MAMEWorld Forums - EmuChat - Re: samsho2, initial entry, bug?

> After *finishing Samurai Shodown II, at some point it will have the AAA at the top
> left of the screen, but pressing directions does not change the letters. In fact,
> just pressing button 'A' on the controller (or, what would be 'A' on the NeoGeo)
> makes it end instead of entering the first initial 'A'.
>
> I have been able to enter my initials if I get a fast time and then lose 2 rounds
> later.
>
>
> * Note: I did use savestates for this particular playthrough, (and did not use any
> continues). So, I hope that wouldn't cause some instability (e.g. the initial entry
> issue). Using no continues will give you Staff Credits.
>
> Oh yeah. I'm using MAME .149.

I'll try and give it a run tonight without save states/cheats and using current official MAME to see what happens.