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#1
Quote from: mickcris on 04/26/2018, 10:03 PM
Quote from: dangdangAs a forum member, my opinion of how a forum moderator should act isn't going to change.

Speaking as the head of the project, the time for polite lip service and apologizing for other peoples failed projects passed long ago. We're far beyond that. Instead, I'd rather just extend beta invitations to people who are interested in testing the new PCE/TG16 emulator and Polymega's user interface. So, if you're actively following this thread right now and are interested, the first 5 people to PM me will get an invite. :mrgreen:
So this can just run on a computer.  no need for the hardware?
Yep, Polymega is a Linux computer and does not require the real hardware for basic emulation of installed games and running the user interface. One feature of Polymega, hybrid emulation, would require the use of the real hardware so that will not be tested here. That said, any Debian-Linux compatible computer that meets our minimum specifications will run the system software and "vanilla" aspect of the hybrid emulators for the purposes of installed game testing.
#2
Quote from: guest on 04/26/2018, 09:13 PM
Quote from: dangdang on 04/26/2018, 08:22 PMSpeaking as the head of the project, the time for polite lip service and apologizing for other peoples failed projects passed long ago.
No, no it hasn't. As a business man, your #1 goal should be to put your personal opinions aside, and do what is best for your team and company. Every company, even the 128 year old Nintendo, worries about PR. You've not even got a product to market, getting arrogant and alienating your potential user base just hurts sales.

You aren't just a forum member now, you are freaking representative of a product you are hoping to sell to the very users of this forum. Act like it.
To anyone following this project, the Coleco Chameleon, Retron 5, RetroFreak et all very clearly poisoned the well for classic game console projects and people who play them. They screwed a lot of things up and a lot of people over. But, that doesn't mean that every project is as they were. For people who got burned in some form, we've been working tirelessly to not fall prey to the same issues.

The video that was posted in the group earlier was posted on our website to show that we do have a hardware team and that we are still actively developing the project, despite some speculation that it had stalled. More demonstrations indicative of this should be expected very soon. We are serious about making something that is not only "not a failure" but something that is actually great and will bring everyone a significant amount of enjoyment for years to come.

We're not asking you to take our word for it at this point, instead we want to show the hard work we've put in by showing this product very soon with high quality demonstrations. We also promise we won't ask you for a dime until the console is ready, fully vetted, and for sale. Anyone who is interested in following us or keeping up to date on information can visit www.polymega.com for more information. You can also follow us on Twitter (@polymegahq) and Facebook (@playPOLYMEGA).

Thank you, from Team POLYMEGA
#3
Quote from: guest on 04/26/2018, 06:25 PM
Quote from: dangdang on 04/26/2018, 05:28 PM@DK I think you're showing exactly the kind of qualities that it takes to be a moderator -- which speaks exactly to my only real point in participating in this discussion. When the moderator is no longer mediating the discussion and is choosing a side, whats left? Your words are markedly clearer and more fair, while you still have an opinion of the subject at hand.
Um, you said it yourself, he's a moderator not a mediator. His job is only to prevent things from spiraling out of control, not to serve as an impartial referee. Necro's totally entitled to his opinion, and his foul-mouthed way of expressing it. I'd suggest dropping your feud with him, as your job (as a PR person) is to make Polymega look great.

Now, granted, you didn't ask for that video to be posted here, but it got posted. So, your best option isn't to get into a battle over what a moderator's responsibilities are, but instead to say something akin to:

"Hi everyone,

That video was posted to our personal blog so that those interested in following our progress can be kept up to date. We understand the concerns that we came out of the PR gate too early and to fast. We also understand everyone's cynicism. Seeing debacles like the Retron 5 stealing emulator code, and the fraudulent creations by the RetroVGS/ColecoChameleon left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. We hope, in the coming months, as we make more progress, we will be able to overcome this cynicism by providing real high quality demos. Those who are interested can continue to follow us at *address*. Those who are skeptical, we hope that we will change your mind when the time is right and we have a product ready. In the mean time, we appreciate your patience, and look forward to surprising you with our wonderful product. I personally believe everyone will love it.

Thank you, from everyone involved in the PolyMega Team."


