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Hi guys,

I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically.

Thanks,
Oli

Nice!

Thanks mate, might include River Strike on the next video, do you have anything else you'd like showcased?

8BitBoy wrote

Thanks mate, might include River Strike on the next video, do you have anything else you'd like showcased?

Thanks! All of my other SMS homebrew are more than a year old, so I'm not sure they count as recent...

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically.

Thanks,
Oli

finally, a youtube intro theme I can approve of!
:D

8BitBoy wrote

is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow

This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it.

bofner wrote

8BitBoy wrote

is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow

This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it.

TAAAAAATE MOOOOODE!!!! :P

Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least

bofner wrote

Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least

Well, there exists an AKiMW hack, but it would be the first non-hack to have the feature, unless there's some other that neither of us know. ;)
https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/AlexKiddInMiracleWorld-SMS-1969-Mod

Think I saw this on Revo's channel the other day. Looks very interesting to be fair mate. You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is

bofner wrote

8BitBoy wrote

is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow

This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it.

Thank that's cool, I didn't know about that one

haroldoop wrote

bofner wrote

Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least

Well, there exists an AKiMW hack, but it would be the first non-hack to have the feature, unless there's some other that neither of us know. ;)
https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/AlexKiddInMiracleWorld-SMS-1969-Mod

8BitBoy wrote

You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is

https://bofner.itch.io/space-tonbow

Actually Just finished it up last night!

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically.

Thanks,
Oli

Awesome video! Do not forget Stella in Adventure World in the next. ^^
A new demo (v1.4) is out. The final version, with physical release, will come soon!

https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world

Cheers!

Awesome, thanks, I'll include this one happily, great work. Looking forward to trying out the latest version.

tsp wrote

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered?

Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically.

Thanks,
Oli

Awesome video! Do not forget Stella in Adventure World in the next. ^^
A new demo (v1.4) is out. The final version, with physical release, will come soon!

https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world

Cheers!

So cool, looking forward to trying this one out for sure. Thanks, happily include this one

bofner wrote

8BitBoy wrote

You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is

https://bofner.itch.io/space-tonbow

Actually Just finished it up last night!

Hi guys,

I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below.

Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work
Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue.
1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable.

I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game.

Any suggestions?

[img] this is 1969[/img]

1969pic.png (155.64 KB)

Do the patched ROMs work in an emulator?

I wouldn't know mate, never used one. I wonder if its something to do with running it through an everdrive maybe?

(Maybe bring laptop to the meet next week if you're going buddy).

Maxim wrote

Do the patched ROMs work in an emulator?

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below.

Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work
Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue.
1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable.

I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game.

Any suggestions?

You're playing the ROM as is for Space Tonbow right? It shouldn't need an IPS file to run since it isn't a hack.

It's possible that it isn't compatible with the way the FPGA mimics the Mega Drive. I've never tested it on Mega SG ad don't know much about them. I've only done tests on a JP Mark II and a JP Mega Drive Model II since those are the consoles I own.

Is the music playing on the title screen or is it just frozen? Do you have an SMS controller to try plugging into the Mega SG? It should work with a Mega Drive controller too, but if yuo have one lying around it could be worth a shot

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below.

Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work
Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue.
1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable.

I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game.

Any suggestions?

Just tested Stella on the Mega SG with Krikzz's Mega Everdrive Pro and works fine.

For Stella and 1969 you’re probably patching the wrong ROM. There is more than one version of AKiMW, and the patches only work with the later one, iirc.

I haven’t tried it myself, but I see no reason why Space Tonbow shouldn’t work on the Mega SG, as its SMS emulation is very good. Only the FM sound won't work properly, as that’s broken on the Mega SG and Analogue don’t seem inclined to ever fix it.

I had the exact same thought. I'm meeting some fellow Master System enthusiasts at the weekend so will try the cart in a Master System since all my collection is in storage. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks guys

bofner wrote

8BitBoy wrote

Hi guys,

I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below.

Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work
Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue.
1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable.

I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game.

Any suggestions?

You're playing the ROM as is for Space Tonbow right? It shouldn't need an IPS file to run since it isn't a hack.

It's possible that it isn't compatible with the way the FPGA mimics the Mega Drive. I've never tested it on Mega SG ad don't know much about them. I've only done tests on a JP Mark II and a JP Mega Drive Model II since those are the consoles I own.

Is the music playing on the title screen or is it just frozen? Do you have an SMS controller to try plugging into the Mega SG? It should work with a Mega Drive controller too, but if yuo have one lying around it could be worth a shot

Stella works on my Analogue Mega SG and i'm using an old firmware 4.6 and no problems here and patched with IPS Lunar.

You can use KiddEd to apply the ips patch.

On startup KiddEd is going to ask for the proper AKiMW rom. It's gonna complain if you provide it the wrong one.
Then you can open the ips file and use Save As to save as a .sms file.

The benefit of this method is that KiddEd ensures that you are patching the correct rom.

