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User:Spectere

2020-05-17T00:31:04Z

Spectere:

I'm one of those guys who starts projects and never finishes them.

Oh, I also make the Mac/Xcode builds.

I did some Vita stuff, too.

{{User
|nick = Spectere
|image = Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg
|fullname = Ian Burgmyer
|location = Struthers, Ohio
|birthday = 15 November 1984
|jointime = 17 June 2004
|mzxgames = [[MEGA-BLAST]], [[User:Spectere/CompetitionGames|Competition Games...]], [[User:Spectere/Engines|Engines...]]
|interests = Gaming, Programming, etc
|companies =
|ircname = Spectere
|email = spectere@gmail.com
|preferredim = Web
|imname = [http://spectere.net/ spectere.net]
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Standalone release guide

2020-05-16T23:33:37Z

Spectere: /* Licensing */ Updated DMZX link (.net -> .com)

MegaZeux has limited support for standalone game releases. This guide is intended to help you create a copy of your game that a user can play without needing to download MZX.

==Platforms==
The following platforms support standalone releases. Click the link for a platform for more information on how to modify a release for that platform.

* [[Standalone_release_guide/Emscripten|HTML5/JavaScript (Emscripten)]]
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Windows|Windows (x86)]]: should support all 32-bit and 64-bit Windows releases back to at least Windows XP.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Windows|Windows (x64)]]: should support all 64-bit Windows releases.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Mac OS X|Mac OS X (Intel)]]: the "Universal" DMG should support all Intel-based Macs.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Mac OS X|Mac OS X (PowerPC)]]: the "PowerPC" DMG should support some PowerPC-based Macs.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/3DS|Nintendo 3DS]]: must be used via a homebrew launcher.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/NDS|Nintendo NDS]]: must be used via a homebrew launcher/flash card.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Wii|Nintendo Wii]]: must be used via a homebrew launcher.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Switch|Nintendo Switch]]: must be used via a homebrew launcher.
* [[Standalone_release_guide/PSP|PlayStation Portable]]

The following upcoming platforms should also support standalone releases:

* [[Standalone_release_guide/PSVita|PlayStation Vita]]
* [[Standalone_release_guide/Dreamcast|Sega Dreamcast]]

===Which platforms do I need releases for?===
Releasing simply a copy of Windows x86 should be enough for now. Standalone releases for Linux/BSD/etc platforms are not recommended, as most Linux users will be able to figure out how to use MegaZeux normally and play the standard release of your game.

===Linux/Raspbian/BSD/MacPorts/Android/etc.===
These platforms do not really support standalone releases in the way they are defined here. In fact, if you attempted a standalone release in the way described for Windows, it's probable you'll end up with a package that directly conflicts with the official MegaZeux release packages!

Instead, you should consider packaging your game for the package manager for a given operating system and make your game's package dependent on the official MegaZeux package. The settings documented below can be provided as command line arguments, so your game "executable" could just be a script like this:

#!/bin/sh
/usr/bin/env mzxrun /PATH/TO/MY_GAME.MZX standalone_mode=1 [etc]

==Licensing==
MegaZeux is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0. A file containing license information is distributed with all MZX releases. This file is called "LICENSE" (or "docs/COPYING.DOC" for older versions) and it '''must''' be included with your standalone release. The contents of this file should '''not''' be modified.

In addition to including the license in your release, you should provide a link to https://digitalmzx.com/ with your game or on any other website your game is released to. Releases of GPL software such as MegaZeux must have accessible source code, and this is the simplest way to fulfill this requirement. However, if you modified the MegaZeux source code for your game, you must provide ALL modifications you made to the source code with your release. If you fail to do this, ''you are in violation of the GPL!''

As your MegaZeux game is considered essentially data files for MegaZeux, you may apply your own license to those data files (i.e. they do not need to be licensed under the GPL). In the case that your game isn't GPL licensed, you should rename the "LICENSE" file to something like "LICENSE.MEGAZEUX" and provide your own "LICENSE" file containing the license for your game files.

==Configuration==
Your game can be further integrated into MegaZeux by the following config.txt options:

startup_file Specifies a local path from the startup path to a .MZX file. This file is loaded automatically upon starting MegaZeux.
startup_path Specifies a relative or absolute path for MZX to startup in. May be necessary for some platforms.
standalone_mode See below.
no_titlescreen See below.

Standalone mode disables the load world menu (L/F3), causes the counters ESCAPE_MENU, HELP_MENU, F2_MENU, LOAD_MENU, ENTER_MENU, EXIT_GAME to work on the title screen, and adds the new function counter PLAY_GAME which, when set, causes MZXRun to enter the gameplay state. When the no_titlescreen option is enabled AND standalone_mode is enabled, MZXRun will immediately enter the gameplay state on startup (completely bypassing the titlescreen). Using EXIT_GAME or the escape menu will cause MZXRun to exit entirely instead of changing to the titlescreen state.

See the config.txt that ships with MegaZeux 2.90+ for more information on these features.

File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg

2018-10-30T13:19:26Z

Spectere:

A picture of Spectere after driving along the highway with the windows down.

Don't worry, he shaved most of that mess off soon after this picture was taken.

[[category:profile pics]]

File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg

2018-10-30T13:17:18Z

Spectere: uploaded a new version of "File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg": Hopefully rotated properly this time!

A picture of Spectere, taken soon after waking up, by the man himself.

This photo was taken on October 15, 2006, with a Motorola RAZR V3x camera phone. Cropping, resizing, and color corrections were all done with Irfanview 3.98.
[[category:profile pics]]

File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg

2018-10-30T13:09:59Z

Spectere: uploaded a new version of "File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg": I'm a bit older now, surprisingly.

Help:What is allowed

2009-01-03T11:33:27Z

Spectere: /* What we need */ Fixed link to the list of stubs

==What we need==
All articles that pertain to [[MegaZeux]] or its community are good for this wiki. Make sure you write them from an unbiased viewpoint, and try to verify as much of your info that you can. Also, please share any knowledge you have to the many [[Category:Stubs|stub]] pages here.

==What we don't need==
We do not appreciate ''spam'', nor do we like articles that talk endorse opinions. It's not your fault if you reference something incorrectly, but please try to make sure you thoroughly check any sources used in articles.

Help:Editing Guidelines

2009-01-03T11:32:35Z

Spectere: Converted rules and guidelines to a proper numbered list format; reworded about all of it; added a friendly closing line :)

If you would like to help contribute to the MZX Wiki please keep the following rules and guidelines in mind:

#If you're unsure about how to use a wiki feature, check how it's done on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia].
#If you wish to use content from another source, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraphrase paraphrase] it rather than copying it word-for-word.
#Make sure that the information you are submitting is correct.
#Use [[Help:Basic Markup|wiki mark-up]] rather than HTML tags.
#Make the MZX Wiki easier to navigate by linking related articles together.
#Be mindful of the "minor edit" function and use it where appropriate.
#Always preview an article before submitting!
#If an article could be referred to under multiple names or as an acronym, create redirect pages to make it easier to find.
#All intrawiki links are case-sensitive. Make sure to test your links in the preview screen prior to saving the page!

Happy editing!

Help:Basic Markup

2009-01-03T11:22:02Z

Spectere: Holy crap, was I drunk when I wrote this? Fixed some of the blatant errors.

Wiki mark-up is a tad different than HTML, BBC, or other methods. As such, it is important to have a short guide on its basics.

'''Note:''' This is primarily meant to be used as a primer and a reference document. If you want to learn more, see the section on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Wikimedia's Meta-Wiki].

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apostrophes before and after the text.

To apply both effects, use '''''five''''',
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To apply both effects, use '''''five''''', count 'em '''''five''''', apostrophes.
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==Section Headings==
Section headings are very useful, allowing
you to split up and organize pages.

===Subsections===
You can even make subheadings and delve
into more detail on one topic. Just use
an additional equal sign on both sides
of the topic title.

====Sub-subsections====
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign;
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articles.
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<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 132%;">Subsections</div>
You can even make subheadings and delve into more detail on one topic. Just use an additional equal sign on both sides of the topic title.

