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    I don't think I have one of my //c, but I do have a pic of my brother with the family's c64 setup. Around 1986, give or take.

    c64 setup

     

    I don't know why I have a picture of my college dorm room in 1991, but here's my brand new, amazing 386. Played a lot of Ultima Underworld. What a disaster area... that's probably why I took a picture of it. I don't recall being such a slob all the time... only intermittently.

    dorm room

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  2. Posted · Edited by BydoEmpire

    I got this for Xmas but only had a chance to test it out. I want to get two quick scores in before the deadline to at least get something. What an amazing cart, wish I had more time to actually play and dig in. Hopefully I get a chance to play Ms. tonight or tomorrow morning...

     

    Pac Man Hangly Man (14160):

    7800_pmc_hangly

    Pac Man Random Mazes (232910):

    IMG 0582

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    Star Wars X-Wing

    Syndicate

    Ultima VII: The Black Gate.

    You really want to see 8 bit versions of those games controlled with a joystick? Too each their own, what's the motivation behind those picks?

     

    I've been playing Gemstone Warrior on the Apple 2 lately, I think that'd make a fine 7800 game. It'd need some control tweaks but w/ two buttons it'd still play well. Along those same lines, I think the Temple of Apshai Trilogy might be cool as well. I would suggest Gateway to Apshai, but we can already play it on the A8 and CV.

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    For what it's worth, I ended up finding a Classic II for a good price on eBay - works fine, had no issues with FloppyEmu other than not having as many disk images as I thought I had (most of what i found was .sit files, not actual disk images, so one of these days I have to look into making or finding them).

     

    Regardless, there's something about playing games on the B&W screen that's really enjoyable. On the Classic II a small number of games run too fast (one shareware space invaders clone in particular), and a few games aren't compatible, but for the most part I haven't had too many problems. I've spent a bit of time with Crystal Quest and Fool's Errand, both of which are really fun. I've been meaning to try the Mac version of Defender of the Crown one of these days, but just haven't found the time.

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  15. Posted · Edited by BydoEmpire

    The Apple 2 joysticks have 2 buttons (paddle controller legacy, I suppose). I remember thinking "I like the Apple 2, but too bad it doesn't have a real joystick." I didn't want analog control back then, I wanted an 8 way stick like the 2600 and arcade games. Most games didn't take advantage.

     

    I think the simple answer is twofold: First there was a vast array of 2600-compatible sticks out there, and it was essentially an industry standard. Why go against the grain when people already seem to like it? Second, it was cheap to add to a computer and flexible enough to adapt to mice, etc.

     

    The computer also has a keyboard, which is a ton of extra buttons (obviously not ideal for some games). Still, from a design perspective you weren't quite as handcuffed as they might be on a console (even though use of the hardware switches was a nice workaround). Flight and other simulators, as well as strategy games were quite popular, and those really needed a keyboard anyways.

     

    I do get your point though and I don't totally disagree. I also love the stock 2600 sticks, and most of the games I want to play are just fine with it... but two buttons on a 2600 stick would be the sweet spot for some games.

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    The entire point of a game is to be active in it, and the entire point of a video game is to eliminate the stuff that doesnt involve your interaction. To cut to the fun stuff, if you will. This fails on both fronts.

    I don't totally disagree with the first part, I have no interest in watching people play game or to have games play themselves... however, just playing devil's advocate, the entire point of a game is to entertain. If it can do that in multiple modes (interactive and non-interactive) then isn't it a win? I suppose this leads down the rabbit hole of "what isa game" and "is it a game if it can be played but it's not?" Regardless, lots of people seem to like Twitch for some reason, and that's just watching games being played... although I hear it's often more about the people playing the games.

    I also don't think the point of a game is to eliminate stuff that doesn't involve interaction. That's simply a design question: what parts are automated and what parts are given to the player to control. Finding the right line is finding the fun, and it varies per game and per players' preference. For example, compare Gran Turismo vs. Outrun. The latter has essentially eliminated a lot of bits of interaction but it's a blast to play.

  20. Posted

    When I was a senior in college occasionally we'd set up NBA Live on the SNES with a team of all Vlade Divac's versus a team of all Vin Bakers and watch the system play itself. This happened more than once.

     

    When I was at Midway in Chicago we had a 4 player Artic Thunder cab in the breakroom - we'd rubber band the throttles and watch them race themselves. There was so much player assist it was usually a good race. You really didn't need to actually play much.

     

     

    Here's your chance to weigh in on how this reflects the dumbing down of modern society and how things were much better on the Apple //. @Keatah ;-)

    Things were better on the Apple //, it kind of goes without saying :) :) :)

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    I liked Wind Waker okay, although the sailing around at the end was pretty tedious and I remember not really digging the early sneaking around bits. I also didn't love the art style, but that didn't stop me from playing and enjoying the game. The "frozen in time" castle segment was pretty awesome.

     

    I loved Twilight Princess, though. It's right up there in the running as my favorite Zelda game. The dungeons were amazing, the art style was amazing, the game was really well balanced. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

     

    Haven't played either since they were new, but my opinion hasn't changed. I can't speak for "popular opinion" changing over the years.

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