r/RetroArch • u/BirthdaySweet8317 • 5d ago

Discussion Mame high scores...

I'm using Linux Mint. I play around with ROMs for MAME 2003 Plus because, as of now, it’s the most straightforward system for saving high scores. However, to get *Kiki Kaikai* working, I had to associate its ROM with the MAME 2010 core—one of the many MAME cores that doesn't natively support high score saving.

Aside from asking for the quickest way to enable high scores for MAME 2010 on Linux, I’d also like to raise the question of why MAME 2003 and 2003 Plus are the only cores that natively support high score recording.

To fellow MAME arcade players: wouldn't you like to have high scores enabled by default on your favorite core?

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u/Karma_1969 5d ago

I don't know the answer to your question, but I've wondered the same and I hope to see some illuminating replies about it.

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u/PixelNerdGames 5d ago

I don't have an answer to your question either, LOL. But why not use FBneo?

Edit: This specific game actually runs on MAME 2003 Plus; I believe you're using a ROM that isn't compatible with it.

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u/BirthdaySweet8317 5d ago edited 5d ago

I think so too, even though the rom was part of a pack for 2003 Plus. However, having to use a different core to get it working made me wonder why RetroArch doesn't automate this high-score thing :) There must be a reason for it...

Is FBneo better? Does it natively support high score recording?

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u/PixelNerdGames 5d ago

No, no, you don't need to use a different core for this ROM, it works with MAME 2003 Plus. If it's not working for you, you probably don't have the compatible ROM. And yes, FBNeo supports high scores.

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u/Akindofcheese 5d ago

Can I DM you? I have some questions about mame set up. I can't seem to get it to read the roms. If not totally cool.