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Retro gamer/collector (PC/DOS, Amstrad). Tries to make things too. Not the author of the book. 66MHz is enough for anybody. mast: @[email protected]

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current status

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@Bittomann absolutely thrilled for you! well done.

[RetroPC @realRetroPC]

"We named the dog Indy..."

Oh man, this setup!!! 🤠🤠🤠

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@michaelmiraflor and the recent monkey island game is ok. seems a bit unfinished in places, some areas seem like they ran out of time/budget to fully flesh them out. puzzles weren’t as satisfying as i’d hoped. still enjoyed it though.

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@michaelmiraflor thimbleweed park from a few years back is well worth checking out. not as graphically zany but still got a load of old school charm, and the puzzles are good.

[𝔸𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕝𝕪 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕜𝕚𝕟 @dosnostalgic]

So, anyone get any DOS-related presents this year? Show me! 🎁

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@dosnostalgic currently installing turbo c++ to try out some of the code in this

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@fractalmindmike look what my sis got me for christmas

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what’s on y’all’s holiday playlists? i’m revisiting DOTT, then trying out Albion for the first time! with a little theme park here and there.

#dosgaming #retrogaming #dosember

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@tavroh_zajtam @dosnostalgic i’m embarrassed to say i’ve never played them. seen a few streamers do playthroughs and they look fab. must try next year!

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what’s your most replayable DOS game? my vote is for Dune 2 #dosember #dosgaming #retrogaming

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@chrfrde ooh what is this?

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@Velocir35149743 @dosnostalgic couldn’t agree more. whenever i use dosbox etc the urge to alt-tab out is just too much. i also like that my setup has its own space, it’s a deliberate activity.

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building this machine is the best thing i’ve done in ages. these old systems just seem to calm me down. no distractions, just dostractions. #dosgaming #retrogaming

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full specs!

486 dx2/66
PCI mobo
24 MB RAM
S3 Trio graphics
2 GB CF card
Soundblaster Pro
Gotek floppy emulator
CD ROM

incoming:
tek-elec quadflop (the floppy drive and gotek do not want to share a cable)
1gb IDE HDD
working 3.5” floppy

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New addition to the retro fleet - got an amazing bargain on this Olivetti P133S and CRT!

IDE/SATA adapter is being cantankerous so temporarily yanked the CF card from the 486 to test.

Long term plan is to add 166 MMX overdrive, Orpheus & Voodoo 1.

#dos #dosgaming #retrogaming

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@Bhaal_Spawn this is awesome. i wish i'd kept a record of my old PC specs - i only have vague memories now.

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Working on a new thing!

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@V1deopolis @Ghost_In_Exile TFX doesn't get enough love, what a game