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Give up the game, your washed up, retire!
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na, keep them, even if they are drink coasters.
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Offline Magnum357

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Should I give up my SFC software?
« on: July 13, 2011, 04:42:24 pm »
I've reached a point where I'm wondering if I should give up my copies of SFC1, SFC OP< and SFC3 mostly because I face conciquences if I play them now, they kinda are just taking up space (if your not using them, there basically drink costers) and I'm reaching an age in my life (I'm 34+ now) where I wonder if I'm getting too old to play this stuff anymore.  Does anyone agree with this logic or not?

If I did give them up (not saying I will, but perhaps) does anyone want a copy?  Or should I keep them and if I ever have family, hand them down to son or daughter?  (although finding a date in the town I live in can be a challenge).
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 04:50:56 pm »
Like any1 here is going to tell you to throw them away and never come back! Hah!

Seriously tho, download imgburn and backup the CD's. Write the codes in a text file, and if you really want the 1 inch of space free, toss em. Even if you were to buy them now-a-days, all you would get is a digital download, same thing.

As for to old to play? I think you will find many of those who hand around forums are older than you! Soon tho, hopefully, some new stuff will come out and things will pick up again. So don't be too eager to jump ship.

EDIT: That means my vote would be "Your not washed up, but if you want, save the CD's on PC and throw them away"
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 05:00:37 pm »
No one is ever too old to play games :)
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 06:31:08 pm »
Quote from: FCM_SFHQ_XC on July 13, 2011, 05:00:37 pm
No one is ever too old to play games :)

I'm of the same opinion.    SFC is a great way to work out your work frustrations  ;D
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 07:17:40 pm »
44 here and enjoy games still. Got the benefit of playing with my son now. Depending on what those consequences are keep playing. Good thing are still to.come.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 07:54:44 pm »
as for age, look at the calender and check out us old fogies on here.  Age is just a number.  Everyones mileage may vary, but I hope to be playing along on this game 'til they close the lid on me.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2011, 08:30:37 pm »
Quote from: Magnum357 on July 13, 2011, 04:42:24 pm
I've reached a point where I'm wondering if I should give up my copies of SFC1, SFC OP< and SFC3 mostly because I face conciquences if I play them now,

Like what...?
I'll be 50 in a few days, 4 grown kids, even have a grandson. Never too old to blow s*** up!
Everybody's got a hobby, and mine at least keeps me home with the wife and out of trouble.  ;D
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2011, 09:20:19 pm »
Quote from: Magnum357 on July 13, 2011, 04:42:24 pm
I've reached a point where I'm wondering if I should give up my copies of SFC1, SFC OP< and SFC3 mostly because I face conciquences if I play them now, they kinda are just taking up space (if your not using them, there basically drink costers) and I'm reaching an age in my life (I'm 34+ now) where I wonder if I'm getting too old to play this stuff anymore.  Does anyone agree with this logic or not?

If I did give them up (not saying I will, but perhaps) does anyone want a copy?  Or should I keep them and if I ever have family, hand them down to son or daughter?  (although finding a date in the town I live in can be a challenge).

The only REAL issues would be can you keep handy a xp machine to run them for future events . The disks are worthless if the OS wont let them work so Save your machine that works them now and buy a new one for future use. Save the games and SAVE those xp machines that can play them untill the vista/7 play issues are solved.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2011, 09:38:33 pm »
Yeah Hooch was what, like 95?
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2011, 12:29:15 am »
If you really want to give up your sfc I will Buy your copys of sfc1 and sfcop my sfc1 is to scragled up it wont work any more my sfcop was loaned out and never returned.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2011, 01:04:41 am »
I wouldn't - not in a million years. This is the best, most tactically depthed, most cerebral game I have ever played.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2011, 01:26:55 am »
Quote from: FoaS_XC on July 14, 2011, 01:04:41 am
I wouldn't - not in a million years. This is the best, most tactically depthed, most cerebral game I have ever played.
I agree :thumbsup:
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2011, 10:54:48 am »
ya it's old and no it doesn't work correctly on the new oses. I'm not playing atm because of family issues. I'll be 49 in a few months.I still have them tucked away for the day they get those issues worked out so that we can have  campaign's again. I really do miss them.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2011, 02:33:42 pm »
My discs are stored in a safe place, waiting . . .
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2011, 03:16:20 pm »
Quote from: marstone on July 13, 2011, 07:54:44 pm
as for age, look at the calender and check out us old fogies on here.  Age is just a number.  Everyones mileage may vary, but I hope to be playing along on this game 'til they close the lid on me.
Don't forget there is someone with that name on this board meaning me.I would use time.

I would go freak if something happened to mine as they get harder to replace with every passing year.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2011, 03:33:16 pm »
CLEAR *Zorch* Don't you leave on me!
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2011, 03:33:42 pm »
46 here and still playing
Not only that, But my sons love it as well and play it more than I do
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2011, 01:43:09 am »
Any thoughts yet ??  ;D I still could use sfc1 and sfcop if for give or sale??  :)
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2011, 02:09:42 am »
Quote from: Kreeargh on July 16, 2011, 01:43:09 am
Any thoughts yet ??  ;D I still could use sfc1 and sfcop if for give or sale??  :)

You can pick up SFC OP from Dynaverse at the store.  Might as well, pick up a copy of EAW also as everyone will need a copy of that.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #19 on: July 17, 2011, 07:20:02 pm »
As for being too old, look at the Tavern page...  "Home of the Dynageezers"....  nuff said    8)
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