Return of the Fox's Den of Doom - 2007 Update

[GrayFox]

Hey, look, I'm not dead, I'm just busy as shit!

Anyways, I thought I'd stop by DP, drop off a little Fox love and check up on the place. A fresh new den of doom picture as well, sorta sexy.

NEW
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/grayfox1212/wowzie.jpg

VS.

OLD
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/grayfox1212/awesomeed.jpg

And yeah, I know I need a HDTV.

[MegaDrive20XX]

:hail: *speechless*

Sure I've seen so many...but this one is quite classy and extremely well organizated.

[Kitsune Sniper]

*steals all the Tails plush dolls* X_x

[dedtech]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.

[alec006]

:eek 2: Sonic........Tails..........Knuckles.............S onic 360 Faceplate,Sonic 2 Poster,Sonic Saturn.... dude your room kicks ass,nice job greyfox,right in time for Sonics 15th Birthday Comming up soon. 8-)

[Policenaut]

It feels nice to see some of the plushies you traded with me. In fact, I have one you need that it's not displayed. Hint?...Well...I see lots of Sonic, Tails, but no Dr. Robotnik ;)

[Sothy]

nice

[Jibbajaba]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.

Um, are you lost?

You won't last long around here.

And Fox, those Sonic banners are the coolest shit I have seen in a while.

Chris

[Kitsune Sniper]

I think that, just from these pictures, I realize now why I'll never have a room of doom. Too much upkeep - keeping everything clean must be hell.

Doesn't mean I ain't jealous, though. @_@

[Griking]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.

LOL, Honest to God I was thinking almost the exact same thing. It's an impressive room to us but then again, we're not normal.

[Steempy]

Awesome pics and some incredible gear.. but what's with all the copies of Sonic CD? :)

[dedtech]

Thank Griking! I’m glad at least someone here gets what I am saying, without taking it as a personal insult or, anything else.

Jibbajaba—No I’m not “lost” at all. Also, if I “won't last long around here” because, I don’t toe the party line and, succumb to praising everyone who has a large game selection, then so be it. Also, if I “won't last long around here” because I gave an honest opinion then fine, so be it. I came for the comradery and, the love of old school games.
Let me give you a bit of a perspective on my answer though. I used to play Warhammer 40K/Epic 40k(Net-Epic – just like the original and requires more miniatures) up until the time my brother moved to Austin for school. During that time his army grew to be the size of mine and, I had been playing since the 80’s. Three 8ft shelves and, 6 shotgun cases full of miniatures. That’s not even taking into account all the buildings I crafted with loving care to create cities or, the jungle, or the hills, or the swamp lands…. I think you can see where this is going. Over a long period of time I learned that women don’t like that sort of retarded-development/man-boy attitude. Simple solution, we locked up the war games and, never let a female face gaze upon them.

The problem with massive collections like his are three fold.
1-Makes you look like you will never “grow up”. (Translate as—you will never be financially responsible enough for her.)
2-She will look at your collection and, realize that she will always be #2 in your life.
3-Makes it appear like you have OCD.

Don’t believe me?? Print out these photos’s and, take them to the streets. Find women and ask them “would you date a guy that has a room like this?” After they stop laughing 80-95% will flat out say no. Hey, I’m just trying to save someone from heartache and, problems down the line. The trick is that if you can hide your bad habits/quirks/ idiosyncrasy from this other person long enough for them to get to know who you really are, then you’re in good shape and, the relationship could work out. Spring this revelation too early and, you doom the relationship to failure.

Let me frame this one more way for you. My sister has a friend who has been diagnosed with MS. She doesn’t show any signs yet though. If she were to straight out tell men that she meets that she has MS, she would have zero dates.
One of my Ex’s late in the relationship revealed to me that when she was in high school she was an IV drug user. (Why is it the rich kids who want to stick needles in their arms?) We both knew she was clean from STDs and, no more drugs. However, as sweet a person as she was, if she had told me about her past mistakes before that point, I would have moved on without thinking twice about it. Sure it would have been my mistake of prejudgment but, that’s irrelevant. The damage would have been done. How did she know this? Experience taught her that lesson.

So, am I “lost”? No, right now, I know right were I am. On top of a mountain of experience with a GPS satellite tracker, looking out over the scenery of the valley.
Won’t you join me?

[Darren870]

I've got more games then him and every girl thats seen my room has said its the coolest room they have ever been in.

Its only stuck up bitches that say that crap.

