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04819SimulcraOCSpublic2020-10-14 09:23
ReporterTom-Cat Assigned To 
PriorityhighSeveritycrashReproducibilityalways
Status newResolutionopen 
Project InfoSimulcra (Graftgold)
http://www.whdload.de/games/Simulcra.html
Summary04819: The game doesn't start on 68000 42Mhz ACA500+ A500
DescriptionWhen starting the game (latest version 1.1) it stays on black screen.
Steps To ReproduceStart the game with any whdload option.
TagsNo tags attached.
Attached Files
MachineA500
CPU68000
CPUSpeed40
ChipSetECS
GFXCardNone
ChipMem1 MB
FastMem8 MB
WorkbenchOS 3.1
KickROM40 - Kick 3.1
KickSoftNone
WHDLoad18.5
imported

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Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 12:01

reporter   note ~09179

@Tom-Cat

Hi,
I have an A500 Rev.6A ACA500Plus Only 68000 @ 14Mhz with 7MB Ram FastRam WITH HYPERION OS 3.1.4.1
I just finish to verify it with a complete new install from File SPS IPF 2659.
But I can confirm You that this game works on my ACA500PLUS with the latest Slave.
Did You removed ToolType NoVBRMove from info file ?
Could You retry it with You ACA500Plus @14 Mhz Or @28 Mhz
If it doesn't works at @ 14 MZ, in that case Could You retry a new installation with latest install tool (v1.1.1)?
Best regards,
Pascal
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 12:40

reporter   note ~09180

Hello

I just did all that you asked for:
- Changed the Frequency to 14 and 28 Mhz. No change - still freezes at start.
- Reinstalled the game completely from the same SPS image (2659) and latest install 1.1.1 - working fine in WinUAE but when started on my A500 + ACA500+ it does not start. freezes with blackscreen in the beginning.
I have tried several memory options too, all the same behaviour.
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 12:40

reporter   note ~09181

Note: When on black screen i can still quit the game with F10 and it returns back to CLI as nothing happend.
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 13:30

reporter   note ~09182

Hi Again,
Here my ACA500PLUS config in attach file... Is NoVBRMOVE is removed from Info file ?
ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE.png (79,408 bytes)   
ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE.png (79,408 bytes)   
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 13:33

reporter   note ~09183

Yes, NoVBRMOVE is not in the info file.
I am actually loading the game with latest whdload and command line:

whdload simulcra.slave preload
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 13:38

reporter   note ~09184

For Myself I use WHDLoad 18.6 beta (2020-09-22) maybe could You Try it ?
Into info file I Use :
Slave=Simulcra.slave
Preload
QuitKey=$46
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 13:38

reporter   note ~09185

Tried your exact configuration (screenshot of it attached) - same symptoms. Black screen when starting, doesn't go further. F10 still quits.
ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE-2.png (79,408 bytes)   
ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE-2.png (79,408 bytes)   
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 13:43

reporter   note ~09186

Wrong screenshot attached. Attaching my configuration which should be the same as yours. baffled :(
acasimulcra2.jpg (89,437 bytes)   
acasimulcra2.jpg (89,437 bytes)   
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 13:48

reporter   note ~09187

YES ! WHDLoad 18.6 beta WORKED !!! Thank you so much !
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 13:48

reporter   note ~09188

Strange... Do You update to 18.6 Beta ?
On your ACA500Plus Do You use lastest firmware Menu system V0.135 (september 30th, 2019) ?
wiki.icomp.de/wiki/ACA500plus_Firmware.

If all already tried ask Help to @Wepl
Best regards,
Pascal
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 13:49

reporter   note ~09189

OK Perfect,

I'm happy for You

Enjoy now
Tom-Cat

Tom-Cat

2020-10-12 13:50

reporter   note ~09190

Thanks again. One of my favorite games playable finally :)
I usually don't go to beta versions, but from now on, I will.
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-12 13:52

reporter   note ~09191

Welcome
Pascal De Maeseneire

Pascal De Maeseneire

2020-10-14 09:23

reporter   note ~09198

@Wepl
Hi, for myself I think You can close now.
But for this game and with some configurations, please could you add a warning about necessity to use whdload 18.6 for players who use an ACA500PLUS an probably an ACA500 too.
Best Regards,
Pascal

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2020-10-12 09:47 Tom-Cat New Issue
2020-10-12 12:01 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009179
2020-10-12 12:40 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009180
2020-10-12 12:40 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009181
2020-10-12 13:30 Pascal De Maeseneire File Added: ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE.png
2020-10-12 13:30 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009182
2020-10-12 13:33 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009183
2020-10-12 13:38 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009184
2020-10-12 13:38 Tom-Cat File Added: ACA500PLUS EXPERT MODE-2.png
2020-10-12 13:38 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009185
2020-10-12 13:43 Tom-Cat File Added: acasimulcra2.jpg
2020-10-12 13:43 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009186
2020-10-12 13:48 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009187
2020-10-12 13:48 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009188
2020-10-12 13:49 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009189
2020-10-12 13:50 Tom-Cat Note Added: 0009190
2020-10-12 13:52 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009191
2020-10-14 09:23 Pascal De Maeseneire Note Added: 0009198