GroovyMAME/ARCADE32

[haynor666]

Here I will post my own GroovyMAME build based on official sources plus extra modifications imported from ARCADE http://arcade.mameworld.info (new derrative based on MAMEUIFX) and no nag patch. Some of those changes created by me.

Differences against standard GroovyMAME:

- no nag  - no loading screens or disclaimer info (use option 'skip_gameinfo 1' in mame.ini to activate this function)

Sound modifications:

- QS1000 volume boots (games using this chip has louder audio output)
- frequency modification for several audio chips for proper audio speed (Aliens, Crime Fighters, Simpsons, Vendetta)
- fix for Dark Seal and Vapor Trail (now sound does not change it's pitch/speed during attract mode/game)
- Better NMI value for Jail Break (proper audio pitch?)
- fix for Gradius and clones (discrete emulation is bypassed so no strange audio during play)

Video modifications:

- hack for fixing sprites in neogeo driver
- removed custom position and size in astrocde and cidelsa drivers (looks very bad on TV/Arcade monitor)
- restored resolution 256x240 (from 240x240) in remaining games in btime driver as well in scregg driver

- more accurate video timings in Green Beret
- proper video timmings in Iron Horse (very usefull for TV/Arcade monitor)

- swapped some IRQ handling in megasys1 driver
- video fix for Metamorpic Force (proper offsets)
- small colours fix in nemesis driver (games have now slightly more brighter picture, seems to be more accurate)
- visible area modifications in several games in ssv driver
- visible area modifications for many games in neodriv driver (mostly from 320x224 to 304x224 but for four games even to 288x224 - Zed Blade, Goal!Goal!Goal!, Gururin, Zupapa)
- visible area modification for X-Men, Thunder Cross
- visible area modification Gang Busters, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Bells'n'Whistles [not in ARCADE32/64]
- visible area modification for Battle Rangers, Double Dragon, Double Dragon II, Thunder Strike, China Gate, Garyo Retsuden [not in ARCADE32/64]
- visible area modification for Express Raider, Exzisus, Liberation, Nova 2001, Rock'n'Rage, Riot City, Wonder Boy 3, Aurail [not in ARCADE32/64]
- visible area modification for Mad Crasher, Gladiator 1984, Super Cross II, Jungle King, Sea Fighter Poseidon, Xain'n Sleena [not in ARCADE32/64]
- visible area modification for many games in system1 driver [not in ARCADE32/64]
- some video fixes in taito_f3 driver (continue screen in Greed Seeker is now visible, the same goes to intro text in Arabian Nights)

Misc modifications:

- slow rendering fix for namconb1


32bit build modifications:

- d3d fix for old video cards

GroovyMAME source: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5iMjDor3P__aEFpcVNkVW5jbEE
No nag source: http://mamestuff.lowtrucks.net/MKChamp/
Diff files for 196 (must be applied after all other patches): https://mega.nz/#!gkciDDSB!aUx_fNOlVvC7ZpSH2FT_Y8LZGiCha9Vd7F94mnnxjN4
Groovymame x32 196 (no D3D9ex): https://mega.nz/#!Eg0GGYQZ!3LEzn2iwrXa67DWk-ippIAxcRwLwFz2B4calVeyTCiE
Groovymame x64 196 (D3D9ex): https://mega.nz/#!Q9kjGYab!1YtR5eDFnfCg2r_ML2Px5PlgBBvFGmZuCdvlVlmwumM

[mdd45]

Thank you!!!

[Paradroid]

Unreal!

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[keropi]

very nice, thanks for sharing!
Is this an arcade-only build or does it also contain MESS?

[Jonny G]

See top of OP's post, looks like it's based on Arcade, a fork of MAMEUIFX, so no MESS.

[keropi]

I am not familiar with "arcade" so it's good to hear there is no MESS in this one

[haynor666]

MAME = old MAME +MESS so my build is with MESS part as well just like Groovymame.

[keropi]

^ allright then , thanks for the clarification

[haynor666]

For clarification - ARCADE is build upon old MAMEUIFX code. MAMEUIFX was arcade only build so ARCADE is also MAME with only arcade part, hence the new simple name.

[Calamity]

Glad to see this hybridisation.

[marcelosofth]

Yesssssssssssssssss, vivaaaaaaaaaaa, tks my friend (Windows XP - 32bits foreverrrrrr) 

[Nodoyuna]

Tried yesterday and works great
Thanks a lot, it's always better to have GM in sync with the latest official version

[Recapnation]

- hack for fixing sprites in neogeo driver

What does this achieve, exactly? Fixing Terry's stage in Garou?

[haynor666]

http://mametesters.org/view.php?id=2659
http://mametesters.org/view.php?id=3972

[funkycochise]

Thank you haynor. I will try this out asap.

[Recapnation]

It's sad they're fixing non-bugs whereas this remains for so many years. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out a hack -- MAME must be the only emulator where you find it.

But hey, what do I know.

[totozero]

Hi haynor,
thanks for making this build.

Would it be possible to make another d3dex 64 version with a faster slider for the cpu overclock option ?
Default is slow as hell and it takes ages to reach 200%.
I use it all the time for mvs roms such as mslug and so...

if I do remember the file to be modified is ui.cpp

Code: [Select]

// add CPU overclocking (cheat only)
slider_index = 0;
if (machine.options().cheat())
{
for (device_execute_interface &exec : execute_interface_iterator(machine.root_device()))
{
void *param = (void *)&exec.device();
std::string str = string_format(_("Overclock CPU %1$s"), exec.device().tag());
sliders.push_back(slider_alloc(machine, SLIDER_ID_OVERCLOCK + slider_index++, str.c_str(), 10, 1000, 2000, 1, param));
}
}
and replace with

// add CPU overclocking (cheat only)
   slider_index = 0;
   if (machine.options().cheat())
   {
      for (device_execute_interface &exec : execute_interface_iterator(machine.root_device()))
      {
         void *param = (void *)&exec.device();
         std::string str = string_format(_("Overclock CPU %1$s"), exec.device().tag());
         sliders.push_back(slider_alloc(machine, SLIDER_ID_OVERCLOCK + slider_index++, str.c_str(), 50, 1000, 2000, 1, param));
      }
   }

I usually make my own builds but I'd like to try yours :wink:

Many thanks, mate.

[haynor666]

Does moving slider with CTRL pressed is not enough? It's really fast for me.

[Nodoyuna]

Hi
Your version should not have the initial info screens before entering the game, right?
I ask because I keep getting them... Should I activate or deactivate anything in GM?
Thanks in advance

[totozero]

Does moving slider with CTRL pressed is not enough? It's really fast for me.

  .... Ooooops... Really ?
I've been in Mame for years and I didn't even notice that holding ctrl enabled "fast-slinding". Guess you can learn something every day even with dumb questions 
Anyways, thanks for the input.

[haynor666]

Hi
Your version should not have the initial info screens before entering the game, right?
I ask because I keep getting them... Should I activate or deactivate anything in GM?
Thanks in advance

Set:

skip_gameinfo             1

in mame.ini

[Nodoyuna]

Thanks, I'll try that

[funkycochise]

Does moving slider with CTRL pressed is not enough? It's really fast for me.

didn’t know that slider option through 2 key, above tab key
always thought I was only for volume settings.

for cpu boost, I only used ins key to speed up long boot time
like gradius (before finally ends with a save state for instant boot for that game)

Thank you guys for interesting tips and tricks out there. 

also I tested your build haynor : great job !
especially for your precise fixes : will adopt it on the cab.
I’ll keep an older version in second just for kungfum/spartanx
discrete emulation for sounds make them too low and not well balanced.

[markran]

Thanks Haynor666, this looks like the MAME build I need as I'm updating my 10 year-old MAME cab from MAME .120. The cab features WinXP/32, a hacked ATI 9250 and a 25" Wells Gardner 800 x 600 multi-sync CRT.

One question, I have the full (merged) .187 ROM set but the EXTRAS and VIDEOSNAPS folders I could grab are .188. Does anyone think I'll run into issues running them together?

[haynor666]

Some extras and videosnaps might need renaming but that's all.

[funkycochise]

Hi haynor666,

while I have a bit of spare time, I tried to compile my own mame build.
I set the build environement as describe in mamdev. Got the current version with git : all went fine and had a shiny mame64.exe, but 188 version.
Then I tried to build a groovy version, as you describe here the patch used.
I have downloaded 187s file and made the folder accessible trough the win32env.bat console.
I then had the patch package tool to the environement.
I tested it with suppression.txt for nag screen as it only touch 2 files.
I run "make" after a while I got my mame64.exe, producing the ini file including the skip_gameinfo entry : all right !