Calindro wrote

On startup KiddEd is going to ask for the proper AKiMW rom. It's gonna complain if you provide it the wrong one.

Yeah funny story about that which happened to me. About 3 months ago KiddED complained and told me I was using the wrong ROM when I tried to load up my Alex Kidd hack after 3 years of inactive development when I was working on the final v1.3 in May, even though it was already an editored ROM of the rev1 AKIMW ROM. To get around the ''access denied'' screens I loaded up the naked AKIMW rev1 ROM and quickly switched ROMS while the editor was running and then all was good.

Kinda reminds me of a car not starting using the ignition keys and having to rewire the ignition cables to get it working. In other words a simple bypass procedure.

So downloading this latest version via the link says its def an IPS file.

https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world/download/eyJpZCI6MjQwMTE3MywiZXh...

I guess I'm perhaps using an incompatible Alex Kidd ROM perhaps? No idea.

1969 runs and the title screen starts. I tried changing 50hz and then 60hz but it crashes as soon as I hit a button to start still.

Like I say I'm meeting a few of the other guys tomorrow so may take laptop with me for advise.

Oli...

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8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Recent Homebrews and Hacks Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:09 pm
	Hi guys, I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically. Thanks, Oli

haroldoop Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 895 Location: Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil	Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 3:29 pm
	Nice!

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:26 am
	Thanks mate, might include River Strike on the next video, do you have anything else you'd like showcased?

haroldoop Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 895 Location: Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil	Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:41 pm
	8BitBoy wrote Thanks mate, might include River Strike on the next video, do you have anything else you'd like showcased? Thanks! All of my other SMS homebrew are more than a year old, so I'm not sure they count as recent...

segasonicfan Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 407 Location: USA	Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:25 am
	8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically. Thanks, Oli finally, a youtube intro theme I can approve of! :D

bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:25 am
bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	8BitBoy wrote is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it.

haroldoop Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 895 Location: Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil	Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:21 am
	bofner wrote 8BitBoy wrote is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it. TAAAAAATE MOOOOODE!!!! :P

bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:44 am
bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least

haroldoop Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 895 Location: Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil	Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:54 am
	bofner wrote Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least Well, there exists an AKiMW hack, but it would be the first non-hack to have the feature, unless there's some other that neither of us know. ;) https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/AlexKiddInMiracleWorld-SMS-1969-Mod

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:58 pm
	Think I saw this on Revo's channel the other day. Looks very interesting to be fair mate. You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is bofner wrote 8BitBoy wrote is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? I'm actually very close to finishing up an arcade style shoot-em up-like high score chasing Dragonfly game. Nothing ground breaking, but I certainly would love some coverage! https://github.com/Bofner/Space-Tonbow This is the current public version, but I've already added FM support and high score saving in the version final version, which should hopefully be ready in about a week or two if you're willing to wait before covering it.

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:59 pm
	Thank that's cool, I didn't know about that one haroldoop wrote bofner wrote Haha, yeah, I think it's the only SMS game to support it? I couldn't find any others at least Well, there exists an AKiMW hack, but it would be the first non-hack to have the feature, unless there's some other that neither of us know. ;) https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/AlexKiddInMiracleWorld-SMS-1969-Mod

bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:34 pm
bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	8BitBoy wrote You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is https://bofner.itch.io/space-tonbow Actually Just finished it up last night!

tsp Joined: 04 Oct 2019 Posts: 91 Location: Brazil	Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2024 2:56 pm
tsp Joined: 04 Oct 2019 Posts: 91 Location: Brazil	8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically. Thanks, Oli Awesome video! Do not forget Stella in Adventure World in the next. ^^ A new demo (v1.4) is out. The final version, with physical release, will come soon! https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world Cheers!

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:18 am
	Awesome, thanks, I'll include this one happily, great work. Looking forward to trying out the latest version. tsp wrote 8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm planning a follow up video to my recent vid on YouTube yesterday (see below) and want some ideas for more recent Homebrews and Hacks. Obviously I can just look at the competition entries and archive but is anyone working on anything right now they want covered? Recent video is below. The next one will focus on current and recent developments/hacks specifically. Thanks, Oli Awesome video! Do not forget Stella in Adventure World in the next. ^^ A new demo (v1.4) is out. The final version, with physical release, will come soon! https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world Cheers!

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:20 am
	So cool, looking forward to trying this one out for sure. Thanks, happily include this one bofner wrote 8BitBoy wrote You have a ROM you can ping over, I'd be happy to give this one a shout. If you wish that is https://bofner.itch.io/space-tonbow Actually Just finished it up last night!

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:20 pm
	Hi guys, I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below. Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue. 1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable. I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game. Any suggestions?

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:22 pm
	[img] this is 1969[/img] 1969pic.png (155.64 KB)

Maxim Site Admin Joined: 19 Oct 1999 Posts: 14840 Location: London	Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 4:41 pm
	Do the patched ROMs work in an emulator?

