When using emulator that is not default (dkwolf):

- Check plugin exists before launching
- Fix playback problem

"Extreme Galakong" improvements

Update to about folder artwork

dk_config.py

@@ -156,11 +156,11 @@
 COACH_FRIENDLY = ["dkongspringy", "dkongbarrels", "dkongcb", "dkonghrd"]
 CHORUS_FRIENDLY = ["dkongspringy", "dkongbarrels", "dkongcb", "dkonghrd", "dkongrivets", "dkongrnd",
                    "dkongwbh", "dkongpies", "dkongjapan", "dkongpe", "dkongfr", "dkongl05", "dkongce", "dkongrev"]
-SHOOT_FRIENDLY = ["dkongspringy", "dkongbarrels", "dkongpies", "dkongrivets", "dkongpac", "dkongwbh"]
+SHOOT_FRIENDLY = ["dkongspringy", "dkongbarrels", "dkongpies", "dkongrivets", "dkongpac"]
 START5_FRIENDLY = ["dkongspringy", "dkongbarrels", "dkongpies", "dkongrivets", "dkongksfix"]
 
 # Roms that don't support some DKAFE features fully
-HUD_UNFRIENDLY = ["dkongwizardry", "dkongduet"]
+HUD_UNFRIENDLY = ["dkongwizardry", "dkongduet", "dkongkonkey"]
 AUTOSTART_UNFRIENDLY = ["dkongbarpal", "dkongrndmzr"]
 AUTHOR_UNFRIENDLY = ["dkongwizardry", "dkongbarpal", "dkongrndmzr"]
 

dk_system.py

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 from datetime import datetime
 from time import sleep, time
 from glob import glob
-from shutil import copy, move
+from shutil import copy, move, copytree
 os.environ['PYGAME_HIDE_SUPPORT_PROMPT'] = '1'
 from dk_config import *
 from dk_interface import lua_interface
@@ -95,16 +95,18 @@ def get_inp_dir(emu):
     return os.path.join(os.path.dirname(get_emulator(emu).split(" ")[0]), "inp")
 
 
-def get_inp_files(emu, name, sub, num):
+def get_inp_files(rec, name, sub, num):
     # Return the 5 most recent .inp recordings for the specified rom
-    return sorted(glob(os.path.join(get_inp_dir(emu), f"{name}_{sub}_*.inp")), reverse=True)[:num]
+    return sorted(glob(os.path.join(get_inp_dir(rec), f"{name}_{sub}_*.inp")), reverse=True)[:num]
 
 
-def build_launch_command(info, basic_mode=False, launch_plugin=None):
+def build_launch_command(info, basic_mode=False, launch_plugin=None, playback=False):
     # Receives subfolder (optional), name, emulator, unlock and target scores from info
     # If mame emulator supports a rompath (recommended) then the rom can be launched direct from the subfolder
     # otherwise the file will be copied over the main rom to avoid a CRC check fail.  See ALLOW_ROM_OVERWRITE option.
     subfolder, name, emu, rec, unlock, score3, score2, score1 = info
+    if playback:  # playback using the original emulator/settings
+        emu = rec
     emu_args = get_emulator(emu)
     inp_file = f"{name}_{subfolder}_{get_datetime()}_0m.inp"
     emu_args = emu_args.replace("<RECORD_ID>", inp_file)
@@ -130,7 +132,14 @@ def build_launch_command(info, basic_mode=False, launch_plugin=None):
         for plugin, plugin_folder in PLUGINS:
             if plugin == subfolder:
                 launch_command += f" -plugin {plugin_folder}"
-                break
+
+                if "dkwolf" not in launch_directory.lower():
+                    # Not using standard emulator so check the plugin path exists and copy if necessary
+                    plugin_target = os.path.join(launch_directory, "plugins", plugin_folder)
+                    if not os.path.exists(plugin_target):
+                        plugin_source = os.path.join(ROOT_DIR, "dkwolf", "plugins", plugin_folder)
+                        copytree(plugin_source, plugin_target)
+                    break
 
     else:
         launch_command = launch_command.replace("<ROM_DIR>", ROM_DIR)

dkwolf/plugins/galakong/init.lua

@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
 -- SET GALAKONG_NOSTARS=1
 -- SET GALAKONG_NOEXPLOSIONS=1
 --
+-- The hack becomes "Extreme Galakong" when used in combination with the "Wild Barrel Hack" rom.
+--
 -- Minimum start up arguments:
 --   mame dkong -plugin galakong
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -60,6 +62,7 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 	local howhigh_ready = false
 	local end_of_level = false
 	local dead = false
+	local extreme = false
 	local name_entry = 0
 
 	local score = "000000"
@@ -177,6 +180,13 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 		"              +  +",
 		"               ++"}
 
+	local extreme_logo_table = {
+	"!! ! ! !!! !!  !!  !!!  !!",
+	"!  ! !  !  ! ! !  ! ! ! !",
+	"!!  !   !  !!  !! ! ! ! !!",
+	"!  ! !  !  ! ! !  ! ! ! !",
+	"!! ! !  !  ! ! !! ! ! ! !!"}
+
 	local explode1_table = {
 		"",
 		"",
@@ -326,9 +336,9 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 	-- Position of shield pickup by stage number
 	local pickup_table = {}
 	pickup_table[1] = {15, 212}
-	pickup_table[2] = {8, 208}
+	pickup_table[2] = {8, 161}
   	pickup_table[3] = {121, 73}
-	pickup_table[4] = {8, 192}
+	pickup_table[4] = {8, 161}
 