I then tried to build the previous 0186 version, with groovypatch.
when I patched with the d3d9ex.diff and the groovymame diff, I got errors (but it is supposed to be made for this version). Without surprises,
"make" processed failed. I could be more precise with the error if you want.
I just wanted to know witch diff you pass and the order.

Sorry for my dumb questions.
Pierre KFY.

[haynor666]

No nag was fro 187, my patch also but groovymame patch was originally for 186. You can get no nag 186 but sadly my patch will not work with 186.

[funkycochise]

I don't want to go off topic on your topic : I'll open mine, regarding my patching problem, with more details.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,154967.0.html

[haynor666]

New version 191 - no new stuff, just to stay inline with official mame.

For now only 32 bit edition: https://mega.nz/#!MgtmUb6S!hVEib8rh_UOTsN0ubixoi-DUveq4hcZ5ynCfb__6sBw

[Sky25es]

New version 191 - no new stuff, just to stay inline with official mame.

For now only 32 bit edition: https://mega.nz/#!MgtmUb6S!hVEib8rh_UOTsN0ubixoi-DUveq4hcZ5ynCfb__6sBw

Wow! Thanks!
 

[b4nd1t0]

New version 191 - no new stuff, just to stay inline with official mame.

For now only 32 bit edition: https://mega.nz/#!MgtmUb6S!hVEib8rh_UOTsN0ubixoi-DUveq4hcZ5ynCfb__6sBw

XP compatible+groovy+suppression?

[haynor666]

As always - it's XP comp. (should be just like any other version, I didn't tested on my PC yet). Please read first post.

[raibol1]

Hallo,

any chance to get a 191 groovymame 64bit, D3D9ex, supression patch, arcade-only version??

Greets

Rainer

[haynor666]

Before I release other version I have to test this one. It's based on GM 190 patch, still there isn't official GM 191 patch.

NOTE. Haze rewrote SH3 emulation so CV1k games are now much faster. Worth to check if older hardware manage to emulate those games at 100% speed.

[Josef1975]

Hi haynor666, thanks for your great work!!

[haynor666]

Updated first post with new links.

Raibol1 this is GM with D3D9ex but not arcade only. It really does not make sense build arcade only release.

[raibol1]

Thank you very much for this new releases!!!
Arcade only ist not so necessary, in my 2 Arcade cabinets the full version is also great!!

Rainer

[michino]

Thanks haynor666,

Only one question, we must only replace the Groovymame64.exe? the other archives we leave the old ones?

Thanks

[haynor666]

All other files (plugins, artwork) You should get from official mame 191 archive.

[Dr.Venom]

Updated first post with new links.

Raibol1 this is GM with D3D9ex but not arcade only. It really does not make sense build arcade only release.

Thanks for posting these builds 

Just wondering, would it be useful to post some of these issues (and fixes) at http://mametesters.org/? For example the below seem like issues that may be addressed in the MAME core.

Especially when issue is properly documented and code solution is already included in the description, in my experience they mostly get fixed in the core..

- Bonze Adventure protection fix (no more errors when You die)
- frequency modification for several audio chips for proper audio speed (Aliens, Crime Fighters, Simpsons, Vendetta)
- audio fix for Dark Seal and Vapor Trail (now sound does not change it's pitch/speed during attract mode/game)
- more accurate video timings in Green Beret
- proper video timmings in Iron Horse (very usefull for TV/Arcade monitor)
- Better NMI value for Jail Break (proper audio pitch?)
- swapped some IRQ handling in megasys1 driver
- video fix for Metamorpic Force (proper offsets)
- slow rendering fix for namconb1

[haynor666]

All those fixes are either hacks so won't be in official mame or changes were not accepted by mamedev (like Iron Horse fix).

Some of those are really not correct (like Neo Geo resolutions changes) - only to improve display/sound not matter if real hardware had or had not such issues/behaviour.

Some changes are just guess or some logical assumptions but not verified.

[michino]

All other files (plugins, artwork) You should get from official mame 191 archive.

Thanks a lot.

Any change to do in the mame.ini from 0.189 version?

[haynor666]

Probably not.

[AstroFan]

Can you build a 32bit version without the "Your graphics card does not support non-power-of-two textures" error?
It was discussed here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,155585.0.html

[haynor666]

Done, please use link in first post and let me know if this works.

