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[Humanimal]

Hi,

 

I'm new here.

I quickly noticed the problem of having various versions of the same tables (VP8, VP9, VPX)

I wanted to run Back to the Future, Medieval Madness, Royal Flush series (among a few other ones) through VPX, but the rendering looks messed up and there are often issues with the scripts : function (or objects ?) names not recognized, messages saying more or less "use another version of the scripts", etc.

 

So I installed the latest VP9 and VP-Man but it was a bit tough to get the tables to run (with correct paths), so I gave both up.

 

I'm wondering if it would be complicated to make VPX backward compatible with older VP tables.

 

Edited by Humanimal, 15 October 2023 - 09:22 AM.

[jpsalas]

Not possible. There has been too many changes. Older VP didn't even had transparent ramps, everything was solid Remember VP is 23 years old So a lot has happened in this time

[Humanimal]

I didn't know VP was so old.
23 years ago I was stuck on an oldgamers forum and very focused on giving gamers tips for them to be able to run old gems under DOS and Win 98.

[anthias]

It's an interesting experience to go back and try tables from 23 years ago! We were all so excited and passionate back then, but the tables? The difference from them to now is so stark its mind blowing!

[djredick]

I'm wondering if it would be complicated to make VPX backward compatible with older VP tables.

 

This is exactly why I keep VP8 and VP8 exe's around, because not all of those tables have been converted to VPX.  Also I am one of those "completionist" people, so I like to have every real table made for VP.  

[Humanimal]

I'd like to get as many tables as possible with the best possible features and rendering.

Maybe I'll afford some hardware one day or another in order to get the most realistic experience.

EDIT : I mean adapted hardware because of my old hands...

Edited by Humanimal, 26 October 2023 - 05:20 PM.