Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
C.E. Forman schrieb: Yeah, I believe the QFG Anthology was a Europe-only release, so it's harder to come by. (At least, I've only ever seen it in a European box - multiple languages in the back description manuals.) A couple of months ago I came by a toystore and just because I like going into toystores I went in. On a leftover table I found three QFG anthologies and thirteen Space Quest collections, shrinkwrapped and for about $1.50 each. Now go and envy me :-) Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Ultimate Might Magic
Archives includes 1 - 5 plus Swords of Xeen and
World of Xeen.
I'll reiterate that those "normal" compilations are the
best you can buy if you want to play the games. Where else can you get all
of that classic gaming for under $50 (including shipping) that comes on CD and
will run on a modern windows machine? If you're a fan of playing these
games, you can't do betterI wish there were more of them...props or
not.
Hugh
-Original Message-From: MASTER
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pedro
QuaresmaSent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:32 AMTo:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...Well, I think all
those are just "normal" compilations. You can get 99% of those games with some
patience, even the Ultima Collection is rather common in its "EA Classics"
variation. "Ultimate Might
Magic Archives" are a bundle including 1-5, correct? Might Magic 6
Limited Edition had Might Magic 1-6 and some extra interesting props.
Also, 3DO is now selling Might Magic Platinum Edition, which includes
MM 6-9 and Heroes of Might Magic Platinum Edition with HoMM 1-3
plus all addons. I just remembered
something: is it me or the Quest for Glory Anthology is considerably more rare
than the Quest for Glory Collection?--Pedro R.
QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and
Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes /
Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] //
+351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our
technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert
Einstein
Para:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref:
cc: Assunto: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...
"Hugh Falk"
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
15-01-2003 05:50
Solicita-se resposta a
swcollect Forgot one more GREAT one: Forgotten Realms
Archives Silver Edition (2000 Interplay) Eye of the Beholder I, II, III 6 of the original "gold box" games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan Blood and
Magic -Original Message-From: Hugh Falk
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
9:26 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE:
[SWCollect] Some people push it...Interplay is by far the king of anthologies. A few of the best
anthologies I have are relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare
or containing special goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they
contain is awesome:
The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives
(1998 Interplay)
The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultima Collection (1998
Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon
Edition) A couple of older
compilations also rank as my favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection (CD):
Mindshadow Tass Times Bard's
Tale Wasteland
Dragon Wars Battle Chess Lord of the Rings Castles Star Trek 25th
Anniversary Out of this
World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air CombatSpace HulkHong Kong Mahjong ProWing
Commander AcademyThe Savage EmpireSeven Cities of GoldPopulous
IIUltima VII The Black GateShadow CasterUltima Underworld
Also worth mentioning: Scott Adams'
Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I don't have it
handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came
with a very worthwhile compilation CD. -Original Message-From: Dan Chisarick
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
6:08 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE:
[SWCollect] Some people push it... Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his
description "this is an extremely rare game". Anyone who has anything
that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that
hordes will jump all over it To change the
change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that
really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite "First Ultima
Trilogy" (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it
forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My
reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is
branded "Origin" instead of "Sierra". That gives it value (to
me).
One more bit... I can't help but
be annoyed at the "collector's editions" of games over the years.
Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of
classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with
"numbered limited editions&q
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Well, I think all those are just normal compilations. You can get 99% of those games with some patience, even the Ultima Collection is rather common in its EA Classics variation. Ultimate Might Magic Archives are a bundle including 1-5, correct? Might Magic 6 Limited Edition had Might Magic 1-6 and some extra interesting props. Also, 3DO is now selling Might Magic Platinum Edition, which includes MM 6-9 and Heroes of Might Magic Platinum Edition with HoMM 1-3 plus all addons. I just remembered something: is it me or the Quest for Glory Anthology is considerably more rare than the Quest for Glory Collection? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Hugh Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15-01-2003 05:50 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Forgot one more GREAT one: Forgotten Realms Archives Silver Edition (2000 Interplay) Eye of the Beholder I, II, III 6 of the original gold box games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan Blood and Magic -Original Message- From: Hugh Falk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Interplay is by far the king of anthologies. A few of the best anthologies I have are relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare or containing special goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they contain is awesome: The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives (1998 Interplay) The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultima Collection (1998 Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon Edition) A couple of older compilations also rank as my favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection (CD): Mindshadow Tass Times Bard's Tale Wasteland Dragon Wars Battle Chess Lord of the Rings Castles Star Trek 25th Anniversary Out of this World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air Combat Space Hulk Hong Kong Mahjong Pro Wing Commander Academy The Savage Empire Seven Cities of Gold Populous II Ultima VII The Black Gate Shadow Caster Ultima Underworld Also worth mentioning: Scott Adams' Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I don't have it handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came with a very worthwhile compilation CD. -Original Message- From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his description this is an extremely rare game. Anyone who has anything that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that hordes will jump all over it To change the change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite First Ultima Trilogy (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is branded Origin instead of Sierra. That gives it value (to me). One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the collector's editions of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with numbered limited editions of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package variants for two sets of box sizes). Purely for exploiting their fans (IMHO). Now THAT'S greed. -Original Message- From: MASTER [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pedro Quaresma Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Sorry for being a tad off topic, but couldn't avoid mentioning this. I think some people do push their greed too far? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3000880366category=11050 Yup that's right. A Quest for Glory Collection for $149 with a BIN of $160. And I wouldn't be too surprised if someone'd buy it... -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology
Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Yeah, I believe the QFG Anthology was a Europe-only
release, so it's harder to come by. (At least, I've only ever seen it in a
European box - multiple languages in the back description
manuals.)
- Original Message -
From:
Pedro
Quaresma
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 2:31
AM
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...
Well, I think all those are
just "normal" compilations. You can get 99% of those games with some patience,
even the Ultima Collection is rather common in its "EA Classics"
variation. "Ultimate Might
Magic Archives" are a bundle including 1-5, correct? Might Magic 6
Limited Edition had Might Magic 1-6 and some extra interesting props.
Also, 3DO is now selling Might Magic Platinum Edition, which includes
MM 6-9 and Heroes of Might Magic Platinum Edition with HoMM 1-3
plus all addons. I just remembered
something: is it me or the Quest for Glory Anthology is considerably more rare
than the Quest for Glory Collection?--Pedro R.
QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and
Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes /
Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] //
+351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our
technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert
Einstein
Para:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref:
cc: Assunto: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...
"Hugh Falk"
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
15-01-2003 05:50
Solicita-se resposta a
swcollect Forgot one more GREAT one: Forgotten Realms
Archives Silver Edition (2000 Interplay) Eye of the Beholder I, II, III 6 of the original "gold box" games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan Blood and
Magic -Original Message-From: Hugh Falk
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
9:26 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE:
[SWCollect] Some people push it...Interplay is by far the king of anthologies. A few of the best
anthologies I have are relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare
or containing special goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they
contain is awesome:
The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives
(1998 Interplay)
The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultima Collection (1998
Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon
Edition) A couple of older
compilations also rank as my favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection (CD):
Mindshadow Tass Times Bard's
Tale Wasteland
Dragon Wars Battle Chess Lord of the Rings Castles Star Trek 25th
Anniversary Out of this
World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air CombatSpace HulkHong Kong Mahjong ProWing
Commander AcademyThe Savage EmpireSeven Cities of GoldPopulous
IIUltima VII The Black GateShadow CasterUltima Underworld
Also worth mentioning: Scott Adams'
Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I don't have it
handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came
with a very worthwhile compilation CD. -Original Message-From: Dan Chisarick
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
6:08 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE:
[SWCollect] Some people push it... Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his
description "this is an extremely rare game". Anyone who has anything
that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that
hordes will jump all over it To change the
change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that
really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite "First Ultima
Trilogy" (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it
forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My
reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is
branded "Origin" instead of "Sierra". That gives it value (to
me).
