VIDEO GAME DRAFT - Round Ten Discussion [Archive]

gravedigger

11-21-2002, 10:59 AM

I've had my Round 10 pick chosen since the beginning of the draft- a game that is a classic to me, but I believe is virtually unknown to the rest of the universe. But I must say I'm surprised at the number of great games still left on my list of potentials. I think that's because of all the PC games that have been drafted.

Sir Pinch-a-Loaf

11-21-2002, 11:07 AM

i think that i have the ultimate pick. granted, i know that it'll divide the crowd, half will say what the fuck, and half will (hopefully) realize it for the genious pick that it is...

now nobody go and fucking take it.... :mad:

Dan Whitehead

11-21-2002, 11:54 AM

gravedigger41:
I've had my Round 10 pick chosen since the beginning of the draft- a game that is a classic to me, but I believe is virtually unknown to the rest of the universe.This is exactly what I've done.

CHAOS: The Battle Of The Wizards is the finest strategy game ever written. It's deceptively simple, but repeated play reveals amazing depth. And all in a program smaller than the average JPEG.

If anyone else has heard of this game, you are my friend for life. If you've never heard of this game and I've piqued your interest, here's some links where you can download the ROM version. The author of the game (Julian Gollop, who went on to create Laser Squad and work on the X-COM series) has made it public domain.

Review of CHAOS: <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/michaelfraser/trb/games/chaos.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Game info and download link: <a href="http://www.cartwright33.freeserve.co.uk/spectrum/chaos.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>

ZX Spectrum Emulator: <a href="http://www.cartwright33.freeserve.co.uk/spectrum/specdownloads/zx32.exe" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Ludwig

11-21-2002, 01:26 PM

Micah, check your PMs please!

Gemini

11-21-2002, 01:29 PM

Sir_Pinch-a-Loaf:
i think that i have the ultimate pick. granted, i know that it'll divide the crowd, half will say what the fuck, and half will (hopefully) realize it for the genious pick that it is...

now nobody go and fucking take it....Yes, my pick is the same way, except I believe the amount of "What the fuck?" reactions will be greater. If you go before me, then your game had better not me mine! If you're after me, then the day is mine.

Micah, you got my PM, correct?

Micah Robinson

11-21-2002, 01:33 PM

Got all the PMs.

Sir Pinch-a-Loaf

11-21-2002, 02:03 PM

Gemini:
Sir_Pinch-a-Loaf:
i think that i have the ultimate pick. granted, i know that it'll divide the crowd, half will say what the fuck, and half will (hopefully) realize it for the genious pick that it is...

now nobody go and fucking take it....Yes, my pick is the same way, except I believe the amount of "What the fuck?" reactions will be greater. If you go before me, then your game had better not me mine! If you're after me, then the day is mine.

Micah, you got my PM, correct?You go before me. oh please oh please oh please not mine.

Sir Pinch-a-Loaf

11-21-2002, 02:17 PM

oh praise the heavens it wasn't mine, Gemini. Though I must say that Samba made my shortlist...but since I've never played it, i was just going off reputation, and I wasn't sure whether to take it.

otisthecat

11-21-2002, 02:31 PM

Great pick with Zaxxon mikah, just one more of many games that have popped up that had been completely wiped from my memory over the years.

Gemini

11-21-2002, 02:48 PM

It's maraca-rific!

Sir Pinch-a-Loaf

11-21-2002, 03:32 PM

i luv me some Earthworm Jim, but after the sequel got picked, i felt that taking the original would be moot, even though I like the original better. Oh, and it was better on Genesis :p .

Dennis

11-21-2002, 03:35 PM

Micah, are you coming to the Bond film tonight?

What does that have to do with the video game draft?

If you are coming tonight I'm kicking your ass for the Zaxxon pick.

Michael Rabattino

11-21-2002, 03:37 PM

Alright, who picked Earthworm Jim 2? Because I checked the lists and didn't see it ANYWHERE. If someone did indeed take it, i'd like to rescind my pick.

gravedigger

11-21-2002, 03:47 PM

Verbal Kint:
Alright, who picked Earthworm Jim 2? Because I checked the lists and didn't see it ANYWHERE. If someone did indeed take it, i'd like to rescind my pick.Confessor took EJ2 in ROUND FOUR.

Why rescind?

