Overall the speed improvements aren’t too bad. They don’t quite reach the speed of the #BBCMicro shown here, as screen memory and zero page are still accessed at 1MHz, so there's a limit to what's possible. But hopefully it’s enough to support Thargoids, suns, planetary details and more! (4/4)

I am working on speeding up #Elite on the #Acorn #Electron. It's going well. On the left is the original; on the right is my enhanced version. It's all down to sideways RAM and backporting faster code from the #BBCMicro and #C64 versions. More details in thread. (1/4) #retrocomputing #retrogaming

Player 1’s scanner view is in cyan, player 2’s scanner view is in yellow. Players will be able to choose different ships and loadouts The good news is that this proof-of-concept confirms that the geometry behind two-player Elite is sound That’s the tricky part, so this is a relief! (3/6)

I've also implemented fuel scooping, so those fuel scoops can finally be used for... well, scooping fuel, and not just cargo canisters. Don't leave home without them! (3/3)

Not sure if this animated GIF will look any good on here, but the latest batch of articles talks about how the 3D objects are drawn, such as the Sentinel example here. It's pretty interesting when it's slowed down...

I have added flicker-free planets to the #Apple II version of #Elite. Flicker-free on the left, original version on the right. That's every 6502 version done now. No-one left behind! Info and downloads: elite.bbcelite.com/hacks/flicke... #bbcmicro #c64 #apple2 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #8bit

The Compendium version of #Acorn #Electron #Elite now has missions - three of them, in fact. Here's the briefing for the Constrictor mission, backported from the #BBCMicro; I've also ported the Thargoid plans mission, and the Trumbles from the #C64 and #NES. 🫡 #retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit

The enhanced version of #Acorn #Electron #Elite continues to grow. I've now added the ship hangar, which gets shown when you dock. This feature was only in the BBC and NES versions, and not the Commodore 64 or Apple II, so that's a one-up for the Elk. 🫡 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #8bit

The incomparable @negativecharge.bsky.social recently converted the Commodore 64 Elite music to the Electron. I've finally found time to add it to Electron Elite. Here's the docking computer in all its one-channel glory. Turn your sound on! #retrocomputing #retrogaming #electron #bbcmicro #8bit

Approaching the sun through a minor asteroid belt. I've always loved flying towards the sun in BBC Micro Elite, so it's good to see it on the Electron. That ball of flickering fire hanging in the blackness of space always has such a feeling of remoteness and grandeur. (2/3)

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video showing detained participants of the intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla being bound and dragged in Israel's Ashdod Port, writing, "That's how we welcome the terror supporters. Welcome to Israel." WHERE IS THE FUCKING GLOBAL OUTRAGE🤬

The Farrer by-election result is another example of how there is no such thing as a safe seat. Director of The Australia Institute's Democracy & Accountability Program Bill Browne explains. Read more here: https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/power-sharing-in-australian-parliament/

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Matt and Sarah are thrilled to announce their new science podcast. The links you need are in our Bio. See you next Wednesday! Full Trailer on YouTube. youtu.be/YPjaOyoITOc #AGirlandHerGay #Science #Podcast #Curiosity

Je me suis dit "et si je changeais les cordes de ma basse" Puis j'ai vu le prix de bonnes cordes...

Seamless Silhouette Discovery Just discovered the SHAPERX high-waisted shaper and it is a literal life saver for fitted clothes. Seamless, breathable, and no-roll. Definitely a must-have. #TrendPikz #BlueskyFashion #SHAPERX #Shapewear

2/2 - Mr. Obrknežev, as a Serbian government official, has reason to be pleased: The White House strongly backs 🇷🇺 interests in 🇭🇺, while at 🇷🇸 student protests pro-Russian flags (“No surrender of Kosovo”) wave freely — and citizens carrying EU and 🇺🇦 flags are physically attacked. And that’s not all:

😢 In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers rescued 10 people from the rubble of a destroyed entrance. The emergency rescue operation is ongoing. In the Dnipro district, Russians hit residential buildings. There are wounded.

"British workers have half as many robots, machines or modern equipment than their equivalents in France and Germany. And that is setting them up to fail". 📻 @samalvis.bsky.social on LBC 👇

Learn how partnering with METER Group helps #engineers prevent catastrophic system failures by ensuring accurate, repeatable measurements and long-term reliability in the field. Learn about #UndergroundPower solutions: metergroup.com/solutions/en...

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸 Their courage and service will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. #MemorialDay #Veterans #HonorAndRemember 🇺🇸

When reality refuses to fit our neat little boxes 📦➡️🗂️ Spent 5 years thinking SARS-CoV-2 worked like a simple lock and key. Turns out the virus has been using a completely different entrance we didn't even know existed.

when im watching the amazon prime dub of Fist Of The North Star (2026) and Kenshiro says "stop throwing away that money, some billionare needs that for another yacht"

The Arsonian Battle Class is heavily armed, careful timing is required to bypass its flak shields & hit the ship while fending off the missile barrage.... A theme in this testing is a need for rebalance. #roguelike #indiedev #spacegame #indiegames #indiegame #IndieGameDev #2dgame

The internet lit up after Donald J. Trump appeared to make a strange “Bulululup” sound during an Oval Office event with elementary school students. The moment, subtle but unmistakable, quickly circulated online, prompting questions from viewers across the political spectrum. F. M. P. at OGM News

A Kirsty Clinch duet crow with rescue rooster Liquorice @kirstyclinch.bsky.social

