MaLa crashing games

  • I have been trying out MaLa and I love it. Very easy to build a nice menu and game list. But I recenty noticed that after a few minutes of play, anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. The game I am playing crashes, it seems to happen with most games not just one. If I launch the game direcly from MAME if runs fine and never crashes, but if I launch the game through MaLa it always crashed after a few minutes and goes back to the MaLa menu. Anyone else have this problem or any suggestions on what might be causing it?
    Thanks.

  • Welcome :]


    I found this very surprising?? One of the best things that I think MaLa has to offer is it's stability..


    *Can you please enable the 'debug log' from the 'help and credits' tab? And forward details of the log it generates?


    * Does this problem exist on any other PC?


    * Can you forward more general details. PC Spec, mame version, Mala version etc


    Thanks

  • Thanks for the reply.


    I have enabled debug and let both computers run attract mode until the game crashed. But I can't find any kind of debug file. I thought it would be in my MaLa folder but I don't see anything, where would it be? What would it be named?


    In the mean time here is my computer info:
    System 1:
    Motherboard: Biostar M7VIG 400
    CPU: Duron 800MHz
    RAM: 512MB
    Video: Radeon 7500
    MaLa: MaLa_v1.0_beta4a
    MAME: 105


    System 2:
    Motherboard: ASUS A7N8X-E
    CPU: XP 2400
    RAM: 1GB
    Video: Radeon 9600
    MaLa: MaLa_v1.0_beta4a
    MAME: 104u4


    Both systems are doing the exact thing, the games only crashes if started through MaLa. I have been very impressed by MaLa and really hope to figure this out.
    Thanks.

  • Zitat

    I can't find any kind of debug file. I thought it would be in my MaLa folder but I don't see anything, where would it be? What would it be named?


    In the mala folder 'Mala.exe.log'


    Zitat

    I have enabled debug and let both computers run attract mode until the game crashed.


    What do you mean by attract mode? Attaract mode can olny be used if you have MaLa Hardware. It drives LED's in 'sexy' sequences.


    Can you post your complete mala.ini & mame.ini to us please for us to look at?

  • Perhaps I should have said demo mode, were you start the game but don't play
    it so the game shows a demo of it being played.


    Here is the log from computer 2:


    2006/04/16 15:03:20.73 Info: Starting MaLa 1.0.0.267
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.73 Info: Showing splash
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.76 Info: Check backup directory: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\\backups
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.76 Info: Loading hook dll
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.76 Info: Hook dll not loaded
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.76 Info: Loading params from ini file
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Creating and loading filter sets: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\mala.mlf
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Creating and loading non mame emulators: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\mala.mle
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Creating and loading layout ...
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Creating and loading mala tree
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Collecting game list files (mlg) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.79 Info: Creating and loading bios
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.81 Info: Hiding taskbar
    2006/04/16 15:03:20.87 Info: Creating audio object
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Creating and loading mala lcd screens
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Creating and loading mame lcd screens
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Creating and loading jukebox lcd screens
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Creating and loading led config and attroct mode list
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Collecting attract mode files (*.mlc) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 15:03:21.00 Info: Loading game list: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 15:03:23.23 Info: Hiding splash
    2006/04/16 15:03:23.23 Info: Loading layout: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\black.mll
    2006/04/16 15:04:18.39 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 15:04:20.01 Info: Destroying audio object
    2006/04/16 15:04:20.14 Info: Writing params to ini file
    2006/04/16 15:04:21.01 Info: Showing taskbar
    2006/04/16 15:04:21.23 Info: Closing MaLa 1.0.0.267


    Here is the mame.ini from computer 2:

    ### Mame32.ini ###


    ### Frontend Related ###


    ### Windows path and directory options ###
    rompath roms
    samplepath samples
    inipath ini
    cfg_directory cfg
    nvram_directory nvram
    memcard_directory memcard
    input_directory inp
    hiscore_directory hi
    state_directory sta
    artwork_directory artwork
    snapshot_directory snap
    diff_directory diff
    ctrlr_directory ctrlr
    comment_directory comment
    cheat_file cheat.dat