One more bit... I can't help but
be annoyed at the "collector's editions" of games over the years.
Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of
classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with
"numbered limited editions" of too many major titles (Age of Mythology,
Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top
of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III
takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package
Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Thanks for the info Chris. Any difference in the contents? The Collecion has QfG1-4 (QfG4 being the talkie version) + QfG5 demo + all sorts of manuals and reference cards -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it... C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15-01-2003 12:50 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Yeah, I believe the QFG Anthology was a Europe-only release, so it's harder to come by. (At least, I've only ever seen it in a European box - multiple languages in the back description manuals.) - Original Message - From: Pedro Quaresma To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 2:31 AM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Well, I think all those are just normal compilations. You can get 99% of those games with some patience, even the Ultima Collection is rather common in its EA Classics variation. Ultimate Might Magic Archives are a bundle including 1-5, correct? Might Magic 6 Limited Edition had Might Magic 1-6 and some extra interesting props. Also, 3DO is now selling Might Magic Platinum Edition, which includes MM 6-9 and Heroes of Might Magic Platinum Edition with HoMM 1-3 plus all addons. I just remembered something: is it me or the Quest for Glory Anthology is considerably more rare than the Quest for Glory Collection? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Hugh Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15-01-2003 05:50 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Forgot one more GREAT one: Forgotten Realms Archives Silver Edition (2000 Interplay) Eye of the Beholder I, II, III 6 of the original gold box games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan Blood and Magic -Original Message- From: Hugh Falk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Interplay is by far the king of anthologies. A few of the best anthologies I have are relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare or containing special goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they contain is awesome: The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives (1998 Interplay) The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultima Collection (1998 Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon Edition) A couple of older compilations also rank as my favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection (CD): Mindshadow Tass Times Bard's Tale Wasteland Dragon Wars Battle Chess Lord of the Rings Castles Star Trek 25th Anniversary Out of this World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air Combat Space Hulk Hong Kong Mahjong Pro Wing Commander Academy The Savage Empire Seven Cities of Gold Populous II Ultima VII The Black Gate Shadow Caster Ultima Underworld Also worth mentioning: Scott Adams' Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I don't have it handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came with a very worthwhile compilation CD. -Original Message- From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his description this is an extremely rare game. Anyone who has anything that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that hordes will jump all over it To change the change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite First Ultima Trilogy (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is branded Origin instead of Sierra. That gives it value (to me). One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the collector's editions of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with numbered limited editions of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
I have
the QFG anthology. I bought it at Costco in the US some years agoit was a US
release. I chucked out the box long ago, unfortunately, but still have the
contents. It has QFG 1-4 plus various different versions of the games in
different languages, IIRC. There is no QFG 5 demo. I believe it came with only 1
large manual which has the instructions/maps for all the different games
(similar to the Roberta Williams Anthology).
Stuart
-Original Message-From: MASTER
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pedro
QuaresmaSent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 8:43 AMTo:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...Thanks for the info
Chris. Any difference in the
contents? The Collecion has QfG1-4 (QfG4 being the talkie version) + QfG5 demo
+ all sorts of manuals and reference cards--Pedro R.
QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and
Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes /
Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] //
+351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our
technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert
Einstein
Para:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref:
cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] Some people push
it...
