Epic story about a trip to get MLB08 the show (from OPS forums)

Icy · 03-02-2008, 10:38 AM

I just read it there and decided it was very worth a link from here to read and comment, read at least until page 6 for the drama resolution.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...d.php?t=240516

This is internet, a big but small world.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-02-2008, 10:44 AM

Ok. I'm only on post 1, but I'm hooked.. Great link

Sweed · 03-02-2008, 10:48 AM

I read this before coming here this morning. Great story.

Noop · 03-02-2008, 10:51 AM

I had no idea that a baseball game would do that to people. I might need to pick this game up when it comes out to see what the fuss is about. I thought people only do that for madden.

Icy · 03-02-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Noop

I had no idea that a baseball game would do that to people. I might need to pick this game up when it comes out to see what the fuss is about. I thought people only do that for madden.

Based on past year version and what i have seen so far for the new one, i realy really wish that Madden developers could sit down to play this for a few hours to see what can be done with a PS3 at full 60FPS. With College Hoops this is my favourite franchise console game and have it preordered since 3 months ago, if i don't drive to buy it it's because there are "a few" miles from Spain to USA

Eaglesfan27 · 03-02-2008, 11:08 AM

That story actually gave me a slight twinge to run out and get a PS3

Seriously, cool story. Thanks for linking Icy, or I would have missed it. My wife tolerates my gaming, but I can't imagine her riding/driving 400 miles to look for a game with me.

Heck, I can't imagine driving 400 miles myself for any game that I could get a few days later. Maybe 10 years ago.. shrug. Very cool of JSky to drive part of the way to meet him.

MJ4H · 03-02-2008, 11:10 AM

Id drive 6 hours round trip for smash bros brawl right now. That's about it though.

Raiders Army · 03-02-2008, 11:46 AM

Incredible story. I'd drive 400 miles easy if I was in a road-trip mood. I just ran from Dallas to El Paso on Friday from 5 PM to 3 AM after a day of interviews. Sometimes it's more than just for the game. Sometimes it's the experience itself.

Lathum · 03-02-2008, 11:58 AM

There is way to much man love on that board.

If one of you did that I would find the game and sell it on ebay.

Icy · 03-02-2008, 11:59 AM

I'm more impressed about his wife than about himself. As Eagelesfan27, my wife tolerates my gaming as i do her hobbies, but not that she loves it.

Also great from the other forum member to go there to pick the game.

MJ4H · 03-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Yes it is impressive to throw your husband's new video game in the trash.

Izulde · 03-02-2008, 12:22 PM

What an incredible story. Really made my day.

Mantle2600 · 03-02-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

There is way to much man love on that board.

If one of you did that I would find the game and sell it on ebay.

+1

TroyF · 03-02-2008, 01:06 PM

Great story. What a nice slew of releases for Sony this week. The Show for both the PSP and the PS3. (I travel a ton, I'll end up getting both) Also God of War for the PSP. I'd probably buy Bully, but with this grouping of releases, Sony will get all of my cash this week.

BYU 14 · 03-02-2008, 01:28 PM

That truly is an epic story, thanks for sharing.

Cringer · 03-02-2008, 01:31 PM

Am I the only one who thinks that guy is a dumbass? I mean to me that is a problem. Maybe I don't take gaming as serious as I thought but that was one major waste of money to get a game he already had pre-ordered and half paid for, just so he could have it 3-4 days earlier.

Also, I may be biased but I think that thread would have been 10x better on FOFC. The best post was near the end...

Quote:

Skerik picked me up a copy. I just had to "take care" of his wife while he made the long trip.

MizzouRah · 03-02-2008, 01:36 PM

I remeber driving to Columbia, Mo - about 2 hrs away so I could get a copy of FPS Football '98. Karma bit me right in the ass when after installing it, it would error when trying to run the game! My friend and I couldn't even play the game without Sierra having to patch it first!

Never did that again.

BYU 14 · 03-02-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Am I the only one who thinks that guy is a dumbass? I mean to me that is a problem. Maybe I don't take gaming as serious as I thought but that was one major waste of money to get a game he already had pre-ordered and half paid for, just so he could have it 3-4 days earlier.

Also, I may be biased but I think that thread would have been 10x better on FOFC. The best post was near the end...