    ### Windows video options ###
    autoframeskip 0
    frameskip 0
    waitvsync 0
    triplebuffer 1
    window 0
    ddraw 1
    direct3d 0
    hwstretch 1
    # screen <NULL> (not set)
    cleanstretch auto
    resolution auto
    refresh 0
    scanlines 0
    switchres 0
    switchbpp 0
    maximize 1
    keepaspect 1
    matchrefresh 0
    syncrefresh 0
    throttle 1
    full_screen_brightness 1.000000
    frames_to_run 0
    effect none
    screen_aspect 4:3
    # mngwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows Direct3D 2D video options ###
    zoom 2
    d3dtexmanage 1
    d3dfilter 1
    d3dfeedback 100
    d3dscan 100
    d3deffectrotate 1
    d3dprescale auto
    d3deffect auto
    # d3dcustom <NULL> (not set)
    # d3dexpert <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows misc options ###
    sleep 0
    rdtsc 0
    priority 0


    ### Windows sound options ###
    audio_latency 1
    # wavwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Input device options ###
    mouse 0
    joystick 0
    lightgun 0
    dual_lightgun 0
    offscreen_reload 0
    steadykey 0
    keyboard_leds 0
    led_mode ps/2
    a2d_deadzone 0.300000
    # ctrlr <NULL> (not set)
    paddle_device keyboard
    adstick_device keyboard
    pedal_device keyboard
    dial_device keyboard
    trackball_device keyboard
    lightgun_device keyboard
    digital none


    ### Mame CORE video options ###
    norotate 0
    ror 0
    rol 0
    autoror 0
    autorol 0
    flipx 0
    flipy 0
    gamma 1.000000
    brightness 1.000000
    pause_brightness 0.650000


    ### Mame CORE vector game options ###
    antialias 1
    translucency 1
    beam 1.000000
    flicker 0.000000
    intensity 1.500000


    ### Mame CORE sound options ###
    samplerate 44100
    samples 1
    sound 1
    volume 0


    ### Mame CORE misc options ###
    artwork 1
    use_backdrops 1
    use_overlays 1
    use_bezels 1
    artwork_crop 0
    artwork_resolution 0
    cheat 0
    debug 0
    # debugscript <NULL> (not set)
    # playback <NULL> (not set)
    # record <NULL> (not set)
    log 0
    oslog 0
    skip_gameinfo 0
    bios 0
    # state <NULL> (not set)
    autosave 0


    ### Configuration options ###
    readconfig 1
    verbose 0


    Here is the log from computer 1:


    2006/04/16 13:46:02.90 Info: Starting MaLa 1.0.0.267
    2006/04/16 13:46:02.90 Info: Showing splash
    2006/04/16 13:46:02.95 Info: Check backup directory: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\\backups
    2006/04/16 13:46:02.95 Info: Loading hook dll
    2006/04/16 13:46:02.95 Info: Hook dll not loaded
    2006/04/16 13:46:02.96 Info: Loading params from ini file
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Creating and loading filter sets: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\mala.mlf
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Creating and loading non mame emulators: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\mala.mle
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Creating and loading layout ...
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Creating and loading mala tree
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Collecting game list files (mlg) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.03 Info: Creating and loading bios
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.04 Info: Hiding taskbar
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.10 Info: Creating audio object
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Creating and loading mala lcd screens
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Creating and loading mame lcd screens
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Creating and loading jukebox lcd screens
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Creating and loading led config and attroct mode list
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Collecting attract mode files (*.mlc) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 13:46:03.25 Info: Loading game list: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 13:46:05.42 Info: Hiding splash
    2006/04/16 13:46:05.42 Info: Loading layout: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\black.mll
    2006/04/16 13:46:34.92 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 13:46:39.92 Info: Saving game list: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 13:46:39.93 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 13:46:39.93 Info: Starting: Set dir: E:\Mame32\
    2006/04/16 13:46:39.93 Info: Starting: Create process: Mame32.exe sfus -skip_gameinfo -ftr 17999
    2006/04/16 13:51:44.29 Info: Starting: Set dir: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 13:51:44.29 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:12:17.67 Info: Destroying audio object
    2006/04/16 16:12:17.82 Info: Writing params to ini file
    2006/04/16 16:12:17.95 Info: Showing taskbar
    2006/04/16 16:12:17.95 Info: Closing MaLa 1.0.0.267
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.17 Info: Starting MaLa 1.0.0.267
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.17 Info: Showing splash
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.21 Info: Check backup directory: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\\backups
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.21 Info: Loading hook dll
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.21 Info: Hook dll not loaded
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.23 Info: Loading params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.28 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.28 Info: Creating and loading filter sets: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\mala.mlf
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Creating and loading non mame emulators: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\mala.mle
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Creating and loading layout ...
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Creating and loading mala tree
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Collecting game list files (mlg) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.29 Info: Creating and loading bios
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.31 Info: Hiding taskbar
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.37 Info: Creating audio object
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Creating and loading mala lcd screens
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Creating and loading mame lcd screens
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Creating and loading jukebox lcd screens
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Creating and loading led config and attroct mode list
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Collecting attract mode files (*.mlc) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:13:06.51 Info: Loading game list: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 16:13:08.68 Info: Hiding splash
    2006/04/16 16:13:08.68 Info: Loading layout: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\black.mll
    2006/04/16 16:13:16.93 Info: Loading game list: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 16:13:16.96 Info: Writing params to ini file
    2006/04/16 16:13:17.14 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:13:17.14 Info: Collecting game list files (mlg) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:13:17.14 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:13:19.92 Info: Saving game list: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 16:13:19.92 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:13:19.93 Info: Starting: Set dir: E:\Mame32\
    2006/04/16 16:13:19.93 Info: Starting: Create process: Mame32.exe sfus -skip_gameinfo -ftr 17999
    2006/04/16 16:18:24.35 Info: Starting: Set dir: E:\MaLa v1.0 beta4\
    2006/04/16 16:18:24.35 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 16:20:04.89 Info: Destroying audio object
    2006/04/16 16:20:05.03 Info: Writing params to ini file
    2006/04/16 16:20:05.20 Info: Showing taskbar
    2006/04/16 16:20:05.20 Info: Closing MaLa 1.0.0.267


    Here is the mame.ini from computer 1:


    ### Mame32.ini ###


    ### Frontend Related ###


    ### Windows path and directory options ###
    rompath roms;E:\Mame32\roms
    samplepath samples
    inipath ini
    cfg_directory cfg
    nvram_directory nvram
    memcard_directory memcard
    input_directory inp
    hiscore_directory hi
    state_directory sta
    artwork_directory artwork
    snapshot_directory snap
    diff_directory diff
    ctrlr_directory ctrlr
    comment_directory comments
    cheat_file cheat.dat


    ### Windows video options ###
    autoframeskip 1
    frameskip 0
    waitvsync 0
    triplebuffer 0
    window 0
    ddraw 1
    direct3d 0
    hwstretch 1
    # screen <NULL> (not set)
    cleanstretch auto
    resolution auto
    refresh 0
    scanlines 0
    switchres 1
    switchbpp 1
    maximize 1
    keepaspect 1
    matchrefresh 0
    syncrefresh 0
    throttle 1
    full_screen_brightness 0.00
    frames_to_run 0
    effect none
    screen_aspect 4:3
    # mngwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows Direct3D 2D video options ###
    zoom 2
    d3dtexmanage 1
    d3dfilter 1
    d3dfeedback 0
    d3dscan 100
    d3deffectrotate 1
    d3dprescale auto
    d3deffect none
    # d3dcustom <NULL> (not set)
    # d3dexpert <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows misc options ###
    sleep 1
    rdtsc 0
    priority -15


    ### Windows sound options ###
    audio_latency 1
    # wavwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Input device options ###
    mouse 0
    joystick 0
    lightgun 0
    dual_lightgun 0
    offscreen_reload 0
    steadykey 0
    keyboard_leds 1
    led_mode ps/2
    a2d_deadzone 0.30
    # ctrlr <NULL> (not set)
    paddle_device keyboard
    adstick_device keyboard
    pedal_device keyboard
    dial_device keyboard
    trackball_device keyboard
    lightgun_device keyboard
    digital none


    ### Mame CORE video options ###
    norotate 0
    ror 0
    rol 0
    autoror 0
    autorol 0
    flipx 0
    flipy 0
    gamma 1.00
    brightness 1.00
    pause_brightness 0.65