[AstroFan]

Works perfectly, Cave performance has improved 2x! Thanks!

[haynor666]

Temporary build using git from yesterday: https://mega.nz/#!hkkViLBR!1Z5op_JbX_gpgrdJJDoC40bgysjjQ6WDnjjMuL79DZ8

[funkycochise]

Temporary build using git from yesterday: https://mega.nz/#!hkkViLBR!1Z5op_JbX_gpgrdJJDoC40bgysjjQ6WDnjjMuL79DZ8

quick tested tonight, brilliant. Many thanks for the preview !

[michino]

Temporary build using git from yesterday: https://mega.nz/#!hkkViLBR!1Z5op_JbX_gpgrdJJDoC40bgysjjQ6WDnjjMuL79DZ8

Thanks, works perfect.

[AstroFan]

The git version has the "non-power-of-two textures" error again 

[haynor666]

Ups, I forgot to apply this patch. I'll compile latest GIT with this patch as well.

BTW. You could try PGM2 emulation after I made new test build

[haynor666]

New version from today - [removed]

[haynor666]

Version 192 is out. Added solution for bypassing message "non-power-of-two textures".

[lettuce]

Thank you!

[funkycochise]

Thank you haynor.
 

[antoniomauro]

Are 0.192 diff compatible with 0.193 source?

[haynor666]

I have 193 diff created but I didn't build 193 so far. I don't have enough time fpr my hobby right now.

[Josef1975]

Hi, any news about .193 release?
In any case really thanks for your Great work!

[haynor666]

It's too late to publish 193 so wait for 194

[Josef1975]

ok thanks!!! 

[haynor666]

Version 194 is out. Temporary only 64bit build and without neo-geo resolutions changes.

[funkycochise]

 

[alex2005]

whats behind these neo geo resolutions changes? is this an issue?

[haynor666]

Solved. I simply miss some declarations in include neogeo.h 

Compilation errors in 32 bit env - sorry, no build this time.
https://github.com/mamedev/mame/issues/2936 - SOLVED by compiling with older compiler.

[alex2005]

thank you so much!!! awesome build!!

[Josef1975]

fantastic! thank you
will test in my ladercab soon! 

[haynor666]

Test build:

Cut visible areas in following games, removing black borders:
Double Dragon, Double Dragon II, Thunder Strike
Super Cross II
Mad Crush, Gladiator 1984
China Gate
Wonder Boy 3, Riot City, Aurail
Wonder Boy
Xain'n'Sleena
Battle Rangers
Express Raider
Rock'n'Rage
Exzisus
Gang Busters
Garyo Retsuden
Liberation
Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, Tinkle'n'Pit now whole driver needs this
Nova 2001
Jungle King, Sea Fighter Poseidon
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Bells'n'Whistles
various games in system1 driver

https://mega.nz/#!ZpFyETwI!upZvi6b4k8OKedvy1S-REH_jcfKD6nTQl94GjG5mvBo

[funkycochise]

you have removed your test build,
I was curious about it 

[haynor666]

I'm buidling it again with additional changes, just give me 30 mins.

[funkycochise]

thank you, I was just feared that you changed your mind.

there is no hurry 

I’ll test it tomorrow

[funkycochise]

tested quicky with ddragon, wboy, wb3, exprraid
works really nicely. Thank you for this work
adopted !

 

[keilmillerjr]

Thank you for this build. I cant wait to try it with the neo geo resolution mod!

[alex2005]

is there any 0.195 nonag release somewhere yet?

[keilmillerjr]

is there any 0.195 nonag release somewhere yet?

+1

[haynor666]

I don't have time right now. Since mame have now proper c-chip emulation probably next version will 196 or 197.

[haynor666]

Version 196 out. For now without Iron Horse modification.

[funkycochise]

as always, thank you !
Thanks for your effort in maintaining this build.

[haynor666]

UPDATE: Iron Horse modification is fixed, builds will be updated shortly.

[haynor666]

I forgot to mention that version 200 will be probably last one with support for 32 build. Right now saturn.cpp cannot be compiled with latest compiler. Older compiler works but in some time it will be probably abandoned so it's matter of time unless someone fix saturn.cpp.

Of course there is still source provided so everybody can do it by yourself.

[alex2005]

thank you so much! !
best compilation ever! !