Instructions for changing game settings
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:25 am
Seeing as a few people are having trouble with changing game settings, I've written some instructions to help them out.
Instructions for changing T10 game settings:
Games that use DIP switches (popeyef, szaxxon, mario):
Start MAME, then go to MAME's menu (TAB key), select DIP switches. Change the setting(s) you need to, then exit the menu, and then exit MAME. Start MAME with recording enabled, making sure that you are loading the relevant cfg file for the game. If you are using a record/playback script, then you might want to make a separate version of it that doesn't move or delete the cfg file, for use with these games.
At the beginning of recording, it would be wise to check that your DIP switch settings are correct, but remember that you can't change them at this point, as most games only read the DIP switches at initial boot time.
Games that use NVRAM to store settings (dstlk, wacko):
As NVRAM is not allowed to be used, for playbackability reasons, you must change game settings at the beginning of your recording. You will see the changes made on playback as well, so it is quite obvious if it hasn't been done.
For Darkstalkers:
Once the intro begins, push F2 to enter service mode. Select "System Configuration" from the menu, then change "Game Difficulty" to "8 Hardest". Select "Exit" using the 1P button, then "Exit" again. You can now insert a coin and start play.
For Wacko:
As quickly as possible, open MAME's DIP switch menu, and enable "Service Mode", you should get a service menu at this point. Using the left joystick controls, select "Machine Setup", and set "1st Extra Man" to "20000 points", and "Additional Man Every" to "60000 points". Select "Exit". Go back to the game by pushing F2, then insert a coin and start playing.
Instructions for changing T10 game settings:
Games that use DIP switches (popeyef, szaxxon, mario):
Start MAME, then go to MAME's menu (TAB key), select DIP switches. Change the setting(s) you need to, then exit the menu, and then exit MAME. Start MAME with recording enabled, making sure that you are loading the relevant cfg file for the game. If you are using a record/playback script, then you might want to make a separate version of it that doesn't move or delete the cfg file, for use with these games.
At the beginning of recording, it would be wise to check that your DIP switch settings are correct, but remember that you can't change them at this point, as most games only read the DIP switches at initial boot time.
Games that use NVRAM to store settings (dstlk, wacko):
As NVRAM is not allowed to be used, for playbackability reasons, you must change game settings at the beginning of your recording. You will see the changes made on playback as well, so it is quite obvious if it hasn't been done.
For Darkstalkers:
Once the intro begins, push F2 to enter service mode. Select "System Configuration" from the menu, then change "Game Difficulty" to "8 Hardest". Select "Exit" using the 1P button, then "Exit" again. You can now insert a coin and start play.
For Wacko:
As quickly as possible, open MAME's DIP switch menu, and enable "Service Mode", you should get a service menu at this point. Using the left joystick controls, select "Machine Setup", and set "1st Extra Man" to "20000 points", and "Additional Man Every" to "60000 points". Select "Exit". Go back to the game by pushing F2, then insert a coin and start playing.