[Coco] Fahrfall -- cartridge debut

[Richard E. Crislip]

On Thu, 9 Apr 2015 18:53:34 -0400
"John W. Linville" <linville at tuxdriver.com> wrote:

> On Thu, Apr 09, 2015 at 02:13:30PM -0700, Tony Cappellini wrote:
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 13:21:04 -0400
> > From: Joe Grubbs <jsgrubbs at hotmail.com>
> > To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Coco] Fahrfall -- cartridge debut
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> > >>Though the bespoke cart and VHS outer case is part of what makes
> > >>this
> > special (in my opinion), >>I'd be willing to sacrifice an old
> > cartridge of mine if John provided the BIN file and cart
> > sticker :)  >> Yes, why don't you make it available to everyone
> > John? I'd rather have a file than a cartidge.
> 
> Yes, clearly I'm the bad guy here!  I didn't realize it until I put
> on my spats and top hat and took a stroll on the green.  As I peered
> through my monocle at the Occupy people camped-out on my lawn, it hit
> me...how dare I offer a product that clearly only _some_ people want?
> I've been terribly insensitive...
> 
> But seriously, did you read the blog?  Did you checkout the links?
> Really, did you?  I'll bet(a) you didn't...
> 
> Earlier (on Facebook) you asked about a .BIN file.  Fahrfall is a
> cartridge game.  Moreover, it uses the address-dependant clocking mode
> and it needs to run from ROM to perform properly.  I have no plans
> for any new releases of .BIN or .WAV files for Fahrfall.  I would say
> I'm sorry, but the truth is that using that mode is the main reason
> I switched Fahrfall to being a cartridge in the first place!
> 
> As for ROM images, physical ROMs, or cartridges made with cases from
> other sources...this is the product I am offering now.  Anything else
> will have to wait.  If you don't want what I am offering, then just
> don't buy it.
> 
> As for additional batches, I have said and I continue to say that the
> availability of more packages will depend on the level of interest
> expressed.  At present, I would think that another batch seems likely.
> BUT...I don't know when it will come.
> 
> So, for those that _do_ want a Fahrfall cartridge and just can't
> wait, then I suggest that you either get yourself (or your agent) to
> CoCoFEST! or you get ready for the eBay auction starting next
> Saturday.
> 
> Personally, I want to see more CoCo cartridges available.  Homebrew
> cartridges are downright common on many other retro platforms,
> and I see no reason why we can't have them for the CoCo as well.
> Does anyone else want to see that too?  I hope so...
> 
> John

Raising his had and waving it wildly... I'll be at the Fest and I want
one.