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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: sTyLeS on February 08, 2006, 11:26:02 am

Title: DragonCade
Post by: sTyLeS on February 08, 2006, 11:26:02 am
I haven't really heard anything about my cabinet.
Does anyone have any comments or suggestions to offer?
I'd appreciate it, thanks!

http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade (http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade)

Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: Stobe on February 08, 2006, 12:43:18 pm
Looks good.  I like your marquee, how it looks "rustic" on the edges.  And the font rocks also.

So the real question is, does playing Gauntlet again live up to your expectations?

-Stobe
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: sTyLeS on February 08, 2006, 12:45:56 pm
Looks good.  I like your marquee, how it looks "rustic" on the edges.  And the font rocks also.

So the real question is, does playing Gauntlet again live up to your expectations?

-Stobe

Not really  :)  The gameplay of Gauntlet just doesn't seem like what I remember. Oh, it emulates it just fine, but I guess memories have a weird way of romanticizing things. I suppose nothing can replace those wonder years.
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: Clonedsheep on February 08, 2006, 01:08:14 pm
    The world is much bigger when your a little guy. I guess the only way to fix that is to play on your knees. Really gauntlet is best when played with buddies or a 7-11 employee near by.

   Your cabinet looks great and I like the Theme. Ever think of adding weapons like a ball and chain or a sword behind the shield?
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: Clonedsheep on February 08, 2006, 01:11:04 pm
Sorry it looked like a shield. Cool banner
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: DrumAnBass on February 08, 2006, 03:44:23 pm
How is the MacAlly iBall working out for ya? Does it use ball bearings? I am about to install a Kensington turbo mouse in my CP, which I plan on screwing in from the top of the panel... Just curious - as I had considered that trackball but couldn't find any...
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: sTyLeS on February 08, 2006, 03:54:21 pm
The iBall works out ok. Especially for the price I got it at.
But it does feel like a typical trackball. Not as smooth as I would like since there aren't ball bearings, but plastic wheels and rods, exactly like in a ball mouse.

Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: MovingTarget on February 09, 2006, 12:21:21 pm
Where did you get the piano hinge from?  I can't find one under 4 feet.
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: sTyLeS on February 09, 2006, 12:51:18 pm
The piano hinge I used for the control panel, I bought from Lowes.  Was pretty inexpensive too.
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: eschmunk on February 09, 2006, 01:10:53 pm
I like it,  I think I might have seen yours prior to making mine.  I did the same cut out in the back to give it a little more character.  Good Job.
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: sTyLeS on February 09, 2006, 01:12:39 pm
Well, eschmunk, is yours finished as well? Do you have a link to yours?
I'm sure the rest of us would like to see it as well.


http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade (http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade)
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: DrewKaree on February 16, 2006, 01:01:17 am

I haven't really heard anything about my cabinet.


That's because you've already posted it twice before, including a double-posting in Main.  It was allowed to die for a reason, most likely because you haven't been active here in OVER FIVE MONTHS ::)

Stop with the multiple threads.  You sound like some kid tugging at dad's pants leg going "dadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadad"
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: menace on February 16, 2006, 07:10:30 am
Other than the obvious taboo of fishing for a compliment (which are resident postwhore/pompous windbag :D has already keylashed you for) I'd say it looks pretty good--a mace or a sword bolted to the side would always help!
Title: Re: DragonCade
Post by: eschmunk on February 16, 2006, 11:03:49 pm
Well, eschmunk, is yours finished as well? Do you have a link to yours?
I'm sure the rest of us would like to see it as well.


http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade (http://www.monkeysigns.com/dragoncade)

Mine isn't quite finished.  I should be getting all the parts for the control panel and coin door on tomorrow.  After the control panel is finished I want to use a wood grain formica on the front and sides.  Then the plexiglass to finish it up for good.  I should have but didn't do a day to day diary of the build process.  I will take some pictures of it when it is done and post them on these forums though.  Keep an eye out.