Author Topic: You might be an Arcade Addict if... (Read 12614 times)

AlanS17 · « **Reply #80 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:22:12 pm »

... you can't finish one arcade project before starting another.
... you start to document your progres, but always get too caught up in the construction.
... you're never REALLY done with a project.
... you're wondering what you can part with to make rom for that new machine.
... you're able to justify owning a gas-guzzling, full-size truck in a busy metropolitan area.
... you get the Super Auctions newsletter delivered to your house so you never miss it.
... your garage sale includes "arcade machines" in the newspaper ad. (Gotta make room for the new ones.)
... you've stared at a CRT's convergence ring, wondering if your gloves really are thick enough to grab it while it's live.
... the question "build or convert" actually means something to you.
... you've drawn up plans for a flashy $2000 machine and ended up building a $500 one.
... you can't park your truck in the garage because it's got 12 machines (7 of which don't work).
... you've got more PCB's than cabinets.
... the size of your home (apartment, house, etc.) is partially governed by how many cabs fit into it.

modessitt · « **Reply #81 on:** April 13, 2007, 10:15:37 pm »

Quote from: FrizzleFried on April 13, 2007, 07:43:15 pm

...you are seriously considering moving because the area you live in has a total of maybe 10 enthusiasts total and there are rarely any damn cabinets for sale on craigslist.

...you are seriously considering moving because the area you live in has a total of about 200 enthusiasts who snatch up every cheap cab on Craigslist before you can even hit reply, and the only cabs you have a chance to get are completely working and priced at close to retail, which does no good for a tech on a budget.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #82 on:** April 13, 2007, 10:58:06 pm »

Quote from: modessitt on April 13, 2007, 10:15:37 pm

Quote from: FrizzleFried on April 13, 2007, 07:43:15 pm
...you are seriously considering moving because the area you live in has a total of maybe 10 enthusiasts total and there are rarely any damn cabinets for sale on craigslist.

...you are seriously considering moving because the area you live in has a total of about 200 enthusiasts who snatch up every cheap cab on Craigslist before you can even hit reply, and the only cabs you have a chance to get are completely working and priced at close to retail, which does no good for a tech on a budget.

I'm guessing from your picture that you're in Austin? If you don't mind the drive to Dallas, I can hook you up.

deadkenndys1105 · « **Reply #83 on:** April 13, 2007, 11:14:14 pm »

Your games are right next to your bed so you can grab that quick game in before school/work.

ArtMAME · « **Reply #84 on:** April 13, 2007, 11:20:23 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on April 13, 2007, 09:22:12 pm

... you get the Super Auctions newsletter delivered to your house so you never miss it.

You get a call from Fred with Super Auctions a few weeks before they come to town, however, you already know about it.

modessitt · « **Reply #85 on:** April 13, 2007, 11:38:51 pm »

Quote

I'm guessing from your picture that you're in Austin? If you don't mind the drive to Dallas, I can hook you up.

Yes, I am. I check the Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio CL's as well and rarely see anything cheap enough to warrant the gas usage to go get it, let alone ever find anyone who is willing to hold it the 3-4 hours it would take me to get there.

But if you got stuff you think I might be interested in, let me know. If not me, I know quite a few people down here who are always looking for stuff....

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #86 on:** April 14, 2007, 02:09:20 am »

Quote from: deadkenndys1105 on April 12, 2007, 03:23:09 pm

This is for the guys that are my age.

You teacher is the first to know ether what game your getting next or what your plans are for the next build because of your notes.

Thank god....I thought I was the only one that did this...

bfauska · « **Reply #87 on:** April 14, 2007, 02:43:56 am »

Quote from: AlanS17 on April 13, 2007, 09:22:12 pm

... you've drawn up plans for a flashy $2000 machine and ended up building a $500 one.

Or the opposite, you've drawn up plans for a $500 machine and it turned into a flashy $2000 machine... And you want to do it again. Not me yet, but it doesn't seem unrealistic.

rovingmind · « **Reply #88 on:** April 14, 2007, 06:45:39 am »

Get up in the middle of the night to give the baby medecine, then check the forums instead of going back to bed

WaRpEd · « **Reply #89 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:49:10 am »

Posted by: rovingmind Posted on: Today at 06:45:39 AM
Insert Quote
Get up in the middle of the night to give the baby medecine, then check the forums instead of going back to bed

You forgot to feed your arcade machine with quarters hopefully after you feed the baby.
If you feed the baby quarters there's no help for you.

ArtMAME · « **Reply #90 on:** April 14, 2007, 12:15:00 pm »

Quote from: ArtMAME on April 12, 2007, 04:48:53 pm

Quote from: ArtMAME on April 12, 2007, 04:47:14 pm
...you think the Valkyrie from the Gauntlet sideart is HOT...

