From d9a91753fc13030a09fe4144e9087dd728b5b464 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: laz Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 15:04:32 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] standard in some guides --- .../wiki_emulator_guides/mame/mame-guide.md | 47 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_emulator_guides/mame/mame-guide.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_emulator_guides/mame/mame-guide.md index a7e6d2b..5efd775 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_emulator_guides/mame/mame-guide.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_emulator_guides/mame/mame-guide.md @@ -2,30 +2,17 @@ -## Where to put the games +## Where to put the games? + Games that you want to run with MAME should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/mame/` directory. -## Enable cheats +## What file formats are supported? -RetroDECK already ships the cheat file from [Pugsy's Cheats](https://www.mamecheat.co.uk/) as part of the cheat folder. +Too many to list here but generally `.zip` files are the recommended format. -To enable cheats open MAME via the Configurator (we plan to make this easier later). +## Does MAME require BIOS or Firmware? -In the MAME interface go to -> `General Settings` -> `Miscellaneous Options` -> `Cheats` and toggle it to `On` -> go back and click `Save Settings` and leave MAME. - -When you launch a game open the `Quick Menu` and go to the `Cheat` menu to toggle cheats for that game. - - -## Applying effects such as Shaders and Scanlines - -First read up on BGFX effects on [BGFX MAMEdev](https://docs.mamedev.org/advanced/bgfx.html) - -We - -1. Go to `~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/mame/ini` -2. Open the `mame.ini` with your text editor of choice. -3. Find `OSD VIDEO OPTIONS` and edit the value: `video` from `opengl` to `bgfx`. -4. Find `GFX POST-PROCESSING OPTIONS` and edit the value: `bgfx_screen_chains` fron `nothing` to `what ever value you want` from the BGFX link. Example value from MAME: `bgfx_screen_chains`: `crt-geom`,`pillarbox_left_horizontal`,`pillarbox_right_horizontal`. +Yes, but in most cases the firmware or BIOS is bundled inside the games `.zip` with the game files. ## MAME Standalone Folders @@ -181,3 +168,25 @@ You can always reset via the configurator if you mess things up. **Versus** `~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/data/mame/assets/versus` + +## How-to enable cheats? + +RetroDECK already ships the cheat file from [Pugsy's Cheats](https://www.mamecheat.co.uk/) as part of the cheat folder. + +To enable cheats open MAME via the Configurator (we plan to make this easier later). + +In the MAME interface go to -> `General Settings` -> `Miscellaneous Options` -> `Cheats` and toggle it to `On` -> go back and click `Save Settings` and leave MAME. + +When you launch a game open the `Quick Menu` and go to the `Cheat` menu to toggle cheats for that game. + + +## Applying effects such as Shaders and Scanlines + +First read up on BGFX effects on [BGFX MAMEdev](https://docs.mamedev.org/advanced/bgfx.html) + +We + +1. Go to `~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck/config/mame/ini` +2. Open the `mame.ini` with your text editor of choice. +3. Find `OSD VIDEO OPTIONS` and edit the value: `video` from `opengl` to `bgfx`. +4. Find `GFX POST-PROCESSING OPTIONS` and edit the value: `bgfx_screen_chains` fron `nothing` to `what ever value you want` from the BGFX link. Example value from MAME: `bgfx_screen_chains`: `crt-geom`,`pillarbox_left_horizontal`,`pillarbox_right_horizontal`.