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So now I have this awesome cabinet and I never play it...
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RayB:
You're supposed to play them??
javeryh:

--- Quote from: Triangel7D on May 18, 2010, 05:55:28 pm ---My first cab is so close to being done, and I'm currently in intense negotiations with my wife as to where it will live. I have a 3-year old son (who I take care of full-time), with a second son on the way in June. I'm trying to get this done before all that starts. I really want to show the wife this thread to prove it goes in the Family Room (although I don't think it will change her mind). We get an hour of free time at night after the kid has gone to bed, so I could be playing while the TV is on.

I think dealing with spouses/family should be it's own sub-forum.

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Put it in the family room.  She won't like it but she will get used to it.  You live there too and as long as it looks minty fresh and isn't some abomination you can make the space for it.  My DK is in my dining room (which is really just a part of my entire first floor which is open other than the kitchen) and it gets a lot of use.  My wife didn't want it there AT ALL but she has grown to like it (I think - at least she doesn't mention it anymore).  I've even caught her playing a game or two.  Whenever company comes over it gets a lot of use and anyone who sees it thinks it's the coolest thing ever. 
Triangel7D:

--- Quote from: javeryh on May 18, 2010, 06:40:13 pm ---Put it in the family room.  She won't like it but she will get used to it.  You live there too and as long as it looks minty fresh and isn't some abomination you can make the space for it.  My DK is in my dining room (which is really just a part of my entire first floor which is open other than the kitchen) and it gets a lot of use.  My wife didn't want it there AT ALL but she has grown to like it (I think - at least she doesn't mention it anymore).  I've even caught her playing a game or two.  Whenever company comes over it gets a lot of use and anyone who sees it thinks it's the coolest thing ever. 

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I told that I'd get to have the coolest playdates ever with my dad and mom friends (while our toddlers play with toys), but she's not having it. She's already talking about hiring movers to get the thing up to our den on the 2nd floor. My plan is while it's idling on the 1st floor (as I finish putting in the monitor, cp, pc and speakers), to have some friends over and play it. Then hopefully she'll see how fun it is. I better get moving on that MaLa interface...
drventure:

--- Quote ---I have a feeling a good portion of people on this board are like me where alot of the fun is the project itself with the  tinkering and building , the games are just a nice side effect.
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Well said!

I'm just about to tear all my buttons out and go all OND on 'em  :)

But, hook up BUbble bobblem, frogger, ribbit, and some pinball sims and the kids will usuallybe happy.

Oh, and definitely grab a copy of StepMania, some good tracks and some ridiculous character skins. My daughter loves being the princess girl in the game.
HanoiBoi:
Is it safe to assume that the best time for most of us to play is around 10pm-12am?

Sure, real life gets in the way but as Ginsu mentioned, when you finally get to play - you've earned it.  Once everyone else retires for the evening, treat yourself to a few games.  If one night's free time becomes too late and you would prefer sleep, then make your decision knowing that there's always tomorrow.  
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