ACNews #68

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30 Aug 2017 Download

  • ACNews #68

This issue opens with retro scene news, including NedoLang package updates, the start of a new game engine development, a new TR-DOS release for ZX Evo, ATM 8.00 hardware developments, and a Wolfenstein port to Enterprise 128. A practical guide explores handling global variables in Evo SDK using Perl scripts and map file analysis for automation. The discussion section features a heated IRC debate on the state and challenges of local demoparties like Chaos Constructions and DiHalt. Wrapping up the issue is an off-topic practical review comparing IKEA LED bulbs with traditional incandescent lamps based on real-world usage.

Issue contents:

  1. News - Changes in the NedoLang package, Hippiman changed his apartment, after which he began writing a game engine in NedoLang, John Silver bought studio speaker monitors, Hungarian hackers ported Wolfenstein 2004 to the Enterprise 128 computer.
  2. News - Hippiman changed his residence, then started to make a game, John Silver bought studio speakers, first ATM 8.00 board was finally
  3. Working with global variables in the Evo SDK - today we will again expand the capabilities of the Evo SDK
  4. Handling global variables in Evo SDK - we shall expand Evo SDK possibilities again
  5. irc.forestnet.org #mhm about demopaths - some kind of CC-Dihalts, these are purely Russian drinking parties with a purely Russian mentality
  6. irc.forestnet.org #mhm about demoparties - about russian parties
  7. About LED lamps - It all started with the purchase of a wall lamp at the IKEA store in October 2016...

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