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  1. bpatte02
    Does anyone know why the denial forum is down? It says it's being serviced, but it has been like that for a while. Just wondering if it will be back up, because it's a great resource for any Vic 20 user.
  2. bpatte02

    Was playing Solaris on my 2600 the other day, and it's an impressively complex game.

    1. save2600

      save2600

      I don't play it as much as I should, but yes... Damn fine feat of programming and fun too!

    2. S1500

      S1500

      Easily the best for the 2600.

    3. masschamber

      masschamber

      while I wouldn't say it is the best game, it certainly is technically impressive (though I'd say the sweat prototype tops it) and an all round good game,

  3. bpatte02

    Sad to hear R. Lee Ermey passed away. "Marines die, that's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU live forever."

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    2. Rick Dangerous

      Rick Dangerous

      No kidding, I didn't realize he was that old. Great actor, will be missed.

    3. SlidellMan

      SlidellMan

      Can't go wrong with Full Metal Jacket.

    4. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      R.I.P.

  4. bpatte02
    Looking for a reasonably priced Super Serial Card. I would like to get my Apple ][ Plus on the BBS scene, but I can't seem to find a SSC that is at a price I'm willing to spend. Just putting feelers out. -BP
  5. bpatte02

    I love picking up great games for cheap. Got Crystal Castles, Venture, and Fire Fighter for $0.95 a piece, and Cosmic Ark for $1.95

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    2. save2600

      save2600

      All great games that are still fun today, 'cept for Fire Fighter IMO.

    3. LS650

      LS650

      That sure beats picking up crappy games for expensive.

    4. GoldLeader

      GoldLeader

      Can't beat that! Funny to think that BITD those'd be $20-$30 each!

  6. bpatte02
    Bought two NES games from Chris. Was quick and painless. Thank you! I will enjoy these greatly!
  7. bpatte02
    PM sent
  8. bpatte02
    That would cost the taxpayers a lot of money. We could just find a metal trashcan and burn it in one of them.
  9. bpatte02

    Achtung! You're caught!

    1. Skippy B. Coyote

      Skippy B. Coyote

      I swear it's not what it looks like! I had no idea that was your dog! =O

    2. retrorussell

      retrorussell

      Achtung! Yes, the singen the sounden vigashiznu and a shnachdog hog hunden and the Red Baron! After the turn of the century, in the clear blue skies over Germany..

    3. TheTIGuy

      TheTIGuy

      Errrr...? I have a feeling I don't know what is going on here...

  10. bpatte02
    I saw Laser 128 key stems on eBay for $3. I'm not sure if they even come close to what you're looking for, but I thought I'd put it out there.
  11. bpatte02
    I have had issues with disks lately, which caused me to invest in a Floppy Emulator. I have a copy of Star Trek: The Kobeyashi Alternative that runs fine to a point, but once it reaches the point it freezes. My first copy of Alien Downpour played once and then the next time I tried booting it up it failed to boot. Thankfully, I was able to get another copy that works great. I had issues with a modern copy of Oregon Trail that was put on a floopy. It like ST:TKA failed at a specific point. I am going to pick up a head cleaning disk to see if that might help. Any suggestions as to where to procure one would be greatly appreciated.
  12. bpatte02

    Been having problems with some floppies going bad, so I bought a Floppy Emu for my Apple ][+ to overcome that issue.

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    2. Bryan

      Bryan

      The durability of the lubricating surface coating is the #1 issue. Metal oxide is not very slick by nature. Some brands have been very reliable and some went to crap after a few years.

    3. bpatte02

      bpatte02

      So what y'all saying is pour some KY on them and they should run fine.

    4. Keatah

      Keatah

      Use a rolling head that doesn't slide. Thus no friction.

