Concerning IK89, the 'inkarat' file is a .9xz file. I accidentally uploaded the wrong file. However, it is identical to the .89z and works just fine on the TI-89. I will have this corrected for the next release.

Huh? I thought IK wouldn't even work on the 92+/v200.

That reminds me, you really should make a 92+/v200 port. It looks like such a fun game.

IK89 is not ported for the 92+ or V200... yet. The 'intkarat' file is just a boot loader. It does not contain any game logic. Be patient, I intend to port it to the 92+ and V200.

Boot loader? How'd you get a *.9xz boot loader?

Anyways, the game looks pretty big, have you PPG compressed it?

It won't work on my 89. I have HW version 2.something. I don't have a shell, because the README file said I didn't need one. Can someone help me get this great game working?

Run PreOS. That did it for me (for the old version, anyway). You shouldn't need a shell, but you may need a kernel.

Are you talking about IK or VSpace?

I can't get the game to work on my 89. I have the HW version 2.xx and no shell. Can someone help me get this great game to work?

Send me an email and I will help you get it working. drandall99@charter.net

This is because it tries to execute itself from FlashROM. You CANNOT just execute a program from FlashROM! This will NOT work! It may appear to work on some MaxMem'ed HW1 calculators, but even then it only works if you are lucky and the file is in the right place in archive.

The solution to your problem is to forget about the included launcher and to use the standard ttstart to run the main program directly instead.

Actually, he did not transfer all four files to the calc. Once he did that, it worked. However, I am interested in your comment about running from FLASH. I have a HW1 calc and it runs from FLASH just fine (just as you said). I guess I did not realize there was a difference in this area. Would you care to offer some suggestions to ensure it will run from FLASH in a HW2 calc. I would really appreciate it.

I think the program isn't actually executing from FlashROM, it is a copy in RAM that is executed. (Otherwise it wouldn't work.) I haven't double-checked though.

You're right. Any programs in Archive are first copied into RAM, then deleted after running. That's why programs in Archive that use self-modifying code don't work when they're archived.

I know that. :-)
It's just that his readme file talks about "executing from FlashROM", even though that's actually not what the included launcher is doing, it just copies it to RAM like all the other programs are doing. It wouldn't work otherwise for various reasons (relocation, global variables, execution protection, ...).

These two games are quite good looking. The only thing is why arent they for the Ti83+ series! J/k it would be cool if someone ported them but hey its ok! International Karate game is one that I like by its looks! So the programmer who made this master piece i applaud. Vector Space game is real cool looking and I the program is fixed in looks and grpahics then this game would be outstanding! So keep up the good works guys!

Yeah, the graphics on International Karate look amazing!!! Wish I had an 89 :-(....

Well, I just tried both of these programs, and they're both pretty fun. IK is great. I love the graphics and I can tell it will be a great game to play during my Chem class. Vector Space is nice, but it's pretty hard to beat. I've only beat it with the small, fast ship. I don't see how it's possible with the slow one. Anyway, great job to both of the authors!

You should write a review for them! Haven't seen a review from you yet. I thought you were the original supporter for reviews to return?

Pick up the packages, they make it easier to win with different ships... the next version coming out has difficulty settings, though.

Yeah. Like that, I've managed to beat the AI using everything except the REALLY slow ship.

Have you ever played SubSpace/Continuum? I tried to make some of the ships similar, and the slow ship is made to eb a heavy bomber... I should probably implement some sort of shielding, that ship is supposed to be high defense.

A heavy bomber like the Levi? You should probably add variable health, like Continuum, so the heavy bomber would be able to survive blasts.

Right, that's what I meant by shielding.