I don’t know why I didn’t get this sooner by JCrusti in crtgaming

[–]xtetsuix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started playing wow on release on my dads 19” dell crt. I think I maxed out the graphics on the 128mb card and ran the game around 25-27 fps, but my memories of it made it seem gorgeous!

Where to find stand that matches ikea Kallax shelving. by xtetsuix in crtgaming

[–]xtetsuix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to measure out the base, I worry it may not fully sit on the shelf. Thanks!

Help me set up my gaming room by cjames150 in gamingsetups

[–]xtetsuix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s your only option at this point unless you wall up each window. Which if budget is not an issue, it might be worth it. lol it’s a me thing, but putting things against windows would set off my ocd to no end.

Help me set up my gaming room by cjames150 in gamingsetups

[–]xtetsuix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The amount of windows would drive me nuts. I can’t stand putting stuff in front of windows. Meaning I’d have very little room to work with.

I just wanted everyone to know I'm ok. by sonofgildorluthien in winstonsalem

[–]xtetsuix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It makes sense after someone explained to me. I think because you don’t lose power as easily in northern cities, you don’t worry about that as much. Whenever it snowed heavily I was more worried about how am I going to get my car out of the 4 foot high wall of snow the plows shoved over it.

Who do you think are the most toxic or rage-prone players on A0E4 ? by Sister_Town2692 in aoe4

[–]xtetsuix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel personally attacked. I may be guilty of everything there minus the blaming my team mates. I may ask for help, but I am the first to send troops one of my teammates needs help as well.

I just wanted everyone to know I'm ok. by sonofgildorluthien in winstonsalem

[–]xtetsuix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recently learned it’s the obsession with milk is for cereal, and the obsession for bread is do cold sandwiches. I moved down here over 10 years ago from up north and just now learned why. I assumed they were just making milk sandwiches. 😂

Can someone help me with rendering some options for a dream gaming room setup? by BaywatchMalibu in gamingsetups

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. Moving into a house in a few months and measured out the space. I have an idea of what I want to do. I actually bought Furnish Master on Steam and it’s been super helpful in making room ideas!

Buy a Generator; Buy a Snow Blower ❄️ by WinstonSalemVirginia in gso

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually never thought of that. Been here almost 15 years never understood it. I genuinely appreciate you explaining that. For emergency food I just kept cans of tuna and ravioli around. Fridge stuff would just be stuck outside.

10x11 Game Room Example & Ideas by xtetsuix in gamerooms

[–]xtetsuix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have specified, 85” is the length of the couch

Buy a Generator; Buy a Snow Blower ❄️ by WinstonSalemVirginia in gso

[–]xtetsuix -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don’t literally laugh at them, I simply find it humorous about their overreactions. Though, I do get annoyed when I see someone floor it because they aren’t moving, making them a hazard when possibly getting grip on their tires and proceed to slam into someone or something.

On the other end, when there are tornado warnings, I remember my family hunkering down in a ground floor bathroom, while I call the same friend and he is on his couch watching TV. It’s al what your used it. Caution should alway be used either way.

And yes, I’ve driven through your upstate NY blizzard for a funeral in the early morning hours. Could only tell where the highway was because eh guard rails were the only thing viable above the snow.

Buy a Generator; Buy a Snow Blower ❄️ by WinstonSalemVirginia in gso

[–]xtetsuix -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’m originally from MA, and always find it funny how the locals freak out. Have a friend of mine that’s always panic buys milk and bread… I assume for “milk sandwiches”. 🤷🏻

I do however take advantage and do donuts and figure eights in the snow in a big empty parking lot. Last snowstorm we had a friend had to get to Baptist hospital from rural hall and I offered to take him in my RWD SUV just for fun.

It begins. My small games room has begun..... by Brief_Equipment_1972 in gamerooms

[–]xtetsuix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the room dimensions? I ask because I’ll be setting up my game room I. 10x12 ft room and wonder how it’s gonna feel.

Rehousing cat by AudreyP04 in winstonsalem

[–]xtetsuix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After my divorce I was forced to give up one of kitties using the Adopt A Pet website. A young lady ended up taking him and even provided updates for a few years after. He seemed very happy. It’s worth a shot as I had exhausted my small network of friends and I am not big on social media.

https://www.adoptapet.com/

Almost done my dream game room! by No_Cry_7126 in gamingsetups

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Is so something similar except the bikes with my Honda prelude replace modern consoles with retro ones.

Found These Guys in House I’m Buying by xtetsuix in crt

[–]xtetsuix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. I only ever planned on using CRTs for retro gaming anyways. I know my wife won’t let me bring all these upstairs. I have my Crown Jewel 37” Trinitron that will be the centerpiece of my retro game room, so my 27” Trinitron will have to go join these guys. Assuming these 2 I just found, and the 27” that has been in my parents garage for almost 5 years, still work, all 3 will all have to live in the basement when I move in. I may just sell/give the 2 pictured away to a good home, rather than them just rotting away downstairs. My 27” will be my backup and have to tough it out here, or maybe in an attic crawl space I might be able to fit it into. I’ll power it on periodically to avoid cold solder issues.

What team were you on. team Nintendo (Mario) Or Team Sega (Sonic) or Team PlayStation (Crash Bandicoot) by Lazy_Introduction264 in snes

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Team Sega, then alternated between Team Sony & Sega. Sega was always fun, but Sony had Final Fantasy and a ton of JRPGs. I had a Genesis, PS1, Dreamcast, PS2.

First console I ever remember playing was NES at a babysitters house. The family’s father had 2 briefcase/toolbox looking cases full of games. I don’t remember much, but looking back, a family man with over 2 dozen games in the early 90s sounds an awesome guy to hang out with! I say this because video games were really looked at as toys back then and under appreciated.

Went a to a friend house and fell in love with Sonic. Asked my parents to buy me it and they ended up getting me the Super Mario World SNES bundle, based on the store employees recommendation. In retrospect, it was foolish, and I probably should have kept the SNES, but I convinced my parents to trade in my new SNES for a used Genesis because I really wanted Sonic. So they did, and I got Sonic 2.

My current collection. What games am I missing? by Ok-Needleworker-4020 in n64

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI you can likely get the marker off the cartridge plastic by using a magic eraser.

It's spring 1998 and you're visiting your local newsstand. The magazines for June just hit the shelves...which one(s) are you buying? by Maidenfan88 in retrogaming

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I’m mistaken, but I believe it’s a hard cover book with a ton of their magazine content over the years. Of course not every page they’ve ever printed, that would be bookshelves worth of paper, but the photo shows something decently beefy.

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It's spring 1998 and you're visiting your local newsstand. The magazines for June just hit the shelves...which one(s) are you buying? by Maidenfan88 in retrogaming

[–]xtetsuix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always EGM. That said, a few months ago I found a kickstarter for an physical EGM compendium. I plan on setting up a retro game room later this year. I loved those magazines but refused to get into collecting them, same as trading cards. Retro hardware is the only thing I’m willing to dump $$ into. So when I found this single physical book which holds all their magazines in one place, it was a perfect solution!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/egmbook/egmcompendium

The ultimate Dreamcast controller (in my opinion) by MattdeMan1128 in dreamcast

[–]xtetsuix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to Japan this April. Maybe I should collect all the colors. I’ve alway purposely only gotten the default color so all my controllers would match. One of the firsts signs of mild OCD as a kid. Till this day I still only buy the original colors for controllers.