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ItalianGrandma

Just a small update... I'm still actively working on adding games for the 0MHz pack, but funny enough we actually figured out that the first three games that were contenders for this potential DOSBox pack work fine in AO486 so long as you run them from Windows 3.1 :lol: So, at the moment my list of potential games for this pack is back at 0, but I'...

ItalianGrandma

I'm contemplating adding a setname same dir option to 0mhz downloader, where every game gets it's own config file named after the mgl. Is this feature already in main and is it even a good idea to add this option to all mgls? same_dir attribute is not in stable main just yet, it’s still only available in unstable. That said, I think it’s a good id...

ItalianGrandma

Yeah, I have a 2.9 in primary and a 2.5 in secondary slot. That said, nothing really takes advantage of it yet except the work in (seemingly stalled) progress Jaguar core. The PSX and Saturn cores have dual ram builds, but you won’t notice any differences in PSX and there aren’t really any differences for Saturn at this point either.

ItalianGrandma

Another small update with better error handling! This release also includes my source AutoHotKey script in the "assets" folder in case anyone wants to modify things or take a stab at improving it (obviously, you'll need AutoHotKey installed to run that file or recompile it). It's still a WIP that I'm actively working on, but I figured I'd...

ItalianGrandma

Bas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:07 pm
That is seriously weird. Would using MOSLO from vanilla DOS help to correct this one in plain DOS.

Not sure, but actually, this game seems to run too fast no matter what you do in DOS (I've tried 7.1 and 6.22), so maybe slowing the system down could actually fix it?

ItalianGrandma

So, I've been talking to OP on Discord for a while now without realizing they started this thread

OP discovered that Rusty runs almost flawlessly so long as you run it in DOS via Windows 3.1. If anyone wants to check it out, just go to archive and search "Rusty DOS 0MHz".

ItalianGrandma

Slight update in that VHD Kitchen will now prompt you if your VHD Size already exists in the "VHDs" folder. You can cancel the process or overwrite the file. This will change soon where the user will specify the name of the file, but for now I thought it was good to add. EDIT: Updated again because I realized that DOSBox-X is open source ...

ItalianGrandma

Made a couple minor changes and changed the default sysctl settings back to SYS to better follow 0MHz conventions. Tested a couple more VHDs this morning and my games booted up just fine :) EDIT: Re-uploaded because I made a couple changes to the readme EDIT #2: Just a note for those that haven't seen my progress through the rest of the thread. Thi...

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I didn't know that > NUL mattered as I'm pretty sure it works without it, but I added it back. Sorry that was a typo on my part, it's the MENU part that's breaking it. Needs to be SYS. I'l try the updated version later today, but even the 0.2 version gets me working results. Hmm, MENU works for me. The reason I did that is because I believe it set...

ItalianGrandma

OK! This one should definitely work! I actually tested booting a game this time and it worked :mrgreen: I had an errant line in the install batch file on my bootdisk that was formatting the drive again, so I think that was the problem before. Again, if you try it let me know if you run into issues! Latest version here: https://misterfpga.org/viewt...

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Idelacio wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:24 am
Found an issue-

sysctrl line is incorrect, should be-
sysctl.exe SYS 90Mhz L1+ L2+ > NUL

It's currently outputting-
sysctl.exe MENU 90Mhz L1+ L2+

That works for you? Every time I try to keep that line, I swear it wouldn't work for me anymore...I'll add it back.

I'm buttoning up another releases in just a minute.

ItalianGrandma

If anyone tests, please let me know! This is a very simple first version that simply makes a VHD of the specified size in MB and does require you to add your game files and change any necessary configs. Right now it uses DOS 7.1 with default settings of HIMEM ON, CD-ROM OFF, EMM386 OFF. If you have to adjust these settings, you need to modify CONF...

ItalianGrandma

OK, I figured it out!! Now the program works fine with spaces in filepaths, and all VHDs I've tested have boooted on MiSTer :mrgreen: :mrgreen: The secret sauce ended up being that you have to create the VHD in DOSBox-X, but then you have to format it in Windows. Then you take the VHD back to DOSBox-X and transfer the filesystem. If anyone tests, p...

ItalianGrandma

Ok, finally home and I can confirm the same issue! Invalid system disk… Going to try switching back to using diskpart. u_u How does DOSBox do it? Does it do it's own formatting or does it piggy back on Windows? Currently dumping my backlog up on Archive. >.< Some games that are giving me issues that I'll come back to later if no one else does- 11t...

ItalianGrandma

So, interestingly, I sent it to a friend on Discord and it worked fine for them? I wonder if it could be an issue with the particular size VHD you made? If you get a chance, maybe try some other sizes/games and see if you get the same error. Maybe try making the same size vhd as before and see if it works with a different game? Just a me issue the...

