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Gordon posted 24-08-2001 06:27 PM GMT
As with the reviews, Anyone who thinks they might want to do a feature for the new Zzap!, just add your name and idea to the end of this post, then we have some idea for page counts. We'll set a deadline of, say, the end of August for people to reply to this. (Yes, I have learned to cut and paste).
G
Gordon posted 25-08-2001 12:16 AM GMT
btw, if there are no replies by then, we'll just stick with the excellent ideas we've already got.
G
Bazza posted 25-08-2001 01:27 AM GMT
How about a "Yossarian revealed", by Yossarian? :)
genrex posted 25-08-2001 05:45 AM GMT
How about an updated 'Where are they now!?!'. but seriously Gordo.... i think we just MAY have to forget that 'model thin' 32 page ish.... there's just tooooo much to tell! maybe if this thing really kicks off well and somebody else suggested, we should also go for ish 108!! :)
We should laso have a top 10 c64 tunes page. Coz half of the games i bought were just to dance to listen to that awesome hubbard tune! remember knucklebusters??? SID has always been one of the strengths of 64, so cant really ignore that.
Also, what are the chances to get any sponsors for our competitions!!! heheehee ok ok i agree its kinda far-fetched!!! ;)
BIGGEST JIM posted 25-08-2001 08:02 AM GMT
Err, call me stupid (thank you!) but should we actually post all our ideas again, when we already did it at the other subjectheader?
Or do we have to put 'm here, to make the m 'official'?
Rob
Gordon posted 25-08-2001 11:26 AM GMT
Hi Biggest Jim
This post is meant to be a focus for people who might not have read the other post -- but if you want to submit your idea(s) again, feel free to do so. ;o)
G
Dimitris Kiminas posted 25-08-2001 12:02 PM GMT
Here's guys...all the Oli Frey Artwork one
would wish for, in CRASH covers! :
http://www.mjwilson.demon.co.uk/crash/covers.htm
Just pick the piece of artwork you wish, then change it to serve our purpose. (Seasoned zzap! fans will recognize many of these covers used by ZZAP! for various purposes in the past...)
Dimitris
Bazza posted 25-08-2001 01:30 PM GMT
But all the Zzap covers are here on this site (or at least linked)
Matt posted 25-08-2001 05:55 PM GMT
I've posted this before, but here's an idea...
An article of past and present C64 composers would surely grab my attention guys! You could ask Chris Abbott (http://www.c64audio.com/) or Warren Pilkington (http://home.freeuk.net/wazzaw/HVSC/) to do such thing...
Keep up the work, I actually can't believe something like this is happening!
Cheers,
/Matt

Mort posted 25-08-2001 07:36 PM GMT
Just to make it official my Mort`s Techie bit in the middle featuring pc-64 connecting and maybe a short review of basic available hardware ie 1541,1541c,1701,1084 etc
Dimitris Kiminas posted 26-08-2001 12:21 AM GMT
@Bazza
We cannot use ZZAP! covers for the new ZZAP!,
that's why I'm pointing to the CRASH! covers
some of which were used as ZZAP! covers as
well. We only have to pick one and superimpose the ZZAP! logo and our 'headlines' over it so the lettering on the Crash! cover is completely covered.
@All
The last Zzap!backed issue was issue 23, so
these are the hot games of issue 24:
Gunship, Microprose 94%
Firetrack, Electronic Dreams 88%
Aliens, Electronic Dreams 81%
Also, there's Delta which was awarded 74%. We could include ith if we disagree with the review and want to correct an injustice... The problem with Delta was that other magazines, for example Commodore User, gave it very high marks, while ZZAP! gave it 74% dispite being a Newsfield mag and Thalamus being a Newsfield label. BTW, did you heard any explanation for this Gordon?
Dimitris
Gordon posted 26-08-2001 12:33 AM GMT
>The problem with Delta was that other magazines, for example Commodore User, gave it very high marks, while ZZAP! gave it 74% dispite being a Newsfield mag and Thalamus being a Newsfield label. BTW, did you heard any explanation for this Gordon?<
(from memory), wasn't it that Jaz hated it, for the perfectly valid reasons that, certainly at the beginning, you have no choice but to play the game a certain way? It also punishes you severely for failure later on...
G
BIGGEST JIM posted 26-08-2001 12:46 AM GMT
Yeah, I agree on that one, Gordon (I mean the Delta-thing)
Delta was quite frustrating. But still a sizzler though, in my humble (!?) opinion.
