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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Using AI assistance. How much is too much?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/using-ai-assistance-how-much-is-too-much/555)
**Author:** [@Arnoldemu](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Arnoldemu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/using-ai-assistance-how-much-is-too-much/555 "2026-09-27T07:49:06Z")
With there being discussion on the use of AI to develop Amstrad games where do you draw the line? (draw the line as in the sentence ‘draw a line in the sand’ to say how much you will accept but no more) Using an online … --- ## [Introducing in-page emulator on Wiki pages!](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/introducing-in-page-emulator-on-wiki-pages/518)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/introducing-in-page-emulator-on-wiki-pages/518 "2026-09-26T19:57:23Z")
Following @Jonathan 's suggestion I spent the past few hours implementing RVMPlayer for the wiki pages as well! When a page contains a dsk image (such as XMas-tro 2009 - CPCWiki ) you’ll get a “Play” button next to the … --- ## [CPC disc tools suite: Run games from drive B / Gotek, load MF2 dumps & lots more](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-disc-tools-suite-run-games-from-drive-b-gotek-load-mf2-dumps-lots-more/424)
**Author:** [@simulant](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/simulant)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-disc-tools-suite-run-games-from-drive-b-gotek-load-mf2-dumps-lots-more/424 "2026-09-26T17:24:51Z")
I’ve been using Amstrad CPC floppy discs since the mid-80s (I remember when they were 50p each and not £10 each!!) and I absolutely love the way Locomotive BASIC has built-in floppy features, along with some of the power… --- ## [Uchotos dsk request](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/uchotos-dsk-request/558)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Bolton](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Steve_Bolton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/uchotos-dsk-request/558 "2026-09-26T09:51:36Z")
Hi All, Inufuto has released Uchotos on loads of systems as usual, but the CPC version is in .cdt format. Can someone convert or provide a link to a .dsk version please? --- ## [Trying to find the name of a game on the CPC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/trying-to-find-the-name-of-a-game-on-the-cpc/547)
**Author:** [@Bouncer6128](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Bouncer6128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/trying-to-find-the-name-of-a-game-on-the-cpc/547 "2026-09-25T14:32:53Z")
I was using an Amstrad 6128 at a training center in 1988 and there was a game that was popular - it was a business simulation text/character graphics and it involved selling burgers! like running a McDonalds. I can’t rem… --- ## [BASIC Hovercards](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/basic-hovercards/538)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/basic-hovercards/538 "2026-09-24T22:36:02Z")
Soooo following the Firmware Hovercards and after @Devlin 's suggestion, I went ahead and implemented similar hovercards for BASIC keywords! Due to their similarity to natural language I had to limit them to code blocks… --- ## [CPC Firmware hovercards](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-firmware-hovercards/534)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-firmware-hovercards/534 "2026-09-24T19:03:30Z")
Hello everyone! I don’t know if this is something genuinely useful, but it was a fun little project for me to do. I just enabled an in-post firmware reference tool across the forum. When you post some machine code or h… --- ## [Test z80 syntax](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/test-z80-syntax/182)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/test-z80-syntax/182 "2026-09-24T16:14:38Z")
testing syntax highlighting ORG &8000 start: LD HL, &C000 ; Video RAM start LD BC, 256 ; Counter loop: LD (HL), &AA ; Write pattern INC HL DEC BC JP NZ, loop RET --- ## [Purchasing an M4 Board](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/purchasing-an-m4-board/539)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/purchasing-an-m4-board/539 "2026-09-24T14:13:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Best plug-in device for CPC6128 in a computer museum: My CPC 6128 has been back in the garage for a while, but the new forum/wiki has rekindled my interest. I’ve got an external Gotek, … --- ## [Best plug-in device for CPC6128 in a computer museum](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/best-plug-in-device-for-cpc6128-in-a-computer-museum/525)
