I don't quite know how else to word this except to be blunt. I'm autistic, and those with ASD tend to have 'hyperfixations'.
One such fixation for me is Derby Owners Club. I cannot express enough how much I want to play this game. I've spent hours digging through Google for any and all information relating to this game, any machines that may still be in public arcades, information the Japan-only sequels, merchandise, etc. I avidly follow any development regarding emulation. I'm in a position where I could afford a cabinet itself, but the cost would come from shipping it (more than likely to be international freight from America) and storing the thing.
In short, I really REALLY REALLY want to play DOC. I'm looking for a Derby Owners Club to play - ANYWHERE in the UK or Northern Ireland. Doesn't matter if it's in an arcade, garage, storage unit, whatever.
Even if I can just visit and take a picture next it and see it with my own eyes, I'll be happy. I am happy to pay for the opportunity, I just need to play this game once in my life.
I've been told there was one at Namco/Funland in the 00s and I'm desperately hoping someone has a cab in storage. I've heard rumours there is one in the Silver Slipper in Gt Yarmouth but I can't confirm. My personal guess if that if it's anywhere in the UK it's in some pub in the middle of nowhere where it's been for the past 15 years and the owner has no clue about it's rarity.
One such fixation for me is Derby Owners Club. I cannot express enough how much I want to play this game. I've spent hours digging through Google for any and all information relating to this game, any machines that may still be in public arcades, information the Japan-only sequels, merchandise, etc. I avidly follow any development regarding emulation. I'm in a position where I could afford a cabinet itself, but the cost would come from shipping it (more than likely to be international freight from America) and storing the thing.
In short, I really REALLY REALLY want to play DOC. I'm looking for a Derby Owners Club to play - ANYWHERE in the UK or Northern Ireland. Doesn't matter if it's in an arcade, garage, storage unit, whatever.
Even if I can just visit and take a picture next it and see it with my own eyes, I'll be happy. I am happy to pay for the opportunity, I just need to play this game once in my life.
I've been told there was one at Namco/Funland in the 00s and I'm desperately hoping someone has a cab in storage. I've heard rumours there is one in the Silver Slipper in Gt Yarmouth but I can't confirm. My personal guess if that if it's anywhere in the UK it's in some pub in the middle of nowhere where it's been for the past 15 years and the owner has no clue about it's rarity.
