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ReadMe for AKF52 module 1.10
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So, what is it?
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No, not a white hole, it's a module that makes the low-res modes look a lot
nicer on an AKF52 monitor (and very probably an AKF50 as well, but only
having an AKF52 I wouldn't know. Hell, it should work on any multisync but
since most people [including me] only have the one hi-res monitor I haven't
been able to test it).
How do I use it?
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Just load it (maybe in a boot sequence).
The module provides three *commands:
*Rmap - tells you which screen modes are 'replaced' (enhanced)
*Reps - tells you which modes may be 'replaced'. Modes marked with an
asterisk '*' are currently 'replaced'.
*Mrep - takes 0, 1 or 2 parameters:
*Mrep alone tells you the current mode number and whether that
mode is marked for 'replacement'.
*Mrep <n> tells you whether mode <n> is marked for replacement.
*Mrep <n> [On|Off] lets you specify whether mode <n> should be
replaced ('On') or not ('Off').
If you want to change the default 'replaced' modes, edit the source.
Notes
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These modes are only really suitable for desktop use and for the odd
non-multitasking proggy that uses a low res mode (eg. an adventure game).
The sound may (or may not...) be too fast/high in the low-res modes. Sorry,
this is a consequence of removing the huge borders. Also, anything that
uses interrupt driven routines to switch the palette mid screen (games in
particular) may cause strange colourings...
Oh, so it won't work with games then. Bugger.
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Well, in theory it shouldn't work with most games. But in practice it does
work with some, indeed it makes some *more* fun [because they're bigger and
faster]. eg. Tertis fails (the bucket is off the bottom of the screen),
Lemmings suffers from the palette problems, etc. However, Pandora's box
is slicker and the screen looks *much* nicer, Nevryon looks excellent, Gods
is superb (much more fun, faster, smoother [!]).
Um, that's about it really.
Just a quick note to say that I initially used !ModeEd that Beebug supply with
their VIDC enhancer upgrade to design the modes.
Disclaimer
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Use of this software is completely at your own risk. The author can accept no
responsibility for any damage/loss arising from the use, or inability to use
this software. No warranty, express or implied, applies to this software.
This is not PD: the Copyright in this software belongs at all times to the
author. However, permission is granted for unrestricted distribution
prodividing that *no* charge is made for the distribution [a charge may be made
for handling/media] and that the whole of the software is supplied intact and
unaltered. Permission is also granted for unrestricted use and alteration of
the software [but if you fix a bug / add anything nice, let me know so I can
patch the 'master' version].
Bug reports / comments / etc to:
Angelos tou Thanatou c/o 23 Baronsway, Whitkirk, Leeds, LS15 7AW, England.
(until Sept-ish '96: n0ae3@newton.ncl.ac.uk)