Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
Notes on Bleem! for PC Protection? to block the use of debugger ?
This trick is similar to int41h / 4fh Debugger installation check (code 05
& 06) but very limited because it's only available for Win95 / 98 (not NT)
as it uses the VxDCall backdoor. This detection was found in Bleem Demo.
Push 0000004fh; function
4fh push 002a002ah; high word specifies which VxD (VWIN32)
; low word specifies which service
(VWIN32_Int41Dispatch)
call Kernel32! ORD_001; VxdCall
cmp ax, 0f386h; magic number returned by system debuggers
jz SoftICE_detected
Here again, several ways to detect it:
BPINT 41 if ax == 4f
BPINT 30 if ax == 0xF386; SoftICE must be loaded for this one
BPX Exec_PM_Int if eax == 41 && edx-> 1c == 4f && edx-> 10 == 002A002A
BPX Kernel32! Ord_0001 if esp-> 4 == 002A002A && esp-> 8 == 4f; slooooow!
This trick is similar to int41h / 4fh Debugger installation check (code 05
& 06) but very limited because it's only available for Win95 / 98 (not NT)
as it uses the VxDCall backdoor. This detection was found in Bleem Demo.
Push 0000004fh; function
4fh push 002a002ah; high word specifies which VxD (VWIN32)
; low word specifies which service
(VWIN32_Int41Dispatch)
call Kernel32! ORD_001; VxdCall
cmp ax, 0f386h; magic number returned by system debuggers
jz SoftICE_detected
Here again, several ways to detect it:
BPINT 41 if ax == 4f
BPINT 30 if ax == 0xF386; SoftICE must be loaded for this one
BPX Exec_PM_Int if eax == 41 && edx-> 1c == 4f && edx-> 10 == 002A002A
BPX Kernel32! Ord_0001 if esp-> 4 == 002A002A && esp-> 8 == 4f; slooooow!
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- Black Mesa
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
some cool jp links i found earlier...
idk maybe someday i will post every bleem link that i have bookmarked lol
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... 23/323008/
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... bleem.html
http://www.dcn.ne.jp/~gil2041/overseas/bleemdc2.htm
http://www.dcn.ne.jp/~gil2041/overseas/bleemdc.htm
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... akuta/ccd/
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... cd/2-1.htm
idk maybe someday i will post every bleem link that i have bookmarked lol
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... 23/323008/
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... bleem.html
http://www.dcn.ne.jp/~gil2041/overseas/bleemdc2.htm
http://www.dcn.ne.jp/~gil2041/overseas/bleemdc.htm
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... akuta/ccd/
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... cd/2-1.htm
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
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This is the BLUE version.
In case you're wondering about the other 4 versions/colors of bleemcast,
the person who cracked this found that they are all identical.
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Props to the folks that made this happen!
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(This .nfo has been updated for more clear burning instructions, and info.)
Full "updated" .nfo:
(source: https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewto ... 40#p125194 )
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Bleem!Cast Leaked Beta - Cracked!
Hopefully, this should help you with burning troubles!
Q: Does this thing actually work???
A: YES!!!!!!!!
Q: How do I burn it, I keep getting coasters!
A: -Burn the .cdi with Alcohol 120% or Discjuggler in Raw Disc-at-Once mode!
-Burn the .nrg with Nero in Disc-at-Once mode!
-If your burner doesn't support Disc-at-Once, you can try to self-boot it
yourself just like any emulator, or homebrew game.
(plain files untested, however, that's how I re-packed the image)
Q: Does this selfboot?
A: Yes, it's self booting!
Q: Can I play my playstation backups/imports on this?
A: Yes!
Q: How is the quality?
A: It doesnt work with all games, some games have graphical errors, some
games just won't load, some games lock up, etc...The movies on all games
are unwatchable, There's NO save support. Some games are unplayable because R2/L2/Select/Analog1+2 are non-existant! Framerate is VERY good, music can
be choppy at times. Don't forget, this is a leaked beta, never meant to
play all these games, that's why they released single game packs! Be happy
you can play some of these wonderful games on our beloved Dreamcast!!!
Oh, yeah, the Screen Blinks like crazy, but it works.
This is the BLUE version.
In case you're wondering about the other 4 versions/colors of bleemcast,
the person who cracked this found that they are all identical.
Props to the folks that made this happen! (Randy Davis, original author)
(This .nfo has been updated for more clear burning instructions, and info.)
Last edited by SMiTH on Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:07 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
not to be funny but rand also went by randy https://www.mobygames.com/developer/she ... rId,75825/
Randy Linden
Ca. 1989
source: COMPUTE's Amiga Resource, August 1989 (issue #3)
notice when it's randy linden no bleem credits
Pretty sure the guy meant randy linden
Randy Linden
Ca. 1989
source: COMPUTE's Amiga Resource, August 1989 (issue #3)
notice when it's randy linden no bleem credits
Pretty sure the guy meant randy linden
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
so then this is RAND at e3 bleemcast booth?
