Paprium: The Official Thread Mk 2

[Nordak]

Alright, so I've been following this thread closely as my go to system is a US model 1 VA6 revision board. If I'm reading correctly, most of the trouble is stemming from 50 hz systems? I'm trying to sort out if I'll need to ready another system to play this on or if what I have will most likely work. I do not own a 32x or Sega CD.

[SEGA-Jorge]

It's an original one, 1602-05 although I got that one with another console, a modded 1601 while I was in the UK. I don't remember having freezing issues with other games on my original console; I'll try again with the original adapter.



It's a Build-It-Yourself kit indeed, from Monster Joysticks, a UK business which started with Raspberry Pi kits, then sticks for retro consoles and computers.
I discovered them thanks to a nice Youtube retro computing channel, RMC, which they sponsor.
I also built 2 Master System ones. They offer artwork covers for those, so you can design your own decoration, as they work with various machines. The SMS has virtually no arcade stick properly speaking, so it's awesome to be able to build your own.

Oh wow, these look really nice! Thanks for sharing that! I am looking for a Genesis/Megadrive stick. I have 2 of the 6-button arcade sticks, but I would like to get a more serious, dedicated stick for shmups. Thanks again! If it's not too much of a bother, could you post pictures of your Genesis/Megadrive stick?

[maxi]

Are Brazilians receiving the game without the tracking number? Because from what I know the post office holds anything don't registered on their site using the number and your CPF.

[CrossBow]

Alright, so I've been following this thread closely as my go to system is a US model 1 VA6 revision board. If I'm reading correctly, most of the trouble is stemming from 50 hz systems? I'm trying to sort out if I'll need to ready another system to play this on or if what I have will most likely work. I do not own a 32x or Sega CD.

I've read in other places in other forums where quite a few who own Model 1 va6 seem to have issues with the game. My va6 NTSC US model 1 won't get past the copyright screen without the 32x or SegaCD attached. But the rest of my Genesis systems seem to work with the game properly. I've also heard it works on the Nomad without issue.

[nihilblack]

As some kind of Christmas miracle, here's the latest PapiRium demo

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Si8...Bvuxc7oQR/view

[Nordak]

Looks like I'll need to dust off my va4. It's the system I got as a teen so I keep it in storage, but it seems fitting to bring it out for this occasion. I need to recap it, but seeing as how I'm preordered for April, I'll have time. Thanks for the info.

[Barone]

Are Brazilians receiving the game without the tracking number? Because from what I know the post office holds anything don't registered on their site using the number and your CPF.

We are doomed since WM didn't give us the tracking number.
Our items will likely be shipped back to US.

[otobo]

Oh wow, these look really nice! Thanks for sharing that! I am looking for a Genesis/Megadrive stick. I have 2 of the 6-button arcade sticks, but I would like to get a more serious, dedicated stick for shmups. Thanks again! If it's not too much of a bother, could you post pictures of your Genesis/Megadrive stick?

Sure, here's some pictures, so there are 3 buttons on top, and the Start button on the side of your choice. There's an Atari female connector to the back, and a cable. All arcade parts are Sanwa. There's room to add weight if you like, but the weight of the stick and the rubber pads alone give it a good grip.

[Stifu]

As some kind of Christmas miracle, here's the latest PapiRium demo

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Si8...Bvuxc7oQR/view

Does that mean Vetea is working on it again? I think he said something like that last time.
Because Kenshomething was supposed be taking over at some point (that guy working on an MD shmup).

[Barone]

My Genesis Model 1 VA2 works fine. Haven't tried it with Sega CD yet. Will test on all of my other Genesises soon.

Thanks.

Another suggestion for people with this add-on recognition problem:
- At the copyright screen where it gets stuck, try carefully connecting a turned off Sega/Mega CD. If it goes past this screen, it reinforces that the routine waits for an add-on. If it doesn't work, it might mean that the bootup sequence is so deep into an infinite loop that it crashes the console.

I think it doesn't await but rather enters a infinite loop when it gets stuck at the copyright screen. Otherwise, the soft reset should work.
But it doesn't hurt if someone is wiling to test your proposed scenario and get back to us.

Looks like I'll need to dust off my va4. It's the system I got as a teen so I keep it in storage, but it seems fitting to bring it out for this occasion. I need to recap it, but seeing as how I'm preordered for April, I'll have time. Thanks for the info.

By April (or later) we should have a lot more info and a couple of verified workarounds.

[axel]

I think it doesn't await but rather enters a infinite loop when it gets stuck at the copyright screen. Otherwise, the soft reset should work.
But it doesn't hurt if someone is wiling to test your proposed scenario and get back to us.


By April (or later) we should have a lot more info and a couple of verified workarounds.

It reminds me of Windows. If there's a problem on startup, it should automatically go into "safe mode" on next boot, where it doesn't try to connect to any peripherals. Maybe it could have had an option like hold start to skip the CD check. This is all ridiculous for a Genesis game though.

What's happening in April?

[stika]

So what are the differences between the regular packaging and the collector's edition? Is there a video that has both versions?

[stika]

So do we have a master list of which systems Paprium will not run yet?

[molasar]

What's happening in April?

Another batch of Paprium cartridges is going to be produced based on new pre-orders. A compatibility issue will be fixed if Fonzie finds a solution.

[molasar]

So what are the differences between the regular packaging and the collector's edition? Is there a video that has both versions?

Classic Edition - standard plastic packaging, black cartridge shell, standard instruction manual, manga comic book, game cover or characters artwork/map poster?, random sticker set?



Limited Edition - violet cartridge shell, cardboard packaging+blister cartridge pack, manga comic book, better instruction manual, game cover or characters artwork/map poster?, set of cards (adverts, postcard, random sticker set?)



Investor's Edition - a random pin?, underwear panties, pink cartridge shell, artbook/instruction manual, game cover or characters artwork/map poster?, cardboard packaging+blister cartridge pack, manga comic book, set of cards (adverts, postcard, random sticker set?)