**Author:** [@Arnoldemu](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Arnoldemu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/best-plug-in-device-for-cpc6128-in-a-computer-museum/525 "2026-09-24T11:33:17Z")
I recently visited the Retro Collective computer museum in Stroud, UK. Fantastic place with so much to see and interact with and going there brought back so many great memories (visit the cave, the arcade archive and a … --- ## [CPC emulation added in-page for topics! 🕹️](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-emulation-added-in-page-for-topics/269)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-emulation-added-in-page-for-topics/269 "2026-09-23T11:41:31Z")
Hello guys! I’m happy to announced that I’ve implemented in-page emulation for posts that have relevant attachments! I’ve used cpcjs which is a js port of Caprice32 RVMPlayer, no cartridge support though. Things to ke… --- ## [CPC emulation on CPCWiki pages](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-emulation-on-cpcwiki-pages/512)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-emulation-on-cpcwiki-pages/512 "2026-09-23T08:16:44Z")
Continuing the discussion from CPC emulation added in-page for topics! :joystick:: The new forum is great and this feature is excellent. I wonder whether you would add a similar feature to the wiki too. On the old fo… --- ## [CPC Discord](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-discord/27)
**Author:** [@Devlin](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Devlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/cpc-discord/27 "2026-09-22T19:35:17Z")
As a helpful reminder to anyone wanting to join the CPC Community discord (and as a place to go if CPCWiki goes down), it’s here: --- ## [ORMUZ raconté de l’intérieur](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/ormuz-raconte-de-l-interieur/227)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/ormuz-raconte-de-l-interieur/227 "2026-09-22T18:35:47Z")
This one does look very interesting as a media combination! Découvrez ORMUZ comme si vous étiez à bord. Ce récit/test transforme une partie sur Amstrad CPC en véritable mission sous-marine, entre tension, imprévus et… --- ## [Visual Editor on CPCWiki](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/visual-editor-on-cpcwiki/508)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/visual-editor-on-cpcwiki/508 "2026-09-22T11:22:11Z")
Hello everyone, I enabled the visual editor for the wiki itself; makes things much easier, especially for quick edits. When you visit the wiki, now (or is it the first time you try to edit a page? I forgot) you’re pre… --- ## [Testing callout function](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/testing-callout-function/505)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/testing-callout-function/505 "2026-09-22T06:06:45Z")
This is a callout inserted in a normal post through the + button: \[!note\] Wow, I’m a callout! \[!note\]- Custom title I’m a callout too, but collapsed! \[!question\] Nested callouts? \[!success\] Wow Yes indeed! … --- ## [Amstrad Museum](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/amstrad-museum/479)
**Author:** [@TITAN](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/TITAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/amstrad-museum/479 "2026-09-21T05:55:24Z")
Au fil des années (et des requêtes), j’ai constaté que, finalement, pas mal d’amstradistes ne connaissaient pas forcément Amstrad Museum. Je me permets donc une petite parenthèse d’autopromotion pour vous en parler. Si … --- ## [Best web emulator?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/best-web-emulator/257)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/best-web-emulator/257 "2026-09-20T13:27:52Z")
Hello guys! I want to try to implement direct in-page emulation; you have a thread, you attach a dsk or a sna file, click a button, it loads right there on the forum page! Can you suggest the best web emulator (js?) we… --- ## [Old Forum and Wiki now live! 😀](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/old-forum-and-wiki-now-live/207)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/old-forum-and-wiki-now-live/207 "2026-09-20T07:20:42Z")
Hello everyone! I am glad to announce that the wiki and the old forum are now back online! CPCWiki has finally caught up with the latest Mediawiki versions, a new sleeker appearance and modern functionality. The old f… --- ## [Why make such great games if most people can't play them properly?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/why-make-such-great-games-if-most-people-cant-play-them-properly/390)
**Author:** [@FD\_CRTC2](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/FD_CRTC2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/why-make-such-great-games-if-most-people-cant-play-them-properly/390 "2026-09-19T13:42:01Z")
Correct me if I am stupid and missing something? I don’t understand why developers go the insane amount of trouble to make new games but then provide an either/or between joystick (two button required games) and keyboard… --- ## [Show off your Amstrads!](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/show-off-your-amstrads/80)
