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  5. Posted

    Yeah, it looks to me like some general funk and crud from being handled by crumb-gobbling children. I'm going to get that GOO-GONE stuff tomorrow and give that a try. If all else fails I'll lightly apply that tempting alcohol....It is just Barnstorming after all.

     

     

     

    Scrubbing Stan

  7. Posted

    I'm working my off this weekend to get all the information together. There are a few secrets I'm still trying to ferret out, like what i mention in my last post about the green castle. The maps are done, but I need to get them into a drawing program and clean them up a little (they are hand drawn, believe me screen-shot maps would be a headache for me and you). I'm looking at first of next week (10.15.01) at the earliest. I've still to get the actual site registered and all.

     

    After the Indenture/Adventure maps, I'm going to begin work on the definitive Private Eye strategy guide.

     

    Thanks for the interest!

     

    Stan

  9. Posted

    Adventure takes this category, hands down. Fun as you can get, but bland in the visuals.

     

    Runner up goes to Zaxxon. I LOVE this game, but as we all know it is a disappointing port. Despite its ugliness, I play it non-stop.

    (Those stupid looking bird-face things and the pretty in pink ground turrets are the worst)

  10. Posted

    The hot, wet q-tip did nada, zip, nothing, but make my label wet. The damage may be permanent. I'm tempted to try the alcohol just a little and see what happens. Maybe I'll grab some GOO-GONE tomorrow....

  11. Posted

    Is shelving out of the question at this point? Shelves would keep the weight of your collection off the floor (of course it would transfer it to the walls). The shelves would take less room than the cubes (I think) and you could dictate the spacing.

     

    Are these carts in boxes or loose?

     

    Maybe you can strike some kind of balance between shelving and bookcase storage to even out the weight.

     

    If all else fails, just remove your furniture and build new furniture out of the Atari goods.

     

    Good Luck

    Stan

  12. Posted

    I just about pulled a muscle in my arm playing Decathlon. By the time I did the 1500m dash, I had to stop and take a nap. Who's idea was it to make this game so physically draining? I'd get less of a work out doing the actual Decathlon! Sheesh.

     

    Not only that, but I think I need a new controller now. Has anybody ruined a joystick playing this game. I mean its fun and all, but should you have to have an extra controller just for Decathlon?

     

    Ouch

     

    Physical Therapy Stan

  18. Posted

    Hey. Anybody know why I go into the invisible maze inside the green castle, carrying an object and the screen flashes? I have EVERY item save for the #4. i took the magnet in and NOTHING was drawn to it. I've tried the bridge, but can find no doorless rooms. What is hiding in there?

     

    Update: The mapping is finally done! I'm trying to finish up compiling secrets and such. Then I'll put up a website so everyone who wants the solution and maps can get them.

  19. Posted

    The FLEA came up big today (well, ok, not really), but I did find a Barnstorming cart (hey,its the first cart I have ever found here in KY) And the guy who had it says he has 3 systems and over 100 games and he'll hook me up. (I know we've all heard these stories before, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, who knows.)

     

    ANYWAY. I know this has been asked before, but I cannot find where it was, the cart has some "dirt" on the label and I'd like to try to clean it up. How do I do that without destroying the label?

     

    Finally found something Stan

  21. Posted

    The best thing about Pitfall II's graphics was how smooth everything looked. The mix of colors really made it stick out.

     

    Solaris was awesome when it came out. It was the coolest looking space game I had ever seen.

     

    Those are probably the best I can think of right now.

  22. Posted

    Hey, Snider-man, I'm willing to go $5 for a game that was produced 20+ years ago and is in demand among a small community of people. I just can't see 10x that amount for any Atari game. Then again, I'm not totally into the collecting aspect of the hobby. Just my opinion. I didn't complain about not being able to get to the CGE (mostly because I didn't know about it) and I'm not complaining about it now so much as I am shocked about the price of the game in general. It just doesn't seem to make sense when you compare it to modern games that cost the same. I understand the dude had to work hard to produce it, I totally feel for that, but $50 still sounds steep!

    Your game (Venture II kids, its cool) doesn't cost $50! Not even the treasure boxed ones you made. (by the way, can I still order a copy of Venture II?)

     

    Bargain Stan

  23. Posted

    I think you have blurred the lines a little too much. According to your criteria:

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by King Atari:

    Both have you on quest, obviously. In both of them you need to pick up objects to continue the journey.

     

    just about any RPG is a rip of Swordquest. I haven't played all of the KQ series, but the ones I have played were decent and pretty different.

     

    Swordquest, it seems to me, was more about simple puzzle/action challenge and placing items in the correct rooms according to the story in the comic.

     

    Kings Quest was more about sub-quests, more complicated puzzles, character/environment interactions and internal storylines. There weren't too many action challenges.

     

    Then again, I haven't played them all so there could be similarities I am missing...

     

    Stan Quest

  25. Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by King Atari:

    The thrift stores here in Akron, Ohio, usually have a good selection of scare carts

    THAT'S IT! I'm moving to Akron!

     

    Seriously, its really up to you. You'll have better luck and faster build up if you start with the commons and work your way up. But you'll have more hunting to do if you start with the rares. Then again, you could do what I do and say "I want these () carts" and start hunting for specific titles regardless of rarity.

    I say collect in whatever way is the most fun for you. Just like the hokey-pokey, that's what its all about!

     

    Akron-bound Stan

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