    ### Mame CORE vector game options ###
    antialias 1
    translucency 1
    beam 1.00
    flicker 0.00
    intensity 1.50


    ### Mame CORE sound options ###
    samplerate 44100
    samples 1
    sound 1
    volume 0


    ### Mame CORE misc options ###
    artwork 1
    use_backdrops 1
    use_overlays 1
    use_bezels 1
    artwork_crop 0
    artwork_resolution 0
    cheat 0
    debug 0
    # debugscript <NULL> (not set)
    # playback <NULL> (not set)
    # record <NULL> (not set)
    log 0
    oslog 0
    skip_gameinfo 1
    bios default
    # state <NULL> (not set)
    autosave 0


    ### Configuration options ###
    readconfig 1
    verbose 0


    Thanks for looking at them.

  • Ok a big never mind. When I was looking over the ini files I saw that I linked to the mame32.exe instead of the folder where I had the Windows command line version of mame. Thanks for responding to my questions. It did a lot to help me
    find the problem.

  • Sorry, That wasn't a fix after all. Even after getting set up with the correct version of mame it is still doing the same thing. Am I the only who has this problem?



    Log file from computer 2:


    2006/04/16 20:30:04.57 Info: Starting MaLa 1.0.0.267
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.57 Info: Showing splash
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.59 Info: Check backup directory: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\\backups
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.59 Info: Loading hook dll
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.59 Info: Hook dll not loaded
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.59 Info: Loading params from ini file
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Creating and loading filter sets: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\mala.mlf
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Creating and loading non mame emulators: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\mala.mle
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Creating and loading layout ...
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Collecting layout files (*.mll) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Creating and loading mala tree
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Collecting game list files (mlg) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.62 Info: Creating and loading bios
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.64 Info: Hiding taskbar
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.71 Info: Creating audio object
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Creating and loading mala lcd screens
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Creating and loading mame lcd screens
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Creating and loading jukebox lcd screens
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Creating and loading led config and attroct mode list
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Collecting attract mode files (*.mlc) in C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 20:30:04.84 Info: Loading game list: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 20:30:07.07 Info: Hiding splash
    2006/04/16 20:30:07.09 Info: Loading layout: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\black.mll
    2006/04/16 20:30:08.20 Info: Saving game list: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\All Games.mlg
    2006/04/16 20:30:08.20 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 20:30:08.20 Info: Starting: Set dir: C:\mamew\
    2006/04/16 20:30:08.20 Info: Starting: Create process: mame.exe sfus -skip_gameinfo -ftr 17999
    2006/04/16 20:35:12.67 Info: Starting: Set dir: C:\mala\MaLa v1.0 beta3\
    2006/04/16 20:35:12.67 Info: Setting params from ini file
    2006/04/16 20:35:38.18 Info: Destroying audio object
    2006/04/16 20:35:38.29 Info: Writing params to ini file
    2006/04/16 20:35:39.17 Info: Showing taskbar
    2006/04/16 20:35:39.17 Info: Closing MaLa 1.0.0.267


    mame ini:


    ### mame.ini ###


    ### Frontend Related ###


    ### Windows path and directory options ###
    rompath roms
    samplepath samples
    # inipath <NULL> (not set)
    cfg_directory cfg
    nvram_directory nvram
    memcard_directory memcard
    input_directory inp
    hiscore_directory hi
    state_directory sta
    artwork_directory artwork
    snapshot_directory snap
    diff_directory diff
    ctrlr_directory ctrlr
    comment_directory comments
    cheat_file cheat.dat


    ### Windows video options ###
    autoframeskip 1
    frameskip 0
    waitvsync 0
    triplebuffer 0
    window 0
    ddraw 1
    direct3d 0
    hwstretch 1
    # screen <NULL> (not set)
    cleanstretch auto
    resolution auto
    refresh 0
    scanlines 0
    switchres 1
    switchbpp 1
    maximize 1
    keepaspect 1
    matchrefresh 0
    syncrefresh 0
    throttle 1
    full_screen_brightness 0.000000
    frames_to_run 0
    effect none
    screen_aspect 4:3
    # mngwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows Direct3D 2D video options ###
    zoom 2
    d3dtexmanage 1
    d3dfilter 1
    d3dfeedback 0
    d3dscan 100
    d3deffectrotate 1
    d3dprescale auto
    d3deffect none
    # d3dcustom <NULL> (not set)
    # d3dexpert <NULL> (not set)