  13. bpatte02
    All Vic 20 games are made better when paired with 80s music. Also if you want to explore BBSs (Bulletin Board Services) I would suggest picking up a Wi-Fi modem such as the WiModem or strikelink modem, unless you want authenticity then shoot for a 1200 baud "dial up" modem. Then for the terminal program I suggest Mighty Term. It is pretty easy to connect a Wi-Fi modem to your router, especial if you have a WPS option.
  14. bpatte02
    But can I watch Netflix on it?
  15. bpatte02
    My Vic 20. It has currently attached to it a 32k expansion cart, a sd2iec, a datasette, a 3 slot userport expansion, a WiModem, and a Vic-1525 dot matrix printer (it sits underneath the table on a shelf.) I also replaced the power supply with a Ray Carlson PSU.
  16. bpatte02

    RetroN 77

    bpatte02 replied to jeremiahjt's topic in Atari 2600

    I hope this come to fruition, because it could be a nice alternative for those who like to collect games, but are not tech savvy to work on old machines if and when they break.
  17. bpatte02

    Is Golden Legends still set to release this year?

  18. bpatte02
    Tapper, Reactor, Tac-Scan, Star Trek: SOS, Fishing Deerby is a fun 2 player game. Lots to choose from.
  19. bpatte02
    Wait...,There was an unreleased Peanuts game? And there was a repro made of it? And I missed out by 6 years... Damn you time! You cruel mistress!
  20. bpatte02

    Star Trek text based adventure games that don't recognize 'Bones' in relation to McCoy make me sad.

    1. TheTIGuy

      TheTIGuy

      Darn that sucks... maybe i should code one that does on my Oregon Trail Engine (OTE)...

      You have a TI-99 or a decent computer, right?

    2. Flojomojo

      Flojomojo

      Is that the one that tells you to invoke the character's name first, as in "Scott, beam me up!" (not "beam me up, Scotty!")

       

      Kobayashi Alternative?

    3. bpatte02

      bpatte02

      I have a TI-99/4A, a Apple II+, a Commodore Vic-20, and a TS 1000. I think they are all decent. And Flojomojo, its that one and the Promethean Prophecy

  21. bpatte02
    Best played in a wood paneled room with shag carpet. Drinking tab is optional. Other than that, have fun and enjoy what you pick up. Maybe hunt by company, or label type. But in the end as long as you're having fun and not going above your means, there isn't really any rhyme or reason.
  22. bpatte02

    Finally picked up a OEM Atari 2600 power adapter and now my Atari has no static. it looks sooo clean.

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    2. carlsson

      carlsson

      Over here I'm mixing old and new power supplies and generally I don't see any difference on function or quality as long as the supplies match the spec regarding volt and of course ampere. Perhaps you have "dirty" power that makes cheap switching PSUs unbehave?

    3. jaybird3rd

      jaybird3rd

      Yeah, I had a feeling it was one of the new third-party supplies. The ones I've seen are light and flimsy and feel as if they're made out of paper. Newer supplies of higher quality should work as well as the originals; the challenge is to find them. Glad the genuine Atari supply fixed the problem.

    4. Keatah

      Keatah

      Amazing that electronics work when they're in spec..!

       

  23. bpatte02
    I think the Vic-20 has been a great learning computer for me. If graphics is a high priority then this isn't really the system for you, but she's pretty basic and her games, while not exactly eye catching are still fun. There is a huge community over on the Denial forum that knows everything there is to know about the Vic and we have Carlsson who is a pretty close second to that. I've even connected her to a BBS or two with a wireless modem.
  24. bpatte02

    Live near a place that is having a blowout sale on arcade machines, but I've been told by management (my gf) I am not allowed to partake :(

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    2. Atarian7

      Atarian7

      But I have nowhere to put any arcade machines.

    3. cvga

      cvga

      You need this sign

       

      o---------------o

      | UNDER NEW |

      | MANAGEMENT |

      o---o-------o---|

      | |

      | |

    4. cvga

      cvga

      That didn't work very well lol

       

  25. bpatte02

    bread and butter!

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    2. Swami

      Swami

      "I'm a Dolly, bread and butter"

    3. pangasinan

      pangasinan

      Horse and carriage.

    4. frankodragon

      frankodragon

      Pan y agua.

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