I'm trying to find the name of a computer game I played when I was very young. Circa 1986-7 ish. Details inside.
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posted by lazaruslong
on Jan 1, 2013 -
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I have a physical, legal copy of
Diablo 3 I'm planning on selling on eBay. I always knew that once I got bored of D3 I'd be selling it, so when I registered it on Battle.net I created a whole new GMail & Battle.net account (with a fake name) so I could give them to the buyer as part of the sale. My questions, then, are as follows;
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posted by Effigy2000
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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So I know about computers and I know about software. I don't know how they go together for games and wondering if there's an easy way to tell if my computer can run certain games.
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posted by lilkeith07
on Dec 28, 2011 -
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Are there games that were invented as computer games and then became popular as real world games?
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posted by vacapinta
on Sep 27, 2011 -
21 answers
How can I create a game that will give quest lines, experience, achievements, rewards for accomplishing social life skills?
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posted by Wuggie Norple
on Sep 8, 2011 -
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Hi. I am looking for short clips, simple games and odd divertisements to play with my 21 old month baby on the computer. She has the normal short attention span that kids her age have, and is pretty proficient already with the mouse and with her iPad.
Here are some of the things that currently amuse her (your suggestions do not have to be anything like these):
Snake in the grass,
Kaleidoscope,
Dog
and
another,
Gifs,
Fireworks,
Cyriak,
hair,
Fisher-Price,
Elephants swimming, etc.
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posted by growabrain
on Aug 13, 2011 -
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After much grueling labor and self-denial, I have created a virtual Windows 98 machine on my macbook using VirtualBox, all in the name of playing my favorite computer game from high school. The only problem? The most colors the virtual machine wants to display is 16, and this game requires at least 256. Ugh. How to remedy this?
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posted by Ash3000
on May 1, 2011 -
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My 4 yr old son loves building structures with blocks. In addition to the real thing, can anyone suggest an online/computer based app that would be interesting/fun/challenging for him to play with?
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posted by pallen123
on Jan 29, 2011 -
10 answers
Help us find more single-computer, cooperative games to play.
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posted by dhn
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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My almost 13 year old daughter is bored with Yoville, Farmville, and other FB games. We're in search of free online games that allow her to design an avatar, compete for virtual prizes, and have moderated opportunities for interaction.
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posted by kbar1
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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1x 1 year old daughter, 1x Sony Vaio and 1x IT Team that will do whatever I ask them to (nicely). How can I turn my old Vaio into a mini entertainment and gaming system for my little fairy?
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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Do you remember an old Mac game where you play as a wizard's apprentice who goes to a magic store?
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posted by Gordafarin
on Jun 5, 2010 -
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My boyfriend has been playing Psychonauts for the past couple of weeks and I like the concept of different worlds with different challenges, skills, and puzzles. I also enjoyed playing Myst. What other adventurous quests are there?
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posted by divabat
on Feb 19, 2010 -
31 answers
Typing games and mouse learning games for grown-ups? Where to find these? How to make these?
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posted by amethysts
on Feb 10, 2010 -
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Just purchased a new desktop computer after years of having a severely underpowered laptop. What games have I missed?
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posted by plungerjoke
on Dec 26, 2009 -
15 answers
Name that game: You're a feudal lord trying to conquer neighboring territories on a sort of RISK-style board. Make the wrong move and you'll enrage the pope.
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posted by zvs
on Dec 5, 2009 -
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I can't remember the name of the game, or where I found it, or whether it's for a computer or a PDA/smartphone. So, with nothing to google, I turn to you....
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posted by tzikeh
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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A year or two back there was an online video (Boingboing tv?) showing an interview with a young artist (British?) who had mounted a camera behind and above his back, which fed the live video to goggles he wore. He'd also dressed in a getup that would make him look like a game character, spiky hair and such. "Live 3rd person perspective" in other words.
Half an hour of googling and I can't find the darn video or any info relating to the artist. I think part of the video was shot in Japan, where he staggered around and posed in front of people, รก la WoW taunting.
posted by monocultured
on Oct 19, 2009 -
2 answers
Any Civ IV players out there? I accidently started a LAN game and two players are on a team. Is there any wayt to cancel this team?
posted by zzazazz
on Jul 18, 2009 -
2 answers
What are some easy computer games my stepdad can play? He had a stroke a few years ago, and that has seriously limited what kind of games he can manage. He sits at home all day and plays non-stop Solitaire and FreeCell. I figure there's got to be some better options for him.
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posted by spockette
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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It's called
Equilibria, and it's a simple java-based game that has one tiny drawback. After a few rounds, my browser crashes.
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posted by tzikeh
on Nov 30, 2008 -
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PC-game-filter: I vaguely remember reading about these games years ago, help me remember what they were and bonus points for where to "obtain" them. 1) A game about B-movie like monsters --or maybe it was a make your own monster and set it loose on a city with a "movie mode" tacked on? 2) A game where you control a bizarre floating island that you build into a "battle ship", with jet engines, guns and even a battering ram.
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Oct 24, 2008 -
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What is this old computer game that was a top-down open space shooter?
Note: I am fairly confident it is not Escape Velocity.
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posted by stresstwig
on Oct 21, 2008 -
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Who sets how much old and collectible video games are worth? How do they know? (examples with Monkey Island inside)
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posted by lou
on Apr 29, 2008 -
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Neeerrrrrrrrdfilter: I want to play Bioshock. Help me find the most economical way to upgrade my video hardware so that it will run the game satisfactorily.
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posted by killdevil
on Aug 22, 2007 -
20 answers
I just finished Cave Story and loved every minute of it. What are some other exemplary free indie games?
posted by archagon
on Jul 13, 2007 -
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My mum loves interior design. She also loves puzzles but finds black belt Sudoku too easy. She's inheriting a laptop. What sort of programs and games can I load on this laptop for her?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 5, 2007 -
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I need some suggestions for computer games. I tend to dislike FPS and RPG though WOW was OK. (Obviously I love my TLA's :) ). See more inside please.
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posted by Raichle
on May 30, 2007 -
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What computer games should I play if the last games I had played were Kings Quest and Myst?
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posted by Carialle
on Feb 16, 2007 -
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Is there any software (preferably for OSX) that I can use to scan a used XBox disc for bad sectors? The format is DVD, so I suppose a normal DVD scanning program could do the job. I just want to be sure that the
whole game works before my guarantee expires and I'm unable to return it.
posted by Aanidaani
on Jan 20, 2007 -
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Middle-ageNostalgiaFilter: Help me find a book I had as a young teen. I can't tell you very much about it but there's
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posted by jdfan
on Sep 9, 2006 -
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