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Got the Bug again....
« on: April 15, 2012, 12:35:36 AM »
Ok, my little story..
I've been a miggy user ever since when...  a silent lurker in these forums but always hands-on active.
Left for a while because of personal things but got the Amiga bug again (again..again) about a year ago.
Decided to trick up my A2k (see avatar) and have enjoyed countless gaming/demo sessions on it. However, I got bored with seeing 'requires AGA' or 'not enough memory' when trying things on my (somewhat vast) collection of cover CD's. Especially demos! Not happy with this, a choice arose. Upgrade my A1200 or replace the A4k I sold years ago (regrets!)
Much money later, I now have (in order of purchase)-

Amiga 4000 in Micronik tower (the one with the front door) + bus board
4GB CF HDD
A3640@33mhz
3.1 Roms
Cybervision 64/3D

Now that I'm enjoying all of these colours and pixels I'm wondering what more I am missing and what more this machine has to give.

Now my question to you good people is where should I go from here?
Please bear in mind that I'm under no illusions of going on the Net with it but, really do enjoy demos and gaming.
Your suggestions are welcomed :)
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Re: Got the Bug again....
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2012, 01:06:14 AM »
Thanks amiman99. Never really understood the video toaster thing. Just googled it and still don't. Can't see what it can offer other than video effect creating which I'm not into (if I'm wrong please shout at me!)
Had a 060 in my original A4k so I think that's what is next... or a PPC but I'm not sure if what I'll get is worth it (remember I like the 'classic' amiga experience)
Zorram - yup, thought that might be the next step too ;)
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Re: Got the Bug again....
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2012, 01:34:08 AM »
Quote from: magnetic;688532
Tbh sounds like a toasted would be of no use to u. As would an 060 board. Your 040 is plenty for now. You should look into doing fun stuff like mod tracking-audio video sampling-animation with dpaint-et c. There is much more to Amiga than games or demos.


Now that's just what I'm thinking! I've used octamed loads in the past, still think I have some of my old tracks somewhere.... as for Deluxe Paint, I did my school art qualification on that in the day! even won a book token for designing the school christmas card back in 95! ... memories.
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Re: Got the Bug again....
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2012, 09:33:39 PM »
Quote from: Robert17;688572
If you're in Cleethorpes, you could pop into the Lincs Amiga Group's next meeting, Saturday June 2nd,

See: http://lincsamiga.org.uk/

Robert


Hi Robert. I signed up for the LAG newsletter and full intended to pop down the other Saturday to meet you guys. Unfortunately, on the Friday I got a stomach bug so it didn't happen. Look forward to meeting up in June though :)
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Re: Got the Bug again....
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2012, 07:28:05 PM »
@A3KOne: Thanks. I considered PPC but it's MUCH money so I think a 060 be be next. Also considering a 128mb Zorram module for now. Sorry to hear about your 9/11 related troubles. I hope you find your feet and get back into Amiga's soon.
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Re: Got the Bug again....
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2012, 07:30:22 PM »
@Ryu
 Hello to you sir. Is there a reason that you (-) S****horpe? nothing to do with the word in the middle I hope ;) (only joking)

edit - Ah I see! censorship. Didn't know it did that on here
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