<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 116%;">Sub-subsections</div>
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign; those aren't meant to be used in articles.
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*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
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*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
***You have to handle mid-list newlines
**:in a special way, however...
...otherwise you will break apart the list
*It's easy as pie!
|-
|<pre>
#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
##:make sure you handle the new lines
##:properly
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#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
##:make sure you handle new lines
##:properly...
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#...and it'll start over at 1.
|-
|<pre>
Links are essential to all Wikis,
including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article
name in double-square brackets to link
to it.
</pre>
|
Links are essential to all Wikis, including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article name in double-square brackets to link to it.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to a particular
section in an article, you can do
it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to
the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]]
article.
</pre>
|
If you want to link to a particular section in an article, you can do it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]] article.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to create a link, but want the
link text to be different than the article
that it links to, you would do something
like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name
of the article, a pipe, and what you want
it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
</pre>
|
If you want to create a link, but want the link text to be different than the article that it links to, you would do something like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name of the article, a pipe, and what you want it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to an external site, just
type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text,
just type the URL, a space, and the text that
you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
</pre>
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If you want to link to an external site, just type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text, just type the URL, a space, and the text that you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
|-
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It is good practice to sign discussion pages
after you make a post to them. To do so, use
four tildes in a row: ~~~~

You may also wish to seperate it from the
actual post with a couple of hyphens: --~~~~
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It is good practice to sign discussion pages after you make a post to them. To do so, use four tildes in a row: [[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

You may also wish to seperate it from the actual post with a couple of hyphens: --[[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)
|}

MZX "Virus"

2006-11-01T00:29:07Z

Spectere: /* Spectere's 9.MZX */ One more thing...

__NOTOC__
An '''MZX "Virus"''' is essentially any game or .MZX file that causes [[MegaZeux]] to behave in a malicious or generally unfriendly manner. To date, there have never been any such games that were actual [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus viruses], falling instead under the category of malicious software in general. The typical delivery method for MZX "viruses" takes advantage of [[file access]] to overwrite important MZX files with junk (such as deleting the main executable or default character sets). The effectiveness of this is limited, however, because MZX prevents running games from accessing parent directories. The "virus" would have to be played from the root MZX installation directory to have any effect. Other MZX "viruses" take advantage of exploits and bugs in MZX itself to force it to crash or hang.

==Spectere's 9.MZX==
During the [[Summer 2006 DsDoZ]], [[Spectere]] attempted to create his submission using only a [[hex editor]] and the [[MZX file format]]. After little success after several hours of work he grew tired of the idea (and had run out of time) and submitted the world as-is. The resulting file caused MZX to irrecoverably hang, monopolize the CPU, and continually consume system memory, a result that Spectere was quite pleased with.

==Commander Pancake and Asiekierka's MZX Virus==
Following the DoZ, [[Commander Pancake]] and [[asiekierka]] were inspired by Spectere's entry and collaborated to produce a file access based "MZX virus" (Pancake's description, which is where the term originated). [[SmartRutter]] quickly followed with a submission of his own. This met with general disdain from the community, which considered the idea to be neither new nor particularly clever (the potential for such an exploit [http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1276&st=0 had been pointed out] by MZX beta testers already). Despite this, Commander Pancake continued to press the issue and released more versions of his "virus" until he was forced to stop by the [[DigitalMZX]] administration.

==External Links==
[http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10825 The original MZX Virus thread]

==See Also==
* [[MZX exploits]]

{{NeedsPeerReview}}

MZX "Virus"

2006-11-01T00:28:33Z

Spectere: /* Spectere's 9.MZX */ The motive and reasons for submitting it as-is are inaccurate. Corrected.

__NOTOC__
An '''MZX "Virus"''' is essentially any game or .MZX file that causes [[MegaZeux]] to behave in a malicious or generally unfriendly manner. To date, there have never been any such games that were actual [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus viruses], falling instead under the category of malicious software in general. The typical delivery method for MZX "viruses" takes advantage of [[file access]] to overwrite important MZX files with junk (such as deleting the main executable or default character sets). The effectiveness of this is limited, however, because MZX prevents running games from accessing parent directories. The "virus" would have to be played from the root MZX installation directory to have any effect. Other MZX "viruses" take advantage of exploits and bugs in MZX itself to force it to crash or hang.

==Spectere's 9.MZX==
During the [[Summer 2006 DsDoZ]], [[Spectere]] attempted to create his submission using only a [[hex editor]] and the [[MZX file format]]. After little success after several hours of work he grew tired of the idea and submitted the world as-is. The resulting file caused MZX to irrecoverably hang, monopolize the CPU, and continually consume system memory, a result that Spectere was quite pleased with.

