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=== Computer games === | === Computer games === | ||
| − | I was one of the lucky youths who had a computer in the early days. | + | I was one of the lucky youths who had a computer in the early days. We started with a gaming computer of unremembered brand, with a cartridge slot. Later we bought a Philips VG-8235 MSX2. A friend of mine had a Commodore 64. |
| − | My parents bought a game or two, and once every few months, I could buy another game. I remember [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitfall_II:_Lost_Caverns Pitfall II: Lost Caverns], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_Adventure Antarctic Adventure], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Raid River Raid], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man Pac-Man], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_Set_Willy Jet Set Willy], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiing_%28Atari_2600%29 Skiing], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_%26_Field_%28video_game%29 Track & Field]. | + | My parents bought a game or two for that gaming computer, and once every few months, I could buy another game. I remember [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitfall_II:_Lost_Caverns Pitfall II: Lost Caverns], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_Adventure Antarctic Adventure], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Raid River Raid], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man Pac-Man], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_Set_Willy Jet Set Willy], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiing_%28Atari_2600%29 Skiing], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_%26_Field_%28video_game%29 Track & Field]. |
| − | The Elite game was one of the games I chose myself. It came recommended by the seller in the shop, and it had two leaflets: a Manual with this attractive firebird on the cover, and a story called "The Dark Wheel". | + | The Elite game was one of the games I chose myself. It came recommended by the seller in the shop, and it had two leaflets: a Manual with this attractive firebird on the cover, and a story called "The Dark Wheel". From comparing version on the web, I understand it was an Acornsoft version, no colour or sound as far as I rememebr, something like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1f9bhYRDPk this]. Although the manual I remember, strangely, looks like the Firebird edition. |
=== Science Fiction === | === Science Fiction === | ||
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I have always loved science fiction and fantasy. Read all books by Isaac Asimov, Jack Vance (who also wrote fantasy and in general integrates fantasy elements into his science fiction), Tolkien, and many others. | I have always loved science fiction and fantasy. Read all books by Isaac Asimov, Jack Vance (who also wrote fantasy and in general integrates fantasy elements into his science fiction), Tolkien, and many others. | ||
| − | == | + | === Revivals === |
Years later, around 2006-2007, I remembered the Elite game, and I started playing [http://www.gamingmuseum.com/gal-trader.html Galactic Trader] at gamingmuseum.com, till I made it to immortal. | Years later, around 2006-2007, I remembered the Elite game, and I started playing [http://www.gamingmuseum.com/gal-trader.html Galactic Trader] at gamingmuseum.com, till I made it to immortal. | ||
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I also started reading newer science fiction writers, more of the military science fiction genre, like David Weber and Catherine Asaro. | I also started reading newer science fiction writers, more of the military science fiction genre, like David Weber and Catherine Asaro. | ||
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| + | === The here and now === | ||
For whatever reason, in the beginning of 2016, my interest in the Elite Universe enjoyed a sudden revival, and here I am. :) I hope my contributions to the Elite Wiki will be helpful. | For whatever reason, in the beginning of 2016, my interest in the Elite Universe enjoyed a sudden revival, and here I am. :) I hope my contributions to the Elite Wiki will be helpful. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:43, 26 January 2016
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Hello.
Contents
Some personal history
Computer games
I was one of the lucky youths who had a computer in the early days. We started with a gaming computer of unremembered brand, with a cartridge slot. Later we bought a Philips VG-8235 MSX2. A friend of mine had a Commodore 64.
My parents bought a game or two for that gaming computer, and once every few months, I could buy another game. I remember Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, Antarctic Adventure, River Raid, Pac-Man, Jet Set Willy, Skiing, Track & Field.
The Elite game was one of the games I chose myself. It came recommended by the seller in the shop, and it had two leaflets: a Manual with this attractive firebird on the cover, and a story called "The Dark Wheel". From comparing version on the web, I understand it was an Acornsoft version, no colour or sound as far as I rememebr, something like this. Although the manual I remember, strangely, looks like the Firebird edition.
Science Fiction
I have always loved science fiction and fantasy. Read all books by Isaac Asimov, Jack Vance (who also wrote fantasy and in general integrates fantasy elements into his science fiction), Tolkien, and many others.
Revivals
Years later, around 2006-2007, I remembered the Elite game, and I started playing Galactic Trader at gamingmuseum.com, till I made it to immortal.
I also read some stories set in the Elite Universe, which had developed much since those early years. Let me take this opportunity to acquaint you with Michael R. Vickery, and his Galactic Trader novel in progress (for ages now).
I also started reading newer science fiction writers, more of the military science fiction genre, like David Weber and Catherine Asaro.
The here and now
For whatever reason, in the beginning of 2016, my interest in the Elite Universe enjoyed a sudden revival, and here I am. :) I hope my contributions to the Elite Wiki will be helpful.
