Video game confessions...

[jdbailey1206]

....Now I wish I never sold anything....

That sucks.  I still have all my old consoles.  Up to my Atari 2600.  My wife calls it hoarding.  I call it collecting.   

[edekoning]

I guess when I was young I did not have much money to spend, but still wanted to play the latest greatest ...

[pbj]

I have the saddest confession...
 I once got an std

Thomas wins.... 

Only if it was from a dude.

[deadmoney5]

When I tell people about my hobby I used to get embarrassed because they thought it was geeky or some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Now when people ask what I do for fun and I tell them about my BYOAC habits I attack them if they say anything snide since most people never get their fat ass off the couch and can't do a tenth of the electronics and wood working we do on here.

Oh your hobby is watching a tv show about zombies? Wow. That's really interesting...tell me more about how that's working out for you, being a potato.

This..I'm 44 and STILL am kinda embarrassed to admit that I play video games.  After all these years people still think games are just for kids and are a waste for time for anyone else.  I guess after a certain age, you are supposed to bring your kids to soccer practice, read more books, and follow the Wall Street Journal..you know mature stuff..LOL  ---fudgesicle--- that.  To each their own.  I have way too much technology OCD to ever read a book..it couldn't happen.  ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- my tv is on every moment of the day when I am home..mostly for background noise.  It has always bugged me that my hobby is looked down upon, while reading is 100% accepted by everyone.

You even get the people who ONLY read.  Gladly admit they don't watch tv or have cable, etc.  Good for them.  I have nothing against what they do.  We are all different.  But those are the people who think that is somehow the best way to go through life.  Like they are better people because they read books and don't watch tv or (gasp) play video games.  I know I shouldn't give a ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- what others think, but those people really bug me

[yotsuya]

When I tell people about my hobby I used to get embarrassed because they thought it was geeky or some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. Now when people ask what I do for fun and I tell them about my BYOAC habits I attack them if they say anything snide since most people never get their fat ass off the couch and can't do a tenth of the electronics and wood working we do on here.

Oh your hobby is watching a tv show about zombies? Wow. That's really interesting...tell me more about how that's working out for you, being a potato.

This..I'm 44 and STILL am kinda embarrassed to admit that I play video games.  After all these years people still think games are just for kids and are a waste for time for anyone else.  I guess after a certain age, you are supposed to bring your kids to soccer practice, read more books, and follow the Wall Street Journal..you know mature stuff..LOL  ---fudgesicle--- that.  To each their own.  I have way too much technology OCD to ever read a book..it couldn't happen.  ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- my tv is on every moment of the day when I am home..mostly for background noise.  It has always bugged me that my hobby is looked down upon, while reading is 100% accepted by everyone.

You even get the people who ONLY read.  Gladly admit they don't watch tv or have cable, etc.  Good for them.  I have nothing against what they do.  We are all different.  But those are the people who think that is somehow the best way to go through life.  Like they are better people because they read books and don't watch tv or (gasp) play video games.  I know I shouldn't give a ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- what others think, but those people really bug me

I read AND play videogames. Don't knock reading, you should try it some time.

[deadmoney5]

I read AND play videogames. Don't knock reading, you should try it some time.
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i have NOTHING against reading.  I used to read actually.  I just have too much trouble sitting for too long in quiet.  My mind wanders too much nowadays.  That and my ears are constantly ringing from playing guitar in a band (not good).  Now I'm down to reading Game Informer in the shitter.

I'm talking about those people who think that reading is the be all and end all of how to spend your free time...and they are bette rthan me because they don't watch tv or play videogames.

Sorry for the terrible quoting

[yotsuya]

I read AND play videogames. Don't knock reading, you should try it some time.

i have NOTHING against reading.  I used to read actually.  I just have too much trouble sitting for too long in quiet.  My mind wanders too much nowadays.  That and my ears are constantly ringing from playing guitar in a band (not good).  Now I'm down to reading Game Informer in the shitter.

I'm talking about those people who think that reading is the be all and end all of how to spend your free time...and they are bette rthan me because they don't watch tv or play videogames.

Sorry for the terrible quoting
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I hear you bro - but there are people like that everywhere. There are some who have posted on this very board that they wouldn't consider someone a gamer unless they were running their games at 2084x1080 SuperProgressive MegaVideo on a ASUS G-ForceOne Lightwave XXX-Sync monitor. There are elitists everywhere. 

[deadmoney5]

I read AND play videogames. Don't knock reading, you should try it some time.

i have NOTHING against reading.  I used to read actually.  I just have too much trouble sitting for too long in quiet.  My mind wanders too much nowadays.  That and my ears are constantly ringing from playing guitar in a band (not good).  Now I'm down to reading Game Informer in the shitter.

