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May you get what you want and need! May your loved ones be present and their travels safe! May your heart be filled with joy and love! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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I wrote this on Facebook tonight and their AI removed it citing cyber security concerns. I thought it seemed good so wanted to share. More an example of how clever AI is getting. May seem funny now, but trust me, from an expert, it is no joke. 2026 (maybe 2027) will be a significant year in human history. However, it is mostly smoke and mirrors right now. It is just computer programming and software, but they call it AI. There is nothing intelligent or artificial about it. Dismissing bad actors for now it is the lack of people in power's intelligence and their apathy (and laziness and to save money) as the biggest issue we face. It is how some will trust it without question and blame it for their actions. That has happened already. Unlike technology of the past one of the primary goals is for it to seem as real as possible. It lies to you rather than say it does not know. They call it AI delusions but it is an intentional part of the programming. VPN and ad/tracker blocker is now a necessity not a nice to have and that will be good for only so long. Buy it now before you are asked for your papers to do so and don't complain about it as they put it under the umbrella of protecting children who by the way will be tracked and monitored for the rest of their lives (we will welcome it into our homes). You would think it's science fiction and paranoia but it is very real unfortunately. Take solace that it is already too late and not much anyone can do. Our generation will also be dead before too long and immigrants are the least of your problems! If anyone cares or even understands, Muhlvad or Proton for VPN. (Nord and a few others are the McDonalds of VPN's and free one's are 'dangerous'.) The AI and privacy concerns are separate issues and also spilt between commercial and political interests, but they are intertwined and linked to advancements in technology and that will become more apparent soon. If there is a conspiracy theory or valid reason behind what governments and tycoons around the world are doing, who knows, these are just the facts and these people do not value freedom. "You may feel free in the future but it is an illusion and they may not want you to feel free." Proudly not written by AI. Tom Speirs. 2025 Ps: Shortly after writing this, Facebook removed it and restricted my account. AI at work for you but pretty ironic.2 points
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according to zaccaria pinball developper, you need to disable steam's online mode to offline in settings, when doing this according to them there will be no dialog displayed and the tables should continue to load
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Epic game store support. View the full article2 points
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The PinballX frontend. Latest version. Full install. Note: You will need to create an account to download this file if you are not already a member.1 point -
This brings back some memories of a simpler, more civilized time long, long ago.... Two Telnet "links" in the image to access the OG BBS or the new modern version.
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https://cybercultural.com/p/internet-1997/1 point
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…….all that along with compressed music that sounded straight from the Atari age.1 point
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Awesome 🙌 Thanks Tom!1 point
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Ha ! Mickey is me ! Didn't see that message yet. Thanks for notifying. I hope this workaround works1 point
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@tthurman I *FINALLY* have a build that will put my original Steam Controller to use! And, if I choose, it can play PONG! I acquired an HP Pavilion 590-p0024 with the following specs: Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Memory (RAM): 12GB DDR4 (Shared with integrated graphics, expandable to 32GB) Storage: 1TB SSD Operating System: Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon Vega Graphics (from the CPU) Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB A 3.1, USB A 2.0, USB C ports SATA ports: 3 Optical Drive: DVD RW Power Supply: 180w I made the following additions/upgrades: Upgraded CPU (eBay): AMD CPU Ryzen 7 2700 3.2GHZ Socket AM4 Added discrete GPU (eBay): GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6500 XT EAGLE 4GB GDDR6 GPU Added Wifi/Bluetooth PCI card (Linux Compatible): OKN WiFi 6E AX5400 PCIe WiFi Card for Desktop PC (Intel AX210) Bluetooth 5.3, WPA3, 802.11AXE Tri Band Wireless Adapter with MU-MIMO, OFDMA Added 1TB M.2 NVME SSD: WD Blue SN5100 1TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 4.0 - Read Speeds Up to 7,100MB/s, Upgrade Storage for PC/Laptops - WDS100T5B0E Added 4TB HDD: Seagate BarraCuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch Sata 6 Gb/s 5400 RPM 256MB Cache Upgraded RAM to 32GB: Timetec Premium 32GB KIT(2x16GB) DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 Non-ECC Unbuffered 1.2V CL19 2Rx8288 Pin UDIMM Upgraded PSU to 400w (eBay): L04618-800 400W Power Supply For HP 590 OS: Windows 11 Home The PC is a short form factor, using the HP "Sunflower" motherboard, which is limited to one PCI-E 16 and one PCI-E 1 slot, no additional USB headers, and 3 SATA ports. I may decide to add another SSD or HDD, but for now, I think 2TB total storage will do. For initial testing of components, I installed Windows 11 Home on the NVME drive. Part of me says: "Why not setup a dual-boot with Bazzite?" Another part of me screams: "You whiny, insecure BEYOTCH! Rip the damned Band-Aid off and get on with it and go full-on Linux with the build!" 🤬 Part of me says: "I think I need a hug..." More to follow...
