Title: Hullo!
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 15:06:13 PM
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 15:06:13 PM
Potted bio: I'm a musician, artist, former software engineer, and general layabout in my early 40s, originally from Southampton but now inexplicably live near Doncaster.
I've dabbled in collecting for years, acquiring and disposing of the odd console here or there but never really amassing anything of note, but I've finally got the space and time to take it a little more seriously. Small beans at the moment -- a dozen consoles and 100-odd games -- but you've got to start somewhere! Mostly I'm collecting stuff I want to actually play (the whole "buying mint-in-box games that you'll never play" thing baffles me) which means some consoles are getting more love than others, but hopefully I'll eventually have a pretty good cross section of games across all platforms. I probably won't say much around here, but occasionally I'll pipe up and be argumentative about something or other...
I've dabbled in collecting for years, acquiring and disposing of the odd console here or there but never really amassing anything of note, but I've finally got the space and time to take it a little more seriously. Small beans at the moment -- a dozen consoles and 100-odd games -- but you've got to start somewhere! Mostly I'm collecting stuff I want to actually play (the whole "buying mint-in-box games that you'll never play" thing baffles me) which means some consoles are getting more love than others, but hopefully I'll eventually have a pretty good cross section of games across all platforms. I probably won't say much around here, but occasionally I'll pipe up and be argumentative about something or other...
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 26, 2013, 15:12:47 PM
Post by: Shadowrunner on September 26, 2013, 15:12:47 PM
Welcome 
 Nice pic, we have quite a few Dreamcast fans here, myself included!
 Nice pic, we have quite a few Dreamcast fans here, myself included!
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 15:30:36 PM
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 15:30:36 PM
Well it goes without saying that it's the greatest console EVAR!
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: Greyfox on September 26, 2013, 15:56:56 PM
Post by: Greyfox on September 26, 2013, 15:56:56 PM
Hiya fella, and welcome to the forum, sad to hear you won't be joining in to say much , some great guru's here and a great place to discuss or be informed by our elite :)
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: DreamcastRIP on September 26, 2013, 17:35:59 PM
Post by: DreamcastRIP on September 26, 2013, 17:35:59 PM
Welcome to RVG, ElB. :101:
P.S. Is your username in tribute to the 'glory days' of Electronics Boutique? :4:
P.S. Is your username in tribute to the 'glory days' of Electronics Boutique? :4:
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 17:42:57 PM
Post by: guest4832 on September 26, 2013, 17:42:57 PM
Quote from: "DreamcastRIP"P.S. Is your username in tribute to the 'glory days' of Electronics Boutique? :4:It's unrelated, and a long and convoluted story that will mean nothing to anyone.
I'd forgotten all about Electronics Boutique to be honest; The Wikipedias tell me they're now merged with GameStop, but I've not seen one since I lived in Florida in the late 80s/early 90s...
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: TL on September 26, 2013, 18:06:16 PM
Post by: TL on September 26, 2013, 18:06:16 PM
Quote from: "ElB"...occasionally I'll pipe up and be argumentative about something or other...
Oi! That is DreamcastRIP's job round here! :6:
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: DreamcastRIP on September 26, 2013, 18:43:23 PM
Post by: DreamcastRIP on September 26, 2013, 18:43:23 PM
Quote from: "ElB"Quote from: "DreamcastRIP"P.S. Is your username in tribute to the 'glory days' of Electronics Boutique? :4:It's unrelated, and a long and convoluted story that will mean nothing to anyone. :4:
Argument Clinic (//http)
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: zapiy on September 26, 2013, 19:54:20 PM
Post by: zapiy on September 26, 2013, 19:54:20 PM
Welcome aboard fella..
How did you find us?
Take a look at our interviews and reviews areas.. Makes for some great reading.
How did you find us?
Take a look at our interviews and reviews areas.. Makes for some great reading.
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: TrekMD on September 26, 2013, 20:35:35 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 26, 2013, 20:35:35 PM
Welcome to RVG!Â
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: DZ-Jay on September 27, 2013, 11:37:53 AM
Post by: DZ-Jay on September 27, 2013, 11:37:53 AM
Welcome, fella!!! It's always nice to get new people into these parts, if only to have fresh meat to pick on. :lol:
Just kidding! I hope you enjoy the forum and the community, and I hope that the Intellivision is one of those consoles you dedicate more time to--there, I've said it.
  Cheers!
  -dZ.
Just kidding! I hope you enjoy the forum and the community, and I hope that the Intellivision is one of those consoles you dedicate more time to--there, I've said it.
  Cheers!
  -dZ.
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: onthinice on October 04, 2013, 19:41:22 PM
Post by: onthinice on October 04, 2013, 19:41:22 PM
Hello and Welcome!
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: Fin on October 04, 2013, 20:38:27 PM
Post by: Fin on October 04, 2013, 20:38:27 PM
yet another welcome Mr!
Title: Re: Hullo!
Post by: Cryptic33 on October 05, 2013, 00:10:37 AM
Post by: Cryptic33 on October 05, 2013, 00:10:37 AM
Ah-hoy!
Welcome to the forum that impresses. I did run a thread about nic's but you are not obliged to divulge if you prefer short and sweet posts. Greyfox is quite right about the elite here, himself included. Great bunch of enthusiasts with a wealth of knowledge. Hope to see you around, have fun!
Welcome to the forum that impresses. I did run a thread about nic's but you are not obliged to divulge if you prefer short and sweet posts. Greyfox is quite right about the elite here, himself included. Great bunch of enthusiasts with a wealth of knowledge. Hope to see you around, have fun!