==Commander Pancake and Asiekierka's MZX Virus==
Following the DoZ, [[Commander Pancake]] and [[asiekierka]] were inspired by Spectere's entry and collaborated to produce a file access based "MZX virus" (Pancake's description, which is where the term originated). [[SmartRutter]] quickly followed with a submission of his own. This met with general disdain from the community, which considered the idea to be neither new nor particularly clever (the potential for such an exploit [http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1276&st=0 had been pointed out] by MZX beta testers already). Despite this, Commander Pancake continued to press the issue and released more versions of his "virus" until he was forced to stop by the [[DigitalMZX]] administration.

==External Links==
[http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10825 The original MZX Virus thread]

==See Also==
* [[MZX exploits]]

{{NeedsPeerReview}}

Category:Needs peer review

2006-10-29T06:03:53Z

Spectere:

The articles listed here are in need of a peer review to ensure that the amount of bias within is kept to a minimum. The articles listed below are most likely new articles about people that are, or were, in the MegaZeux community, and ones covering controversial topics.

Luke Drelick

2006-10-29T06:01:39Z

Spectere: Trying out new "NeedsPeerReview" template...

'''Luke Drelick''' (currently known as djtiesto) has been a controversial figure throughout [[MegaZeux]] history. Since his days of [[troll|trolling]] on [[mWorld]] under various different pseudonyms (usually named after Garage artists, a trademark that made him easily identifiable), he was in fairly constant conflict with the community administration. This came to a head about a year after the creation of [[DigitalMZX]] (during which time he used the handle SEGA), when he was "permanently" banned from the forums in September 2001 for repeated infractions against the ToS and a general feeling by the administration that he was only around to cause problems for his own enjoyment. This led to complaints by many of his friends at the time, as well as some attempted ban-evasion and raids.

In 2004, well after the furor had settled down, Drelick contacted the admins and dropped a hint that he wanted to be allowed back in, if it were considered acceptable. After some discussion, the admins allowed him to register a new account on a provisional, probationary basis. Since then, Drelick has been true to his word in demonstrating his willingness to cooperate with DMZX policies, and has actually become a respected member of the community once more.

Luke Drelick is also one of the more prolific [[:Category:MZXers|MZXers]] in history, especially in his early days. He created several complete games of considerable length, the most famous of which is probably [[Engine (game)|Engine]]. Since his return to the community, he released a [[special edition]] of Engine, and has been working on a similar treatment for [[Kikan]], another of his older games.

[[Category:MZXers]]
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2006-10-29T06:00:45Z

Spectere: Goofed up wiki-markup on the category

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[[Category:Needs peer review]]

Template:NeedsPeerReview

2006-10-29T06:00:22Z

Spectere: Make'd.

Needs peer review

2006-10-29T05:58:48Z

Spectere:

#REDIRECT [[Category:Needs peer review]]

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2006-10-29T05:57:22Z

Spectere: An icon used for Template:NeedsPeerReview.

An icon used for [[Template:NeedsPeerReview]].

Help:Basic Markup

2006-10-24T22:14:31Z

Spectere: Start!

Wiki mark-up is a tad different than HTML, BBC, or other methods. As such, it is important to have a short guide on its basics.

'''Note:''' This is primarily meant to be used as a primer and a reference document. If you want to learn more, see the section on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Wikimedia's Meta-Wiki].

==Commonly Used Markup==

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
!width="375" style="background-color: #0060B0"|Mark-up
!width="375" style="background-color: #0060B0"|Result
|-
|<pre>
To italicize text, put ''two'' apostrophes
before and after the text.

To make text appear bold, put '''three'''
apostrophes''' before and after the text.

To apply both effects, use '''''five''''',
count 'em '''''five'''', apostrophes.
</pre>
|
To italicize text, put ''two'' apostrophes before and after the text.

To make text appear bold, put '''three''' apostrophes before and after the text.

To apply both effects, use '''''five''''', count 'em '''''five'''', apostrophes.
|-
|<pre>
==Section Headings==
Section headings are very useful, allowing
you to split up and organize pages.