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Attachment in first post updated to V2.1.1, small change to use https to reflect changes on the pinemhi website. Thanks @Mike_da_Spike1 point
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Mucho cajones! Me, not so much. I'll stick to the bunny slopes!1 point
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i cant get the program to use b2s server in frount end the last it worked was in 6.11 it could be something to do with direct output or b2s server bu havn't found a soluction yet i will report back when i find the answer.1 point
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just when it draws it. i think the answer is no to that.1 point
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Mines right next to the Steam link I never used.1 point
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I got this fixed. I had also installed GameEx (when I was having exit key problems I tried GameEx, but never set it up. I deleted it for the sake of not having something else conflicting with PinballX. I reinstalled 6.95 (it's what I had on the desktop) and that did it. I think it was the reinstall that did it, not Game Ex. But, I wanted to make sure I didn't have 2 things fighting each other to read an xml- stranger things have happened... Thanks guys. 😀1 point
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Epic game store support. View the full article1 point
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All done now. There are lots of variables to configure when I set up the servers as new and I had a new server software to learn too.1 point
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Logs shows an error; 22:56:44.36 12/4/2025: Initial load gamelist took: 0ms 22:56:44.36 12/4/2025: Finding and matching artwork and videos 22:56:44.36 12/4/2025: Took: 0ms 22:56:44.36 12/4/2025: Started 22:56:55.67 12/4/2025: Error. Exiting 22:56:55.67 12/4/2025: 22:56:55.67 12/4/2025: Index was outside the bounds of the array. 22:56:55.69 12/4/2025: at ao.bb() 22:56:55.69 12/4/2025: at ao.b4() 22:56:55.69 12/4/2025: at ao.b6() And no database/gamelist is found, so yes a corrupt database xml file is possible. I think only system_1 (MAME) is enabled so C:\PinballX\Databases\MAME.xml is the suspect. If you add games manually to the xml you might have made an error, so switch to a backup and try that (if you have one), or attach a copy of the suspect MAME.xml here (i can try and load it in PinballX to confirm if it is the issue)1 point
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Now that @Tom Speirs did a great job to allow animated GIF's as system files and wheels, there should be a topic to start with animated GIFs. I started with an animated Fx3 logo. Who will follow ? (just put this file in the 'Media\system logos' folder)
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From some of the YouTube chatter, we can probably expect similar performance curves as we did with consoles vs. PCs - not the ultimate, but still pretty damned good. Since they can flex their experience with Steam Deck, I fully expect that it will be successful. I am waiting to see the pricing as It may be something I consider for the living room next year. Now where did I put that original Steam controller I bought and never used? 😵💫1 point
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I think it will do very well, that’s unless it’s severely underpowered.1 point
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Right but from a gamer consumer standpoint it's a console that will run out of the box. For the PC builders (meaning us) it's under-powered. But then, to us, so is an XBox or PlayStation. I may get one on the used market to check it out. I do have a Deck after all. I'm not immune to the charms dammit!! My opinion is it will have a good sales run considering the target audience and STEAM(!!!!!1!1!1!1111). 🤣1 point
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Speaking about "dark side" powers, the following is a screen cap from my phone yesterday when I opened a new Chrome tab and these two articles were stacked in the order below: All I can say is, "Damn, Ahsoka! Close the door when you need to potty - and light a match when you are done, 'cause dayum!"
