I have finally made some improvement in my tetriz game; here's the changelog: The most obvious change is the music during the gameplay... now I wonder if it could be annoying... The most challenging i...

new devlog post about my tetris version for #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D #developer #retro #z80 #8bit
gldm.itch.io/tetriz/devlo...

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Gameplay on my Minstrel 4th (with joystick) Since my Minstrel 4th has been greatly improved with the Joystick Module , here is the gameplay of Snakez++, played on the real hardware: the pure power of the z80 at your disposal! My wife playing...

#gameplay of #JupiterAce Snakez++ on the #Minstrel4th with the #Joystick module. #RC2014 #Minstrel #Minstrel4D
gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-snakez/devlo...

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Gameplay on my Minstrel 4th (with joystick) Since my Minstrel 4th has been greatly improved with the Joystick Module , here is the gameplay of Snakez++, played on the real hardware: the pure power of the z80 at your disposal! My wife playing...

#gameplay of #JupiterAce Snakez++ on the #Minstrel4th with the #Joystick module. #Minstrel #Minstrel4D #RC2014
gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-...

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YM2149 Sound Card 8 bit chip tunes for retro computers! - Z80 Kits YM AY Sound Card adds 8 Bit chip tunes to any RC2014 model. Use AY-3-8910 or YM2149 sound chip and program in BASIC, or play PT3 chip tunes

Next you will want one of these - z80kits.com/shop/ym2149-..., which allows you to enjoy the Boldfield Soundbox on your #Minstrel4th/ #Minstrel4D. Some notes on how to do this and software at github.com/markgbeckett..., plus I've patched #JupiterAce games Valkyr and Centipede. #retrogaming

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Centipede game running on Minstrel 4D

Centipede game running on Minstrel 4D

Hopefully Colin Dooley will be happy for me to try to complete his excellent port of #Centipede to #JupiterAce, by adding in the spider feature and Boldfield joystick support. Should then run well on @tynemouthsw.bsky.social #Minstrel4D.

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Joystick support for Snakez++! - gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-... #indiegames #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D

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Joystick support for Snakez++! Snakez++ has joystick support too! As usual, I would like to thank electron.greg (go follow him!) for his support and encouragement. Enjoy the game :-)...

Joystick support for Snakez++! - gldm.itch.io/jupiter-ace-snakez/devlo... #indiegames #jupiterAce #minstrel4th #minstrel4D

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jupiter_ace/centipede at master · markgbeckett/jupiter_ace Software I have developed for the Jupiter Ace and Minstrel 4th - markgbeckett/jupiter_ace

Have started to disassemble Colin Dooley's version of Centipede for #JupiterAce (or #Minstrel4D). Colin wrote the game on an actual Ace, entering hand-assembled hex code. github.com/markgbeckett... #retrogaming

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Also, if you run on a @tynemouthsw.bsky.social #Minstrel4th/ #Minstrel4D and have an #RC2014 Digital I/O card, you get an Alien-style proximity sensor!

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Order your #Minstrel4D now, so you can have a festive scene throughout the holidays. #acesnow github.com/markgbeckett...

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