Re: It's not so hard

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: MAME32 is OK, but really only for beginners or ppl whose OS can't run DOS MAME. : : I've read this before - and it still makes no sense to me (and please excuse me sounding defensive). Other than supporting some additional games (in the beta releases) or running on an older/slower system I don't see the point, and I sure don't understand why MAME32 would be considered for begginers (and as i programmed my first computer with ounch cards i don't think that's me ;-0) : Or those who like it better I guess : I sure do - the interface is far slicker, the graphic add-on support best, the icons very cool, the properties easy to select and alter, no need for DOS boxes or booting to DOS (a personal pet peeve - why go back to this when there is a 32bit OS available, albeit not perfect. In fact, all it seems to lack is dual optical device support, off-road (a fave) and the ability to make custom lists. : : 2) A@H (which I beta tested for) should support all the current MAME builds just fine. In fact I have it running today's 37b4 reelease just fine. And why are you making your own game list files? : So that, for instance, each family member can have a favourites list, or games can be listed by type (like in MAMELang32), or lists can be made up of, say, games that can be played with dual optical input. : : 3) You may want to check out www.mameworld.com for some other frontends as well. Plus they offer tons of helpful things you may enjoy etc. : I have downloaded and tried about 8, but MAME32 still seems best, apart from above exceptions, so mutiples are needed (eg. Optimame, KBmame, AdvanceMAME, EMU+), etc. etc. - just seems a little frustrating. : Not that I'm complaining - it's still a wonderful thing !!! : : 4) I believe Emu+ incorporates Optimame now. : : -P- : : www.retrogames.com : : : : : 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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