The problem is, you haven't done that, and continue to not do that. Instead, you debate the merits of a moderator having an opinion.
As a forum member, my opinion of how a forum moderator should act isn't going to change.

Speaking as the head of the project, the time for polite lip service and apologizing for other peoples failed projects passed long ago. We're far beyond that. Instead, I'd rather just extend beta invitations to people who are interested in testing the new PCE/TG16 emulator and Polymega's user interface. So, if you're actively following this thread right now and are interested, the first 5 people to PM me will get an invite. :mrgreen:
#4
Quoteyoure looking at this all wrong.  just because NecroPhile is a mod doesnt mean that anyone takes his opinion around here any more seriously than the next guy's.  in fact, no one really cares about anyone's opinion around here other than their own  :mrgreen:.  we're mostly middle-aged dad-types who are pretty set on our ways.  stick around for a while and you'll be just as crusty as the rest of us.
I totally understand the fraternal dad-vibe you're talking about, but let me provide a counterpoint from the perspective of a hypothetical new member of the forum.

As easy as it was for him to criticize the operational matters of my company, it was just as easy for me to volley complaints against him related to my perception of his quality as a moderator. Nobody got anywhere with either argument since neither of us were *actually* qualified to make such arguments -- he doesn't run a company making a game console, and I'm not a forum moderator. The only difference is that here on PCEFX, he is a known quantity in possession of a ban hammer, and I being Jerry Jelly, am an unknown. Were I not to disclose that I actually work on the project, I would have been instantly crushed by him and others backing him up, which nearly happened after my first post when someone said I was derailing the topic, which I assume to be coded language for "ban this guy".

Regardless of whether what he said was true or not, Jerry Jelly will lose 100% of the time in this situation if a defense is made or equal eye is taken in response to the mod. I'm fine taking that shot, because in the end I'm well enough known outside of PCEFX that I can substantiate an argument with a mod here, but anyone who isn't, and is really just a guy who is excited about the system (or whatever the argument is at hand), is basically DOA. So, if you aren't a long time poster I can't imagine how someone would ever make an argument in response without getting massively ganged up on.

Normally the moderator would do their job and make sure both sides can be heard - which was only done in this instance by DK. Therein lies the issue I've been railing on about and why, yes, I think mods here should demote themselves before deciding to make inflammatory remarks, at least on the forum which they run. Elsewhere, go for it.
#5
@DK I think you're showing exactly the kind of qualities that it takes to be a moderator -- which speaks exactly to my only real point in participating in this discussion. When the moderator is no longer mediating the discussion and is choosing a side, whats left? Your words are markedly clearer and more fair, while you still have an opinion of the subject at hand.
#6
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/26/2018, 03:15 PMAs a public relations major who has worked in a sales role since I graduated, I will say Polymega's strategies are not by the book.

I am not a repro fan, I typically only play games on real hardware so I am not here to critique the quality of the Polymega.
Important not to confuse an in-market product that is being sold with an in-development product that has trade secrets and intellectual property to protect. People may call BS, but its true. Try patenting something in Taiwan if you disagree.  :wink:
#7
QuoteNowhere in my job description does it say that I can't express my opinions.  My job is to approve new registrations, move misplaced threads, and enforce the rules; anything else you think I should be doing is your own ignorant bias and wishful thinking.
Then by all means continue to do what you're doing.

QuoteNobody needs direct personal experience to see what's been happening and recognize poor marketing.  It's a fact that you've been secretive about what the hardware is and what exactly it does (hybrid emulation, lulz), it's a fact that you've officially announced and missed several reveal dates and pre-order openings, and it's a fact that you went nearly a year without any news on your official site.  There's plenty of the same points being made on your own forum for crying out loud.

I understand the reason for being quiet (protecting yourself from potential competitors and having investors instead of crowdfunding), but that doesn't change the fact that you've left your audience hanging in the wind for over a year with nothing but "just wait, it'll be great, trust us!".  It's not hard to see why people are skeptical about it ever coming out, as there's little difference between the way you're acting and what was seen with various vaporware systems.
Speaking for the project, it's not at all about the merits of what you said, which actually is open for healthy debate, instead that as a mod - you hold a position of authority which makes your comments hold sway above and beyond that of a standard forum member, and by using this forum / platform to comment, you express bias that potentially could prevent other members who might have otherwise been open to expressing a counterpoint from engaging in meaningful discussion. It's not surprising that many of the people who have seen / played / vouched for and reported back to this forum their experiences using the system are no longer around.

