Tag: Commodore 64
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First Generation Gamer
I played some of the very first commercial video game when they came out. Adventure for the Atari was fun and challenging for an eight year old. I never beat Zork. I’m nostalgic for my Commodore 64 sometimes. I had a D&D game called Pool of Radiance. Somehow I think I missed Rouge, but beat…
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The Times Before
Do you remember life before the internet? I’m Generation X. The first half of my life was an explosion of new technology. I’m one of the first children to have commercial video games. I was a member of Colombia House Record and Tape Club. But like I said a few days ago I entertained myself…
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The Commodore 64
Write about your first computer. I wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons and heard about a Commodore 64 game called Pool of Radiance. I needed the game of course which came on 5&1/4 inch floppy disks. I believe there were a total of 8 in the set. To play it I needed a Commodore 64…
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Computers
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). I suspect the most money I’ve ever spent is on one of my personal computers. Speed and memory cost a lot. I don’t know if my first computer and all the accessories was the most expensive adjusted for inflation in US…
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Screen Time
How do you manage screen time for yourself? The fact is I’m awful about managing screen time. I started playing video games when I was eight. My parents didn’t buy me an Atari 2600 but they did let me play at the houses of friends who did. When the school started classes in computer programing…
Latter Day Sinner 