OpenBOR 3 Dreamcast... is it going to happen?

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[Riffman81]

Ok, so I've been coming to this site now since September and am amazed at all the cool things that go down here. So after waiting and checking in almost everyday in hopes of finding the latest DC port of OpenBOR, I've decided to ask a few questions on the subject, and see what (If anything) I can do to help.

What exactly is the issues for the new mods not being playable on the DC? Is this a memory issue on the DC, or are there other issues that come into play? Again, I realize I'm a newbie, but I think we can all agree that there are some really great mods that many of us want to play on the DC.  
I remember reading in an old post about donating $ to the site, that it could help SX with development on the next build for DC. I'm down with that, and would gladly donate for this cause.

I've sent SX a PM and mentioned this to him, but have yet to receive a reply. I know life comes first, family, work and so on, so I know how things can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. It would be a real shame if these new mods were not playable on the DC. I'm sure some of you could care less about that, but there are those of us that do still care about our aging Dreamcast consoles. What would be cool is if SX could just post an update and at least let us know of where the new build stands.

OpenBOR is a huge part of the DC homebrew scene (In my opinion) and if we could get a new working build, I know quite a few DC fans that would be very grateful. Just trying to keep the subject alive, seems lately the DC has been forgotten about

[Kolbek]

Ok... well you all know I would be drooling over a topic like this!!!

Ok, I had to get a drool bib... Im back. 

Riffman81, what you have posted right here is something I have been slightly nagging and tugging gently on all the powers at be here at lavalit for about 4 months now. Errr... actually since I joined here.

The last I heard, an update with major fixes was to have been ready to go weeks...months ago. But nothing has been said or done since.

SX has been avoiding this issue because...

Either 3 things have happened:

SX is enjoying his new life outside of lavalit with his recent and happy Marriage! (Which is good)

SX is working insane hours at work (Which is also good nowadays)

Or...

SX has hit the brick wall with trying to get this updated 3.0 Miracle version to work for the DC (which yeah...is very bad)

See the issue and everything you need to know is here:
http://lavalit.com/index.php/topic,2902.0.html

You can follow up on it for yourself.

Thats it, this was going full steam at one point and then just stopped with many people waiting for an update.
Honestly at this point I would be happy with any answer, even "NO" its not going to happen". At least then I wont be hoping for something thats never going to happen and I can move on with developing for other systems.

Theres gotta be some reason

[Riffman81]

Well, that was the main goal I had in mind when I decided to post... to get an answer or some kind of update. Not trying to upset anyone here, or seem overly excited, but I think we've all been patient in waiting for some sort of new news regarding this subject.

I'm with you... if it's not going to happen, then we can all move on to something else, but I hate to be left feeling like it's just being ignored. I'm just simply trying to keep the topic for this in the mix, so maybe we'll get some new info/update in the near future. 

[Kolbek]

Oh I completely agree, Im not trying to piss anyone off especially considering the fact he is doing this out of pure kindness.
I appreciate everything he has done in the past and continues to do.
Whats frustrating is that this seems to have been abondaned and heavins forbid its brought up. Its one thing to be patient, but this goes beyond being patient. Im beginning to think its just not possible.

[Riffman81]

Sad to say... but you might just be right.

[DARK HAYABUSA]

I think the same thing Kolbek. But I feel a little discouraged and uncomfortable with the subject, in fact and decided to postpone the development of the Angel-0 until further notice in this regard. I know that for some sounds a bit cruel but really I just want to get the Angel-0 on the Dreamcast.

[Kolbek]

Hopefully we will get an idea of whats going on soon. I mean, if u read up on that link I posted, you can see what point we are up to... the last thing I heard was "Near the end of the week, we'll have an update" and that was months ago. So your guess is as good as mine as to where we stand atm. But you can see where we left off at least...

Dark Hayabusa, its not cruel at all! I wanted to get Cartoon Hell and this New Ghosts and Goblins game on the DC! Theres nothing wrong with wanting to make games for this console. Angel-0 would be amazing on the DC.
There still seems to be issues with 16bit colors and some resolutions with the new openbor. We were so close... I think thats whats frustrating.

[DARK HAYABUSA]

Dark Hayabusa, its not cruel at all! I wanted to get Cartoon Hell and this New Ghosts and Goblins game on the DC! Theres nothing wrong with wanting to make games for this console. Angel-0 would be amazing on the DC.
There still seems to be issues with 16bit colors and some resolutions with the new openbor. We were so close... I think thats whats frustrating.

If gives me much pity not to see the full Cartoon Hell and Angel-0 in DC, but it really does have the courage of all.

[DARK HAYABUSA]

I get the inaccuracies that something is happening in this forum lately is a VERY crowded disappeared and I do not see much movement as before.

[Riffman81]

I'm working on a Proto Man/Mega Man mod... have been for the past month, as I teach myself how to mod... but knowing it wont play on the DC has got me bummed out.

I can get PC games all day long... but getting a game you can actually play on a home console and not have to rely on a PC... that's where it's at for me. The DC never needed a mod chip, that's one thing that made it so great... I don't have my XBOX modded, so that's why the Dreamcast port of OpenBOR was so cool!

[Kolbek]

Man EXACTLY!!!! Thats exactly how I feel!!! Enough with the PC games allready, I wanna play this stuff on a home consol that can be 4 player on a big tv with friends! The DC is allready modded and ready to go! How cool would it be to play your own game on a system?! Thats exactly how I felt when I first joined this site, and my expectations got crushed in time. It sucks man, I know. Litereally... when did I join this site? a Year ago? Thats how long.
Yeah, bummed out isnt the word. It kind defeats the purpose of even trying to get a game completed especially when your focus is on the DC.

[Riffman81]

Well, let's hope we get some new info soon... I'm just hoping SX has gotten really busy and just hasn't had any time to work on it. I hope that because I'd hate to hear it's simply not going to happen... but it is what it is... who knows... maybe no news is good news?

[Kolbek]

Maybe its done...and he's waiting to give it to us for Christmas!!!

[DARK HAYABUSA]

I'm working on a Proto Man/Mega Man mod... have been for the past month, as I teach myself how to mod... but knowing it wont play on the DC has got me bummed out.

I can get PC games all day long... but getting a game you can actually play on a home console and not have to rely on a PC... that's where it's at for me. The DC never needed a mod chip, that's one thing that made it so great... I don't have my XBOX modded, so that's why the Dreamcast port of OpenBOR was so cool!

Look at that and tried the Angel-0 despite being so big runs quite well, it's just a matter of knowing how to do it! this with any mod or game.
The current problems with Kolbek, DJ and my game are specifically for very specific bugs , but in any case not because this is not possible.
Example: The DRAGON DUO Maxman developing uses 16Bit video mode and still managed to make it work without problems!

[DARK HAYABUSA]

Maybe its done...and he's waiting to give it to us for Christmas!!!

For me would be the best Christmas present!
On the DC I just wanted to give the opportunity to have something more than just ship new games and puzzles.

Castlevania/Contra...

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Contra Demo 2

Blank 2D mod

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Hyper Final Fight ...

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