ADFFS 2.85

[wmd]

I did this:

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FOR A%=&10000 TO &10100:?A%=0:NEXT
*SAVE ADFS::0.$.4 10000+BE
*SAVE ADFS::0.$.5 10000+BE

Tried using the two files generated from this and scores are still not being saved after Ctrl+Shift+F1. Double-checked that the JFD is not write-protected, and it is not.

[JonAbbott]

Your youtube videos of this compilation have my name in the score tables.

Well, at least that explains why we’re seeing the same bit rot that’s causing the blank screen in Zarkon Invasion.

I can’t explain how I managed to base my image on the floppy you have though, as it was imaged around 14 years ago when the project first started. I’m now wondering if I’ve somehow managed to mix up which floppy image I’ve used for testing, so will go back and check the source files.

EDIT: I've figured out what's happened. I was sent an APD in 2012 which I used as a reference, its the APD you mentioned above taken from your original floppy. The original floppy was then sold on eBay. The winner imaged it in 2015 and sent me a JFD along with scans etc...so I've ended up with multiple copies of your original from two sources.

[wmd]

So it's definitely bit rot then? If so, then it's very fortunate that non of those sections of the disc have game data on them. Did you fix those bad sections? If so would you mind emailing me the fixed image please.

[JonAbbott]

So it's definitely bit rot then? If so, then it's very fortunate that non of those sections of the disc have game data on them. Did you fix those bad sections?

I can't guarantee that no game data is corrupt given how widespread the disc corruption is. I've certainly not altered the floppy image, just fixed the obvious bit rot in the loader code via the boot script.

[JonAbbott]

Some games just can't be run from HD, so there's no option but mount and boot the floppy - as in this case.

That's a shame, as high score saving is pretty important in this particular case.

Auto flush is now implemented in ADFFS 2.86 if you'd like to get it a try...follow up on the ADFFS 2.86 public beta thread instead of here please.

[wmd]

Great, I'll check it out now.

[wmd]

I am trying to create JFDs for Saloon Cars Deluxe. However, when it starts to compress disc 1, I get the error:

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Internal error: address exception at &03873B74

There's no sign on the packaging that this is the Strong ARM version. I selected the 2nd one in the list "Saloon Cars Deluxe (1991)". The version I have has "Saloon Cars Deluxe" on the box, and comes with 3 discs.

[JonAbbott]

I am trying to create JFDs for Saloon Cars Deluxe. However, when it starts to compress disc 1, I get the error:

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Internal error: address exception at &03873B74

Is this with ADFFS 2.85 or 2.86 beta as I've modified the imager?

[wmd]

I went back to 2.85 before attempting to image the discs.

[JonAbbott]

I went back to 2.85 before attempting to image the discs.

Thanks, I've managed to reproduce the Abort so will investigate.