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Under used admin key?
blind_dado:
One of the admin keys I use is "Insert" which, by default, MAME uses as a throttle that lasts for as long as you hold the key down. I use it all the time to get past a game's startup routine or to fast-forward through a game's "cut scene" (like in the beginning of dkong when he has to climb up the ladder) or when I want to get to the high score screen quickly. I haven't seen the Insert key talked about much as an admin key, so just wanted to throw this out there.
Ginsu Victim:
I have a hidden fast forward button. I use it sometimes to get through the rom check.
Bender:
^^
I like that idea, I might have to steal it ;D
Benevolance:
Dang, that's a great idea.
jasonbar:
Yup, I gots me a fast forward button, semi-hidden under the front lip of my CP: http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/infernolab/Arcade%20Game/15keyboardbracket.jpg
I have it hooked up to F10, however, to toggle it between throttled & max speed mode. I wasn't aware that there even *was* a command for temporary fast forward. Is it the same speed as the max speed that you get from F10? I think I'll stick w/ F10, because I can load the DECO cassette games & walk away & come back & they'll be loaded (rather than holding the INS fast-forward button).
Thanks,
-Jason