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  1. Posted · Edited by Fushek

    Thats right folks. :) I have in my possesion the White Whale. The Holiest of the Holy Grail. The most elusive INTV item on this planet and in the entire Universe. Tune in tonite for pictures... :)

     

     

     

    :) :) Can you guess what it is? :) :) :)

     

    Step right up and place your bets ... current odds:

     

    2:1 Spiker

    15:1 Playcable

    50:1 Keyboard Component

    80:1 White INTV

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  2. Posted

    Wow, that was an awesome read, thanks very much guys.

     

    I've always wanted to play around with trying to make a game, and I've tried to read the docs in the programming forum (and from the wiki and even usenet before that) but I was never able to make sense of it.

     

    Mostly because the way those instructions are written, it makes certain assumptions that you know terminologies and processes; it doesn't start you from scratch.

     

    These two replies are the first time I've ever read something that was that accessible for a newbie.

     

    Awesome work guys, and thanks again.

     

    I've been playing around with INTV programming myself and it is definitely difficult for a newbie to learn ... very slow going. Blocks of it are starting to make sense but trying to tie everything together is proving to kick my rear! The good news is when I post something on the INTV programming section, the guys in the know have been more than helpful in answering any questions. We are blessed with wonderful INTV programmers that not only know their stuff and make great games, but are willing to pass that knowledge onto wannabe's like me.

     

    I've been able to draw a screen (in the I'm Inspired thread in the INTV Programming section). It's not much, doesn't move or anything but I'm pretty certain that Picasso's first painting was a piece of crap (actually, I dislike most of his work, so there is that ...).

     

    If nothing else, it has given me a better understanding of the system's limitations and why many of the games are designed the way they are, and it helps you to appreciate the challenges that were there for the programmer in designing a game.

  4. Posted

    I got a loose one trading it for some old US Playboys. I did know that the guy had spiker, I was expecting some loose commons. when i say it, I just agree of what he had to offer so i can get home to play. Very difficult game, i must say.

     

    Porn for Spiker (I know ... I know ... you only read it for the stories!) I agree with cmart, best story yet!

    I'm going to be hated...

     

    Years ago, I saw someone selling two (!) sealed copies of the baggied versions on ebay with a buy-it-now price of $300. (!!) I knew what I was seeing and pulled the trigger quickly. I then turned around and sold one of them on ebay for $300, making my total cost for my Spiker: free.

     

    :)

     

    Not hated ... extreme envy ... but not hated.

     

    Thanks for the stories all, always interesting to hear how the holy grail falls into someone's hands.

  6. Posted

    I'd love to hear the stories of how people managed to score their Spiker. I'm assuming that many won theirs on eBay, but I'm curious to see if anyone bought it when it originally came out or if anyone "stole" it at a garage sale, etc. If you can share price, that would be interesting as well, but understand if that's personal!

  8. Posted

    Have any of you ever used your extra common games for some purpose other than playing/collecting?

     

    I was thinking of using the instruction booklets, overlays and boxes of games (like LV Poker & Blackjack) and making a glass top coffee table with them all arranged artistically under the glass.

     

    I know it's probably a sin to destroy these for the purpose of art, but there are a bazillion copies of some games and how cool would it be to have something like that?

     

    Funny ... I've considered doing something similar, like trying to decorate a wall in my game area with box covers. I'd say go for it and as to whether or not it's sin ... I don't see the Intellivision police knocking on the door!

     

    Make one and post the pics! I'd like to see how it comes out.

  10. Posted

    Hey! That's me with the Christmas hat playing Christmas Carol at the demo console!

     

    Lol! DZ, what was the sign on the table that said "Whoops..." I couldn't read the rest?

     

    Oh God! Don't make me relive that again. I'll post more details later, but we found a critical bug AT the show! :(

     

    Gaaaah! How's that possible after all the testing you did? Bummer. :( were you able to sell the games or do the all have to be fixed? Ugh.

     

    There was a last minute change that, evidently, was not properly tested for regressions. :(

     

    We sold a lot, that's why we put up the posters to try to get people to come talk to us for an exchange or something.

     

    Naturally, we halted sales until I fix the game, and test it THOROUGHLY.

     

    So, beta testers, get your CC3 carts ready! We go some work to do!

     

    When you say you sold a lot, were you quite pleased with sales up to the point you discovered the bug? Was the reaction good? I noticed Keith was right across from you guys, he's wasn't upset that stuff was being made for his console was he? I also noticed the Minehunter box, I take it that was there for creating interest? By the way, did I see $70 as a price tag? Soooo many questions... :-D

     

    That's what I saw ... $70 for Christmas Carol! Homebrews are going up but well worth it to get a new, unique game to add to the collection.

  15. Posted

    Interphase games were Blockade Runner and Sewer Sam. Dextell / Nice Ideas released two titles through INTV Corp (Championship Tennis and World Cup Soccer).

     

    I'm sure there's several, but this website has a lot of this information about the companies and what games they released:

     

    intvfunhouse.com

  17. Posted · Edited by Fushek

    I have some items for the Intellivision that I'm interested in trading for CIB copies of games that I don't have yet. Also may be interested in any CIB Commodore 64 RPG games (especially Ultima series) as well.