===Subsections===
You can even make subheadings and delve
into more detail on one topic. Just use
an additional equal sign on both sides
of the topic title.

====Sub-subsections====
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign;
those aren't meant to be used in
articles.
</pre>
|
<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; border-bottom: 1px solid #004080; font-size: 150%;">Section Headings</div>
Section headings are very useful, allowing you to split up and organize pages.

<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 132%;">Subsections</div>
You can even make subheadings and delve into more detail on one topic. Just use an additional equal sign on both sides of the topic title.

<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 116%;">Sub-subsections</div>
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign; those aren't meant to be used in articles.
|-
|<pre>
*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
***You have to handle mid-list newlines
*:in a special way, however...
...otherwise you will break apart the list
*It's easy as pie!
</pre>
|
*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
***You have to handle mid-list newlines
*:in a special way, however...
...otherwise you will break apart the list
*It's easy as pie!
|-
|<pre>
#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
#:make sure you handle the new lines
#:properly
Otherwise you'll break the list...
#...and it'll start over at 1.
</pre>
|
#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
##:make sure you handle new lines
##:properly...
...otherwise you'll break the list...
#...and it'll start over at 1.
|-
|<pre>
Links are essential to all Wikis,
including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article
name in double-square brackets to link
to it.
</pre>
|
Links are essential to all Wikis, including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article name in double-square brackets to link to it.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to a particular
section in an article, you can do
it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to
the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]]
article.
</pre>
|
If you want to link to a particular section in an article, you can do it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]] article.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to create a link, but want the
link text to be different than the article
that it links to, you would do something
like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name
of the article, a pipe, and what you want
it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
</pre>
|
If you want to create a link, but want the link text to be different than the article that it links to, you would do something like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name of the article, a pipe, and what you want it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to an external site, just
type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text,
just type the URL, a space, and the text that
you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
</pre>
|
If you want to link to an external site, just type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text, just type the URL, a space, and the text that you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
|-
|<pre>
It is good practice to sign discussion pages
after you make a post to them. To do so, use
four tildes in a row: ~~~~

You may also wish to seperate it from the
actual post a bit using hyphens: --~~~~
</pre>
|
It is good practice to sign discussion pages after you make a post to them. To do so, use four tildes in a row: [[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

You may also wish to seperate it from the actual post a bit using hyphens: --[[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)
|}

Help:Contents

2006-10-24T22:14:19Z

Spectere:

==Getting Started==
*[[Help:Introduction|Introduction to the MZX Wiki]]
*[[Help:What is allowed|What is allowed here?]]
*[[Help:Editing Guidelines|Editing guidelines]]

==Editing MZX Wiki==
*[[Help:Basic Markup|Basic wiki markup]]

Help:Contents

2006-10-24T22:14:00Z

Spectere: Just getting this section started...

User:Spectere/FUTER/Help:Contents

2006-10-24T22:13:31Z

Spectere: Initial page

User:Spectere/FUTER/Help:Markup

2006-10-24T22:08:09Z

Spectere: INITIAL

Wiki mark-up is a tad different than HTML, BBC, or other methods. As such, it is important to have a short guide on its basics.

'''Note:''' This is primarily meant to be used as a primer and a reference document. If you want to learn more, see the section on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Wikimedia's Meta-Wiki].

==Commonly Used Markup==

{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
!width="375" style="background-color: #0060B0"|Mark-up
!width="375" style="background-color: #0060B0"|Result
|-
|<pre>
To italicize text, put ''two'' apostrophes
before and after the text.

To make text appear bold, put '''three'''
apostrophes''' before and after the text.

To apply both effects, use '''''five''''',
count 'em '''''five'''', apostrophes.
</pre>
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To italicize text, put ''two'' apostrophes before and after the text.

To make text appear bold, put '''three''' apostrophes before and after the text.

To apply both effects, use '''''five''''', count 'em '''''five'''', apostrophes.
|-
|<pre>
==Section Headings==
Section headings are very useful, allowing
you to split up and organize pages.

===Subsections===
You can even make subheadings and delve
into more detail on one topic. Just use
an additional equal sign on both sides
of the topic title.

====Sub-subsections====
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign;
those aren't meant to be used in
articles.
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<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; border-bottom: 1px solid #004080; font-size: 150%;">Section Headings</div>
Section headings are very useful, allowing you to split up and organize pages.

