Here is a list with explanations of the different file formats for Amiga systems:
When you play from zipped/7-zipped files, our configurator tries to identify the type of rom by looking for specific extensions inside the archive.
.hd
for easy identification.START
ou F12
HK
or F12
then Q
Copy them into your Amiga roms folder.
Multiple disks are automatically loaded, up to 4 for games using the correct nomenclature "(Disk 1 of X)".
WHD games are a bit more difficult but nothing too complicated.
Unzip your WHDLoad game, delete the .info
file at the same level as the folder, and copy only this folder to your roms folder (you can use subfolders if you wish -> e.g. /recalbox/share/roms/amiga1200/ShootEmUp
).
You will need a .uae
file at the same level as the folder of the same name, so two solutions:
By default I recommend to first try the amiga1200 folder for any WHDL game. If some are too fast, then try them in the amiga600 folder.
You can use the following script to generate massive uae files: UaeGenerator
In the uae file, you can define ;hardware
, ;controls
and ;graphics
blocks to replace the standard emulator configuration.
The custom parts of the configuration in the .uae file will only be used if they start with the correct block name: ;hardware
, ;controls
or ;graphics
This can allow you to use two joysticks for example, have a very specific hardware configuration for some games that are a bit special, or define a custom resolution.
You can also delete everything in the uae file and the basic emulator configuration will be used.
Example of fully customized uae files for the amiga600 and amiga1200 duo : Custom UAEs.
Copy this one (corresponding to the Amiga model you want to use) next to the WHDL game folder and rename it exactly like the game folder (keep the .uae
extension) e.g. if your game has the folder name Rick Dangerous
, your uae file should be named Rick Dangerous.uae
and be at the same level as the folder.
The standard startup sequence generated for WHDL games is WHDload game.slave Preload
(in WHDL/S/Startup-Sequence
).
But a few WHDL games (like History Line: 1914-1918) may ask for additional parameters at startup or they will simply crash.
You can add a second (completely optional) file containing these additional settings, so you will have, taking the example of History Line :
CUSTOM1=1
)The game will then launch.
Here is a small list of games that require additional parameters.
Game | Extra parameter(s) / File content |
---|---|
HistoryLine 1914-1918 | CUSTOM1=1 for the intro, CUSTOM1=2 for the game |
The Settlers / Die Siedlers | CUSTOM1=1 passes the intro |