    ### Windows misc options ###
    sleep 1
    rdtsc 0
    priority 0


    ### Windows sound options ###
    audio_latency 1
    # wavwrite <NULL> (not set)


    ### Input device options ###
    mouse 0
    joystick 0
    lightgun 0
    dual_lightgun 0
    offscreen_reload 0
    steadykey 0
    keyboard_leds 1
    led_mode ps/2
    a2d_deadzone 0.300000
    # ctrlr <NULL> (not set)
    paddle_device keyboard
    adstick_device keyboard
    pedal_device keyboard
    dial_device keyboard
    trackball_device keyboard
    lightgun_device keyboard
    digital none


    ### Mame CORE video options ###
    norotate 0
    ror 0
    rol 0
    autoror 0
    autorol 0
    flipx 0
    flipy 0
    gamma 1.000000
    brightness 1.000000
    pause_brightness 0.650000


    ### Mame CORE vector game options ###
    antialias 1
    translucency 1
    beam 1.000000
    flicker 0.000000
    intensity 1.500000


    ### Mame CORE sound options ###
    samplerate 44100
    samples 1
    sound 1
    volume 0


    ### Mame CORE misc options ###
    validate 0
    artwork 1
    use_backdrops 1
    use_overlays 1
    use_bezels 1
    artwork_crop 0
    artwork_resolution 0
    cheat 0
    debug 0
    # debugscript <NULL> (not set)
    # playback <NULL> (not set)
    # record <NULL> (not set)
    log 0
    oslog 0
    skip_gameinfo 0
    bios default
    # state <NULL> (not set)
    autosave 0


    ### Configuration options ###
    readconfig 1
    verbose 0

  • .

    Zitat

    2006/04/16 20:30:08.20 Info: Starting: Create process: mame.exe sfus -skip_gameinfo -ftr 17999


    why have you got '-ftr 17999' on your command line?


    Does that not mean 'frames to run'. A tool that mame developers use.


    Try not using that.?


    I just put that line in to my system to test and sure enough it bailed out of the game after a while :))


    If removing that line does not work please send mala.ini too please


    p.s. You can also remove the -skip_gameinfo from the command line too and alternativley change the line in mame.ini to: skip_gameinfo 1. (I don't think it really matters which way you do it :D)

  • Well that seems to be it, well done. I copy and pasted those lines from my mame screensaver. The ftr command causes mame to skip over the screen asking to move the joystick or to type in "ok". But it's definity not a good command to use. What command can I use to skip over that?
    Thanks alot.

  • Isn't it past your bedtime in the U.S.A :)


    There are three types of text screens that can appear before a game starts:
    - Disclaimer Screen
    - Known Problems screen (only for some games eg Galaga)
    - Game Info Screen


    The disclaimer screen will not appear after the first time you play each game


    In the versions of mame you are currently using (104/105) the only screen you can bypass is the 'game info screen'. To do this you will need to edit your mame.ini and change the 0 to a 1 on the following line:


    ### Mame CORE misc options ###
    skip_gameinfo 1



    However....... if you are willing to use an earlier version of mame (.099) you can bypass all three possible screens


    MAME VERSION .099
    Download from here: mame.net/zips/mame099b.zip



    After setting up in a new directory you will need to edit your mame.ini and change the 0 to a 1 on the following lines:


    ### Windows video options ###
    frames_to_run 1


    ### Mame CORE misc options ###
    skip_disclaimer 1
    skip_gameinfo 1



    Warning: Games will not work if you try and change the 'frames_to_run' setting to 1 on versions .100 or above

  • Your not the first Austrian to keep me up late on the internet. From a group I'm in I know a couple others. Aren't you guys every going to figure out that being 16 hours ahead doesn't make you better and that beer shouldn't be a thick syrup.
    ;)


    Plus it takes me forever trying to figure out what the buttons on this website say. I have actually run some of them through a translator site on the internet. But it was all worth it. Thanks for figuring it out for me. Everything is still running perfect.


    I don't know if anyone has ever discussed it but in the last couple days I also noticed that mame handles the controls more accurately then mame32 does.


    Thanks again.