Re: It's not so hard

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: : 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) : Don't get me wrong, MAME32 is a great program. But it's limited by Windows - i.e. limited to Windows graphics modes. You cannot tweak and tailor it the way you can DOS MAME. Plus it's slower than DOS. But it's also easier to use, so beginners usually love it at first. I did! :) : -P- : : : 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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