Project64’s Future (donations and v1.7 beta development)

[firefox]

Even so, when donating with paypal, don't you enter the US amount to send? In that case, it will converted to your local currency and deducted automatically.

really? i'll try it tomorrow
thank you :)

[augias]

I donated $20 yesterday. How do I get to the download of the 1.7 beta? I didn't get the password yet...
my email address (that I used to send the money with paypal) is alh@juilliard.edu

keep up the great work!

[squall_leonhart]

id donate,.. but i dunno what currency to convert to from Aussie dollar :|

[zilmar]

20 US is about 26 AUS

[squall_leonhart]

serious :O

i thought it'd be like 40 :|... damn....

why the hell do computer games cost double here then they do in the us then!

what a rort!

*protests to someone*

ok if thats the case, i'll setup up a paypal account when i reactivate my savings card.

[Doomulation]

Squall,
when you pay through paypal, the currency exchange is done automatically. Just enter the correct amount of US dollars and that's what you will donate.

[squall_leonhart]

will do, i've had enough if being on the outside of this beta lol, im testing everything else lol.

[Doomulation]

Good to see someone else donating. You don't need to really do anything after you've donated, though. You can just stand aside and watch and take part in a few discussions, if you want.

[squall_leonhart]

wheres the point of that?. the only way to make a program better is by reporting problems and bugs. :P

[TysonMcClure]

I think hey you pikachu microphone emulation would be awesome!
I also think hat 1.7 beta should be open when beta 2 comes out for donators .

[Doomulation]

First, Pj beta IS open. You just donate $20 for access. Is that too much to ask?
Second, there is no beta 1, beta 2. We get beta builds all the time. For donators, of course.

[mudlord]

You've just scored yourselves another donator. :) As soon as I apply for and recieve a debit card (which will be in the next 2 weeks, possibly even earlier), you will get $20, and possibly more..(if I have any spare change).

I love what you guys are doing in the project so far, hopefully by my future donations, it will you help you guys out. I'm honestly not that interested in the beta, but it would be nice to give back to the community thats doing a great job of what its currenty doing.

[neferiu.com]

...so i donated. :) thanks for your hard work. Im pleased to play Smash Bros again without having to get my N64 back from my buddy's little sister.

[Changeling]

Hey Doomulation.

Could you make an educated guess when 1.7 will be released please? The only reason I ask is K-Man won't continue doing work on Ocarina until the new Project 64 is released, not a beta.

I'm sorry if that question gets on your nerves in some way.

[axcc123]

i will be released when it released

[Doomulation]

Hey Doomulation.

Could you make an educated guess when 1.7 will be released please? The only reason I ask is K-Man won't continue doing work on Ocarina until the new Project 64 is released, not a beta.

I'm sorry if that question gets on your nerves in some way.

No idea.
Donate and see for yourself as a release approaches.

[Changeling]

I figured that would be the response. Can I ask two more questions though? People have been donating for about a year now...how much money have you accumulated and how much more do you need? I'm not saying I would never donate, but I'm just curious about a few things before I do.

Oh and a question for axcc123, are you even part of the development team?

[squall_leonhart]

axcc is no one special,just a normal forum user like the rest of us.

wish i knew more about the Pj64 core.. maybe i could help zilmar with it.. but... im no coder...

[zilmar]

I figured that would be the response. Can I ask two more questions though? People have been donating for about a year now...how much money have you accumulated and how much more do you need? I'm not saying I would never donate, but I'm just curious about a few things before I do.

Oh and a question for axcc123, are you even part of the development team?


axcc123 is not part of the pj64 team. With all the people who donated, who I am thankful to, I would have gotten maybe about the value of 3 weeks worth of pay.

Considering I started this project over 8 years ago, it is not much.