[Jibbajaba]

If that's the way you feel, then I would say that game collecting isn't for you. There are plenty of us here who have game rooms set up who are married or living with our girlfriends.

Sorry, but you are not exactly preaching to the choir by coming on DP and telling someone that they aren't going to get women because they have a game room set up.

Those DPers who are single are no-doubt going to want to find a woman who will appreciate their collection. IF I were single, and some woman saw my shit and was like "....oh....", I'd be like "sorry, but you got to get the fuck out." If a woman can't handle my hobby, then they wouldn't be for me.

Also, suggesting that guys like us only collect video games because we have some sort of arrested development, man/boy deal going on will also not garner you much respect around here. It has nothing to do with "towing the party line", but rather with respecting our hobbies. No one is asking you to get down on your knees and suck Grayfox's dick because he posted collection pics, but when your only response to it is:


Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.

thats little more than an insult.

I'm sure I am wrong though.

Chris

[Perkar]

i apologize for the slight thread crapping, but...


The trick is that if you can hide your bad habits/quirks/ idiosyncrasy from this other person long enough for them to get to know who you really are, then you’re in good shape and, the relationship could work out. Spring this revelation too early and, you doom the relationship to failure.


this in particular just makes no sense to me. i relationship should not involve the "hiding" of anything, be it "habits/quirks/idiosyncrasy" or a massive game collection or anything else (or yes, even a massive warhammer 40k collection). if a woman isn't mature enough to accept their partner's hobbies, then she clearly isn't the right woman to be with. that is all.

[Vectorman0]

dedtech, why did you decide to troll this topic and voice your "theories" and "ideas", when there are so many others?


EDIT - I forgot to add, your collection rocks. Why the six Sonic CD's though?

[s1lence]

Chicks dig Sonic btw and I know alot of women that like older games and thing that collections are pretty cool. Guys have their hobbies, some women like them and some don't. Cars are another predominate male obsession, some women like them and some don't.

I could be wrong but thats how I see it.

By the way Greyfox, I think Njiska is holding Knuckles for ransom.

[neuropolitique]

Some anti-collecting stuffs, then some hippy stuff about mountains

If you have to hide yourself from potential partners, there is something wrong with you. Try being yourself, and look for people who appreciate that. There are lenty of women who enjoy games enough to understand a collection, and many who have collections themselves. Even people who aren't into gaming can deal with a large collection.

The focus of a large portion of this community is collecting, and displaying that collection. Some time spent lurking would have revealed that.

Why doesn't anyone lurk anymore?

BTW, sweet collection man.

[vintagegamecrazy]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.
_________________


I don't know about you or where you are from but I let my fiance know early on and showed her my collection and she was fine with it. She respects me for the hobby and says you can have a room in the house for that too, the only thing she asks of me is to keep her number one in our relationship and I do. I have many other girls that I am friends with and they respect me for it, on the other hand though I am a very social guy and will drop gaming in a heartbeat to spend time with friends. If you just tell them that you collect video games and have a hobby 9 out of 10 times they are cool with it and the girls love playing sonic and other classic games. It's all in how you present yourself and your hobby to them, if done right then they will appreciate it and grow to like you in the process.

BTW Fox I like your pics they look great, your room is well organized. I love the Sonic 2 banner and would do everything to get that. What is that thing on the top left of the TV? YOu have lots of space to display everything which is a commodity I don't have and my room is crammed. Keep it up and it will look better and better.

[98PaceCar]

Some anti-collecting stuffs, then some hippy stuff about mountains

If you have to hide yourself from potential partners, there is something wrong with you. Try being yourself, and look for people who appreciate that. There are lenty of women who enjoy games enough to understand a collection, and many who have collections themselves. Even people who aren't into gaming can deal with a large collection.

The focus of a large portion of this community is collecting, and displaying that collection. Some time spent lurking would have revealed that.

Why doesn't anyone lurk anymore?

BTW, sweet collection man.

Amen!

I found my current girlfriend (who is a non gamer) after I was well into my hard core collecting phase. We're talking 35+ arcade cabs, 100+ consoles and probably close to 2000 games. Add to that 900+ cds, several hundred dvds, 4 sports cars, and countless other male hobbies, she had plenty of reason to run. If she had, her loss. As it is she is completely cool with my hobbies and even encourages me.

If you have to lock away your hobbies from the women you are dating there is something wrong with them, or with you (and it's not your hobbies).

