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Season 7, Week 7: Paradroid (C64); Link to ZIP file included
Topic Started: 3 Jun 2007, 11:00 AM (3,063 Views)
merman
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The 'droid known as necronom has rebelled!
Send in the Influence Device #001 to play PARADROID on the C64

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ZIP FILE:

Click this link for the ZIP file

Unzip to get the D64 (disk) file. Drag it into Vice (Windows) or start it in your emulator. Space to skip the intro screen.
Answer N to speed the game up
Press H for High-score game
Press L to load high-scores


EMULATOR:

I recommend Vice. http://www.viceteam.org
In Windows, ALT+C saves a screenshot, use the dropdown box to select a PNG file rather than a bitmap (or go to the Snapshot menu, Save/stop media file)


BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS:

Standing still and pressing fire puts the droid into Transfer mode
Pressing a direction and fire, or firing while moving, activates the lasers
Destroy other droids by shooting them or ramming to cause damage
The number indicates how strong the droid is.
You start with 001, the Influence Device, that can take over and control other droids by Transferring.
However, when you take over a droid, its energy will steadily drop until it burns out. Use the Energisers to replenish energy, at the cost of points

Find lifts to move between decks.
Find computer terminals to see a map of the current deck, a map of the ship and information on the droids (only those with a lower or equal number rating to your current droid)

Transfer mode:
In transfer mode, collide with a droid to activate the subgame.
Press left or right to choose one side (and colour) of the circuit board.
The aim is to get more lights your colour than the opponent.
You have a limited number of pulsers to activate the circuits.
Splitters and joiners should be fairly obvious.
Auto-pulsers (arrow on the wire) keep working after you activate them.
Colour-changers (square blocK) should be avoided
If you lose, you get sent back to 001 - if you are 001, it's Game Over


NO CHEATS/TRAINERS TO BE USED, NO AUTO-FIRE


SCORES TO BE IN BY 1200, SUNDAY 10TH JUNE

Final scores :

1) 55520 - necronom = 100.00 points
2) 34050 - Sureshot = 78.58 points
3) 26200 - Paranoid marvin = 69.43 points
4) 24225 - Zaphod79 = 65.57 points
5) 15820 - Elgin McQueen = 55.91 points
6) 13680 - Merman = 51.90 points
7) 12995 - RS200 = 49.20 points
8) 12715 - RocketRanger = 46.87 points
9) 10875 - Russgalleywood = 43.13 points
10) 8905 - Sputryk = 39.27 points
11) 8155 - Titch = 36.51 points
12) 7650 - Markopoloman = 33.97 points
13) 7585 - Freshmetal = 31.83 points
14) 7065 - Fr@ser = 29.28 points
15) 6880 - A.J Green = 27.03 points
16) 3750 - Antiriad2097 = 22.13 points
17) 2185 - Supermario = 18.63 points
18) 1635 - Collywobbles = 16.06 points
19) 1360 - Madge = 13.72 points
20) 1115 - TK421 = 11.42 points
21) 1000 - SirClive = 9.23 points
22) 465 - Fairziff = 6.67 points
23) 375 - Opa-Opa = 4.50 points
24) 250 - Smurph = 2.31 points
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merman
Jun 3 2007, 11:00 AM
The 'droid known as necronom has rebelled!
Send in the Influence Device #001 to play PARADROID on the C64

No... Lets not...

Why not stick you head in a blender and hit the power button for a much nice experience.

I can never understand why people think this is a great game...? Maybe you have to be some sort of "techy nerd" to understand where the fun part of this title is...

I'm going to spend the week removing the Keys off a CPC464 with a pen knife rather than even bother trying with this utter tripe again....

Here is my score of 0

See you next week people...

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I don't understand WHY you don't like it.

Because you don't understand it? Read the instructions
Because it looks bad? Clever representation of the decks, great graphics in the computer terminals
Because it sounds bad? Clever title effect, some nice laser sounds
Because it plays bad? Exqueeze me? Baking soda? Right. As if. It's a classic. Action, stealth, strategy, it's got the lot.


Fair enough, if you want to post a score of 0 then do so.
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Not the ideal points based game, but a good game none the less.

For PSP players, you can grab PSPVice here:
http://perso.numericable.fr/ckckck/C64_PSPVice.html

The Paradroid disk image provided by Merman above works fine with it.
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merman
Jun 3 2007, 12:13 PM
I don't understand WHY you don't like it.

