Stan Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Mines of Minos (15 minutes, hardest game ever, man) Up n' Down (5 minutes, need to take more time to get the feel of it) Time Pilot (30 minutes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 OK, here are my times for this week. No Park Patrol this time, but... Jr. Pac Man (Arcade version, emulated in MAME) 300 minutes (in 4 sessions) Frogger (Parker Brothers) (2600, emulated in Stella) 37 minutes Galaxy wars (Arcade version, emulated in MAME) 20 minutes Miniature Golf High Resolution (2600, emulated in Stella) 1 minute Stacker (WIP) (2600, emulated in Stella) 1 minute I didn't see an "official rules" post but I have only seen time credited for actual hardware consoles to this point, not PC emulation. I've been crediting emulation. It gets counted as if it's the system that's being emulated. That's too bad - that just sucked the credibility out of the whole thing. In my mind, the whole fun in this was playing the game on the actual console. Selecting "START | RUN | COMMODORE 64 EMULATOR" or "START | RUN | MAME32" - that's just too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Galaga (7800) 30 mins Centipede (7800) 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's too bad - that just sucked the credibility out of the whole thing. In my mind, the whole fun in this was playing the game on the actual console. Selecting "START | RUN | COMMODORE 64 EMULATOR" or "START | RUN | MAME32" - that's just too easy. While I wouldn't go quite so far as to say it sucked the credibility out of the whole thing, and I would hesitate to criticize the person who dedicates his time to keeping track of our play time, I do agree that it would be nice if this were just for playing games on the actual hardware. But, then, how would we know? Heck, we don't even know if we're all being honest about what we play and for how long we play it. So on second thought, it's probably best for me not to get too worked up about it. I'll just imagine that we're all playing our games on real hardware, and ignore any posts that blatantly point out they're using emulators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 M-Network kick... Tron Deadly Discs Dark Cavern LockNchase ...meant to get to BumpNjump and Astroblast as well...but didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's too bad - that just sucked the credibility out of the whole thing. In my mind, the whole fun in this was playing the game on the actual console. Selecting "START | RUN | COMMODORE 64 EMULATOR" or "START | RUN | MAME32" - that's just too easy. While I wouldn't go quite so far as to say it sucked the credibility out of the whole thing, and I would hesitate to criticize the person who dedicates his time to keeping track of our play time, I do agree that it would be nice if this were just for playing games on the actual hardware. But, then, how would we know? Heck, we don't even know if we're all being honest about what we play and for how long we play it. So on second thought, it's probably best for me not to get too worked up about it. I'll just imagine that we're all playing our games on real hardware, and ignore any posts that blatantly point out they're using emulators. Yes, I understood all along that it was an "honor system" approach to the reporting times. However, I thought the intent was to record the times spent on the classic hardware - not modern day equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Yes, I understood all along that it was an "honor system" approach to the reporting times. However, I thought the intent was to record the times spent on the classic hardware - not modern day equipment. Sure, I was just thinking it through for myself. How would you handle it -- some sort of policing mechanism to remind people what the thread's for? Edited March 30, 2009 by Ransom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I always assumed emulation was OK... you're still playing the game. Yes, it's not as cool as doing it with the original HW, but I think it should still count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I got some new cartridges, so: (Times are approximate) Threshold (10 min) Space Invaders (20 min) Subterranea (15 min) Mogul Maniac (5 min) Snoopy and The Red Baron (10 min) Arcade Golf (15 min) Submarine Commander (15 min) Also: Flag Capture (5 min) Defender (45 min) Berzerk (20 min) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sprintmaster - 10 min Breakout - 5 min Robot Tank - 10 min Venture - 10 min Pole Position - 10 min golf - 5 min Gauntlet NES - 20 min Silver Surfer NES - 5 min Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 just want to chime in a little on the above discussion. I don't use emulation @ all. I'm strictly an original hardware guy. This is why I don't compete in many of the HSC comps. If I don't own the actual game, I don't compete. However..... I am 100% for emulated games counting in this thread. If I may be so bold, I think the original idea of this thread was to track which classic GAMES get the most attention & hold up best over the decades & can get gamers coming back over & over again (Kaboom, Dragster, Pitfall, etc.). NOT which classic hardware gets the most play. I think we already know that answer...... Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yes, I understood all along that it was an "honor system" approach to the reporting times. However, I thought the intent was to record the times spent on the classic hardware - not modern day equipment. Sure, I was just thinking it through for myself. How would you handle it -- some sort of policing mechanism to remind people what the thread's for? I would have to say to go with whatever the popular opinion is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yes, I understood all along that it was an "honor system" approach to the reporting times. However, I thought the intent was to record the times spent on the classic hardware - not modern day equipment. Sure, I was just thinking it through for myself. How would you handle it -- some sort of policing mechanism to remind people what the thread's for? I would have to say to go with whatever the popular opinion is. I enjoy playing on the actual hardware also but the intent was to emphasize the games. I enjoy reading the commentary that Kurt provides with his list each week so I'd much rather include emulated games then not have him post at all. We've had enough homebrews make the top 10 that aren't available on cart yet (to my knowledge) that I assumed people knew that at least some people were using emulators. I'm always willing to clarify how I'm tracking games and times but I've avoided creating a list of "rules". I've been playing my Atari 2600 games on a 7800 so I haven't exactly been faithful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Jr. Pacman (2600) - 10 minutes Jungle Hunt (2600) - 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Lots of games added to the master list this week! Here's the Top Ten for Week #13... 1. Jr. Pacman (Arcade) 300 minutes 2. Kaboom! (2600) 222 3. Centipede (7800) 135 4. Mouse Trap (COLV) 90 4. Towering Inferno (2600) 90 6. AD&D Cloudy Mountain (Intv) 90 6. CPK - Adventure in the Park (2600) 90 8. Defender (2600) 45 8. Galaga (7800) 45 8. Pole Position II (7800) 45 8. Super Mario Bros (NES) 45 Six different systems represented in the Top Ten this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Kaboom! 10 minutes Pac-man 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Gauntlet NES - 20 min Silver Surfer NES - 10 min Golf - 20 min Sprintmaster - 20 min Venture - 5 min Pole Position - 10 min Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pis Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 pac-man 45min subterrenia 60min demon attack 200+min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Centipede (5200) 60 mins Pac-Man (5200) 30 mins Ms. Pac-Man (5200) 30 mins Dig Dug (5200) 15 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We've had enough homebrews make the top 10 that aren't available on cart yet (to my knowledge) that I assumed people knew that at least some people were using emulators. Good point! It is useful to track how much time people are spending with homebrews that aren't available in cart form. It's certainly made me check out a couple of games I might have otherwise missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Last night was a 5200 kinda night. Plus, I had extra time to play because traffic has been light, perhaps because of spring break. Countermeasure (5200): 15 minutes Defender (5200): 30 minutes Moon Patrol (5200): 30 minutes Space Invaders (5200): 30 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Jungle Hunt (2600) - 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Kool-Aid Man 12 minutes I have to admit that I enjoyed the game more than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brojamfootball Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Kool-Aid Man 12 minutes I have to admit that I enjoyed the game more than I expected. Nice! I just got Kool-Aid Man but haven't tried it yet--I gotta get on dat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Sprintmaster - 30 min Golf - 40 min Trick Shot - 30 min Bowling - 45 min Space Duel 7800 - 30 min Asteroids Deluxe 7800 - 15 min Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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