This file contains the archives of the rec.games.vectrex NetNews group for the month of Jan-1995 (This date range is approximate as article dates are determined based on arrival time and not the date in the article header). The Vextrex archives, which include game code, technical specifications, the rec.games.vectrex archive and a host of additional information, is available at: ftp://ftp.csus.edu/pub/vectrex/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!sundog.tiac.net!max.tiac.net!krishna From: krishna@max.tiac.net (Glenn M. Saunders) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: VECTOREX SOFTWARE AND SCHEMATICS Date: 1 Jan 1995 08:42:37 GMT Organization: The Internet Access Company Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3e5ptt$at2@sundog.tiac.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: max.tiac.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] patrick mcleod (mcl096@primenet.com) wrote: : DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF VECTOREX IS STILL IN BUSINESS. I HAVE A SERVICE MANUAL : FOR THE GAME UNIT AND THE SOURCE CODE FOR THE MINE GAME. I AM LOOKING FOR : A GUY NAME RON LOGSTON WHO USE TO PROGRAME GAMES. CAN ANYBODY HELP???? Vectrex is long gone. Too bad, that does make you think, though. Would a color vector console sell today? Would it have any chance? Probably not, though I'm sure it would get a lot of attention. P.S. learn to use the caps lock key. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!acsc.com!kaiwan.kaiwan.com!rahul.net!a2i!ddsw1!godot.cc.duq.edu!hudson.lm.com!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!pipex!uunet!newstf01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: patchap@aol.com (PatChap) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: ?Vectrex carrying case info? Date: 1 Jan 1995 23:17:10 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3e7uo6$f14@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: patchap@aol.com (PatChap) I picked up a vectrex carrying case at a thrift store in Valencia, CA a couple weeks ago. It simply had the name "Vectrex" on it. It was grey with pockets to hold everything. Does anybody have info on this? Who made it, did it come with the base system or was it an option, a promotion, etc. Thanks. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!newsserver.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!news.pop.psu.edu!psuvax1!uwm.edu!hookup!news.kei.com!uhog.mit.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!news2.near.net!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Andrew Ruth Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: multi-cart with dip switchs...? Date: Sun, 1 Jan 95 23:47:33 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1g.delphi.com does any one have the address of the person who makes the older multi-carts with dip switches? and how much they cost???? thanks andrew + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!mnemosyne.cs.du.edu!nyx10.cs.du.edu!not-for-mail From: dgraham@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Doug Graham) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: multi-cart with dip switchs...? Date: 2 Jan 1995 08:29:59 -0700 Organization: University of Denver, Math/CS Dept. Lines: 18 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3e965n$fdn@nyx10.cs.du.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: nyx10.cs.du.edu X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #3 (NOV) Andrew Ruth writes: >does any one have the address of the person who makes the older multi-ca ts >with dip switches? and how much they cost???? > > > >thanks >andrew Andrew, Try Sean Kelly -- skelly@bbs.xnet.com -- I believe his price is ~ $50.00. -- Doug + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!uhog.mit.edu!sgiblab!swrinde!gatech!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: meatstinks@aol.com (MeatStinks) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Wanted: Vectrex + some games Date: 3 Jan 1995 01:09:04 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3eapm0$pe3@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: meatstinks@aol.com (MeatStinks) Anyone got a complete unit and a few games to go with for sale? I unfortunately sold mine years ago and have regretted it ever since. Also, any suggestions where I should look for Vectrex and such? Flea markets? Thanks much --steve + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!pipex!bnr.co.uk!corpgate!crchh327.rich.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: INFO: Woodward cart fix Date: 30 Dec 1994 18:19:36 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 54 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: carph6b.rich.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Mark Jacoby originally asked for this info but the email address that he gave me is no longer valid; if anybody knows where he is, please forward this to him. OK, for any of you who bought unfinished multicarts, here is what you need to do to make sure your cart works right (this also applies to any of you who received carts which worked and never sent them back to be "fixed"; if you want your carts to work on any machine, you need to do these steps). All references to pin numbers work like this (there will be a notch, dimple, or both): n ........1 + n/2 +-------------+ | | ) <- notch | |* <- dimple | +-------------+ 1 2 3 ... n/2 perform the following cuts: ON THE TOP SIDE: (1) cut the trace off pin 16 of "TIBPAL20L8". (2) cut the trace between pins 18 and 19 of "TIBPAL20L8" ON THE BOTTOM SIDE (hold edge connector on left side): (3) cut the third trace to the right of pin 21 of the EPROM (27c020) (4) cut the trace off pin 6 of the RAM (6116) (5) cut the trace off pin 14 of the 74LS139 perform the following jumpers (bottom side; edge connector on left side): (6) connect the top hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top hole of the trace that is the 2nd trace to its right. (7) connect the bottom hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top hole of the trace that was cut in step (5). (8) connect the hole on the 2nd edge connector pin from the bottom (i.e. the next to last pin; the last one with a hole on it) to pin 14 of the 74LS139 (step 5). (9) connect pin 1 of "TIBPAL20L8" to pin 9 on the same IC. (10)connect pin 6 of "TIBPAL20L8" to pin 13 on the same IC. (11)connect pin 7 of "TIBPAL20L8" to pin 10 on the same IC. (12)connect 4th pin from the left of the R3 resistor pack to pin 3 of the EPROM (27c020); this was probably already done. Please also note for those of you that are assembling your bare carts that the DPST switch "SW1" will need to have pins 1 and 2 swapped in order to work properly; this was already done for those of you who ordered finished carts. -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@bnr.ca or woodcock@nt.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!psuvax1!news.ecn.bgu.edu!feenix.metronet.com!rik From: rik@metronet.com (RiK) Subject: Re: ?Vectrex carrying case info? Message-ID: Date: Wed, 4 Jan 1995 08:02:59 GMT References: <3e7uo6$f14@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: Texas Metronet, Internet for the Individual 214-705-2901 (info) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lines: 18 PatChap (patchap@aol.com) wrote: : I picked up a vectrex carrying case at a thrift store in Valencia, CA a : couple weeks ago. It simply had the name "Vectrex" on it. It was grey : with pockets to hold everything. : Does anybody have info on this? Who made it, did it come with the base : system or was it an option, a promotion, etc. It was made by GCE (or at least, for GCE anyway). GCE created a Vectrex User's magazine kinda toward the end of it's retail life, and the carrying case and a Vectrex dust cover were two items you could order from the user's club. Pretty nifty find there, I don't think anyone else has one that I know of. (I do know one person (at least) that has the dust cover). Interested in selling it? *grin* Rik : Thanks. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.cs.utah.edu!asylum.cs.utah.edu!galt From: galt@asylum.cs.utah.edu (Greg Alt) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: INFO: Woodward cart fix Date: 4 Jan 1995 09:52:07 GMT Organization: University of Utah Computer Science Lines: 36 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3edr47$6co@magus.cs.utah.edu> References: <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: asylum.cs.utah.edu I'm the one that got a woodward cart after it was supposedly fixed by Gregg Woodcock, but it doesn't work. I compared this post to what was done to mine, and noticed some differences... In article <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) writes: >ON THE BOTTOM SIDE (hold edge connector on left side): >(3) cut the third trace to the right of pin 21 of the EPROM (27c020) >(4) cut the trace off pin 6 of the RAM (6116) My ram chip says 'MS6516L-10PC' NOT 6116 >(5) cut the trace off pin 14 of the 74LS139 I think you meant pin 3. (pin 14 has no traces on the bottom) >perform the following jumpers (bottom side; edge connector on left side): >(6) connect the top hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top > hole of the trace that is the 2nd trace to its right. >(7) connect the bottom hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top > hole of the trace that was cut in step (5). Did you mean 'step (4)' here ----------------^ ? >(8) connect the hole on the 2nd edge connector pin from the bottom > (i.e. the next to last pin; the last one with a hole on it) to > pin 14 of the 74LS139 (step 5). Again, pin 3, not 14, right? >Please also note for those of you that are assembling your bare carts >that the DPST switch "SW1" will need to have pins 1 and 2 swapped in >order to work properly; this was already done for those of you who >ordered finished carts. My switch has jumpers that look like IX from the bottom. Is that right? Anyway, I REALLY would like to play all of the games on my cart, but it doesn't work. Greg + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!hookup!uwm.edu!spool.mu.edu!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Date: 4 Jan 1995 23:51:14 GMT Organization: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. Canada Lines: 166 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3efc9i$q80@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2361 rec.games.video.classic:13787 rec.games.video.marketplace:18452 rec.games.video.arcade:54071 rec.games.video.misc:19623 alt.games.video.classic:5845 misc.forsale:152620 Vectrex trade/sale list Jan. 4, 1995 I have had a heck of a lot of e-mail/account problems lately. I think they are all resolved. If you sent me mail and it bounced, or you didn't get a replay, it was most likely that I did not recieve your e-mail. (Especiallly in the last couple of weeks.) First, what I don't have. I don't have any 3-D stuff or Light Pen stuff that I am willing to part with. Unless you have $1000 burning a hole in your pocket. ( imager, crazy coaster, narrow escape, light pen, Art Master, Melody Master, Animaction ) but seriously. :-) What's here. A couple of vectrex consoles. Berzerk, Blitz!, Scramble, Clean Sweep, Web Wars, Rip Off, Star Trek Hyperchase, Cosmic Chasm. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Vectrex $150 Each Vectrex is in good working condition, and has a good working joystick. The joystick may have had the vinyl taken off and may, or may not look in original condition. If I have had to fix the joystick, I usually replace the joystick mechanism with new parts. If you are picky, let me know. Each Vectrex has a photocopy of the Service manual, and photcopies of the Vectrex manual, and the MineStorm manual. I might have a minestorm Overlay ($5), a vectrex manual ($5) and a minestorm manual. $5 each Box for Vectrex ( original box, poor condition ) $10 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cartridges At the moment I have 8-10 different cartridges, priced from $8-$45, depending on rarity and completeness ( bare cartridge - new, unused in box ) I will try to figure out what I have in the next few days and post. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Details, details. This is not an auction. I will not accept offers higher than on the list. I may accept offers less, but probably not. Payment must be made in advance in the form of a Money Order. US Postal money order is preferred, bank money orders acceptable. All prices are US dollars. Shipping $20 for a Vectrex shipped Canada Post, insured, to anywhere in the US. No extra cost for shipping cartridges with a vectrex. Cartridges 1-2 $5 3+ $6 All vectrex items will be sent Canada Post insured. It is not possible to send things COD to the States from Canada. I will send stuff UPS or FedEx, but the high cost of shipping just isn't worth while as far as I am concerned. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Trade information I would prefer trades, but to avoid the auction crap, the first cash offer for equipment at my asking price will get it. Offers of trade or less cash than my asking price I will think about. I am interested in trades of most kinds. Mostly computer/electronics equipment. I am not interested in computer games in general, or other video game systems, especially older systems. If you are interested in trading please indicate what you want to trade for what. An approximiate value of the items you are offering as trades would be greatly appreciated. Things that I am interested in. 486 Motherboard with CPU Amiga 1200 SouthWestern Bell Freedom Phone ( Model FT383 ) Pentax Super Program camera. Double-speed ( or faster ) CD-ROM, with sound card or interface. SCSI or IDE hard drives. Mac Hardware SE/30 Motherboards MAC II 68040 accelerator 1024x768 75Hz Video card NuBus or SE/30 NuBus Sound Card NuBus Serial Card Stereo Digitizer Other Mac toys. Simm's. 1Mx8/9 4Mx8/9 100ns or 120ns Last couple of times I have bought slow simm's I have paid $10-12 /meg. If you are interested in trading simm's for equipment, I will expect 1M of simm's for every $10-$12 of my asking price for equipment. ( example 1 vectrex I would trade for around 15 1 meg simm's ) Faster simm's. Make offer Other Mac/IBM hardware. Amiga hardware ( A1200 would be nice. :-) Local-Bus Video card or other Local-Bus cards. I am currently looking for the following vectrex stuff: Star Castle overlay Heads Up Soccer everything Flipper Pinball box, overlay in perfect condition Star Ship everything Melody Master box in perfect condition Web Warp box ( not web wars ) 3D Narrow box 3D Crazy manual, box 3D minestorm manual, box, cart 3D imager box Polar Rescue everything john macdonald magundi@uwo.ca (519) 432-9697 "For many years Canada has been held an obscure place among the countries of the globe. Our borders have been pictured in the abode of perpetual snows, and our people as indifferent, easy-going, indolent. But change is taking place." Charles R. Tuttle. geologist, Our North Land (1885) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!news.dfn.de!zeus.rbi.informatik.uni-frankfurt.de!terra.wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de!news.th-darmstadt.de!dakeeper!reutter From: reutter@dakeeper.igd.fhg.de (H.J.-L.Reutter) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: How to play DARK TOWER Date: 5 Jan 1995 13:54:09 GMT Organization: Haus der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany Lines: 27 Sender: reutter@dakeeper (H.J.-L.Reutter) Distribution: world Message-ID: <3egtm1$bkj@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> Reply-To: reutter@igd.fhg.de NNTP-Posting-Host: dakeeper.igd.fhg.de Hi there, I finally got my Dark Tower cart burned and now I've been wandering around in the woods for hours, picked up all four keys (gold, silver, bronze and brass) tons of gold and can't get anywhere else. Now I wonder: *are there more keys? *if so, where can I find them? *if I go down into the "dungeons" how do I beat the monsters? Even after I've shot a dozen or so of them they keep popping up until they kill me. *what is the benefit of the witch (???) that occasionally appears in the "dungeon"? *is there a certain pattern of beeing "beamed" to another forest? *sometimes instead of getting "beamed" I just get killed out of nowhere, is there anything I can do about it? *what's the goal of the game? Besides picking up gold and keys? If somebody please could help me out on these... I've been playing this game for hours now and I'm just not going nowhere (or I'm just plain impatient). Thanks a lot! Ciao, HJL -- H.J.-L.Reutter,reutter@igd.fhg.de,ZGDV,Wilhelminenstrasse7,Darmstadt,64283 Germany,@work+49(0)6151/155-205,CybrRoach@IRC,hreutte@andy.bgsu.edu(UseAtO wnRisk),goforthandliveasartthebeatlesfascistbastardsgotohellillusionsthedo orintosummerbowlinggreenstateuniversitytrekstuffaimeemanngroundsforthought + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!milo.mcs.anl.gov!hera!hoffberg From: hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov (Mike Hoffberg) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: How to play DARK TOWER Date: 5 Jan 1995 14:49:48 GMT Organization: Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago Illinois Lines: 117 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3eh0uc$8p@milo.mcs.anl.gov> References: <3egtm1$bkj@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: hera.aps.anl.gov As soon as I get around to finding a scanner, I will post the entire directions. After finding the keys you should go into the center of the world and find the dark tower. You then have to solve the riddle of the keys... Here is a repost of the directions: JOYSTICK: Moves Warrior forward and backward and right and left BUTTON 1: (POSSESSIONS) Press and hold to view listing of all your possessions, remaining number of warriors and current score. Release to return to game. BUTTON 2: (FIRE LEFT/ARROW) Press to select game option. Press to fire left in Brigand Sequence. Press to move arrow in the Riddle of the Keys. BUTTON 3: (FIRE STRAIGHT / KEY SELECT) Press to fire straight in the Birgand Sequence. Press to select key type in Riddle of the Keys. BUTTON 4: (FIRE RIGHT/TEST) Press to fire right in Brigand Sequence. Press to open the chests in the forest. Press to test your solution in the Riddle of the Keys. Three skill levels - 1 hardest (no keys) - 4 easiest (Silver, Bronze, Brass keys) Object: Your goal is to unlock the dooor of the Dark Tower by solvingt the riddle of the keys. To solve th riddle, you must first find four different keys scattererd throughout the forest and hten cfind and enter the Dark Towre itself. Alon the way, you will encounter a series of hazards an mysteris. Tread carefully... you never know where dangers lurk! (synopsis) Buying a healer will help fight the plague, prevelant in the zone of death (dead trees). Fog places you randomly in the forest. The map of the forest is always the same PINE TREES DEAD TREES (Zone of Death) DARK TOWER ELM TREES MAPLE TREES (the dark tower is in the center, the entire world is a grid) Different types of chests... Treasure Do-Nothing Fog Plague Brigand Magician (he lets you buy stuff) The Dark Tower is only visible when you have all of the keys. It is located near the center of the map. Move towards the entrance of the door. Now select the order of the keys, each key must be used once. Button 4 will test the solution. If you are correct the game will end. If you are incorrect, the correctly placed keys will stay lit for a few seconds and you will be placed randomly in the forest, if you have a scout, you will be placed outside the castle. In article <3egtm1$bkj@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> reutter@igd.fhg.de writes: >Hi there, > >I finally got my Dark Tower cart burned and now I've been wandering around >in the woods for hours, picked up all four keys (gold, silver, bronze and >brass) tons of gold and can't get anywhere else. Now I wonder: >*are there more keys? >*if so, where can I find them? >*if I go down into the "dungeons" how do I beat the monsters? Even after > I've shot a dozen or so of them they keep popping up until they kill me. >*what is the benefit of the witch (???) that occasionally appears in the > "dungeon"? >*is there a certain pattern of beeing "beamed" to another forest? >*sometimes instead of getting "beamed" I just get killed out of nowhere, > is there anything I can do about it? >*what's the goal of the game? Besides picking up gold and keys? > >If somebody please could help me out on these... I've been playing this >game for hours now and I'm just not going nowhere (or I'm just plain >impatient). Thanks a lot! > >Ciao, >HJL >-- >H.J.-L.Reutter,reutter@igd.fhg.de,ZGDV,Wilhelminenstrasse7,Darmstadt,64283 >Germany,@work+49(0)6151/155-205,CybrRoach@IRC,hreutte@andy.bgsu.edu(UseAtO >wnRisk),goforthandliveasartthebeatlesfascistbastardsgotohellillusionsthedo >orintosummerbowlinggreenstateuniversitytrekstuffaimeemanngroundsforthought -- Michael Hoffberg /.\ "Surprisingly tender and tasted hoffberg@phebos.aps.anl.gov // \\ Argonne somewhat like chicken." mike@anl.gov //_O_\\ National Standard Disclaimer Applies /__| |__\ Lab Boola! Boola! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!olivea!uunet!newstf01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jimofoz@aol.com (Jim of oz) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Finding Vectrexes (Vectrexi?) Date: 6 Jan 1995 02:29:48 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3eirhc$n8k@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: jimofoz@aol.com (Jim of oz) Probably your best bet is to haunt the Salvation Army and Goodwill type stores - that would be the cheapest. There are always old computer orphans around those stores (A TI 99 for 10$). Pawn shops are a possibility as well but will cost more. Jim Kajpust - Personal Freedoms - California + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!torn!uunet.ca!uunet.ca!io.org!r-node.io.org!xeno From: xeno@r-node.io.org (Jeremy Wilson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Re: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Followup-To: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Date: 6 Jan 1995 07:00:25 GMT Organization: Internex Online, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (416 363 3783) Lines: 17 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3eipq9$r84@ionews.io.org> References: <3efc9i$q80@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: r-node.io.org X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2365 rec.games.video.classic:13827 rec.games.video.marketplace:18524 rec.games.video.arcade:54315 rec.games.video.misc:19655 alt.games.video.classic:5857 misc.forsale:152903 John MacDonald (magundi@csd.uwo.ca) wrote: : US Postal money order is preferred, bank money orders acceptable. : All prices are US dollars. : Shipping : $20 for a Vectrex shipped Canada Post, insured, to anywhere in : the US. No extra cost for shipping cartridges with a vectrex. So, if I wanted something, I'd have to drive to Buffalo, get a U.S. Postal Money Order, then drive back to Toronto (right past you) and then mail it to you. Okay, no problem. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ ( ) J e r e m y W i l s o n - xeno@io.org, xeno@sizone.pci.on.ca | | Sysop of "Toast" - (416) 651-5673, 2400bps, 24Hrs 7 Days a week |_____| Collector of Classic Atari 2600 games and accessories. "Shoot!" + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!newsgate.advantis.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!news From: cybergd@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: RE: Games for sale Date: 7 Jan 1995 04:45:17 GMT Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3el68t$rm7@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> Reply-To: cybergd@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip152-130.on.ca.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 Hey there. I'm not that far away from you (on a global scale that is) and am dying to feed my vectrex some games. Star Trek, Cosmic Chasm, Hyperchase, Scramble, and I'd LOVE to get a hold of Star Castle. You couldn't peel me away from that game when it was in the arcades eons ago. You'll hear from me next time I pass through your area + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!akh104.rh.psu.edu!heller From: heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu (Andrew K. Heller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: 3d imager q. Date: 7 Jan 1995 19:29:26 GMT Organization: Penn-State Ghoull Labs Lines: 24 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3emq2m$126i@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: akh104.rh.psu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I GOT A 3d headset...with crumpled box... and minestorm color wheel... and crazy coaster box and color wheel and cart and that other 3d game box for $25 at a local farmers market!!!!! ahahah ok... Question... when playing Crazy Coaster (only 3d game I have...) the picture is not 1 image... there are 2 coaster trails when playing the game.. but other pictures like looking at my feet and falling..seem to work okay... the motor in the imager will slow down and stop if I tilt to far forward. and wont start back up unless I shut the machine off (neato how the vectrex is timed with the headset...) now.. is my motor going? and where can I get a replacement or do you have ideas on resurrecting the original one? (I am quite skilled with working with computer hardware... just looking for tips..and anybody who wants to sell me other 3d games. =) -- Carts: 2600 103; 5200 20; 7800 20 (MINT); Lynx 5 Systems: 2600A 2; 2600JR 1; Sears SVA2 1; 5200 2; 7800 2; Lynx 1; 800 2; 1200XL 1; 600XL 1; 800XL 7, 130XE 1; always lookin' for more. Oh.. and 1 Vectrex with 20 carts, including light pen. WITH 3D IMAGER!!!!!!! ELO listenin', Dr. Pepper, Kool-aid, and Red Devil drinkin', Atari lovin', cags-faq writin', fuji worshiping Ghoull-Man. heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!akh104.rh.psu.edu!heller From: heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu (Andrew K. Heller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: How to play DARK TOWER Date: 7 Jan 1995 22:15:06 GMT Organization: Penn-State Ghoull Labs Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3en3pa$671@hearst.cac.psu.edu> References: <3egtm1$bkj@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> <3eh0uc$8p@milo.mcs.anl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: akh104.rh.psu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] You know...this game sounds VERY SIMILAR to the electronic board game of the same name... .... I wonder if the same companies put it out. =) -- Carts: 2600 103; 5200 20; 7800 20 (MINT); Lynx 5 Systems: 2600A 2; 2600JR 1; Sears SVA2 1; 5200 2; 7800 2; Lynx 1; 800 2; 1200XL 1; 600XL 1; 800XL 7, 130XE 1; always lookin' for more. Oh.. and 1 Vectrex with 20 carts, including light pen. WITH 3D IMAGER!!!!!!! ELO listenin', Dr. Pepper, Kool-aid, and Red Devil drinkin', Atari lovin', cags-faq writin', fuji worshiping Ghoull-Man. heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: PJJH80A@prodigy.com (Gordon Glenn) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Multi-Carts? Date: 7 Jan 1995 22:44:11 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 5 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3en5fr$3n0o@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 There is a guy by the name of Sean Kelly in the Chicago area that makes the Vectrex multi-cart. I have one and it works great. It has all the games except for Dark Tower, which he recently found. I expect the next batch will have it included. About $50.00 plus shipping. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!gatech!swiss.ans.net!prodigy.com!usenet From: PJJH80A@prodigy.com (Gordon Glenn) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: New owner, has rarities, wants carts! Date: 7 Jan 1995 22:46:01 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 3 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3en5j9$5so6@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 I would be interested in the 3-D glasses. I do have a number of carts for the Vectrex. How much do you want or what do you want in trade? + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!ddsw1!news.structured.net!news.teleport.com!ip-pdx2-03.teleport.com!vx From: vx@teleport.com (Fell Swoop) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Finding Vectrexes (Vectrexi?) Date: Sat, 7 Jan 1995 23:30:42 +1000 Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 29 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <3eirhc$n8k@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-pdx2-03.teleport.com X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev B] In article <3eirhc$n8k@newsbf02.news.aol.com> jimofoz@aol.com (Jim of oz) writes: >Probably your best bet is to haunt the Salvation Army and Goodwill type >stores - that would be the cheapest. There are always old computer orphans >around those stores (A TI 99 for 10$). Pawn shops are a possibility as >well but will cost more. I've actually been told by a couple of pawn shop owners not to look in pawn shops, as they aren't likely to buy anything they don't think they can sell, and that definitely includes decade-old videogames. I think they might change their tunes if they *saw* the game, so I keep looking... I did run across one pawn shop where the guy had recently sold one (sob!). He said he was glad "to finally get rid of it." (>sob!<) I keep checking the Goodwills and flea markets. (sigh...) If only I hadn't ended things on such bad terms with the girlfriend whose little brother I gave mine to, all them years ago... (sob.) Never coming, really (sob!): The World Wide Web Jack Chick Archive! Send comments/contributions to vx@teleport.com or dejavu@athmail1.causeway.qub.ac.uk. .. Although they'll just be wasted because it's never really coming... Hi, Canter & Siegel ! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!news.ans.net!interaccess!zbytes From: zbytes@interaccess (William Zandrew) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: INFO: Woodward cart fix Date: 8 Jan 1995 07:48:59 GMT Organization: InterAccess Lines: 46 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3eo5dc$ovs@nntp.interaccess.com> References: <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> <3edr47$6co@magus.cs.utah.edu> Reply-To: zbytes@interaccess.com NNTP-Posting-Host: psycfrnd.interaccess.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Did anyone else have problems with their cart? I just received mine and the switch to make it go back to the menu doesn't work and a few of the games garble. I thought I saw someone post that they had problems with theirs. I would like to check out all known problems before I send my hate mail. bill Greg Alt (galt@asylum.cs.utah.edu) wrote: : I'm the one that got a woodward cart after it was supposedly fixed by : Gregg Woodcock, but it doesn't work. I compared this post to what was : done to mine, and noticed some differences... : In article <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) writes: : >ON THE BOTTOM SIDE (hold edge connector on left side): : >(3) cut the third trace to the right of pin 21 of the EPROM (27c020) : >(4) cut the trace off pin 6 of the RAM (6116) : My ram chip says 'MS6516L-10PC' NOT 6116 : >(5) cut the trace off pin 14 of the 74LS139 : I think you meant pin 3. (pin 14 has no traces on the bottom) : >perform the following jumpers (bottom side; edge connector on left side): : >(6) connect the top hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top : > hole of the trace that is the 2nd trace to its right. : >(7) connect the bottom hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top : > hole of the trace that was cut in step (5). : Did you mean 'step (4)' here ----------------^ ? : >(8) connect the hole on the 2nd edge connector pin from the bottom : > (i.e. the next to last pin; the last one with a hole on it) to : > pin 14 of the 74LS139 (step 5). : Again, pin 3, not 14, right? : >Please also note for those of you that are assembling your bare carts : >that the DPST switch "SW1" will need to have pins 1 and 2 swapped in : >order to work properly; this was already done for those of you who : >ordered finished carts. : My switch has jumpers that look like IX from the bottom. Is that right? : Anyway, I REALLY would like to play all of the games on my cart, but it : doesn't work. : Greg + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!pipex!uunet!xnet!static From: static@amiserv.xnet.com (Brian Kraiss) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Adjust horiz.screen position on Vectrex? Date: 9 Jan 1995 04:36:51 GMT Organization: XNet - A Full Service Internet Provider - (708) 983-6064 Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3eqeh3$15u@flood.xnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cyclone.xnet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Hello Vectrex owners, My screen seems to be horizontally off-center about 3/4 of an inch. While this may not seem like much it is very noticeable when using certain screen overlays like: Solar Quest and Star Trek. My question: Is there a way I can adjust the horizontal positioning of my Vectrex screen? Please send responses via email or post a followup here. Thanks, --BK + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!cs.utexas.edu!news.cs.utah.edu!jnichola From: jnichola@labhp28.cs.utah.edu (jason barkdull) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Adjust horiz.screen position on Vectrex? Date: 9 Jan 1995 05:29:37 GMT Organization: University of Utah Lines: 38 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3eqhk1$h5s@magus.cs.utah.edu> References: <3eqeh3$15u@flood.xnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: labhp28.cs.utah.edu on the logic board: adjust pot R335 this pot is on the back left side of the board: +------------+ | \ | \ pot -> |o | +--+ | | | | +-+ | | | | cart port | +-+ +------------+ screen NOTE: BE CAREFUL as there are some very high and DANGEROUS voltages inside the cabinet. -- Right now, I'm designing and building a multicart. for my Vectrex Pretty cool man! ________ ________ - _ \ / _ - ~ \ _ / ~ the @@ \ jaybird }'}'||\ -- Right now, I'm designing and building a multicart. for my Vectrex Pretty cool man! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!swrinde!pipex!uunet!newstf01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jimofoz@aol.com (Jim of oz) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Finding Vectrexes (Vectrexi?) Date: 9 Jan 1995 00:53:41 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3eqj15$no4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: jimofoz@aol.com (Jim of oz) =I've actually been told by a couple of pawn shop owners not to look in pawn =shops, as they aren't likely to buy anything they don't think they can sell, =and that definitely includes decade-old videogames. About 18 months ago I was in a Pawn shop in Colorado Springs and noticed a Vectrex with about 5 carts. It was $100, at the time I wasn't interested (got mine) and thought that was kinda high. Jim Kajpust - Personal Freedoms - California + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!ap748 From: ap748@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Fred Horvat) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Console + 20 Games for Sale/Trade Date: 9 Jan 1995 12:08:10 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Lines: 45 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3er8vb$rnc@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu Hi, I have decided to part with my Vectrex unit. I am open to the best offer cash or trade. I would prefer to sell it as a complete package, but I am not opposed to separating it. Please E-mail me if interested. Due to my work schedule and occasional problems logging on, it may take me a few days to send you back a response. Buyer pays any shipping. Below is what I have. Vectrex Console with one controller and built in game Mine Storm (O) Cartridges only no docs ----------------------- AnimAction Art Master Bedlam (O) Berzerk (O) Clean Sweep (O) Cosmic Chasm (O) Fortress of Narzod (O) Heads Up (O) Melody Master Polar Rescue (O) Pole Position (O) Rip Off (O) Scramble (O) Solar Quest Space Wars (O) Spike (O) Spin Ball (O) Star Castle (O) Star Hawk (O) Web Wars (O) (O) denotes screen overlay Overlay only for Blitz! -- Novell DOS 7.0 and IBM OS/2 user Fred Horvat MultiTOS user, have STacy will travel Free-Net Atari Portfolio Sigop Videogame Trader Newsletter Publisher Atari Classic/LYNX/Jaguar gamer Ask for a free issue! And Let's Not Forget an ADAMite! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!uop!pacbell.com!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!bnr.co.uk!corpgate!crchh327.rich.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: INFO: Woodward cart fix Date: 5 Jan 1995 02:51:00 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 53 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3efmqk$ha6@crchh327.bnr.ca> References: <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> <3edr47$6co@magus.cs.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: carph6b.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Greg Alt (galt@asylum.cs.utah.edu) wrote: > I'm the one that got a woodward cart after it was supposedly fixed by > Gregg Woodcock, but it doesn't work. I compared this post to what was > done to mine, and noticed some differences... > In article <3e1ivo$ru4@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) writes: > >ON THE BOTTOM SIDE (hold edge connector on left side): > >(3) cut the third trace to the right of pin 21 of the EPROM (27c020) > >(4) cut the trace off pin 6 of the RAM (6116) > My ram chip says 'MS6516L-10PC' NOT 6116 Probably just a bigger RAM with the same pinout but you'll have to check with Mark or a data book... > >(5) cut the trace off pin 14 of the 74LS139 > I think you meant pin 3. (pin 14 has no traces on the bottom) EGADS! You are right!!!! > >perform the following jumpers (bottom side; edge connector on left side): > >(6) connect the top hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top > > hole of the trace that is the 2nd trace to its right. > >(7) connect the bottom hole of the trace you cut in step (3) to the top > > hole of the trace that was cut in step (5). > Did you mean 'step (4)' here ----------------^ ? YIKES! What was I THINKING?! You are quite correct again! > >(8) connect the hole on the 2nd edge connector pin from the bottom > > (i.e. the next to last pin; the last one with a hole on it) to > > pin 14 of the 74LS139 (step 5). > Again, pin 3, not 14, right? Yep. > >Please also note for those of you that are assembling your bare carts > >that the DPST switch "SW1" will need to have pins 1 and 2 swapped in > >order to work properly; this was already done for those of you who > >ordered finished carts. > My switch has jumpers that look like IX from the bottom. Is that right? Yes, that is right; if you look on top, the outermost pin should have a "1" next to it implying the next pins are sequentially 2 and 3. > Anyway, I REALLY would like to play all of the games on my cart, but it > doesn't work. I did test them all before I sent them but not vigorously (just a few seconds of 3 select games) and I am sorry one fell through the cracks. You'll have to send it back to Mark, unfortunately; let me know if you need help contacting him... -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@bnr.ca or woodcock@nt.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.computek.net!news From: gep2@computek.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: 3d imager q. Date: 8 Jan 1995 03:11:18 GMT Organization: Compu-Net DFW's Premiere Internet Access Provider Lines: 41 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3enl4m$18l@ns1.computek.net> References: <3emq2m$126i@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: gep2ip.computek.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) > ok... Question... when playing Crazy Coaster (only 3d game I have...) > the picture is not 1 image... there are 2 coaster trails when playing the > game.. but other pictures like looking at my feet and falling..seem to work > okay... I don't remember that problem. On mine, all of the 3D carts seem to work okay. But it's been almost nine years since I've tried them (my units have been in storage while I've been living over in France). > the motor in the imager will slow down and stop if I tilt to far > forward. Yeah, the motor doesn't have a lot of torque and the wheel rubs the inside of the helmet if you don't keep it very steady. It's not perfect, but sure is a neat technology for a color 3-D vector display, at a very low cost. :-) > and wont start back up unless I shut the machine off > (neato how the vectrex is timed with the headset...) now.. > is my motor going? You should CERTAINLY hear it if it is. If you don't, it isn't. > and where can I get a replacement or do you have > ideas on resurrecting the original one? (I am quite skilled with working > with computer hardware... just looking for tips..and anybody who wants > to sell me other 3d games. =) I have no idea where to get official original replacement parts. Sorry. > > -- > Carts: 2600 103; 5200 20; 7800 20 (MINT); Lynx 5 > Systems: 2600A 2; 2600JR 1; Sears SVA2 1; 5200 2; 7800 2; Lynx 1; 800 2; > 1200XL 1; 600XL 1; 800XL 7, 130XE 1; always lookin' for more. > Oh.. and 1 Vectrex with 20 carts, including light pen. > WITH 3D IMAGER!!!!!!! I've also got several Bally systems & cartridges, ColecoVision and two ADAMs, an old Atari PONG and miscellaneous other goodies. :-) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!names.maricopa.edu!genesis.mc.maricopa.edu!ken From: ken@genesis.mc.maricopa.edu (Ken Kuhns) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Multicart question Date: 10 Jan 1995 17:31:21 GMT Organization: Maricopa Community Colleges Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3eug99$okm@names.maricopa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: genesis.mc.maricopa.