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Digging the easiness of it now, it was a little frustrating navigating through reams of post to lock in, this is now been cut in half, thanks for the efforts on this @zapiy 

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Okay, thought id jump in here too, been speaking Lorfarus on messages about the conferlidity of the forum with all its sections on the forum which is simply choking the ease ability of the site.


So outlining a list of points for consideration here. Rough draft so to speak.

First there is too many sections with subcategories that people will not post in, these section should now be unified into one, so Retro gaming consoles / one thread per machine (Megadrive) / snes and so on as well with home computers, no more sections for each machine, have them as posts. Archive the rest

Dump threads more than 12 months old from the site or created an archived section for them, so that recent and present content is found in the other section of the forum.

Simply just breaking down the sections is what we feel the main problem here. I also think that front page need what's been post recently, maybe it's there already? I don't know?

I just that 30 plus sections need to be now about 15, but we need to work out what gets archived or stays put.

Hope this helps in the decision for the new push on the forum.

Another exceptional interview here, questions were brilliant for all involved and Stoo gave some fantastic responses, and truly hope he showcases this winder Megadrive concept he is formulating, There isn't enough triple-a Megadrive titles being done and I think Stoo is the one to tip that balance

For myself, it's generally via emulation for my retro gaming hits, but I'm still to this very day discovering all new and exciting games, either on consoles or arcade games which keeps me hanging for more, I also stay in tune with the scene because if the commercial work I'm doing also, its more for me about the preservation of this medium and this is why I'm doing the products I'm working on now. But Personally, I don't think that will ever die for me, that time period was the best time of my being and one regardless of how old I get will be forever etched in my psychic.

Doesn't matter what console was better than this or that, or computer that was superior etc. For me always that smile that comes across your face and that warm sensation you remember when you first laid eyes that mindblowing game, this is why I jeep retroing 👍

Thanks thinice for making it back here at RVG, and very sorry to hear what's been going on in your life the last while and your divorce, it can't have been easy to handle, 23 years is a vast amount of time spend with each other, I myself have been absent for some time here at RVG no thanks to my job I do these days, which either has me heading for bed shortly after I come home or I'm working till late every other week. Plus I'm heavily involved in producing a 400 page Atari 8-bit book which is going to blow peoples minds, so working on that when times is given so it's all go.

But delighted you've come by to say hello again and snapshot yourself back into the frame here at RVG. 👍

Thanks for the shout out pal. Really appreciate it 

It's all coming along spectacularly

Cheers , that would be wonderful, the idea of the book is to bring a smile to the readers face, something I feel is not done well these days, it's all about the hard knowledge factor, although I've researched to the best of my ability to bring 100% correct content to the book, I also feel it should be both knowledgeable and pleasant to read at the same time. So it there is a joke that can be fit in, then go right ahead

Darren.

Many thanks @TrekMD

As soon as you have them done, The way in which these are reviewed is slightly different to a regular review in the book, I want as much emotional state shining through the reviews or humour when possible, the game reviews are all about the nostalgia rather than how you play them. I also try to mention the creators of the game in there, the word count should be no more than 220 words, an example of what I mean:

Extraction from Artworx's Strip Poker review:

"The AI in this game was cleverer than I expected or should I say my Father did, what would be more embarrassing? that your wife finds out that you own the game or find you in nothing more than a pair of underpants in front of a computer screen?. "

you see the humour? the reviews must be relaxed as much as possible, it's all about your experience rather than the generic format.

Cheers Eugenio, really looking forward to what you come up and I am delighted to proudly place your name on the list on fantastic contributors in the book.

Kind regards

Darren.

[The Sales Pitch]

Hello everybody,

I had decided that I had given the Atari community some great products to enjoy over the last few years and decided I wouldn't produce anymore Atari content in the near future, but recently had seen some products that completely fitted the bill for me in a direction I wanted to go in, now for quite some time and have now returned and began work on a new book publication I am very passionate about. This had to be done because of the complete lack of Atari 8-bit computer coverage out there and its incredible software library, so with that, I present to you all a new Atari publication in the works.


The Sales Pitch

The book will be to cover a huge majority of classic third-party Atari 8-bit software titles from such amazing software houses like Datasoft, Broderbund, First Star Software, English Software and many more plus a selection of commercial homebrew games giving these games the exposure in a visual compendium manner

The Book will also deliver a selection of Interviews with Game designers who worked on the Atari 8-bit computers and other unannounced additions to the book that you will see when it is released. I will also be profiling three Atari 8-bit machines for inclusion inside the book, these will be the Atari 800 - Atari 800XL and the Atari 130XE home computers with additional photography of these computers throughout the book as well and a choice selection of Atari related Peripherals.

