Columns MD+

I started setting up my boilerplate for MD+.
This is the first patch that comes out of it.

Since I have no MegaSD, I'd appreciate some feedback.

Edit: Updated the version to 20230329-130746
I was still checking for cd hardware and jump to a lockout screen if not present.
Should be fine now.

This is good to see. Thanks.

Genesis Plus GX's implemenation of MD+ is pretty robust, so you should be fine as someone without a MegaSD, but I'll check it out on mine later, or tomorrow.

One minor thing to note, the "MEGASD" header edit isn't required for MD+ patched ROMs. For MegaSD users it's actually a hindrance as that header essentially activates the "CD" in-game menu, which lacks features like save states, which the normal ROM menu contains. So, leaving the header default allows users to take advantage of save states for MD+ patched games.

What's also a bonus, if you're going to continue creating patches for both formats, you no longer need to include that header edit for MSU-MD patches. Both ROMs can be left with their default headers.

I also edited three tracks from the sound pack if you want to include them (no credits needed). Two to make a seamless loop (track 1 & 3), and the other was to make the timing flow better between loops (track 2). There's also a small bonus of a 30MB reduction in the overall size of the sound pack as a result.

https://mega.nz/file/o3QX0RoB#PPCmYEaoHGMKNiiajALaosW2iuenS0X5kU0S99LvInk

Version 20230329-214542
without "MEGASD " in the header.

Relikk's Soundpack linked in the readme.

Sorry, I didn't include everything from your sound pack in my upload, only the tracks and CUE file I edited. So the link to the sound pack in that readme file is incomplete.

Here's a new version,
none changed except the Readme.

Thankyou ArcadeTV, I have a Mega Ever Drive Pro and that supports MD+ so should work yeah ?

Yes. The MEDP supports MD+.

ArcadeTV wrote:Here's a new version,
none changed except the Readme.

Is this the most current Columns MD+ patch?  I didn't see a MD+ patch on the GitHub link.  Thanks.

True. I forgot to add it on github. Will add it soon, sorry.