-Original Message-
From: Vincent Joguin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 8:19 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
At 11:13 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
The image is out on the net, but I forget where.
One of the Dragons has also converted
Marco Thorek wrote:
It's time for the IGST (intergalactic standard time), isn't it? ;-)
Sounds like what Swatch attempted with their Internet Time thing about
five years ago.
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World's largest electronic gaming project:http://www.MobyGames.com/
A delicious
Stephane Racle wrote:
On the other hand, one of the reasons I look for new items is so that I
can share them with other collectors and enthusiasts, for example by
making a scan, a disk image, or simply by giving out some details that
weren't previously known.
This is part of the rationale
Same with me and vintage-sierra.com :)
-Original Message-
From: Jim Leonard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:43 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
Stephane Racle wrote:
On the other hand, one of the reasons I look for new items
Great, I've sent $12 via paypal to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Freddie
-Original Message-
From: Josh Lulewicz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:39 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
Same with me and vintage-sierra.com
In a message dated 03/16/2004 11:57:49 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Great, I've sent $12 via paypal to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hey, you can sent $12 to me too if you like Freddie :)
Visit my web page for many games for sale/trade and screen shots of Ultima Escape from Mt.
In a message dated 03/16/2004 1:07:44 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
WTF? Well sorry about that,
Heh, it's funny, most the time when I reply to post here it goes to group but sometimes goes to individual, must be the way some people have things setup. I blew it twice
Freddie Bingham wrote:
Great, I've sent $12 via paypal to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hey, where's the $5 donation to mobygames.com?
(shameless plug)
http://www.mobygames.com/info/fob
(/shameless plug)
;)
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Edward Franks wrote:
I have yet to personally see anyone come through with the amount of
money they initially mention in email. People seem to use the big
bucks amount to see if you are interested in selling the item. If you
do show an interest they inevitably have cash flow problems.
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:43 AM, Josh Lulewicz wrote:
Edward what are earth are you thinking!?!?!?!?
That I'd like to keep my house. Seriously, the seasonal job I have
covers most of my bills, but not all. If Drash goes for what I think
it will go then I've made a house payment. That buys
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:54 AM, Stephane Racle wrote:
Indeed... why selling? Are you truly selling off your entire Ultima
collection?
No, I've kept the stuff that truly means something to me. I've still
got some of the fun Ultima stuff (CPC/Progame Japanese version of
Ultima, CPC Akalabet with
At 04:47 15/03/2004 -0600, you wrote:
The three year journey of finding Drash was as important to me as
actually holding it in my hands. That's something I'll never lose.
Now it is time to allow someone else to have their journey with Drash.
Eh! I haven't been here for a long time, but I
That I'd like to keep my house. Seriously, the seasonal job I have
covers most of my bills, but not all. If Drash goes for what I think
it will go then I've made a house payment. That buys me just that much
more time to find a full time job. I didn't do this lightly, but in
the end I know
In a message dated 03/15/2004 5:03:53 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Really, I'd feel bad if a complete Drash game quit the circle of this group
before being properly preserved...
I have made copies of the tape so it will not be lost. Though I don't have a box,
At 06:54 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Really,
I'd feel bad if a complete Drash game quit the circle of this group
before being properly preserved...
I have made copies of the tape so it will not be lost. Though I don't
have a box, yet...
To what medium did you copy it? WAV
In a message dated 03/15/2004 6:10:11 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
To what medium did you copy it? WAV file or another tape?
Another tape.
Visit my web page for many games for sale/trade and screen shots of Ultima Escape from Mt. Drash, Tom's Ultima, Infocom and RPG page
At 07:12 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
In a message dated
03/15/2004 6:10:11 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
To what medium did you copy it? WAV
file or another tape?
Another tape.
Mmm. Not the best (although that's already a very good thing). Since
you're not going to sell
that too. 8 bits, less room for nuances - less
possible errors. At least the theory is sound. ;)
Cheers,
Peo
From: Vincent Joguin
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 13:22
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we
go.
At 07:12 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote
Oh, and I forgot: dont use any form
of equalization or Dolby noise reduction! That will certainly cause problems.
From: Per-Olof
Karlsson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 15:42
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Here we
go.
Sampling should
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 2:52 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:54 AM, Stephane Racle wrote:
Indeed... why selling? Are you truly selling off your
entire Ultima
collection?
