The Next Forum du Jour...VOTE! (ENDS FRIDAY)

[Captain Wrong]

OK, Import-Mania has had a good (and lengthy) run, but maxlords and I think it's time for some new flavor in da DP hood. Here are ideas others have suggested we think would make for good discussion. What do you think? Like them, hate them? We're lookling for input here, so if you have an idea, speak up now!

The contenders are:

Vintage Computer gaming. We know you're dying to tell us of your PC/Apple ][/Mac/C64/Sinclair etc. gaming glory days!!! Reminisce about Infocom's great days of text-based adventure games (Zork, anyone?)! Talk about the first time you discovered the glory of shooters through Wolfenstein or Doom or Quake! Or how you fell in love with RPGs by playing Lord British's Ultima games!!! (Thanks Lady Jaye ;))

Arcade memories. This is the realm of quarter munchers only. No home ports allowed. Talk about your favorite arcade expirences, the sights, sounds and smells. Sure, we'll talk some games too, but primarly this is nostalgia for those of us who remember the "golden days" and a history lesson for those who missed it.

Retro RPG. Get your old school RPG on in here. Talk about classics from the SNES days and earlier.

Oh yeah, if you pick other, give us a suggestion. If nothing appeals to you, don't hate, create. We're open to suggestions.

[TheSmirk]

Vintage PC gaming has alot of potential for ALOT of discussion IMHO and personally thats one I can contribute alot to the discussion, I sure have some arcade memories, but limited worth discussing, retro RPG, I kinda feel like alot of the potential discussions on this topic have been done already many times

Thats just my 3 cents :)

[Oobgarm]

I personally would enjoy an Arcade forum, but I think that the vintage PC forum would be a bit more active. There seems to be a good number of C64/IIe/XE folks on here.

[ubersaurus]

If we can talk arcade shmups and fighters in that forum I could go with that one :P

[Ed Oscuro]

I would like an arcade forum, but a retro PC gaming forum would be more useful methinks...of course, set up a forum and there'll be discussion in it either way :D

[gamergary]

Arcade memories.

[Dr. Morbis]

I voted for vintage pc gaming. It seems there are few resources for people interested in old pc games (like me). I want to know how I can play Sierra's Gold Rush or the early King's Quest games on a modern PC.

[Mayhem]

Personally I think the Import Forum should actually be kept as a permanent place now, and hence not removed. But that's just my opinion :P

[MarioAllStar2600]

I want an arcade Forum. But I am not to sure about the memories part. I would like to discuss stuff about arcades, but I wasnt alive for the 'golden age'. Ugh, I go for one thing and get another. :o

PS- Im sure you guys were already thinking about this, but I consider myself partially responsible for this. :D

[Kroogah]

Vintage PC gaming.

[Sotenga]

Dang, I guess the shmup forum's been ruled out... eh, the arcade forum's close enough. There, I can sing the praises of my arcade in the market. Samurai Shodown V... yum. :-P

Like MarioAllStar, I also wasn't there in the golden age. I do actually remember a Vendetta machine in the arcade in my local mall, back in the early 90's. Of course, being able to walk, and not much else, I didn't play it. Dang. :(

[Captain Wrong]

We had a shmups forum, once upon a time. We want to keep with something new and different.

(Note to rest of forum, I'm not paying these people to keep requesting shmups. :D)

As for Arcade Memories, I guess it doesn't have to be that strict or anything. I was just thinking of something a bit more specific than arcade games as we can talk arcade games in the main and emulation forums, and we can talk tech stuff in the restoration society. I think narrowing it down will help stimulate the conversation, but it doesn't have to be too narrow.

Does that make sence? I'm crusing on no sleep here.

[ubersaurus]

Well, I'm just saying, most of my noteworthy arcade memories are from the past 2 years or so, which doesn't seem to be the timeframe you're mentioning ;)

[buttasuperb]

Porn pic posting forum.