You can't call Guyute a mook

11-21-2002, 04:19 PM

Damn you Mikah! ZAXXON was to be mine! Oh well, I got to pick my favorite console fighter instead...yay for me!

gravedigger

11-21-2002, 04:25 PM

KI Gold. NICE. That was my back-up fighter selection. The only things I take issue with on that game are the lack of announcer and the way you have to finish the final boss. I spent many, many hours with this game throughout the time the N64 occupied a slot in my entertainment center.

gravedigger

11-21-2002, 05:37 PM

Skuljagger...does ANYONE know this game? You battle pirates taking advantage of all the magical bubblegum littered along the various environments. Sounds dumb, but it was much deeper. The instruction manual was a 90-page novella/hint book that you NEEDED to find all the hidden areas and treasure. It took the whole "easter egg" gimmick to a new level and also featured branching game paths and alternate endings (if I remember correctly). The gameplay was relatively basic, but the mountains of secrets were the game's saving grace. The graphics were rather sharp, if simple, and it featured one of the best scores I remember in a SNES game.

Sadly, I do not own the game. Ignoring the fact that I was an poor, unemployed high school freshman, it was so expensive the parents wouldn't pop for it for my birthday or any other gift-giving holiday.

Micah Robinson

11-21-2002, 05:41 PM

Killer Instinct Gold. The only game where you can do one hit on someone, and then trigger an unstoppable 586-hit combo to end the match without them even knowing what hit them.

Blunt

11-21-2002, 05:48 PM

Naaaaaah there's also Marvel vs Capcom 2.

Michael Rabattino

11-21-2002, 05:49 PM

Blunt, is there anywhere I can download a copy of Loom? At all? I bet it's hard to find.

Blunt

11-21-2002, 06:01 PM

Verbal, you can get it <a href="http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=655" target="_blank">here</a>

Michael Rabattino

11-21-2002, 06:22 PM

Cool, thanks a lot.

Michael Rabattino

11-21-2002, 06:38 PM

Well no wonder the files weren't working, that link is only a patch to the floppy version. Dang....

Oh well...

Blunt

11-21-2002, 06:44 PM

Shit sorry man, hadn't noticed that. Well, you can always try doing a google search for "Loom abandonware". If that fails, I think you can order a pack with floppy versions of Loom, Zack McCracken, Indiana Jones and Monkey Island on LucasArts website for 20$.

Michael Rabattino

11-21-2002, 06:55 PM

No problem, you didn't know.

Yeah, I may do that. Not like those games aren't worth it and there are a few in some of their packs that I haven't played, or don't have anymore.

You can't call Guyute a mook

11-21-2002, 09:17 PM

gravedigger41:
Skuljagger...does ANYONE know this game? You battle pirates taking advantage of all the magical bubblegum littered along the various environments. Sounds dumb, but it was much deeper. The instruction manual was a 90-page novella/hint book that you NEEDED to find all the hidden areas and treasure. It took the whole "easter egg" gimmick to a new level and also featured branching game paths and alternate endings (if I remember correctly). The gameplay was relatively basic, but the mountains of secrets were the game's saving grace. The graphics were rather sharp, if simple, and it featured one of the best scores I remember in a SNES game.

Sadly, I do not own the game. Ignoring the fact that I was an poor, unemployed high school freshman, it was so expensive the parents wouldn't pop for it for my birthday or any other gift-giving holiday.I remember the game fondly. I unfortunately didn't think of it in time though..alas...

voltes5

11-21-2002, 09:32 PM

Unfortunately, "Loom" is still not abandonware (but there's probably one out there). I also visited Lucasarts' website and they don't seem to be selling it anymore. I will have to dig through my floppy-disk-based games and see if I have it in hand.

Dan Laugharn

11-21-2002, 09:51 PM

Blunt:
Naaaaaah there's also Marvel vs Capcom 2.Best I've ever pulled is 186.

Blunt

11-21-2002, 10:01 PM

Wow. Impressive. Which character did you use for that. I think the best I did was around 130 or something like that.

Dan Laugharn

11-21-2002, 10:35 PM

I had Iron Man, Cable, and Dark Sakura on my team with full super.

You can't call Guyute a mook

11-22-2002, 02:15 AM

Well, I guess I'll be the first one to say this, but I have had a great time with this draft. This has been the first one that I have been a part of, and I must say, it is a lot more fun that I thought it could be. I am simply amazed by everyone's taste in videogames, and how closely they mirror mine. Kudos to everyone on their lists (except for the fuckers that took my games...Kid Icarus belongs to me! :) ).

Here's to a great time had in the Sewer, once again.

flyarz

11-22-2002, 09:29 AM

Micah, you have a PM. And maybe it's from me.