As a PCEFX forum member, I will happily debate the merits of what you actually said from an informed insider position, but it's so far off, it's not really even worth the time and effort.

QuoteYeah, no doubt the recent chatter about bad mods is all about me and not a certain canine.  :lol:
Misquoted me. I said I've heard rumors that the op situation here was bad, not that it was or wasn't fact. What is a fact, is to see smack talking directly from the mods shows that there's a serious lack of professionalism going on. The only thing seemingly idealistic on my side is the expectation that a popular forum mod would have some integrity.

QuoteGood for you.  Maybe you'd have more support and less skepticism if you'd actually engage with us instead of dismissing legitimate concerns as 'trolling'.
It's not our policy to engage "legitimate concerns" on forums that are not ours as it directs traffic to sites other than our own. The team answers every thread that is posted on Polymega's forums. The only reason I posted here is because as card-carrying PCE fan and member of this forum, I don't think the mods should be expressing bias that would prevent fair discussion from occurring. Which is what you're getting flack from me personally for.

QuoteThis isn't your forum.  I don't delete posts and threaten bans because of dissenting opinions and simple complaints.
Right, because if it was, you'd already be demoted.

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#8
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 04/26/2018, 11:11 AM
Quote from: dangdang on 04/26/2018, 10:59 AM
QuoteWhy?
Because when the referee starts throwing punches, you know the fight is fixed. So whats the point of trying to have a fair discussion in the first place? The actions of those in charge represent and warrant the credibility of the forum as a whole, and as someone who has used this forum as a source of good information and community for collecting over the years, its pretty sad to see this type of mud-slinging from someone in a position of power and authority. So I've called it out where normally I would pay such accusations no mind.
Necro is just another PCE fan who has mod clearance.  He is not the FBI or a referee.  And honestly, it is hard to argue with what he said, I also completely forgot about your project...
Folks forgetting about the project until we were ready for pre-order was by design. It's called strategy and avoidance of marketing fatigue. Thing is, you would only get that if you actually understood the correct way to build and maintain interest, which is the opposite of what we've been accused of here. I'm not familiar with each mods individual backgrounds, but regardless, being a mod carries some clout with it, and I for one believe that those in elevated positions should remain impartial and ensure that fair discussions can be had.
#9
QuoteWhy?
Because when the referee starts throwing punches, you know the fight is fixed. So whats the point of trying to have a fair discussion in the first place? The actions of those in charge represent and warrant the credibility of the forum as a whole, and as someone who has used this forum as a source of good information and community for collecting over the years, its pretty sad to see this type of mud-slinging from someone in a position of power and authority. So I've called it out where normally I would pay such accusations no mind.
#10
Quote from: guest on 04/26/2018, 09:19 AM
Quote from: dangdang on 04/26/2018, 01:44 AMYeah, if only Polymega was as good at building and marketing game consoles as PCEFX Forum Moderator Necromancer. Tsk.  [-(
That's the thing: I'm not building or marketing anything but they are.

Maybe it's better to try but fail (because at least you tried), but that doesn't change the fact that you've failed.
The only failure I see is a forum mod, who should be impartial and unbiased, making an authoritative-sounding accusation (including profanity) in an attempt to discredit a project which they admittedly do not have the experience or background to discredit. I've heard rumors that the mods here have really gotten bad but to see it myself is a different story. At least on Atari-Age the hater brigade are just regular members and the mods largely stay out of it.

Full disclosure, I lead the Polymega team and have been a PCEFX member here since before the project started (and in PCEFX infancy on a separate account).
#11
Quote from: guest on 04/24/2018, 09:42 AMThey're shit at building and maintaining interest.  Don't put out a bunch of slick (but empty) hype, then miss multiple self-imposed deadlines for updates and reveals while you sit around telling everyone how busy you are with "finishing it up" for a year+.
Yeah, if only Polymega was as good at building and marketing game consoles as PCEFX Forum Moderator Necromancer. Tsk.  [-(
#12
ZeroChamp is english? Seems mostly Japanese to me...
#15
Sorry didn't see your question here. Here's the back that has the slow motion switch. The 2-controller rig has a similar set up.