[Flack]

I voted Arcade but the more I think about it the vintage pc one sounds really interesting. I've got stories, questions, and information about both so either one gets a thumbs up from me.

The RPG one ... I just won't visit, I have nothing to add and no real interest to read. The last RPGs I got into were Wizardry, Bard's Tale, and Wasteland. I can't imagine talking about just those for months on end.

[Quintracker]

I picked other... maybe something like a challenge type theme? As in high scores, time trials, etc. much like twingalaxies, only using an honesty system.

That or I'll second the porn pic forum LOL

[ClubNinja]

Funny - about a week ago, I was thinking that we should replace the imports forum with an arcade forum. My thinking, beyond memories and fondness, was to include arcade game collecting, resortation and projects, and arcade-related other stuff (marquee collecting, building the perfect slug, etc.) It was mentioned earlier that there are already places for these areas of discussion; however, I think a dedicated forum might spark more interest. For example, I love reading about arcade restoration and other projects, but rarely ever check out the restoration society. Sure, that's my fault, but an arcade forum welcoming that talk might spawn some good stuff.

Failing that, the classic PC gaming forum would be wonderful. After all, I was strictly a PC gamer up until the Genesis or so, so it's a big part of my "gaming foundations." The only problem is that technically, all this PC gaming stuff could be discussed in existing forums as well. That leads to the same issue considered about arcade topics. Really, I think anything could be discussed in existing forums, it just takes a specialized forum to bring out more interest.

Arcade, then PC. That's my vote.

[Kroogah]

Porn pic posting forum.

Da pub.

[Achika]

I voted classic PC, since I want to discuss all the old Sierra classics (ok, I know it's a little past what you mentioned above) but then again, I think it should be open to all PC-past and present.

Remember folks, Forum Du'Jour (sp) is rotating, so if we don't have arcade/pc this round, we can have it next.

What if we set up on the calander when the it will switch next? Instead of having it till it "burns out" we have a set time period on it?

[tynstar]

Where's the RPG love?

[RetroYoungen]

I say arcade memories. While I, like Sotenga and MarioAllStar, wasn't there during the heyday of arcades, I'd love to talk about those days and today in arcades. Then I could start another thread about playing Time Killers! :D

[buttasuperb]

I voted classic PC, since I want to discuss all the old Sierra classics

Ah, the good ol Sierra games.

Is there a way to play those on current PCs? Games like Space Quest.

[esquire]

Personally I think the Import Forum should actually be kept as a permanent place now, and hence not removed. But that's just my opinion :P

I agree. Although I voted for Vintage PC Gaming, why not keep the Import forum as well?

[buttasuperb]

Personally I think the Import Forum should actually be kept as a permanent place now, and hence not removed. But that's just my opinion :P

I agree. Although I voted for Vintage PC Gaming, why not keep the Import forum as well?

That's the same way I felt about the 2D fighter and shooter forum, but it was axed.

[YoshiM]

I voted classic PC, since I want to discuss all the old Sierra classics

Ah, the good ol Sierra games.

Is there a way to play those on current PCs? Games like Space Quest.

Possible. In XP you can use VDMS for sound emulation and most slow down programs (like MoSlo and another I can't think of at the moment) to play classic games. The results vary.

If you wanna spend the dough you can use the Connectix PC emulation software and load DOS onto it. Sound is SB 16 emulated and works pretty well. As for speed it IS slower than your processor (Pirates Gold ran at a crawl on my old 600 MHz Athlon) but if you have 1 GHz or higher with plenty of RAM you should be fine. I think the software runs $200 (though cheaper if you look I'm sure) but you can then set up ANY environment that runs on PC hardware.

For free there's Dosbox but I've never tried it.

[IntvGene]

I voted classic PC, since I want to discuss all the old Sierra classics (ok, I know it's a little past what you mentioned above) but then again, I think it should be open to all PC-past and present.