Anybody else???

Please don't tell me I am the only one who thinks that...

Quote from: rovingmind on April 12, 2007, 05:04:49 pm

Your not the only one, she is definitely a hottie

...ah, what a relief... for a moment I thought I was weirdo or something... good to know I am normal...

ArtMAME · « **Reply #91 on:** April 14, 2007, 03:48:51 pm »

...you have just caught a contact buzz

from the Goof Off you used to strip the old paint from the cabinet you are currently restoring...

deadkenndys1105 · « **Reply #92 on:** April 15, 2007, 01:16:00 pm »

Your under 21 but you can get in to any of the local bars because they know you wont be wasting your money on drinks when it could be going into the game room.

ArtMAME · « **Reply #93 on:** April 15, 2007, 04:29:41 pm »

...you go and stay with distant relatives that you have not seen in years when a Super Auctions comes to their town.

bfauska · « **Reply #94 on:** April 15, 2007, 05:23:32 pm »

The dimensions of the panels you need to cut for your cabinet have been in your back pocket every day for the last two weeks... just in case you get a moment at work to cut them out.

rovingmind · « **Reply #95 on:** April 15, 2007, 06:17:06 pm »

Quote from: WaRpEd on April 14, 2007, 10:49:10 am

Posted by: rovingmind Posted on: Today at 06:45:39 AM
Insert Quote
Get up in the middle of the night to give the baby medecine, then check the forums instead of going back to bed

You forgot to feed your arcade machine with quarters hopefully after you feed the baby.
If you feed the baby quarters there's no help for you.

the baby sits on your lap reading the forums

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #96 on:** April 16, 2007, 09:49:26 pm »

...if you calculate the prices of arcade ad-ons in terms of how many value-meals you have to give up...

knave · « **Reply #97 on:** April 17, 2007, 04:17:32 pm »

...you keep weighing how much trouble you'd get in for "just one more cab..." versis how much of a good deal it is.

Chris G · « **Reply #98 on:** April 17, 2007, 04:45:12 pm »

You're on vacation, still log into this board, and even vote on a Yes/No poll which you don't understand because you've missed so many threads...

shardian · « **Reply #99 on:** April 17, 2007, 04:48:31 pm »

Quote from: rovingmind on April 15, 2007, 06:17:06 pm

the baby sits on your lap reading the forums

Hehe. Yep. I also was taught how to hold the baby and reach the shift buttons for pinmame at the same time. Guess who taught me...

My wife!!!

rovingmind · « **Reply #100 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:01:51 pm »

Quote from: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:48:31 pm

Quote from: rovingmind on April 15, 2007, 06:17:06 pm
the baby sits on your lap reading the forums

Hehe. Yep. I also was taught how to hold the baby and reach the shift buttons for pinmame at the same time. Guess who taught me...

My wife!!!

And did the baby also get mad when you didn't change the page fast enough or stopped to fully read one?

shardian · « **Reply #101 on:** April 18, 2007, 12:02:25 am »

Quote from: rovingmind on April 17, 2007, 05:01:51 pm

Quote from: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:48:31 pm
Quote from: rovingmind on April 15, 2007, 06:17:06 pm
the baby sits on your lap reading the forums

Hehe. Yep. I also was taught how to hold the baby and reach the shift buttons for pinmame at the same time. Guess who taught me...

My wife!!!

And did the baby also get mad when you didn't change the page fast enough or stopped to fully read one?

I pat her back to calm her, and I have to be really quick when changing pages or she notices my hand is gone.

danny_galaga · « **Reply #102 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:46:44 am »

you pick up on a friday and on saturday morning you show her your web page dedicated to your cab...

rovingmind · « **Reply #103 on:** April 18, 2007, 10:59:31 am »

Quote from: shardian on April 18, 2007, 12:02:25 am

Quote from: rovingmind on April 17, 2007, 05:01:51 pm
Quote from: shardian on April 17, 2007, 04:48:31 pm
Quote from: rovingmind on April 15, 2007, 06:17:06 pm
the baby sits on your lap reading the forums

Hehe. Yep. I also was taught how to hold the baby and reach the shift buttons for pinmame at the same time. Guess who taught me...

My wife!!!

And did the baby also get mad when you didn't change the page fast enough or stopped to fully read one?

I pat her back to calm her, and I have to be really quick when changing pages or she notices my hand is gone.

if you want to see something really funny find a pocoyo video online and play it for her their are a few but the KEEP GOING one with the skipping rope gets the most reaction


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