Issue 24 isn't a very HOT issue to zzap-back, why can't we pick one with more interesting games? Issues 28 to 33 are quite nifty!
G'night,
ROb
Bazza posted 26-08-2001 02:47 AM GMT
What about a review from the "real" Paul Sumner aka Dominic Handy.
Check out "http://www.mark-macrae.co.uk/sumner.htm"
Dimitris Kiminas posted 26-08-2001 11:52 AM GMT
@ Biggest Jim
Because the next one in line is issue 24, that's why! ZZAP! never jumped issues when zzap!backing.
BIGGEST JIM posted 26-08-2001 01:54 PM GMT
Hi folks,
YES Dimitris, I get the picture! :>)
On the other hand, why create such zzap 'dogmas', you know, this ain't no religion! ;>)
Byee ,Rob
farhan posted 30-08-2001 04:11 AM GMT
Hi, here are my ideas on some features I would like to see in the 'ZZAP-BACK' issue:
1. I do not know if it is technically possible, but what about an on-line ZZAP challenge (using emulators) done and reported? Other issues as to whom vs. whom on what game can be decided later if it is at all possible.
2. what about an article on the international popularity of ZZAP..people from different areas around the globe can chip in telling how popular C-64 and zzap was in their region. I can contribute on this one..having spent the ZZAP years in Karachi, Pakistan.

3. there should be an ultimate survey of all the ZZAPers we can get to on to vote for the best of zzap and c-64, overall games, tunes, graphics, reviewers etc. etc. also your most disagreed rating (as i see people mentioning delta)
4.Why not do a complimentary review of an Amiga and/or PC game, or just one multiformat review?..and compare how playability may (or may not) differ from machine to machine.
Bazza posted 30-08-2001 05:26 AM GMT
Idea #2 sounds like a definate winner!
It would be very interesting checking out the popularity of Zzap in other regions of the world.
lesdawsonslovechild posted 31-08-2001 12:19 PM GMT
I'd like to see a feature akin to the old 'that was the year that was' catching up on the missing years' high & lowlights. Or, looking at the best & worst releases for each year Zzap! was in circulation. Also a what are they doing now article would be a must. How about getting a few old faces together for a challenge of some sort???
CraigG posted 31-08-2001 03:57 PM GMT
The thing is, the 'best and worst' of each year was totally done to death in the last six or so issues of Commodore Force. Such an article would just be retreading the same old ground again.
As for old faces and a challenge, it remains to be seen how many of the 'old gang' will be helping out, but you never know.
Andy1 posted 31-08-2001 05:01 PM GMT
How about a 'Which c64 classics are crying out to be updated for modern machines?'
I've heard that International Karate is being converted to Gameboy advance, but what other games are a must? My vote goes to Paradroid, I know that Braybrook released Paradroid '90 on the ST and Amiga, but it wasn't a patch on the original (due to slow speed and the ST-inflicted virtical scrolling only). Just imagine a version of Paradroid for the modern-day machines...
Andy1 posted 31-08-2001 05:03 PM GMT
How about a 'Which c64 classics are crying out to be updated for modern machines?'
I've heard that International Karate is being converted to Gameboy advance, but what other games are a must? My vote goes to Paradroid, I know that Braybrook released Paradroid '90 on the ST and Amiga, but it wasn't a patch on the original (due to slow speed and the ST-inflicted virtical scrolling only). Just imagine a version of Paradroid for the modern-day machines...
Andy1 posted 31-08-2001 08:48 PM GMT
Sorry for the double-post guys, I was using a pathetically shit-slow PC at work.
Bazza posted 01-09-2001 02:15 AM GMT
Then I hope you get paid by the hour :)
smila posted 12-09-2001 04:20 PM GMT
iam currently working on a bruce lee remake
"BRUCE LEE 2001" check out mark rostens site
for some screenshots.
www.planetflibble.com/blitz/
PaulEMoz posted 13-09-2001 08:50 PM GMT
Oh man!! Just reading back through this thread, I saw a mention of Firetrack! I loved this game!! One of my best ever 2.99 purchases, and now I've found it for CCS64 too, fantastic. I think the only reason it didn't get a Sizzler was because it doesn't feature extra weapons, but if anyone liked Star Force in the arcades, then Firetrack is the game for you!