This may be coming at it the wrong way, but why limit ourselves just to PC gaming? Why not include computer gaming, C64, ST, Amiga... Many of those Sierra classics were released on other computing platforms, as were other great games. To me, it seems having an only-NES forum or something. Maybe it's too broad though.. :|

There has always been a slight division on the board over the computers and the consoles.. it might be interesting to foster a place where discussion of the old computers, regardless of the OS. As a PC, Atari and Commodore computing fan, I know I'd like it. I don't know who else would support it though.

[Achika]

I voted classic PC, since I want to discuss all the old Sierra classics (ok, I know it's a little past what you mentioned above) but then again, I think it should be open to all PC-past and present.

This may be coming at it the wrong way, but why limit ourselves just to PC gaming? Why not include computer gaming, C64, ST, Amiga... Many of those Sierra classics were released on other computing platforms, as were other great games. To me, it seems having an only-NES forum or something. Maybe it's too broad though.. :|

There has always been a slight division on the board over the computers and the consoles.. it might be interesting to foster a place where discussion of the old computers, regardless of the OS. As a PC, Atari and Commodore computing fan, I know I'd like it. I don't know who else would support it though.

"I want to discuss Sierra Classics" that's just what I would like to discuss, like me personally, as in discussing sierra games would explain why I voted for the PC forum. PC would, I'm sure, include C64, ST, Amiga, Tandy, IBM, even newer stuff that runs on P4 machines. I'm just saying, don't limit it to "pay the programmer and get the baggie of software" that CW had suggested in his original post. Meaning older, middle, and newer software for computers is all included.

[IntvGene]

Me too... Just trying to clarify the loose "Personal Computing" definition in the unlikely event that we should win out against these arcade fans. :o

[hu6800]

You should make a special forum for the members that have been playing and collecting for over 10 years or so.
That way you dont have to talk to the newer "bandwagon" collectors
that were not around when these systems actually came out.

[gamegirl79]

You should make a special forum for the members that have been playing and collecting for over 10 years or so.
That way you dont have to talk to the newer "bandwagon" collectors
that were not around when these systems actually came out.

I'm not sure that I've come across many of these "bandwagon" collectors that you speak of. Everyone I've talked to on DP has been very mature and has been playing/collecting for quite a while.

IMO, just because someone wasn't around when a certain system came out doesn't mean that they should be denied access to a certain forum about collecting for it. If they are mature about it and don't flame or use those silly 1337 h@x0r terms I'm totally cool with it.

But like I said stuff like that isn't too common around here.

[Captain Wrong]

Me too... Just trying to clarify the loose "Personal Computing" definition in the unlikely event that we should win out against these arcade fans. :o

PC=Personal Computer not just IBM compatable. I meant that to include anything computer. Sorry for still using the old school definition. I still call CDs records too.

[Lady Jaye]

I voted classic PC gaming. We have plenty of discussion regarding console gaming, including more RPG threads than I can count (I love me RPGs, but a change of topic is nice once in a while) and classic pc gaming tends to be a less explored as a general topic.

Come on people! We know you're dying to tell us of your PC/Apple ][/Mac/C64/Sinclair etc. gaming glory days!!! Reminisce about Infocom's great days of text-based adventure games (Zork, anyone?)! Talk about the first time you discovered the glory of shooters through Wolfenstein or Doom or Quake! Or how you fell in love with RPGs by playing Lord British's Ultima games!!! You see, I could on and on and on...

Bring in da computer gaming!!!

[Captain Wrong]

Lady Jaye, I'm stealing your lines, because I think you explained the PC thing better than I did! LOL

[kainemaxwell]

PC gaming wins we can have a topic for those who used to program games on their C64s from Compute books and the like as well.

[autobotracing]

HOw about video game music ?

[davidbrit2]

OOH, OOH, how about arcades? Not arcade machines, and not arcade memories, but arcades as they exist today. It might be interesting to see how they hold up in different areas.