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Might be kinda look not the same guess it is all i know is in uk he is known as randy linden and in the usa he is known as rand linden pretty strange search both you get the same things but not the same lol
Pretty sure that guy in the nfo was thinking randy linden
Pretty sure that guy in the nfo was thinking randy linden
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Re: Bleemcast conspiracy *disclaimer tin foil necessary*
randy davis i.e randy linden aka rand linden
LOL
ok got it.
LOL
ok got it.
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https://rawg.io/creators/randy-linden-paul-coletta this is pretty strange toSMiTH wrote:randy davis i.e randy linden aka rand linden
LOL
ok got it.
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Randy Linden & Paul Coletta is a games programmer ? this is a strange statement
https://www.mobygames.com/developer/she ... Id,216107/ no photo lol
https://www.mobygames.com/developer/she ... Id,216107/ no photo lol
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Randy linden
Design
Home Alone (1991) (Game Design by)
Wayne Gretzky Hockey (1991) (Nintendo Version by)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Game Design by)
Other
Dirt Trax FX (1995) (Additional Help)
The Terminator (1991) (Advisors)
Paul Coletta
Home Alone (1991) (Game Design by)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Game Design by)
Programming/Engineering
Home Alone (1991) (Nintendo Programming)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Nintendo Programming)
Time Tunnels (1984)
Now i dont know what to think of this just add more wierdness to the pile of strange things
look who was the tester for randy linden paul coletta
Quality Assurance
The Terminator (1991) (Alpha Testers)
Bubbles
1983 Syntax Software
Coding: Randy Linden
Graphics: Randy Linden
Sound: Randy Linden
his first game 1983 the c64 lol
Our next game is slightly obscure, and was briefly advertised by US magazines in 1983. Thanks to Peter Weighill for the heads up.
The game was called Bubbles, and has you controlling Clarence the Clam, who must avoid and destroy menacing creatures of the deep. It was a clone of Centipede, and according to the coder Randy Linden – it was released. Some shops in Torono were selling it, but it is unknown if it ever made it to the US.
It is possible that Syntax didn’t last long, and Bubbles only made it out in limited numbers. Also in their line up was a utility called Scribbler, which also seems to be missing. EDIT – Marco van Vlaanderen has found Scribbler on an old tape. We don’t usually host utilities that are missing, but have added to this entry as a curiosity and to ensure its preserved and available for others. Confirms it was released too
Do you know anything more about the Bubbles game though, and can you help us preserve it?
Contributions: Peter Weighill, Randy Linden, Marco van Vlaanderen
Randy Linden says:
March 26, 2017 at 7:54 am
I’m the author of Bubbles and it’s SO nice to see that anyone remembers the game!
Design
Home Alone (1991) (Game Design by)
Wayne Gretzky Hockey (1991) (Nintendo Version by)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Game Design by)
Other
Dirt Trax FX (1995) (Additional Help)
The Terminator (1991) (Advisors)
Paul Coletta
Home Alone (1991) (Game Design by)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Game Design by)
Programming/Engineering
Home Alone (1991) (Nintendo Programming)
Where's Waldo? (1991) (Nintendo Programming)
Time Tunnels (1984)
Now i dont know what to think of this just add more wierdness to the pile of strange things
look who was the tester for randy linden paul coletta
Quality Assurance
The Terminator (1991) (Alpha Testers)
Bubbles
1983 Syntax Software
Coding: Randy Linden
Graphics: Randy Linden
Sound: Randy Linden
his first game 1983 the c64 lol
Our next game is slightly obscure, and was briefly advertised by US magazines in 1983. Thanks to Peter Weighill for the heads up.
The game was called Bubbles, and has you controlling Clarence the Clam, who must avoid and destroy menacing creatures of the deep. It was a clone of Centipede, and according to the coder Randy Linden – it was released. Some shops in Torono were selling it, but it is unknown if it ever made it to the US.
It is possible that Syntax didn’t last long, and Bubbles only made it out in limited numbers. Also in their line up was a utility called Scribbler, which also seems to be missing. EDIT – Marco van Vlaanderen has found Scribbler on an old tape. We don’t usually host utilities that are missing, but have added to this entry as a curiosity and to ensure its preserved and available for others. Confirms it was released too
Do you know anything more about the Bubbles game though, and can you help us preserve it?
Contributions: Peter Weighill, Randy Linden, Marco van Vlaanderen
Randy Linden says:
March 26, 2017 at 7:54 am
I’m the author of Bubbles and it’s SO nice to see that anyone remembers the game!
Last edited by Ian Micheal on Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:23 am, edited 3 times in total.