Strings in C64 BASIC, Writing an Emulator + New Map Editor


Bit of a mixture this week! I started writing a map editor so I could bring the C64 text adventure series to a satisfying close, so look out for that update soon.

In other news, my Printing PETSCII Faster article from last time got picked up by some online critics who concluded "use Assembler" ... gee, thanks, very helpful ;)

Introducing Dungeon Loom (Text Adventure/Dungeon Map Editor)

I wrote an online text adventure/dungeon map editor.

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CHIP8 and How Emulators Work

Ever wondered how emulators work? And what is the difference between an emulator, a simulator, an interpreter, and a virtual machine?

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Replacing Parts of Strings in C64 BASIC

More investigation of C64 BASIC string manipulation and data structures

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Enjoy!

-- Chris

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