Micah Robinson

11-22-2002, 09:54 AM

Flyers, that is a BRILLIANT pick that I will be honored to make for you. I wish I could say more, but I don't want to tip anyone off to it.

It's a very personal game for me and a whole lot of people, I would guess.

Gemini

11-22-2002, 12:12 PM

The suspense is killing me!

(But I don't think anyone can beat the sheer weirdness of my pick. :)

Dan Laugharn

11-22-2002, 01:00 PM

Tetris Attack, what a damn awesome game. Stewart, I salute you.

Goose®

11-22-2002, 01:14 PM

Sir Pinch, a clever and unique pick. Wish I would have thought of that one. Kudos.

Matt Goldberg

11-22-2002, 02:44 PM

I'd like to applaude Confessor, Sir Pinch, and Goose for three great picks. At this point, I would normally curse alot and wish terrible deaths upon all of you, but I know what game I want to be my final pick. The chewer who takes it from me will suffer more pain than what comes from playing my third-round pick.

otisthecat

11-22-2002, 03:26 PM

mikah912:
Killer Instinct Gold. The only game where you can do one hit on someone, and then trigger an unstoppable 586-hit combo to end the match without them even knowing what hit them."killer combo" "massive combo" "ULTRA COMBO!"
My first CHUD draft, had fun, hope to be included in some more!

Boomstick

11-22-2002, 03:43 PM

my first draft, too, hopefully not my last. while i feel pretty good about my draftlist, and had a slight advantage with being 1st pick, damn, you guys all made some GREAT lists. i'm humbled.

You can't call Guyute a mook

11-22-2002, 03:48 PM

Great pick Cheese..that was going to be mine, but then I remembered KI:Gold.

Michael Rabattino

11-22-2002, 03:58 PM

Can't wait to see what Flyers picked.

I'm kinda disappointed with my final pick, but it's not like I was really trying to win this thing. I do hope my list is strong enough but I had such a great time doing this, it doesn't even matter. Didn't realize something like this could be so much fun. I'm gonna be in every draft from here on in.

And credit to Micah for one hell of a job.

otisthecat

11-22-2002, 04:01 PM

How is the winner chosen?

gravedigger

11-22-2002, 04:08 PM

otisthecat:
How is the winner chosen?Voting.

It's a sin Golden Axe lasted until the final round. I contemplated taking that game for so long I decided to not take it, if that makes sense. Great pick.

Matt Goldberg

11-22-2002, 04:15 PM

Verbal Kint:
And credit to Micah for one hell of a job.I second that. Bravo, Micah.

Andrew Sweeney

11-22-2002, 04:21 PM

Thanks Micah, for the vigilance...

As for Golden Axe, I thought of it in the car today, but immediately discounted it saying, "There's no way it's still available." Came back to check, lo and behold, there it is...

billylove

11-22-2002, 04:27 PM

I picked the best strategy, War, and first Person shooters I could think of. All I needed was my most played Racer.

I picked San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing.

If you haven't ever played it, please do. Damn fun. And this is the only game I know of that you can almost fly in the car.

Michael Rabattino

11-22-2002, 04:39 PM

I picked the best FPS ever, IMHO, and the best CRPG ever, IMHO. So hopefully that's worth something. A lot of other gems, too.

But heck, we ALL have gems.

Dan Laugharn

11-22-2002, 05:04 PM

Well, billy, your list would be OK, but for two of your big three, people had drafted the better versions before you (Civ II and Rush: The Rock)

otisthecat

11-22-2002, 05:13 PM

gravedigger41:
[QUOTE]It's a sin Golden Axe lasted until the final round.I could have sworn that was drafted long ago.

Frost

11-22-2002, 05:33 PM

otisthecat:
gravedigger41:
[QUOTE]It's a sin Golden Axe lasted until the final round.I could have sworn that was drafted long ago.I thought so too, but I may have been thinking of Gauntlet.

Boomstick

11-22-2002, 05:40 PM

someone took gauntlet???

shit.

oh, wait. i'm done drafting. kidding.

golden axe IS a sweet pick. when we were little, we called it golden ass. but it was a pet name.

billylove

11-22-2002, 05:52 PM

Dantana:
Well, billy, your list would be OK, but for two of your big three, people had drafted the better versions before you (Civ II and Rush: The Rock)Ha ha ha ha!

Matt Goldberg

11-22-2002, 06:06 PM

Great pick, 86. Jezzball had me at my computer many hours just trying to pass ten levels.

Ludwig

11-22-2002, 06:23 PM

Micah, check your PMs!

