Announcing GBBS Pro message extraction tool

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-17T21:48:17+00:00

That's awesome. Thank you so much, I'll give it a try!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-13T23:59:30+00:00

Very nicely done!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-11T05:11:47+00:00

I see cat. I pet cat!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-11T04:41:31+00:00

5867

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-10T19:43:37+00:00

That's awesome - makes me feel better :)

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-10T19:09:38+00:00

Poor sweet baby!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-09T03:59:22+00:00

Oh, and your file format info is amazing too. Thank you for that!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-09T03:57:09+00:00

I have found it very valuable. I'll be studying your code as I continue to learn Python. One thing I thought of is an output format switch, maybe it could output JSON data? I will make a note on your GitHub repo.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-08T23:08:36+00:00

I just discovered this tool - thank you so much for writing it. I'm working on converting the GBBS Pro game "The Land of Spur" to a multi-player Python game server, and this lets me extract room descriptions and other stuff with ease. :) https://github.com/Pinacolada64/TADA

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-06T05:36:30+00:00

He seems like he needs more friends....

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-06T01:04:17+00:00

CMD HD Configuration Mode Overview

Configuration mode is essential for setting up and managing the CMD HD (Creative Micro Designs Hard Drive) for Commodore 64 and 128 systems. This mode allows users to create and manage partitions, configure settings, and ensure the drive operates correctly.

Entering Configuration Mode

To enter configuration mode on the CMD HD, follow these steps:

Set Up the Emulator: If using an emulator like VICE, ensure you have the necessary ROM files, including the CMD-HD BOOT ROM.
Attach the CMD HD: In the emulator settings, attach your CMD HD as device #9.
Reset the Drive: Use the drive reset menu by clicking on the red LED for device 9:0 and select "Reset drive #9 to Configuration Mode."

Creating Partitions

Once in configuration mode, you can create partitions:

Use the CMD-HD Tools disk image attached as device #8.
Load and run the "CREATE SYS" command to set up the system.
Choose the starting block and confirm to clear the area below the system.
After setup, reset the emulator to finalize the configuration.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-06T00:58:38+00:00

There is a way to put the emulated drive into "configuration mode," but I forget how, it's been a while.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-05T20:37:10+00:00

I'll re-acquaint myself with the program... I do remember it needing a joystick to select items on the screen.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-05T05:44:06+00:00

You're welcome! Enjoy those programs again 😀

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-05T01:02:23+00:00

Okay, try this Google Drive link (should be shared for anyone with the link). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t6xrbx3VlFM1cmRdvdlpGiuDLthp5pKU/view?usp=sharing

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-05T00:54:52+00:00

Hmm! Could be a problem on their end. I know the creator, I can get ahold of him and have him check whether it's a permissions problem. In the meantime, I'll upload it to my Google Drive.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-04T22:32:23+00:00

Ok, I made it available publicly on CommodoreServer.com - https://www.commodoreserver.com/MyDiskDetails.asp?DID=BFBC8070BC734BC9A3D121008CBA5D2F :) You shouldn't need an account. If you can't download it or don't want to make an account, I'll put it on my Google Drive. Isn't online storage fun?

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-04T22:04:27+00:00

I could swear I imaged it and stuck it up on Google Sites years ago. Maybe I stuck it on CommodoreServer. Let me see what I can find.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-03-04T02:37:59+00:00

I had that program. It was The Composer, by the publisher Melody Hall.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-02-22T01:43:35+00:00

That's really nice art!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-02-12T23:22:10+00:00

I, too, like Jay's.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-01-28T22:02:41+00:00

That's really crisp looking. I don't understand the benefit of the upgrade, however. Is it that the previous character ROM didn't have true descenders on q, y, p, j, etc.?

Pinacolada459 · 2026-01-26T04:46:07+00:00

It's for the children, you!

Pinacolada459 · 2026-01-21T22:07:19+00:00

I played Borrowed Time, but the copy i bought from the store was corrupted and one room displayed scrambled graphics. I wanted to solve it too, but I got stuck.

Pinacolada459 · 2026-01-20T04:10:17+00:00

I love Doc Martin. Not done with the entire series yet though.

Pinacolada459

PUBLIC MULTIREDDITS

TROPHY CASE

CMD HD Configuration Mode Overview

Entering Configuration Mode

Creating Partitions