mame 0.133 compiled with no warning screens, help please

[shrunkenmaster]

Can anyone supply MAME 0.133 compiled with the 'no warning screens/no wiggle joystick' ? I've had a go at this but to be honest, I haven't dabbled this deep with software since the C64 days and my old brain is not what it was. Willing to do any Photoshop/Illustrator work in return!

[Beretta]

use the command line switch "skip_gameinfo"

you can also set this in the mame "ini' file

you still get the warning the first time you play the game, but thats only once.

[bkenobi]

The MAMEdevs are pretty particular about distributing binaries that include those types of hacks.  There's no complaint about distributing source code or diff files though.  I'd suggest checking out HeadKaze's MAME compiler.  If you grab the hi_score diff file on this board and use his compiler, you will have what you want in ~15 minutes.

[saint]

http://arcadecontrols.com/BYOAC-and-MAME.shtml

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Beyond the fact that they are projects in a similar vein, there is no official relationship between MAME and BYOAC whatsoever. There is a tremendous amount of goodwill (from BYOAC to MAME, and I hope the other way as well) but one has nothing to do with the other. That being said, because there are similarities between the two projects (MAME strives to recreate the software experience, BYOAC strives to recreate the hardware experience), new users often associate the two. There's nothing wrong with that on the face of it -- most users will run MAME on their home-built arcade hardware -- but it does cause occasional issues between the two groups. The biggest issues are usually either:

• Someone attempting to profit by using MAME without the blessing of the MAMEdevs. This can take place by someone selling MAME by itself (no bearing on relationships with BYOAC), or by someone selling a cabinet or set of desktop arcade controls with MAME (MAMEdevs have a policy for handling this, and if followed there is no issue), using MAME in a commercial setting (simply not allowed), or by embedding the MAME software in a hardware product such as the xxx-in-1 Jamma boards (unlicensed, likely illegal, and against MAMEdev wishes).
• Modifying and then distributing the MAME source code in such a way that is contrary to the MAMEdev policies in an effort to tailor the software towards home or commercial arcade cabinet use. This includes things like adding features and releasing the new version without the source code, or certain modifications such as removing the "nag screens" at the beginning of games that have information the MAMEdevs wish to impart regarding that game.
• Complaining about MAME not running well, perfectly emulating a certain game, or lacking a feature. This is not unique to BYOAC enthusiasts, but when done at BYOAC reflects on our community. The software is free and the code is there for one to modify if something is lacking -- the MAMEdevs owe us nothing. It is my belief that constructive criticism, troubleshooting, and offers to help are welcomed while mindless bitching is not. I cannot officially speak for MAMEdev however.

I personally have much respect for the MAME project and the MAMEdevs who make it possible. It is my wish that users of this website respect the MAME license and derivative policies. MAME is a lot of fun, and those who use it derive much benefit from it. An inconceivable amount of effort goes into producing MAME, and respecting the MAMEdev wishes is an easy price to pay. One of the MAMEdevs that posts occasionally on BYOAC used the phrase "sites that are friendly to the (MAME) team" -- it is my hope that BYOAC will be considered to be one of those sites.

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[mrclean]

Did you try reading Mr. Do's Compiling MAME for dummies ? It's something you should check out and i'd be willing to bet you can figure it out if you take the time to go through all of the steps.

http://mrdo.mameworld.info/compile.html

[shrunkenmaster]

Thanks :

saint : Point taken, didn't mean to cause offence/problems on the board. Can see the obvious problems with hacked recomps doing the rounds.

mrclean : Got it.

bkenobi : Been to see headkase. Those coding memories of yesteryear are flooding back. Easier than I remember too!

Again, thanks. I love this place.