"C.E. Forman"
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
15-01-2003 12:50
Solicita-se resposta a
swcollect Yeah, I believe the QFG Anthology was a Europe-only release, so it's
harder to come by. (At least, I've only ever seen it in a European box -
multiple languages in the back description manuals.) - Original Message - From: Pedro Quaresma To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,
January 15, 2003 2:31 AM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Well, I think all those are just
"normal" compilations. You can get 99% of those games with some patience, even
the Ultima Collection is rather common in its "EA Classics"
variation. "Ultimate Might Magic Archives" are a bundle
including 1-5, correct? Might Magic 6 Limited Edition had Might
Magic 1-6 and some extra interesting props. Also, 3DO is now selling Might
Magic Platinum Edition, which includes MM 6-9 and Heroes of Might
Magic Platinum Edition with HoMM 1-3 plus all addons. I
just remembered something: is it me or the Quest for Glory Anthology is
considerably more rare than the Quest for Glory Collection?--Pedro
R. QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems
and Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes /
Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] //
+351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our
technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert Einstein
Para:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc:
Assunto: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
"Hugh Falk"
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
15-01-2003
05:50
Solicita-se resposta a
swcollect
Forgot one more GREAT
one: Forgotten Realms Archives Silver Edition
(2000 Interplay)
Eye of the Beholder I,
II, III 6 of the original "gold box" games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan
Blood and Magic -Original Message-From: Hugh Falk
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
9:26 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE:
[SWCollect] Some people push it...Interplay is by far
the king of anthologies. A few of the best anthologies I have are
relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare or containing special
goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they contain is
awesome:
The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives
(1998 Interplay)
The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000
Interplay)
The Ultima Collection (1998
Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon
Edition) A couple of older compilations also rank as my
favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic
Collection (CD):
Mindshadow
Tass Times Bard's Tale
Wasteland Dragon Wars
Battle Chess Lord of the Rings
Castles Star Trek 25th Anniversary Out of this
World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air CombatSpace HulkHong Kong Mahjong
ProWing Commander AcademyThe Savage EmpireSeven Cities of
GoldPopulous IIUltima VII The Black GateShadow CasterUltima
Underworld
Also worth
mentioning:
Scott Adams'
Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I
don't have it handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th
issue came with a very worth
Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
-Original Message- From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the collector's editions of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with numbered limited editions of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package variants for two sets of box sizes). Purely for exploiting their fans (IMHO). Now THAT'S greed. Sorry to mess up the thread, but I deleted this message yesterday. I just learned that EA will be producing three different boxes for Command and Conquer Generals, one for each faction. It seemed appropriate to mention. See http://www.avault.com/news/. -- Lee K. Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
[SWCollect] Some people push it...
Sorry for being a tad off topic, but couldn't avoid mentioning this. I think some people do push their greed too far? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3000880366category=11050 Yup that's right. A Quest for Glory Collection for $149 with a BIN of $160. And I wouldn't be too surprised if someone'd buy it... -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Title: Message Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his description "this is an extremely rare game". Anyone who has anything that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that hordes will jump all over it. To change the change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite "First Ultima Trilogy" (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is branded "Origin" instead of "Sierra". That gives it value (to me). One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the "collector's editions" of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with "numbered limited editions" of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package variants for two sets of box sizes). Purely for exploiting their fans (IMHO). Now THAT'S greed. -Original Message-From: MASTER [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pedro QuaresmaSent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:12 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [SWCollect] Some people push it...Sorry for being a tad off topic, but couldn't avoid mentioning this. I think some people do push their greed too far? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3000880366category=11050 Yup that's right. A Quest for Glory Collection for $149 with a BIN of $160. And I wouldn't be too surprised if someone'd buy it...--Pedro R. QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert EinsteinToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Onlinehttp://www.toyota.pt
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