No, I've kept
At 15:42 15/03/2004 +0100, you wrote:
Sampling
should be fine, especially with a Vic tape which probably doesnt have
any turbo-loader thingie built-in (those tapes can be pretty
tricky).
Just make sure you sample in MONO! On some tapes you get better results
by doing an 8-bit sample by the
: Vincent Joguin
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 16:22
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Here we
go.
At 15:42 15/03/2004 +0100, you wrote:
Sampling should be fine, especially with a
Vic tape which probably doesnt have any turbo-loader thingie built-in
(those
At 16:29 15/03/2004 +0100, you wrote:
The
C64 tapes Ive sampled myself worked when done in mono but would give me
loading errors if I tried stereo, so I would not recommend using stereo
for anything. Cant say Im for or against 8-bit or 16-bit, I guess the
best thing to do is some trial and
]
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
Going down the fm-towns road, did you ever acquire the Fm Towns Wing
Commander. I ask because I noticed you chronicle the wing commander series
on your website. (see attached picture)
Freddie
Vintage Gaming - http://www.vintagegaming.org
. :-)
- Peo
_
From: Vincent Joguin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 16:22
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
At 15:42 15/03/2004 +0100, you wrote:
Sampling should be fine, especially with a Vic tape which probably doesnt
At 11:13 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
The image is out on the net, but I forget where.
One of the Dragons has also converted it as well, into an IBM
program. I'll look them up for you, if you wish.
Thanks! I've got the PC convertion, but I'm looking for the image.
Vincent.
OK, I'll bite (finally). What is FM-TOWNS?
Stuart
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 11:11 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
The Origin Museum has all of the Wing Commander for FM-TOWMS
The image is out on the net, but I
forget where.
One of the Dragons has also converted
it as well, into an IBM program. I'll look them up for you, if you wish.
Joe
If you can find the Vic 20 image Id
be really happy!
- Peo
In a message dated 03/15/2004 10:21:39 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
OK, I'll bite (finally). What is FM-TOWNS?
Japanese computer/gaming machine.
Visit my web page for many games for sale/trade and screen shots of Ultima Escape from Mt. Drash, Tom's Ultima, Infocom and
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [SWCollect]
Here we go.In a message dated 03/15/2004 10:21:39 AM Central
Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
OK, I'll bite (finally). What is
FM-TOWNS?Japanese computer/gaming machine.Visit
my web page for many games for sale/trade and screen
At 11:21 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
OK, I'll bite (finally). What is FM-TOWNS?
The FM-TOWNS is a Japanese computer that was release in the early 90s. I
think it featured a 386 processor and a CD-ROM drive, with some impressive
graphics and sounds capabilities for the time. Many western games
In a message dated 03/15/2004 10:32:58 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Come on...I figured that much out. I was hoping for some more info, and some guy saying how the games are so much better on that platform or something like that.
Well I know Towns version of UVI has
Fm Towns -- http://assembler.roarvgm.com/FM_towns_computers/fm_towns_computers.html
Vintage Gaming - http://www.vintagegaming.org
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 4:37
PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [SWCollect]
Here we go
At 11:36 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Come
on...I figured that much out. I was hoping for some more info, and some
guy saying how the games are so much better on that platform or something
like that.
Well I know Towns version of UVI has voices for one. Don't have the
computer so have never
Now are any of these games actually better on the FM Towns? Any of the 3
that you mentioned?
Stuart
-Original Message-
From: Vincent Joguin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 11:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
At 11:21 15/03
In a message dated 03/15/2004 10:47:31 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.jcec.co.uk/fmtown_emu.html
Hey thanks Vincent :)
Visit my web page for many games for sale/trade and screen shots of Ultima Escape from Mt. Drash, Tom's Ultima, Infocom and RPG page
Can someone repost the auction link? Either ebay search is braindead,
or I am...
Josh Lulewicz wrote:
Edward what are earth are you thinking!?!?!?!?
Let the circus beginI think you all know what I am referring to.
-josh
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At 11:56 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Now are any of these games actually better on the FM Towns? Any of the 3
that you mentioned?
Zak is clearly a LOT better (it's a VGA version, 256-color version being
more accurate for the FM-TOWNS). Loom is also a 256-color version, from
what I've heard,
I have the Vic-20 Drash emulator image file, I can send it to the list if you
want, its quite small. Works on emulators too (like Pfau-Zeh). I didn't think
it seemed like such a bad game, for a Vic20 game...
