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Bay area locals: Free gaming collection

jhoganjhogan Registered User regular
edited January 2007 in Games and Technology
Hey all,

I have a lot of old PC gaming shit to give away. There are no strings attached here, although there's some sentimental attachment I've just drifted away from gaming over the years and no longer want to keep several boxes of stuff around. And selling on eBay just seems like too much of a pain in the ass -- shipping would probably be hundreds of dollars and I risk getting some buyer who bitches and wants a refund because his favoite box is crushed. Besides, posting here, I get to make sure these things go to someone who will actually appreciate them.

Conditions are:
- You have to physically pick this stuff up at my apartment in San Francisco.
- You have to pick it up in the next week and a half or so. My schedule is somewhat flexible.
- You have to take it ALL. I'm trying to unburden myself here!
- Don't be lame by taking it all and then throwing half away. If you only want half -- take responsibility for re-gifting the other half to someone else.
- (If you want to throw away most of the books / strategy guides, I'll forgive you, just recycle them.)

If multiple people are interested, the lot will go to the most amusing/compelling (to my personal tastes) 15-word response given in the next 48 hours or so.

List of stuff is below.

James

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Games (almost all w/original packaging & docs, most in decent condition):
Age of Empires
Alice
Asheron's Call
Asheron's Call 2
Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty
Bad Blood
Battlefild 1942
Carmageddon 2
Carmageddon 3
Castles
Civilization III
Command & Conquer
Curse of the Azure Bonds
Dark Age of Camelot
Dawn of War (+ expansion)
Descent
Diablo II (+ expansion)
Doom
Doom 3
Doom II
Dragonstrike
Farcry
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy XI
Full Throttle
GTA III
Gold Rush
Half-Life
Hero's Quest (aka Quest for Glory I)
Jedi Knight II
King's Quest II
King's Quest IV
King's Quest V
Knights of Legend
Magic Carpet
Manhunter 2: San Francisco
Manhunter: New York
Marble Madness
Midtown Madness 2
Might & Magic VI (limited edition)
Moebius
Myst
Omega
Pinball Construction Set
Planetside (+ expansion)
Populous
Quake (+ expansion 1)
Quake II
Quake III
Re-Volt
Riven
Savage
Sentinel Worlds I
SimCity 4
SimGolf
Sipheed
Space Quest
Space Quest II
Space Quest III
Space Quest IV
Space Rogue
Star Control
Star Control II
Starcraft (+ expansion)
Starflight
Stunt Island
System Shock
The Colonel's Bequest
The Sims (+ several expansions)
The sims 2
Tie Fighter
Times of Lore
Tomb Raider
Tribes
Tribes 2
Ultima I (re-release)
Ultima II (- box)
Ultima III
Ultima IV
Ultima Online (charter edition)
Ultima Online: Renaissance
Ultima Underworld
Ultima Underworld II
Ultima V
Ultima VI
Ultima: The Savage Empire
Ultima: Martian Dreams
Ultima: Runes of Virtue (Game Boy)
Ultima VII (+ expansion)
Ultima VII Part 2 (+ expansion)
Ultima VIII (+ expansion)
Ultima IX (collector's edition, CD soundtrack not included)
(--- note: Ultima games don't contain the trinkets, I held on to those)
Unreal Tournament 2004
Warcraft III (+ expansion)
Wing Commander (+ expansions)
Wing Commander II (+ expansions)
Wing Commander 3 (collector's edition)
Wing Commander IV
Wings of Glory
World of Warcraft
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack 2
You Don't Know Jack 3
Zany Golf
Zork I (- box)
Zork II (damaged box)

Magazines:
~50-60 issues of CGW (late 80's / early 90's)
Few years of Sierra Newsletter / Interaction (Sierra On-Line newsletter)
2 issues of Farther (EA late 80's newsletter)
~5 issues of The Status Line (old Infocom newsletter)

Books:
4 Zork choose-your-own-adventure style books
Strategy guides for most Origin games
Assorted other strategy guides
Assorted other gaming novels
Twin Galaxies' Official Video Game & Pinball Book of World Records (1st ed., I think)

Misc:
Several Nintendo beanie babies and keychain
Assorted action figures (Lara Croft, Duke Nukem, Cammy from SF2, Alice)
A few other odds and ends...

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  • liquidloganliquidlogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Fuck. If only I was in your area. Oh well. Hope it finds a nice home, and you are very generous. A lot of people would have ebayed it.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    This can't be real. Nobody would gave away some of that stuff. Even without the trinkets, the Ultima games are worth a lot.

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  • Mai-KeroMai-Kero Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    What he's not telling you is all of the game boxes are filled with anthrax.

    Or penii.

