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Stilton: The way to do it is apparently to install the game onto your PC and then copy the installation across (less its own DosBox files) to your Android device and then point Android's DosBox at it. Opening the two programs on my tablet doesn't seem to indicate any problems.
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j0ekerr: Yes, but you see. What you're doing is feeding Dosbox turbo a script file to load and run the game. If there's even the slightest mistake in that file, it will just show you that blank screen. I've even found that things as morose as a whitespace ater a command, which in theory shouldn't have any effect, DO, fuck things up. That's why I was suggesting to fire up Dosbox and to load the game manually from the command line.
I get what you're saying :-)
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Stilton: The way to do it is apparently to install the game onto your PC and then copy the installation across (less its own DosBox files) to your Android device and then point Android's DosBox at it. Opening the two programs on my tablet doesn't seem to indicate any problems.
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EndreWhiteMane: That should be all that's needed, that's exactly the way dosbox works on Windows.
Does dosbox do anything when you start it on the Android or just sit there?
Opening the manager just gives a GOG-style set of wooden shelves with a default setup ready to be configured - but then its just a manager...

Turbo opens to a blue panel with some information commands which only apply to PC - the Android keyboard is ineffective. There's also some text beneath the panel and a flashing cursor waiting for input. As I understand it, Turbo is just waiting for the relevant information from the manager (where the configuration is done) to get the game going.
Post edited November 18, 2015 by Stilton
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Soccorro: Who wants some cake? :) *Throws cake at people*
Cake? My worst enemy!! ,','',',',>:-|
Well... maybe a little slice, since it is a special occasion :-)
*opens mouth to catch thrown cake*
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j0ekerr: Yes, but you see. What you're doing is feeding Dosbox turbo a script file to load and run the game. If there's even the slightest mistake in that file, it will just show you that blank screen. I've even found that things as morose as a whitespace ater a command, which in theory shouldn't have any effect, DO, fuck things up. That's why I was suggesting to fire up Dosbox and to load the game manually from the command line.
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Stilton: I get what you're saying :-)
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EndreWhiteMane: That should be all that's needed, that's exactly the way dosbox works on Windows.
Does dosbox do anything when you start it on the Android or just sit there?
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Stilton: Opening the manager just gives a GOG-style set of wooden shelves with a default setup ready to be configured - but then its just a manager...

Turbo opens to a blue panel with some information commands which only apply to PC - the Android keyboard is ineffective. There's also some text beneath the panel and a flashing cursor waiting for input. As I understand it, Turbo is just waiting for the relevant information from the manager (where the configuration is done) to get the game going.
That sounds normal.
I'll have to give it a go, their instructions are not the best I've ever seen. :-)
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EndreWhiteMane: That sounds normal.
I'll have to give it a go, their instructions are not the best I've ever seen. :-)
I'll be interested to see what you come up with. :-) I've never tried DosBox before, and adding Android into the mix seems like an invitation to frustration. And it seemed so straightforward....
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EndreWhiteMane: That sounds normal.
I'll have to give it a go, their instructions are not the best I've ever seen. :-)
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Stilton: I'll be interested to see what you come up with. :-) I've never tried DosBox before, and adding Android into the mix seems like an invitation to frustration. And it seemed so straightforward....
Don't feel bad, dosbox has a learning curve on Windows too, I still fight with it sometimes.
DosBox on Android? That sounds like fun. I should try that.
Did someone say cake? :-)

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So, we have a picture of your kitchen now?

Edit: BTW: That's awful! :-)
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moonshineshadow: DosBox on Android? That sounds like fun. I should try that.
It should be fun but from what I read frustrating might be a better word. ;)
Post edited November 18, 2015 by EndreWhiteMane
Whoa...a NSFCFFATMWADBWLATP warning might be nice :P
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moonshineshadow: DosBox on Android? That sounds like fun. I should try that.
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EndreWhiteMane: It should be fun but from what I read frustrating might be a better word. ;)
Sounds more like a challenge which would be fine since it gives me something to do.
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moonshineshadow: DosBox on Android? That sounds like fun. I should try that.
Get involved! The more the merrier :-)
Aaagh, you should've given us a warning!
Post edited November 18, 2015 by Stilton
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ElTerprise: Whoa...a NSFCFFATMWADBWLATP warning might be nice :P
Another German word? e__e
;-p
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ElTerprise: Whoa...a NSFCFFATMWADBWLATP warning might be nice :P
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AgentBirdnest: Another German word? e__e
;-p
I think it means not suitable for people who barf easily.
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AgentBirdnest: Another German word? e__e
;-p
No - a fancy made up abbreviation :P

Not Safe For Conversational Free For All Thread Members Who Are Drinking Beer While Looking At The Picture :P
Post edited November 18, 2015 by ElTerprise
Well, I'm off to the neighbors for a turkey dinner.
Thank you DD! :-)

See y'all in a while.