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Author	Topic: New Zzap! Project: submit your feature ideas
Gordon	posted 24-08-2001 06:27 PM GMT As with the reviews, Anyone who thinks they might want to do a feature for the new Zzap!, just add your name and idea to the end of this post, then we have some idea for page counts. We'll set a deadline of, say, the end of August for people to reply to this. (Yes, I have learned to cut and paste). G
Gordon	posted 25-08-2001 12:16 AM GMT btw, if there are no replies by then, we'll just stick with the excellent ideas we've already got. G
Bazza	posted 25-08-2001 01:27 AM GMT How about a "Yossarian revealed", by Yossarian? :)
genrex	posted 25-08-2001 05:45 AM GMT How about an updated 'Where are they now!?!'. but seriously Gordo.... i think we just MAY have to forget that 'model thin' 32 page ish.... there's just tooooo much to tell! maybe if this thing really kicks off well and somebody else suggested, we should also go for ish 108!! :) We should laso have a top 10 c64 tunes page. Coz half of the games i bought were just to dance to listen to that awesome hubbard tune! remember knucklebusters??? SID has always been one of the strengths of 64, so cant really ignore that. Also, what are the chances to get any sponsors for our competitions!!! heheehee ok ok i agree its kinda far-fetched!!! ;)
BIGGEST JIM	posted 25-08-2001 08:02 AM GMT Err, call me stupid (thank you!) but should we actually post all our ideas again, when we already did it at the other subjectheader? Or do we have to put 'm here, to make the m 'official'? Rob
Gordon	posted 25-08-2001 11:26 AM GMT Hi Biggest Jim This post is meant to be a focus for people who might not have read the other post -- but if you want to submit your idea(s) again, feel free to do so. ;o) G
Dimitris Kiminas	posted 25-08-2001 12:02 PM GMT Here's guys...all the Oli Frey Artwork one would wish for, in CRASH covers! : http://www.mjwilson.demon.co.uk/crash/covers.htm Just pick the piece of artwork you wish, then change it to serve our purpose. (Seasoned zzap! fans will recognize many of these covers used by ZZAP! for various purposes in the past...) Dimitris
Bazza	posted 25-08-2001 01:30 PM GMT But all the Zzap covers are here on this site (or at least linked)
Matt	posted 25-08-2001 05:55 PM GMT I've posted this before, but here's an idea... An article of past and present C64 composers would surely grab my attention guys! You could ask Chris Abbott (http://www.c64audio.com/) or Warren Pilkington (http://home.freeuk.net/wazzaw/HVSC/) to do such thing... Keep up the work, I actually can't believe something like this is happening! Cheers, /Matt
Mort	posted 25-08-2001 07:36 PM GMT Just to make it official my Mort`s Techie bit in the middle featuring pc-64 connecting and maybe a short review of basic available hardware ie 1541,1541c,1701,1084 etc
Dimitris Kiminas	posted 26-08-2001 12:21 AM GMT @Bazza We cannot use ZZAP! covers for the new ZZAP!, that's why I'm pointing to the CRASH! covers some of which were used as ZZAP! covers as well. We only have to pick one and superimpose the ZZAP! logo and our 'headlines' over it so the lettering on the Crash! cover is completely covered. @All The last Zzap!backed issue was issue 23, so these are the hot games of issue 24: Gunship, Microprose 94% Firetrack, Electronic Dreams 88% Aliens, Electronic Dreams 81% Also, there's Delta which was awarded 74%. We could include ith if we disagree with the review and want to correct an injustice... The problem with Delta was that other magazines, for example Commodore User, gave it very high marks, while ZZAP! gave it 74% dispite being a Newsfield mag and Thalamus being a Newsfield label. BTW, did you heard any explanation for this Gordon? Dimitris
Gordon	posted 26-08-2001 12:33 AM GMT >The problem with Delta was that other magazines, for example Commodore User, gave it very high marks, while ZZAP! gave it 74% dispite being a Newsfield mag and Thalamus being a Newsfield label. BTW, did you heard any explanation for this Gordon?< (from memory), wasn't it that Jaz hated it, for the perfectly valid reasons that, certainly at the beginning, you have no choice but to play the game a certain way? It also punishes you severely for failure later on... G
BIGGEST JIM	posted 26-08-2001 12:46 AM GMT Yeah, I agree on that one, Gordon (I mean the Delta-thing) Delta was quite frustrating. But still a sizzler though, in my humble (!?) opinion. Issue 24 isn't a very HOT issue to zzap-back, why can't we pick one with more interesting games? Issues 28 to 33 are quite nifty! G'night, ROb
Bazza	posted 26-08-2001 02:47 AM GMT What about a review from the "real" Paul Sumner aka Dominic Handy. Check out "http://www.mark-macrae.co.uk/sumner.htm"
Dimitris Kiminas	posted 26-08-2001 11:52 AM GMT @ Biggest Jim Because the next one in line is issue 24, that's why! ZZAP! never jumped issues when zzap!backing.