Per-Olof Karlsson wrote:
The image is out on the net, but I forget where.
One of the
Isn't there a 256 VGA PC version of Zak?
Stuart
-Original Message-
From: Vincent Joguin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 12:04 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: RE: [SWCollect] Here we go.
At 11:56 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Now are any of these games
At 12:05 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Isn't there a 256 VGA PC version of Zak?
Not that I know of... Now, of course, ScummVM can run the FM-TOWNS version,
so there is sort of a PC version...
Vincent.
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This message was sent
At 11:03 15/03/2004 -0600, you wrote:
Can someone repost the auction link? Either ebay search is braindead, or
I am...
You are ;-) Search for Drash.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3084975541category=62053
Vincent.
Go for it, Howard! :)
Thanks a lot,
Peo
-Original Message-
From: Howard Feldman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 18:04
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
I have the Vic-20 Drash emulator image file, I can send it to the list if
you want, its
for it, Howard! :)
Thanks a lot,
Peo
-Original Message-
From: Howard Feldman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: den 15 mars 2004 18:04
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
I have the Vic-20 Drash emulator image file, I can send it to the list if
you want, its quite
I have the Vic-20 Drash emulator image file, I can send it to the list if
you
want, its quite small. Works on emulators too (like Pfau-Zeh). I didn't
think
it seemed like such a bad game, for a Vic20 game...
I actually liked it somewhat too, though I've played the PC-conversion
but there
I'd just like to (as always) voice my concern about how widely these images
would get distributed. Not that I'm against preserving it, I'm just worried
about it falling into the wrong hands and we get inundated with fakes being
sold as originals.
Before actually sending the game to the high
Also let me just say (and I'm sure TomMage agrees), VERY wise choice not to
take PayPal on this auction, Edward. B-)
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Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:43 AM, Josh Lulewicz wrote:
Edward what are earth are you thinking!?!?!?!?
That I'd like to keep my house. Seriously, the seasonal job I
] Here we go.
I'd just like to (as always) voice my concern about how widely these
images
would get distributed. Not that I'm against preserving it, I'm just
worried
about it falling into the wrong hands and we get inundated with fakes
being
sold as originals.
Before actually sending the game
Although...
I think with bidpay you can only do a maximum of $700, correct?
-Original Message-
From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:04 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
Also let me just say (and I'm sure TomMage
Vincent Joguin wrote:
At 11:56 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
for Wing Commander, I don't know, but would suspect some enhancements.
Speaking of Wing Commander enhancements, I was jaw-droppingly surprised
at the Sega CD version of Wing Comander: Not only does it play okay
(the Sega CD had some
Also let me just say (and I'm sure TomMage agrees), VERY wise choice not
to
take PayPal on this auction, Edward. B-)
Indeed.
What's the current PayPal procentual fee for a seller or does it vary?
Is it straight or linear? (meaning; the higher bid, same procent
or the higher procent)
And the
Jim,
Did you play the game on an actual Sega CD, or on an emulator?
Is there a way I can get a CD image to try it for myself?
Stuart
-Original Message-
From: Jim Leonard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 2:24 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here
this image of your is a good idea and
I encourage to think twice and not do it.
-josh
-Original Message-
From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 12:58 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
I'd just like to (as always) voice my
I guess we'll have to see if CNET (I think that's who it was) was right
when they stated that a complete Drash could sell for up to $2000!
Edward Franks wrote:
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:43 AM, Josh Lulewicz wrote:
Edward what are earth are you thinking!?!?!?!?
That I'd like to keep my
Feldhamer, Stuart wrote:
Jim,
Did you play the game on an actual Sega CD, or on an emulator?
I played on an actual Sega CD, my present to myself last holiday season.
I have original Sega CD (with 32X) and about 35 original SegaCD games,
WC being one of them.
Is there a way I can get a CD
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:13 PM, Feldhamer, Stuart wrote:
Don't take this the wrong way, but I have an image in my head of the
vultures circling the Franks house, eagerly awaiting the Drash and
whatever
else might be in there. And then they all swoop down at exactly the
same
time and SNIPE!