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Quote from: guest on 10/08/2015, 09:52 AMNeat clones, but I got two questions:

Is that a two player tap passthrough (big black box) on the controllers cable?

Is the booty huey's case a cassette tape case?
1) Yep, you can actually see it mentions "2PLAY" on the back of the box in Japanese.
2) Sort of. Its basically the same case that some fc carts come in. A bit thicker and bulkier than the cassette tape cases that you see in the US.
#17
Recent relevant gets from asia.

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#18
Awesome game. Just buy it on ebay, it's cheap.
#19
Great game. Intense action and tons of power ups like Blazing Lazers / Gunhead.
#20
Quote from: Opethian on 08/18/2015, 05:00 PMGunhed is the one to own. SB and FS already have caravan modes builtin...
good luck in the hunting though :D
Yeah, I have an extra Gunhed Special Edition for trade, in case that wasn't clear from my post. I'm looking for the other special edition games to trade it for.
#21
Gunhed special version to straight trade for any of the other special cards: Soldier Blade Special, Final Soldier Special, Bomberman, etc. Will also consider trades for other rares of equal / similar value.

Thank you
#22
Quote from: guest on 08/01/2015, 04:28 PMHowdy Dang! I forgot that you had an account here. Good luck on your NA exclusive quest.
Thanks Null. Now sell me some shit.  8)
#23
Hi,

I'm working on a small collection of officially released NA-exclusive tg16/duo games and am looking to buy or trade for a few of these. Condition-wise, I am looking for hucard or cd in original jewel case with manual, and do not want or care about cardboard boxes too much. Items should be tested working.

darkwing duck
talespin
addams family
camp california
yo, bro
night creatures
ghost manor
falcon
gunboat
john madden football
bonk 3 CD: Bonk's Big Adventure
beyond shadowgate
it came from the desert
impossamole
order of the griffon
battle royale
champions forever boxing
3-in-1 Pack-in Disc (still looking for GoT manual)

(note: this is what i think all of the US-exclusives are, in case anyone is interested in knowing or has a corrections to offer..)

Please pm me if you're interested in discussing a deal or trade.

I primarily collect japanese pc engine titles so i have some nice rare hucards to trade including a gunhed special edition.

I also have cib games for sms, sfc, neogeo, mega drive (jp), and a new in box us snes super set available for the higher end trades if you're into nintendo shit.
#24
Is it talk like a pirate day yet?

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#25
Nice screen mod! Who did it?
#26
These are pretty rare, but they exist... Neo Geo controller to PC-Engine adapter...
#27
Came home from work to a mailbox full of stuff yesterday!

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#28
Thanks! yes i love collecting pirate hucards and consoles, especially for the pc engine since they tend to be pretty rare. :)
#29
Quote from: MotherGunner on 06/14/2015, 12:48 AMWhere do you guys find these things?...
Found mine digging through asian auction sites.
#30
2 notches is interesting. Must be a newer version to account for new model pce's.. regarding the four in one i have, the search continues...
#31
Hey Black is yours linked anywhere on the web? Or do you have a pic?
#32
No dice. I actually checked that site before posting. Still looking for info if anyone has any...!
#33
I just picked up this pirate / clone HuCard and I haven't seen much information about it out there on the usual sites (pce bible, vgd clone list, etc.) So, any clone experts out there familiar with or have one of these? If so, any history on it and whether its japanese, taiwanese, chinese, or korean?

Games are switched by turning the power off then on again, there's no menu. Also, all licensing information appears on screen, there have been no hacks added to the games to remove them from what I can see. Have not played through to see if they are the entire carts yet or just a portion.

The games it has on it are: 

1. R-Type
2. "Car Racing of the Century" (Victory Run)
3. "Monsters on the Road" (Yokai Dochuki)
4. "World of Adventures" (Bikkuriman World / Wonder Boy in Monster World)

All games play fine, but the card itself doesn't fit correctly in a PC-Engine DUO-RX (the locking mechanism is blocked by the "fat" HuCard, despite having a small slot available for it), so I have been running it on a PC-Engine GT instead.

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