Fantasy Zone forum TEAM project: Assignments

[digitalpress]

The Roundtable will create a page that explores everything there is to know about the Sega classic "Fantasy Zone" (we had originally chosen Bubble Bobble but there is already a very in-depth website out there). The page should have everything from history to screen shots to easter eggs, rarity scales, links, lore, etc. etc. etc.

The first step is to decide who will do what. I've volunteered to take the point and will keep things organized (ha!) in one place. Everyone who contributes will be credited, you can have a link to your own site or your email address connected to your name, and we'll publish the page as soon as there's enough content to do so.

Here's the current assignments. Contributors, send your stuff along to digitalpress@email.com. I'll keep everyone posted right here as this is a TEAM project, and as soon as I have enough to get a decent page online (which shouldn't take long and would be great to have v1.0 up by the weekend) we'll raise anchor.

-Raccoon Lad: description of differences between versions.
-gamergary/Xipe: ROMs
-Kaine23: sound files (MIDI)
-Neb: screen shots
-Neb: Fantasy Zone trading card scan
-Neb: Opa Opa mag screenshot (from PSO)
-Ubersaurus: video tape scan (?)
-Arq_Digital: misc reviews and scans

[gamergary]

I can supply the sega master system roms because i have a complete set now. :D

[kainemaxwell]

I can dig up midi files for the time being myself.

[Raccoon Lad]

Don't forget, the NES and Famicom versions are different, which is quite surprising, considering that it's the same hardware. Regardless, Tengen and Sunsoft each programmed their own conversion of the arcade game.

[Neb]

I'm in!
Depending on what the deadline is to get our stuff in, (when is it?)
I can get some screen shots from the games, and a scan of a Japanese Fantasy Zone trading card I have. I'll also try to get the screen shots of the Opa-Opa mag in PSO, and the figures in Shenmue. Maybe some other stuff too.

[kainemaxwell]

So are there other versions besides the NES and SMS versions?

[anagrama]

Super Fantasy Zone was a Japanese/European Megadrive game

[anagrama]

A quick scan of eBay offers:

Fantasy Zone (Mark III/Master System) JP/US/EU/AU/BZ
Fantasy Zone (Gamegear) JP(?)/US/EU
Fantasy Zone (Famicom/NES) JP/US
Fantasy Zone (PC Engine/Turbografx) JP/US
Fantasy Zone (Saturn) JP
Fantasy Zone 2 (Mark III/Master System) JP/US/EU/BZ
Fantasy Zone: The Maze (Mark III/Master System) JP(?)/US/EU/BZ
Super Fantasy Zone (Megadrive) JP/EU

[ubersaurus]

I'm sure if I kicked around my friend enough he'd scan a cover of one of the Zillion video tapes (as I'm positive one of them has Opa-Opa on the cover).

[kainemaxwell]

A quick scan of eBay offers:

Fantasy Zone (Mark III/Master System) JP/US/EU/AU/BZ
Fantasy Zone (Gamegear) JP(?)/US/EU
Fantasy Zone (Famicom/NES) JP/US
Fantasy Zone (PC Engine/Turbografx) JP/US
Fantasy Zone (Saturn) JP
Fantasy Zone 2 (Mark III/Master System) JP/US/EU/BZ
Fantasy Zone: The Maze (Mark III/Master System) JP(?)/US/EU/BZ
Super Fantasy Zone (Megadrive) JP/EU

That'll help alot!!

[Arqueologia_Digital]

I´m in, i will send you some reviews/scans...

[Xipe]

I should have all the roms, for all the systems.
Have to dig out some cd-r's and check my HD.

And I can ofcourse get screenshots, will check if I have all roms, and playtest them ofc.

There is also an arcade version of the game.

[Raccoon Lad]

The Japanese version of Fantasy Zone: the maze was called "Opa Opa"
Fantasy Zone 2 was released on the Famicom as well, and if no one paid attention before when I said it, Fantasy Zone on the Famicom is DIFFERENT than Fantasy Zone on the NES.
Pllus, don't forget the arcade version, and "Space Fantasy Zone" for the Pc engine CD

[WiseSalesman]

If there's anything I can offer, I would love to contribute. I'm an English major at college right now, so maybe I could do something involving that? Perhaps an unbiased review (from someone who's never played the game until now), or an article comparing/contrasting it with other members of the genre?

If nothing else, my offer to code some or all of the site are still on the table. Any other jobs you come up with, I would be more than happy to give my best shot.

[rbudrick]

Hi everyone,

I wish I had something interesting or helpful to contribute...looks like the major bases are covered so far. However, maybe I can get in on the next game series chosen after this one :-)

-Rob

[digitalpress]

If nothing else, my offer to code some or all of the site are still on the table. Any other jobs you come up with, I would be more than happy to give my best shot.

Can you code a Flash animation? If not, a review or two might be the way to go - with all of these versions it would be nice to get several different points of view.

Also, we could probably use some artwork - not just scans but web-art like borders, buttons, banners, etc in a Fantasy Zone theme.