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  • jhoganjhogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Well, yes, there are penii. But they still have the disks and documentation too.

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    For the most part we frown on people using the forum to sell stuff. Not sure if that changes when the price is set at $0. So instead I'll just add a caveat that the Penny Arcade forums and Penny Arcade the comic disavow any association with this guy and if you end up getting murdered or raped when you show up to get the stuff its not our damn fault.

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  • DaSniper91DaSniper91 Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    There were Zork choose-your-own-adventure books!?

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I'll take it off your hands. PM me with contact info.

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  • liquidloganliquidlogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Hrm, I didn't notice he just joined today. It does seem slightly odd now, but whatever, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt (I can do that, as I live great distance away from him). Your murder may vary, I mean mileage.

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Yeah, I just saw the join date. A tad iffy but i will see if he gives me some info.

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    I'll take it off your hands. PM me with contact info.

    Congrats. You win. Lets do away with this thread now.

    If you get raped I'm not taking the blame, understand?

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    I've been asked to reopen this up.

    Once again, rapes != our fault.

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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I went to a forumer's house one time to buy some stuff.

    Dude straight raped me.

    I blame Apo for letting that happen. Apo probably helped set it up.

    Damned Apos.

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  • xWonderboyxxWonderboyx Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    apotheos wrote:
    I've been asked to reopen this up.

    Once again, rapes != our fault.
    If he had flat out said there would be rape, I would buy a ticket and fly there now!

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    ShimSham wrote:
    I went to a forumer's house one time to buy some stuff.

    Dude straight raped me.

    I blame Apo for letting that happen. Apo probably helped set it up.

    Damned Apos.

    Dood I was only responsible for getting the sex tape online.

    You should have known better when someone posts "Final Fantasy X-Rape For Sale PST"

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  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I'll be holding you accountable for all murders and consumptions then.

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  • Disco BanditDisco Bandit Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    ShimSham wrote:
    I went to a forumer's house one time to buy some stuff.

    Dude straight raped me.

    as opposed to the other kind of rape?

    I live in the bay area, but I'm going back to university tomorrow so no luck.

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  • Target PracticeTarget Practice Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Wow, you have a lot of classic stuff on that list.

    Too bad I live in Arizona.

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    SirToons wrote:
    I'll be holding you accountable for all murders and consumptions then.

    ...you expect someone to contract tuberculosis from this deal?

    Man. That is a subtle approach to death.

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  • Captain VashCaptain Vash Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I'm curious about the FFXI in there... are you handing over account information along with the disks? because if yes, then your risking giving over credit card info, if no, the disks are useless once an account has been made using the one time activation code.

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  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    apotheos wrote:
    SirToons wrote:
    I'll be holding you accountable for all murders and consumptions then.

    ...you expect someone to contract tuberculosis from this deal?

    Man. That is a subtle approach to death.
    MAYBE

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Age of Empires
    Final Fantasy VIII
    Ultima Underworld
    Ultima Underworld II


    I need these boxed and complete sooner or later....

    though on the case of FF, unless its perfect I can pass

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited January 2007
    Deusfaux wrote:
    Age of Empires
    Final Fantasy VIII
    Ultima Underworld
    Ultima Underworld II


    I need these boxed and complete sooner or later....

    though on the case of FF, unless its perfect I can pass

    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    Talking about rape is totally ok though.

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  • Gaming-ModuleGaming-Module Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Will this be bro rape or garden variety rape?

    If the former, don't forget to bring along a Gamecube, some Natty Ice, Dave Mathews CD's and the big black dildo (X-Box?).

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    apotheos wrote:
    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    but if someone else was picking it all up from him and THEY were willing to ship something up to me (I'd pay for it of course) then they'd know I was interested in those titles.... :oops:

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Well he hasn't PM'd me with any contact info. I honestly am not afraid of being raped by a guy. He would have to be gigantic to pull it off.

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  • jhoganjhogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Right, so to hopefully prevent this thread from getting locked again, I'll emphasize a couple of things:

    - I'm not making any money here; I'm doing it this way because I'd prefer to give back to the community, and PA is my preferred community to give back to.

    - If you're genuinely wondering whether this is some sort of odd troll, you can reference an old blog post of mine to ease your concerns: http://jhogan.livejournal.com/43295.html


    Also, as you might expect, reading the conditions & directions in my original post carefully will maximize your chances of getting this collection if you are interested.

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Deusfaux wrote:
    apotheos wrote:
    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    but if someone else was picking it all up from him and THEY were willing to ship something up to me (I'd pay for it of course) then they'd know I was interested in those titles.... :oops:

    I'll ship you the ultimas if he gets back to me and or selects me.