ItalianGrandma

Alrighty, thanks for testing! I’ll fix it sometime over the next couple days for sure. Sorry it didn’t work! No worries, it's almost there. :) Again do sanity check in case I'm doing soemthing really dumb... So, interestingly, I sent it to a friend on Discord and it worked fine for them? I wonder if it could be an issue with the particular size VH...

ItalianGrandma

Alrighty, thanks for testing! I’ll fix it sometime over the next couple days for sure. Sorry it didn’t work!

ItalianGrandma

OIC, yeah okay that installs. :D Okay so I tried your boot disk in DOSBox on the drive and it installs but fails in MiSTer (Fat 12 and 16 drives) I installed from the boot disk IN mister to the rawish drives as output from DOSBox Both boot. So it's something to do with how the boot disk installs from DOSBox? Were you using my boot disk on MiSTer, ...

ItalianGrandma

On that note decided to try it myself- in dosbox-x- imgmake hdd.vhd -t hd -size 16 Loaded as is into MiSter The DOS boot disk attempted a format, then- "Setup cannot install MS-DOS 6.22 on your computer. An error was detected while formatting your primary hard disk partition" Now, THAT SAID, I then fdisked and deleted the parition. Reboo...

ItalianGrandma

60MB, I'm getting the error in MiSTer. No spaces in the file path- Q:\Junk\DOS\GAMES\templates\OUTPUTS\Create_VHDs Using Windows 10. I tested in DOSBox X and it does boot when mounted as an image. Do check the file I uploaded though as a sanity check when you can, in case it's a me issue. Always best to assume User Error first. :p If it's not me y...

ItalianGrandma

If anyone tries it out, let me know if it works or if you encounter any issues! There is a readme in there explaining what to do. It does require DOSBox-X to run. 'If' he says, I'm right on that. :D "Invalid system disk replace the dick and then press any key" Attached the offending VHD. JankyGermanGame.zip Dang, that’s the message on Mi...

ItalianGrandma

I made a very simple program with AutoHotKey that allows you to specify a filesize and then it creates and sets up a VHD of that size for use with MiSTer :) It’s pretty barebones, but it does setup the drive with a default 0MHz setup in terms of system files and config settings. Once it’s created you have to mount the drive and add your game files ...

ItalianGrandma

Have you tried with SDD653-D? I have a working setup for it if you need it. I tried to but it tiled the image. I did see your post in the relevant topic, I'd be happy to try your setup as mine is almost certainly half cocked... :D Arkania 2 and 3 are now fully working. 1 won't read the CD as a valid game disc (does ead data from it) so CD music no...

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this helped me get it working! thank you If it provides any motivation, I still dunno wtf I am doing and am still picking stuff up as I go along. :D On that note Dark Sun 1 and 2 are uploaded Whale's Voyage is up Whale's Voyage 2 is being uploaded Harvester is working and I'll upload when I have a stretch of time. Urrrrgh I have 11th Hour video go...

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Not yet but I'm certainly interested. And I'm following along with this collection as you seem to be doing the games while I'm building scaffolding from the other side in. At some point these worlds will meet and that'll be a huge load of awesome in a very short time. I haven't been working on the games for a bit over a week now while I've been tr...

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The Bash thing was more of a proof of concept. It uses GNU Mtools and dd to create the disk + partitioning. When the Rust base is done, I'm looking at a GUI to hide the YAML step. Amazing! I may still work on mine just for fun and to have a tool in the interim, but it definitely sounds like your tool will be the way to go. Especially since your to...

ItalianGrandma

OK, I have a lead on potentially automating the entire VHD creation process using Diskpart + DOSBox-X in Windows! I still have to do more testing, but it's very promising...everyone cross your fingers that this works... :mrgreen: Honestly I was wondering if that was doable, anything that makes your system scalable via code is the happiest option! ...

ItalianGrandma

Made some progress on my batch script tonight, and I think it’s coming along well! Does anyone have any opinions about the following: For default I'd say 3 is fine, realistically the user should be inputting what they need from it either way as every game is different. Maybe stick a warning that the user should excercise some basic common sense. F...

ItalianGrandma

Made some progress on my batch script tonight, and I think it’s coming along well! Does anyone have any opinions about the following: For default I'd say 3 is fine, realistically the user should be inputting what they need from it either way as every game is different. Maybe stick a warning that the user should excercise some basic common sense. F...

ItalianGrandma

Made some progress on my batch script tonight, and I think it’s coming along well! Does anyone have any opinions about the following: 1) What should be the default padding/extra space per VHD? I was going to default to making them an extra 3MB, but also allow the user to specify their own amount of extra space. 2) What are the largest games for DOS...

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