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What Draco is trying to say is we need more diagnostic data to fix. Thanks.1 point
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the US and abroad!1 point
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Hi all, I’ve put together a cleaned and updated XML file for Zaccaria Pinball, based on the naming structure originally compiled by @joyrider3774. His excellent work laid the foundation (he really need to explain how he get all the correct table names ) I’ve simply tried to ensure consistency across all 168 tables, including the POSTAL packs and newer Magic Pixel releases. Each pinball table in the XML includes a type field, which traditionally reflects the hardware generation of the original machine. In most cases, this is either: EM – Electro-mechanical: Tables from the 1970s with mechanical scoring reels, bells, and relays. SS – Solid-state: Later Zaccaria machines from the 1980s with digital displays and electronic sound boards. However, since Magic Pixel has introduced multiple digital reinterpretations and original creations, we’ve expanded the type field to better reflect the style or version of each table. This helps distinguish between physical recreations, stylized variants, and fantasy-themed originals. Here’s the full breakdown: type Meaning Description EM Electro-mechanical Original 1970s Zaccaria tables with mechanical scoring and chimes. SS Solid-state 1980s Zaccaria tables with electronic scoring and sound. RM Remake Faithful digital recreations of original Zaccaria tables. RT Retro Stylized retro versions with simplified visuals or gameplay. DX Deluxe Enhanced editions with modern graphics, lighting, and effects. AW Adventure/Wizard Original Magic Pixel fantasy tables, not based on real machines. The goal is to provide a reliable base for anyone integrating Zaccaria tables into their own frontend, launcher, or tooling. Original thread by @AndyMcDandy: guide zaccaria finally has direct table launch Steam guide reference by @joyrider3774: Steam Zaccaria Guide Feel free to use, adapt, or suggest improvements. I’ll keep it updated as needed. Download file : Zaccaria Pinball.xml1 point
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These are an improved version of DMD style company logo animations (originally posted https://www.gameex.info/forums/topic/24176-animated-system-logos-wheels) along with some neon type animations to cover other years / manufacturers. Png files included are animated pngs. Note that the previews are on a white background, these files look better where they are intended to be used, on the dark semi transparent Additional Detail area of PinballX. Files included (ALT is used to indicate alternatives for the main version of a file, remove the ALT part to use it in PinballX); DMD Style Alvin G.gif Bally (1991-).gif Bally (1991-)ALT.gif * Alternative Bally animation, could be renamed and used for games listed as Midway Barnstorm Games.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Capcom.gif CapcomALT.gif Data East (1991-).gif Data East (1991-)ALT1.gif * Alternative DE animation, rename to use Data East (1991-)ALT2.gif * Alternative DE animation, rename to use Farsight Studios.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Form Slingers.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Gottlieb (1992-).gif Gottlieb (1992-)ALT1.gif * Alternative Gottlieb Premier animation, also used as as Premier JP Salas.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Inder (1993-).gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Midway (1991-).gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Original.