2014 Together Retro Calendar

[fastbilly1]

We all have computers. I don't think it's too big an issue. And I'm saying that as a guy who doesn't especially like PC gaming.

I don't know...Mephikun probably won't be able to play any of those games unless they have been ported to the NookTablet.

Okay, We NEARLY all have computers.

Well Ultima 3 will run on a Nexus 7, so IV should be able to aswell:

[SpaceBooger]

Here are my takes:
I don't like the multi port requirement. Most games have multi ports and can be emulated if needed. This should not hold a game back: ie Crash

As for voting, lets categorize months and do a poll with games that fit that category. Plus we don't need to have every genres represented - the number of platformers makes it understandable to have multiple months for that category.
+1 megaman

[Violent By Design]

Yeah the multiple port thing sounds a little dated and strange.

[Ack]

Here are my takes:
I don't like the multi port requirement. Most games have multi ports and can be emulated if needed. This should not hold a game back: ie Crash

Yeah the multiple port thing sounds a little dated and strange.

Condoning emulation or the appearance of it can lead to legal repercussions we would rather not have to deal with.

[Valkyrie-Favor]

I think more ubiquitous systems like PC and PS1 should be allowed, even if there's only one version available. A PS1 game will work on any Playstation system or on an emulator, so if everyone wants to play Crash or Trap Gunner it should be alright.

[Menegrothx]

2012's Together Retro had Command & Conquer (RTS). Wouldn't it be better for sake of diversity to choose a turn based strategy game (Master of Orion 2) rather than another real time strategy game (Starcraft/Warcraft)?

Is there any particular reason to choose castle of the Winds over NetHack? I haven't played that one myself so I don't know. I think it'd be better to choose a more well known title before delving into more obscure titles in an already obscure genre, that hasn't been covered before. NetHack is such an important game, yet many people aren't even aware of it. I guess it's up to votes, but NetHack is the more important title in the genre.

Oct: Phantasmagoria (Adv) & Blood (FPS)

On the previous page, Deus Ex had one more vote than Blood and Longest Journey and Phantasmagoria were tied. Now with BoringSupreez's votes Deus Ex has 1 more vote and Longest Journey, Gabriel Knight and Phantasmagoria are all tied with 4 votes, so how come you chose those two?

As for PC only stuff - no, not everyone games on a PC. I don't, I know jmbarnes101 doesn't, and a few others who can speak up for themselves if they like.

And not every one games on consoles. Does that mean you shouldn't be able to nominate games that are only available on consoles? Weren't you the one who nominated Red Earth/Warzard (a nomination I personally support)? That's an arcade exclusive, which means either playing it on a PC (emulator) or buying the arcade board: Far more people own PCs (every one who posts on this forum) than own arcade cabs/consolized arcade machines. Even compared to consoles there's a lot less compatibility issues on PCs (ie there are dozens of different console platforms and not nearly all members own all of them, where as a modern PC can run 1980s and 1990 PC games).

Isn't the whole point of this club to present a diverse list of different games and make people play classics, hidden gems etc they normally wouldn't play and play games/genres that are outside their comfort zones?

[Violent By Design]

Here are my takes:
I don't like the multi port requirement. Most games have multi ports and can be emulated if needed. This should not hold a game back: ie Crash

Yeah the multiple port thing sounds a little dated and strange.

Condoning emulation or the appearance of it can lead to legal repercussions we would rather not have to deal with.

Can it really? I mean it's not like anyone is telling Racketboy to say go bootleg this game on his site.

I mean the site has an entire article on beat em ups. If people have no problem with using Mame (and this is something that people talk about using openly all the time here, even people who claim to be against emulation), then that is advocating emulation. To me there is no difference between bootlegging an arcade game and a TG-16 game, and the likelihood of either getting someone in trouble is non existent.

[Ack]

Here are my takes:
I don't like the multi port requirement. Most games have multi ports and can be emulated if needed. This should not hold a game back: ie Crash

Yeah the multiple port thing sounds a little dated and strange.

Condoning emulation or the appearance of it can lead to legal repercussions we would rather not have to deal with.

Can it really? I mean it's not like anyone is telling Racketboy to say go boot leg this game on his site.

It wouldn't take much. Say we tell people to emulate a Star Wars-based video game, let's say...Super Star Wars. It only came out on the SNES and Virtual Console. And then Disney gets wind and sends us a cease-and-desist letter because we are telling people to violate their copyright and potentially providing a means to do so(such as someone linking a website that has a ROM). If we fail to comply within the amount of time they specify, they can take us to court(and it being Disney, they would too).

From then on, we regularly accrue legal costs as a pitiful handful of average guys from a variety of backgrounds go up against the full weight of Disney's legal department. It doesn't matter if we have a chance to win, Disney will keep doing whatever they can to prolong the fight, because we'll be hemorraging money while we do it. If we win in a timely manner, they'll do their best to delay and appeal. They know how to do this because they have plenty of experience. That's how most major corporations win legal battles, and a rich and soulless empire like Disney would be more than happy to do it to little guys like us.

[mjmjr25]

As for PC only stuff - no, not everyone games on a PC. I don't, I know jmbarnes101 doesn't, and a few others who can speak up for themselves if they like.

And not every one games on consoles. Does that mean you shouldn't be able to nominate games that are only available on consoles? Weren't you the one who nominated Red Earth/Warzard (a nomination I personally support)? That's an arcade exclusive, which means either playing it on a PC (emulator) or buying the arcade board: Far more people own PCs (every one who posts on this forum) than own arcade cabs/consolized arcade machines. Even compared to consoles there's a lot less compatibility issues on PCs (ie there are dozens of different console platforms and not nearly all members own all of them, where as a modern PC can run 1980s and 1990 PC games).

Maybe you missed the previous couple pages. This was in response to members saying EVERYONE has a pc. Thus, PC games should be considered failsafe.

I don't care which games people nominate, which platforms, or ultimately what ends up picked - simply pointing out that "everyone" is an assumption and inaccurate.

But really what I think you said was +1 for Warzard, which should bring it to 4 or 5 now? Me, you, pierrot, and I thought a couple others?

If not...more Warzard talk, please.

[BoneSnapDeez]

The multiple port thing is a good idea.

Some people don't like to emulate. Some don't have the technical know-how.

Also, many of use TR as an excuse to buy a new game or two - but I'm not going to do that if I don't own the console. And I'm not buying a console for one game.

Lastly, if the game is short enough some of us will try out multiple versions and compare them. For instance, if Lost Vikings is chosen I plan on playing it on SNES, Genesis and maybe Amiga CD32.