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] After this whole fiasco with the non-functioning multicarts, is Mark Woodward still making them? Or has Gregg Woodcock taken over for him? I would like to buy a menu driven multicart, but if they aren't being made anymore, I'll buy the type that has dip switches... -- +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Ken Kuhns ken@genesis.mc.maricopa.edu | | Computer Maintenance Assistant kuhns@mc.maricopa.edu | | Mesa Community College, Mesa AZ kkuhns@next.mc.maricopa.edu | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The opinions expressed here are not those of the Maricopa County | | Community College District | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!iat.holonet.net!tglbbs!zachary.schechter From: zachary.schechter@tglbbs.com (Zachary Schechter) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Files for disks. Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 21:55:00 GMT Message-ID: <95011020302824@tglbbs.com> Organization: TGL BBS 3 Nodes of Fun 212-974-3925, 212-765-2524, 212-541-5596 Distribution: world Lines: 14 Attention all! I have well over 70 meg of 100% clean Games (IBM), GIFs, JPEGs, FLIs, MODs, WAVs, viewers, players, and utilities. I am willing to trade any or all of them for unopened boxes of high density double-sided blank floppy disks. I'd give like 20 megs per box of ten. Amount is negotiable, but all costs must remain on receiver's side. This is a fantastic offer for all you SYSOPs, game-lovers, and collectors. Respond by replying to this message, or sending E-mail on the Internet to: zachary.schechter@tglbbs.com All files were saved for my own collection purposes, and are therefore high-quality, beautiful, and loads of fun. I make this offer because I've run out of floppy disks, and have much stored on my father's hard drive (to his displeasure). + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Supersedes: <3f21uv$ejc@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> Date: 12 Jan 1995 01:53:19 GMT Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Lines: 201 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3f222f$eta@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2381 rec.games.video.classic:14129 rec.games.video.marketplace:18801 rec.games.video.arcade:55105 rec.games.video.misc:19807 alt.games.video.classic:5979 misc.forsale:153959 Vectrex trade/sale list Jan. 10, 1995 I have had a heck of a lot of e-mail/account problems lately. I think they are all resolved. If you sent me mail and it bounced, or you didn't get a replay, it was most likely that I did not recieve your e-mail. (Especially in the last couple of weeks.) First, what I don't have. I don't have any 3-D stuff or Light Pen stuff that I am willing to part with. Unless you have $1000 burning a hole in your pocket. ( imager, crazy coaster, narrow escape, light pen, Art Master, Melody Master, Animaction ) but seriously. :-) What's here. A couple of vectrex consoles. Armor..Attack, Berzerk, Blitz!, Clean Sweep, Cosmic Chasm, Hyperchase, Flipper Pinball, Rip Off, Scramble, Star Hawk, Star Trek, Spike, Solar Quest, WebWarp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Vectrex $150 Each Vectrex is in good working condition, and has a good working joystick. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cartridges Complete ( box, overlay, manual, cartridge ) Armor..Attack $12 (tape on box) Berzerk $12 (ripped flap on btox) Blitz! $15 New, unused Clean Sweep $15 Cosmic Chasm $15 New, unused Cosmic Chasm $12 very good condition Hyperchase $15 Rip Off $35 Excellent Scramble $12 New, unused Solar Quest $25 very good condition Spike $30 missing flap Star Hawk $35 very good condition Web Warp $35 missing flap Web Warp $45 perfect Web Warp ( Web Warp cartridge, and overlay, Web Wars manual and box Canadian/UK version ) --------- incomplete Armor..Attack $8 o Armor..Attack $10 om Berzerk $8 o Berzerk $10 om Blitz! $8 m Clean Sweep $10 om Clean Sweep $8 o Cosmic Chasm $8 om Cosmic Chasm $6 Hyperchase $10 om Hyperchase $8 o Flipper Pinball $20 o Rip Off $15 om Scramble $8 om Star Trek $10 om Star Trek $8 o Spike $15 o Solar Quest $12 om Solar Quest $10 Web Warp $15 Cartridge o = overlay m = manual Will include photocopy of manuals for cartridges that do not have manuals. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Details, details. This is not an auction. I will not accept offers higher than on the list. I may accept offers less, but probably not. Payment must be made in advance in the form of a Money Order. US Postal money order is preferred, bank money orders acceptable. All prices are US dollars. Shipping $20 for a Vectrex shipped Canada Post, insured, to anywhere in the US or Canada. No extra cost for shipping cartridges with a vectrex. Cartridges 1-2 $5 3+ $6 All vectrex items will be sent Canada Post insured. It is not possible to send things COD to the States from Canada. I will send stuff UPS or FedEx, but the high cost of shipping just isn't worth while as far as I am concerned. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Trade information I would prefer trades, but to avoid the auction crap, the first cash offer for equipment at my asking price will get it. Offers of trade or less cash than my asking price I will think about. I am interested in trades of most kinds. Mostly computer/electronics equipment. I am not interested in computer games in general, or other video game systems, especially older systems. If you are interested in trading please indicate what you want to trade for what. An approximiate value of the items you are offering as trades would be greatly appreciated. Things that I am interested in. 486 Motherboard with CPU Amiga 1200 Amiga CDTV SouthWestern Bell Freedom Phone ( Model FT383 ) Pentax Super Program camera. Double-speed ( or faster ) CD-ROM, with sound card or interface. SCSI or IDE hard drives. Mac Hardware SE/30 Motherboards MAC II 68040 accelerator 1024x768 75Hz Video card NuBus or SE/30 NuBus Sound Card NuBus Serial Card Stereo Digitizer Other Mac toys. Simm's. 1Mx8/9 4Mx8/9 100ns or 120ns Last couple of times I have bought slow simm's I have paid $10-12 /meg. If you are interested in trading simm's for equipment, I will expect 1M of simm's for every $10-$12 of my asking price for equipment. ( example 1 vectrex I would trade for around 15 1 meg simm's ) Faster simm's. Make offer Other Mac/IBM hardware. Amiga hardware ( A1200 would be nice. :-) Local-Bus Video card or other Local-Bus cards. I am currently looking for the following vectrex stuff: Star Castle overlay Heads Up Soccer everything Star Ship everything Melody Master box in perfect condition 3D Narrow box 3D Crazy manual, box 3D minestorm manual, box, cart 3D imager box Polar Rescue everything or any 3D or lightpen stuff. john macdonald magundi@uwo.ca (519) 432-9697 "For many years Canada has been held an obscure place among the countries of the globe. Our borders have been pictured in the abode of perpetual snows, and our people as indifferent, easy-going, indolent. But change is taking place." Charles R. Tuttle. geologist, Our North Land (1885) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Supersedes: <3f222f$eta@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> Date: 12 Jan 1995 01:58:07 GMT Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Lines: 204 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3f22bf$g5d@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2382 rec.games.video.classic:14130 rec.games.video.marketplace:18802 rec.games.video.arcade:55107 rec.games.video.misc:19808 alt.games.video.classic:5981 misc.forsale:153961 Vectrex trade/sale list Jan. 10, 1995 I have had a heck of a lot of e-mail/account problems lately. I think they are all resolved. If you sent me mail and it bounced, or you didn't get a replay, it was most likely that I did not recieve your e-mail. (Especially in the last couple of weeks.) First, what I don't have. I don't have any 3-D stuff or Light Pen stuff that I am willing to part with. Unless you have $1000 burning a hole in your pocket. ( imager, crazy coaster, narrow escape, light pen, Art Master, Melody Master, Animaction ) but seriously. :-) What's here. A couple of vectrex consoles. Armor..Attack, Berzerk, Blitz!, Clean Sweep, Cosmic Chasm, Hyperchase, Flipper Pinball, Rip Off, Scramble, Star Hawk, Star Trek, Spike, Solar Quest, WebWarp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Vectrex $150 Each Vectrex is in good working condition, and has a good working joystick. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cartridges Complete ( box, overlay, manual, cartridge ) Armor..Attack $12 (tape on box) Berzerk $12 (ripped flap on btox) Blitz! $15 New, unused Clean Sweep $15 Cosmic Chasm $15 New, unused Cosmic Chasm $12 very good condition Hyperchase $15 Rip Off $35 Excellent Scramble $12 New, unused Solar Quest $25 very good condition Spike $30 missing flap Star Hawk $35 very good condition Web Warp $35 missing flap Web Warp $45 perfect Web Warp ( Web Warp cartridge, and overlay, Web Wars manual and box Canadian/UK version ) --------- incomplete Armor..Attack $8 o Armor..Attack $10 om Berzerk $8 o Berzerk $10 om Blitz! $8 m Clean Sweep $10 om Clean Sweep $8 o Cosmic Chasm $8 om Cosmic Chasm $6 Hyperchase $10 om Hyperchase $8 o Flipper Pinball $20 o Rip Off $15 om Scramble $8 om Star Trek $10 om Star Trek $8 o Spike $15 o Solar Quest $12 om Solar Quest $10 Web Warp $15 Cartridge o = overlay m = manual Will include photocopy of manuals for cartridges that do not have manuals. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Details, details. This is not an auction. I will not accept offers higher than on the list. I may accept offers less, but probably not. Payment must be made in advance in the form of a Money Order. US Postal money order is preferred, bank money orders acceptable. All prices are US dollars. Shipping $20 for a Vectrex shipped Canada Post, insured, to anywhere in the US or Canada. No extra cost for shipping cartridges with a vectrex. Cartridges 1-2 $5 3+ $6 All vectrex items will be sent Canada Post insured. It is not possible to send things COD to the States from Canada. I will send stuff UPS or FedEx, but the high cost of shipping just isn't worth while as far as I am concerned. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Trade information I would prefer trades, but to avoid the auction crap, the first cash offer for equipment at my asking price will get it. Offers of trade or less cash than my asking price I will think about. I am interested in trades of most kinds. Mostly computer/electronics equipment. I am not interested in computer games in general, or other video game systems, especially older systems. If you are interested in trading please indicate what you want to trade for what. An approximiate value of the items you are offering as trades would be greatly appreciated. Things that I am interested in. 486 Motherboard with CPU 486 CPU Eprom programmer Amiga 1200 Amiga CDTV SouthWestern Bell Freedom Phone ( Model FT383 ) Pentax Super Program camera. Double-speed ( or faster ) CD-ROM, with sound card or interface. SCSI or IDE hard drives. Mac Hardware SE/30 Motherboards MAC II 68040 accelerator 1024x768 75Hz Video card NuBus or SE/30 NuBus Sound Card NuBus Serial Card Stereo Digitizer Other Mac toys. Simm's. 1Mx8/9 4Mx8/9 100ns or 120ns Last couple of times I have bought slow simm's I have paid $10-12 /meg. If you are interested in trading simm's for equipment, I will expect 1M of simm's for every $10-$12 of my asking price for equipment. ( example 1 vectrex I would trade for around 15 1 meg simm's ) Faster simm's. Make offer Other Mac/IBM hardware. Amiga hardware ( A1200 would be nice. :-) Local-Bus Video card or other Local-Bus cards. I am currently looking for the following vectrex stuff: Star Castle overlay Heads Up Soccer everything Star Ship everything Melody Master box in perfect condition 3D Narrow box 3D Crazy manual, box 3D minestorm manual, box, cart 3D imager box Polar Rescue everything or any 3D or lightpen stuff. john macdonald magundi@uwo.ca (519) 432-9697 "For many years Canada has been held an obscure place among the countries of the globe. Our borders have been pictured in the abode of perpetual snows, and our people as indifferent, easy-going, indolent. But change is taking place." Charles R. Tuttle. geologist, Our North Land (1885) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!zib-berlin.de!news.th-darmstadt.de!tim!reutter From: reutter@tim.igd.fhg.de (H.J.-L.Reutter) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: How to play DARK TOWER Date: 11 Jan 1995 13:48:53 GMT Organization: Haus der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany Lines: 13 Sender: reutter@tim (H.J.-L.Reutter) Distribution: world Message-ID: <3f0nk5$10g0@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> References: <3egtm1$bkj@rs18.hrz.th-darmstadt.de> <3eh0uc$8p@milo.mcs.anl.gov> <3en3pa$671@hearst.cac.psu.edu> Reply-To: reutter@igd.fhg.de NNTP-Posting-Host: tim.igd.fhg.de Thanks for the extensive help... But one question remains: how can I buy things from the wizard/witch? Before I can do anything, he/she says: "Be Gone!" and gone I am :) And besides that, where did you people get this information, was Dark Tower released after all? Or was it "just" released for other systems? Thanks again and ciao, HJL -- H.J.-L.Reutter,reutter@igd.fhg.de,ZGDV,Wilhelminenstrasse7,Darmstadt,64283 Germany,@work+49(0)6151/155-205,CybrRoach@IRC,hreutte@andy.bgsu.edu(UseAtO wnRisk),goforthandliveasartthebeatlesfascistbastardsgotohellillusionsthedo orintosummerbowlinggreenstateuniversitytrekstuffaimeemanngroundsforthought + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.pop.psu.edu!hudson.lm.com!