<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 132%;">Subsections</div>
You can even make subheadings and delve into more detail on one topic. Just use an additional equal sign on both sides of the topic title.

<div style="color: white; background: none; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding-top: .5em; padding-bottom: .17em; font-size: 116%;">Sub-subsections</div>
...and so on and so forth.

Be sure not to use a single equal sign; those aren't meant to be used in articles.
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|<pre>
*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
***You have to handle mid-list newlines
*:in a special way, however...
...otherwise you will break apart the list
*It's easy as pie!
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*Unordered lists are very useful
**You can even make subitems
***...and sub-subitems
***Just increase the number of asterisks
***You have to handle mid-list newlines
*:in a special way, however...
...otherwise you will break apart the list
*It's easy as pie!
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|<pre>
#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
#:make sure you handle the new lines
#:properly
Otherwise you'll break the list...
#...and it'll start over at 1.
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#Numbered lists are also very simple
##They support subitems
##the same way unordered lists do
###But, again,
##:make sure you handle new lines
##:properly...
...otherwise you'll break the list...
#...and it'll start over at 1.
|-
|<pre>
Links are essential to all Wikis,
including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article
name in double-square brackets to link
to it.
</pre>
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Links are essential to all Wikis, including the one about [[MegaZeux]].

Simply surround the target article name in double-square brackets to link to it.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to a particular
section in an article, you can do
it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to
the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]]
article.
</pre>
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If you want to link to a particular section in an article, you can do it with no trouble: [[MegaZeux#Robotic]]

The above link brings you directly to the "Robotic" section in the [[MegaZeux]] article.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to create a link, but want the
link text to be different than the article
that it links to, you would do something
like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name
of the article, a pipe, and what you want
it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
</pre>
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If you want to create a link, but want the link text to be different than the article that it links to, you would do something like [[MegaZeux|this]]! Just put the name of the article, a pipe, and what you want it to say on the page in double-square brackets.
|-
|<pre>
If you want to link to an external site, just
type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text,
just type the URL, a space, and the text that
you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
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If you want to link to an external site, just type the URL in the page as-is:

http://www.digitalmzx.net/

If you want to mask the URL behind some text, just type the URL, a space, and the text that you want it to display in single square brackets:

[http://www.digitalmzx.net/ DigitalMZX]
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|<pre>
It is good practice to sign discussion pages
after you make a post to them. To do so, use
four tildes in a row: ~~~~

You may also wish to seperate it from the
actual post a bit using hyphens: --~~~~
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It is good practice to sign discussion pages after you make a post to them. To do so, use four tildes in a row: [[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

You may also wish to seperate it from the actual post a bit using hyphens: --[[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 17:08, 24 October 2006 (CDT)
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Talk:List of Classic DigitalMZX Threads

2006-10-24T01:10:50Z

Spectere:

Just wanted to say I like Spectere's link placement better; I had them on bottom originally because I wasn't sure if they should be in the meat of the article. Also, chronological's fine by me and I assume nobody else will care. Also, if you didn't know, this is KKairos.

Alrighty, that's good. I wasn't sure what you'd prefer, for one, since both methods make sense. :)

Also, to sign your name on talk pages, use four tildes in a row like thusly: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. --[[User:Spectere|Spectere]] 20:10, 23 October 2006 (CDT)

List of Classic DigitalMZX Threads

2006-10-24T00:38:06Z

Spectere: Added this page to Category:Community

Over the years a few of the threads on [[DigitalMZX]] have become fairly well-known, either for being controversial, for being funny, or for being both or for other reasons which have here been neglected. A list of some of these threads follows (note that many of them can be found in the ''Cause of Death:Laughter'' forum on DigitalMZX). The threads are listed chronologically.

=2003=
== Would you rather be... ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6026'' (started: June 10, 2003)

Es inquires as to whether people would rather be Mario or Megaman, resulting in an amazing "admin-fight."

=2004=
== Should Tbone stay? ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7570'' (started: June 11, 2004)

Someone's poll as to whether another MZXer should stay in the community became a good example of how not to handle things.

