Nuon homebrew demo

[cdoty]

Here's my first attempt at a demo on the Nuon. This is a port of the 3DO Invades demo.



The demo includes the Nuon.cd and source code, and can be downloaded from http://www.rastersoft.net/Nuon/NuonInvades.rar.

Use the DPad to move the alien, and start to reset the demo. The remote is not supported.

Did anyone else have any issues with loading sprite data with SPRInstallTGAImage? It seems to be very sensitive to image sizes. In most cases, padding the image to a multiple of 8 pixels wide and tall seemed to solve the problem. Although, I had to use a multiple of 16 pixels tall in one case. And, initially, the problems didn't show up until the sprites were removed from the display list, and then re-added.

The next step is to look into getting this onto a signed DVD.
Will a DVD-RW work for testing a signed DVD? Should I use a DVD-R(W) or DVD+R(W)?

[K3V]

Wow, cool! Time to update the homepage. Thanks for posting this!

[K3V]

Also, as far as I know the authentication software to make a signed DVD hasn't been released or discovered. Unless you happen to have it?

[cdoty]

Originally Posted by K3V

Also, as far as I know the authentication software to make a signed DVD hasn't been released or discovered. Unless you happen to have it?

The authentication tools file is on the DragonShadow Industries website. It contains tools to calculate the file system checksums and to sign (using RSA) the checksums. This sounds almost the same as the 3DO, except for the scrambling part; which isn't clear if it was actually used on games.

[K3V]

Just loaded it up - nice graphics and animation! I'd like to see a game in this style. If you decide to do more on the platform, expect good coverage here on the site

[cdoty]

Originally Posted by K3V

Just loaded it up - nice graphics and animation! I'd like to see a game in this style. If you decide to do more on the platform, expect good coverage here on the site

I was worried about a green line on the left side of the image. Nuance shows a green line, and I can't see the edge of the screen on the TV I use for testing.

I'm planning on releasing Frog Feast for the Nuon. The 3DO, Nuon, and NEC PC-FX will be the last systems that get a Frog Feast release. I am aiming for an August 20th release date (5th anniversary of Frog Feast).

After that, I have a game in early development that I plan to get working on the Nuon. The game mechanics work, it just a matter of actually creating a fun game.

[K3V]

Cool! Good news about Frog Feast - be sure to let me know when it's available and I'll share the news.

Updated the front page with news that it is forthcoming. Can't remember the last time I've had this much news to share in less than a week. lol

[Stephen]

Awesome - I will have to check this out sometime. I didn't expect to ever see anything new on the Nuon!

[K3V]

So is Frog Feast still on target for release on Friday?