BigRoundSailor

11-22-2002, 08:31 PM

Nice pick, flyers. I had a feeling someone would pick that one up in the draft. What a great game. Nothing like getting 3/4s of the way to Oregon, and then using up your last wagon tongue, or having all of your party die from typhoid. I think it's safe to say nearly everyone who went through school in the early 80's played this game.

voltes5

11-22-2002, 08:36 PM

I'm kinda sad that this is over. It's been a fun trip down memory lane for me. Thanks guys, and you all fucking rock! Except for Bret. May he grow a third testicle -- with cancer!

BigRoundSailor

11-22-2002, 09:02 PM

voltes5:
I'm kinda sad that this is over. It's been a fun trip down memory lane for me. Thanks guys, and you all fucking rock! Except for Bret. May he grow a third testicle -- with cancer!Wow, thanks! May I ask what pick of mine caused you to curse me with this terrible fate?

voltes5

11-22-2002, 09:23 PM

MOO. For fuck's sakes, I was in sheer agony when you chose that. And for the love of God, MOM as well! I never expected such insane strategy. Apparently, you've played such games well. Then FFT was a game I was never expecting to be chosen by you. Pretty much in PC territory -- then *BAM* -- freaking take that SquareSoft masterpiece. And since I'm in 3-letter acronym territory: SOB!

[Addendum: I also have to apologize for scolding you for misspelling Master of Magic. You were <swallows shaken pride> correct the first time -- it's without the "s." I am so ashamed. Though that doesn't negate the fact that you still deserve a cancerous third testicle!]

BigRoundSailor

11-22-2002, 09:42 PM

I am still quite shocked that FFT lasted as long as it did. I had it as a 4th round pick originally, knowing that it would go in the first three rounds. I decided to put it off and see how far it would go. What an amazing game.

As for MOM and MOO, well, they have the sole distinction of having been on my first PC, a Gateway 2000 486, for the entire time I owned it. No other game came close. I don't know about you, but I'me getting excited for MOO3, which should be out in the first week of Dec.

Now if only they would do a sequel to MOM....

BTW, may a small dog end up epoxied to your ass teeth-first for taking JK2.

Matt Goldberg

11-22-2002, 09:46 PM

Absolutely brilliant pick, Flyers. I don't know how much time I spent in third grade around a computer naming the family after people I didn't like and then putting the wagon in the worst conditions possible. Of course, there were other non-disturbed fun aspects to game.

Michael Rabattino

11-23-2002, 09:51 AM

Yes Flyers, awesome pick. I remember playing that in computer lab in like, 4th grade. Such a great game.

And I wanna congratulate everyone (especially Micah) for one helluva great draft.

flyarz

11-23-2002, 02:33 PM

mikah912:
Flyers, that is a BRILLIANT pick that I will be honored to make for you. I wish I could say more, but I don't want to tip anyone off to it.

It's a very personal game for me and a whole lot of people, I would guess.Thanks Micah, this is the gem I've been waiting to unleash.

Andrew Sweeney

11-23-2002, 07:32 PM

I can't believe my "hidden in plain sight" selection of Solitaire was taken. Well done to all involved.

Sir Pinch-a-Loaf

11-23-2002, 10:00 PM

Andrew Sweeney:
I can't believe my "hidden in plain sight" selection of Solitaire was taken. Well done to all involved.yeah, that was one that I thought NO ONE in their right mind would even consider. I'm kinda hoping that one is like a 'booyah' to everybody. :D

gravedigger

11-25-2002, 10:19 AM

Oregon trail...ah, the memories. ASSFACE has dysentery.

Great pick-up with Frogger, too. My favorite game for the trusty Intellivision.

Micah Robinson

11-25-2002, 12:33 PM

I'm glad that everyone enjoyed this, as I did as well.

It was a very smooth-moving draft overall, with almost no dropouts, and a pretty good voter turnout each round.

I understand that the Babe/Hunk Draft '03 is coming up next!

That's one to end all.

Kirby Drummond

11-25-2002, 12:37 PM

As no one loves pussy more than I do, I'm all for drafting chicks again, but seriously, another movie draft is really what we should do next. We've only had one. This is a movie site, right?

Micah Robinson

11-25-2002, 12:39 PM

Innocent X:
As no one loves pussy more than I do, I'm all for drafting chicks again, but seriously, another movie draft is really what we should do next. We've only had one. This is a movie site, right?Well, it's a possibility. The next one will DEFINITELY be either one of these two.

It's up to Nick. Whatever it is, he'll be resuming duties as Der Komissar.