=2005=
== I'm Logicow and ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX! ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8805'' (started: April 19, 2005)

This actually began with Logicow posting a graphic of his in another thread in the Creation Corner. It was then split by an admin into "I'm Logicow and ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX!" The thread was later renamed as LOGICORP MEDIA COVERAGE, LIBERAL MEDIA INFLUX! However, the phrase "ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX" became a bit of a fad, finding its way into a few other Creation Corner threads.

== Adventures with sirotrax ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=9421'' (started: September 17, 2005)

What began as a description of a meeting of two MZXers became a contest to see who could make the most absurd picture out of their picture.

=2006=
== You guys BANNED one of your own admins? ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10652'' (started: June 17, 2006)

A post as to why Exophase appears to be in a "banned" state degenerates into attempts to out-random other people. Not the only example of threads gone this route, but one of the more recent ones.

[[Category:Community]]

List of Classic DigitalMZX Threads

2006-10-24T00:07:40Z

Spectere: I modified this page to sort the titles chronologically, as well as added headers for the years. If you want to flame me, please do so on my talk page. :)

List of Classic DigitalMZX Threads

2006-10-24T00:01:01Z

Spectere: I put the links to the threads under the title for easier access

Over the years a few of the threads on [[DigitalMZX]] have become fairly well-known, either for being controversial, for being funny, or for being both or for other reasons which have here been neglected. A list of some of these threads follows (note that many of them can be found in the ''Cause of Death:Laughter'' forum on DigitalMZX). The threads are listed alphabetically.

== Adventures with sirotrax ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=9421''

What began as a description of a meeting of two MZXers became a contest to see who could make the most absurd picture out of their picture.

== I'm Logicow and ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX! ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8805''

This actually began with Logicow posting a graphic of his in another thread in the Creation Corner. It was then split by an admin into "I'm Logicow and ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX!" The thread was later renamed as LOGICORP MEDIA COVERAGE, LIBERAL MEDIA INFLUX! However, the phrase "ZOMG LOOK GRAPHIX" became a bit of a fad, finding its way into a few other Creation Corner threads.

== Should Tbone stay? ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7570''

Someone's poll as to whether another MZXer should stay in the community became a good example of how not to handle things.

== Would you rather be... ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6026''

Es inquires as to whether people would rather be Mario or Megaman, resulting in an amazing "admin-fight."

== You guys BANNED one of your own admins? ==

''Link: http://www.digitalmzx.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10652''

A post as to why Exophase appears to be in a "banned" state degenerates into attempts to out-random other people. Not the only example of threads gone this route, but one of the more recent ones.

User:Spectere/Engines

2006-10-23T21:45:22Z

Spectere:

''This is just a quick and dirty list for now. I might clean it up later.''

* [[Brainfuck Interpreter]] (with bug fixes by [[Exophase]])
* [[CharWindow Engine]]
* [[Yet Another Jump Engine]]

File:Spectere-AwesomeHair.jpg

2006-10-23T06:05:32Z

Spectere: A picture of Spectere, taken soon after waking up, by the man himself. This photo was taken on October 15, 2006, with a Motorola RAZR V3x camera phone. Cropping, resizing, and color corrections were all done with Irfanview 3.98.

User:Spectere/CompetitionGames

2006-10-20T04:20:56Z

Spectere: BEGIN'D

'''Note:''' I did a few more competitions than this, problem right now is remembering/finding the ones that I did. <_<

== BKZX ==
* ''Eh, I'll fill this in later...maybe...''

== (Ds)DoZ ==
* [[Summer 2006 DsDoZ|Summer 2006]] - [[Lesbian Space Pirates!]] (9.mzx)

== MZXO ==
* ?????? 200X - [[NUCLEAR TYPE STUFF]]

User:Spectere/monobook.css

2006-10-19T20:26:24Z

Spectere:

User:Spectere/monobook.css

2006-10-19T20:25:36Z

Spectere:

document.write("h1.firstheading { font-size: 72pt; }");

User:Spectere/monobook.css

2006-10-19T20:25:14Z

Spectere:

h1.firstheading {
font-size: 72pt;
}

User:Spectere/monobook.css

2006-10-19T20:24:43Z

Spectere:

p {
font-size: 24pt;
}

User:Spectere/monobook.css

2006-10-19T20:23:26Z

Spectere:

a {
font-size: 24pt;
}