**Author:** [@Bifford](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Bifford)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/show-off-your-amstrads/80 "2026-09-18T19:29:45Z")
I wanted to start a nice community thread where we can show off our setups! This is the 464 I have owned since December 1985 (I recently found the monitor box in my parent’s loft, with the delivery sticker still on it. … --- ## [ùCPM #8 is coming very soon](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/ucpm-8-arrive-tres-bientot/462)
**Author:** [@Titi](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Titi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/ucpm-8-arrive-tres-bientot/462 "2026-09-17T12:08:08Z")
Hello, Check out the cover of ùCPM #8: https://ucpmfanzine.blogspot.com/2026/0 … A8E1OCxUHw See you on 29/10/2026 at 10:00 a.m. at BENEDICTION CODING PARTY #6! --- ## ["Evil" 😉 antifeatures in the new forum?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/evil-antifeatures-in-the-new-forum/288)
**Author:** [@cpcitor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/cpcitor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/evil-antifeatures-in-the-new-forum/288 "2026-09-16T07:57:57Z")
One of the things that I like with old machines is simplicity and parsimony I liked SMF because it felt lightweight and fast even on an old PC (or a modern machine at maximum powersaving settings). When visiting the new… --- ## [XzentriX Meeting 2026](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/xzentrix-meeting-2026/432)
**Author:** [@XeNoMoRPH](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/XeNoMoRPH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/xzentrix-meeting-2026/432 "2026-09-16T05:47:44Z")
The XzentriX Meeting 2026 is a retro computing demo party and gathering held from September 11th to 13th, 2026 in Seeshaupt, a town in Bavaria (Germany). --- ## [Inside the Madness of eBay: Amstrad Listings Gone Wild](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/inside-the-madness-of-ebay-amstrad-listings-gone-wild/378)
**Author:** [@overange](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/overange)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/inside-the-madness-of-ebay-amstrad-listings-gone-wild/378 "2026-09-12T14:13:21Z")
I started this post to share some of the wild and sometimes baffling listings we come across for Amstrad computers, software, and accessories. The aim is to highlight what people are actually buying and selling—whether i… --- ## [CATart - where is it?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/catart-where-is-it/315)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/catart-where-is-it/315 "2026-09-12T13:56:48Z")
Since I implemented RVMplayer on the forum and made it so it runs CAT on launch, I was wondering, what happened to CATart intros? Why are there so few of them? It’d be nice to have a creator take care of that for others… … --- ## [API keys for the forum now open! 🔌](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/api-keys-for-the-forum-now-open/345)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/api-keys-for-the-forum-now-open/345 "2026-09-12T10:05:56Z")
API Access for CPCWiki: Hook Your Scripts, Hardware, and Desktops into the Forum I’ve been playing with the forum’s API system these past few days. Discourse offers an API that can fetch (and write, but I’ve not tested … --- ## [Welcome to CPCwiki v2!](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/welcome-to-cpcwiki-v2/8)
**Author:** [@Gryzor](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/Gryzor)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/welcome-to-cpcwiki-v2/8 "2026-09-10T07:39:40Z")
Welcome guys. After the summer hiatus, we’re back - sort of. This is the home of our new forum. It’s up and running. Things to do: Install Discourse Go through all the settings and complete set up Find a new logo… --- ## [Can we get a "mark as read" button in the thread overview page?](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/can-we-get-a-mark-as-read-button-in-the-thread-overview-page/360)
**Author:** [@SerErris](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/u/SerErris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/t/can-we-get-a-mark-as-read-button-in-the-thread-overview-page/360 "2026-09-09T16:11:35Z")
Hi, on looking through the unread threads I found, that it is a little bit hard to just mark a thread as read, if I am not interested in it. I need to enter the thread and then scroll it down to make it read. However I… [Next page](https://forum.cpcwiki.eu/c/general/4.md?page=1)