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!nntp.et.byu.edu!news.caldera.com!news.cc.utah.edu!su From: su@cadehp3.eng.utah.edu (Roger Su) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: FS Vectrex and carts Date: 13 Jan 1995 03:56:29 GMT Organization: University of Utah Lines: 35 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3f4tld$75u@news.cc.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: cadehp3.eng.utah.edu I'm attempting to find a good home for my faithful Vectrex. You see, we're moving into an apartment and they don't allow...;). Actually, I want to get rid of it since it's been sitting in my closet since around 1988 and has about 6 years worth of dust on it. I just took it out, plugged it in, and it works perfectly (other than sneezing from all the dust). The only thing that doesn't work is that the joystick doesn't self-center in the the vertical direction, but the vertical direction still works. It's probably just a spring that is detached or something similar (all the Vectrex experts here should be able to pinpoint the problem in a second). It also includes three carts: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Solar Quest Armor..Attack These all come with overlays, but no manuals :( Anyways, I have no idea what the value of this is, but make me a reasonable offer and I'll sell it to you. Whatever price you offer, please remember, that you will also pay for shipping and/or COD depending on how you want to pay for it. Feel free to email me with any questions. Cheers. -- Roger Su | "I am Homer of Borg. Resistance is futile. College of Engineering | You will be assimil...mmmmm, doughnut... University of Utah | DOH!!" + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!openwx!eskimo!wormey From: wormey@eskimo.com (Space Case) Subject: Cartridges for sale X-Nntp-Posting-Host: eskimo.com Message-ID: Sender: usenet@eskimo.com (News User Id) Reply-To: wormey@eskimo.com Organization: Eskimo North (206) For-Ever Date: Sun, 15 Jan 1995 03:59:20 GMT Lines: 14 I have the following cartridges for sale. All are complete, including box, cart, manual, overlay and overlay sleeve. Bedlam - $25 Fortress of Narzod - $25 Light Pen - $100 (doesn't come with overlay, but has Art Master cart) ~Steve -- Steven R. Allen - wormey@eskimo.com Faith is the quality that enables you to eat blackberry jam on a picnic without looking to see whether the seeds move. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!bnr.co.uk!bmdhh222.bnr.ca!bcarh8ac.bnr.ca!corpgate!crchh327.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart question Date: 13 Jan 1995 18:55:00 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 16 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3f6ia4$1lp@crchh327.bnr.ca> References: <3eug99$okm@names.maricopa.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: carph6b.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Ken Kuhns (ken@genesis.mc.maricopa.edu) wrote: > After this whole fiasco with the non-functioning multicarts, is > Mark Woodward still making them? Or has Gregg Woodcock taken over > for him? I would like to buy a menu driven multicart, but if they > aren't being made anymore, I'll buy the type that has dip switches... I have taken over and am compiling a waiting list for the next run of carts (no money; just name/email/phone) and will let everybody know after I have found the time and $$ to get started (and after I get the new games that should be available soon). -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@bnr.ca or woodcock@nt.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!spool.mu.edu!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Date: 15 Jan 1995 19:14:12 GMT Organization: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. Canada Lines: 16 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fbs64$3m9@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2387 rec.games.video.classic:14323 rec.games.video.marketplace:18965 rec.games.video.arcade:55562 rec.games.video.misc:19892 alt.games.video.classic:6037 misc.forsale:154593 Vectrex trade/sale list Jan. 15, 1995 What's here. A couple of vectrex consoles. Armor..Attack, Berzerk, Blitz!, Clean Sweep, Cosmic Chasm, Hyperchase, Rip Off, Scramble, Star Hawk, Star Trek, Spike, Solar Quest, Space Wars, Web Warp, Spin Ball, Flipper Pinball Please send e-mail for prices. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!news.cs.utah.edu!labhp28.cs.utah.edu!jnichola From: jnichola@labhp28.cs.utah.edu (jason barkdull) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart question Date: 16 Jan 1995 01:26:55 GMT Organization: University of Utah Computer Science Department Lines: 21 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fci0v$sl4@magus.cs.utah.edu> References: <3eug99$okm@names.maricopa.edu> <3f6ia4$1lp@crchh327.bnr.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: labhp28.cs.utah.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : I have taken over and am compiling a waiting list for the next run of : carts (no money; just name/email/phone) and will let everybody know : after I have found the time and $$ to get started (and after I get the : new games that should be available soon). what NEW GAMES? are they in the archive? -- Right now, I'm designing and building a multicart. for my Vectrex Pretty cool man! ________ ________ - _ \ / _ - ~ \ _ / ~ the @@ \ jaybird }'}'||\ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!cats.ucsc.edu!tamarand From: tamarand@cats.ucsc.edu (Heather Katherine Wentworth) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: 3d glasses? Date: 16 Jan 1995 02:43:21 GMT Organization: University of California, Santa Cruz Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fcmg9$dl@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: ese.ucsc.edu X-Newsreader: NN version 6.5.0 #1 (NOV) Does anyone have the 3d goggles around here? And know how they are timed? I want to build something like that :) I don't plan to implement color, tho, just have two LCD panels that click on and off. if anyone can hook them up to a sillyscope and tell me the timing I'd be much oblighed. Please send email rather than posting; I will post summaries. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!spool.mu.edu!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Wanted: Polar Rescue & Heads-up Soccer ( Vectrex cartridges ) Date: 16 Jan 1995 03:06:55 GMT Organization: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. Canada Lines: 41 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fcnsf$soi@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2390 rec.games.video.classic:14340 rec.games.video.marketplace:18997 rec.games.video.arcade:55609 rec.games.video.misc:19904 alt.games.video.classic:6040 misc.forsale:154691 I am currently looking for the following vectrex stuff I need complete ( cartridge, overlay, manual, box ) Heads up Soccer Polar Rescue I need bits and pieces. Star Castle overlay Melody Master box in perfect condition 3D Narrow box 3D Crazy manual, box 3D minestorm manual, box, cart 3D imager box Multi-cartridges. I have some vectrex cartridges for trade against the above vectrex stuff. I also have a vectrex or two that I would trade for all of the above in perfect condition. Alternatively, if you have much of what I am lookin for in a complete system, and do not want split up the system, I will buy the complete system. john macdonald magundi@uwo.ca (519) 432-9697 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!unix.globalone.net!shell!spoonman From: spoonman@shell.vircom.com (Matt Henzel) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: I'm looking for a Vectrex system Date: 16 Jan 1995 10:15:50 GMT Organization: GlobalOne Inc. Lines: 8 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fdh0m$qdn@unix.globalone.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: shell.globalone.net X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I need to get myself a vectrex system.I purchased a Vectrex many years ago (1984?)a couple of years later it was stolen from me, along with a few of my favorite games (Clean Sweep,Star Trek...)The only game left was Berzerk. Well anyway, I am looking to get back into Vectrex again....that is if I can find a system for a good price.What exactly is that multi-game all about?How many games?What games?Price? Spoonman + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!su1.in.net!usenet From: Michael L. Cline Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Club! Vectrex. more! RELICS Join now!! Date: 16 Jan 1995 10:10:15 GMT Organization: The Cline Group Lines: 39 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fdgm7$nna@su1.in.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ip129.in.net X-Newsreader: AIR News 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Atari, Coleco, Intellevision, Odyssey, Vectrex...do any of these names bring back sweet memories? Are you still interested in these systems or just having 'Video Game Nostalgia'? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the following may be of interest to you. RELICS is an all new club that I am starting. I have already got a number of members on the Prodigy service, and am now hoping to expand out on the Internet. RELICS deals only with pre-NES systems (but including SMS and Atari 16 bit system) and their games. RELICS is a nation-wide and hopefully soon a world-wide club that is unlike any other that I have seen. RELICS will haveits own fanzine entitled RELICS that I put out. Yes, arrangements have been made for the production of a fanzine devoted to our club. Inside would be articles on the systems, games, gaming memories, free classifieds, and a trader's point. The RELICS fanzine will be published quarterly. A free issue will be sent out to anyone who wants to become a registered member of the RELICS club. As a registered member, you will instantly become a member of the RELICS staff and will be a contributing writer, artist, photographer, etc. Any submitted articles, artwork, photos, etc, will be published in the RELICS fanzine. If you wish to become a registered member of RELICS, please E-mail yor mailing address for a free issue of RELICS. If you wish to become a member, just fill out the enclosed form with a $4.00 membership fee. The $4.00 fee covers the printing and mailing costs of the RELICS fanzine. That's only a dollar an issue! If you would like to join or have any further questions, E-mail me at: mikec@in.net Please enter: FWD Jeremy Cline RELICS as subject line + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!iat.holonet.net!tglbbs!ted.barret From: ted.barret@tglbbs.com (Ted Barret) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Date: Sat, 14 Jan 1995 23:36:03 GMT Message-ID: <95011421575430@tglbbs.com> Organization: TGL BBS 3 Nodes of Fun 212-974-3925, 212-765-2524, 212-541-5596 Distribution: world Lines: 5 Hey Roger whats up? I am interested in your machine. Can I trade you an NES 8-bit system with 4 games, gun and two controls? I will throw in a Return To ZOrk for the PC CD-ROm. Or I will give you $20 plus shipping C.O.D. or priority mail whatever... ted.barret@tglbbs.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!akh104.rh.psu.edu!heller From: heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu (Andrew K. Heller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: 3d glasses? Date: 17 Jan 1995 05:05:38 GMT Organization: Penn-State Ghoull Labs Lines: 21 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3ffj72$918@hearst.cac.psu.edu> References: <3fcmg9$dl@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: akh104.rh.psu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Heather Katherine Wentworth (tamarand@cats.ucsc.edu) wrote: : Does anyone have the 3d goggles around here? And know how they : are timed? I want to build something like that :) I don't plan : to implement color, tho, just have two LCD panels that click : on and off. : if anyone can hook them up to a sillyscope and tell me the timing : I'd be much oblighed. Timing varies per game and per screen. -- Carts: 2600 104; 5200 22; 7800 20 (MINT); Lynx 5 Systems: 2600A 2; 2600JR 1; Sears SVA2 1; 5200 2; 7800 2; Lynx 1; 800 2; 1200XL 1; 600XL 1; 800XL 7, 130XE 1; always lookin' for more. Oh.. and 1 Vectrex with 20 carts, including light pen. WITH 3D IMAGER!!!!!!! ELO listenin', Dr. Pepper, Kool-aid, and Red Devil drinkin', Atari lovin', cags-faq writin', fuji worshiping Ghoull-Man. heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!akh104.rh.psu.edu!heller From: heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu (Andrew K. Heller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Club! Vectrex. more! RELICS Join now!! Date: 17 Jan 1995 05:07:00 GMT Organization: Penn-State Ghoull Labs Lines: 17 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3ffj9k$918@hearst.cac.psu.edu> References: <3fdgm7$nna@su1.in.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: akh104.rh.psu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] MichaelL.Cline wrote: : : RELICS deals only with pre-NES systems (but including SMS and : Atari 16 bit system) and their games. RELICS is a nation-wide and Atari made a 16bit video system? Don't think so... and if this is the ST I am not subscribing. =) -- Carts: 2600 104; 5200 22; 7800 20 (MINT); Lynx 5 Systems: 2600A 2; 2600JR 1; Sears SVA2 1; 5200 2; 7800 2; Lynx 1; 800 2; 1200XL 1; 600XL 1; 800XL 7, 130XE 1; always lookin' for more. Oh.. and 1 Vectrex with 20 carts, including light pen. WITH 3D IMAGER!!!!!!! ELO listenin', Dr. Pepper, Kool-aid, and Red Devil drinkin', Atari lovin', cags-faq writin', fuji worshiping Ghoull-Man. heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!caen!