Secret Project

[gtarcade]

Try to guess my first project.  Hints: 1. It's going to take a lot more money than I have at the moment.  2. It probably shouldn't be my first project.

[mozzer]

uhhhhh.............

A time machine?

[gtarcade]

Oh, it's a type of arcade machine.

[TOK]

Oh, it's a type of arcade machine.

[JoyMonkey]

A vector machine?

[AmericanDemon]

Probably a showcase cabinet with a 33" WG 9200 monitor.

[pointdablame]

I'm sorry but it has to be said.......

why did you waste our time with this thread?

It's not really secret now that you announced it on a forum... its just you saying you're doing something but not telling us what.  Why not just wait til you are ready to announce it to.... ya know.... announce it?

[gtarcade]

I like to make people try to guess stuff.  If you don't want your time to wasted, just don't read it.
Actually, if nobody gets it after a while, I'll tell you, because I'm going to need some input.
Oh, it's never been done before, as far as I know.

[pointdablame]

I'm just saying... a project ANNOUNCEMENTS board isn't really the place to play a guessing game.  Either announce a project or put it in Everything Else or something.

I didn't mean for that to come off mean if you took it that way, I just don't think that this forum is the place for it.... *shrug*    I'll shut up now.

[Magnet_Eye]

I like to make people try to guess stuff.

Pointless. We don't even know you personally, so how the hell are we gonna guess?  

Hey, I have some money and I am going to buy something. Guess what it is!

Hey, guess what i have? It's right here! C'mon, keep guessing!

Sheesh.  

[Apollo]

Dude how old are you?
Here's my guess, 8?

[paigeoliver]

I'm certain that it is a 4-player cabinet scratchbuilt based on a modified lusid design with a trackball and spinner and a Wells Gardner 9200 monitor.

That is what EVERY newbie seems to want to build.

Now don't waste our time. I suggest registering a new name and starting over.

[Gunstar Hero]

Jeez guys, that's kinda brutal.

Besides, this is a GREAT chance to make some ludicrous guesses!!

I guess... a Time Traveller "hologame" based MAME cab? I know THATS never been done!

[paigeoliver]

Oh ok, in that case my guess is that he is refitting a Sega R-360 unit with Ms. Pac-Man.

Alternate choices include "restoring" an Edot to Streetfighter 2.

Oh, and there is also the other popular newbie choice.

X-Arcade and a television set in a gloss black MDF box that is sort of shaped like an arcade cabinet.

[Soulcon]

You bought a exspensive HD projector and are goingto Mame a Movie Theater?

-Soul

[SaiNRuB]

Please dont harm any animals in the making of your mame cabinet  

[fiend471]

if it's a cockpit with full motion,  that would be a great project.   why ?  no one seems have succeeded in it !  and just about 3-4 projects here had cockpits

[LeedsFan]

Oh ok, in that case my guess is that he is refitting a Sega R-360 unit with Ms. Pac-Man.

Alternate choices include "restoring" an Edot to Streetfighter 2.

Oh, and there is also the other popular newbie choice.

X-Arcade and a television set in a gloss black MDF box that is sort of shaped like an arcade cabinet.

LOL!!!        I like that last one. And that's only because I actually considered doing that at the very start   (BEFORE reading these forums).     In fact the more I read these forums the more I like reading comments from you Paige. You are abviously very knowlegeable but with a sarcastic streak.

Have you ever seen Red Dwarf?  You remind me a bit of Rimmer?  (Don't take offence. I actually think he's funny.  )

[danny_galaga]

ha!! you're all wrong!! he's going to build the Boise 6000 positronic brain scanner  

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=6;action=display;threadid=26258

[MameMaster!]

OO...OOO.... I know I know....

He's going to build low cost housing for the poor!

Dude...that's so cool of you. Good Luck on your new project!

MameMaster!  
PS- I think we need to support our newbies!

[JoyMonkey]

Maybe it'll be a replica Boon-Ga Boon-Ga? Maybe with a new simultaneous 2 player mode?  


Edit: Sorry, I couldn't resist. This thread is getting cruel.

[crashwg]

That is AWESOME JoyMonkey, I love it!

[nighthawk2099]

"DUDE !!! Let's build a GIRL !!!"

[DarkKobold]

I'm certain that it is a 4-player cabinet scratchbuilt based on a modified lusid design with a trackball and spinner and a Wells Gardner 9200 monitor.

That is what EVERY newbie seems to want to build.

Now don't waste our time. I suggest registering a new name and starting over.

LOL, this is the best response still. Wow, we will be so excited when he is done.

I'm hoping it is a computer space with a frankenpanel drilled into it.

[ForKChop]

Judging from the user ID, I'm guessing something Bemani based, possibly a mame Guitar Freaks or something.

Wait.  For a second there I thought it was gtrarade, but it's not.  So now I'm going for a sit down thing, for gt.

Or it could be a massive machine to take over the world.  Using an X-arcade for the controls.  You never know.

[JoyMonkey]

GT could stand for Golden Tee. Perhaps he's making a dedicated Golden Tee PC cabinet.

I still think my '2 player Boon-Ga Boon-Ga' cabinet is a great idea. All you'd need is two rubber gloves and a couple of stools placed inside a big empty cabinet

[LeedsFan]

Or it could be a massive machine to take over the world.  Using an X-arcade for the controls.  You never know.

Absolute quality!  

[whammoed]

GT could stand for Golden Tee. Perhaps he's making a dedicated Golden Tee PC cabinet.

I still think my '2 player Boon-Ga Boon-Ga' cabinet is a great idea. All you'd need is two rubber gloves and a couple of stools placed inside a big empty cabinet

Ha, ha, you said stools.

[LeedsFan]

GT could stand for Golden Tee. Perhaps he's making a dedicated Golden Tee PC cabinet.

I still think my '2 player Boon-Ga Boon-Ga' cabinet is a great idea. All you'd need is two rubber gloves and a couple of stools placed inside a big empty cabinet

Ha, ha, you said stools.

This thread has now completely and utterly degenerated! Even I baulked at that line.... but it's still funny!  

[Bgnome]

a dedicated 2 player boon-ga cab would definitely be something to see..
http://www.monzy.com/intro/boong-ga/brochure.jpg

[tshizzle.com]

hey x-arcades kick ass =)

[gtarcade]

Ok, it's a sitdown Gran Turismo 2 thing.  But it has something special thats never been done before.

[Santoro]

Oh Oh - I know...

Bass Shakers to vibrate with the action?

If not I claim credit for the idea...  Oops - never mind, been done-
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=15150;start=msg118540#msg118540

[RayB]

Gran Turismo 2?!?

*2*!??

2  

Why base it on 2 when 3 is a million times better and 4 is coming in early 2005?

I am CONFUSED.

[gtarcade]

Gt2=$10
Ps1=$15

Gt3=$30
Ps2=$120

It would cost way too much for me.

[paigeoliver]

Gt2=$10
Ps1=$15

Gt3=$30
Ps2=$120

It would cost way too much for me.

Well there went your last chance on anyone taking you seriously. $100 is a tiny part of a sitdown cabinet budget.

Move along, nothing to see here but another playstation in a black box with a lawn chair in front of it!  

[gtarcade]

I know thats only a small part of the cost, but it's still that much more money.

[RayB]

Buy used.

[Magnet_Eye]

Ok, it's a sitdown Gran Turismo 2 thing.  But it has something special thats never been done before.

Grand Turismo Boong-ga 2!

2 Player Action! Stimulating Gaming Excitement! Bringing Friends Together!

--> One rides up front while the other one is the "back seat" driver?   <--

[gtarcade]

really close, but not quite.