StartRAINE 0.25.1; faq.txt

by Dennis Piet
dpiet@home.nl
http://start.digital-arcade.com

Even though StartRAINE is easy to use, with the increasing ammount of new features I have
been asked more and more questions by email. This document cover most of them.
Still have a question? Don't hesitate to email: dpiet@home.nl

---
Q: Why make a frontend for an emulator with it's own GUI?

A: Well, RAINE lacks screenshots-preview, save settings per game and ease of use.

---
Q: StartRAINE says I have bad romsets in the Needed Stuff report, but I know
   for sure they are OK now (just downloaded them).

A: Have you re-checked the romset, so the red bignosed badguy has gone ?

---
Q: I don't hear any sound

A: Did you put the game-midi-files in directory sound ?

Q: I still don't hear any sound

A: Are MCI devicedrivers for your soundcard installed ?

---
Q: How can I exit from your front-end without using the mouse (from my Arcade cabinet)?

A: Hit Alt, hit down to drop down view-menu, hit left. Choose close from this window-menu.

---
Q: Will you make a frontend for <insert you favourite emulator here> ?

A: Please feel free to mail me your requests. I keep track of the votes.
   Top 3 of the users-wishlist:
   1. StartMAME
   2. StartCALLUS
   3. StartSYSTEM16

---
Q: Where can I find roms to play with RAINE ?

A: Don't ask me. Just Click on some of links in the help-menu and you might end up
   with a backup copy of the roms from the arcade-machine you own yourself.

---
Q: I downloaded your screenshot-packs. How can I take a screenshot myself ?

A: Just start the game and hit '0' any time you want a screenshot taken. using the
   new screenshot player you will be able to view them all and also delete them if you
   don't like them.

---
Q: Where are the joystick settings ?

A: If I would put in joystick settings, you would still have to go to the Raine-gui to
   calibrate them. No point in selecting same joystick twice is there ?
   Just hit Tab when in a game. This brings up the raine-gui which will let you configure
   your joystick.

---
Q: Can I become a beta-tester too ?

A: I am quite sattisfied with my current beta-testers. They were all users who
   took the time to email me a bugreport. So: if you find any bugs, or have any suggestions,
   please email me. Then, if you wish, you can be a beta-tester as well.

---

Enjoy StartRAINE!

Dennis Piet
12/09/99