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!inferno.mpx.com.au!ion.apana.org.au!triode.apana.org.au!triode!adamb From: adamb@triode.apana.org.au (Adam Booth) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart question Date: 17 Jan 1995 08:28:56 GMT Organization: APANA - Australian Public Access Network Association Lines: 38 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3ffv48$q3f@triode.apana.org.au> References: <3eug99$okm@names.maricopa.edu> <3f6ia4$1lp@crchh327.bnr.ca> <3fci0v$sl4@magus.cs.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: triode.apana.org.au X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] [someone wrote] : : I have taken over and am compiling a waiting list for the next run of : : carts (no money; just name/email/phone) and will let everybody know : : after I have found the time and $$ to get started (and after I get the : : new games that should be available soon). And then jason barkdull (jnichola@labhp28.cs.utah.edu) wrote: : what NEW GAMES? : are they in the archive? : -- : Right now, I'm designing and building a multicart. for my Vectrex : Pretty cool man! : ________ ________ : - _ \ / _ - : ~ \ _ / ~ : the @@ \ : jaybird }'}'||\ To whoever, I'm sorry but I have an intermittant newsfeed, but I'ld love to be put down on any list for a Vectrex Multicart. I've got a few games but I'ld love to get more. BTW - has anyone had any luck getting overlays made from the picture files on the ftpsite? Adam + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!golf!mizzou1.missouri.edu!C651235 From: C651235@mizzou1.missouri.edu (David A Ferrell) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: My Vectrex Screen giggles on the top? Date: Tue, 17 Jan 95 15:50:37 CST Organization: University of Missouri, Columbia Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <17329DECES86.C651235@mizzou1.missouri.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mizzou1.missouri.edu Well as is stated in the title my screen giggles or waves on the top and bottom mostly. Is this normal for a Vectrex (they are 12+ years old)? Is there a cure? Thanks for any help! DAVID F.|... AND THOUGH I HAD SLAIN A THOUSAND FOES LESS ONE, THE |THOUSANDTH KNIFE FOUND MY LIVER; THE THOSANDTH ENEMY SAID TO |ME, "NOW YOU SHALL DIE, NOW NONE SHALL KNOW." AND THE FOOL |LOOKING DOWN, BELIEVED THIS, NOT SEEING ABOVE HIS SHOULDER, THE |NAKED STARS, EACH ONE REMEMBERING. -KLINGON PROVERB + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!milo.mcs.anl.gov!hera!hoffberg From: hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov (Mike Hoffberg) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Dark Tower Instructions Date: 17 Jan 1995 23:23:59 GMT Organization: Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago Illinois Lines: 19 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fhjif$4i@milo.mcs.anl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: hera.aps.anl.gov They are now on ... epics.aps.anl.gov log in as anonymous in directory /incoming/DTinstructions Page001.tif to Page010.tif Overlay.tif (They were scanned at 300 dpi) MIKE -- Michael Hoffberg /.\ "Surprisingly tender and tasted hoffberg@phebos.aps.anl.gov // \\ Argonne somewhat like chicken." mike@anl.gov //_O_\\ National Standard Disclaimer Applies /__| |__\ Lab Boola! Boola! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.primenet.com!krishna From: krishna@primenet.com (Glenn Saunders) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Club! Vectrex. more! RELICS Join now!! Date: 18 Jan 1995 01:11:54 GMT Organization: Primenet Lines: 8 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fhpsq$r5s@news.primenet.com> References: <3fdgm7$nna@su1.in.net> <3ffj9k$918@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: usr1.primenet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Andrew K. Heller (heller@akh104.rh.psu.edu) wrote: : Atari made a 16bit video system? Don't think so... and if this : is the ST I am not subscribing. =) The Lynx mayhap? LCD video of course. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!brtph500.bnr.ca!corpgate!crchh327.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: My Vectrex Screen giggles on the top? Date: 18 Jan 1995 05:38:52 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 18 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fi9hc$rcl@crchh327.bnr.ca> References: <17329DECES86.C651235@mizzou1.missouri.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: carph6b.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] David A Ferrell (C651235@mizzou1.missouri.edu) wrote: >Well as is stated in the title my screen giggles or waves on the top and bottom Well stop telling it jokes and saying "goodbye" to it :> >mostly. Is this normal for a Vectrex (they are 12+ years old)? Is there a >cure? Thanks for any help! Yes. As is the case in ALL video displays, the electrolytics go bad with time/use and need to be replaced. Just replace all the electrolytic capicitors and your screen should become rock solid again. -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@bnr.ca or woodcock@nt.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!cunews!chat!gsenecha From: gsenecha@chat.carleton.ca (Greggory Senechal) Subject: Ottawa Vectrex for sale? Message-ID: Sender: news@cunews.carleton.ca (News Administrator) Organization: Carleton University X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Thu, 19 Jan 1995 01:06:18 GMT Lines: 15 Does _anyone_ in the Ottawa area have a vectrex to sell? Please let me know... Gregg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Greggory Senechal "It is I, Slim." Carleton University Anthropology Email address: gsenecha@chat.carleton.ca OR aa588@freenet.carleton.ca ---------------------------------------------------------------------- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!uwm.edu!news.moneng.mei.com!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!bnr.co.uk!corpgate!crchh327.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Dark Tower Instructions Date: 19 Jan 1995 17:20:26 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fm70q$fr5@crchh327.bnr.ca> References: <3fhjif$4i@milo.mcs.anl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: carph6b.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Mike Hoffberg (hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov) wrote: > Overlay.tif What is this? Is it a blowup of a drawing in the manual or what? The cart owner said he didn't have an overlay for it so where did this come from. -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@bnr.ca or woodcock@nt.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!uop!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!malgudi.oar.net!infinet!rbatina From: rbatina@infinet.com (Robert Batina) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Club! Vectrex. more! RELICS Join now!! Date: 20 Jan 1995 06:30:43 GMT Organization: InfiNet - Internet Access (614/224-3410) Lines: 24 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fnlaj$285@rigel.infinet.com> References: <3fdgm7$nna@su1.in.net> <3ffj9k$918@hearst.cac.psu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: rigel.infinet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : : RELICS deals only with pre-NES systems (but including SMS and : : Atari 16 bit system) and their games. RELICS is a nation-wide and : Atari made a 16bit video system? Don't think so... and if this : is the ST I am not subscribing. =) Well, Lynx is claimed at 16 bit... and I think there is a machine called the Falcon that is supposed to be 16 bit. Dunno... -- +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ + Robert Batina Amiga 500, Amiga 2000 + + Lancaster, Ohio Lynx, Commodore 64, SNES + + The Glass City 32X, Genesis, 3D0, IBM 286 + +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Check out the MED songs I have slaved over for the past few years of my life!!! FTP to the FUNET archives at ftp.funet.fi under Amiga Modules - Roberto! finger-rbatina@infinet.com for more info on me! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!newstand.syr.edu!djalpern From: djalpern@mailbox.syr.edu (David J. Alpern) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Bought Car, must sell vectrex Date: 20 Jan 1995 16:04:45 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, USA Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3fomut$n0e@newstand.syr.edu> Reply-To: djalpern@mailbox.syr.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: kong.syr.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Just like the title says. I bought a car, I need to sell my vectrex and multi cart. $150 plus shipping or best offer. Condition: Good. everything works. However, no manuals, no docs, and no overlays are available. respong to: djalpern@mailbox.syr.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.pop.psu.edu!hudson.lm.com!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!wiretap.spies.com!uuwest!pony From: pony@west.darkside.com (Robert Poniatowski) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex + 5 Games For Sale! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 20 Jan 95 21:19:39 PST Organization: The Dark Side of the Moon +1 408 245 SPAM Lines: 14 Time to clean up the house... Vectrex System & Five Carts with Overlays - $125 Includes Vectrex base unit and one joystick. Carts include Cosmic Chasm, Berzerk, Scramble, Star Trek, and Armor Attack. No Instructions/Boxes. No Minestorm Overlay. Star Trek overly has seen better days. =) Buyer agrees to pay shipping as well. This is not an auction, first response gets it. As always, if the price doesn't seem right then make an offer...if it doesn't sell I may consider other offers. Cheers! Bob Pony + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!emory!gatech!udel!news.bluesky.net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!swiss.ans.net!potogold.rmii.com!lucky.innet.com!lucky.innet.com!not-for-mail From: joek@lucky.innet.com (Joe Kearney) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vextrex for sale Date: 22 Jan 1995 02:37:42 -0500 Organization: Internet Network Corporation Lines: 19 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3ft206$hs8@lucky.innet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: innet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Vectrex in box, perfect condition. Original paperwork. 10 games, all boxes perfect condition with all books and overlays: Spinball Star Trek Cosmic Chasm Spike Webwars Narzod Starhawk Armor Attack Scramble Heads Up Make me an offer I cant refuse. joek@innet.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!psuvax1!news.ecn.bgu.edu!feenix.metronet.com!rik From: rik@metronet.com (RiK) Subject: Complete instructions for Dark Tower Message-ID: Date: Sun, 22 Jan 1995 10:48:40 GMT Organization: Texas Metronet, Internet for the Individual 214-705-2901 (info) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lines: 260 Well, thanks to the .TIF files that Mike put up at his site of the manual for Dark Tower, I was able to get the text file written up of the complete instructions. Here they are: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dark Tower ---------- Enter the fantastic world of the Dark Tower -- a world filled with adventure, danger and all the mysteries of ancient times. You control a squadron of warriors as you search an adventure-filled forest for the magical keys that will unlock the entrance to the Dark Tower. Guide your warriors to the enchanted chests scattered throughout the forest -- each will contain a new puzzle, adventure, terror or treasure. Use your warriors wisely and beware the evils of the forest! Controls: --------- Joystick: Moves warrior. Button 1: Possessions. Press and hold to view listing of all your possessions, remaining number of warriors and current score. Release to return to game. Button 2: Fire Left/Arrow. Press to select game option. Press to fire left in Brigand Sequence. Press to move arrow in the Riddle of the Keys. Button 3: Fire Straight/Key Select. Press to fire straight in Brigand Sequence. Press to select key type in Riddle of the Keys. Button 4: Fire Right/Test. Press to fire right in Brigand Sequence. Press to open the chests in the forest. Press to test your solution in the Riddle of the Keys. Skill Level Selection: ---------------------- Dark Tower is a one player game. You can begin Dark Tower at any of four different skill levels. The skill level determines how many keys you are given before starting your journey. Game 1 is the most difficult; Game 4 is the least difficult. The games are as follows: Skill Level Keys Provided --------------------------------------- Game 1 NONE Game 2 Silver Game 3 Silver and bronze Game 4 Silver, bronze and brass To select the skill level, press Button 2. (Note: You will not receive and points for the keys initially given in Games 2, 3 or 4.) Game Play --------- Your goal is to unlock the door of the Dark Tower by solving the Riddle of the Keys. To solve the riddle, you must first find the four different keys scattered throughout the forest and then find and enter the Dark Tower itself. Along the way, you will encounter a series of hazards and mysteries. Tread carefully... you never know where dangers lurk! Warriors At the beginning of the game, you are provided with a warrior who appears somewhere within the forest. You are also provided with five reserve warriors and two bags of gold. You can earn additional warriors and gold during the game, as explained later. Possessions Any time during the game, you can press Button 1 to see a list of your possessions, your inventory of reserve troops, and your score. Forest Sequence --------------- Forest maps and boundaries The forest is divided into four equal sectors, each represented by a different type of tree -- pines, elms, maples, and dead trees. In the very center of the forest, called the Dark Forest, there are no trees at all. This is where the Dark Tower is hidden and will become visible only when your warrior has