[ClubNinja]

Before I bought a house, I had all sorts of video games, posters, action figures, and other junk literally PILED in my bedroom. To get to the bed, you'd have to step over stacks of cartridges and old gaming magazines, then push various plush characters and action figures off the bed itself. With that environment in mind, I can't even tell you how many ladies I had on that bed in all different kinds of naked.

Having games and toys doesn't drive women away - being a douche does. That may have been your problem.

On topic: this is the vision I had before I stopped collecting Sonic stuff. I've got some things that I think you could use - I should contact you (or you could PM me).

[dedtech]

[quote="Jibbajaba"]

Also, suggesting that guys like us only collect video games because we have some sort of arrested development, man/boy deal going on will also not garner you much respect around here. [quote]

I should not have to clarify every point here guys. I am pointing out that women you meet will think this. Im not one of those people. If you rea what I had to say you will see that I also have a huge collection of tabletop game stuff. Also, my xbox, ps1,dc,sega gen/32x/cd combo. So, if I am suggesting that "we have some sort of arrested development, man/boy deal going on" I would have to include myself in that group.
So if your getting offended at what Im saying I sugest that you take a look back at what I have said again because, in my explanation I clearly define myself as belonging to one of these labeled groups. Is it fair, no. Is it an honest answer from what I have learned over time. Yes.

The world is full of prejudice. Right now you have some very distinct ideas about me that are very wrong. Thats okay, time will fix that.

neuropolitique said:
"Some anti-collecting stuffs, then some hippy stuff about mountains"
So you just skipped the part where I talk about the massive collection of Warhammer 40k miniatures??
Hippy stuff?? I wont even dignify that with an answer.


Finally, yes finally.
Right now there are 9 posts directly related to the original topic.
There are 10 posts related to my reply.(thats before I send this off, it might have grown by the time this hits the servers.) I posted an opinion and, everyone got upset.
What bothers me more is that by this process the thread has been hijacked by EVERYONE who has contributed to those posts.
So, to demonstrate respect to Greyfox as a human being I will remove myself from this thread only. If you want to keep disagreeing with me or, calling me a dirty hippy then fine.
At that point though your not disrespecting me, your disrespecting Greyfox.

[ClubNinja]

If you want to keep disagreeing with me or, calling me a dirty hippy then fine.
At that point though your not disrespecting me, your disrespecting Greyfox.

Nice way to turn the blame around on everyone else - especially coming from the guy who started the whole disrespect train rolling through this thread. Here, let me edit your original post - using your words - so that it's only positive:

"Impressive"

That's it. The rest was inconsiderate and inappropriate.

[rbudrick]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.

Hmmm...wha? Every chick that sees my game collection rips their clothes off immediately. Throw some Tetris or SMB in their hands and they'll do anything, usually. Dunno wtf you're doing wrong.

-Rob

[InsaneDavid]

The problem with massive collections like his are three fold.
1-Makes you look like you will never “grow up”. (Translate as—you will never be financially responsible enough for her.)
2-She will look at your collection and, realize that she will always be #2 in your life.
3-Makes it appear like you have OCD.

Geez, go talk to kevin_psx in the Off Topic forums dude.


Those DPers who are single are no-doubt going to want to find a woman who will appreciate their collection. IF I were single, and some woman saw my shit and was like "....oh....", I'd be like "sorry, but you got to get the fuck out." If a woman can't handle my hobby, then they wouldn't be for me.

Correct, who wants to be in a relationship of any kind of degree of seriousness with someone who detests the things you enjoy?


Its only stuck up bitches that say that crap.

Agreed. If you're so concerned about what a specific group of the opposite sex have to say about your hobby and who you are then you have bigger problems to worry about.


if a woman isn't mature enough to accept their partner's hobbies, then she clearly isn't the right woman to be with. that is all.

Agreed upon again. I sometimes forget how wise some of the members of these boards are. :)


Having games and toys doesn't drive women away - being a douche does. That may have been your problem.

Same as the previous. :)

Back to the topic at hand - very nice GreyFox!

[Aussie2B]

By locking up your collection, you're denying yourself the opportunity of finding a woman that's cool with your collection or will even appreciate it, maybe love it as much as you. Sure, you could hide it and spring it on her later, but ask yourself, what's more likely: by being straightforward, finding a woman who's cool with it and weeding out the stupid bitches that would dump you over a video game hobby or getting so lucky as to discover that a woman you're already dating will like the collection after you finally reveal it to her? The former will save you A LOT of time and heartache, and with some patience, you'll find a woman who will actually enjoy your collection and thus share a strong, common interest with you. Would you really want to be with a woman that thinks "Well, I would've dumped him had I known about this collection from the beginning, but I guess I'll try to tolerate the collection since I've already put some time into this relationship".

