Noble Kale

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Very nice. I'm impressed. Keep up the good work! I'd love to learn to decorate cakes (since I like to bake as well)

Some versions of the mega drive also had a headphone port.

*Eyes title of thread suspiciously*

I have a number of pong-like consoles (they have pong and a few other games built in) that have inbuilt speakers. Gave me a shock when I tried one out at 3am when the rest of the family was sleeping

I'm Excited!!!! Though, I've got a membership :) What are you reading this for? Go there NOW!

Marco: I see. Well, it's your choice after all Anyway, good luck with the new house... we expect some pictures of the room when it's set up

hmm, I just noticed this.... what's happened?

I have quite a few systems like the latter. They're generally the same, (I have a set of 4 of them that *look* the same, with different names/colours). They usually have paddle controls like those shown, but some also come with light guns, joysticks, and other design paddles. The large funny looking hole in the middle will be the built in speaker. Another note, they often have the capacity to run from batteries rather than a power supply (usually using D or C cells). Usually they have about 9 games, with the game selection ranging from push-buttons, dials and sliders, and even one with combo switches.

My monitor has suddenly broken. All it produces is a line across the middle of the screen. The line does show colours when the monitor normally would, but aside from that, all I get is black I know the problem isn't in the vertical sizing of the screen, as I haven't been able to reach that knob (located as annoyingly as it is). In fact, the plastic screw to change the setting is bent away from the hole through which it is supposed to be accessed. Anyone have any ideas?

Depends..... on whether we can vote to have him hit the ground on purpose like so many people are fond of doing in this game :wink:

Also a quote from Charlie and the chocolate factory, is it not?

That's what I call respect. I'm sure Aimee's forgiven you

Now here's something you don't see often - Peacemaker Kale Ok, I want everyone to just take some deep breaths, and Relax.... Ahh, much better? Right, here's my take on the situation: - Twin Galaxies is the leading authority on high scores - They take every effort possible to make sure every score is valid - Todd happens to have a number of high scores - Todd has the barnstorming high score - Todd has a strategy, which he has demonstrated a number of times - Given that TG is quite reputable, that Todd has enough high scores to be reputable, and that his strategy has been witnessed enough times, I conclude that: -- He's shown his strategy in the past. It's up to him if he wishes to continue to do so. It's his personal choice. -- While the code may not necessarily support the possibility of his score, this may also be due to a misreading of the code. -- You've all debated this far long enough. Instead of beginning a flame war about how the score is possibly impossible, why not just go out there and try to beat it yourselves? That is all. Message Ends. Kale -- Additional: Chris - thank you for trying a 'peaceful approach'. It's a lot easier to listen to your viewpoint when it is less confrontational. I know I'm not the best for taking the subtle approach myself, but I think you'll find that people will be more willing to listen to what you have to say.

I have a number of vaders. They're very common, about as common as jr's. In other words, they're worth the same as any other 2600. Technologically, they're identical, other than the fact that two switches are relocated to the back. In other words, they're the same as a 6 switcher. In other words, it's just a 6 switcher that's been slightly redone cosmetically. Nothing big, but still a nice addition to have. If you'd like more information, just read the 2600 faq. It's on this site somewhere....

*cough* I think you mean warm the processors enough to slow them down. The colder something is, the better it conducts (iirc). (and the better it conducts, the faster the processor runs).

Junkyard: Yah, I am a .au resident. You can see my location underneath all of my posts (and for that matter, everyone else's)

Well, the forum does have a faq. Maybe we should start writing an 'introductory guide to off-topic' section for it...

I've hit it once or twice by accident. I figure we'll just get used to it like everything else

Yes. Aimee is like a little sister to me.

It's a trade off though. They'll appreciate you talking to them and working 'on the same level' as they are. On the other hand, they'll see you as just another kid, which means that while they will respect you, they may not respect your authority. This isn't necessarily a problem with parents and their children, as the parent is intrinsically an authority figure in the child's mind. It can be a problem though, when looking after other people's kids. You identify and get along well, but the minute you need some authority, there can be problems. The solution is to obtain a balance, and make sure to keep a level head. Remember, just cause your kid is having fun, doesn't mean that you can't too.

hmm, guess I can stop looking for one of these as well.

I'm sorry to hear about this It would probably be in your best interest to start with a new plug, as it would be a bit of an effort, to not just replace the pins in the old one, but also to line them up. Also, since they've come out once, they may do so again - and probably will get stuck inside the joystick's plug Good luck Kale

I totally hear where you're coming from on this one. I've always made an effort to keep an eye on the current child-crazes, as I find it helps me identify with children better. It's easier to talk to someone if you have something to talk about. Show them that you're interested in what they find fun, and they'll amaze you with their understanding of 'your toys'.While I may not like some of the crazes, I always make sure I have good reasons for this. If a kid asks me 'why don't you like .... ', I find it a lot easier to say why I don't consider that particular toy/show/whatever to be good if I actually know what I'm talking about. As I said, show your kid some understanding, show them that you know what they like, and then they'll listen to you and respect you. One of the most important links between my dad and I when I was a child, was the fact that he would help me when I played the computer. Be it showing me how to run a game, installing software (and later, watching me install things), playing a game or two with me, or taking me along when he went to fix other people's machines (I learnt 90% of my foundational computer knowledge just by peeking over his shoulder and holding wires into place for him), he was there to help encourage my interest in computers. Kids appreciate the effort that you take in order to relate to them. Don't make half-assed attempts, as they'll know. If you make a sincere effort to be there for them and encourage them in their hobbies (ahh, and I mean hobbies, not crazes), they'll appreciate it and remember you for it. I babysit occassionally for neighbours, and people tell me that they are amazed at the way in which I deal with children. I rarely have to yell, as they give me back the respect I give them to begin with. Treat your children like gold.... because, they're even more valuable than that. As for the 2600.. You have to remember, that of the sheer number of games produced for the system... how many are worth playing? I know that while I have a 100+ collection, I sure as hell don't want to play them all. Nothing could force me to play some of those attrocious demons. While those games that are great are great, most people only want to play certain games because they remember them.

That is very cool Ugclone. Who knows, maybe it will net you some good finds somewhere down the track? :)