Gorf Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 First the bad news.... Gusbucket 13, a mench and a true gentleman, was kind enough to send me, at no cost a Jag CD ROM drive for the CF charity. That is not the bad news. The bad news is that when I went to test every thing to send to Midway the drive would not work on any of my Jags here. That delayed me a few days. GB you still rule anyway and I can't thank you enough for the generous and gracious offer and come through!!! You will still get that copy regardless. Perhaps you can PM me as I opened it up to see if I could spot anything and it all looked fine. It seems the disc motor wont turn but the lazer is definitely moving up and down at boot time. No worries brother....I 've decided to plunge further into this deal......read on.... Now the good news: The Jaguar, controller, MY personal CD ROM drive(Neil is cetainly worth it), two adapters, an A/V cable and a Blue Copy of Gorf were shipped to today to the Midway VP of Licensing. So we are on our way to finding out if this will be possible. This will be the first phase of three. Next is Namco for Galaxian (Gorf's 'Galaxians' Mission) and then over to Taito for Space Invaders (the Gorf's Astro Battles Level.) Keep praying!!! As always, your interest and support are greatly appreciated. Steve Scavone C.E.O. 3D Stooges Software Studios. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Owl Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 First the bad news.... Gusbucket 13, a mench and a true gentleman, was kind enough to send me, at no cost a Jag CD ROM drive for the CF charity. That is not the bad news. The bad news is that when I went to test every thing to send to Midway the drive would not work on any of my Jags here. That delayed me a few days. GB you still rule anyway and I can't thank you enough for the generous and gracious offer and come through!!! You will still get that copy regardless. Perhaps you can PM me as I opened it up to see if I could spot anything and it all looked fine. It seems the disc motor wont turn but the lazer is definitely moving up and down at boot time. No worries brother....I 've decided to plunge further into this deal......read on.... Now the good news: The Jaguar, controller, MY personal CD ROM drive(Neil is cetainly worth it), two adapters, an A/V cable and a Blue Copy of Gorf were shipped to today to the Midway VP of Licensing. So we are on our way to finding out if this will be possible. This will be the first phase of three. Next is Namco for Galaxian (Gorf's 'Galaxians' Mission) and then over to Taito for Space Invaders (the Gorf's Astro Battles Level.) Keep praying!!! As always, your interest and support are greatly appreciated. Steve Scavone C.E.O. 3D Stooges Software Studios. Best of Luck Steve Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorf Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 Thanks owl Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Gusbucket 13, a mench and a true gentleman, was kind enough to send me,at no cost a Jag CD ROM drive for the CF charity. That is not the bad news. The bad news is that when I went to test every thing to send to Midway the drive would not work on any of my Jags here. Try pulling the laser away from you some time the gears get stuck I did this to free my gears but don't do this too much or you'll strip the gears. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hope everything goes to plan. Hope I can get a CD drive that works Hope you get to release the game Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broonale Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 It sounds like the platter might of gotten knocked down during shipping. Pry it up a little and try again. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good luck my friend. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorf Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thanks folks! Yeah I do think it is a case of the platter splatter. No matter as it is on its way to Midway. I'll get this one to work. I am a determined SOB. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorf Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Woohooo! That was it guys! lifted up the deal and it booted Gorf Classic just wonderfully!!! Thanks doods! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broonale Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Awesome! I am sure you will end up liking the drive GB sent you better anyway. These things are nearly new and smooth as silk! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocket Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good luck with Midway. Now, I hope your package shipped to them won't be hurt and that the Jag CD will work fine Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Gorf: Are they going to ship the Jaguar and CD Drive hardware back to you when they have finished checking it out, just wondering. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Woohooo! That was it guys! lifted up the deal and it booted Gorf Classic just wonderfully!!! Thanks doods! Chalk one up for the good guy Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorf Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) Gorf: Are they going to ship the Jaguar and CD Drive hardware back to you when they have finished checking it out, just wondering. If I understand correctly yes. Though I am really not counting on it. It is not hard for a big company to lose stuff. Edited May 12, 2007 by Gorf Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Gorf: Are they going to ship the Jaguar and CD Drive hardware back to you when they have finished checking it out, just wondering. If I understand correctly yes. Though I am really not counting on it. It is not hard for a big company to lose stuff. "lose" stuff into someones collection at home that is. But it's not like it's not worth it for them to give the OK on the game and if anything I would find it flatering that they kept it. Keep on, keepin' on Gorf Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
purenergy Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Gorf, Thanks for your hard work and determination! I'm praying the "Big Companies" will justify the real reason for this, and that they are not just looking for more profit. Purenergy Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasholzer Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Gorf, don't like to nit-pick and correct other peoples grammar, but if you USAers insist on using German words, it's: Mensch Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorf Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Gorf,don't like to nit-pick Yeah right!!! You just love to live up to two middle syllables of your name, don't you. Appropriate indeed! and correct other peoples grammar, but if you USAers insist on using German words, it's: Mensch Lovely now go rain on someone elses parade will you? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 live up to two middle syllables of your name Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasholzer Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 (edited) well, no, that would be 'arse' (first syllable), wrong spelling....(not even close!!!) Edited May 12, 2007 by thomasholzer Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 don't like to nit-pick and correct other peoples grammar, but if you USAers insist on using German words, it's: MenschAnd if you're going to insist on using English, don't forget the apostrophe in the possessive. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 'arse' (first syllable), "Arse" is British, of course, and we spell it and say it without the "r" thus USAer's say "ass" in the US which is your AA usernames' second syllable not the first. Spelling really has nothing to do with how a words' consonates & vowels form syllables, that's why a dictionary many times gives you the wrong spelling when showing you how to pronounce a word - usually shown in parenthesis. wrong spelling We are just talking about how it sounds not how it's spelled. Tomasholzer breaks down into four syllables: Tom - as - hol - zer Of course consonates and vowels form the syllables. My 2nd grade teacher used to tell me to - sound it out. Tom - first syllable as - second syllable hol - third syllable zer - fourth syllable If we take the second & third syllables and put them together, we have: "as" & "hol" or as it would be sounded out "ashole" or "asshole." So, yes although it was a clever punn of syllables Gorf picked out of your AA name he was quite right in how it sounds when you remove the first and last syllables. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Actually when I first read Gorf's post I was wondering what "Mensch" means, I did not recognize it as English. What does it mean in Duetschland? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1295999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Actually when I first read Gorf's post I was wondering what "Mensch" means, I did not recognize it as English. What does it mean in Duetschland? Human Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1296002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Oh, OK Human, Thanks CPUWIZ, makes sense and I should have guessed since "men" is in the word. Yes, GB13 certainly is a stand-up guy, honest, and actively is doing a lot for the Jaguar community, especially over at JSII!! - Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/106913-gorf-good-news-and-bad-news/#findComment-1296017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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