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I try to run your game without any luck on my real C64 with a SD2IEC I got a drive error on loading. I wanted to run the game on my real hardware, not only on Vice or on my THE C64.

Could it be possible to support SD2IEC in a future update?

Thanks for your answer.

orlof340 days ago

Thanks for reporting this. I also appreciate playing on authentic hardware, but I only have Ultimate to test with. My guess is that SD2IEC does not emulate 1541 in a way that would support fast loaders. I will investigate this to see if disabling the fast loader could resolve the issue.

fredbezies74339 days ago

I don't think fast loaders are directly supported by a SD2IEC device. This is why I own a speed loading cartridge :)

orlof334 days ago(+1)

I just released a version that SHOULD support SD2IEC devices. However, as I don't have the hardware to test it, I’d be super happy if you could try it and give me feedback whether it works or not.

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fredbezies74333 days ago

So, I tested loading from the SD2IEC. it works perfectly, with or without a fast load cartridge. Of course, I wait 5 to 10 seconds for the next part to be loaded with a fast load cartridge instead 1 minute and half.

Here is a photo of your game loaded on my real C64 using SD2IEC.

orlof333 days ago(+1)

Thank you for testing and especially for the photo - I love it! I have no idea how the fast load cartridge can work, but I am happy that it does. I implemented a simple failover mechanism. If the installation of embedded fast loader fails, then I just use kernel's LOAD and SAVE.

fredbezies74333 days ago

You're welcome about the photo. And I do not know how fast loaders works too. At least, it works, and this is the point :)

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