I'm talking about those people who think that reading is the be all and end all of how to spend your free time...and they are bette rthan me because they don't watch tv or play videogames.

Sorry for the terrible quoting

I hear you bro - but there are people like that everywhere. There are some who have posted on this very board that they wouldn't consider someone a gamer unless they were running their games at 2084x1080 SuperProgressive MegaVideo on a ASUS G-ForceOne Lightwave XXX-Sync monitor. There are elitists everywhere. 
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yes..it doesn't help that I'm an accountant..Most people in my office are so conservative and boring.  You should see their faces when they realize I'm in an ACDC tribute band.   

[jdbailey1206]

...unless they were running their games at 2084x1080 SuperProgressive MegaVideo on a ASUS G-ForceOne Lightwave XXX-Sync monitor. There are elitists everywhere. 

Like there is any way else to be running your games.

[ChadTower]

You have to figure out how to let go of the hold others' opinions have on your actions.  For years that was a huge obstacle for me.  There are so many things I wish I had done or wish I had done sooner.  I would be worried about having to fight with all the people around me.  Eventually I just decided, ---fudgesicle--- it, if I consider it a positive thing, and it's not hurting anyone, and it's not negatively affecting my family in some way, I'm going to do it.  And if the people around me want to give me a hard time then I'll just stop answering the phone.  I don't care if relatives say I'm crazy, or if the neighbors see me working out in the yard, or if people give me crap because I'm not fitting into the box they want me in.  You just can't live your life that way and be happy.

Eventually I noticed that it doesn't even matter what you're doing.  You could be going back to college, studying a martial art, building an addition on the house, anything.  The people around you that are doing nothing will try to find ways to pull you back to their level.  Ignore them and do your thing.

[pbj]

The most accomplished man in the history of the world has declared he spent the first 40 years of his life being held back by others.

Can't wait to see what the second half brings.

 

[ChadTower]

^^^^

Good example.  There has already been one instance in this thread of him douching on someone with a response of "nobody should take him seriously or listen to him".  And here's a second.

Nobody should take pbj seriously or listen to him. 

[BadMouth]

[TopJimmyCooks]

..... see their faces when they realize I'm in an ACDC tribute band.   

Please tell me it's called Big Balls.

[Louis Tully]

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[ChadTower]

I think I have seen at least ten ACDC cover bands over the years called Big Balls.  Also Hell's Bells, Back in Black, and The Jack.  There are a LOT of ACDC tribute bands.

[Le Chuck]

I'd just like to clarify that when I attack someone I usually don't physically attack them, unless they call me Francis. If they do, I kill'em. Also, I don't like no one touching my stuff. So just keep your meathooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff... I'll kill ya. And I don't like nobody touching me. Any of you homos touch me... I'll kill ya.

[elvis]

I understand the SNES love but I'm perfectly happy to play those titles emulated. Same goes for pretty much everything prePSOne

I certainly have nothing against emulation.  With that said, there is not a SNES emulator on the planet that gets audio 100% right, mostly due to the analogue filters attached to the SNES's sound outputs. Some try various tricks to get close, but none of them match it as closely as other emulators match their hardware counterparts.

Does that matter?  Not really.  They're still a perfectly adequate way to play games.

The SNES, for me, still remains my favourite console of all time - for no reason other than it was the console I played at the height of my love of gaming, and has the highest nostalgia factor for me.  The audio was a massive part of that, and when I play emulated games that I remember playing on original hardware, the experiences don't match (particularly when talking about the audio).

So I get when people say they don't like SNES emulators, because I don't like them either.  That's not to say I don't fire up an emulator when I'm lazy and can't be stuffed walking down to my games room and loading a ROM into my Super Wildcard DX (first world problems), but merely that I just prefer the real deal.

[jdbailey1206]

I'd just like to clarify that when I attack someone I usually don't physically attack them, unless they call me Francis. If they do, I kill'em. Also, I don't like no one touching my stuff. So just keep your meathooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff... I'll kill ya. And I don't like nobody touching me. Any of you homos touch me... I'll kill ya.

You just made the list buddy.

[pbj]

I'd just like to clarify that when I attack someone I usually don't physically attack them, unless they call me Francis. If they do, I kill'em. Also, I don't like no one touching my stuff. So just keep your meathooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff... I'll kill ya. And I don't like nobody touching me. Any of you homos touch me... I'll kill ya.