As a woman, I'd have to tell you that between two nice guys, one showing me his video game collection and one hiding it, I'd go with the one who's being open because not only is he being more honest, but I wouldn't want to be with a guy who appears to have no interest in video games because it's such a strong passion of mine. Sharing at least some common interests is one of the most important things in a relationship, at least as far as I'm concerned.

I personally think GrayFox's collection is awesome. :)

[Trebuken]

Now I know I'll never post any pics.

Thanks for the pics. Looks great (for a small collection). If you collect much longer you'll outgrow that room though. The Sonicified feeling is a bit much for me but it looks cool, for someone else...

Anyone see the 40 Year Old Virgin? I like to compare his toy collecting to my game collecting (I also collect sci-fi literature). At the end of the movie he sells his collection to be be with his 'true love'. I hated the stereotyping in the movie, though I enjoyed it. I can't imagine selling my collection for anyone, but I would be forever happy if I met someone amazing enough that they could change my mind...

Later,
Trebuken

[Joker T]

Now I know I'll never post any pics.


aww man I wanted to see that new TV of yours ;)

Nice looking room and collection GreyFox, I like your PC setup.

[GrayFox]

Haha, awesome! People think I'm super nerdy.

Anyways, I live at an apartment down at my campus, so women really don't come walking into my room.... at home.

And even if I was living there most of the time, I don't care what the fuck people think. WHO CARES! I like the shit, therefore its there. If they don't, oh well. If they do like my stuff, which they do quite often actually, then awesome.

[s1lence]

Haha, awesome! People think I'm super nerdy.

Anyways, I live at an apartment down at my campus, so women really don't come walking into my room.... at home.

And even if I was living there most of the time, I don't care what the fuck people think. WHO CARES! I like the shit, therefore its there. If they don't, oh well. If they do like my stuff, which they do quite often actually, then awesome.

Super Nerds Unite!!!

[GrayFox]

Haha, awesome! People think I'm super nerdy.

Anyways, I live at an apartment down at my campus, so women really don't come walking into my room.... at home.

And even if I was living there most of the time, I don't care what the fuck people think. WHO CARES! I like the shit, therefore its there. If they don't, oh well. If they do like my stuff, which they do quite often actually, then awesome.

Super Nerds Unite!!!

*When our powers combine, we become Captain Nerd*

EDIT- Finally got to read the entire thread. I... appropriately.. got to read some of it last night during the middle of our 'new apartment' parties we've been holding this week.

I giggled.

But anyways, good discussion going on here. I agree with most people in saying that, fuck women that can't appreciate what YOU appreciate in life, even if it is video games or a blue hedgehog that is pretty kiddy.

I don't care, heh. People would never guess I led a nerdy life unless I told them, which I do anyways. People are cool with it nowadays, including most college women. Well, except for that huge amount of collge girls that just drink stupidly til they puke all night. They're retarded, way retarded.

[Trebuken]

Now I know I'll never post any pics.


aww man I wanted to see that new TV of yours ;)


http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tcl.asp?model=72mx195

Most of my systems are hooked up to a 27" Zenith and a PVM-2530 (I went RGB). It's in an entertainment center similar to what we are looking at in this thread...I added shelves though...

My newer systems are hooked up to the Toshiba 72". I honestly have no idea how to work with this thing. I do not have room on the sides for a store bought entertainment center, so I must build something (I have material). Creating something over the top and back of it is proving complicated (on a budget anyways). I also only want to hook systems to it that can be wireless since I have to sir 15' feet away..

Looking at others rooms for ideas...

Later,
Trebuken

[BocoDragon]

What more can be said? I'll pretty much beat a dead horse with these statements. :)

GreyFox: I'm impressed. Extra points for a cool layout. I'm sure it would be very fun to hang out in there!

dedtech: Sorry man... but your words display more insecurity about women than any of these DPers who are confident in displaying their collection. I don't say it to dis you, but pandering to this nebulous "shallow women" demographic compromises your character.

