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treismac
01-01-2012, 04:14 AM
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As the winner (i.e. only contestant) of last month's Pitfall! competition, I am selecting SeaQuest by Activision for this month's Atari 2600 Competition. Difficulty B (Novice) is the setting and the original hardware or a console or PC CD-Rom anthology version is also acceptable. Out of respect for those playing on the original Atari, no pause is allowed if you use an emulated version.
Good luck!
I just might play this. Looks like high score contests are less popular over here than on AA.
Collector_Gaming
01-02-2012, 09:36 AM
and i don't understand why that is either.
I know people want some fun to be had on forums.. Photographer forums like one i am on they do photography competitions where they give you a idea of what to shoot.
So why not friendly video game comps here on the video game forum?
Lady Jaye
01-02-2012, 09:59 AM
I'd like to participate, since I have the Activision Hits compilation on the PSP. I guess that we must take a pic of the high score?
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/thomasholzer/seaquest.jpg
treismac
01-02-2012, 11:42 AM
I'd like to participate, since I have the Activision Hits compilation on the PSP. I guess that we must take a pic of the high score?
You are correct.
treismac
01-02-2012, 11:44 AM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403162_10151122918735294_516975293_22614157_761483 307_n.jpg
128890
I wanted to put something up before Digital Press when down for maintenance, so here you go.
Over on AA pics arent required, it was the honor system. If we need pics I cant play.
Besides, that latest score is pretty high.
Collector_Gaming
01-02-2012, 10:46 PM
Over on AA pics arent required, it was the honor system. If we need pics I cant play.
Besides, that latest score is pretty high.
i made the rule of pics so some random dude didn't pop up and go "yo dude i just got a score of 1 bazillion therefore i win"
and they have to take a picture of the tv screen instead of say a screen shot kinda thing. it makes it a lil harder to photoshop.
Therefore everyones on a level playing field.
Sunnyvale
01-02-2012, 10:49 PM
i made the rule of pics so some random dude didn't pop up and go "yo dude i just got a score of 1 bazillion therefore i win"
and they have to take a picture of the tv screen instead of say a screen shot kinda thing. it makes it a lil harder to photoshop.
Therefore everyones on a level playing field.
Personally, I think it's perfect. Too much nitpicking over this has happened already. Thanks for this 'port' :)
Besides, that latest score is pretty high.
That's cause Seaquest is treismac's favorite 2600 game.
Lady Jaye
01-02-2012, 11:05 PM
I came close to the current high score, but not quite enough to beat it...
Lady Jaye
01-03-2012, 12:18 AM
After many attempts, here we go. Here's the new high score to beat: 138,030. :D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404299_10150563507480450_551890449_11361200_140051 7208_n.jpg
treismac
01-03-2012, 01:33 PM
That's cause Seaquest is treismac's favorite 2600 game.
:wink 2:
One of my favorites at the very least, Sunnyvale42... Hey? What happened to the 420 at the end of your name, Sunnyvale? Anyway... Yeah, I love SeaQuest dearly, and I look forward to pushing myself to new heights to beat Lady Jaye's 138,030. :D Great score, by the way, Lady Jaye. That game gets insanely tough after 100,000, doesn't it?
Lady Jaye
01-03-2012, 02:22 PM
Yeah, it does. However, you can also score a lot of points really quickly if you manage to rescue a full set of divers. One thing's for sure: those subs can be a pain when they move in a group!
Just cleared 100.000 tonight, so I'm gonna chase you guys (it is an excellent game I'd have to agree)
Sunnyvale
01-03-2012, 03:18 PM
One of my favorites at the very least, Sunnyvale42... Hey? What happened to the 420 at the end of your name, Sunnyvale?
It got burnt up ;)
treismac
01-03-2012, 04:18 PM
Lady Jaye, I see your 138,030 and raise you 142,480.
4198
[Click for a larger view of the pic. I can't upload pics from my Facebook any longer because they are too big.]
treismac
01-03-2012, 04:34 PM
Just cleared 100.000 tonight, so I'm gonna chase you guys (it is an excellent game I'd have to agree)
Glad you're enjoying it, Tom! Sunnyvale is right about it being (one of) my favorite(s). Good luck!
Lady Jaye
01-03-2012, 06:08 PM
And I raise you to 157,120 points...
4200
treismac
01-03-2012, 10:51 PM
And I raise you to 157,120 points...
4200
Looks like I have my work cut out for me. :)
treismac
01-04-2012, 12:29 AM
I'm going to have to pace myself so that my nerves don't fry playing this game. @_@
172,250
4201
Still going up and a bit over 100.000, wonder if I get any higher....
Sunnyvale
01-06-2012, 02:29 AM
So I'm embarassed to say I didn't own SeaQuest since 80-something. But treismac sent me a copy for free, cause he's a pimp like that :pimp:
Well, I'm not in the big leagues yet, but after 45 minutes, here's what I got:
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/ConneticutLeatherCompany/score.jpg
I might need to start smoking meth for those last few levels O_o
treismac
01-06-2012, 04:23 AM
I might need to start smoking meth for those last few levels O_o
It is the only way that I've found to hang past 120k. ;)
Still going bit over 100.000, I guess that's my highest....
Sunnyvale
01-07-2012, 02:56 AM
Well, meth free...
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/ConneticutLeatherCompany/gkids007-3.jpg
189,870. :rocker:
And yes, treismac, my nerves are fried!
treismac
01-07-2012, 04:18 AM
189,870??? @_@ This will be gnawing away at the back of my mind as I try to sleep in a minute. I imagine your nerves are a bit crispy at the moment with that score, Sunnyvale.
treismac
01-07-2012, 06:47 PM
4222
175,950
Damn... I've still got a good ways to go.
InsaneDavid
01-07-2012, 09:33 PM
I topped at 115,000 more or less but I only played three games. I'll have to try again later next week. I'm telling you, Atari 2600 + Sega Genesis controller extension cables = kick back Atari.
Huzal
01-08-2012, 09:36 PM
I just purchased the game today so I will try it out later.
treismac
01-08-2012, 11:57 PM
I just purchased the game today so I will try it out later.
Have fun and good luck!
Huzal
01-09-2012, 02:04 AM
I can't seem to pass 160,000...
And my arm hurts:beaten:
Huzal
01-09-2012, 09:18 PM
New score
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2803/imag00562.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/imag00562.jpg/)
211250!
treismac
01-09-2012, 09:31 PM
New score
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2803/imag00562.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/imag00562.jpg/)
211250!
^^;
Damn... good show, Huzal!
Sunnyvale
01-10-2012, 04:46 AM
New score
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2803/imag00562.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/imag00562.jpg/)
211250!
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/ConneticutLeatherCompany/imagesCA792CG4.jpg
I can't relax?!?
treismac
01-13-2012, 12:41 AM
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/ConneticutLeatherCompany/imagesCA792CG4.jpg
I can't relax?!?
I'm on vacation at the moment, but when I return all relaxation will be sacrificed on the altar of SeaQuest.