[Balloon Fight]

Arcade forum. I am also a youngin' and wasn't around in the glory days, but I do play them frequently. :) Plus, I think it would be cool to share tips and easter eggs for games.

[Ze_ro]

Ah, the good ol Sierra games.

Is there a way to play those on current PCs? Games like Space Quest.

Your best bet is probably Dosbox (http://dosbox.sf.net)... although you might also want to check out FreeSCI (http://freesci.linuxgames.com) and Sarien (http://sarien.sf.net). All three of these programs are open source as well, so they'll even work on non-Windows computers.

I'm pulling for the arcade forum myself... although I've been a big C64 fan, so computer stuff is cool too. What happens in the event of a tie? Do both forums get made or something?

--Zero

[anagrama]

C'mon people... Vintage Computer Gaming, you know it makes sense...

vote...vote...

[petewhitley]

Looks like vintage computing has the support of the people. I'd like to see sometime in the future a console/PC online-gaming "forum du jour." From the looks of the near-dead XBox Live forum, there may not be enough of us online to support it at the present time. Maybe during the next generation of consoles...

[§ Gideon §]

Heh. I thought for a while about what I would vote for, and the poll ended up being expired. Oops.

Oh, well. It makes no difference.

[Captain Wrong]

Heh. I thought for a while about what I would vote for, and the poll ended up being expired. Oops.

Whaaa? It shouldn't end until Friday. LEt me check it out.

[MarioAllStar2600]

You should make a special forum for the members that have been playing and collecting for over 10 years or so.
That way you dont have to talk to the newer "bandwagon" collectors
that were not around when these systems actually came out.

Post I shouldnt have made. Bad idea by me, but Hu I really wish you wouldn't put down all Classic Gamers under the age of 16.

[§ Gideon §]

Whaaa? It shouldn't end until Friday. LEt me check it out.
Thanks! All better now.

[Queen Of The Felines]

I vote for vintage PC gaming too. I just started collecting Apple II games, so the timing's perfect.

Btw, no more flames please. I can't lock this until Friday and I'd rather it'd not blow up before then.

Kristine

[gleavepaul]

id say keep the import as i like it

[kainemaxwell]

id say keep the import as i like it

We could always leave the Import forum open though when we rotate and make it a regular one.

[hydr0x]

id say keep the import as i like it

We could always leave the Import forum open though when we rotate and make it a regular one.

i think that idea is good as imports are not something you are finished talking about after a while, there are always new ones and lots and lots of secrets to discover, questions to answer and mysteries to solve

[AB Positive]

might I suggest expanding the arcade section to allow technical questions on arcades too?

-AG

[Atari7800]

Maybe this is the wrong place to post, but I think we should bring back the Battlezone.

[Flack]

I think the classic PC gaming would be a perfect temporary forum, and I think "Arcade Games" would be a perfect permanent one. It just seems to me that it would be a great resource for collectors and gamers alike, to talk about games, collecting, restoration, arcades, etc. This board has several collectors with a wealth of information and it seems like this would be an awesome place to pool that info.

[MarioAllStar2600]

I think the classic PC gaming would be a perfect temporary forum, and I think "Arcade Games" would be a perfect permanent one. It just seems to me that it would be a great resource for collectors and gamers alike, to talk about games, collecting, restoration, arcades, etc. This board has several collectors with a wealth of information and it seems like this would be an awesome place to pool that info.
My thoughts exactly. Flack, we are brothers. :P
I just feel as though arcades are such a big investment they deserve there own forum. Well I guess PC gaming wins. *sighs and walks away*

[Captain Wrong]

Keep in mind this is a rotating forum. Arcades generated enough interest, I think it's safe to do it next time around.

[siamese]

keep import forum.

no need to argue

[Captain Wrong]

keep import forum.

no need to argue

We're on it. ;)