To change the change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite First Ultima Trilogy (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is branded Origin instead of Sierra. That gives it value (to me). The Ultima 2nd Trilogy Deluxe, with cloth maps and Ankh, takes top spot for me. One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the collector's editions of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with numbered limited editions of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package variants for two sets of box sizes). Purely for exploiting their fans (IMHO). Now THAT'S greed. Hmmm, I wouldn't count that as greed _If_ they were selling the cheapest one at $100, now that would be greedy ;) Of course so many box variations are too much, but I think it's fair to sell a normal version for people who just want to have the game, and a collector's edition for those who want to keep that special game in a special place. Speaking of greed and of Age of Mythology, its normal version is being sold here in Portugal for around EUR 60 ($60 USD), which is 1/5th of our minimum wage... -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Title: Message Forgot onemore GREATone: Forgotten Realms Archives Silver Edition (2000 Interplay) Eye of the Beholder I, II, III 6 of the original "gold box" games Hillsfar Dungeon Hack Menzoberanzan Blood and Magic -Original Message-From: Hugh Falk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:26 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Interplay is by far the king of anthologies. A few of the best anthologies I have are relatively new. And by best, I'm not talking rare or containing special goodies. I just mean the sheer volume of work they contain is awesome: The Ultimate Might and Magic Archives (1998 Interplay) The Ultimate Wizardry Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultimate RPG Archives (2000 Interplay) The Ultima Collection (1998 Origin/EA), which was also part of Ultima IX: Ascension (Dragon Edition) A couple of older compilations also rank as my favorites: Interplay's 10 Year Anthology: Classic Collection (CD): Mindshadow Tass Times Bard's Tale Wasteland Dragon Wars Battle Chess Lord of the Rings Castles Star Trek 25th Anniversary Out of this World EA compilation CD: Yeager's Air CombatSpace HulkHong Kong Mahjong ProWing Commander AcademyThe Savage EmpireSeven Cities of GoldPopulous IIUltima VII The Black GateShadow CasterUltima Underworld Also worth mentioning: Scott Adams' Adventure Series Limited Gold Edition I don't have it handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came with a very worthwhile compilation CD. -Original Message-From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 6:08 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Some people push it... Yeah, that is pretty bad. He cites in his description "this is an extremely rare game". Anyone who has anything that is truely desirable typically starts the bidding under $10 knowing that hordes will jump all over it. To change the change of topic slightly, anyone got some nominations for anthologies that really are worth having? I'd toss my personal favorite "First Ultima Trilogy" (for the Apple no less) into the ring (and after hunting for it forever I've seen no less than 5 on ebay after getting one). My reason, aside from being an Ultima/Origin person, is that Ultima II is branded "Origin" instead of "Sierra". That gives it value (to me). One more bit... I can't help but be annoyed at the "collector's editions" of games over the years. Collecting package variants, promo items, author's signatures, etc. of classic goodies made it a fairly personal experience. Now with "numbered limited editions" of too many major titles (Age of Mythology, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Neverwinter Nights, Jedi Knight II off the top of my head) it seems to take the satisfaction out of it. Warcraft III takes the cake (Gift box edition, collectors edition, four different package variants for two sets of box sizes). Purely for exploiting their fans (IMHO). Now THAT'S greed. -Original Message-From: MASTER [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pedro QuaresmaSent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:12 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [SWCollect] Some people push it...Sorry for being a tad off topic, but couldn't avoid mentioning this. I think some people do push their greed too far? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3000880366category=11050 Yup that's right. A Quest for Glory Collection for $149 with a BIN of $160. And I wouldn't be too surprised if someone'd buy it...--Pedro R. QuaresmaSalvador Caetano IMVTDiv. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information DivisionAdministração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development[EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492)"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." - Albert EinsteinToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Onlinehttp://www.toyota.pt
Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...
Hugh Falk stated: I don't have it handy, but I also remember that Computer Gaming World's 200th issue came with a very worthwhile compilation CD. Let's see, I just saw that the other day as I was cleaning up. [Dig, dig, dig.] Ah, you mean this: Acheton Alpha Man Avoid the Noid B-17 Balance of Power Betrayal at Krondor Bunniflip Elite Elite Plus Empire Kampfgruppe Mystery House Net Hack Pirates 2 Reach for the Stars Rogue Super Dune 2 Tac Ops The City X-Com Zelda Classic Geez, have I even looked at this CD yet?!? Not as classic, despite the name on it (or at least not as old), but there's also the PC Gamer July 2000 disc (Disc 5.10): Road Track Presents: The Need for Speed Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness The Secret of Monkey Island Links: The Challenge of Golf X-COM: UFO Defense Wing Commander Alone in the Dark Terminal Velocity Duke Nukem II King's Quest Descent I notice the sleeve says Volume One on it. Is there a Volume Two? -- Lee K. Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