A chick who would not date you based upon your game collection is not a chick worth having. This would be like not dating a woman for her massive shoe collection...... does the opposite sex even give a shit? (surely women care more about a man's activities than vice verca... but I still don't think a game collection would say much to a woman besides "he's rich and is a kid at heart", the latter of which is not necessarily a bad thing)

A person with a collection could be a super-nerd or an affluent man with a hobby. The distinction comes from..... pretty much everything about you besides your collection!

I also want to say that everyone's attacking you, because of all collections to turn a woman off..... GreyFox's isn't it :)

[Synergy]

I'd also like to say your room is flippin' sweet, GrayFox! The Japanese Sonic CD and Saturn I especially like.

And as for the whole women/games discussion, Perkar sums it up perfectly, as well as everyone else in the similiar vein:


i relationship should not involve the "hiding" of anything, be it "habits/quirks/idiosyncrasy" or a massive game collection or anything else (or yes, even a massive warhammer 40k collection). if a woman isn't mature enough to accept their partner's hobbies, then she clearly isn't the right woman to be with. that is all.

Quoted For Truth. :)

[cyberfluxor]

Wow dedtech. Just wow! I guess that's the reason why when I tell people I still live with the parents they really don't care. When others come wondering into my room for the first time eyes light up like crazy. All my computers, video games, DVDs, books, hardware, speaker systems, sports equipment and trophies don't seem to scare anyone off, rather just invites them in. Shoot, I even offer drinks (mixed if they want) because we have wet bars here. :D Not sure where you're comming from unless you're making friends with hoochies and ricers. It all falls on respect for what people do with their free time and how they want to live. If others can't accept you for what you really are or what you want to be then it's a waste of time.


More to get on topic though, I really like those posters you have. Did you grab those from conventions and retail stores? The furniture looks great! I'm hoping when I move out there'll be enough space in a side room to hold all my gaming stuff and have extra space for expansions. I'll need to get a really nice wide/big screen TV at that time though. Can't wait til after college. :)

[jezt]

thats why you never let em see the game room till after you get married................DUH!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[GrayFox]

Oh shit.

Updated.

[jcalder8]

That is one sexy looking room o doom

[cyberfluxor]

Oh shit.

Updated.

So, I only see one picture at the top. Did you change them out? Any side-by-side comparisons for us?

[GrayFox]

Bump, because I'm a jerk.

[MegaDrive20XX]

Bump, because I'm a jerk.

*goes raving rabbit on yew* YAAHH!!!

[tom]

No worries, I fucked many girls in my Room of Doom (they always ask: oooh, so cool, can I play with your toys? I'd answer: Only after you played with my toy).
Yes, I'm single (divorced actually) and enjoying every minute of it (19 years of catching up to do).

[RadiantSvgun]

Umm.. don't take this the wrong way, I'm an old school gamer myself. However, I must ask. you do lock the door to that room so women cant see it right? I mean thats a bigger repellent than birkenstock loafers and, an International Male catalog.
Impressive.... to other guys and, underaged boys... frightening to most women.

I agree and disagree with this. Devil's Advocate if you will... >:D

I don't have nearly as much as that, and it does make me look like a weirdo to a lot of women. Besides the point I'm still in college and the only collector in the entire town. And when I meet women, the first thing they usually say is "I hate video games, ect..." So I do see where dude is coming from.

However, if someone can't appreciate you for who you are and what you enjoy, its not worth it. You shouldn't hide your collection like its a bad drug habit, its not. It is a symbol of your hard work and passion!!!!!! And I can't count the number of time that women come over and are like "OMG NINTENDO! OMG SUPER NINTENDO!!" It can be tough to find a lady that is a gamer, or at least appreciates it. But it is worth it when you do.

(Now if anyone knows where you can find them, they need to share the knowledge!)

Oh and Fox... Nice, very, very, nice.

There's my argument.

[GrayFox]

So, I only see one picture at the top. Did you change them out? Any side-by-side comparisons for us?
I did it. I posted a comparison.

For you.

And I may have been naked when I did it.

[AMG]

I love the new set up, very clean.

[Drag0nsfyre]

very cool set up and collection. :D :cool:

[kainemaxwell]

That's one the most impressive and well organized collections I've seen in awhile!

[slip81]

I did it. I posted a comparison.

For you.

And I may have been naked when I did it.

were you naked because you just nailed some incredibly hot chick in your nerdy room?

[GrayFox]

were you naked because you just nailed some incredibly hot chick in your nerdy room? You can see me?!

Oh, Shit.