Magic vs. Monsters: In the realms of mythology and folklore, magic and monsters often coexist. Both elements contribute to the creation of captivating narratives and epic battles between good and evil. Magic serves as a powerful tool utilized by heroes and heroines to combat monstrous creatures that threaten their world. Magic, often attributed to wizards, witches, and enchanters, comes in various forms. It can be harnessed through incantations, rituals, or the mere power of a skilled individual's mind.
5. I have got some 2DD disks (720 kb).
Games like Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes are not file based If you put the disk in a computer and type files in basic or dir in dos you won t get a list of files. Games like Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes are not file based If you put the disk in a computer and type files in basic or dir in dos you won t get a list of files.
It can be harnessed through incantations, rituals, or the mere power of a skilled individual's mind. Magic enables spellcasters to manipulate elements, conjure illusions, and weave powerful enchantments. These abilities grant them a significant advantage when facing monstrosities that possess physical strength, supernatural powers, or both.
How to write DSK images to floppy disks?
I would like to play translated games on the real hardware, but I could not find an easy way to write .dsk images to floppy disks. Which software should I use on my PC to write a .dsk image on a floppy disk?
Here is a summary of the situation:
1. I have got .dsk patched files of Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes on my PC. They work fine. I tested them on the WebMSX online emulator. The game plays well and the text is displayed in English.
2. I own a Panasonic FS-A1ST MSX Turbo R.
3. I also own the original Dragon Slayer MSX game (in Japanese).
4. I have got a PC with a floppy drive.
5. I have got some 2DD disks (720 kb).
So I tried to write the DSK image of the first disk of Dragon Slayer to a floppy disk on my PC using DSKINI (http://www.nitros9.org/dsk.html), but it didn't work. An error occured while writing on the disk (no further detail was provided by DSKINI). Thus, I am looking for another way to do this.
Login or register to post commentsI do not know for pc, but on your MSX you can use FDLOAD.COM
You can use DSK-PRO to do that on your MSX. It is the best tool ever.
Many options. For instance Disk-Manager by Lex Lechz.
If you like command line tools you could use Alan2k's Floppy Drive Image Tool (version 1.01, scroll down the page).
it you want to use the PC for that Disk-Manager is your best choice.
For MSX, DSK-PRO is your best choice
Thanks guys, I will try both methods (on my PC and then on my MSX) and get back to you!
On Linux: cat my.dsk > /dev/fd0 (with a native floppy drive).
Thank you very much for you help!
I used Disk-Manager and it worked like a charm.
Here is how I did it in detail:
Step 0: First of all, Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes uses 2DD disks. So I had to use 2DD (720 Kb) floppy disks. I believe 1DD disks (360 kb) would not have worked, since the image size (.dsk file) for each disk is 720 kb.
Step 1: Format the floppy disks using the MSX by typing the "CALL FORMAT" command. Choose drive A: (default floppy drive), and then select choice 2 for 2DD. Don't forget to unlock the floppy disks to make them write-enabled.
Step 2: I have got an old Windows XP PC with a floppy drive, so I used Disk-Manager to write the DSK images on the formatted floppy disks. It is really simple to use. Simply open the .dsk file with Disk-Manager and then write it on the floppy disk.
I hope these details might be useful to other people.
Oh, and by the way, to start a new Dragon Slayer game, you have to watch the full introduction. Only then will you be able to select "New game" (the first choice). If you skip the intro, you will only be able to load a saved game.
Another question: do you guys know where to buy 2DD floppy disks? I had ten of them but I already used four for Dragon Slayer.
1DD is indeed not the best disk to put it on. They can be used doublesided, but they're not guaranteed to work. As there were singlesided drives back in the day quality control labled the double sided drop outs single sided.
But nowadays most disks would fail quality control.
Games like Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes are not file based: If you put the disk in a computer and type files in basic or dir in dos you won't get a list of files. Therefore, when you dump an image on a disk, you do not need to format the disk. The dump process will do this for you. if you format a disk singlesided you can still dump a 720K image on it. The same goes for the other way around. If you format doublesided and dump a 360K DSK image on it, it will turn out to be a single sided disk again.
Only when you copy loose files it does matter how you formatted the destination disk. The size of the image decides what happens to the disk.
Thanks for the info!
I actually tried to write the images on the floppy disks without formatting them first. It didn't work. I got an error message. ("Retry, abort, or ignore"). That is why I decided to format the disks. But I got your explanation about the size.
In my explanation, I also forgot to mention that I ignored the error messages from Disk-Manager:
-When I opened the image from the program disk of Dragon Slayer, I got a message saying something about FAT FORMAT. I ignored it by clicking on "No".
-When I opened the images from the scenario disks, I got a message saying that this is not a "MSX-DOS format". I also ignored those messages.
BTW, there is a new and useful Japanese tool for PC called MSX Floppy Disk Manager by Takkun Soft.
So I tried to write the DSK image of the first disk of Dragon Slayer to a floppy disk on my PC using DSKINI (http://www.nitros9.org/dsk.html), but it didn't work. An error occured while writing on the disk (no further detail was provided by DSKINI). Thus, I am looking for another way to do this.
On the other hand, monsters encompass a wide range of beings, from the terrifying and grotesque to the misunderstood and sympathetic. They embody chaos, darkness, and malevolence, presenting formidable challenges for magic-wielders. Monsters can take the form of legendary creatures, such as dragons, demons, or vampires. They often possess extraordinary strength, unique abilities, and an insatiable appetite for destruction. Countless mythologies depict epic battles where heroes and magical beings clash against these monstrous foes. The confrontation between magic and monsters is a classic trope found in countless works of fiction, ancient legends, and contemporary media. It serves as a metaphorical representation of the eternal struggle between light and dark, good and evil. Magic becomes the weapon of choice for those who defend the realms from the malevolence of monsters. However, not all magical encounters with monsters are hostile. Magic also plays a role in taming, communicating with, or even transforming certain monsters into more benign forms. These stories highlight the potential for redemption and empathy, highlighting the complexity of the magical world. Furthermore, the dichotomy between magic and monsters often serves as a reflection of human nature. Just as magic can be used for both benevolent and sinister purposes, monsters can evoke fear or compassion depending on their portrayal. This duality offers a rich tapestry for storytellers to explore themes of morality, power, and the potential for redemption. In conclusion, the interplay between magic and monsters is a captivating and timeless aspect of mythology and storytelling. Magic empowers heroes and heroines to face the formidable challenges presented by monstrous creatures, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil. This theme resonates with audiences, offering insights into human nature and the complexities of the mythical realms in which these tales unfold..
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