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ndiniz:
Read my first post. I intend to nave VP, MAME, and some consoles I'm familiar with. I am sticking to my intentions and there is no way in the world that I am going to let anyone or anything get in my way of doing this project to my specifications. As I have said, I have started the pre-planning phase and will be in this phase until further notice.
Unstupid:
--- Quote from: ndiniz on August 30, 2012, 04:42:35 pm ---I am sticking to my intentions and there is no way in the world that I am going to let anyone or anything get in my way of doing this project to my specifications.
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I see... You're telling us what you are going to do... You are not asking for any help/suggestions! Ohh... this is going to be fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with! :)
Well Fed Games:
Wow, my bad, I apparently didn't read the thread very well- you are my age! Still best of luck, I was in the same spot 2 years ago starting out- funds were a major factor in my first build as well. This forum has a wealth of knowledge- last year's awards (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,119352.0.html) and the mameys (http://massive.mameworld.info/NEWMAMEY/awards.html) are a great place to harvest ideas while you are in the planning stage.
MTPPC:
--- Quote from: ndiniz on August 25, 2012, 06:57:26 am ---I intend to be able to play most console games, every MAME game available, and virtually every VPinMAME pinball table ever created.
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I'd say you need at least $400 worth of computer and video card and that's assuming you can build your own from parts.
Your original post is as if I went to a Car racing forum and said, I'm going to build the fastest car on the track. I don't have any money and hope to have some soon. Please spend a lot of time telling me how to build the fastest car in the world even though chances are slim I will ever build it and I have to learn the basics of mechanics before I can even get started.
In other words, you probably need more realistic expectations if you hope to succeed. The idea of "Go Big Or Go Home" is for people with money or credit. It's not really helpful to have that attitude when proposing your ideas for grand parents to fund. Perhaps a better plan is to build a small control panel and find a donor PC that you can connect to your TV. At least that would be affordable and give you a chance to stick your toe in the water without wasting a lot of money on gear you may not even be capable of utilizing.
ndiniz:
Nice advice, but I am not one who will simply go small at first, because I know it'll take me some time to get a job and start getting paid, but again, I reiterate, I am going big because I have a desire to, and I will not disrespect myself by going small. I've already looked at some plans, and I already know what I intend to do. Any more posts about going small, and I'll make sure this topic gets locked. I won't allow people to suggest I go smallat first, because I have more experience with emulators than some people think. I tested the waters of emulating as young as my high school career.
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