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Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Picked up this game not realizing it's missing components, so here goes... Gate assembly for right side of playfield. Solenoid and striker for chime bar in backbox. Two bumper posts for bottom outlanes. Thanks, GRY

Archived from groups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg (More info?) I'm currently in act 2, slogging along with Finala back in the dryad area (Act 1) and had some progress on a quest that I started in Act 1 - Lilana (sp?)'s quest for finding something that can only be found in Aman'lu, being...

Archived from groups: alt.games.champ-man (More info?) Like I've been posting here for a few months saying I'm playing CM 01/02, managing Real Madrid buying 1 player per year to see how long I can keep the team competitive with only 1 world class player coming each year: 2002 Joaquim 2003...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) I need to replace the 25 inch monitor. Anything I should know before I start the job. Is it difficult to get out of cabinet ? djmartell@aol.com

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) What is up with the hippy-looking drop targets? I think it is a really good game and I played it for the first time yesterday. I just couldn't figure out if the hippy look was some inside Nascar thing or if there were just already too many...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I was just looking through EBay and noticed this auction. ://cgi.ebay.com/star-trek-next-generation-pinball-special-chip-set_W0QQitemZ6205680541QQcategoryZ13727QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem They say the chip has 20 off the wall...

Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad (More info?) Here's a rules question full of all sorts of technical nits I have trouble keeping straight: Malkavian Dementia: Take control of a ready Malkavian that another Methuselah controls until your next untap phase. Winchester Mansion...

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.sega-dreamcast (More info?) I recently picked up a hkt-01 dev system at a garage sale. It looks in good condition and powers up fine but it seems that the bios was wiped. Does anyone know where I can download a copy of this?

Archived from groups: rec.games.frp.dnd (More info?) First, a little speech from the soapbox: I've been on the internet since 1988, before there was the "world wide web" and have been a part of online D&D discussions through the original usenet and listserv systems. Back when there was...

Archived from groups: alt.games.final-fantasy (More info?) Hi I have a WAR 24 and MNK 32. I am looking for a static party on lakshmi

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Manual on this one isn't too hot. Just curious if anyone is familiar with this one before I yank it out. Horizontal size seems to be out of whack, but not by much. maybe 1" to 1.5" on either side of the screen too short...

Archived from groups: alt.games.diablo2 (More info?) Ok, so that's a lame subject, but you get the point. After years of stupid D2, I've finally embraced the Axe as my favorite weapon. Why? Generally moderate str requirements, very low dex requirements, heavy damage, OK swing speed, and...

Archived from groups: alt.games.diablo2 (More info?) I've tried various games -- like World of Warcraft which has bored me to tears after a few months and Guild Wars which is just too cold and distant for my taste. Yes, I'm going back to Diablo II. (It's either that or Wizardy 8, but I"m...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I have noticed that some IJ's have yellow flippers and some have white. What color should they be?

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) ok..help folks... i got a question and hope for an answer! i own a chicago coins machine.. (casino 1972) and during the "display" mode..i get a little dimming in the lights when the blinkers go on and off.... and when the game is played...

Archived from groups: alt.games.neopets (More info?) Something has happened! A green scorchio flies past and says 'Hope you are having fun!' i never get any RE's never mind good ones :(

Archived from groups: alt.games.everquest (More info?) Guilds, no less than individual characters, gain strength through grinding. For individuals, grinding is done against trash mobs, dark blue done solo, or yellow/white in groups, done in quantity over long periods, preferably at camps where...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I have a customer that his machine does not go past 2 players. I can manually advance the coin unit, and it will play 3 and 4 players. My thinking is there's a setting to limit the players. He nor I have a Manual for this, so could someone...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) First of all, my BSD and CFTBL needed hole protection. I read all the time about the perfect products that Cliffy produces, so i thought i give it a shot. I set my expectations before i go and buy something..... (something a seller always...

Archived from groups: alt.games.myst (More info?) I've posted screenshots of a problem I've experienced with Uru: Complete Chronicles. I just bought this new off the shelf at Target this week, have since updated DirectX all the way (9.0c) and all of my video and display drivers (running 3D via...