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Premier.gif * Duplicate of Gottlieb (1992-)ALT1.gif Sega (1981-).gif SegaALT1 (1981-).gif * Alternative Sega animation, rename to use SegaALT2 (1981-).gif * Alternative Sega animation, rename to use Spinball.gif Spinball S.A.L..gif Spooky Pinball.gif * Not a 'real' DMD animation. Improvised. Stern (1999-2010).gif Stern (2011-2016).gif Technetium Games.gif * based on ftp dmd video Williams (1991-).gif Williams (1991-)ALT.gif * Alternative Williams animation, rename to use Zen Studios.gif Neon Effect (pre DMD) Allied Leisure.apng Astro Games.apng Atari.apng Automaticos.apng AutomaticosALT.apng * Talleres del Llobregat Bally (-1990).apng Bally Midway.apng Bally Wulff.apng Barni.apng Bell Games.apng Bensa.apng Bill Port.apng Chicago Coin.apng Christian.apng * Christian Automatic / Christian Tabart CIC Play.apng Cirsa.apng Data East (-1990).apng EMAGAR.apng Epic Games.apng Epic Pinball.apng Europlay.apng Game Plan.apng Geiger.apng Gottlieb (-1979).apng Gottlieb (1980-1991).apng Grand Products.apng Hankin.apng HankinALT.apng I.D.I..apng Iberomatic.apng Iberomatic S.A..apng IDSA.apng Inder (-1985).apng Inder (1986-1992).apng Interflip.apng Jac van Ham.apng Jersey Jack Pinball.apng Jeutel.apng Joctronic.apng Juegos Populares.apng LTD.apng MAC.apng MAC S.A..apng Maresa (-1975).apng Maresa (1976-).apng MARSA.apng Midway (-1990).apng Mylstar.apng No Image.apng No Image.png Nuova Bell Games.apng Petaco.apng Peyper.png Pinstar.apng Playmatic.apng Rally (-1965) Rally (1966-) Recel.apng Recreativos Franco.apng Rowamet.apng Sega (-1980).apng Segasa.apng SLEIC.apng Sonic.apng SonicALT.apng Sport Matic.apng Stargame.apng Stern (-1980).apng Stern (1981-1998).apng Taito.apng Taito do Brasil.apng Tecnoplay.apng Unidesa.apng Universal de Desarrollos Electronicos.apng * same as Unidesa Videodens.apng Williams (-1990).apng Zaccaria.apng Other (matching display type of era / tables) American Pinball.gif Dutch Pinball.gif Magic Pixel.apng Malzbie Games.apng Mr Game.gif Pinball Fantasies.gif Stern (2017-).apng OrbitalPin.apng OrbitalPinALT.gif VPW.apng These files should be placed in your PinballX\Media\Company Logos folder. The files are named to display the animations only for years ranges in the brackets, but can be renamed to display for all years if that is preferred. As always with these things keep the ones you want, delete what you don't!. To display the animations in PinballX make sure you're up to date and have Show Additional Detail enabled under General settings in Settings.exe. If you display company logos as wheel overlay images (Settings.exe->Generel Settings->Wheel Overlay Images option) the gif images will not display correctly in the wheel. Copy a static png logo image with same file/company name as the gif back to the company logos folder (that file will be used for the overlay, with the gif displayed in Additional Detail area), or disable the wheel overlay option. The animations need PinballX V4.84 or later to work. If the logo's aren't being used / picked up by PinballX please check your database table entry Manufacturer name, the company name should match the name of the file, if it doesn't change the name of file or update the manufacturer info for those table(s).1 point -
Thank you and no problem. it won't be for 10 days and its not because of the holidays. My code signing dongle is stuck in the wrong country!0 points
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Notice from ByteDelight notice of webshop closure due to Ben Versteeg's (aka ByteDelight) passing December 19, 2025. Memorium on Facebook: In memoriam – Ben Versteeg (ByteDelight) Ben Versteeg, the person many in the ZX Spectrum community knew as the heart and hands behind ByteDelight, has sadly passed away. Ben was not just a hardware maker. He was a craftsman, a true enthusiast, and a member of the scene who quietly and consistently helped keep the ZX Spectrum alive - through his designs, his support, and his integrity. His devices, including DivMMC, are now part of countless ZX Spectrum systems around the world. They still work. They are still in use. And through them, his legacy lives on. What makes this loss even harder is that Ben was relatively young, and his passing came as a complete shock. The family has confirmed his death, but no public details about the cause have been shared, which we should respect. If you own his hardware - use it. If it sits in a display case - preserve it. These are small but meaningful ways to honour someone who gave so much to this community. Rest in peace, Ben. You will not be forgotten by the ZX Spectrum world.
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