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  1. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    You know that I added the "(And it would be optional.)" specifically for you :emoji_smile:
  2. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Sorry, I don't think I'll add special stage ring spawning to the debug mode at all. Haven't had a look into it, but I can imagine this could get tricky. I'm having plans on something like that, but don't want to spoil that yet. Made a change with today's update: Let's say you played through...
  3. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    A new update is here! You can download it from the project homepage. There's a long list of changes since the last stable (i.e. non-preview) update in May, so I won't go it details here. More links: Twitter post on the update Youtube clip
  4. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Yeah, porting Sonic 2 as well (with all 3 characters then, of course) would be definitely a lot of work. Just to put it into perspective: I started the Sonic 3 & Knuckles port that became A.I.R. back in August 2017, and still working on it. The emeralds bug you reported, I'm not sure if it's...
  5. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    No, at least not any time soon.
  6. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Alright, I guess I didn't get it first time. I can't reproduce any of these either. But also have to say, I've made few changes here already, so the crash might already be fixed. Yep, that's known and fixed. You can get the updated version from sonic3air.org .
  7. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Try to exchange the EXE and DLLs with these. Hope that fixes the issue! @hellothere3212 @facundo gomez Can you guys tell me who originally made those? Before even trying to add in new sprites, I'd like to get a proper permission to use & need to know who to credit.
  8. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Hey everyone! First of all, there's an update for Sonic 3 A.I.R., find all the info here. Possibly yes. But that doesn't have a high priority at the moment. Same here. The new version should fix these two bugs already. :) The others are still open. Though I have to say, the problem with...
  9. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    I think it's okay this way.
  10. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Okay, if you get that far, the vc_redist installation is alright. That error is usually the result if you haven't completely unpacked the ZIP file. Unpack it first, e.g. to your desktop, then start the Sonic3AIR.exe in the unpacked folder.
  11. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    I'd want to keep the current custom style. Is the problem the vc_redist installation only? If Sonic3AIR.exe works, you could safely ignore that. Alright, took notes on the bugs.
  12. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    It looks like you're starting the Sonic3AIR.exe directly from inside the ZIP file. First extract it somewhere, like a folder on your desktop, then start Sonic3AIR.exe there.
  13. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    That's at least an improvement. Next problem with hardware renderer could maybe be the GLSL requirements? I'm using version 1.4 shaders -> OpenGL 3.1 needed. Or something before that already. The disclaimer (using fixed function rendering) is not visible for you, right? I've also attached the...
  14. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    So Sonic 3 A.I.R. itself can't be started, right? You can try to first uninstall your version of the Visual C++ 2015 redistributable using Windows 10's "Apps & Features" menu, then execute the vc_redist.x86.exe again.
  15. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    That's some great information, thanks a lot! It was about time to update SDL, and to check out new features - have to say, I started with SDL 1.3 and haven't changed much since then. Trying out the Core context profile, and fallback to Compatibility in this version here...
  16. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    I'm having some questions here: What is the exact error message? (Post a screenshot if possible) Did all of the minimalistic test applications actually open a window? Both is important for me to even have a chance of fixing the issue. @TimeGazingKitsunes : It would be nice if you could try...
  17. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    @hellothere3212 Give this new version here a try: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeEiMFNS4GxSY3qSp4I7YbfXone015Kx/view?usp=sharing I searched and removed all the things related to window creation that could cause problems now. You said, the minimalistic test applications all worked for, i.e...
  18. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Controlling Tails: It looks like the game thinks you have two controllers active at the same time, even though it's just one. This way you control Tails as well (though only his jump buttons as it seems). I only noticed that because you get a small Tails icon at the borders if Tails is offscreen...
  19. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    No problem! Open the folder %appdata%/Sonic3AIR in Windows Explorer, and delete the playerprogress.bin file there.
  20. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Everything looks fine, so transformation should be possible. Please note that the transformation is not triggered by the jump keys / buttons any more, but the W key on keyboard, and Y on Xbox controllers.
  21. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    @Triangly @RSM I feel this topic is getting more and more complicated! I'd just stick with the RAW vs. FSH vs. Full Palette Variation option, hope that's satisfying (enough) for everyone. :emoji_slight_smile: Btw., I have to add a correction for my statement on what full white is in AIR: For...
  22. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Ok, this is indeed funny. But not intentional, and I'm going to fix it. Somehow reminds me of a similar bug in an older S3AIR version, where you could detransform in Sonic's intro already. That was weird. Thanks for reporting!
  23. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Yes, I did not forget about you! It's just that right now, I don't have a solution for the problem. However, the error message you posted is giving me another hint. When I've got a new game build that could solve the problem, I'll post it here!
  24. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Thank you! For the questions on Sonic 3 Complete features, this is all somewhat uncertain at the moment. I've added from S3C what I found a good balance between importance and ease of implementing. Other things could be added later on, but I can make no definitive statements on those yet. The...
  25. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    I agree that controller support is not optimal right now. Actually (in my defense :emoji_wink: ), both button mapping and rescan of controllers is possible - but both is kind of cumbersome: Remapping buttons requires editing a JSON file, and rescan can only be done manually with the F3 key. So...
