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

[javellan]

Well, I finally lost the battle with the wife and all my original Twilight 2000 stuff must go by the end of the month. If you'd like any of the below, make me an offer.

Most things are in pretty good shape as I used to collect comic books so everything is in individual mylar bags.


Original Game
Twilight: 2000 – original boxed set (1984)
Small Arms Guide
Heavy Weapons Guide
Adventure Modules
• The Last Submarine
• Howling Wilderness
• Satellite Down
• Kidnapped
• Urban Guerilla
• Gateway to the Spanish Main
• Airlords of the Ozarks
• Allegheny Uprising
• Red Star Lone Star
• Going Home (for some reason I have 2 of these...)


2nd Edition
Twilight: 2000 – 2nd edition boxed set (1990)
Twilight Encounters – boxed set
American Combat Vehicle Handbook
Soviet Combat Vehicle Handbook
Adventure Modules
• City of Angels
• Return to Warsaw


You can contact me directly through my email: javellan [at] cox [dot] net

john

[Cdnwolf]

Remember a divorce lawyer is expensive... but a runaway car just needs the cost of gas!!

[Jason]

This is the reason I hide my old RPG stuff the way most guys hide porn.

[sglancy12]

Originally Posted by javellan

Well, I finally lost the battle with the wife and all my original Twilight 2000 stuff must go by the end of the month. If you'd like any of the below, make me an offer.

No fucking way!

They're your goddamn books. You can do whatever you want with them. You think she'd stand for it if you went in her closet and started telling her which of her shoes had to go? Hell no. She'd pitch a fit.

Keep the books. Sell the wife.

A. Scott Glancy, President TCCorp, dba Pagan Publishing

[Legbreaker]

At least you're offering them here and "keeping them in the family" so to speak...
It's a good opportunity though for Gabe The Gun to pick up a few of the modules he's missing - make it easier to string a campaign together.
If your arms being twisted and everything absolutely MUST go, I might be interested to taking one of the 2nd ed boxed sets off your hands - it's the only thing I don't have already (although I do have the components besides the box itself).

[copeab]

Given the predictable reactions to this thread, I must wonder if we are being trolled.

(Apologies if I am being far too cynical)

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by sglancy12

No fucking way!

They're your goddamn books. You can do whatever you want with them. You think she'd stand for it if you went in her closet and started telling her which of her shoes had to go? Hell no. She'd pitch a fit.

Keep the books. Sell the wife.

A. Scott Glancy, President TCCorp, dba Pagan Publishing

I have to agree here -- but I've seen spouses do this sort of thing to friends of mine over and over again, and his spouse probably won't stop there. It's not about someone getting rid of a hobby the wife doesn't agree with -- it's a battle of wills, and that's not my idea of what a marriage should be.

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by copeab

Given the predictable reactions to this thread, I must wonder if we are being trolled.

(Apologies if I am being far too cynical)

No, you may be right -- a sales pitch designed to tug at our emotions. I don't need the stuff, but the subject definitely got me steamed at the (possibly nonexistent) wife.

[Targan]

Well if the situation is for real you have my heartfelt sympathies Javellan. I gather it must be a divorce settlement situation? Because I can tell you right now, if my fiance demanded that I get rid of any of my books, RPG or otherwise, I'd tell her in no uncertain terms what she could do with her ultimatum. Any way that you could come to some arrangement with friends to sell the T2K stuff to them with the option to buy it back later?

[Legbreaker]

I can relate to some degree. My ex went so far as to actually rip up some of my books.

I'm soooooooo glad she's my ex.

[kato13]

There could be more to the story that we have been told, so I am not judging. Also I am not sure that this is a calculated move to get more attention as Ebay would be a greater exposure and probably the highest sale price.

That being said given this is a relatively anonymous situation I would only make a payment via paypal as that offers a degree of fraud protection.

[mikeo80]

I'm sorry that you have to sell your books. That stinks.

My wife knows about my RPG books. I know about her craft books. She has her hobby, I have mine. Ain't no way she tells me about my books. Ain't no way I tell her about her books. (After all, I DO want to see tomorrow. )

Did you have a price in mind? First one that mentions the "Price is Right" number is the winner? Or is this going to be a bidding war amongst the denizens of the site?

[jester]

If you are legit, then we can talk, on this open forum though. I am interested in the following:

Going Home
Heavy Weapons Guide
American Vehicle Guide

And if you have the Armies of the Night


Guys, I do question this, as this gent has one post. We often get similiar stories at the yahoo discussion site. I'd rather they just said they were a dealer straight up.

[kato13]

For data analysis purposes the only similar post I have found

http://www.acaeum.com/forum/post-157761.html

[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

[Targan]

Originally Posted by kato13

For data analysis purposes the only similar post I have found

http://www.acaeum.com/forum/post-157761.html

Ah hah! Its the same guy (note "Going Home (I have 2 of these)").

[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....

[headquarters]

I can make you an offer for these - but prof first buddy !

pics or some such .

Originally Posted by javellan

Well, I finally lost the battle with the wife and all my original Twilight 2000 stuff must go by the end of the month. If you'd like any of the below, make me an offer.

Most things are in pretty good shape as I used to collect comic books so everything is in individual mylar bags.


Original Game
Twilight: 2000 – original boxed set (1984)
Small Arms Guide
Heavy Weapons Guide
Adventure Modules
• The Last Submarine
• Howling Wilderness
• Satellite Down
• Kidnapped
• Urban Guerilla
• Gateway to the Spanish Main
• Airlords of the Ozarks
• Allegheny Uprising
• Red Star Lone Star
• Going Home (for some reason I have 2 of these...)


2nd Edition
Twilight: 2000 – 2nd edition boxed set (1990)
Twilight Encounters – boxed set
American Combat Vehicle Handbook
Soviet Combat Vehicle Handbook
Adventure Modules
• City of Angels
• Return to Warsaw


You can contact me directly through my email: javellan [at] cox [dot] net

john

[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.

[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 headquarters

I can make you an offer for these - but prof first buddy !

pics or some such .

Headquarters - this is a lot of stuff; I'm not taking pics of it all, plus you and I both know that with Photoshop and the right angle, I can make it look it's brand new in sealed poly bags signed by Loren with a kiss of approval....

Here's the deal - and I reiterate - I will send it (or whatever you want of it) to you FIRST - then you say "yeah/nay" - and then I'll send you a PayPal link for you to pay our agreed upon price.

If you don't like it - you send it back; that way both of us pay our own postage and the only one taking a risk is me.

john

[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 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).

[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.....

[rcaf_777]

My Wife just complains about this forum, only from time to time, she shares here complaints with sister law (Canadian Army Wife) and we in turn complain about them complaining about the forum, they stop complain when agree to watch the kids while we post stuff, they go shopping so it's win win

[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...