Because it plays bad? Exqueeze me? Baking soda? Right. As if. It's a classic. Action, stealth, strategy, it's got the lot.


Fair enough, if you want to post a score of 0 then do so.


Because it is about as boring as it get's....
I'm not shocked it got picked, after all whenever anyone mentions a C64 you (Merman) always rave about what a fantastic title this is and how much you rate it. ;)

I have tried to get some enjoyment out this game a few times in the past after respected gamers have recomended it to me but it just bores the crap out of me...

I guess it's a "Marmite" game - You love it or hate it...
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Jun 3 2007, 12:22 PM
merman
Jun 3 2007, 12:13 PM
I don't understand WHY you don't like it.

Because it plays bad? Exqueeze me? Baking soda? Right. As if. It's a classic. Action, stealth, strategy, it's got the lot.


Fair enough, if you want to post a score of 0 then do so.


Because it is about as boring as it get's....
I'm not shocked it got picked, after all whenever anyone mentions a C64 you (Merman) always rave about what a fantastic title this is and how much you rate it. ;)

I have tried to get some enjoyment out this game a few times in the past after respected gamers have recomended it to me but it just bores the crap out of me...

I guess it's a "Marmite" game - You love it or hate it...

I like Paradroid , but prefer the Quazatron version
Never played the scoring version, so will be interesting

Perhaps Frazer will be beaten this time? It's probably the most likely chance we'll get
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Had this on a C64 DTV joystick, which unfortunately came with no real instructions, so I was always a bit stumped on it. Got the hang of the "fighting" now though, with the circuit-board layouts, I'm just not really sure about the rest of it. What's the actual goal? I assume it's to reach #999 or destroy every enemy?

Here's the best I can muster so far, as a droid high in the 500's. I found a droid in the 700's, but he shot me once and knocked me back to #001, then shot me again and killed me. :(

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Well I adore this game :) .. always have always will. In my Top 10 of favourite games for sure. Even my gf reminices starry-eyed how she used to love this on her brothers C64 (even though for years she thought it was called 'Arkanoid'!) .. imagine the confusion on my face when she started to describe it to me! .. "but .. Arkanoid is a bat and ball game .. it hasn't got robots with numbers on ..."

Great choice Necronom! .. to anyone who don't like it? ... it's all horses for courses!
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Well its looks pretty poo and it sounds (from the instructions above) pretty poo, but I'll give it a chance.
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Could someone please give us a points rundown?
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A game I fondly remember although I've not played it in ages

I cant find a scoring sheet but for information about the game

Wikipedia page :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradroid

Paradroid page (with screenshots and images of all robots) :

http://homepages.tesco.net/~parsonsp/html/paradroid.html

Paradroid diary :

http://www.zzap64.co.uk/zzap3/para_birth01.html
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Jun 3 2007, 03:00 PM
A game I fondly remember although I've not played it in ages

I cant find a scoring sheet but for information about the game

Wikipedia page :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradroid

Paradroid page (with screenshots and images of all robots) :

http://homepages.tesco.net/~parsonsp/html/paradroid.html

Paradroid diary :

http://www.zzap64.co.uk/zzap3/para_birth01.html

Thanks!
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Seems alright actually, although I can see some games taking ages.
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The aim is to clear the decks of all sixteen freighters of droids.
Hard to give a "points" list - you get points based on the level of robot you take over or destroy, then you lose points when you use the energisers.
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merman
Jun 3 2007, 03:59 PM
The aim is to clear the decks of all sixteen freighters of droids.
Hard to give a "points" list - you get points based on the level of robot you take over or destroy, then you lose points when you use the energisers.

What do you reckon is an above average score?
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Folks i have added opa-opa's score of 0 to the temp score table.

I've no idea if these are counted as even with a 0 score there are some point gained.

Anyhoo i will leave it in unless anyone says otherwise :blink:
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titch
Jun 3 2007, 05:16 PM
Folks i have added opa-opa's score of 0 to the temp score table.

I've no idea if these are counted as even with a 0 score there are some point gained.

Anyhoo i will leave it in unless anyone says otherwise :blink:

I guess it's up to him what score he posts, fine with me
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:D

The only time I've been out at the start of a league week, and it's my choice.

