Re: How in the heck do you stop from going INSANE >>>>


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Posted by Chris (Fultra) on 16, 2000 at 10:59 AM:

In Reply to: How in the heck do you stop from going INSANE >>>> posted by BillyBoy on 15, 2000 at 10:23 PM:

No matter which method you choose, there will be some learning curve, and possible problems.

The best thing is to choose one Mame executable, and one front end - and stick with it. After a bit, you'll learn the caveats of each and how to deal with them.

Personally, I choose to use MS-DOS, MAME DOS, and ArcadeOS. With the newest version of AOS, you can reporgram the keys to be what you want, it automatically updates the game list, and supports a ton of options.

: The actual MAME program is starting to become a hassle.

: I've been trying to decide on a version / front end etc. There seems to be no good option.

: Initially I loved mAME32 but there seems to be little updating and it doesn't support some favourites (like super off-road)

: Tried the DOS version in Windows with many front ends - most not very good. The 2 promising one's have dissappointed - MAME Launcher nags for money and disables features, and is a little cheesy.

: Arcade@Home is apperently not updated much if ever, the msg board is hostile, and making your own game list files is incredibly tedious.

: Was excited about Optimame and dual spinner support - but apparently it is defunct too.

: Am currently trying Unofficial MAMELang32 - we'll see.

: Don't even get me started on ROM management etc.

: I know it's all free and excellent but the initial amazement and adoration has turned to utter frustration.

: What's everyone else do??

:
: BB




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