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  • jhoganjhogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Well he hasn't PM'd me with any contact info. I honestly am not afraid of being raped by a guy. He would have to be gigantic to pull it off.

    That's because I'm waiting ~48 hours to see if there are multiple replies, as I mentioned in my original post.

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  • DeswaDeswa Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Will this be bro rape or garden variety rape?

    If the former, don't forget to bring along a Gamecube, some Natty Ice, Dave? Cook CD's and the big black dildo (X-Box?).
    Why not both?

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    jhogan wrote:
    Well he hasn't PM'd me with any contact info. I honestly am not afraid of being raped by a guy. He would have to be gigantic to pull it off.

    That's because I'm waiting ~48 hours to see if there are multiple replies, as I mentioned in my original post.

    Yeah, I just figured beforehand the thread wouldn't last that long. Well cheers to all.

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  • Gaming-ModuleGaming-Module Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    jhogan wrote:
    Well he hasn't PM'd me with any contact info. I honestly am not afraid of being raped by a guy. He would have to be gigantic to pull it off.

    That's because I'm waiting ~48 hours to see if there are multiple replies, as I mentioned in my original post.

    It'll be an all you can rape buffet.
    Deswa wrote:
    Will this be bro rape or garden variety rape?

    If the former, don't forget to bring along a Gamecube, some Natty Ice, Dave? Cook CD's and the big black dildo (X-Box?).
    Why not both?

    Isn't it Dane Cook? I'm kind of behind on bro times. Haven't had the urge to rape in awhile.

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Deusfaux wrote:
    apotheos wrote:
    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    but if someone else was picking it all up from him and THEY were willing to ship something up to me (I'd pay for it of course) then they'd know I was interested in those titles.... :oops:

    I'll ship you the ultimas if he gets back to me and or selects me.

    bitchin. i love you

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  • xeroismygodxeroismygod Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Deusfaux wrote:
    Deusfaux wrote:
    apotheos wrote:
    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    but if someone else was picking it all up from him and THEY were willing to ship something up to me (I'd pay for it of course) then they'd know I was interested in those titles.... :oops:

    I'll ship you the ultimas if he gets back to me and or selects me.

    bitchin. i love you

    I mostly want his copy of Wing Commander IV. It would be the jewel in my crown. I am almost willing to suck dick for that game. Emphasis on the almost.

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  • EinhanderEinhander __BANNED USERS regular
    edited January 2007
    I mostly want his copy of Wing Commander IV. It would be the jewel in my crown. I am almost willing to suck dick for that game. Emphasis on the almost.

    So you're saying there's a chance

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Deusfaux wrote:
    Deusfaux wrote:
    apotheos wrote:
    He is only doing local deals. I don't need people griping or posting wish lists in this thread.

    but if someone else was picking it all up from him and THEY were willing to ship something up to me (I'd pay for it of course) then they'd know I was interested in those titles.... :oops:

    I'll ship you the ultimas if he gets back to me and or selects me.

    bitchin. i love you

    I mostly want his copy of Wing Commander IV. It would be the jewel in my crown. I am almost willing to suck dick for that game. Emphasis on the almost.


    ironic because thats one the first games i ever received in full as a gift... The Dragon ship is sweet ass

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  • LavaKnightLavaKnight Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I am not willing to drive 400 miles for this, but that list is impressive.

    Good luck with the not getting raped. He's probably just a guy with too much clutter. I had to throw out a lot of my old gigantic pc boxes when I moved because they took up so much goddamn space. I only kept the boxes to Baldur's Gate 2 and Deus Ex.

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  • RaslinRaslin Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    That's actually damned tempting. I live in the east bay. I would have to bart over to get it, and probably bring a couple friends to help carry the stuff... But there is the whole rape thing...

    Then again, maybe I can get my gay friend to drive us. If there's games, we all win. If there's rape... well, the gay guy wins, and me and my friends can go hang out in san francisco...

    I'll give my friends a call tomorrow. Maybe we'd be interested. I'm sure us five would get some good use out of those games. What area of san fran you live in?

    (If its castro... I'll be leaning more towards the rape thing ;) )

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  • jhoganjhogan Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Raslin wrote:
    I'll give my friends a call tomorrow. Maybe we'd be interested. I'm sure us five would get some good use out of those games. What area of san fran you live in?

    (If its castro... I'll be leaning more towards the rape thing ;) )

    Upper Haight, at Haight & Cole.

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  • Disco BanditDisco Bandit Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Raslin wrote:
    (If its castro )

    D:

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  • ze swift classze swift class Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Raslin wrote:
    (If its castro )

    D:

    Hahaha.

    I want in on this action. The free stuff, I mean. :wink: I live in SF, and haight street is a 10 minute stoplight commute. But I am so terribly lazy...

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