Lost Battle with Wife - All My Twilight 2K Items Must Go by May 1

[Targan]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker

My ex went so far as to actually rip up some of my books.

And yet she lives? Sounds like shotgun-and-shovel time to me

[Legbreaker]

Originally Posted by Targan

And yet she lives? Sounds like shotgun-and-shovel time to me

Australia is big....
Shovels are cheap....
Enough said....


Jester, I just so happen to have a spare 1st ed Heavy Weapons Guide plus a few other modules. I could be persuaded to part with them....

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker

Australia is big....
Shovels are cheap....
Enough said....


Jester, I just so happen to have a spare 1st ed Heavy Weapons Guide plus a few other modules. I could be persuaded to part with them....

Yep, take her for a camping trip to the Outback...

[Jason Weiser]

My wife saw the post...pitched a fit...and said "If I did that to you...I'd divorce me." She complains about the hobby from time to time, but she also realizes, it's cheaper than a lot of hobbies around...her main complaint? Lots of stuff..not as much space..but I do sell/trade stuff I don't want any more, and I do a culling every year. So, it's not as if I simply just acquire to acquire....

[javellan]

*sigh* So, we've a bunch of cynics, hunh?

Well, it's pretty simple - this Twilight stuff - along with a host of old Harn and AD&D stuff has to go because ... and she's right ... I've not actually played all this since we've got married 17 years ago and it's been just collecting dust and been carted around from apartment to apartment, house to house. Between work and travel and the kids I just don't have time (assuming some sleep once in a while).

So, it's tough to argue that I should keep this stuff and throw out things from the kids that they made - there's only so much room in a house.

Look - if no one wants the stuff, it's no biggie - it goes in the trash on May 1 (technically, I'll try to sell for "best offer" at our neighborhood garage sale first). I just thought since this was a Twilight 2K forum, might be some interested takers. I got rid of all my Harn stuff (including old campaign notes, etc.) on a Harn RPG forum so thought this was a good way to "keep it in the family."

BTW - also with some of the modules are campaign notes, old AAA maps of various areas (like the Ozarks, Atlanta, and so on), plus I think a couple of topographical maps.

If you do want any of it, let me know. Frankly, I'm pretty much willing to let it go for shipping and somewhere close to original cost. I'd prefer not to do individual stuff - that's a waste of my time constantly packaging and running back and forth to the post office (thus I'm not posting on ebay) - but if you want a handful of items, let me know and I'll send out all together.

Being trolled...*sigh*

Let me put it to you this way: I'm willing to send you the stuff - you make sure it's in acceptable condition - and THEN I'll send you an invoice via PayPal or you can pay via check.

Would someone trolling send the goods FIRST and then HOPE for payment?

I've already gotten offers of $250 for the stuff from folks who will turn around and sell it on ebay. Frankly, I'd rather all these items - and my memories - get a good home and thus I've posted here. I know, sappy, but, 'eh - what are you gonna' do....

john

javellan [at] cox [dot] net

[kato13]

The skepticism is not your fault but is born out of the realities of the internet.

I kinda figured it was a space issue, as an administrator I said I was reserving judgment, since I could not vouch for something I am still not 100% sure about (hope you understand) I actually thought your single other post was indicative of someone telling the truth. A dealer IMO would have hit many.

My books and modules are also collecting dust (and I probably only look at a PDF once a month) so I understand. I hope they find good homes. If you still have interest in the game you can just stick around a bit and read our ongoing discussions. Most of us are not playing so that is what we do.

[javellan]

Originally Posted by kato13

The skepticism is not your fault but is born out of the realities of the internet.

I kinda figured it was a space issue, as an administrator I said I was reserving judgment, since I could not vouch for something I am still not 100% sure about (hope you understand) I actually thought your single other post was indicative of someone telling the truth. A dealer IMO would have hit many.

My books and modules are also collecting dust (and I probably only look at a PDF once a month) so I understand. I hope they find good homes. If you still have interest in the game you can just stick around a bit and read our ongoing discussions. Most of us are not playing so that is what we do.

That's okay - you did right. I was where you were about 9 years ago when we moved again (for work), and between commuting an hour each way and growing kids and a new house, I just didn't even have time for reading forums or downloading a PDF or two - could barely keep up with old gaming buddies via email and such. Finally, it just makes sense now. I'd thought I'd keep it and introduce the kids to it, but, frankly they're so into PS3 and Wii and online gaming - it just doesn't have close to the appeal to them that it did to me (which, given that my video gaming choices at that age were Pong and Pac-man - I get it).

