Hi from a chick in Canada

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April 26th, 2005, 23:30
WishboneDawn

Hi from a chick in Canada

Hello all. I'm a homeschooling (of a radical lefty no lessons variety) mom of two in Canada. I'm very new to emulators, haven't downloaded one yet. But my interest was sparked when checking out abadonware sites, when pricing parts to build a new gaming computer (which quickly made me wonder what we could do instead with our PIII) and by fond, loving memories of playing Colecovision (would love a good Coleco emulator).

I know nothing yet but I find lurking or asking questions is often the best way to learn something new. Looking forward to posting further. :)
April 27th, 2005, 00:21
hagbard

I hope you enjoy staying here, welcome to the forum :)

Btw, you can find Colecovision emulators here, such a Virtual ColecoVision or BlueMSX. Sorry but I can't point you any roms 'cause the forum rules, maybe google can help you ;)
April 27th, 2005, 00:52
WishboneDawn

Here's where I show just how much I have to learn...What exactly is a ROM and how is it different from an emulator?
April 27th, 2005, 02:10
Fable

An emulator is a program required to play roms. A rom is a game that you play with an emulator. For instance, in order to play... say.. Metroid Fusion, you need the rom, and the Virtual Boy Emulator.

Welcome to the forums. ;)
April 27th, 2005, 03:34
PhatPlaya

Welcome. Here is where your journey begins ... :D
April 27th, 2005, 04:36
Jale

Welcome! :)
April 27th, 2005, 14:33
montpics

Same here. Welcome. :cool:
April 27th, 2005, 14:36
Genome

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishboneDawn

Hello all. I'm a homeschooling (of a radical lefty no lessons variety) mom of two in Canada. I'm very new to emulators, haven't downloaded one yet. But my interest was sparked when checking out abadonware sites, when pricing parts to build a new gaming computer (which quickly made me wonder what we could do instead with our PIII) and by fond, loving memories of playing Colecovision (would love a good Coleco emulator).

I know nothing yet but I find lurking or asking questions is often the best way to learn something new. Looking forward to posting further. :)

lol you sound like the coolest mom ever!! i think its easy if you think of it like this, the emulator is a virtual version of your system and roms are your virtual games. (ie your nes rom and nes emulator are your game and your nes respectivly)

btw welcome to the forums i hope you'll stay around for a while :D
April 27th, 2005, 23:48
hanzmoleman007

OOHHH a fellow canuck! G-day.LOL
April 28th, 2005, 12:54
WishboneDawn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genome

lol you sound like the coolest mom ever!! i think its easy if you think of it like this, the emulator is a virtual version of your system and roms are your virtual games. (ie your nes rom and nes emulator are your game and your nes respectivly)

btw welcome to the forums i hope you'll stay around for a while :D

LOL. Ever? :)

One of our priorities (besides building a whacking huge AMD gaming computer) is to troll yard sales this summer for old gaming systems and TVs. My DH and I have lots of great memories and want to make sure the kids get a shot at all that great stuff. It wouold just be such a shame to mess that up by sending them to school. ;)

Okay, I am pretty cool.
April 28th, 2005, 14:52
Genome

lol your awsome most girls i know arent interested in video games. and the few i do know are only into crappy halo. old skool rox!
April 29th, 2005, 02:57
4th Disciple

Wont homeschooling mess up their social lives?
April 29th, 2005, 10:32
montpics

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genome

lol your awsome most girls i know arent interested in video games. and the few i do know are only into crappy halo. old skool rox!

You're simply never know what most girls are really capable of. :cool:
April 29th, 2005, 13:41
hagbard

Because they are all... evil? :D
April 29th, 2005, 13:55
Jale

I know a lot of girls that likes videogames and they are better than me :confused:
April 29th, 2005, 14:34
Genome

Quote:

Originally Posted by montpics

You're simply never know what most girls are really capable of. :cool:

are you a girl monts?!?!? seriously you confuse me so much :huh:
April 29th, 2005, 18:45
Zach

About anyone I know who grew up with a sister, like I did, will know they can be just as big a console hog as the next person.
April 29th, 2005, 23:07
WishboneDawn

Wont homeschooling mess up their social lives?

They're going to be gamers. What social lives? :p

Naw, they have lots of fun with all the neighbourhood kids. I tend to think school would just mess up their social lives. Take away their choices about who and how and when they'd like to socialize.

About girls, I don't know. My sister and I were heavy into computer games, consoles (even pen and paper RPG's). I don't know many women now who like gaming but I don't know too many guys who do either as they seem to have given it up. Sad.
April 30th, 2005, 04:33
Fable

Oh noes! You like AMD!!! BLASPHEMY! :p

Well, my computer still pwns any alienware comp.
April 30th, 2005, 11:48
montpics

Quote:

Originally Posted by hagbard

Because they are all... evil? :D

That's what I said. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butters

I know a lot of girls that likes videogames and they are better than me :confused:

Yup, I remembered one girl who is younger than me playing the Counter Strike at cybercafes (that's a long time ago) and once she picked a sniper, she became invicible and no one could beat her even the experts.

Errr, if you asking about my skill in CS, well I was just a noob. Charged, get shot and wait for another round. Made me bored easily. :p
May 1st, 2005, 02:23
Fable

lol wait... so.. mont is a guy?? o.0
May 1st, 2005, 02:54
Raven

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fable

lol wait... so.. mont is a guy?? o.0

WHAT!!! I CANT BELIEVE IT! :eek: :nuke:
May 1st, 2005, 05:46
Zach

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fable

lol wait... so.. mont is a guy?? o.0

Retard award ?
May 1st, 2005, 13:23
Neko Koneko

It's funny that the thread title contains the word "chick" and this seems to be the longest topic in the introduction forum...
May 2nd, 2005, 23:36
WishboneDawn

It's funny that the thread title contains the word "chick" and this seems to be the longest topic in the introduction forum...

It's not the word 'chick' that titilated everyone, it's 'Canada'.

Admit it. Canada is irresistably fascinating, no?
May 3rd, 2005, 00:34
Fable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neco

Retard award ?

:dry: :( :verysad:
May 3rd, 2005, 14:13
montpics

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishboneDawn

It's not the word 'chick' that titilated everyone, it's 'Canada'.

Admit it. Canada is irresistably fascinating, no?

Hmmm, Chick = Canada....... feels funny to certain person like me in Asian region. :D

@Fable and Raven
You both drunk I believe. But still underage..... You both need to be 'canned'! :rolleyes: :cool:
May 3rd, 2005, 15:03
Genome

or it could be the formula Canada+Chick=awsome :p.

eerrk i'd just like to note that when i said most female gamers aren't actually good at games or there aren't many of them its not because of any physical reason. it's just simply because most of them don't care, or don't try. or heck maby they're just casual gamers. lots of guys suck at video games too. those are the best though because they get really angry when you beat them at games. girls just leave :( .

Форум
May 4th, 2005, 02:13
Fable

I ain't druunnnk.... *pukes all over keyboard*

jk
May 6th, 2005, 15:22
Pyro

Welcome :D