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:38 pm
	I wouldn't know mate, never used one. I wonder if its something to do with running it through an everdrive maybe? (Maybe bring laptop to the meet next week if you're going buddy). Maxim wrote Do the patched ROMs work in an emulator?

bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:09 pm
bofner Joined: 06 Aug 2021 Posts: 59	8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below. Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue. 1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable. I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game. Any suggestions? You're playing the ROM as is for Space Tonbow right? It shouldn't need an IPS file to run since it isn't a hack. It's possible that it isn't compatible with the way the FPGA mimics the Mega Drive. I've never tested it on Mega SG ad don't know much about them. I've only done tests on a JP Mark II and a JP Mega Drive Model II since those are the consoles I own. Is the music playing on the title screen or is it just frozen? Do you have an SMS controller to try plugging into the Mega SG? It should work with a Mega Drive controller too, but if yuo have one lying around it could be worth a shot

tsp Joined: 04 Oct 2019 Posts: 91 Location: Brazil	Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 4:48 am
tsp Joined: 04 Oct 2019 Posts: 91 Location: Brazil	8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below. Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue. 1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable. I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game. Any suggestions? Just tested Stella on the Mega SG with Krikzz's Mega Everdrive Pro and works fine.

Kagesan Joined: 01 Feb 2014 Posts: 893	Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 6:20 am
Kagesan Joined: 01 Feb 2014 Posts: 893	For Stella and 1969 you’re probably patching the wrong ROM. There is more than one version of AKiMW, and the patches only work with the later one, iirc. I haven’t tried it myself, but I see no reason why Space Tonbow shouldn’t work on the Mega SG, as its SMS emulation is very good. Only the FM sound won't work properly, as that’s broken on the Mega SG and Analogue don’t seem inclined to ever fix it.

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:15 pm
	I had the exact same thought. I'm meeting some fellow Master System enthusiasts at the weekend so will try the cart in a Master System since all my collection is in storage. I'll keep you posted. Thanks guys bofner wrote 8BitBoy wrote Hi guys, I'm really struggling to capture any gameplay of these. The title screen works fine but cannot play them. I've detailed the issue for each below. Stella - stuck on title screen. Buttons don't work Space Tonbow - stuck on title screen. Same issue. 1969 - Game starts but game is unrecognisable/unplayable. I'm using an Analogue Mega SG with Everdrive cart. Used Lunar IPS to convert IPS files to the ROM. Like I say they fire up but won't start into the game. Any suggestions? You're playing the ROM as is for Space Tonbow right? It shouldn't need an IPS file to run since it isn't a hack. It's possible that it isn't compatible with the way the FPGA mimics the Mega Drive. I've never tested it on Mega SG ad don't know much about them. I've only done tests on a JP Mark II and a JP Mega Drive Model II since those are the consoles I own. Is the music playing on the title screen or is it just frozen? Do you have an SMS controller to try plugging into the Mega SG? It should work with a Mega Drive controller too, but if yuo have one lying around it could be worth a shot

Adrian Joined: 30 Jul 2021 Posts: 63 Location: Australia	Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:31 am
Adrian Joined: 30 Jul 2021 Posts: 63 Location: Australia	Stella works on my Analogue Mega SG and i'm using an old firmware 4.6 and no problems here and patched with IPS Lunar.

Calindro Joined: 14 Apr 2013 Posts: 636	Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 8:21 am
Calindro Joined: 14 Apr 2013 Posts: 636	You can use KiddEd to apply the ips patch. On startup KiddEd is going to ask for the proper AKiMW rom. It's gonna complain if you provide it the wrong one. Then you can open the ips file and use Save As to save as a .sms file. The benefit of this method is that KiddEd ensures that you are patching the correct rom.

Adrian Joined: 30 Jul 2021 Posts: 63 Location: Australia	Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:20 am
Adrian Joined: 30 Jul 2021 Posts: 63 Location: Australia	Calindro wrote On startup KiddEd is going to ask for the proper AKiMW rom. It's gonna complain if you provide it the wrong one. Yeah funny story about that which happened to me. About 3 months ago KiddED complained and told me I was using the wrong ROM when I tried to load up my Alex Kidd hack after 3 years of inactive development when I was working on the final v1.3 in May, even though it was already an editored ROM of the rev1 AKIMW ROM. To get around the ''access denied'' screens I loaded up the naked AKIMW rev1 ROM and quickly switched ROMS while the editor was running and then all was good. Kinda reminds me of a car not starting using the ignition keys and having to rewire the ignition cables to get it working. In other words a simple bypass procedure.

8BitBoy Joined: 15 Aug 2019 Posts: 288 Location: Lancashire UK	Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:19 am
	So downloading this latest version via the link says its def an IPS file. https://tspbr.itch.io/stella-in-adventure-world/download/eyJpZCI6MjQwMTE3MywiZXh... I guess I'm perhaps using an incompatible Alex Kidd ROM perhaps? No idea. 1969 runs and the title screen starts. I tried changing 50hz and then 60hz but it crashes as soon as I hit a button to start still. Like I say I'm meeting a few of the other guys tomorrow so may take laptop with me for advise. Oli...

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