I aim to be taking the product to a crowdfunding platform in order to help this publication to become a physical book for all Atari 8-bit fans and vintage computer enthusiasts that share an interest in the Atari 8-bit Home computer and its software. I also promise to deliver some fantastic Atari Visual History only perks too, so there will be lots to choose from.

The Book Previews

When creating something like this, I am all about the visuals of a product and want to give the best experience to the reader when glazing upon these wonderful pieces of art, code and gameplay merging into one exciting showcase, with that each game covered in the book with include on the left a remastered image of the Box or cassette inlay artwork with a 200-215 words write-up about the game and a single screenshot of the game in action.

I have chosen not to include any Offical Atari-branded games in the book due to an actioning against the publication with a possible Cease and Desist violation order from Atari Inc. that could prevent the book being released and will be produced under a fair usage and investigative journalistic manner allowing this to be successful as an Unofficial Visual History of the Atari 8-bit book. This was something I decided I would do after what Atari had placed against Marc Oberhäuser and his Atari related publication. So please enjoy the previews of the some of the games that will be included in the book.









How can YOU help?

I decided who better to make this truly happen then the Atari community itself? I am looking for contributors to the book, whether it be a contributing game review of 215 words for games that will be included in the finished book and have your name credited and mentioned in the contributors section of the book, I wanted to open end this project to my fellow Atarians to help produce the best Atari 8-bit publication ever created.

I wish to personally thank you all for your time here, and hopefully, we can make history with this book, I truly wish to go all out in a blaze of glory with this publication and with your help? we can. So please get in touch with me via PM here @ Retro Video Gamer,  if you want to help with this project and all who participate will be included within the book on the main contributor index.

Please visit us @ www.greyfoxbooks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greyfoxbooks
Twitter: @greyfoxbooks

and sign up for the Newsletter at the bottom of the websites holding page to be informed when this fantastic event goes live on Kickstarter.

Thanks, everyone for your support so far.

Kind regards,
Darren.

Atari Gamer Magazine Series
www.AtariGamer.co.uk

Really fantastic replies in this one. Marco is a very nice guy 👍

1.With venturing into becoming a established publisher with Microzeit , what we're the hurtles you faced in bring your products to market?

2.With what appears to be much more niche than other retro systems, the Atari ST scene appears to be a hard nut to crack, why do you think this was?

3.Was it difficult to find contributors to both books for inclusions? Was there language barriers?

4. What do you feel you could have done differently if you had to do it all over again?

5. Firstly congratulations on the success of funding your third book. What is the next process for you need to take in its production?

6.what is the design process in creating your books? What's the process you take to allow your creativity to shine through?

Hi everybody,

with working like a horse on the book, I also take the time out to keep an eye on a great many things Atari and have come across a new unofficial product produced by a guy based in Wales in England. there website cover, not just this,m but pretty much anything you could want or if it's not there they can make it for you. I have mentioned their website in the starting thread of my Atari visual history book project and reached out to them in help get awareness for this new and exciting looking 2019 calendar.

The Calendar is printed paper stock weight is 170 GSM with a carded back and silk finish, promoting the best quality with a gloss front cover, at present there is a limited supply of 50 to which I believe with about 22 or so left, they may get more done if they warrant enough orders for the Calendar. So how much and where? see below

and you can order yours from http://www.rhayadercomputers.co.uk don't delay, I'd hate for you all to miss out on this.

Kind regards

Darren.

From Facebook from Ben's Wife

"Dear friends,
This is Sarah, Ben's wife. For those of you who don't already know, I am deeply sorry to pass on the news that Ben died very suddenly on Monday morning. We know that it will come as a shock to you as it has to us. we are all at home feeling loved and supported, and our thoughts are with all of you who knew, loved, got irritated by and were lucky enough to have a little bit of his magic in your lives. I'll post details of what's happening as soon as we have sorted everything out.

If you would like to share any photos or thoughts with us, please send them to bendaglishphotos@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you.

Sarah, Jake, Rhianna and Lottie xxx"


So I wanted to pay homage to the incredible talent that was Ben Daglish myself here, this man's music was some of the most creative, original and system limit pushing pieces. I especially valued the style and execution of his works on the Atari ST machine from which most of his work from the Gremln Graphics stable, games like 3D Galax, F.O.F.T, Northstar and the brilliant Super Cars series of games, this music for the best part made the gaming experience more involving and shine.

So this will be forever etched in my mind of truly outstanding his music was, upon hearing the news, I'm numb with shock and can only fadum how his family is dealing with the loss at the moment. R.I.P Ben, your music was enlightening as was your presence insure with the people lucky to have had the privilege of meeting you.

R.I.P Ben.

This was a great little video, but never mentions the Atari 8-bit version which was one if the best home computer conversions?