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[lion113s]

as u no iv have joined since 2009 and i want to make a emulator game how do i get roms and all that and pic

[d0uga1]

I am correct in assuming you mean how to do a layout first you need to get the roms for the specific game you want to make a layout for (one that runs in the mfme (theres a lot that dont hence thats why there not done yet)) then find the artwork for the machine (or do a classic (one which hasnt got any artwork available)) then check out the knowledgebase section of the forum and there will be a step by step guide on how to create layouts.

then spend some time getting used to creationg a layout.


hth

Edited by d0uga1, 30 July 2010 - 09:21 AM.

[todd1970]

In the words of Roy Castle..dedications what you need.

If your serious about making a layout..youll need a good program Adobe Photoshop for example..and ye need to be prepared for hours..weeks..or months of hard work and commitment.

Not sure of the 'step by step' instructions..im sure there is a tutorial in the forums you can read up on..and the other layout guys can give you pointers.

But like i says..you need to be prepared to 'get in about it' as the skill..time and hard work these guys put into thier layouts is something i couldnt do.

[jim2311]

Builds up in 20 weekly parts...just like the TV ads

How difficult would it be for one of the creators to provide a weekly step by step guide to emulating a machine?
By choosing a machine that’s they have done in the past, and one that they would consider low on a difficulty scale, perhaps myself and others might get a better appreciation of the work involved by attempting to create our own.
It could lead to a whole new generation of emulators.

Anyone up for the project?

[ady]

Builds up in 20 weekly parts...just like the TV ads

How difficult would it be for one of the creators to provide a weekly step by step guide to emulating a machine?
By choosing a machine that’s they have done in the past, and one that they would consider low on a difficulty scale, perhaps myself and others might get a better appreciation of the work involved by attempting to create our own.
It could lead to a whole new generation of emulators.

Anyone up for the project?

Create an Emulation you mean?

To make an Emulator is what I class as the 'hardware' and thats just what a SINGLE member within the 'scene' is doing right now...yup a single member, thats what an Emulator involves.

Now back to an Emulation, Ross did an 'all-in-One' ages back that you can get here Creating an Emulation we now await new layouts! (kidding of course lol).

What you suggest has already been done, but rather that en mass, you'll find nothing beats a good 1-2-1 that 99.9% of designers are happy to assist with, saying that ross's video allows you to work as a 1-2-1 would but at your pace.

[jamesb99_1999]

Best thing to do to start is simply to load an already completed layout in to one of the versions of the emulator that has design tools and play around with it. Redoing the graphics etc in photoshop. It's pretty easy to get to grips with to be honest, doing a layout is simple it's doing the classic that's hard - those are the guys who do the hardest work. You could just load a classic and add your own graphics over the top to do a simple to do layout.

Edited by jamesb99_1999, 30 July 2010 - 04:43 PM.

[lion113s]

thsnk you guys im gons try my best and hope i become as well as duplu lol i wish hahahahaahahah

[jim2311]

Best thing to do to start is simply to load an already completed layout in to one of the versions of the emulator that has design tools and play around with it. Redoing the graphics etc in photoshop. It's pretty easy to get to grips with to be honest, doing a layout is simple it's doing the classic that's hard - those are the guys who do the hardest work. You could just load a classic and add your own graphics over the top to do a simple to do layout.

I read somewhere on the site, probably when browsing the tutorials when I first joined, that classics are the hardest to do. This proves that I and many others are completely ignorant of what is involved in their creation. When I first seen a classic view I thought the designer had not made much of an effort and it looked half finished, but now I have a little more understanding.

I have played about a little in the design mode. My eyesight is not too good and I strain them after a short period of play peering at the small reel symbols on some of the games. I moved the reels to the empty right hand side of the screen and doubled their size. It worked fine but was detrimental to the aesthetics.

My next question, if I did begin to design my own versions would it be possible to split the machine in half. For example, Public Enemy No1, could I have the reels and buttons taking up the whole screen and then only the feature board filling the screen when on the feature. Would that be considered sacrilege by the disciples of fruit-emu, or am I trying to run before I can walk. If it can be done why hasn’t it? and help us with failing vision.

[hitthesix]

Builds up in 20 weekly parts...just like the TV ads

How difficult would it be for one of the creators to provide a weekly step by step guide to emulating a machine?
By choosing a machine that’s they have done in the past, and one that they would consider low on a difficulty scale, perhaps myself and others might get a better appreciation of the work involved by attempting to create our own.
It could lead to a whole new generation of emulators.

Anyone up for the project?

I had created a rough guide, a while ago to give a basic guide to learning some of the tools, i did try to upload it to the tutorials, but got an error saying i haven't permission, check your p.m.

Thanks for passing it over hts, now uploaded for you, Ady


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