     

    Here's what I have:

     

    Mission X - Gatefold version, very nice condition (transaction pending)

    Space Spartans - French/English variation, very nice condition (transaction pending)

     

    Sealed Games (most are in good condition but all may have some flaw ... a couple mentioned, ask about any specifics):

    AD&D: Treasure of Tarmin - condition good, couple of small punctures in seal/box

    Space Armada

    Tennis

    Armor Battle

    Night Stalker

    Utopia

    Astrosmash

    Space Hawk

    Lock N Chase

    Mission X (some crushing on the box)

    Reversi

    Horse Racing (some discoloration)

    Vectron

     

    Couple loose rarer ones:

    Diner

    World Series Major League Baseball

     

    As for trade, these are some that I am looking for (CIB and decent condition):

    Beamrider

    Commando

    Defender

    Diner

    Dracula

    Happy Trails

    Hover Force

    Ice Trek

    Kool-Aid Man

    Mind Strike

    Motocross

    Mr. Basic Meets Bits 'N Bytes

    Popeye

    Q*bert

    Scooby Doo's Maze Chase

    Sewer Sam

    Slap Shot Super Pro Hockey

    The Jetsons' Ways With Words

    Thin Ice

    Tropical Trouble

    Truckin'

    Venture

    World Cup Soccer

    Worm Whomper

     

    If you have one that I'm looking for and don't think that I have enough in trade, we can talk about adding cash one way or vice versa as well.

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  18. Posted

    You have a great start with ordering the D2K.

     

    As for the system, it's more a matter of preference than anything else in my opinion. I like the original model myself and would recommend that and most times you can get a voice module along with a unit at the same time. As to the ECS, I wouldn't make that a priority since there were only a handful of games that utilize the ECS (which, by the way, looks much better with the Intellivision II if you care about the aesthetics of your collection). The common games are fairly inexpensive and most times you can find a good deal on eBay for a lot of them (make sure that you get a Burgertime, no Intellivision collection is complete without that one!)

     

    As to price, you can expect to pay somewhere around 50 to 100 for a nice unit with voice module and a handful of games on eBay. There's also some people here that may be willing to sell some stuff at reasonable prices as well.

  21. Posted

    My other hobby is the Commodore 64 in which I used to play all of the RPG's. I have all three of the Bard's Tale series (CIB of course!) which is the GREATEST game series ever! May look to get some others such as Defender of the Crown (can't wait to see it come out for the Intv as well) and some of the Ultima series.

     

    I recall many late nights playing Bard's Tale and drinking Dr. Pepper (which may be why I no longer have a gall bladder since last year now that I think about it ...)

     

    Ah ... the memories!

  22. Posted

    I don't know how to say this any better than ... this sucks. This should be simple ... programmer creates great game, someone pays programmer for game, programmer and publisher make money, customer buys and everyone is happy.

     

    Seems simple to me ... why all the drama?

     

    Carl, I don't know you other than from the board, but you've created one heck of a game and I hate to see talent leave the arena that I, and many others, love. I hope that you reconsider, yet understand if not. Good luck in your future endeavors which I hope may one day come back to the Intellivision.

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    A CIB A&A I would assume - :-D

     

    Is there any other way to own it?

     

     

    You might want to try Memoir '44 with them, if they have any interest in strategy at all. It's got a lot of the same elements and is easy enough that people don't get frustrated with rules, etc. -- there's simple game modes and more complex for advanced players. Another winner from Days of Wonder!

     

    Thanks for the advice, I'll look it up and see if the kids would enjoy.

  24. Posted

    How about an alien audience watching the match in the background?

     

    Other thoughts (that maybe don't fit in the Tennis is Space idea) if you want to show land at the bottom and have a mountain/scenery in the background move. You could also put the court on "wheels" and show them rolling as well but that would probably require more MOBs that you probably don't have available? If you made it on land, those could be asteroids hitting the planet ...

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  25. Posted · Edited by Fushek

    JUST a board game??!!!??? DO NOT let Cebus hear you say that! :-D

     

    LOL! :D :thumbsup:

     

    Terra Nova's a pretty good game, nice little basic turn mechanic of move,place,score without the game being too complicated. There's some abstract elements of Go in it which can get a little complicated, but overall it's a good little game for 2 players. There's a couple weird nuances to the rules that can get confusing, though, so be prepared to be a little confused at the end of the first game or two, but after that you'll get it fine. :)

     

    Definitely worth 50 cents for sure (then again, I don't really turn down many board games at that price, especially an abstract or Euro), but the game does have some flaws that made it not worth the initial $30 or so at retail. Definitely worth a couple plays, and I'd pay the $10 or so it goes for on BGG and eBay for it for sure.

     

    Our family has been getting into this type of game (started with Ticket to Ride, a really fun game IMHO) so I was excited to find it. My kids are 9 and 10 and just getting to the age where they can play some of these. Now if only I get them them all hooked on Axis & Allies, my life would be complete.

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