Anyway, I did a Paradroid website as a "learn how to do HTML" exercise a while back (together with my Uridium part). So if it's any use here it is. It has deck plans and droid info. I haven't checked the other links posted above, so mine might be a load of old cobblers, but you can have a look if you want to.

I did have the high score on the Paradroid remake by "Ovine by Design" for several months, but I don't count myself as as expert on the original. Maybe I've improved, as it's been a long time since I played it properly.

I think the last time I beat Fr@ser was with Uridium, so fingers crossed for this one :)
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4810

Got up to 516 (I think) then ran out of energy. Didn't realise you can't use the pads on floors with no droids left on :|

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Heinous.
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paranoid marvin

Help!

How do I upload an image using WinVice?
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You mean save a screenshot? Press Alt+C, and be sure to choose the driver (PNG is probably best, but I always convert mine to JPG afterwards with Irfanview).
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Jun 3 2007, 07:13 PM
You mean save a screenshot? Press Alt+C, and be sure to choose the driver (PNG is probably best, but I always convert mine to JPG afterwards with Irfanview).

Cheers!

One other thing , I started a new game after getting my high score (obviously didn't snapshot the picture) but now I only get my latest score
Is there a hi-score table? And how do I bring it up?
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Pretty good game - you can see the influences on games like Quazatron and Ranarama. Personally, I prefer Quazatron, but it's certainly an improvement from Grysnore.

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5030

Beginning to piss me off a bit, it can be quite random.

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5400

Just love this!

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Jun 3 2007, 08:18 PM
Sureshot
Jun 3 2007, 07:13 PM
You mean save a screenshot? Press Alt+C, and be sure to choose the driver (PNG is probably best, but I always convert mine to JPG afterwards with Irfanview).

Cheers!

One other thing , I started a new game after getting my high score (obviously didn't snapshot the picture) but now I only get my latest score
Is there a hi-score table? And how do I bring it up?

This reply is probably too late, but just wait and it will show the best score after the title screen and instructions. It should save the high score to the D64 file too :)
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One of the best games ever.


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12695
Although if I get the time , I could/should do a lot better
Almost beat the first ship
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Couple of tips -

1.avoid the explosion caused by enemy droids when you kill them , as this will heavily damage you

2.For tournament play , don't use the re-energisers , as your hard earned points will rapidly vanish - just switch to another droid .

3.Get good at grappling! If you cant grapple , then you won't get far. Study the board before committing to one side - look for a side on which your opponent is unable to convert blocks to his colour.Remember that the computer is a complete dumb-ass at this section , let him start using his arrows first before you use yours , especially if you only have a few. Tonight , I beat a 821 droid with my 001
simply by letting him commit his arrows first
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1360

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8960
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Freshmetal
Jun 3 2007, 02:34 PM
Had this on a C64 DTV joystick, which unfortunately came with no real instructions, so I was always a bit stumped on it. Got the hang of the "fighting" now though, with the circuit-board layouts, I'm just not really sure about the rest of it. What's the actual goal? I assume it's to reach #999 or destroy every enemy?

Here's the best I can muster so far, as a droid high in the 500's. I found a droid in the 700's, but he shot me once and knocked me back to #001, then shot me again and killed me. :(

Latest: 3160
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It's not to reach #999, I just did it twice in one game.

I'm finding it's easier just to hold onto fire and ram everyone, as long as you win the cirtcuit board games you're fine, and there's a lot more chance of that than beating them in a fire fight. The #711 guy had better firepower than #999


Would post my score here, was four thousand odd but the screenshot it took on the PSP is shite at best.

More to this game surely?
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How many ships are there??
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There are 8 ships, but clearing the 8th just restarts it with more/harder droids on board in an infinite loop.
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paranoid marvin
Jun 3 2007, 06:51 PM
titch
Jun 3 2007, 05:16 PM
Folks i have added opa-opa's score of 0 to the temp score table.

I've no idea if these are counted as even with a 0 score there are some point gained.

Anyhoo i will leave it in unless anyone says otherwise  :blink:

I guess it's up to him what score he posts, fine with me

I kind of disagree (soz Opa mate). Posting a score of zero should get you zero points. To get points for not playing is just wrong.

I also think you should then not have your games in for next week. Allowing a score of zero gives no guarantee that they have played the game further than loading it and pressing start, so goes against the point of the 'play to get your games in the pot' rule.