  26. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Hi @Triangly , You are right, this is indeed a difference between Sonic 3 AIR and (most?) emulators. The AIR renderer multiplies a palette entry's RGB color value between 0 to 7 with a fixed value of 36. I've seen at least Genesis Plus SX use a multiplier of 32, and RAW seems to be close to...
  27. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Whoa, I'm honestly surprised now! The FailSafeMode did not help anyone with startup problems so far, from the feedback I got. Nice that it at least helped with Linux/Wine!
  28. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Finally the fully completed version of Sonic 3 A.I.R. is available for download! The download links have changed, please use one of the following: Download via Google Drive (recommended): http://sonic3air.org/downloadgame2.php Direct download (can be slow)...
  29. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Have no worries. There's still plenty of things I want to do with the game - bug fixes, improvements, new features. Development will definitely continue after the full release, and there will be updates.
  30. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    @Ronald Rose @hellothere3212 @ScropeX68 Here's an actual Sonic 3 AIR version using only the really needed graphics features: http://85.214.142.96/sonic3air_minimalistic.zip I'd ask you to try it out and please tell me if it works for you. In case it still won't do, please also post the error...
  31. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Video initialization is yet again the problem. I hope I can get a version of S3AIR that is based off the mini-tests ready soon.
  32. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    You might first want to try the Software Renderer. Find instructions in the game's Manual PDF! If that does not work, can you send me the log file at "C:\Users\<yourname>\AppData\Roaming\Sonic3AIR\logfile.txt"?
  33. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Exactly this, thank you! Judging from the output files, these test applications ran without any problems, that's a good sign so far. I'll have to check if I can make some kind of "minimalistic" version of S3AIR that only uses the basic graphics features like the test applications did.
  34. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    The demo got updated lately: http://85.214.142.96/sonic3air_demo.zip Now featuring Flying Battery Zone, the Slot Machines bonus stage, and lots of smaller tweaks and fixes. Have fun!
  35. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Unfortunately, it's hard to say what is the actual problem. If you want, you can help by trying out some simple test applications. It's a matter of minutes, and would give me a chance to find out more about the issue. It's simple as that: Download http://85.214.142.96/minitest.zip Unpack the...
  36. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Quote from the manual: If the menu looks fine, but the in-game graphics are messed up (black bars and missing sprites), you might want to try out the Software Renderer. It does most graphics calculations on the main processor instead of the graphics card, which can solve problems especially...
  37. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Hello hellothere! This is a known issue with some graphics cards, and it's easily fixable. :) Have a look at the game's manual PDF, and follow the instructions in the Troubleshhoting section.
  38. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Thank you! :emoji_blush:
  39. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Nice work! So everyone who needs the real retro feeling, get bickman14's package. It definitely offers more than S3AIR will in the foreseeable future (only implementing a rather simple scanlines effect for the next demo). Regarding the disclaimer: This is the one instance of a screen that uses...
  40. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Hey bickman14! First of all, I have to admit, I'm personally not using a CRT filter or curvature effect when playing in emulators like the S3&K Steam version. Which should explain why S3AIR has none of the effects yet... However, I do have the CRT filter on my to-do list already, and it's very...
  41. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Thanks for the video! I had a look at the code here and found out... it was a dumb mistake made by me that most probably affects all super forms. Will be fixed with the next update!
  42. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Update on the project: Launch Base Zone is just completed. That means, by now all of the Sonic 3 part of Sonic 3 & Knuckles is ported and playable! And of course, the previously included Sonic & Knuckles zones (Mushroom Hill, Sandopolis, Lava Reef) are part of the game as well, so we are now...
  43. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Sorry, no help needed here. It's always been a one-man-project and that won't change now - I mean, the project is already getting close to completion.
  44. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    I'm planning to keep the next update smaller, so it is ready on time for the 25th anniversary of Sonic 3 (on February 2). For the same reason, my focus is entirely on completing the Sonic 3 part - in other words, probably only Launch Base Zone will get added.
  45. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Yes, you can choose between the Sonic 3 and the Sonic & Knuckles title music in the options.
  46. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    In the last two weeks, progress on S3AIR went surprisingly good. Probably because of the free days around Christmas. :emoji_smiley: That means there's no need to wait until January for the next demo, but it's ready now: http://85.214.142.96/sonic3air_demo.zip New features include: Marble...
  47. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm actually kind of busy with other things at the moment (obviously it took me almost two weeks to answer your question... :emoji_worried: ) The next update still takes some time, I'd say the release will be somewhere in January. It's going to be a larger update -...
  48. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    That's a pretty weird problem. The game uses the real-time system timer to make each frame 1/60 of second long. Or at least it usually does. You might get around the speed changes by enforcing vertical synchronization (V-sync) for S3AIR in your graphics driver options, when using a monitor that...
  49. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Looks like a typical hardware renderer problem. This seems to be pretty common, especially with Intel graphics cards. Try to switch over to software rendering, it's described in the Manual PDF - that should fix the problems.
  50. Eukaryot

    Fan Game Sonic 3 A.I.R.

    Nothing wrong with your computer, it's really a bug in the latest version.