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Hoopz:
Not to pick nits, but is DK2 in Mame now or just Mess?  Or is the general use of Mamedev being used because Mame and Mess share contributors?

I haven't played around with Mess in awhile and haven't updated a Mame set in years now.

mytymaus007:
Thats great I respect everyones hard work and their contributions. Im not looking into ripping anyone off! My intentions were to buy the art in the first place i only needed to modify it to fit my Arcade. So if Rich or Jeff would like to sell it to me I would greatful. :notworthy:

Well Fed Games:
It is in Mame.

I don't know, I think DKII is very well done, but not sure why it is put on a pedestal over any other hack or homebrew game. (Not trying to troll, putting on helmet anyway). I see so much in this hobby that is done with an open hand, seeing things like artwork files withheld feels like a step backward, in my opinion. If he had programmed an original platformer IP I could see it, for sure, but something that uses existing characters and engine seems like it should be in the creative commons. Just my 2 cents.  :cheers:


--- Quote from: Hoopz on August 19, 2011, 08:30:14 am ---Not to pick nits, but is DK2 in Mame now or just Mess?  Or is the general use of Mamedev being used because Mame and Mess share contributors?

I haven't played around with Mess in awhile and haven't updated a Mame set in years now.

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ChadTower:

--- Quote from: thefearsomefearful on August 19, 2011, 09:21:55 am ---I don't know, I think DKII is very well done, but not sure why it is put on a pedestal over any other hack or homebrew game. (Not trying to troll, putting on helmet anyway).

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I don't consider it a hack.  It's new content that runs in a closed and antiquated platform.  A hack is what pinballjim did - change some characters and text. New levels are an extension of the original software, and let's face it, decompiling the source code of embedded software that old is a feat by itself.  Extending the software, re-embedding it into the original package, and then making it run on the same ancient hardware is hardcore.  The level of respect among those of us who are also software engineers is why this one gets treated differently.

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: pinballjim on August 19, 2011, 10:04:33 am ---Pinballjim didn't do that hack.  Like a good MBA, he hired someone else.   ;D

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Good point.  I spend too much time in project management land these days listening to people talk about things they accomplished when really all they did was run meetings.   :banghead:

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