[squall_leonhart]

i'd donate a winning lotto ticket if i had one LOL

but then we'd never see project 64 1.7 :P

[X-Fi6]

OK, just for everyone who keeps on bugging everyone for the release date, here's a little something for ya:


Donations are a way for any user to support the PJ64 team while we work on the next version. As an extra thank you to our supporters - and to allow participation - if you donate $20USD or more you will gain access to past, current and future beta (work in progress) builds between v1.6 and the next public release ("v1.7 final", not expected before 2008). You only need donate once for an account - it's not a subscription!

You can see it from here:

Project64 (http://www.pj64.net/main/donations.html)

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OK, now I have a little question. For the developers of PJ64: $20 isn't exactly very much. But after 5 people that's already $100. You must be making a lot of money off of this. I think you should release PJ64 by around the time people are done buying.

[squall_leonhart]

its not that simple, Zilmar is the master mind behind the core and he doesn't have enough time to work on it as much as is needed, so it'll take as long as it takes

[Iconoclast]

Perhaps an option to customize the interface of Project64? Like, hide/show particular menu options? The reason I suggest this is because of that annoying Full Screen option under the Options menu. Almost every time I'm trying to test an N64 game, figuring out how to get it working best, configure Graphics Plugin...I accidentally hit the goddamn full screen option instead. Of course, if I were more cautious, this wouldn't be such a problem, and I do like full screen mode, but not while I'm testing games out. I once had to set my PC to Stand By mode and then log back in just because of what full screen mode did to my PC once when I used glN64.

Wait a minute...how can I accidentally hit "Full Screen" if the "Always on Top" option is between "Full Screen" and "Configure Graphics Plugin?" Is there some sort of bug I caught, here? Or is my aiming extremely off?

[mudlord]

Donated $30 USD :). Just waiting for access to be a member of pj64.net now :)

EDIT:
Wait a minute...how can I accidentally hit "Full Screen" if the "Always on Top" option is between "Full Screen" and "Configure Graphics Plugin?" Is there some sort of bug I caught, here? Or is my aiming extremely off?

Not really sure. I never ran into that problem before with PJ64 1.6..

[Zorcher]

I just donated as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to help and find some bugs.

This project definately looks promising, considering how much I like how PJ64 v1.6 turned out. :bouncy:

[alienjones]

Well I donated a few days ago...but still haven't got my email :/

[zilmar]

alienjones sent you the details via a PM

[jens42]

donated on thursday but no email :( Looking forward to testing the new version!!

[trebius]

I donated myself a few days ago but haven't yet got an e-mail. Any chance of one?

Thanks and keep up the awesome work!

[zilmar]

ok Both of you should have a private message now with your details

[rbvaugh]

I became a member in July 2006 but. recently I began receiving a message that 1.7 Beta is for members only. How do I resolve this?

[Doomulation]

I'm sorry, didn't you understand the last reply or do you think this is the beta forum?

[ggantt]

Infact, It was weird, I filled out the Forgot Password form, got a Regenerated Password from pj64.net and submitted it, It Successfully logged me in (as in, I did not get a wrong username / password error) however, I got a a message saying "Your Login is Blocked, Please contact the administrator" I never did innitiially recieve an e-mail from pj64.net, so i'm not sure how I have a username/password that worked.
However, I paid the $20 to support the team, a hearty contribution from an eager fellow gamer.
I want to be a beta-tester!

[axcc123]

pm zilmar and ask him for your details

[bigcatchris]

just donated great work guys!

[morikaweb]

I donated yesterday but haven't gotten my login info yet, I donated with the same email as this forum account, if you need more info e-mail me.

[axcc123]

pm zilmar about it

[squall_leonhart]

Zilmar is currently celebrating christmas and might not respond for a few days..

tomorrow is also a public holiday... i believe...