collected all four keys (see Dark Tower Sequence). There are also smaller dark forest zones scattered throughout the forest map. It is easy to get lost in these zones. Be especially careful when in the Zone of Death, where the plague occurs more often. It is advisable to enter the Zone of Death only when you have a healer in your possession (see Plague and Healer). If you reach the boundaries of the forest, the trees will disappear, you will enter a fog and will be placed randomly somewhere else within the forest. It is helpful to map the forest as you play the game because objects always appear in the same location from game to game. (Using standard graph paper is helpful in mapping the forest). As you learn where objects will be found, your skill in playing the game will be increased. Pine Trees Dead Trees (Zone of Death) Dark Forest Elm Trees Maple Trees Direction of Travel Use the joystick to move your warrior around the forest. As your warrior walks through the forest, his direction of travel is shown at the top right side of the screen (N, NW, W, SW, S, SE, E, NE). The number of steps forward he has taken since he made his last turn is also shown. To go in a specific direction (eg, North), rotate your warrior to the left (counter clockwise) until the desired direction appears at the top of the screen. Then your warrior will be heading in that direction. Fog [Appears as a series of long horizontal lines] In addition to the boundary fog, you can also run into fig while walking within the forest. You may also find fog in some of the chests scattered throughout the forest (see Chests). When you run into fog, it will move up from the bottom of the screen and you will be placed randomly somewhere else with the forest unless you have a scout in your possession (see Magician Sequence). Plague [Appears as a series of broken horizontal lines] Like fog, you can run into the plague while walking throughout the forest and may also find the plague in a chest (see Chests). When you run into the plague, it will move up from the bottom of the screen like the fog, but you will lose your warrior unless you have a healer in your possession (see Magician Sequence). Chests You will see many chests scattered throughout the forest. All chests look alike and give no clue as to their contents. To open a chest, move warrior in front of the chest and press Button 4. If you press Button 4 again BEFORE the chest lid is fully opened you can close the chest and move on. Once the chest is fully opened, you must proceed to handle whatever it has in store for you. There are six types of chests: Treasure Chests - These chests are very rare and contain a no-risk treasure (one to nine bags of gold or one to four replacement warriors). A particular Treasure chest can only be opened once per game -- opening this same chest again will take you to the Brigand Sequence (see below). 'Do-Nothing' Chests - These are empty chests that will open, pause for a moment, and then close. Fog Chests - These chests contain fog. When fully opened, the fog cycle will be started, as explained earlier. Plague Chests - These chests contain the plague. When fully opened, the plague cycle will be started, as explained earlier. Brigand Chests - These contain enemy beasts called 'Brigands' who you must fight for your warrior's survival (see Brigand Sequence). Magician Chests - These contain magicians who can provide you with many valuable treasures (see Magician Sequence). As with treasure chests, each Magician Chest can only be opened once per game -- opening the same chest again will take you to the Brigand Sequence. Bags of Gold Scattered throughout the forest are bags of gold which you can pick up and add to your possessions. You can pick up the bag of gold by walking forward directly toward it. Each bag of gold can be picked up only once per game. Keys In each of the four sectors of the forest there is one of the needed to solve the Riddle of the Keys and open the Dark Tower. These keys will be in the same location for each game, although the particular type of key (gold, silver, brass or bronze) will vary from game to game. (Note: You will only be able to find the number of keys still needed depending on which game option you selected. For example, if you selected Game #4 you will only find one key in the forest, since you already have the three other keys in your possession.) You can pick up a key by walking forward directly toward it. Each key can be picked up only once per game. Brigand Sequence ---------------- The Brigand Sequence begins when a warrior opens a brigand chest. The warrior will be drawn into the chest and must fight for his survival by hurling flamoids at the brigands while avoiding the flamoids the brigands throw at him. The brigands will appear from and disappear behind walls on the left and right. Use the joystick to move the warrior to the right and left and press Buttons 2, 3 and 4 to throw flamoids at the brigands. Button 2 throws flamoids to the left; Button 3 throws flamoids straight ahead; and Button 4 throws flamoids to the right. The brigands will throw most of their flamoids directly at the warrior, but will also throw some in other directions once in a while hoping that the warrior will walk into them and be killed. Neither the warrior nor the brigands can be killed by their own flamoids. If the warrior successfully destroys a random number of brigands, (up to about 20 brigands) he will receive a treasure -- either replacement warriors or more bags of gold -- or may be told to just 'BE GONE.' In any case, he will be returned to the forest at the same location he left. If the warrior is killed by one of the brigands, a replacement warrior will be provided (if one is available), which will be returned to the same location outside the Brigand Chest. The same Brigand Chest can be re-opened again or the warrior can move on through the forest. Magician Sequence ----------------- The Magician Sequence begins when a warrior opens a magician chest. The warrior will be drawn into the chest and will be open to the will of the magician. If you have enough gold in your inventory, the magician may sell you a key, replacement warriors, a healer, a scout or the crystal crown. The amount of gold needed to buy these treasures is as follows: Treasure Gold Needed ----------------------------------------- Gold Key 60-69 bags Silver Key 50-59 bags Bronze Key 40-49 bags Brass Key 30-39 bags Warrior 10-20 bags Crystal Crown 60-69 bags Healer 15-20 bags Scout 20-30 bags The Crystal Crown is a special treasure that is worth 1500 points if it is in your possession at the end of the game. The Healer is one of the warrior's helpers that prevents the fatal effects of the plague. The Healer can be used only 4-6 times while in your possession and will then be lost. Another Healer may be granted by the Magician later in the game if there are still Magician Chests available and the player has enough gold. A Scout is another one of the Warrior's helpers. The Scout prevents a Warrior from getting lost in a fog. The only exception is the boundary fog, where the Scout cannot help the Warrior from getting lost. As with the Healer, the Scout can be used only 4-6 times while in your possession. Another Scout may be granted by the Magician later in the game if there are still Magician Chests available and the player has enough gold. Dark Tower Sequence ------------------- Once you have all four keys in your possession, you can enter the Dark Tower and try to solve the Riddle of the Keys to open the tower door. The Dark Tower is visible only when all four keys are in your possession. It is located near the center of the map in the largest of the dark forests, which is surrounded by a mixture of all four types of trees. When you find the Dark Tower, use the joystick to move your warrior forward directly into the entrance of the door. Once you are inside the door, you will see the four keys, which you must put in the correct order to try and unlock the tower. Press Button 2 one or more times to move the arrow and select the desired key. Then press Button 3 one or more times to select the type of key (gold, silver, bronze or brass). Make sure each type of key is used only once. When you think you have put the keys in the correct sequence, press Button 4 to test your solution. If all four keys are in the correct position, the game will end. If not, those keys that are in the correct positions will stay lit for a few seconds and then the Warrior will be placed back into the forest at a randomly selected location. If you have a Scout in your possession, your Warrior will be placed outside the Dark Tower rather than somewhere within the forest, and he can enter the tower and try to solve the Riddle of the Keys again. Scoring ------- Points are awarded for each treasure you pick up after the start of the game (ie, you do not receive points for the keys, gold, or warriors you are given at the beginning of the game.) Points are also earned for destroying brigands and for solving the Riddle of the Keys. Possessions ------------------------------------------ Gold Key 1,000 points Silver Key 900 points Bronze Key 800 points Brass Key 700 points Bag of Gold 100 points Warrior 100 points Crystal Crown 1,500 points Healer 300 points + a bonus warrior Scout 300 points + a bonus warrior Destroying each Brigand 125 points Solving the Riddle of the Keys 3,000 points rik@metronet.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news2.near.net!lard.ftp.com!owsley.ftp.com!abbot From: abbot@[128.127.2.119] (Scott Abbot) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Where can I get a multicart? Date: Tue, 24 Jan 1995 13:31:08 Organization: FTP Software, North Andover, Massachusetts Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <950124133108@owsley.ftp.com> Reply-To: abbot@ftp.com NNTP-Posting-Host: owsley.ftp.com NNTP-Software: PC/TCP NNTP I'm new to this newsgroup, but I've had a Vectrex since about 1984 when they were discontinued. I have a couple of questions that no doubt have been asked many times before: - Where can I get one of these multicarts? - Where is the ftp site for Vectrex documentation etc? Thanks! Scott abbot@ftp.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.moneng.mei.com!uwm.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!hp-cv!hp-pcd!news1.boi.hp.com!hpax!hpscit.sc.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!wrsquire From: wrsquire@br.itc.hp.com (#Roger Squire ) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart question Date: 24 Jan 1995 20:26:16 GMT Organization: Hewlett-Packard Lines: 17 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g3np8$2eu@hpwin055.uksr.hp.com> References: <3eug99$okm@names.maricopa.edu> <3f6ia4$1lp@crchh327.bnr.ca> <3fci0v$sl4@magus.cs.utah.edu> <3ffv48$q3f@triode.apana.org.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: troll.br.itc.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : BTW - has anyone had any luck getting overlays made from the picture : files on the ftpsite? : Adam I made a complete set about six months ago, and I printed them n on an OKI/Qume (Can't remember which) Wax Colour Lazer printer and they turned out quite well. -- Regards --Roger + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!pipex!uunet!panix!tinman.dev.prodigy.com!prodigy.com!usenet From: PJJH80A@prodigy.com (Gordon Glenn) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Where can I get a multicart? Date: 24 Jan 1995 22:24:28 GMT Organization: Prodigy Services Company 1-800-PRODIGY Lines: 3 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3g3ums$3n6u@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: inugap1.news.prodigy.com X-Newsreader: Version 1.2 You can obtain a multi-cart for about $50.00 from Sean Kelly at (312) 775- 9138. His Internet address is "skelly@bbs.xnet.com". + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!at770 From: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex HP3000 controllers and info wanted Date: 25 Jan 1995 00:47:39 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 11 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g473b$cp9@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu I am looking for the controllers and pinouts for a Vectrex HP3000 system. Please respond via e-mail. This is for a friend. He may also be interested in selling the unit with no cartridges or controllers. Thanks Frank -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!at770 From: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex HP3000 forsale? Date: 25 Jan 1995 00:51:25 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 15 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g47ad$d04@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu A friend has a Vectrex HP3000 with no cartridges or controllers that he would like to do one of the two. 1) Obtain the controllers for this unit 2) Sell it without controllers or cartridges Please respond via e-mail with asking prices or offers. Thanks Frank -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!newsserver.cnm.bell-atl.com!news From: Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Question ?????? Date: 25 Jan 1995 15:06:10 GMT Organization: Center for Networked Multimedia Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g5pd2$k0e@airborne.cnm.bell-atl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: squiggly.cnm.bell-atl.com X-Newsreader: I'm just curious, but how much are the following worth in pristine condition? VR Headset Light Pen Thanks pgoudas@cnm.bell-atl.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!hookup!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!at770 From: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex HP3000 controllers and info wanted Date: 26 Jan 1995 01:40:56 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 17 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g6uj8$7hs@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> References: <3g473b$cp9@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu I am looking for the controllers and pinouts for a Vectrex HP3000 system. Please respond via e-mail. This is for a friend. Thanks Frank -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!hookup!news.kei.com!