[Targan]

Originally Posted by javellan

*sigh* So, we've a bunch of cynics, hunh?

1. I apologise. I was indeed cynical.

2. You have my sympathies. It must hurt having to get rid of all that excellent material.

3. I saw on The Acaeum Forum the list of Harn stuff you sold. I wish I'd seen that list before you sold it all. I would have bought a bunch of your Harn stuff in a heartbeat.

4. I hope you get reasonable prices for all that stuff. Having to give it up will be doubly painful if you have to sell it for a song.

[cavtroop]

New title: Lost battle with wife. Keeping Twilight:200 stuff, one wife for sale, cheap!



I have all this, or I'd be very interested...

[javellan]

Originally Posted by Targan

1. I apologise. I was indeed cynical.

2. You have my sympathies. It must hurt having to get rid of all that excellent material.

3. I saw on The Acaeum Forum the list of Harn stuff you sold. I wish I'd seen that list before you sold it all. I would have bought a bunch of your Harn stuff in a heartbeat.

4. I hope you get reasonable prices for all that stuff. Having to give it up will be doubly painful if you have to sell it for a song.

Yeah - that's okay. That Harn stuff was really painful to let go - some of it I'd actually collected and never opened, especially after Robin died. But it's all in the hands of collectors now, so I know it's in a good place. *sniff*

[javellan]

Originally Posted by Jason Weiser

My wife saw the post...pitched a fit...and said "If I did that to you...I'd divorce me." She complains about the hobby from time to time, but she also realizes, it's cheaper than a lot of hobbies around...her main complaint? Lots of stuff..not as much space..but I do sell/trade stuff I don't want any more, and I do a culling every year. So, it's not as if I simply just acquire to acquire....

Yeah, I confess - I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of these things. I mean, my gosh, I've got the old Traveller game posted on the other Acaeum forum that still has the packing slip in it because I could never find anyone to play the game with - and yet, it was so cool I couldn't just get rid of it.... You've got more discipline. Could've used your advice about 9-10 years ago.....

[pmulcahy11b]

I still have all my D&D stuff packed away -- and it's been 30+ years since I played D&D. For whatever reason, I still get some of the new 4E stuff -- knowing I'll probably never use it.

My name is Paul, and I'm an RPG addict...

[Gabe The Gun]

Good thing is MY girlfriend has no problem with me gaming, I am very fortunate to have found her although it might have had something to do with my 17 CHA. She likes to get in on me n the fellas games when we board or card game such as Flying Buffalos Nuclear War(GREAT GAME!) On the other hand I have left quite a few in the dirt and never looked back no matter how hot they mite be if they have any kind of problem with my Fri and Sats being booked for RPGing.
And I love D&D, we have a game going on Sats. My Twilight game will be run on Fri and Sats that not all the D&Ders show up. We are playing 4th ed D&D rite now and are at 22nd lvl and I cant wait for this game to be done with so we can return back to the REAL D&D.....in my opinion 3.5.

[mikeo80]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

I still have all my D&D stuff packed away -- and it's been 30+ years since I played D&D. For whatever reason, I still get some of the new 4E stuff -- knowing I'll probably never use it.

My name is Paul, and I'm an RPG addict...

I understand completely. I still have Morrow Project from the 80's. Still buying Morrow. Original Traveler, D&D, Starfire and Starfleet Battles.

My name is Mike, and I'm an RPG addict.

[Jason Weiser]

Originally Posted by javellan

Yeah, I confess - I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of these things. I mean, my gosh, I've got the old Traveller game posted on the other Acaeum forum that still has the packing slip in it because I could never find anyone to play the game with - and yet, it was so cool I couldn't just get rid of it.... You've got more discipline. Could've used your advice about 9-10 years ago.....

Uh....

I wouldn't say that....

***Looks guiltily at his miniatures armies, his gigundus Battletech, Traveller and GURPS collections (Might cull some of the GURPS 3rd ed, but a lot of it's in such bad shape, it's probably going in der trash), but the Twilight 2000 and 2300 stuff stays...Heck, my said "You get rid of the Twilight 2000 stuff. I'll KNOW something's gone horribly wrong."

[Raellus]

Hmmm. I wonder if Javellan would have posted here if he knew this would turn into an RPG player's support group.

I'd like a paper and ink version of Going Home. Too bad I can't order a-la carte.

I haven't really tried to get my wife into gaming. She enjoys reading young adult fiction (sci-fi and fantasy) so I could probably get her into something like D&D or Traveller but I think T2K may be a little too dark and gritty for her. One of the reasons I like T2K so much is because it is so grounded in history and reality.