[buthead]

30 hours and counting! Hate to bug you. Just Cant wait to try out the beta (1.7)
Havent receved my conformation e-mail yet, for my donation of 20.00$ through paypal. Yes I checked my spam folder before posting here. Hope nothing went haywire in the transaction! Here is the NFO:

Transaction ID: 1H639378TM531502X
Item Price: $20.00 USD
Total: $20.00 USD
Item/Product Name: Support Project64 developlment
Invoice ID: 38195
Buyer: John R McGill jr

[axcc123]

pm zilmar about it

[Smiff]

sorry to anyone waiting, we just tried to move the site and it went wrong, mail send stopped working for a bit. but making sure donators are happy is about zilmar's highest priority so don't stress out he'll get to you :)

[DoctorJ1976]

Ok, I have had to go through all of the hassles of registering just to report something that I think you may be interested to know, I would have sent this via e-mail if I could find a e-mail address to send it to.

Somebody has posted the 1.7 Beta of Project64 on weknowaboutitalreadypleasedon'tpostlinks toit.com, when its downloaded it says that it is registered to a 'Leroy Jenkins'

Heres a copy of the torrent file from the site if that is of any use: -
'removed by mod'

And the link to page on 'thatsite':

'removed'

[Trotterwatch]

Thanks for letting them know, but believe me this information is common knowledge and shouldn't be posted on this forum (do it via PM if needs be).

[DoctorJ1976]

Sorry but, I have just reviewed the posts that other people have posted on this subject and about that the emulator is not meant to work due to the anti-piracy measures? What anti-piracy measures? I only found out that about the message saying that the beta is for members only on this forum. I downloaded the leaked beta and it worked first time without any errors/nags what soever. Is this cracked or has somebody figured out how the protection works: -

The file date of the executable is Oct 17 2006

Files included in the package: -

Project64_1_7_0_45.exe
zlib1.dll
_trash.tmp
Project64.rdb
p64_17045-lj.nfo
Project64.cache3
Settings.ini
Sys Log.txt

[Doomulation]

Either of the two. It is certainly protected by anti-leak measures.

[squall_leonhart]

luckily the main part that matters (the core) has not been included in the package....

[DoctorJ1976]

If you mean the the 'Jabo_Direct3D8.dll' from the plug in folder, it was included, I just forgot to list it but the text file said to copy the sound, controller and rsp plug ins from the 1.6 release. The only game that I have tested the 1.7 version on is Starwars Rogue Squadron but even though it did run, there still seemed to be graphics problems (jumpy graphics, etc), I was more interesting at just having a look at the options dialogues to see what new options had been added rather than actually using it to play games (I will wait for the official release to do that)

[squall_leonhart]

no, i do not, i already know about what is in the contents of the package as i have already downloaded it and inspected it about 2 months ago, when i spotted it on a certain site, i was talking to Zilmar about it being on certain sites which were unaccessible to most people, when i decided to run a google search,... unfortunately it turned up on a well known site and upon downloading i discovered it was the cracked and leaked build, which i reported to Zilmar,

i took a fair look at the emulator, making note of what is missing, and will indeed urge people not to download it, as i have since removed it myself, the download does not include the 1.7 core, which is the heart of project64, and also that there is a great number of bugs, and crash issues, i also noticed that a few were in regards to source files.. which i hope are fixed in the final.

i also took rogue squadron for a spin and got better results with it then you, even though the core is not in the package, it can still run on the 1.6 core, once you tweak it a fair bit.

anyway, as i said, i removed it, and i urge people not to even bother with the leak if they do manage to come across it as this build does not represennt a finished stable product, and is not supported anywhere. Any Data Loss is not the responsibility of the PJ64 team as this is not an official release, if it destroys your computer, its your own fault for using it.

[Noobnugget]

anti-piracy(or leak) measures? are you kidding me? is that a joke? are they that desperate for peoples money that they'll put "anti-piracy measures" into an incomplete piece of beta software, which at this rate wont be done till.... never?

*awaits the inevitable fanboy flames, or mod censorship*

[Doomulation]

No, they put it in the software so that assholes won't leak the beta. It's something they're working hard on and they want only the ones who donate (or show that they care for Pj's future) gets it. It's a sort of a thank you and if people go around handing it out to other people who just want it because they're greedy, then...
Put yourself in Zilmar & Jabo's shoes and imagine yourself the scenario when someone would leak or steal your software without your permission.