BIGGEST JIM	posted 26-08-2001 01:54 PM GMT Hi folks, YES Dimitris, I get the picture! :>) On the other hand, why create such zzap 'dogmas', you know, this ain't no religion! ;>) Byee ,Rob
farhan	posted 30-08-2001 04:11 AM GMT Hi, here are my ideas on some features I would like to see in the 'ZZAP-BACK' issue: 1. I do not know if it is technically possible, but what about an on-line ZZAP challenge (using emulators) done and reported? Other issues as to whom vs. whom on what game can be decided later if it is at all possible. 2. what about an article on the international popularity of ZZAP..people from different areas around the globe can chip in telling how popular C-64 and zzap was in their region. I can contribute on this one..having spent the ZZAP years in Karachi, Pakistan. 3. there should be an ultimate survey of all the ZZAPers we can get to on to vote for the best of zzap and c-64, overall games, tunes, graphics, reviewers etc. etc. also your most disagreed rating (as i see people mentioning delta) 4.Why not do a complimentary review of an Amiga and/or PC game, or just one multiformat review?..and compare how playability may (or may not) differ from machine to machine.
Bazza	posted 30-08-2001 05:26 AM GMT Idea #2 sounds like a definate winner! It would be very interesting checking out the popularity of Zzap in other regions of the world.
lesdawsonslovechild	posted 31-08-2001 12:19 PM GMT I'd like to see a feature akin to the old 'that was the year that was' catching up on the missing years' high & lowlights. Or, looking at the best & worst releases for each year Zzap! was in circulation. Also a what are they doing now article would be a must. How about getting a few old faces together for a challenge of some sort???
CraigG	posted 31-08-2001 03:57 PM GMT The thing is, the 'best and worst' of each year was totally done to death in the last six or so issues of Commodore Force. Such an article would just be retreading the same old ground again. As for old faces and a challenge, it remains to be seen how many of the 'old gang' will be helping out, but you never know.
Andy1	posted 31-08-2001 05:01 PM GMT How about a 'Which c64 classics are crying out to be updated for modern machines?' I've heard that International Karate is being converted to Gameboy advance, but what other games are a must? My vote goes to Paradroid, I know that Braybrook released Paradroid '90 on the ST and Amiga, but it wasn't a patch on the original (due to slow speed and the ST-inflicted virtical scrolling only). Just imagine a version of Paradroid for the modern-day machines...
Andy1	posted 31-08-2001 05:03 PM GMT How about a 'Which c64 classics are crying out to be updated for modern machines?' I've heard that International Karate is being converted to Gameboy advance, but what other games are a must? My vote goes to Paradroid, I know that Braybrook released Paradroid '90 on the ST and Amiga, but it wasn't a patch on the original (due to slow speed and the ST-inflicted virtical scrolling only). Just imagine a version of Paradroid for the modern-day machines...
Andy1	posted 31-08-2001 08:48 PM GMT Sorry for the double-post guys, I was using a pathetically shit-slow PC at work.
Bazza	posted 01-09-2001 02:15 AM GMT Then I hope you get paid by the hour :)
smila	posted 12-09-2001 04:20 PM GMT iam currently working on a bruce lee remake "BRUCE LEE 2001" check out mark rostens site for some screenshots. www.planetflibble.com/blitz/
PaulEMoz	posted 13-09-2001 08:50 PM GMT Oh man!! Just reading back through this thread, I saw a mention of Firetrack! I loved this game!! One of my best ever 2.99 purchases, and now I've found it for CCS64 too, fantastic. I think the only reason it didn't get a Sizzler was because it doesn't feature extra weapons, but if anyone liked Star Force in the arcades, then Firetrack is the game for you!