Upon reflection, I think my comment about your butthurt came off meaner spirited than intended.  I think we've all been mildly shocked at the amount of quality work you've invested in some of the projects you ultimately abandoned. 

And, no, never take me seriously.

 

[horizon]

I played a MUD called DragonRealms, originally released on AOL prior to the 20/mo/unlimited deal.

I quit 3 years ago for the last time. 

[jennifer]

The most accomplished man in the history of the world has declared he spent the first 40 years of his life being held back by others.

Can't wait to see what the second half brings.

 

If your talking about Obacca.... Im so going to puke.

[yotsuya]

The most accomplished man in the history of the world has declared he spent the first 40 years of his life being held back by others.

Can't wait to see what the second half brings.

 

If your talking about Obacca.... Im so going to puke.

Save your political comments for P'nR. He's obviously talking about Chad.

[Le Chuck]

I'd just like to clarify that when I attack someone I usually don't physically attack them, unless they call me Francis. If they do, I kill'em. Also, I don't like no one touching my stuff. So just keep your meathooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff... I'll kill ya. And I don't like nobody touching me. Any of you homos touch me... I'll kill ya.

Upon reflection, I think my comment about your butthurt came off meaner spirited than intended.  I think we've all been mildly shocked at the amount of quality work you've invested in some of the projects you ultimately abandoned. 

And, no, never take me seriously.

 

I like the way you quoted the nonsense stripes bit rather than the other bit. To your point, yeah, sometimes you just gotta walk away. And sometimes you realize what you've really always wanted is an R2D2 kegerator. It happens.

Either way I totally stand up for R2 when challenged about how I spend my free time.

[ChadTower]

I started with a blank concrete slab basement and built a gameroom with brand new framing, electrical, subflooring, drywall, moldings, and glow carpet, two zone dimmed track lighting and black light, and filled it with games all of which were dead to one degree or other when I bought them.  Did 100% of the room work myself with building skills I mostly didn't have two years ago.  If that's not a successful project in pbj's eyes then his judgement means nothing anyway.

 

[deadmoney5]

..... see their faces when they realize I'm in an ACDC tribute band.   

Please tell me it's called Big Balls.

Unfortunately it's not..At first we were "Live Wire", but someone else had that name in the city.  After a long battle we ended up with "Old Voltage"..which I do NOT like.  I didn't think of "Squealer" until it was too late.

Oh well..we've played too much to change the name now.

[deadmoney5]

I think I have seen at least ten ACDC cover bands over the years called Big Balls.  Also Hell's Bells, Back in Black, and The Jack.  There are a LOT of ACDC tribute bands.

Hell's Bells always plays in a Tribute Fest in Duluth, MN  (about 130 miles from Mpls).  They are the reason we never get to play it.   The promoter has a relationship with them so we are out. They've been together for awhile.  We've only been together a couple years.

[Generic Eric]

I think I have seen at least ten ACDC cover bands over the years called Big Balls.  Also Hell's Bells, Back in Black, and The Jack.  There are a LOT of ACDC tribute bands.

Hell's Bells always plays in a Tribute Fest in Duluth, MN  (about 130 miles from Mpls).  They are the reason we never get to play it.   The promoter has a relationship with them so we are out. They've been together for awhile.  We've only been together a couple years.

You need a battle of the bands!  Tell them all the hipsters and foggies are into self referential themes. 

[AzureKnight]

I played a MUD called DragonRealms, originally released on AOL prior to the 20/mo/unlimited deal.

I quit 3 years ago for the last time. 

I seriously hurt my GPA in college one year due to MUDs (Ancient Anguish mostly, but I had affairs with others).  My MUD addiction is the single biggest reason I refused to ever install WoW.  To put that in perspective I have played Dungeons & Dragons (pen and paper) for 30 years (and still do 6 hours every other Sunday).  I've read hundreds of fantasy novels.  I was a sword and sorcery nerd LONG before it was cool.  I just logged onto Ancient Anguish to do some programming for them a few months back and that effort was derailed by building my arcade cabinet!

[Generic Eric]

I haven't played Forza 3 in over 2 years.

[lilshawn]

I played a MUD called DragonRealms, originally released on AOL prior to the 20/mo/unlimited deal.

I quit 3 years ago for the last time. 

I seriously hurt my GPA in college one year due to MUDs (Ancient Anguish mostly, but I had affairs with others).  My MUD addiction is the single biggest reason I refused to ever install WoW.  To put that in perspective I have played Dungeons & Dragons (pen and paper) for 30 years (and still do 6 hours every other Sunday).  I've read hundreds of fantasy novels.  I was a sword and sorcery nerd LONG before it was cool.  I just logged onto Ancient Anguish to do some programming for them a few months back and that effort was derailed by building my arcade cabinet!

aww man, i'd almost forgot about MUD's...MUSH's... MUOOO's. it was like my first internet crack.