[gsboi15]

hey just a question about 1.7

I saw somewhere on the forum a screenshot of the widescreen feature a while ago (showing OoT), and I was just wondering if its possible to incorporate moving the HUD to the edges of the screen? I know the Wii does it for its games and I fiqure it should be possible to work something to move the HUDs of n64 games in project64 for the widescreen feature. that would be sweeet.

[squall_leonhart]

gsboi, Wii games are designed to do that, where as N64 games, are not.

[gsboi15]

i realize that...I was just saying that since the hud is put on top of the 3d graphics that a fix could be made to move the pieces around...

[squall_leonhart]

you would need to hack the rom memory points, (ie, gameshark code)

[smgirl825]

It stinks that I don't have a cedit card either.:ranting:

[Doomulation]

Since you're paying through paypal, you can use any transaction paypal supports, like transfering from your bank account.

[Shiverwarp]

Have they closed donations? I get a 404 error

[Gent]

No the donations sections is still very active.

I just checked to make sure the page was working and it is fine.

[zilmar]

Have they closed donations? I get a 404 error

actually the site's friendly links seem to have been playing up, I have removed them and will look at getting the correct again when I finish the new site.

[squall_leonhart]

Jabo's D3D plugin NEEDS the blurr effect used in conkers bfd...

and a few other things. for instance, Power Rangers light speed rescue plays up on jabo's

Black screen on Glide64
Works (some slowdowns) on Rice Video 6.10

[DarthDazDC]

seems like its comin along a treat, keep up the fantastic work :D :party: :D

[A.I.]

It may be a long way off but will there be something special organized for Pj1.7 on it's release date?

Somebody mentioned t-shirts and that got me thinking (more like day dreaming really) how cool would it be if there were official Pj64 merchandise given away as prizes such as mouse pads, cd wallets, etc. that could be purchased later which would no doubt help support the Pj64 team tweak 1.7 to perfection and for a future re-build if necessary.

And totally off the wall, if Pj64 (and emulation in general) ever took off and became mainstream how awesome would it be to have a Emu-Talk Convention similiar say to the Tokyo Game Show but on a much smaller scale.

Of course, organizing an event like this would be down right logistically and financially impossible but imagine everyone walking around wearing avatar badges and carrying Pj64 showbags! :D

[djlarz]

Once I get some money on my PayPal account, I'll donate for this great cause. Project64 is the best emulator around, and it's the only one I use. ^^

[axcc123]

check this out

[flinto]

Golden eye with Sky, Cool

1.7 Seems to be making a lot of very positive progress, I'm really pleased to see it.

[A.I.]

That's no biggie, you can get sky with Rice video plugin.

[mudlord]

That's no biggie, you can get sky with Rice video plugin.

You could....but the sky isnt dynamic. It doesnt render it correctly....

[A.I.]

Damn! I'm starting to get a non-beta inferior complex! :(

[ShadowFX]

check this out
It's coming along nicely but it still needs some more polishing. It's getting there though, the beta program is worth every dollar :king:

[LinkTheHero]

Hi can anyone tell me how much i would need to donate casus i am from the UK? and if its $20 how much would tht be in Pounds?

[smcd]

Hi can anyone tell me how much i would need to donate casus i am from the UK? and if its $20 how much would tht be in Pounds?

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Use that. It appears to be around a 2:1 ratio, so about £10

[Smiff]

Of course, organizing an event like this would be down right logistically and financially impossible but imagine everyone walking around wearing avatar badges and carrying Pj64 showbags! :D

hey, now we have a half decent logo, maybe, just maybe.. :) people might not be embarrassed to wear it? :p

[A.I.]

hey, now we have a half decent logo, maybe, just maybe.. :) people might not be embarrassed to wear it? :p

I would proudly wear a pj64 t-shirt if there was one available - I might just have to get one made. Infact, i got the new pj64 logo as a screensaver on my phone. :)