Re: LemminGS more problems

[Polymorph <polymorph69@hotmail.com>]

On Jun 24, 11:48 pm, magnusfalkirk <dean.pha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jun 19, 7:12 pm, Polymorph <polymorp...@hotmail.com> wrote:> Dean,
>
>
>
> > check out the readme file found in the disk image - it lists the
> > requirements for the game . I know it highly recommends having an
> > accelerator, but I don't remember the actual memory requirements. I
> > have a feeling your correct though - 768K is a bit light on for a game
> > such as this one (loads of sprites, music, etc...).
>
> > Just so you know, I downloaded the disk image and it runs great on my
> > 4Mb ROM03 with newly added ZipGSX (oh yeah!).
>
> > cheers,
> > -p
>
> Polymorph,
>
> I took your advice and did a COMPLETE read thru of the docs for
> LemminGS and it looks like you're right, my system doesn't have enough
> memory to run the game. It requires 700k of FREE memory to run. So now
> I've got two alternatives:
>
> 1) Keep a sharp eye out on Ebay, and maybe other places, to see if I
> can find a 4MB memory card for my GS (hopefully at a reasonable
> price).
>
> or
>
> 2) Replace the ROM 01 motherboard in my GS with the ROM 03 motherboard
> I bought before I got the GS (I had been hoping to get a ROM 01
> motherboard so I could do brain surgery on my //e), and then, of
> course, take the memory card from the ROM 01, upgrade it to 1MB since
> it's only at 512k right now, and put it in the GS so I'll have a total
> of 2MB of memory.
>
> Any suggestions as to which might be easier?
>
> Thanks,
> Dean

Dean,

To answer your question - although technically speaking buying a 4Mb
card off eBay is probably the easiest solution (and you will probably
be glad you did), it is also pretty simple to replace a motherboard in
the IIgs. It really depends on how much you're willing to spend. A 4Mb
card is going to set you back somewhere in the US$80 - $100 region
these days. Although not "abundant", they do appear fairly regularly
on eBay.

Just remember, when replacing your IIgs motherboard (if you decide to
do this),  you need to remove the small plate at the front of the IIgs
(the plate with the power light slit) by releasing the catches on the
underside of the IIgs (I think there are 4 of them from memory). Once
that is off, its plain sailing to replace the motherboard as it simply
clicks in.

OK here's what I recommend - upgrade your ROM01 with your ROM03 as a
temporary solution (or a permanent one if you like). And keep your
eyes open for a 4Mb card - it is probably more beneficial to buy the
4Mb card than spending money upgrading the 1Mb card.

Hope this is helpful.

cheers,
-p