You are right by the way, still a great story

Lathum · 03-02-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Am I the only one who thinks that guy is a dumbass? I mean to me that is a problem. Maybe I don't take gaming as serious as I thought but that was one major waste of money to get a game he already had pre-ordered and half paid for, just so he could have it 3-4 days earlier.

Also, I may be biased but I think that thread would have been 10x better on FOFC. The best post was near the end...

I agree with you.

I kept waiting for the guy to get to the gas station and have no one be there

Swaggs · 03-02-2008, 02:41 PM

Cool story and outcome.

I think I would have felt like such a dumbass for having it happen that I would not ever have told anyone, though.

Chief Rum · 03-02-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icy

I'm more impressed about his wife than about himself. As Eagelesfan27, my wife tolerates my gaming as i do her hobbies, but not that she loves it.

Also great from the other forum member to go there to pick the game.

I am more impressed his wife is still alive. I mean, she accidentally threw the game out? How the heck do you do that?

Chief Rum · 03-02-2008, 02:47 PM

Read further along and have to admit it's pretty cool she was down for the trip, and then offered to drive back to get it later on.

Still amazing to me that anyone can throw a new game out and not recognize it for what it is.

Chief Rum · 03-02-2008, 02:52 PM

Oh, and BTW, it would be tragic and hilarious if the game ended up being a buggy POS.

korme · 03-02-2008, 05:55 PM

I can't believe that shit happened in (relative to the U.S.) my backyard! I haven't found the game anywhere yet.

03-02-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Ok. I'm only on post 1, but I'm hooked.. Great link __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

03-02-2008, 10:51 AM	#4
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	I had no idea that a baseball game would do that to people. I might need to pick this game up when it comes out to see what the fuss is about. I thought people only do that for madden. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

03-02-2008, 11:08 AM	#6
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	That story actually gave me a slight twinge to run out and get a PS3 Seriously, cool story. Thanks for linking Icy, or I would have missed it. My wife tolerates my gaming, but I can't imagine her riding/driving 400 miles to look for a game with me. Heck, I can't imagine driving 400 miles myself for any game that I could get a few days later. Maybe 10 years ago.. shrug. Very cool of JSky to drive part of the way to meet him. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 03-02-2008 at 11:09 AM.

03-02-2008, 11:59 AM	#10
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	I'm more impressed about his wife than about himself. As Eagelesfan27, my wife tolerates my gaming as i do her hobbies, but not that she loves it. Also great from the other forum member to go there to pick the game. __________________

03-02-2008, 12:22 PM	#12
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	What an incredible story. Really made my day. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

03-02-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	I read this before coming here this morning. Great story.

03-02-2008, 11:10 AM	#7
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Id drive 6 hours round trip for smash bros brawl right now. That's about it though.

03-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#8
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Incredible story. I'd drive 400 miles easy if I was in a road-trip mood. I just ran from Dallas to El Paso on Friday from 5 PM to 3 AM after a day of interviews. Sometimes it's more than just for the game. Sometimes it's the experience itself.

03-02-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	There is way to much man love on that board. If one of you did that I would find the game and sell it on ebay.

03-02-2008, 12:21 PM	#11
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yes it is impressive to throw your husband's new video game in the trash.

03-02-2008, 01:06 PM	#14
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Great story. What a nice slew of releases for Sony this week. The Show for both the PSP and the PS3. (I travel a ton, I'll end up getting both) Also God of War for the PSP. I'd probably buy Bully, but with this grouping of releases, Sony will get all of my cash this week.

03-02-2008, 01:28 PM	#15
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	That truly is an epic story, thanks for sharing.

03-02-2008, 01:36 PM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I remeber driving to Columbia, Mo - about 2 hrs away so I could get a copy of FPS Football '98. Karma bit me right in the ass when after installing it, it would error when trying to run the game! My friend and I couldn't even play the game without Sierra having to patch it first! Never did that again.

03-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#20
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Cool story and outcome. I think I would have felt like such a dumbass for having it happen that I would not ever have told anyone, though. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

03-02-2008, 02:47 PM	#22
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Read further along and have to admit it's pretty cool she was down for the trip, and then offered to drive back to get it later on. Still amazing to me that anyone can throw a new game out and not recognize it for what it is. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

03-02-2008, 02:52 PM	#23
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Oh, and BTW, it would be tragic and hilarious if the game ended up being a buggy POS. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

03-02-2008, 05:55 PM	#24
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I can't believe that shit happened in (relative to the U.S.) my backyard! I haven't found the game anywhere yet.

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