Archived from groups: alt.games.battlefield1942 (More info?) This is off topic but that dont matter. Tomorrow at 10 a.m. eastern there will be a moment of silence for those lost in Hurricane Katrina. Also remember to say prayer for the survivors in LA, MS, AL, and FL they got their asseskicked...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Great game in outstanding condition, but wow, that is an awfully expensive game. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13725&item=6205196410

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) I found a "schistosome". Nethack help has no knowlege of this. Any source divers? Or does my system have a worm? I would like to thank "Fred" for his bones pile from Hearse in which he was killed by a cave spider on Mine level 6.

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I need help, to many games with not a lot of room. Also with fall coming quickly Id love to get a motorcycle and get some riding time in before winter hits so I need to sell these. Here is a list of games I have for sale, the price is...

Archived from groups: alt.games.half-life (More info?) I just ran it with the new rig. 81.56 fps at 1280x1024, reflect all, 4x AA, 8x Aniso, no VSync, all else High. What's to massage or tweak? what else can I add? McG.

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) My wife has recently started playing WoW. We have found out that since her character and my character are on the same account we'll never get a chance to play the game simultaneously. We need to get 2 accounts to avoid her levelling up a...

Archived from groups: alt.games.diablo2 (More info?) I thought that i got an ok drop tonight. My highest ever rune dropped from my Necros Hellforge which to most is low but for me it's High. Mal. Then not 5 minutes later a Windforce dropped from the Venom Lord Boss from the seals in Chaos...

Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Hi All, It's far too easy to be wise after the event. So here's a pro-active challenge - what should be done to address the aftermath of Katrina, including all aviation matters? Regards, John Ward

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) The dev team didn't really think of everything when it came to gremlins. Yes, I cite the original 1984 movie where the protagonists went about killing gremlins with the flash from a camera. My monk's expensive camera only blinded...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games (More info?) whenever i play a game the frame rate of the game is displayed in the top right corner in yellow and if it is zero then it is red how can i make the frame rate disappear

Archived from groups: alt.games.the-sims (More info?) I was just playing the game and something strange happened. My Sim just went to the campus and some guy came onto the lot and told him to start working out.. This happen much?

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.arcade.collecting,rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace (More info?) A couple of my machines have white lines when the screen is black. I remember seeing posts address this, but I don't remember how to fix this. Thanks in advance!

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Subject: ANN: Launch of pinball.enthusiast.group Newsgroup This is to announce the creation and launch of a newsgroup which will be focused on providing discussion and help for the pinball community. It will operate very similar as...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Forget the "just can't we all get along" thing. That's not what I want to ask. I just want people to remember what this ng is about: pinball. And nothing but pinball. There are hundreds of ngs for other issues, from legal to local...

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) At 2:30 am on Labor Day, I finished a frustrated labor of ascension. The RNG chose to be extremely stingy: - I did not have magic resistance until my first wish in the Castle. - Multiple thrones only provided genocide of...

Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad (More info?) Deck Name : Bay and Howl for Your Trophy Author : Norman S. Brown Jr Description : My first attempt to turn Samantha into a trophy bearer. This is much more focused on diablerie than any of my other Trophy Decks. You overwhelm...

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) Level 29 Warlock Orc Do things follow you further at higher levels? Seems that I used to be able to run out of a beasties zone and he would soon turn around and go back, now they seem to follow me for miles slowly killing me. I was in...

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) I was in a (noob) party where we had N/G (as I always ask for that). And the lock was upset that he could not role on N items like mail and axes. Then we wend to a system of typing n and g at every item, which I thought was stupid and...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Hey Guys, I found this one kind of funny. Either we are talking about forgetting to cut holes in cabinet decals or we have a photoshop job :)...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Got one of these this past weekend, and noticed the clock in the head is a Xerox copy, cut and taped to the motor. Was this a plastic? A sticker? Does any one have one they'd part with? Toddyt