Help! Screenshots+ needed for SHMUPS page...

[esteban]

I have started making this page: Arcade Mode: PCE Shoot-em-ups

...which is an attempt to glean all the great info from http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4934.0

That old thread was simply too good to disappear into the netherworld. It deserves a goddamn page. I hope a few of you feel the same as I do and can help out. I know it is a lot of work to take screenshots, thanks in advance.

What I need:

Naming convention: Screenshots of NORMAL RESOLUTION (e.g. "Daisenpu_1_N.png") and "ARCADE MODE" (e.g. "Daisenpu_1_A.png):

1 = Title Screen
2 = Gameplay
3 = ""
4 = ""

So, each game will have two sets (NORMAL and ARCADE) of screenshots, so people can compare the two modes.

Here is the sample entry for 1943 Kai to give you an idea of what I'd like to do.

You do not have to host the images, you can send them directly to base.nectaris.usa{[AT]}gmail.com

You can email a bunch of images at a time, if you so desire.

THANKS IN ADVANCE! I'M DRIVING UP TO BOSTON FOR THE WEEKEND, BUT I WANTED TO GET THE BALL ROLLING BEFORE I LEFT. I WILL WORK FROM BOSTON ON THIS

For file naming conventions, use the info below (the name after #):

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<li><a href="#1943"><strong>1943 Kai</strong> (1991, SGX)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Burning"><strong>Burning Angels</strong> (1990, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Cyber"><strong>Cyber Core</strong> (1990, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Daisenpu"><strong>Daisenpu</strong> (1990, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Saber"><strong>Dragon Saber</strong> (1991, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Spirit"><strong>Dragon Spirit</strong> (1988, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Final"><strong>Final Soldier</strong> (1991, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Image"><strong>Image Fight</strong> (1990, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Nexzr"><strong>Nexzr</strong> (1992, SCD)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Soldier"><strong>Soldier Blade</strong> (1992, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Steam"><strong>Steam Hearts</strong> (1996, SCD)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Super"><strong>Super Star Soldier</strong> (1990, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Tatsujin"><strong>Tatsujin</strong> (1992, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Toilet"><strong>Toilet Kids</strong> (1992, HuCard)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Twinbee"><strong>Twinbee (DETANA!! TWIN BEE)</strong> (1992, HuCard)</a></li>
...so "Saber" for Dragon Saber and "Spirit" for Dragon Spirit.

SAVE images as .png, bitmap, gif, etc.

Thanks again. I'm leaving in a few minutes, sorry to rush out an ugly post. 

[nat]

One glaring error: 1943 Kai is not a SuperGrafx game.

[esteban]

One glaring error: 1943 Kai is not a SuperGrafx game.

Not only that, but those screenshots aren't actually from the game, either!

I'll fix that—I was thinking of 1941 Counter Attack

[SuperPlay]

Burning Angels sent.

I will try to do a few more for you :0)

[SuperPlay]

I have done a few more using magic engine to capture the screen shots.

1943
Cyber Core
Daisenpu
Dragon Saber
Dragon Spirit
Final Soldier
Image Fight

However I have just noticed that on the captures I cannot see any change in perspecive it just seems to add the boarders. If this is what you want let me know and I will be happy do the rest.


Example:

Arcade:




Normal:

[SignOfZeta]

However I have just noticed that on the captures I cannot see any change in perspecive it just seems to add the boarders. If this is what you want let me know and I will be happy do the rest.


Example:

Arcade:




Normal:

This is exactly why that thread was stupid. With few exceptions all these special mods do is squash the image. You could get the same effect by adjusting your monitor.

[esteban]

Burning Angels sent.

I will try to do a few more for you :0)

SuperPlay, you rock. Thank you so much!

1) I will take the "arcade mode" images you send me. I will use these images (unadulterated) in the "technical discussion" to explain exactly how the "arcade mode" was achieved.  

2) Next, I will "squeeze" them (Zeta!)... My goal is, at the very least, to give folks a general idea (approximation) of what the game will look like on an actual TV.

3) In addition, even if folks do not like the "arcade mode", I want to document this aspect of PCE shoot-em-ups.

Again, I can't express how grateful I am. I will update the live page as soon as I get a chance—I'm at my nephew's dinosaur party today.

This is exactly why that thread was stupid. With few exceptions all these special mods do is squash the image. You could get the same effect by adjusting your monitor.

I love your positive, uplifting support on this thread.

Seriously, though, I will gladly include your rantings—write a concise, complete diatribe that I can put on the page (I will call it "A Curmudgeon's Perspective"). I consider myself a curmudgeon on many topics, sonyou are in good company

[esteban]

Live page updated—all with my phone

Random: It snowed up here in Boston, my sneakers are soaked