Separate volume 3

Criteria for creating software for multiple disc applications

(Sega Saturn version)

With the "multi-disc" application handled in this creation standard, it is indispensable to use two or more discs when playing the game to the end, and the two or more discs are stories, etc. Show what is related to each other by connection. Even if it is in the form of a set of multiple discs, those that allow the game to be played independently on each disc are excluded.
In addition, the text is written in the case of a set of 2 discs to make the explanation easier to understand, but for applications with 3 or more discs, expand it according to the contents.

In this preparation standard, pay attention to the following expressions.

• The first and second discs are referred to as "disc 1" and "disc 2", but "disc A" and "disc B" may also be used. Be sure to match this with the notation on the label side of the CD of each application.

• The message shown in [] is just an example, but follow this example and use one that does not mislead the user.

• The expression "launched" is used for "disc ○", which means that the first disc inserted when playing the game is "disc ○", and that disc is currently in the tray. It represents the state of ".

Structure of this creation standard

1. 1. basic design

• 1> Specification conditions
• 2> Title sequence

2. Replacing discs

• 1> Strict adherence and basic procedure
• 2> From "Disk 1" to "Disk 2"
• 3> From "Disk 2" to "Disk 1"
• 4> Misinsertion of disc

3. 3. reset

• 1> Reset with the reset button on the main unit
• 2> Reset by "A + B + C + start button" on the pad
• 3> Reset by opening the CD door

4. Save function

• 1> Saving game records when changing discs
• 2> When there is no free space in the backup RAM

5. Recommended specifications for connecting games smoothly