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:03 PM, C.E. Forman wrote:
Also let me just say (and I'm sure TomMage agrees), VERY wise choice
not to
take PayPal on this auction, Edward. B-)
If I did have a brain cramp and go the PayPal route I wouldn't ship
internationally. I bet you would really hear the howls for
On Mar 15, 2004, at 1:18 PM, Jukka Eronen wrote:
[Snip]
What's the current PayPal procentual fee for a seller or does it vary?
Is it straight or linear? (meaning; the higher bid, same procent
or the higher procent)
I believe it is a percentage amount of the total (standard credit card
processing
On Mar 15, 2004, at 5:02 AM, Vincent Joguin wrote:
[Snip]
Before actually sending the game to the high bidder, do you think you
could completely preserve it?
I could, but I won't. At this point because of the high price I think
this game will command I'm not going to touch it more than
On Mar 15, 2004, at 2:02 PM, Stephane Racle wrote:
I guess we'll have to see if CNET (I think that's who it was) was
right when they stated that a complete Drash could sell for up to
$2000!
That was Hugh Falk. I could have strangled him for that statement as
he made it before I had my Drash.
Edward Franks wrote:
I recently had one person very politely lecture me about listing
stuff at inconvenient (for European bidders) times. I apologized, but
explained that most of my buyers are from the US so I set my auctions
accordingly. After the US I seem to sell equally to Europe and
Edward Franks schrieb:
I recently had one person very politely lecture me about listing stuff
at inconvenient (for European bidders) times. I apologized, but
explained that most of my buyers are from the US so I set my auctions
accordingly. After the US I seem to sell equally to
: [SWCollect] Here we go.
I'd just like to (as always) voice my concern about how widely these
images
would get distributed. Not that I'm against preserving it, I'm just
worried
about it falling into the wrong hands and we get inundated with fakes
being
sold as originals.
Before actually sending
In a message dated 03/15/2004 8:25:09 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You can't make a fake anything from the 4K
computer file
It's not just making "fakes" either, part of it is the mystique of Drash. Was more so before those last few cassettes showed up and Josh got his
In a message dated 03/15/2004 10:27:02 PM Central Standard Time, AvatarTom writes:
Oh crap, this was supposed to be a personal mail, oh well...
You can't make a fake anything from the 4K
computer file
It's not just making "fakes" either, part of it is the mystique of Drash. Was more
I'll just say I was offered a LOT more than 2K for mine
without the box.
I too have been offered A LOT more than 2K
for mine.
-josh
Oh well, it happens. I will comment on it even though it's not for
me... :-) From reading your message and others earlier today, I had to
comment...
I just think wanting to "keep it a mystery" is a fine line. And I don't
just mean for Drash. Certainly a good part of the fun is finding new
Maybe Edward has a hot tip for another Drash, he's not just telling us
and seeing what he can get for this one. :-)
Josh Lulewicz wrote:
I'll
just say I was offered a LOT more than 2K for mine
without the box.
I too have
been offered A LOT more than 2K
for
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Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Here we go.
At 11:03 15/03/2004 -0600, you wrote:
Can someone repost the auction link? Either ebay search is braindead, or
I am...
You are ;-) Search for Drash.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3084975541category=62053
Vincent
I too have been offered A LOT more than 2K for mine
.
Not that I doubt it, but let me just comment that what people offer, and
what they will actual pay are not always the same thing... This is my
personal experience anyways. One time I offered someone something like
$150 for a game I wanted
In a message dated 03/15/2004 11:13:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I don't know if anybody noticed, but there is now another Drash on eBay.
Sorry Edward...
Eh heh, I might buy that one, I think it is in my price range ;)
Visit my web page for many games for sale/trade
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At 11:13 15/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
The image is out on the net, but I forget where.
One of the Dragons has also converted it as well, into an IBM
program. I'll look them up for you, if you wish.
Thanks! I've got the PC convertion, but I'm
In a message dated 03/15/2004 11:25:57 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've got Drash as a WAV file (about 2MB). Damn, there's about 100 e-mails
today and I haven't read half of them so I don't know if anybody cares at
this point.
Just don't post it as a bulk upload please,
Indeed... why selling? Are you truly selling off your entire Ultima
collection?
Josh Lulewicz wrote:
Edward what are earth are
you thinking!?!?!?!?
Let the circus beginI
think you all know what
I am referring to.
-josh
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