Re: [SWCollect] Some people push it...

[C.E. Forman]

The Anthlogy had a CD in jewel case with same-size multi-language install manual, a larger booklet with reprints of the actual QFG docs, and a registration card.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Pedro Quaresma To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 7:42 AM 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. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informa��o / Systems and Information Division Administra��o 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 M&M 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 Informa��o / Systems and Information Division Administra��o 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?ViewItem&item=3000880366&category=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 Informa��o / Systems and Information Division Administra��o 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 ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt   ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt