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From: ujpc@pool.info.sunyit.edu (John Cannistra)
Subject:  FINAL FANTASY II
Organization: State University of New York -- Institute of Technology
Distribution: rec
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 01:08:33 GMT

         I was wondering how long does it take to beat this game I've been
playing it for 14:53 (say in the corner). How much longer, right now I am
under the tower on the moon. The reason being I am renting it and I want to how much farther.

-thanx

please post messages.

Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: bakerjn@sage.cc.purdue.edu (John Baker)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: [SNES] Super Play Action Football
Summary: What is it like?
Date: 8 Nov 92 01:46:18 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center


Does anyone out there have super play action football?  I was considering
buying it but I wanted some background info on it since I have never had a
chance to rent it.  I have super tecmo bowl for NES and was wondering how the
two compared.  Please e-mail me any comments.
                                  
                                      John 
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From: ujpc@pool.info.sunyit.edu (John Cannistra)
Subject: Re: final fantasy 2 - behemoth
Organization: State University of New York -- Institute of Technology
Distribution: rec
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 14:54:24 GMT

In article <CHENNU.92Nov5132017@pdx168.intel.com> chennu@pdx168.intel.com (Srinivas Chennupaty) writes:
>I learnt the hard way *NOT* to use any magic on the behemoth. You will
>get massacred. Instead only fight with all the members & use rosa to
>cure and heal them. the behemoth will die in short order 

     Also you can use rydia to call the mist which will also damage hime 
     pretty good.

----- just my too sense.
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 23:08:56 EST
From: <JPE1@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: SNES Y's III for Trade

     As noted in the title, I have a copy of Y's III for the SNES to trade.
It is in excellent condition with original box and manual.  I would prefer
to get Soul Blazer or Turtles in Time, but will consider offers of any
SNES or Genesis game in trade.  I'm not interested in selling.  Please
contact me at the address below.


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From: brad@delfin.com (Brad Heckman)
Subject: Re: Zelda III questions
Organization: Delfin Systems
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 03:17:57 GMT

Mark Nolte (marko@ocf.berkeley.edu) wrote:
: Alright, Zelda-masters....a few questions regarding Zelda III
: 
: 
: 1.  Where is the Staff of Byrna (the invinicibilty one)?
On Death Mt. in a cave.
: 
: 2.  Where is the Level 4 Sword?
If you have passed Ganon's Tower, you can go to the bomb shop in the
dark world and buy the super bomb. Then go to the pyramid of power and
blow a hole in it where there is a visible crack. Inside is a
mysterious fountain; throw your arrows and sword into it. You will be
rewarded with silver arrows and the level 4 sword.
: 
: 3.  In the Light World, what is the importance of the Mysterious
:        Fountain you can throw stuff into?  (I know what you can
:        find at the Dark World's fountain, by the way)
Throw your boomerang in and you will receive the magical boomerang.
: 
: 4.  In Zora's Pond, how do you reach the Piece of Heart?
Wade in the shallow water to get fins. Use the fins to swim in the
deep water down the water fall up onto the island where the Piece of
Heart is located.
: 
: 
: 
: Any help would be much appreciated.
: 
: 
: mark@ocf.Berkeley.edu
: 
:
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Subject: <Genisis> GaMeS FoR TrAdE########@
From: correa@vax.sonoma.edu
Date: 6 Nov 92 09:18:18 -0800
Organization: Sonoma State University

I have some games that I am willing to trade.

Gaiares---
best shoot-em up game I've seen

WarSong---
great stategy adventure

Immortal---
good dungeon adventure game


I am willing to trade any of these or combination of these for a good sports
game.
I already have both Madden games and NHL hockey. and Pat Riley's B-ball.

any offers??
e-mail me at  correa@vax.sonoma.edu


Juan
From: bryker@cwis.unomaha.edu (Barrett T. Ryker)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Turbo Duo vs SNES (not again!)
Date: 9 Nov 92 19:56:37 GMT
Organization: University of Nebraska at Omaha

I've been wondering about this one for a few months now.  I'd
buy a SNES for Street Fighter II, Axely and Super Star Wars.

I have heard that more Japaese games are available for the Turbo
duo, though.  Also, Can a turbo duo run TG16 carts?  Can the CD-
ROM drive run on a PC, so I can play "7th Guest", and use a CD
encyclopedia?  

Also, how much would it cost for (Japanese) CD games?
I am interested in this because I like anime (Japanese animation).

Or how about this one: I own a Sony CDU-531 CD-ROM drive for my
computer.  Would I be able to hook it up to a TG-16 or a Sega?

Just wondering,
   Barrett Ryker
From: daves@tcom.stc.co.uk (Dave Stewart)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Zelda III
Date: 9 Nov 1992 14:43:56 GMT
Organization: BNR Europe Ltd., Oakleigh Road South, New Southgate, London, N11 1HB
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: bnsgs203.bnr.co.uk
Keywords: stuck

Help !! I'm stuck in Zelda III. I've got to the dungeon stage in the first castle
in the Dark World and can't get past the last stairwell with the little red bobbing
things in it. How do I kill these buggers? I don't have the hammer and thought maybe
I have to smack them on the head with that or something but I haven't been able to 
find it.

Also (possible related) how do you get down the hole next to the Blacksmiths 
house, and wheres the bird the flute boy wants you to get.

I think I have all the other objects I should have.

Thanks in advance

- Dave


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From: bishop@rutile.enet.dec.com (Lewis Bishop)
Subject: Re: [GEN] Bart vs Space Mutants: How do you get the head?
Reply-To: bishop@rutile.enet.dec.com (Lewis Bishop)
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 10:04:36 GMT


What exactly do you mean 'get the nead'?

If you're talking about the first level (purple zone) then the only thing i'm
aware of that the head has to do with anything is when scare off the bird on
his arm... he says "Well done young Simpson" and i _believe_ that you are
invincible for a limited amount of time... it's been a while though!!!
From: Mike_Whalen@agwbbs.new-orleans.LA.US (Mike Whalen)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Japanese Magazines (was Super Info from Japan sort of)
Distribution: world
Date: 7 Nov 92 12:12:46 CST
Organization: The Amiga GateWay BBS * New Orleans, La.


  I am really interested to find out how to go about getting some Japanese
magazines. 

  What are their names? Would you subscribe or go through a mail order
house here?

  Can someone help?

Mike.. 

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From: Stephen Jonke <jonke@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Re: Duo RPG Questions
X-Xxmessage-Id: <A7259D811F025C5D@joe.gsfc.nasa.gov>
X-Xxdate: Tue, 10 Nov 92 22:10:25 GMT
Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d12
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 92 22:10:27 GMT

In article <1992Nov10.141302.164108@lexmark.com> Christopher Songer,
songer@lexmark.com writes:
>    I'm just curious about US games for the TurboDuo. What's
>available besides Ys I and Ys II in the way of RPG's? Thanks!

I'm not an RPG expert, but Dragon Slayer and Loom are now available
in SuperCD format (just bought Loom.)  Calling Loom an RPG is not
exactly right, it's more like interactive fiction -- very innovative.

Steve
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From: ravikm@austin.ibm.com (Ravi K Mandava)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: GENESIS games for !!!SALE!!!
Date: 4 Nov 92 15:00:54 GMT
Reply-To: piobe!ravikm@ibmpa.awdpa.ibm.com
Organization: IBM Austin
Originator: ravikm@piobe.austin.ibm.com


I've the following Genesis games for sale:
	Wonder Boy in Monster World		$30 OBO
	Quack Shot: Donald Duck			$30 OBO
	Castle of Illusion: Mickey Mouse	$30 OBO
	Alex Kidd in Enchanted Castle		$20 OBO

All the above games come with manuals and boxes and are in good-excellent 
condition.  The prices include shipping by first class mail.
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From: wilmott@remus.rutgers.edu (ray wilmott)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: LYNX wanted
Date: 7 Nov 92 03:15:18 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.


---------

The title says it all. Looking to buy a used Lynx unit
in good working condition. If you've got one sitting
around that you might want to sell, send me some e-mail
with your asking price. Thanks.

			-Ray


wilmott@remus@rutgers.edu

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From: ant@galadriel.bt.co.uk (Antony Espindola)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video,rec.games.video.arcade
Subject: [GENISIS/MD] Cartridge pin-out / FAQ Required
Date: 9 Nov 92 11:47:04 GMT
Organization: Data and Business Comms, BT Labs, Martlesham, Ipswich, UK.


Dear All,

	I am still looking for the pin-out for the Genisis/MegaDrive
	cartridges. If anybody has this info, or has the FAQ for
	rec.games.video (which I believe it is in), please mail it
	to me.

	Thanks in advance,

	Antony.
From: nate@ghidrah.Central.Sun.COM (Nate McConnell FE/SSE Grand Rapids, MI)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: NHLPA Hockey '93
Date: 12 Nov 92 13:26:50 GMT
Reply-To: nate@ghidrah.Central.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: ghidrah.central.sun.com

In article 1ds0h9INNquf@crcnis1.unl.edu, mgleason@cse.unl.edu (Mike Gleason) writes:
><squippy.03qf@redorc.chi.il.us>:
>>>Fights are somewhat rare, and if someone
>>>gets injured during a fight, he's out for the game.
>
>Not entirely true.  Usually the injury lasts for one period, and sometimes
>you get lucky and put the other guy out for the rest of the game.
>

The first comment is entirely true.  It even says this in the book.  If someone
is injured in a FIGHT he is out for the game.  If the player in simply knocked down
or otherwise hurt in a non-fight situation he is only out for the period.

nate
From: garyc@vballdude.EBay.Sun.COM (Gary Carino - Osmotic Volleyball)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: [GEN] NHLPA '93 scoring
Date: 11 Nov 1992 19:52:10 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
NNTP-Posting-Host: vballdude.ebay.sun.com

I don't believe I've actually seen this bit of info, so I thought I'd post
it since it really works well for me.  I went from scoring 2-3 goals a game
to consistently being around 10.  Now I just need to work on my defense.

How I score:

There seems to be what I consider a bug in the goalie logic.  If you take 
a shot from his stick-hand side (I haven't played everyone, but it's 
usually the right) and aim for the opposite side of the goal (high or
medium - I haven't tried low), the goalie will often lunge *past* the
point where he can stop the puck allowing you to score.  If you go to
instant replay, what you'll see is the puck either going through the 
spot the goalie just vacated *OR* seemingly going through *goalie*.

I just recently realalized that this may be goalie dependent, but in my
defense, I've played 7 game playoff series' against the folowing computer
teams and have been able to use this strategy everytime:
    Chicago
    Winnepeg
    Edmonton
    Pittsburg

(I've been playing with LA almost exclusively)

Note that this doesn't work everytime you try it.  The puck sometimes sails
high or wide, and frequently there's just plain someone in the way - even
the goalie on occasion.  I've had the most luck with shots just inside the
blue line and not much farther to the right than the blue semicircle around
the goal (crease?  pardon my hockey ignorance - I'm in California after all).

I have managed to get a few of these through from further out on the wing and
from closer to the goal, but the angles are tougher.  I believe it has
something to do with how long the puck is in the air (allowing the keeper to
slide past) and being in a position that he actually believes he needs to
lunge at the shot.

gary
From: todd@cleo.abt.com (Todd Nix)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: Turbo Duo vs SNES (not again!)
Date: 9 Nov 92 21:53:26 GMT
Article-I.D.: cleo.BxGy53.Aq2
Organization: Alternative Broadcast Technology

In <1992Nov9.195637.21879@news.unomaha.edu> bryker@cwis.unomaha.edu (Barrett T. Ryker) writes:
>I've been wondering about this one for a few months now.  I'd
>buy a SNES for Street Fighter II, Axely and Super Star Wars.

and Space Megaforce, and...  Many people, agree that SFII is worth the 
price of admission.

I have a TG16 which I haven't played for a while. I'm waiting to see if
any of the Super CD games will cause me to invest in the DUO or TGCD.
After a bunch of really great games: Legendary Axe, Bonk, Blazing Lazers,
the TG16 has had quite a software drought.

>I have heard that more Japaese games are available for the Turbo
>duo, though.  Also, Can a turbo duo run TG16 carts?  Can the CD-

Yes, the Duo and TG16/TGCD are interchangeable as far as games go.
But to run superCDs on the TG16 you need the SuperCD chip, which you
can't get until the spring...unless of course you buy a duo...ah! marketing. ;}

>ROM drive run on a PC, so I can play "7th Guest", and use a CD
>encyclopedia?  

The SCSI adaptors to use the Duo with the Mac and PC will be out next year.

>Also, how much would it cost for (Japanese) CD games?
>I am interested in this because I like anime (Japanese animation).

Check out the TG16 FAQ for japanese games sources.

>Or how about this one: I own a Sony CDU-531 CD-ROM drive for my
>computer.  Would I be able to hook it up to a TG-16 or a Sega?

For sure not the Sega, probably not the TG. I'd love to hear differently.


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From: rjung@aludra.usc.edu (Robert A. Jung)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video,alt.games.lynx
Subject: Re: Gameboy vs. Gamegear; FROM THOSE WHO'VE USED BOTH
Date: 13 Nov 1992 19:44:28 -0800
Organization: Southern California Lynx Enthusiasts
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

In article <1e0836INNein@transfer.stratus.com> savoia@sw.stratus.com (Rick Savoia) writes:
>In article <1duj6uINNrqh@early-bird.think.com>, laird@think.com (Laird Popkin) writes:
>> In article <1992Nov12.094307.8193@ncrcae.ColumbiaSC.NCR.COM> bcarl@ccscola.Columbia.NCR.COM (Brian Carl) writes:
>> >I'm considering (finally) buying into the hand-held market, and was looking
>> >for some OBJECTIVE opinions from people who have ACTUALLY PLAYED a fair
>> >number of games on BOTH Gameboy and Gamegear portables.

  This is USENET; objectivity doesn't exist.  B-)  You'll get a bunch of
conflicting opinions, and it'll be up to you to sort them out.

>> The GB is a decent little system -- 8-bit, monochrome, but OK for what it
>> was designed for.  It's fine for graphically simple puzzle games (e.g.
>> Tetris) but most of the GB games I saw left me flat, and I was struck by
>> the fact that it actually costs more to have a GameBoy comparable to a Lynx
>> (add light, magnifying screen, etc.) and you still have a B/W system.

  Right. If you like flat puzzle-type games, the GB is a great way to go. If
you want fast action stuff, though...  B-(

  The Gameboy screen is really more suited for static displays and
applications that work with that stuff, like a portable dictionary or
spreadsheet. As a video game, thought, it falls far short IMO.

>The last plane flight I was on, I was talking to a kid who 
>had bough the Lynx system. ... he could only play the Lynx for 2-4
>hours without recharging.  I was really surprised.  The 
>whole idea of a portable to me is to be able to play it 
>when you want, where you want and not worry about things
>like battery life.

  It's the screen. ALL of the color portable systems have a battery life of
about 4-6 hours with fresh Alkalines; the backlight on the LCD screen eats
current like crazy. The reason the Gameboy lasts for 40+ hours on two AAs
is because that crummy, squint-until-you-turn-blind screen does not demand
much on juice. You pay for the convenience.

  (The kid was obviously unprepared; on my last trans-Pacific plane flight,
I was equipped with 72 AA Alkalines, in sets of six, ready for replacement
any time. Then again, this was for _two_ Lynxes for a week. I ran out of
vacation before I ran out of batteries...)

                                                --R.J.
                                                B-)

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From: wong@cs.widener.edu (Ho-Wei Wong)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: super magic drive to SNES interface forsale
Date: 8 Nov 1992 14:30:12 -0500
Organization: Widener University CS Department, Chester PA
NNTP-Posting-Host: lisa.cs.widener.edu


I have one interface for the super magic drive to be use on the SNES.
That means you can backup SNES games also.  $80, shipping include.
Ho-Wei
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: conty@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (E. Kontei)
Subject: Re: TG16-- new games
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 23:24:14 GMT

In article <1992Nov10.211323.10018@cs.UAlberta.CA>, andre@nojack (Andre LeBlanc) writes:
> Any comments on any of the newer TG16 games that have come out?
> In particular Gunboat, and a CD game called something about the rising  
> sun?

LORDS OF THE RISING SUN.  A CD-ROM adaptation of the Microprose(?) strategy
game.  Nice (and LENGTHY!) cinema sequences introduce the game situation,
and each of the three warlords you can play in the game.  The game is a
more-or-less real-time strategy game, where enemy troops will start moving
towards your castles if you take too long to decide your next move.  There
are several mini-arcade games and a quasi-real time combat game (you can
stop the battle at any time to give new orders to your troops).

I haven't had time to play it much, but so far I like it.

-- 
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From: rjc@cogsci.ed.ac.uk (Richard Caley)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Re: Does SNES ruin my TV?
Date: 7 Nov 92 21:08:03 GMT
	<1992Nov4.191838.648@mlb.semi.harris.com>
Organization: Human Communication Research Center
In-reply-to: luoni@jasper.mlb.semi.harris.com's message of 4 Nov 92 19:18:38 GMT

In article <1992Nov4.191838.648@mlb.semi.harris.com>, Perry Luoni (pl) writes:

pl> You should of course dump the Japanese Sony and buy a good
pl> AMERICAN Zenith or Curtis Mathes.  Make MADE IN THE USA THE WORLD
pl> STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE. 

The way to do that is to build better TV sets, not to persuade people
to buy crap ones just because they are American.

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From: dododge@wam.umd.edu (David O. Dodge)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video,rec.video
Subject: Re: Does SNES ruin my TV?
Date: 5 Nov 92 22:01:32 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park

In article <1992Nov4.212346.16414@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu> bwendt@nyx.cs.du.edu (Brian Wendt) writes:
>carleton@tecsun1.tec.army.mil (Daniel Carleton) writes:
>
>  I have a 27" Toshiba TV, and I've noticed a green spot on the right
>side of my screen, and a red spot on the left side of my screen, after
>playing my Super Nintendo for a period of time.
>
>  This isn't caused by leaving the same image on the screen, since SF2
>changes the backgrounds pretty often.

Most likely it's the brightness level. The shadow mask is heating up and
warping slightly, causing a color shift as the guns start hitting the wrong
spots on the screen. My Toshiba does the same thing -- it turns yellow on the
right and blue on the left.

>  Turning down the brightness on my TV helps somewhat.  The factory
>settings for the TV have the brightness all the way up.

You need to turn down the contrast -- WAY down. The factory settings on
my Toshiba were *ridiculously* high for the capabilites of the unit,
and were designed to make the set "stand out" in a showroom. I didn't
realize how high they were until I calibrated the set using a test Laserdisc.

>  Is this causing any lasting damage to my TV?

I'm not sure, but the television seems to get more sensitive to the problem
after repeated instances. Since calibrating the set, the problem has gone
away completely (note that I don't have a SNES but have experienced the same
problem while watching tapes/laserdiscs/tv)

                                            -Dave Dodge/dododge@wam.umd.edu
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
From: rnakhwa@us.oracle.com (Rajesh Nakhwa)
Subject: [SNES] King of Monsters for Sale
Organization: Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores CA
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 03:07:53 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by an unauthenticated user
              at Oracle Corporation.  The opinions expressed are those
              of the user and not necessarily those of Oracle.


I have a SNES King of Monsters in excellent condition for sale including the
usual cartridge, box, manual; basically everything intact.  Best offer takes
it.  E-mail me your price (including shipping) at: rnakhwa@us.oracle.com

Thankx!
From: kazial@acsu.buffalo.edu (craig m kazial)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: odyssey/snes used - desire to pick up
Date: 10 Nov 92 18:51:06 GMT
Organization: State University of New York at Buffalo/Comp Sci



   Looking to buy the 3 games in the Odyssey's strategic series

	(conquest of the world, quest for the rings, wallstreet)

	with/without system, (as well as pickaxe pete):  if price is low
           >why?		for the hellofit.. it always was sorta cool...

	IE- if you're looking to unload some stuff, here you go.

		--------------------

   Also, looking to buy a Used SNES and some carts,
	carts like SFII, Turtles in Time, Populous to name a few...
	reasonably priced, no dire need certainly, happy with my Genesis,
	but if the price/deal is right...

	
  Thats all , thanks.

					Craig Kazial

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