Raphinha free kick goal! He's back 💥

See a tree, share a tree

Just a little spooky serenade #meme #vtuber #funny #thebonerooms

❗️🏢 Explosão destrói casas e deixa feridos na Zona Oeste de São Paulo 💥 Uma explosão seguida de incêndio atingiu uma residência no bairro Jaguaré, na Zona Oeste de São Paulo, na tarde desta segunda-feira (11). A suspeita inicial é de que o incidente tenha + 🛰 Do Canal da @sputnikbrasil no Telegram

Spiked piledriver! #AEWDoN

🦷 Career colleges help meet Canada’s dental assistant demand! Ashley Strang, instructor & graduate, shows how Keyin College combines online theory, hands-on clinics, and practicum placements to build job-ready skills and professional confidence. ▶️ Watch: buff.ly/eAsMNNI #BehindEverySmile #NACC

Curbing oil consumption could tip the scales on accelerating EV adoption and the transition to clean energy. 🔋 🌱 For more climate positive discussions tune into @hardpoints.bsky.social👇️ 🔗 youtu.be/YvKrS-ArWls?...

Caleb Fahey is one of the pastors at Katy Cornell's church. Tom said God told Caleb to go "invade" government and Caleb's obeying by running for Tacoma School Board.

useless #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast

We are so back 🥹

#WorldChildrenDay: 1 in 5 children live in conflict zones, facing displacement & trauma. Our PLT report shows how crises disturb early learning. GCC with LEGOFoundation supports play-based innovation, so kids can learn, play &thrive: www.grandchallenges.ca/impact/repor... @devcanada.bsky.social

Trump and Republicans’ cuts are destroying the rural economy. Now, they want to pass a Farm Bill that cuts the programs that help our farmers and ranchers survive the crises they created.

On lance la journée avec cette prod incroyable de Madlib qui ouvre Rock Konducta Pt.1 Je ne comprends pas pourquoi les rappeurs n'ont pas plus pioché dans les 2 Rock Konducta, il y a des dingueries sur les deux LP Extrait : Zucker

Journalist Gijs Sanders van BNNVARA-platform De Marker voer mee met de Global Sumud Flotilla, die hulpgoederen naar Gaza wilde brengen. Op zo’n 200 kilometer van de kust werd het schip geënterd door het Israëlische leger. Hoe werden de opvarenden behandeld door de Israëlische militairen?

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi fired up volunteers on Aftyn Behn’s virtual phone bank. 🔥 We need YOU in the fight! TN-07 is a 2-point race. Election is TOMORROW. Flipping this seat puts us 2 away from taking back the House. Jump in at the link in our bio 🔗

Released on this day in 1970 was the British supernatural horror film, 'Taste the Blood of Dracula'. This was Christopher Lee's fourth film as Count Dracula. It also starred Linda Hayden, Geoffrey Keen, and Gwen Watford. #OnThisDay

Democratic Candidate, Jess Lopez-Walker for Iowa House District 2

🧵💥Tyre is burning again tonight. Only hours after the earlier blitz on the city, Israeli strikes resumed after midnight, setting residential neighborhoods ablaze while civilians tried to shelter for the night. @HalaJaber

HELP @unicornsdreams.bsky.social IS INVADING!!! 🤣

Just take a step back, relax, take a load off and collect some treasures... but whatever you do, don't take too long! It's a new episode of #Deltarune! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @tobyfox.undertale.com @undertale.com #Undertale #silly buff.ly/X20xhkY

Beavers are land otters waiting to catch their first wave!

August was #WellnessMonth, but why not keep it going all year round - laugh often, learn new things, set boundaries, move your body, manage money, respect the planet, and find purpose. More wellness info here: bit.ly/4lZPTZI @cent1pcn.bsky.social @exerciseworks.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social

Sony just announced PS Plus price hikes… AND reports say first-party PlayStation singleplayer games may stop coming to PC. Gamers are furious. #playstation #ps5 #pcgaming #gamingnews

On February 28, in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, pilots of the 412th "Nemesis" battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces hunted down the radar of the S-300V anti-aircraft missile system using a Ukrainian-made middle strike weapon.

Happy Ashiversary to Nottoway Plantation! Returned to dust one year ago.

Sometimes team work does truly make the dream work. We helped with the safety and spotted for her. It was fun! We love SAFETY and it shows!! . #kidssafefoundation #gunsafety #teamwork

I'm sorry but really can't do this anymore #vtuber #vsky #VCANADA

🔬 Welcome back to #ScienceFunFactFriday! 🎉 Ever wondered about the quirkiest science facts? We're here to share them! Dive into our team's top picks and share your own fun fact with us. Let's make science (even more) fun together! 🌟🧠 #ScienceFun #FunFact #ScienceTrivia #MaxPlanck #MPIMR

Sábado de Familia y esta lección del Padre Rico es la más importante. Enséñale a tus hijos sobre el dinero.💰✨💫 Porque la escuela nunca lo hará. Piénsalo — Les enseñamos a nuestros hijos historia. Ciencia. Matemáticas. Pero nadie les enseña cómo funciona el dinero. Nadie les enseña activos

Gone are the days Ukraine has to bg Trump

I know Pride month can be tough for some of us so I hope this wee clip will help 😍😍😍😍

Waiting patiently on our PvP Open Beta to go live tomorrow? Why not be a forward thinking employee & add Last Man Sitting to your wishlist for #wishlistwednesday? store.steampowered.com/app/774291/L...

IK HAAT ZE #israelTerroristState #ZionismIsTerrorism gisteren; zuid Libanon 3 HUIZENBLOKKEN & ZIEKENHUIS Israel just carried out another horrific massacre in South Lebanon. Dropping massive bombs near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre — wiping out 3 apartment blocks full of civilians

Retirement run for a pair of shoes. Now a lollygaging grocery store trip pair. .....rip buddy.