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by RWAP
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Alien Hijack Re-Released
Replies: 6
Views: 5538

Re: Alien Hijack Re-Released

Hi Rich, could you tell me if this game is compatible with Minerva 1.98 + toolkit 2 and 512k ram expansion ? I've a great interest about that game and my QL has above reported feature. Thanks in advance. It should certainly work, but I don't have any Minerva QLs to try it on. Certainly memory expan...
by RWAP
Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: A couple of rare items up for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3147

A couple of rare items up for sale

I have found another production line Sinclair QL motherboard - complete with some chips (although none are soldered in place).

It is an issue 6 board and complete

Image

See: http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/1747
by RWAP
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Serial to Bluetooth
Replies: 6
Views: 4680

Re: Serial to Bluetooth

vanpeebles wrote:Worth a try :) Which is the best setup for the QL? The transfer kit or link kit?
The Impex95 Transfer Kit, although lower cost is my favourite
by RWAP
Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Serial to Bluetooth
Replies: 6
Views: 4680

Re: Serial to Bluetooth

vanpeebles wrote:Are the new z88s in stock fully boxed etc? And any chance of a QL compatible bundle deal? :ugeek:
Yes the new Z88s in stock are fully boxed, as they were originally from 1989.

Alas I can't really offer a deal on them, as the stock doesn't belong to me, so I can't discount them!
by RWAP
Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Bug in Metacomco C ?
Replies: 0
Views: 2117

Bug in Metacomco C ?

I have just come across a letter from Metacomco to a customer, dated April 1986 which refers to a bug in QL C - namely the option ">listf" cannot create a file - it can only write to an existing file. Can someone who knows how to use QL C test this and see if it was fixed (or let me know h...
by RWAP
Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Alien Hijack Re-Released
Replies: 6
Views: 5538

Re: Alien Hijack Re-Released

What we need is some more videos of the games in play - like the great one for Match Point.

I just wonder what happened to the other game by Chisoft - PuzzleMania ?
by RWAP
Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Serial to Bluetooth
Replies: 6
Views: 4680

Serial to Bluetooth

A rather interesting post has appeared on the fairly new Z88 forums - a user has managed to get his Z88 working with a Serial to Bluetooth adaptor. See http://www.rwapservices.co.uk/Z88/forums/serial-over-bluetooth-t426.html He needs some encouragement, as he says that he would also like to get this...
by RWAP
Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: QLs & accessories for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 9332

Re: QLs & accessories for sale

...in principle I'm happy with your "unseen" offer - as soon as I have a bit of time I'll try to list the software then you can decide if you want it all or would let vanpeebles share in the spoils. As I can't PM you I'll try to email you. By all means we could share the software - there ...
by RWAP
Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Alien Hijack Re-Released
Replies: 6
Views: 5538

Alien Hijack Re-Released

I have now been able to secure the OK to publish Alien Hijack - the 3D arcade adventure game for the Sinclair QL, originally written by Chisoft and sold under the Maxtronics brand - it can even use their QTALK module. alienhijack_screenshot.gif Alien Hijack places you on-board a ship, where you are ...
by RWAP
Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: QLs & accessories for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 9332

Re: QLs & accessories for sale

The Adventure was originally sold by Sinclair Research Limited - see
http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/i ... re&lang=en

However it would be interesting to see the SuperBASIC version you transferred :)