Also this "4Goal" version is nice and adds some new features again. One question I have here. There are alot different versions of your game now and every version has some good features. What do you think, about releasing a "4Goal Deluxe" or "4Goal DX" version, that has all these selectable features in one version of the game, choosable from a game-menue? And, if this would need too much memory, such a DX-version don't need to be a onefiler, it could also reload, some of these single modes, from a d64-file for example. Today there are alot of really good fastloaders on the C64, so also things like "loading time" is not a problem anymore, on this system. I think, having all features together in one version, could be a nice thing. And also a cartridge version of such a DX version would be great. What do you think?
Thanks for the suggestions and the support!
I really like the idea of a '4GOAL COLLECTION' or 'DX' version to unify everything and remove redundancies. I’ve actually been experimenting with loaders to group all the versions into a single menu, but I haven't achieved a stable result yet.
My initial focus was providing standalone .PRG files (inspired by the Oneload64 project) for quick and easy loading. While I know it's possible to bundle them into a single file or a .D64 with a menu, my available time for development is quite limited right now.
It is definitely on my 'to-do' list, but I don't have a specific release date yet. I'm still looking for the best technical solution to handle the memory and the transitions between the modules, but I’ll find a way!
Thanks again for the feedback and for helping the project grow. Cheers!
Hy. Okay, I understand. Maybe you find a good solution in the future, it would be nice. Or maybe someday, also one of the numerous C64 crackergroups will release a cartridge version (Easyflash maybe?) or a d64-version of the "4Goal" games in which all functions/versions are united? (Aaah, also a nice name would be "4Goal United" yeah). We will see.
I definitely like your 4goal games, because they are especially well suited as party games, played with friends and since my childhood, I always liked simultan games, in which more than one player is involved at the same time, because in my opinion, these games give the most fun. :-)
I’m glad to hear you enjoy the games! I totally agree with you—simultaneous multiplayer is where the most fun is, especially in a party setting. That was exactly my goal with this series.
'4GOAL United' is actually a fantastic name! I might just use that for the final collection.
Also, I have some good news: I’ve made some recent progress with loading chains that might allow me to put everything together into a single .D64 disk image sooner than I expected. It would allow all the different modes to be accessible in one place while keeping the transitions smooth.
Thank you for the encouragement and the great naming idea! I'll keep working on it as time allows. Cheers!
Hi Sparky-D!
I have some great news: I followed your suggestion and created 4GOAL UNITED!
I used everything I've learned so far about loading chains to group all the versions into a single .D64 distribution. I think it’s much better organized now and definitely simpler for people to enjoy all the different modes without any hassle.
Thank you so much for the naming idea and for the encouragement! It really helped me find the best way to wrap up the series.
Please, take a look here: https://emmonks.itch.io/4goal-united
Cheers!