Ugh. i lost many an hour to text based fantasy games  Cough coughmudsexcouchcoucgh

boy... dialing up to BBS's with a 14.4 to download pics of NIN on my 386 640x480@ 16 colors...playing asylum... trading game points for BBS minutes.... good times, good times.

[Generic Eric]

I played a MUD called DragonRealms, originally released on AOL prior to the 20/mo/unlimited deal.

I quit 3 years ago for the last time. 

I seriously hurt my GPA in college one year due to MUDs (Ancient Anguish mostly, but I had affairs with others).  My MUD addiction is the single biggest reason I refused to ever install WoW.  To put that in perspective I have played Dungeons & Dragons (pen and paper) for 30 years (and still do 6 hours every other Sunday).  I've read hundreds of fantasy novels.  I was a sword and sorcery nerd LONG before it was cool.  I just logged onto Ancient Anguish to do some programming for them a few months back and that effort was derailed by building my arcade cabinet!

aww man, i'd almost forgot about MUD's...MUSH's... MUOOO's. it was like my first internet crack.

Ugh. i lost many an hour to text based fantasy games  Cough coughmudsexcouchcoucgh

boy... dialing up to BBS's with a 14.4 to download pics of NIN on my 386 640x480@ 16 colors...playing asylum... trading game points for BBS minutes.... good times, good times.

Kingdom of Loathing - not sure that qualifies as a MUD or not, but lost touch with reality for awhile on that.

[HaRuMaN]

Ahh.  Good ole MUD's.  My first experience with online gaming.  I was addicted to a MUD called Moongate (now Materia Magica).  I log in every so often to see if my char is still there. 

[horizon]

I've played Moongate once or twice, I think.  Dragonrealms was pretty sophisticated, to the point that scripting and puzzle solving could be pretty elaborate.  No dice rolls showed, but great text to paint the picture.  I would guess in its prime, maybe 2300 people at peak.  I would be surprised if there was more than 100-200 in there nowadays.

Theres a dude here named Realmswalker, pretty sure he said Oh Gods! in a post, and knew of that same name in the MUD.  Made me chuckle to myself.

I played WoW for a few days but I just couldnt get into it.  My anti-scifi wife helped that one die quickly.

Another confession, I've sucessfully tuend Mario kart into a drinking game.  All spins around the use of the additional items and their success/fail.

[pbj]

I started with a blank concrete slab basement and built a gameroom with brand new framing, electrical, subflooring, drywall, moldings, and glow carpet, two zone dimmed track lighting and black light, and filled it with games all of which were dead to one degree or other when I bought them.  Did 100% of the room work myself with building skills I mostly didn't have two years ago.  If that's not a successful project in pbj's eyes then his judgement means nothing anyway.

I know you're just pot stirring, but we're really getting too old for this.  Congrats on your basement, I would have enjoyed the project threads.

 

[Slippyblade]

Since we've drifted into the old BBS days...

I was a total Trade Wars junky back in the day.  One of my local BBS's actually ran 4 (Yes, 4!!!) lines into his board and was a beta tester for multi client Trade Wars.  Man, that got messy sometimes.

[knave]

Since we've drifted into the old BBS days...

I was a total Trade Wars junky back in the day.  One of my local BBS's actually ran 4 (Yes, 4!!!) lines into his board and was a beta tester for multi client Trade Wars.  Man, that got messy sometimes.

I loved me some Trade Wars! I played on several local BBS's back in the day.

[yotsuya]

Confession: I missed the heyday of BBSs by a year or so.

[lilshawn]

Confession: I missed the heyday of BBSs by a year or so.

your age is showing 

there was another game i played online...about 10 years ago.... all server side but web connected interface. you picked a race human/orc/elf/warlock etc etc etc, put money into troops, food, buildings what have you.... then after 7 days (real time) all hell breaks loose and you fight each other. can't for the life of me remember what it's called though. no live action or anything you just click the raid button, enter the user who you want to raid and the server does the raid...after a few hours you log in and see how you did. (turn based system you could only do so much per turn) i also recall there was a program you could install on your computer and you'd pull your stats and  type in your opponents name/clan and it would pull their stats and give you an approximation of your chances to win losses during battle etc.

[wp34]

Confession:  I always think something is wrong with my mouse when a post from lilshawn is on my screen.