coldfire
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The Chronicles of Coldfire: Chapter One - Ms. Pac-Man Madness
Hey Everyone,
I'm new here, and I just started collecting arcade machines. Last month I was checking out craigslist and I saw a Ms. Pac-Man listed for $50.00 bucks. The ad said it was working before it was moved and that the seller didn't have the desire or time to research what was wrong with it but wanted it gone ASAP. Now, to be clear I know "zero" about arcade machines, but I more than hold my own in the computer field, so I figured, "What could I lose… it might be fun to see if I can get her working again." So I went to Lowes, rented an appliance dolly, and soon became the proud owner of a game I loved as a young boy. I didn't know it then, but I am quite certain that at that moment something changed in the universe and my life will probably never be the same again!
Alright, so here goes. Please keep in mind, I am a complete novice at this, admittedly, so if I do something wrong, foolish, backward, unnecessary, dangerous, etc. it wouldn't surprise me… and it shouldn't surprise you either. Pull up a chair, you're sure to get a good laugh. Anyway, this is how it all started for me. Chapter One: Ms. Pac-Man Madness.
Here are some pics I snapped of old Ms. P. as soon as I got her home. Note my high-tech workshop, which conveniently doubles as our basement food storage pantry.
The outside of the machine is somewhat beat-up. Lots of places where the paint is chipped, faded, and some places where the wood has splintered at the bottom and the top.
Hey Everyone,
I'm new here, and I just started collecting arcade machines. Last month I was checking out craigslist and I saw a Ms. Pac-Man listed for $50.00 bucks. The ad said it was working before it was moved and that the seller didn't have the desire or time to research what was wrong with it but wanted it gone ASAP. Now, to be clear I know "zero" about arcade machines, but I more than hold my own in the computer field, so I figured, "What could I lose… it might be fun to see if I can get her working again." So I went to Lowes, rented an appliance dolly, and soon became the proud owner of a game I loved as a young boy. I didn't know it then, but I am quite certain that at that moment something changed in the universe and my life will probably never be the same again!
Alright, so here goes. Please keep in mind, I am a complete novice at this, admittedly, so if I do something wrong, foolish, backward, unnecessary, dangerous, etc. it wouldn't surprise me… and it shouldn't surprise you either. Pull up a chair, you're sure to get a good laugh. Anyway, this is how it all started for me. Chapter One: Ms. Pac-Man Madness.
Here are some pics I snapped of old Ms. P. as soon as I got her home. Note my high-tech workshop, which conveniently doubles as our basement food storage pantry.
The outside of the machine is somewhat beat-up. Lots of places where the paint is chipped, faded, and some places where the wood has splintered at the bottom and the top.