[Raccoon Lad]

Hmmm..I dunno if i can handle the differences descriptions. I'm a little busy with stuff, but I CAN provide some resources/links to fairly obscure web-recources.

Plus, U can use this if you want: http://raccoonlad.topcities.com/video/opaopa.gif

[WiseSalesman]

I'm fairly well versed at making buttons and web graphics in photoshop. You tell me what you need, and I can pretty much make it.

I have done SOME flash, but probably not enough to do anything for the site gracefully.

In that case, I'd probably rather do either some graphics, a review, or both. What ever you have a need for. Just let me know, and I'll get right to work.

[Raccoon Lad]

Here's another one for the List: Fantasy Zone - MSX1

And while we're at it, could someone please fix the review for Fantasy Zone on this site, "Phantasy Zone (Giarrusso)" is spelled WRONG!!! I mentioned it before, but no-one ever fixed it.

[anagrama]

Updated list:

Arcade:
Fantasy Zone (2 diff. versions in MAME- Old Version & Japan New Version)
Fantasy Zone 2 (2 versions ?)
Fantasy Zone 3/Opa-Opa (?)

Mark III/Master System:
Fantasy Zone (JP/US/EU/AU/BZ)
Fantasy Zone 2 (JP/US/EU/BZ)
Fantasy Zone: The Maze [aka Opa-Opa (JP)] (JP/US/EU/BZ)

Famicom/NES:
Fantasy Zone [by Sunsoft] (JP)
Fantasy Zone [by Tengen] (US)
Fantasy Zone 2 (JP)

Gamegear:
Fantasy Zone Gear (JP/US/EU)

PC Engine/Turbografx:
Fantasy Zone (JP/US)
Space Fantasy Zone [CD] (JP)

Megadrive/Genesis:
Super Fantasy Zone (JP/EU)

Saturn:
Fantasy Zone (JP)

MSX-1:
Fantasy Zone (JP)
Fantasy Zone II (JP)

Mobile phone:
Fantasy Zone (http://www.sega.com/mobile/games/game_fantasyzone.jhtml)

Related:
Super Masters/Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf (Megadrive/Genesis, JP/US/EU)
- Hidden Fantasy Zone minigame
Shenmue (Dreamcast JP/US/EU)
- Fantasy Zone toys in the vending machines
Shenmue 2 (Dreamcast JP/EU)
- More goodies

Also, there's a (3D) PS2 version apparantly scheduled for Summer 2003. Any more?

[Raccoon Lad]

I know it only says "Fantasy Zone" on the cart, but isn't the Gamegear version oficially titled "Fantasy Zone Gear"?

[Arcade Antics]

I know it only says "Fantasy Zone" on the cart, but isn't the Gamegear version oficially titled "Fantasy Zone Gear"?

"You are correct, sir."

Also, remember to get a screenshot of the hidden "Fantasy Zone" styled mini game in Arnold Palmer Golf for the Genny.

[kainemaxwell]

I'll start collecting what midi's I can from vgmusic and other places now.

[Raccoon Lad]

Whoops, I just noticed Fantasy Zone II is on the MSX-1 also. I don't know how they pulled off such quality graphics and multi-color sprites on that game, seeing as it's running on hardware similar to that of the Colecovision.

[kainemaxwell]

Should we sticky this so everyone can keep up to date on this project?

[digitalpress]

OK I got some of the things from some of you.

If possible, send along your bits by Saturday, noonish. I'll put the page up and we'll take it from there. Should be pretty cool stuff.

[Neb]

My stuff should be sent out by the end of the day.

I'm having problems finding the binder that the Fantasy Zone card is in. I might not be able to get the scan of that out tonight. But as soon as I find it, I'll send it in.

Also, I just realized that my video capture device has problems taking good moving screen shots, and since the mag in PSO is always moving, the Opa-Opa mag comes out a little blurry. I remember that you can take screenshots in PSO by pushing some buttons on the controller in slot four, but I can't remember the website that you have to visit afterwards to send them from your memory card. I've looked on the internet, but I can't find the website anywhere. Does anyone know it?

[kainemaxwell]

Sent ya the midis I found thus far. Hope I got the email addy right.

[digitalpress]

Ok I got Kaine, Neb, and Raccoon Lad stuff.

Is this all I should expect for awhile? It's a start...

[gamergary]

I can send you my stuff when i get home from school today. :-D

[autobotracing]

anyone getting scans of carts or arcade pics if not I will take the job

[TRM]

http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/fzcomp.html

I have some stuff above comparing the NES and Famicom versions. Use any of it if you want.

[digitalpress]

I promise I haven't forgotten this, it just got bumped down a notch. I'll put the page up using what I've received from everyone over the weekend and we'll see what needs to be added from there.

PS you're gonna love Raccoon Lad's flash intro!

[gamergary]

Sorry i couldn't send the stuff i'm working on some projects i need to get done.

[Raccoon Lad]

Whatever happened to this project, Joe?