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Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) Usually a monster is either peaceful or hostile to you. What's up with these unicorns? They jump around you very fast. Sometimes they don't do anything. Sometimes they kick you (and very bad I might add). Are they peaceful or...

Hello, my HP pavilion laptop slopped working. Was working fine. After having it unplugged for 2 days, I plugged it back in along with usb to mouse , printer and external hard drive then powered up. mouse driver, internal and external hard drive and cd drive lights started flashing every few...

ok, supposedly this is the world's most famous gamer... and rightly so since he's talked about on Tom's and other websites. Now, I was looking at a picture of this guy.. I figured out why he's good. He has an unfair advantage. He has a lazy right eye. Check out the picture of him on...

Archived from groups: rec.games.frp.super-heroes (More info?) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN, TX, June 22, 2005 UNIgames has just published Living Legends, the new superhero role-playing game from writer/artist Jeff Dee. Living Legends is the sequel to Villains & Vigilantes, one of the...

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) I have the impression, DiamondRobin is dead... DiamondRobin, the chaotic human barbarian ascended today after more than a month (real time) and 53515 moves (nethack time). After this character has been started by someone (unknown...

Archived from groups: rec.games.frp.dnd (More info?) http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/GiantITP/ootscript?SK=200 So here's a question: can horses initiate grapples? There's nothing in the rules forbidding them from doing so, but, well, geez. Opinions? Laszlo

Pal games in hong kong for 360?

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I remember playing a game as kid in the 70/80's that had a ball saver post between the flippers, maybe it was later on - the memory's not so good anymore. The ball saver post, was red plastic post that normally was flush with the playfield...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Anyone see the same display frame on all but two of the possible pictures on this auction? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6194438283&category=13721&rd=1 Would you think no batteries or acid damage? Jim Knight

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Found a GNR at a garage sale yesterday afternoon. The guy is asking $3200 for it; playfield/cab/translight/dmd all appear to be in good/very good shape. I have no idea if this is a good price or not . . . I don't know much about Data East...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Curently working on 2 Gallag (GALLAGA Bootlegs), both have the same issue. the audio chip overheats and blows. The original chip is a HA1388 and the smoke in a few minutes. On one of the boards, someone has put in a MOD card...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I have a REALLY NICE BSD, people keep saying they want to buy it and then they pull out... So i am not holding it for anyone anymore. First one at my house with the money gets it. So hear it is, no fade anywhere, looks and works great, No...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Within the last 24 hours, my two favorite games died of different causes. Here's the run down. Crystal Castles was running great for about an hour straight, then froze up on the "enter your initials" screen. I powered it...

Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) Do any of the group members have any experience using the Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 3.4 GHz Extreme edition in Flight Sim 2004? I'm bidding for one on EBay and have just been outbid, not sure if I should carry on? Basically...

Archived from groups: alt.games.neopets (More info?) I am as far as the Dank Cave level 2. According to a map, when I get there I have to go to the right. and 2 steps before the end I have to go down. However, I cant go down...... any hints? Thanks Henny

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Forgive me, but I am a newbie and I have recently started to restore a Gyruss arcade machine I picked up at a yard sale for $15. So far I had to replace a power supply, and all works fine. The only real problems so far is...

I really like these two cpus but can't decide if AMD or Intel is better. I will be using my computer for gaming and already have a XFX Radeon HD 6770. Intel...

I was wondering whether there's a way to do that or if anyone knows where i can find this sound or something similar to it on the internet.

Well firstly, let me tell you a little about myself. I am 15 and from Australia. I have previously had crappy laptops, but would like to build my own desktop gaming rig. Here are the specs: Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX670 2GB ASUS DCU...

Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?) I had a couple of amusing (though not very helpful! ;0)) replies from the two Dons when I first posted this on 2nd July. However, the problem persists and on approach to Corfu in the PMDG 737-700 last night I put the gear down...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) ok, I have an AR board that has this exact layout: http://www.elektronforge.com/Images/AR1_3.jpg That is an A034485-03. The difference between a -03 board and a -01 is supposed to be the big caps near the speaker test...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) All, I have a Mat Mania board that has sound issues. You can only hear the "One....two....three!!!!" very faintly. There are no other sounds present. I **think** this has been caused by the board being plugged into its harness...

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) Recently I have been playing the tty version of Nethack on nethack.alt.org, and a few other telnet sites. I noticed a nice feature in the tty version which is lacking (i think) in the Window$ version. In the status line, your...

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Archived from groups: alt.games.diablo,alt.games.diablo2 (More info?) Hello group, I've been playing Diablo 2 / LOD for about 3 years now, on and off, but I only recently found out about these two newsgroups. There're several things that I just can't quite figure out myself and hope I can...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Anyone have a working game in their collection or know of one around? I have a chance to buy one that's been hacked on big time and might need to ask some questions before I jump in to try and save this one. Thanks. Brian Saunders Pinballs...

Archived from groups: alt.games.final-fantasy,rec.sport.football.college,rec.sport.pro-wrestling,alt.impeach.bush,alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys (More info?) This really isn't mvch of a svrprise since america is still battling over ridicvlovs ideas like creationism. america is the only...

i would be much appreciative, £630 is the maximum budget, i want it to play minecraft+tf2+some other games in the future if possible :) i dont need a monitor or keyboard or mouse or windows professional ;D

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.misc (More info?) Has anybody tried this Dungeon Crawl variant? http://www.interq.or.jp/libra/oohara/crawl-alternative/index.html Many of the changes seem a litte... extreme. The very idea of messing with Sigmund, for instance, gives me the creeps. It...

I ordered an OCZ Fatality 550w from newegg the other day. Came in today. Opened up the box. Plugged the PSU to the wall. No response. Tried flicking the switch. Changing outlets. Fan doesn't even spin. Was my PSU DOA? Will I have to RMA? How do I do that?

Hi All, I've been a Toms Hardware fan for quite some years now, and this is sadly my first post. I need some professional advice in regards to memory clocks, and core clocks. Long story short, I'm currently running a Dell 24" monitor at 1900x1200 resolution, and I'm sick and tired of...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Have a "tested working" galaxian board here that I bought. Plugged it in and it squealed like a stuck pig. Took the board out and noticed the daugterboard was plugged in backwards. Plugged it in the correct way, and it...

about 31-32 idle 34-36 after a while of low end things like web browsing, Skype, etc. 40 - 44 In games like Team Fortress 2 43 - 50 in high end things like Battlefield 3.

what does those temperatures mean?

Hello everyone, First I wish to inform you that I don't live in the United States and in my country hardware choices are limited. Moreover, since I have almost finished selecting hardware for my would be gaming rig the parts list you would find below, and I wish to have your assistance and...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Looking to make a trip to see Lloyd but want to know what to expect. What does he have left? Certainly, not everything is $65.....right? Thanks-Mark

Approximate Purchase Date: beginning of next month Budget Range: 400 - 800 System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, movies (both blu-ray and dvd), music production, internet Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com Country...

Archived from groups: rec.games.roguelike.nethack (More info?) Quick question: Is it possible to avoid the penalty for killing peaceful monsters by standing next to them and putting on a ring of conflict?

Archived from groups: rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad (More info?) Warning Sirens Columbus 6/29/2005 The Guardtower Game store Columbus, Ohio USA 36 players 2r+f Final Standings Final Rank Name Prelim GWs Prelim VPs Final VPs TPs 1 Brad Cashdollar 2 7 3...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade (More info?) Hello my IT guy told me this is the best way to get answers on the Net. Gougle Groups. He did tell me to seach first before asking questions. I did and I am still confused. I have a few games I want to switch over to tokens is this...