ClassicGMR Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 That list would also work for a Christmas video game soundtrack! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, ClassicGMR said: That list would also work for a Christmas video game soundtrack! ? Hahahaha! I've been known to play this album around the house on Xmas morning... http://www.doctoroctoroc.com/8-bit-jesus/ Definitely sets the mood. Also worked well pulling late shifts around Xmas time when I worked at a video transfer lab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grig Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 ALL SECRET SANTA INFO HAS BEEN SENT! Phew! and now for your viewing pleasure... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoshiChiri Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 9:31 PM, CaptainBreakout said: So... Here's a list of Christmas games that I wish I could play, but can't because they don't exist. I thought I should share so we could all play them at least, in our dreams... 1. Sinistar of Bethlehem HO HO HO! I LIVE! I'm quite sure at least one of those will exist by this time next year ? (Not from me, I can't code, but I can't imagine someone isn't inspired!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grig Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 2 hours ago, HoshiChiri said: HO HO HO! I LIVE! I'm quite sure at least one of those will exist by this time next year ? (Not from me, I can't code, but I can't imagine someone isn't inspired!) AA user Frankodragon has been known to recode a 7800 game or three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, HoshiChiri said: I can't code Games are about so much more than coding, so if you have other skills like pixelating graphics - in particular animations - or doing music, awesome level designs, even storyboards, documentation and of course testing, you could definitely be part of a development project without writing a line of code. Actually I'd imagine some 70% of everyone involved in IT never do any programming themselves. Oh well, back to figuring out what to get for my SS recipient. By the way, if mangia is Italian for "to eat", would Santa Mangia be about eating Santa Claus, or just the festivity of overconsuming food and have bad stomach pain rest of the night? Edited November 14, 2019 by carlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, carlsson said: Games are about so much more than coding, so if you have other skills like pixelating graphics - in particular animations - or doing music, awesome level designs, even storyboards, documentation and of course testing, you could definitely be part of a development project without writing a line of code. Actually I'd imagine some 70% of everyone involved in IT never do any programming themselves. I can do- none of the above! ? I cross-stitch, which I suppose could convert to pixel art... but it would be on paper, I have no idea how to computerize it. And I'm fine with that- maybe one of these years I'll start putting stitchery projects into the Secret Santa gifts. I need to finish that Link's Awakening map first though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, HoshiChiri said: HO HO HO! I LIVE! I'm quite sure at least one of those will exist by this time next year ? (Not from me, I can't code, but I can't imagine someone isn't inspired!) (sung to the tune of We Three Kings) Star of hunger, star of fright Star of roaring furious fight Crystals gleaming, workers breeding Run! Or face thy dreadful bite Coward. Edited November 14, 2019 by CaptainBreakout 'hunger' seemed to suit this better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I tried cross stiching a number of years ago but it is too tedious. I found pearler beads give a much quicker result, as shown in a previous, appreciated AA gift. But I would never touch a paintbrush, the end result would simply give the recipient nightmares. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 These graphics seem relevant somehow... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Grig Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 I am going to suggest that Secret Santas not post in the thread yet that they have sent their package as that may give it away too quickly. You can PM me and I will send your recipient the tracking number but if you can please wait a few more weeks to post you have shipped your SS gift. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) @CaptainBreakout, I would play the heck out of Tron saves Christmas. Oh and let me know when Star Wars: Night Life comes out, looking forward to the sequel. ;-0 Edited November 15, 2019 by Zeptari1 spelling error 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Grig said: please wait a few more weeks to post you have shipped your SS gift Now I have Christmas anxiety! ?? Here I thought I was so far ahead since I shopped hard all year and only had to get small personalized items. ? Seriously - cool beans to whomever may be or is done! Well done Kringle(s)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Note to self: Don't look up on eBay the prices other people are asking for the same type of items you were thinking to give away... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 12 hours ago, carlsson said: Note to self: Don't look up on eBay the prices other people are asking for the same type of items you were thinking to give away... Yes, I know the feeling. One of the items was surprisingly high and the other surprisingly low. I figured it best to stop after that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 DERAIL: eBay bugs the crap out of me lately. I don't bother selling anymore and when I'm buying stuff I've noticed that it seems like it is all Amazon relistings. I bought a bunch of Amazon stuff recently - cables, switches, some parts for my wife's sewing machine, etc - because eBay had the exact same stuff with the exact same pictures for more money plus Amazon has free shipping for the most part. ------------------------------------------------------- RERAIL: (that a word?) Secret Santa shopping!! Grabbing last minute stuff this weekend. Ho ho ho! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Hey... it's a movie about us! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 11:00 AM, CaptainBreakout said: I claim this photo, as it's super clear & you can see each of the stitches, which means I can totally copy it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 These are some examples of how far I got on the cross stiching some 9 years ago. On my third attempt I managed to put all the stitches in the same direction (after nags from a couple of female friends about that) but I found it too tedious to continue. I don't know why I did Sonic twice, I am not that much of a Sega fanboi but somehow it seemed like a recognizable pattern with a few solid colours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, carlsson said: On my third attempt I managed to put all the stitches in the same direction (after nags from a couple of female friends about that) EYUP ? The first thing I noticed about Sinistar, after 'I can copy this', is the unaligned & split stitches. It seems silly, but it really does look better if you can keep it all smooth & pointed the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 For the past week I've been chipping away at this and I figured it's good enough to share now. Enjoy! jingle_joust_nes.zip 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, emerson said: For the past week I've been chipping away at this and I figured it's good enough to share now. Enjoy! jingle_joust_nes.zip 3.62 kB · 2 downloads Oh hail yeah! I'm plopping this thing on my emulator cabinet as soon as the kids go to sleep. Thanks for the awesome surprise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 My package is ready to go but I'll be waiting until sometime early December to send it off. That said, curious how many people are planning on waiting till Christmas to open the AASS goodies, as opposed to just tearing into everything like a wild dog the second it hits your mailbox. I think last year I mostly waited until Christmas day and plan on doing the same again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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