 	-- Point scored for multiple missile hits and associated sprite display
 	local bonus_table = {}
@@ -411,6 +421,12 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 			s_cpu = mac.devices[":soundcpu"]
 			s_mem = s_cpu.spaces["data"]
 
+			-- Is this the wild barrel hack (i.e. extreme galakong)?  Offset 3FBA to 3FBF is not used in regular DK
+			if emu.romname() == "dkong" and mem:read_direct_u64(0x3fba) == 0x4d212153c31977dd then
+				extreme = true
+				pickup_table[1] = {10, 96} -- easier pickup location on barrels
+			end
+
 			change_title()
 
 			--Generate a starfield
@@ -433,12 +449,7 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 
 			--Add more delay to the GAME OVER screen
 			mem:write_direct_u8(0x132f, 0xff)
-
-			-- Is this the wild barrel hack?  Offset 3FBA to 3FBF is not used in regular DK
-			if emu.romname() == "dkong" and mem:read_direct_u32(0x3fba) == 0xc31977dd and mem:read_direct_u16(0x3fbe) == 0x2153 then
-				pickup_table[1] = {10, 5} -- make pickup location easier on barrels
-			end
-
+
 			-- Donkey Kong Junior specific initialisation
 			if emu.romname() == "dkongjr" then
 				enemy_table =
@@ -480,6 +491,24 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 			local left, right, fire
 			local _frame = scr:frame_number()
 
+			if extreme then
+				-- Adjust start level for extreme Galakong
+				if level == 1 then
+					mem:write_u8(0x6229, 5)  -- update to level 5 
+					mem:write_u16(0x622a, 0x3a73)  -- update screen sequence
+				end
+				-- Switch palette for extreme Galakong
+				if stage == 1 then -- Girders
+					mem:write_u8(0xc7d86, 1)
+					mem:write_u8(0xc7d87, 0)
+				elseif stage == 2 then -- Pies/Conveyors
+					mem:write_u8(0xc7d86, 0)
+					mem:write_u8(0xc7d87, 1)
+				elseif stage == 4 then -- Rivets
+					mem:write_u8(0xc7d86, 0)
+				end				
+			end
+
 			if mode2 == 0x1 then -- Initial screen
 				started = false
 
@@ -499,6 +528,10 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 				draw_graphic(yard_logo_table, 19, 175)
 				write_ram_message(0x77be, " VERSION "..exports.version)
 
+				if extreme then
+					draw_graphic(extreme_logo_table, 224, 59)
+				end
+
 				-- Alternative coin entry sound
 				if mem:read_u8(0x6083) == 2 then
 					clear_sounds()
@@ -576,7 +609,7 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 			if mode2 >= 0xb and mode2 <= 0xd then  -- during gameplay
 				jumpman_x = mem:read_u8(0x6203) - 15
 				jumpman_y = mem:read_u8(0x6205)
-
+				
 				if pickup then
 					-- shield was collected, the ship can now be controlled
 					left, right, fire = get_inputs()
@@ -1048,7 +1081,11 @@ function galakong.startplugin()
 			-- change "HIGH SCORE" to "DK SHOOTER"
 			-- HIGH SCORE is 10 characters, pad with space if necessary
 			--                        1234567890
-			write_rom_message(0x36b4," GALAKONG ")
+			if extreme then
+				write_rom_message(0x36b4,"X-GALAKONG")
+			else
+				write_rom_message(0x36b4," GALAKONG ")
+			end	
 
 			-- Change "HOW HIGH CAN YOU GET" text in rom to "HOW UP CAN YOU SCHMUP ?"
 			-- how high is 23 characters, pad with space if necessary

launch.py

@@ -237,7 +237,6 @@ def check_for_input(force_exit=False):
 
         # Optional joystick controls
         if USE_JOYSTICK:
-            print(event.type)
             if event.type == pygame.JOYAXISMOTION:
                 _g.active = True
                 _g.lastmove = _g.timer.duration
@@ -531,7 +530,7 @@ def build_launch_menu():
         show_chorus = sub in CHORUS_FRIENDLY or (name == "dkong" and sub == "")
         show_start5 = sub in START5_FRIENDLY  or (name == "dkong" and sub == "")
         show_shoot = sub in SHOOT_FRIENDLY
-        inps = _s.get_inp_files(emu, name, sub, 12 - show_coach - show_chorus - show_shoot - show_start5)
+        inps = _s.get_inp_files(rec, name, sub, 12 - show_coach - show_chorus - show_shoot - show_start5)
 
         _g.launchmenu = pymenu.Menu(256, 224, _g.selected.center(26), mouse_visible=False, mouse_enabled=False,
                                     theme=dkafe_theme, onclose=close_menu)
@@ -735,7 +734,7 @@ def launch_rom(info, launch_plugin=None, override_emu=None):
 
 def playback_rom(info, inpfile):
     """playback the specified inp file"""
-    launch_command, launch_directory, competing, _ = _s.build_launch_command(info, True, False)
+    launch_command, launch_directory, competing, _ = _s.build_launch_command(info, True, False, True)
     if os.path.exists(launch_directory):
         close_menu()
         clear_screen(and_reset_display=True)