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Amin Kharchi

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Nov 6, 2009, 4:30:04 PM11/6/09
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Hello!

I have found the free download of Spheres of Chaos:
http://www.spheresofchaos.com/

But it works only on RiscPCs. I have a A3010 computer with 2 MB RAM and
I'm sure there was at that time a version for A-models like my A3010.

Is there a free version as download?

Best regards
Amin

Paul Stewart

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Nov 16, 2009, 1:00:44 PM11/16/09
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In message <hd24gt$8o1$1...@news.albasani.net>
Amin Kharchi <amin...@kharchi.eu> wrote:

> Hello!

CJE micros will probably be able to sell you a copy.

Alternatively there was demo version done for one of the magazine
cover disks.


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Rob White

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Nov 17, 2009, 2:24:39 AM11/17/09
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In message <00f436b...@phawfaux.co.uk>
Paul Stewart <pauls...@phawfaux.co.uk> wrote:

> Alternatively there was demo version done for one of the magazine
> cover disks.

I'm pretty sure that a full version of SoC appeared on an Acorn User
coverdisk....


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Rob
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Paul Stewart

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Nov 17, 2009, 1:44:18 PM11/17/09
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In message <d58d80b...@aqus02.dsl.pipex.com>
Rob White <mfl...@dsl.pipex.com> wrote:

> In message <00f436b...@phawfaux.co.uk>
> Paul Stewart <pauls...@phawfaux.co.uk> wrote:

>> Alternatively there was demo version done for one of the magazine
>> cover disks.

> I'm pretty sure that a full version of SoC appeared on an Acorn User
> coverdisk....


I only recall seeing a demo version.

A full version of Interdictor was released. However if memory serves
it had a rather annoying colour chart protection system included.

Harriet Bazley

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Nov 21, 2009, 4:52:13 PM11/21/09
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On 17 Nov 2009 as I do recall,
Rob White wrote:

> In message <00f436b...@phawfaux.co.uk>
> Paul Stewart <pauls...@phawfaux.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > Alternatively there was demo version done for one of the magazine
> > cover disks.
>
> I'm pretty sure that a full version of SoC appeared on an Acorn User
> coverdisk....
>

I have this freebie version, which works perfectly on an A5000. I
don't know if it would work on a 2Mb machine.

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Rob White

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Nov 22, 2009, 6:18:25 AM11/22/09
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In message <2853dfbd5...@blueyonder.co.uk>
Harriet Bazley <baz...@feathermail.co.uk> wrote:

> I have this freebie version, which works perfectly on an A5000. I
> don't know if it would work on a 2Mb machine.

I remember playing it on (I think) a 2mb A3020. Might need to free up
as much memory as possible - Setting the screen mode to 0 for those
extra precious few kbs.

Has anybody else got the newer version of SoC? I got it years ago at
the Epsom Downs show but it seemed to have quite a muted launch. It
needs a minimum RPC to run - older machines just won't have the memory.

William McNee

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Nov 22, 2009, 7:23:27 AM11/22/09
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Rob White wrote:
> In message <2853dfbd5...@blueyonder.co.uk>
> Harriet Bazley <baz...@feathermail.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> I have this freebie version, which works perfectly on an A5000. I
>> don't know if it would work on a 2Mb machine.
>
> I remember playing it on (I think) a 2mb A3020. Might need to free up
> as much memory as possible - Setting the screen mode to 0 for those
> extra precious few kbs.
>
> Has anybody else got the newer version of SoC? I got it years ago at
> the Epsom Downs show but it seemed to have quite a muted launch. It
> needs a minimum RPC to run - older machines just won't have the memory.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Rob

I had it. When I had an A5000 I bought the first retail version when it
first came out, and then upgraded it whenever Iain McLeod brought out a
newer version. Some of the upgrades were paid for, but I didn't mind as
it was well worth it.
I have just recently downloaded it for the PC so I can relive the many
hours of fun I have had with it.
I think Iain is working on a new version, according to his website...:-D

William

Alex Macfarlane Smith

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Nov 23, 2009, 5:59:59 PM11/23/09
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Rob White wrote:
> In message <2853dfbd5...@blueyonder.co.uk>
> Harriet Bazley <baz...@feathermail.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> I have this freebie version, which works perfectly on an A5000. I
>> don't know if it would work on a 2Mb machine.
>
> I remember playing it on (I think) a 2mb A3020. Might need to free up
> as much memory as possible - Setting the screen mode to 0 for those
> extra precious few kbs.
>
> Has anybody else got the newer version of SoC? I got it years ago at
> the Epsom Downs show but it seemed to have quite a muted launch. It
> needs a minimum RPC to run - older machines just won't have the memory.
>
http://www.spheresofchaos.com/p/download.php

I did email him about the original Archimedes version, but didn't get a
response as yet.

Alex.

>
> Cheers,
> Rob

Amin Kharchi

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Nov 24, 2009, 2:19:20 AM11/24/09
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Hello!

Rob White schrieb:


> In message <00f436b...@phawfaux.co.uk>
> Paul Stewart <pauls...@phawfaux.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Alternatively there was demo version done for one of the magazine
>> cover disks.
>
> I'm pretty sure that a full version of SoC appeared on an Acorn User
> coverdisk....

I have now this file and the game works on my A3010. :-)

Regards
Amin

Alexander Ausserstorfer

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Dec 28, 2009, 10:35:39 PM12/28/09
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In der Nachricht
<hd24gt$8o1$1...@news.albasani.net>
Amin Kharchi <amin...@kharchi.eu>
hat geschrieben:

> Hello!
>
> I have found the free download of Spheres of Chaos:
> http://www.spheresofchaos.com/
>
> But it works only on RiscPCs. I have a A3010 computer with 2 MB RAM and
> I'm sure there was at that time a version for A-models like my A3010.

Yes, it was. I played it on my first Archimedes, an A5000.

> Is there a free version as download?

I don't know. Just have the RiscPC Version.

It's one of the few games for RISC OS which I like.

A.

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Stephen Scott

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Jan 15, 2010, 9:08:57 AM1/15/10
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On 29 Dec 2009, 03:35, "Alexander Ausserstorfer"
<bavariaso...@usenet.cnntp.org> wrote:
> In der Nachricht
>  <hd24gt$8o...@news.albasani.net>
>  Amin Kharchi <amin....@kharchi.eu>

>  hat geschrieben:
>
> > Hello!
>
> > I have found the free download of Spheres of Chaos:
> >http://www.spheresofchaos.com/
>
> > But it works only on RiscPCs. I have a A3010 computer with 2 MB RAM and
> > I'm sure there was at that time a version for A-models like my A3010.
>
> Yes, it was. I played it on my first Archimedes, an A5000.
>
> > Is there a free version as download?
>
> I don't know. Just have the RiscPC Version.
>
> It's one of the few games for RISC OS which I like.
>

It's a shame the RISC OS version has fallen behind the PC version.
It's utterly fantastic, even as a screensaver for my son! I hope the
new version he mentions on his website is even better.

Regards

Steve

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