DKAFE v0.41

Resolve issue with multple plugin use. This makes it possible to use practice stage option on rom hacks that already have a dedicated plugin e.g. Galakong

Added support for "Big Kong" with gametext and icon

Resolve a specific issue with awards display in DK Wizardry -#7

Added a "refocus" plugin which can be used to grab focus of DKAFE after exiting from DKWolf. Optional setting is REFOCUS_WINFOW. It is Windows specific.

Added AUTOSTART_UNFRIENDLY roms config.

DKAFE v0.40

Create a dkong.zip fix/patch file for user "Wizz".
Add stage practice for DK Heart Hunt hack.

DKAFE v0.39

Mostly work on updating Pi4 to latest version:
Fix rom search/patching on startup
Pi4 package update
Allow playback of mp3 in AllenKong plugin (via mpg321)

Updated XP build to v0.39

DKAFE v0.38e

Add my own custom characters to tomthumb.bdf font - "DK", "1/2". "1/4" and a "love heart".
Add "DK Heart Hunt" hack by Paul Goes.
Add icons for Quarter-Kong, 1/2 Kong and Heart-Hunt.
Reorganise the romlist.csv
Add descriptive text for each of the hacks displayed in the frontend - displayed when Jumpman faces a machine.
Add game option and settings to toggle game-text information on/off
Create a dkong.zip fix file for user "Wizz".

b)
Minor update to Vector Kong - simplify hammer smashes and more vectorlike.
Adjust target scores for OctoMonkey, 1/2 Kong and 1/4 Kong. They were too easily achieved.

c)
Pressing down when facing machine makes Jumpman step away.
GalaKong - Increase the hitbox of shots slightly

d)
Create a dkong.zip fix/patch file for user "CXK".
Minor icon and gametext tweaks

e) Fix patching once and for all. Added a last resort, when no fix file is found. Simply check all 15 required files are contained in the ZIP and proceed with rom patching.

DKAFE v0.37

Added my latest rom hacks/plugins:
Allen Kong, 2NUTKong, NoLuck-Kong, OctoMonkey, Half-Kong and Quarter-Kong.
Add "Kana Kong" rom hack.
Updated the romlist
Updated all icons
Ensure joystick input is disabled by default

DKAFE v0.36c

Rework and simplify the LUA/MAME interface.
Interface score tracking now takes your best score from your session (you could play many games before exiting back to the frontend) and is no longer tied to the high score table. You don't even have to register your name in the high score table. Just exit game after achieving your target score if you want.
The COIN ends game logic is now redundant and was removed. The player can simply exit after achieving their desired score.
Remove high score table (player, scores) logic and RAM/ROM updating. Retain the original authors intended high score table entries.

The DKAFE intro animation was tidied up. There is better transition to the frontend startup.

Raspberry Pi4/400 config optimisations.

VectorKong improvements:
Fireballs now turn blue when Jumpman has the hammer
The smash animation was simplified
Top line is now coloured red

Autostart logic was tweaked to add a random delay.
DK Junior levels (Springboard, vines, chains hideout) can now be practiced from launch menu.

DKAFE v0.35

Update DKWolf to WolfMAME v0.241.
Pi4 optimisations. Pi4 now uses accelerated video mode.
Extend "dkstart5" plugin to optionally practice a specific stage when parameter is provided.
Add stage practice options to launch menu of Crazy Kong and selected DK hacks.
Fix plugin parameter bug
Reduce Pi4 image size

DKAFE v0.34

Add crazy kong support. Update WolfMAME builds to include "crazy kong" driver
Optional rom detection for "dkongjr", "dkong3" and "ckong".
Tweak the rom patching summary screen to allow listing of more items
Romlist improvement. Allow multiple entries for the same slot number. The first valid entry detected will be used. This allows optional roms to be included in the romlist by default.
Improvement to Raspberry Pi4 build and patching routines.

DKAFE v0.33

Big performance improvement with Pi4 default settings. Pi OS update and change to default graphic drivers.
Improvements to Pi4 automated install script.
Option to optimise the framebuffer for VGA displays
Check BOOT partition for ROMS when not found in ROMS folder. User may not have provided them at install time.

Add "Extreme Galakong" - it combines the "wild barrel hack" with "Galakong" plugin.
Tidy up the romlist.

Fixes to recording and playback when using a MAME emulator that is not default (dkwolf).
Automatic plugin installation when using a MAME emulator that is not default (dkwolf).

DKAFE v0.32

Add "Vector Kong" plugin
Add "RNDMZR" hack by Paul Goes
Add patches and artwork for these 2 new hacks

Fix bug with autostart
Fix pixel aspect in settings file
Tweaks to Raspberry Pi build