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Title: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 02, 2020, 06:15:13 pm: OK, here it is. Someone will come along and proclaim how they will revolutionize the classic arcade gaming hobby. How the hobby will be making a lot of money, and how we will be on talk shows or something like that. Then here's the kicker. The person who gives these wild eye ideas never comes through with anything, and all we are left with are empty promises.
It hasn't happened yet, but it will. I'm almost certain of it.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: johnbart on March 02, 2020, 08:52:21 pm: Is this someone named George?
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 03, 2020, 07:14:16 am: Quote from: johnbart on March 02, 2020, 08:52:21 pm
Is this someone named George?

ROFL

Only if no one has done this, and it's December 31st 2029!

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Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: dnickolas on March 03, 2020, 08:37:08 am: Happened last decade, no? Kongtower?
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: tudose on March 03, 2020, 08:53:01 am: markyd still waiting on that fucking slurpee
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 03, 2020, 09:24:30 am: Quote from: dnickolas on March 03, 2020, 08:37:08 am
Happened last decade, no? Kongtower?
Yep. He's just one person. There were a couple new owners of TG that made bold claims as well. So at least 3 in total happened.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: Pearl on March 03, 2020, 12:25:36 pm: my prediction is people will play games in 2020's
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 03, 2020, 12:43:20 pm: Quote from: Pearl on March 03, 2020, 12:25:36 pm
my prediction is people will play games in 2020's
Yeah, but that's a happily predictable prediction!

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Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: creech on March 05, 2020, 03:30:17 am: Didn't Jace proclaim that? Okay, just saw your 2nd to last post George. ;) Knew it was bs from the get go. Wasn't there for that anyway.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: creech on March 05, 2020, 04:24:34 am: I mean, my goal playing games was never to make money or get famous anyway. It seems like yours was looking at your threads. Gaming to me, was always about fun, I wanted to do my best, but that was the extent of it.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 05, 2020, 09:52:24 am: Quote from: creech on March 05, 2020, 04:24:34 am
I mean, my goal playing games was never to make money or get famous anyway. It seems like yours was looking at your threads. Gaming to me, was always about fun, I wanted to do my best, but that was the extent of it.
Well, to be honest, over the years I have gotten way more fame than I desired or deserved. I have also accomplished some things in the hobby that were beyond my imagination that I could actually accomplish. I also earned the respect of my peers for my gaming abilities in certain games.
I'm beyond happy and content with how it all turned out. 8)
So I've had my time in the sun, and I hope that everyone that puts in the time gets their time in the spotlight.
I hope you get your time as well one day Creech. :)
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: creech on March 05, 2020, 10:01:48 am: Hey man, kudos to you, but I'm not looking for my time, I just knew what you meant by peoples unfulfilled promises. I've been through enough in my life where I've made it in my life, I'm sure you have as well, you are the Dk3 record holder okay, I get it, you know what I mean man. Be a champ
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 05, 2020, 10:56:52 am: Quote from: creech on March 05, 2020, 10:01:48 am
Hey man, kudos to you, but I'm not looking for my time, I just knew what you meant by peoples unfulfilled promises. I've been through enough in my life where I've made it in my life, I'm sure you have as well, you are the Dk3 record holder okay, I get it, you know what I mean man. Be a champ
Well, I'm glad you aren't. Usually it comes with disappointment for people who do.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: ebinsugewa on March 14, 2020, 01:57:30 am: What exactly about the hobby needs to be revolutionized?
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 14, 2020, 02:51:21 am: Well, I've heard it all. From sponsorship, to being made a bitcoin, to a big money circuit.
All were revolutionary ideas. All of which didn't come true.

The only real thing was the huge Galaga tourney that happened one year.
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: ebinsugewa on March 14, 2020, 08:52:41 pm: Since you seem to focusing in on them - what do large cash prizes do to help the larger hobby? There has certainly been a resurgence in Galaga play, but what good is it for the larger community?
Title: Re: A sadly predictable prediction for this decade
Post by: homerwannabee on March 14, 2020, 09:02:12 pm: Quote from: ebinsugewa on March 14, 2020, 08:52:41 pm
Since you seem to focusing in on them - what do large cash prizes do to help the larger hobby? There has certainly been a resurgence in Galaga play, but what good is it for the larger community?
My point is simple. Take with a grain of salt what people promise in the hobby.