I may well be in the same camp as Opa, as I don't really have any desire to play this one, but I will either post a score or I will accept my games not being in the mix for next week.

A rules clarification is required I reckon (even if you just tell me to shut up and allow a no score).
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I DID play the game to get a 0 score, I loaded the same ROM as everyone else and took the screen shot to prove I played it.
I don't mind getting a score of zero but I DO want my games in the mix for next week, thats the whole point of me posting a score.

I have no intention of playing this rubbish again but I will if i need to get a point on the board to get my choices included.
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Guys, the whole point of this League is to have fun. I'd much rather see Opa TRY TO PLAY THE GAME PROPERLY and post a score.

Weapons hint...

You start off with the low-powered twin laser. This will be your weapon in any droid with a number of 420 or lower. Most droids will need two hits

476-615 have a single high-powered laser, will destroy most lower ranked droids with one shot. 629 has twin high powered lasers

The class 700 battle droids (except 751, known as the Paradroid) have disruptors, these drain energy from all droids onscreen (black&white flashing effect). Including yourself, so use it sparingly and re-energise regularly

821-999 have twin high powered lasers doing a LOT of damage
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To be honest, the list of gameplay instructions on the first page make the game seem daunting, but once you get into it it's surprisingly addictive.
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Ambushed on the control deck - two 614's and a 711. Blown to smithereens.
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Thise ambushes piss me off, when I just enter a room, can't transfer as still on lift so can't complete the room, can only die! :(
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Jun 4 2007, 11:40 AM
To be honest, the list of gameplay instructions on the first page make the game seem daunting, but once you get into it it's surprisingly addictive.

Agreed. I have to say, I gave this game 5 minutes a number of moons ago to see what the hype was about, and ditched it because it seemed like too much effort. It's really quite simple and easy to pick up in reality, though.
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merman
Jun 4 2007, 09:58 AM
Guys, the whole point of this League is to have fun. I'd much rather see Opa TRY TO PLAY THE GAME PROPERLY and post a score.

Weapons hint...

You start off with the low-powered twin laser. This will be your weapon in any droid with a number of 420 or lower. Most droids will need two hits

476-615 have a single high-powered laser, will destroy most lower ranked droids with one shot. 629 has twin high powered lasers

The class 700 battle droids (except 751, known as the Paradroid) have disruptors, these drain energy from all droids onscreen (black&white flashing effect). Including yourself, so use it sparingly and re-energise regularly

821-999 have twin high powered lasers doing a LOT of damage

I agree with you Merman and would add that it is also to try out games you would otherwise have passed by.

For example I loved that Bio Mechanical Toy game in a previous season and would never have given it the time of day before this.

Sureshot's recent comment about only playing Paradroid for 5 mins before echoes this I believe.

I think Paradroid is a very simple game but incredibly strategic and the transfer game is sometimes the best bit! The fact that you can have the best robot in it and be reduced to a pile of rubble in seconds makes it a intense and thoughtful game, it's not just about blasting everything to smithereens.

Would definitely be near the top in my top ten fave games of all time along with Howard the Duck on the Speccy of course. ;)

I would much rather play a game like this than some of the mindless blasting games we have had in previous seasons, though there were some good ones I admit!
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Oh, one more thing. 821 is my favourite droid as he is fairly fast, has twin lasers and appears to be immune to the 711 disruptor flash thingy.

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Fantastic choice for this week. Cheers 'randomiser'! :D

Can't see why this game can be so hated. It is possibly the greatest C64 game of all time (a close run thing, though) and one of the best of any system in gaming history.

If I can find the time I envisage a healthy score - I have cleared 3 full ships on the C64 original! Died almost immediately on Ship 4 due to a 711 lurking around the corner. Grrr...!

Still prefer (though almost imperceptibly so) the Speccy's Quazatron and, but for it's control method (use of keyboard on the Speccy was clumsy) would have chosen it as my gaming option.

As it is, thoroughly enjoying this Season (partly due to both my nom's being picked!) and just wish I had a bit more time to give the games a decent effort.

Sorry, Opa. I don't agree with posting a score of 0. Loading-up the game and then screen-grabbing without any effort to play is just not cricket. And to lose purposefully is not in the spirit of the League. Show yourself some respect and post a credible (if terribly low) score to gain the rewards for taking part. There's a good chap. :)
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