What do you on your VIC?

bills442 · Post by **bills442** » Thu May 30, 2013 9:58 am

I didn't have too many games for the VIC when I was a kid ... that darn money thing and those cheap parents, lol.

I play Amok and Spiders of Mars because those are the games I had, but mostly its about revisiting some 30 year old programming projects. I'll admit I'm not using the actual hardware much because I'm spoiled by cross development, but I do own 2 real vics.

The vic sure was an approachable computer, I did a lot of programming back in the day because it was easy. I always thought the machine was underpowered and was jealous of the more powerful machines, but looking back I realize the machine encouraged me to do a lot on it, because it was simpler than its rivals.

Muzz73 · Post by **Muzz73** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:52 pm

My son and I both have VIC-20's... he plays games and wants to learn to program it. I play games and don't even know where to begin with the programming thing.

Ah, well... that's what summertime is for!

Post by **Jeff-20** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:12 pm

What do I do? Live on my VIC! My passion for making tiny BASIC games is unending. It's just rare that I have time, but when I do... BAM! VIC game making heaven.

English Invader wrote: Right now, I'm in Sega Saturn mode. Let me know when someone manages to port Metal Slug to the VIC.

I am in LOVE with the Sega Saturn. It's second to the VIC, and it's the largest collection of games I have.

orion70 wrote:
Witzo wrote:Mostly for taking pictures of what I made in VICE.
Hexagons... Can't wait...

Military Madness / Nectaris for the VIC!!

Empa Kendo · Post by **Empa Kendo** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:19 am

I periodically join my kids typing in BASIC programs from the VIC user guide to begin to foster a sense of programming.

The simplicity and accessibility of the VIC is great for a first understanding of programming. And I think it still beats the newer browser-based "learn to program" sites.

Witzo · Post by **Witzo** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:42 am

Jeff-20 wrote:Military Madness / Nectaris for the VIC!!

I like the plop-plop-plop sounds in that game! Any pointers to how to make that sound on the VIC?
My attempt-at-a-wargame is growing steadily, but I still fear points where I might have to abandon it because it may be over my head. So can't promise much yet.
At least the player can now move pieces around without running off the map, and no more than a set number of movement points per unit type.

Serious · Post by **Serious** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:53 pm

Way back when, I had a rainbow VIC that I used as my backup machine when my C64 was fried (which seemed to happen alot, probably due to power supply issues). I'd mostly call BBSes and Diversi-dials on it.

These days, I am using my VIC much more than my C64, and I'm using it for games.. My favorites are Attack of the Mutant Camels and Bandits, though just about anything made by Sirius or Jeff Minter is awesome..

metalfoot76 · Post by **metalfoot76** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:27 am

Still stuck doing emulation VIC, but looking for a real VIC to complete my collection of usable C= 8-bits. Could buy one locally, but it's missing keys, not guaranteed to work, and has no power supply. Might as well keep scouring Craigslist, Kijiji and eBay.

Serious · Post by **Serious** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:59 am

metalfoot76VIC wrote:Still stuck doing emulation VIC, but looking for a real VIC to complete my collection of usable C= 8-bits. Could buy one locally, but it's missing keys, not guaranteed to work, and has no power supply. Might as well keep scouring Craigslist, Kijiji and eBay.

There's no shortage of VICs on eBay, but I guess shipping is the issue for you..?

metalfoot76 · Post by **metalfoot76** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:40 pm

The VICs on there that ship to Canada seem to be either in the $200 range or untested...and cash is a little tight in these parts at the moment.