New to MAME & getting frustrated (n00b Q's), help please...

[Marker0077]

Alright, first off I'd like to know how to get GameEx to show the MAME games I do have. I'll run MAME32 FX, the game will work, but GameEx does not list any of the games (yes I double checked the roms path in GameEx).

secondly, I'd like to know where n00bs like me go to learn about MAME. I can't find any documentation stating what the controls are. I can bind any mouse button/movement or keyboard movement to my controller (love logitech rumblepad 2, highly recommend one) but it does me no good without knowing what's what.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

LATE EDIT:

I also have AdvanceMAME, again, no installation instructions or any idea how to use it.

[Brian Hoffman]

Alright, first off I'd like to know how to get GameEx to show the MAME games I do have. I'll run MAME32 FX, the game will work, but GameEx does not list any of the games (yes I double checked the roms path in GameEx).

secondly, I'd like to know where n00bs like me go to learn about MAME. I can't find any documentation stating what the controls are. I can bind any mouse button/movement or keyboard movement to my controller (love logitech rumblepad 2, highly recommend one) but it does me no good without knowing what's what.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

LATE EDIT:

I also have AdvanceMAME, again, no installation instructions or any idea how to use it.

goto mameworld.net for all your resources

I use mame32

use the -joy switch in the command line options to enable joystick.

once mame is launched press the TAB key from here you will be able to assign controls globaly or for a specific game.

Use the enter key once a control is highlighted and it will wait for your input to reassign the key.

I also would recommend setting the UI CANCEL to a specific key combination this will allow you to exit mame via your game pad example: L1+R1+SELECT+START will exit MAME

In responce to your first question. Did you perform an update list? Dont take this the wronway you did mention your a noob.

GOOD LUCK THERE IS ALOT TO LEARN

Brian Hoffman

[Marker0077]

There is no option to update the list. I do have it enabled in GameEx configuration.

LATE EDIT:

Found it, that was the problem, thank you.