Dodonpachi Dip Switches / Difficulty Settings?

[moonscience]

Here's my first stupid post. Yes I searched both here and elsewhere, but my google-fu isn't cutting it. I can't find any sort of dipswitch settings beyond what I'm seeing in the OSD menu. Specifically is there a difficulty setting like there is with Dimahoo or many other arcade games. That said, I'm sure the easiest arcade setting still isn't as easy as the 'super easy' settings on the M2 ports of cave games, but I'll take what I can get.

[lamarax]

To set the difficulty, you'd first want to assign a 'system' 'service' button in order to access the operator's menu.

Now, that could become a bit tricky with the Japanese version (hint: the items' numbering corresponds to the US one)

In related news, the patreon beta core got updated the other day and now also boasts Guwange! [in a preliminary state]. Josh said his goal is to release it publicly soon, with all Cave developed games supported for all to enjoy!

[lamarax]

Here's my first stupid post. Yes I searched both here and elsewhere, but my google-fu isn't cutting it. I can't find any sort of dipswitch settings beyond what I'm seeing in the OSD menu. Specifically is there a difficulty setting like there is with Dimahoo or many other arcade games. That said, I'm sure the easiest arcade setting still isn't as easy as the 'super easy' settings on the M2 ports of cave games, but I'll take what I can get.

Didn't want to edit my previous post again, so here's what to do step-by-step:

1. Redefine ddonpach buttons as usual in the OSD, pick and assign a button on your controller for 'service', then save and restart.
2. Before putting a coin in, while holding 'service' press 'start'. The operator's menu should come up. Select ->'Configuration'; then item 7 on the list ('Difficulty'), -> choose what you prefer.
3. Hold 'service' down and press 'start' one more time to confirm.
4. ?????
5. Profit

[Aspie]

I don't get the option to assign a 'service' button

[lamarax]

I don't get the option to assign a 'service' button

While I'm using the rbf and mras from the latest patreon beta, I'm pretty positive that the option is there in the openly available core. It was one of the last features Josh added before going public IIRC.

Edit: Hmm, the feature was introduced along with the first Dangun Feveron beta back in January. The latest core available in the public repo, dates from 20/4/21... maybe it isn't implemented there?

[Aspie]

I tried it this afternoon and went to reassign the keys. I got these key settings
Right, Left, Up, Down
Fire1, Fire2, Auto
Start, Coin
I think there might have been a pause button as well. But no Service button

[lamarax]

I believe you're right. The service menu isn't yet enabled in the public core.

Not a long way to go now tho for a public release I wish

[moonscience]

I might have to finally become a nullobject patreon, beyond wanting access to those dipswitches, it is nice to know he's gradually working toward DonPachi. Dangun Feveron and ESP ra de would be nice on the Mister as well.