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!satisfied.elf.com!news2.near.net!news.delphi.com!usenet From: vicvideo@delphi.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vextrex for sale Date: Thu, 26 Jan 95 04:08:42 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <3ft206$hs8@lucky.innet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1d.delphi.com X-To: Joe Kearney I sold mine about 8 years ago with most of the games you have and regretted it ever since. What are they worth now? I'll give you $200 for what you list ed... - Vic + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.classic,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.misc,alt.games.video.classic,misc.forsale Subject: Vectrex and cartridges forsale or trade Date: 26 Jan 1995 16:08:19 GMT Organization: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. Canada Lines: 26 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g8hdj$nbd@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:2416 rec.games.video.classic:14806 rec.games.video.marketplace:19636 rec.games.video.arcade:57003 rec.games.video.misc:20163 alt.games.video.classic:6204 misc.forsale:156700 What's here. A couple of vectrex consoles. Armor..Attack, Berzerk, Blitz!, Clean Sweep, Cosmic Chasm, Hyperchase, Rip Off, Scramble, Star Hawk, Star Trek, Spike, Solar Quest, Space Wars, Web Warp, Spinball Console $150 cartridges $6-45 depending on cartridge, condition, and completeness. "For many years Canada has been held an obscure place among the countries of the globe. Our borders have been pictured in the abode of perpetual snows, and our people as indifferent, easy-going, indolent. But change is taking place." Charles R. Tuttle. geologist, Our North Land (1885) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news.sprintlink.net!pipex!uunet!zib-berlin.de!ceres.fokus.gmd.de!nntp.gmd.de!news.rwth-aachen.de!news.rhrz.uni-bonn.de!news.uni-stuttgart.de!rz.uni-karlsruhe.de!rzstud1.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de!ub2f From: ub2f@rzstud1.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de (Ralph Kimmlingen) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: vectrex-interface ->layout? Date: 26 Jan 1995 19:00:22 GMT Organization: University of Karlsruhe, Germany Lines: 9 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3g8rg6$ma4@nz12.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: rzstud1.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Hi, I recently downloaded the wiring map of a vectrex development interface (the one with serial port) but is was only in .gif format. Does somebody have the wiring map as a data file (preferably postscript)? Thanx, Ralph + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!uunet!demos!glas!nickol From: Nikolay Popov Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Date: 28 Jan 95 00:58 GMT+0300 Subject: She moves in MYST erious ways Message-ID: <119300001@glas> Sender: Notesfile to Usenet Gateway Lines: 22 Dear Guys! I have to confess, I%m not that mysterious, as you might have thought. I%m a young lady from Moscow. My name is Olga. I am a freelance designer. When I have free time I relax playing MYST. Actually it is the only game I have, except Mine Swapper. I have already been to several worlds, but now it seems like I have got to the point where I can%t do anything to move further. If you would like to share your tips and hints, if you would like to get some of mine or if you would just like to chat send me your message. Yours, Olga -------------------------------------------------- If everything else fails, read the manual Olga B. nickol@glas.apc.org + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!torn!newshost.uwo.ca!csd.uwo.ca!magundi From: magundi@csd.uwo.ca (John MacDonald) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Dark Tower Date: 29 Jan 1995 05:16:51 GMT Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Lines: 15 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gf8c3$qnd@falcon.ccs.uwo.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: gus.csd.uwo.ca How many people have played this game so far and what do you think of it? I have played it about a dozen times and have one once so far, but that was on level 4 and the gold key was right in front of me when the game started. What are some peoples high score. I have had a multi-cartridge with all the games for about 6 years and it is so strange to be playing a new game after all this time. I can hardly wait for so more. :-) . + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news1.oakland.edu!BUSOP.CC.WAYNE.EDU!carl From: carl@busop.cit.wayne.edu (Carl Mueller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: I want a vectrex, please! .. and... Date: 30 Jan 1995 00:03:34 GMT Organization: Wayne State University Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 141.217.75.28 Hello, I am very interested in getting a Vectrex system. Can anyone tell me if the Star Wars vector arcade game was ever made for this system? It would be to be natural that it would, since this is the only system ever released that could do justice to it! Please tell me the vectrex ftp too, so I can get more info. Thank you! -- Carl Mueller cRaNeScUrEpJhArVeY WSU Detroit, Michigan :P "the way the rain comes down hard, that's the way i feel inside" + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!uwm.edu!hookup!caen!msunews!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au!fredrick From: fredrick@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Test:Please ignore Date: 30 Jan 95 19:36:28 +1100 Organization: Computer Centre, Monash University, Australia Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <1995Jan30.193628@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au Test + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!uknet!yama.mcc.ac.uk!basil.acs.bolton.ac.uk!KWD1MAT From: KWD1MAT@bolton.ac.uk (ShAoLiNbUdDhAfInGeR) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: UK vectrex wanted. Date: 30 Jan 1995 16:47:48 GMT Organization: Bolton Institute of H.E. Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gj57k$644@yama.mcc.ac.uk> Reply-To: kwd1mat@bolton.ac.uk NNTP-Posting-Host: basil.acs.bolton.ac.uk Subject says it all. Mail me. kwd1mat@bolton + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news1.oakland.edu!BUSOP.CC.WAYNE.EDU!carl From: carl@busop.cit.wayne.edu (Carl Mueller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: How much should i pay for vectrex Date: 30 Jan 1995 17:32:56 GMT Organization: Wayne State University Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 141.217.75.28 What is the going price on a Vectrex these days? I was a little shocked at some of the replies I got. -- Carl Mueller cRaNeScUrEpJhArVeY WSU Detroit, Michigan :P "the way the rain comes down hard, that's the way i feel inside" + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!larry_a From: larry_a@netcom.com (Larry C. Anderson Jr) Subject: Vectrex + 6 Games For Sale.. Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 00:07:22 GMT Lines: 20 For Sale: Vectrex system, with the following games: Solar Storm (w/overlay) Blitz! Armor..Attack Cosmic Chasm Berzerk Star Trek I can provide copies of the instructions if you like, as well as the owner's manual... Asking price - $135 plus shipping Mail all inquiries to larry_a@netcom.com ----- -- Larry Anderson Jr. - Severe Video Game Junkie, and general nuisance.... 2600, 5200, 7800, INTV, Coleco, Vectrex, Hand-Held, and TurboGrafx larry_a@netcom.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch this space for the upcoming Intellivision FAQ!! Opinions? Have a ton of them, but keep them to myself =) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!uop!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!uunet!news.inhouse.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news From: lynn.woodward@graphcon.com <73074.3250@CompuServe.COM> Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: vectrex-interface ->layout? Date: 31 Jan 1995 02:17:43 GMT Organization: via CompuServe Information Service Lines: 6 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gk6k7$n46$1@mhadf.production.compuserve.com> References: <3g8rg6$ma4@nz12.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de> could you please send a copy of the .gif (uuencode is probably best) to me via e-mail at lynn_woodward@graphcon.com (maybe it's lynn.woodward@graphcon.com i'm not certain) -- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!at770 From: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Joysticks/Controllers question? Date: 31 Jan 1995 03:53:04 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gkc70$pfr@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) NNTP-Posting-Host: piglet.ins.cwru.edu Does anyone know of any joysticks or controllers that are compatible with a Vectrex system. Or any possible modifications I can perform to make one compatible? Frank -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!at770 From: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex HP3000 controllers wanted Date: 31 Jan 1995 04:20:35 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 15 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gkdqj$sk0@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> References: <3g473b$cp9@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <3g6uj8$7hs@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank W. Wisner) NNTP-Posting-Host: piglet.ins.cwru.edu I am looking for the controllers for a Vectrex HP3000 system. I will even consider broken units as well. Please respond via e-mail with condition and asking price. Thanks Frank at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu -- at770@cleveland.Freenet.Edu FrankW3060@aol.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!pipex!uunet!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: adrin@aol.com (Adri N) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: How do I get Dark Tower? Date: 31 Jan 1995 08:18:59 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gldc3$e0@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: adrin@aol.com (Adri N) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Okay, I'm confused. I've had a Vectrex for ten years, I have all the carts except the 3-D ones and... ...now I'm seeing posts about Dark Tower!!! Where did this come from? How do I get one? Help!!! (BTW, anyone have a spare set of 3-D glasses and carts to sell?) ...Adrian (adrin@aol.com) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!wupost!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!news.uh.edu!news.sccsi.com!nuchat!bgbbs!kid Distribution: world Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex X-Apparently-to: carl@busop.cit.wayne.edu Subject: Vectrex From: kid@bgbbs.com (Kid) Message-ID: <67.1077.3691@bgbbs.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 00:41:00 -0500 Organization: .. Black Gold BBS - Tulsa, OK - 918-272-7779 - telnet bgbbs.com // Lines: 6 Sorry, can't help you find a Vectrex, but as far as Star Wars goes.... no they never converted the arcade game to their system. Atari had the rights and they weren't about to give it up. Battle Zones would have been perfect for the Vectrex too, but once again Atari held the rights. It you find a Vectrex, try and get Armor Attack also. That was a near perfect conversion of the original arcade game. Hope this helps. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgiblab!uhog.mit.edu!news.mtholyoke.edu!news.umass.edu!nic.umass.edu!phobos.oit.umass.edu!GAB From: GAB@phobos.oit.umass.edu (Gregg A Berlandi) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: VFII FAQ Date: 1 Feb 1995 00:53:38 GMT Organization: University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3gmm2i$pf9@nic.umass.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: phobos.oit.umass.edu Summary: Could anyone find it in their hearts to send me a copy of a Virtual Fighter II FAQ? The address is gab@student.umass.edu and I'd be eternally grateful... X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2v [VAX/VMS]] Keywords: + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!uop!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!an914 From: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) Subject: Battlezone, Star Wars, Omega Race (was Re: Vectrex Message-ID: Sender: an914@freenet3.carleton.ca (Shawn Scallen) Reply-To: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet References: <67.1077.3691@bgbbs.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 1995 01:59:58 GMT Lines: 23 In a previous posting, Kid (kid@bgbbs.com) writes: > Sorry, can't help you find a Vectrex, but as far as Star Wars goes.... > no they never converted the arcade game to their system. Atari had the > rights and they weren't about to give it up. Battle Zones would have > been perfect for the Vectrex too, but once again Atari held the rights. > It you find a Vectrex, try and get Armor Attack also. That was a near > perfect conversion of the original arcade game. Hope this helps. but couldn't an intrepid programmer with too much time on their hands write new games for Vectrex along the lines of Star Wars or Omega Race or other vector graphix arcade games? or would it take too much effort or infringe copyrights?!?! i'd shell out for new Vectrex games as i'm sure a lot of you would shawn -- Shawn Scallen music director, CKCU-FM 93.1, Ottawa, Canada an914@Freenet.Carleton.CA photoguy, lotsa punk rok zines 613-234-PUNX 234-PUNX Sysop (gig listings recording) D.I.Y. concert promoter type guy + - - - - End of Archive File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +