The unthinkable finally happened

NightWolve · 06/13/2013, 12:46 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/13/2013, 12:32 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 12:26 AMlol, not really today. that was like 23 years ago. but I shortly met him once on face book some time ago. turned out that he's still into gaming but using mostly emulation and other pirate stuff, and that he's broke due to long term unimployment.
Seems his morals got him far in life.

Hahaha! Another laugh of the day!

Well, the only story I could relate here is when I was a kid, I ran into an asshole at an arcade who happened to know where I lived. He was an acquaintance of a friend of mine. I was still there after he left, and I don't remember if he asked me how long I was gonna stick around, but he came up with the idea of going to my house with 2 of his friends to see if he could trick my mom into giving him some of my games. My mom apparently answered the door and he told her that I had borrowed some NES games from him, so she brought a few of them to the door to have him pick out which ones were "his," etc. You get the idea... I don't remember the details, but I lost Alpha Mission and a few others I believe, he swapped 'em for shitty titles, etc. He and his friends were gangbangers and last I heard in that time period, he wound up in juvenile jail and what not... Whatever... It wasn't a great loss, but I couldn't believe the actions on my mom's part...

Mathius · 06/13/2013, 01:36 AM

I had a friend in middle school that would come over to the house from time to time. He had moved up to Indiana from Georgia and had a real superiority complex stemming from his "loyalty" to the southern way of life. I was short on friends at the time and always welcomed company over to play Genesis and SNES. I remember when I got Flashback (Genesis) when it was first released and wowing both of us with its rotoscoped animation (and I was always attracted to its minimal soundtrack). After that first weekend spent with the game I found it missing. Putting the evidence together I decided that he took it upon himself to relieve me of Flashback. The first day back at school I somehow broke into his locker and searched through his book bag. Sure enough there was my game in one of the side pockets. When he found out that I liberated my game back he was pretty upset.

I know the guy now and see him from time to time. This was one case where the guy grew up and turned into a pretty swell dude.

esteban · 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM

Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.

!!!

Tatsujin · 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM

Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!

May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^

esteban · 06/13/2013, 05:22 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!
May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^

This is precisely what I was thinking!

PCEngineHell · 06/13/2013, 09:20 AM

Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 05:22 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!
May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^
This is precisely what I was thinking!

Well I know she stayed in Pemberton, New Jersey and other cities close by there. On her medical examine for the trial she detailed in a pretty lengthy interview that she was basically whoring out herself for some old drug seller guy there. They were both supposedly bad on drugs and going to swingers parties and shit before the two supposedly found Jesus and toned down their whoring drugging ways a few notches. If she has HIV or something it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

jeffhlewis · 06/13/2013, 03:50 PM

Matti:

Late to the party here but nonetheless sad to hear about the theft. Agree with folks that your best course of action is probably just to buy back what you can, deadbolt that door and cut off ties with the bro (at least bar him from coming over to your place). Shitty situation and a tough choice to make. If it's anybody else that's an instant police report/arrest but I get where you're coming from.

best of luck dude!

turboswimbz · 06/13/2013, 04:29 PM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 06/13/2013, 09:20 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 05:22 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!
May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^
This is precisely what I was thinking!
Well I know she stayed in Pemberton, New Jersey and other cities close by there. On her medical examine for the trial she detailed in a pretty lengthy interview that she was basically whoring out herself for some old drug seller guy there. They were both supposedly bad on drugs and going to swingers parties and shit before the two supposedly found Jesus and toned down their whoring drugging ways a few notches. If she has HIV or something it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

that's my neck o the woods. (30 minutes or so) And I do mean woods, scary back woods. Hell some o those foke or more red neck than you'll find in the deep south. that being said That is all possible. very possible indeed as out there both the drugs and Jesus freak can be found. Only two type of people I ever met there off the Military Base. On a strange side note prof. My uncle lived out that way and met a woman from arkansas and ran off with her back to Ak.

Mathius · 06/13/2013, 04:49 PM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 06/13/2013, 03:50 PMMatti:

Late to the party here but nonetheless sad to hear about the theft. Agree with folks that your best course of action is probably just to buy back what you can, deadbolt that door and cut off ties with the bro (at least bar him from coming over to your place). Shitty situation and a tough choice to make. If it's anybody else that's an instant police report/arrest but I get where you're coming from.

best of luck dude!

Thanks, Jeff. I just installed a new lock w/ key to the game room today.

esteban · 06/14/2013, 08:51 AM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/13/2013, 04:29 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 06/13/2013, 09:20 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 05:22 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!
May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^
This is precisely what I was thinking!
Well I know she stayed in Pemberton, New Jersey and other cities close by there. On her medical examine for the trial she detailed in a pretty lengthy interview that she was basically whoring out herself for some old drug seller guy there. They were both supposedly bad on drugs and going to swingers parties and shit before the two supposedly found Jesus and toned down their whoring drugging ways a few notches. If she has HIV or something it wouldn't surprise me one bit.
that's my neck o the woods. (30 minutes or so) And I do mean woods, scary back woods. Hell some o those foke or more red neck than you'll find in the deep south. that being said That is all possible. very possible indeed as out there both the drugs and Jesus freak can be found. Only two type of people I ever met there off the Military Base. On a strange side note prof. My uncle lived out that way and met a woman from arkansas and ran off with her back to Ak.

This saga is getting increasingly disturbing! I don't know where Pemberton is...but I will be sure to avoid it!

MATHIUS: Say the word and I'll ship the Hannah Montanna Wii games to you.

Mathius · 06/14/2013, 09:16 AM

Quote from: esteban on 06/14/2013, 08:51 AM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/13/2013, 04:29 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 06/13/2013, 09:20 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 05:22 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/13/2013, 04:28 AM
Quote from: esteban on 06/13/2013, 04:17 AM
Quote from: PCEngineHell link=msg=300910Can anyone guess where my worthless ex wife stayed for a few years? Mother fucking New Jersey. Shit you not.
!!!
May be she was esty's neighbor during the same few years^^
This is precisely what I was thinking!
Well I know she stayed in Pemberton, New Jersey and other cities close by there. On her medical examine for the trial she detailed in a pretty lengthy interview that she was basically whoring out herself for some old drug seller guy there. They were both supposedly bad on drugs and going to swingers parties and shit before the two supposedly found Jesus and toned down their whoring drugging ways a few notches. If she has HIV or something it wouldn't surprise me one bit.
that's my neck o the woods. (30 minutes or so) And I do mean woods, scary back woods. Hell some o those foke or more red neck than you'll find in the deep south. that being said That is all possible. very possible indeed as out there both the drugs and Jesus freak can be found. Only two type of people I ever met there off the Military Base. On a strange side note prof. My uncle lived out that way and met a woman from arkansas and ran off with her back to Ak.
This saga is getting increasingly disturbing! I don't know where Pemberton is...but I will be sure to avoid it!

MATHIUS: Say the word and I'll ship the Hannah Montanna Wii games to you.

FiftyQuid · 06/14/2013, 10:56 AM

Guys, what's a respectable price for a loose Chrono Trigger? I'm seeing prices all over the map.

BlueBMW · 06/14/2013, 11:06 AM

Seems like $50-$60 is typical

FiftyQuid · 06/14/2013, 01:47 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2013, 11:06 AMSeems like $50-$60 is typical

Yeah, I was thinking of $50 shipped. Thanks.

wildfruit · 06/14/2013, 03:11 PM

whatever your decision remember drugs are available in prison as much as on the street

Mathius · 06/14/2013, 03:34 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 01:47 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2013, 11:06 AMSeems like $50-$60 is typical
Yeah, I was thinking of $50 shipped. Thanks.

Cheapest one I could find on eBay was around $90 BIN.

Quote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2013, 03:11 PMwhatever your decision remember drugs are available in prison as much as on the street

Very true.

FiftyQuid · 06/14/2013, 04:53 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2013, 03:34 PM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 01:47 PM
Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2013, 11:06 AMSeems like $50-$60 is typical
Yeah, I was thinking of $50 shipped. Thanks.
Cheapest one I could find on eBay was around $90 BIN.

Quote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2013, 03:11 PMwhatever your decision remember drugs are available in prison as much as on the street
Very true.

I swear I saw a loosie yesterday for a $58 BIN yesterday. I can't find it for the life of me now.

bartre · 06/14/2013, 04:53 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2013, 03:34 PMCheapest one I could find on eBay was around $90 BIN.

Matt.....
c'mon man, you know you can do better

turbokon · 06/14/2013, 07:56 PM

Sorry to hear that Mathius. I bet it's a tough and awkward situation to be in. I hope your brother gets the he needs. I had a friend who was a druggie, he wouldn't steal any thing from me but would ask for some money here and there.

Mathius · 06/14/2013, 08:36 PM

Quote from: bartre on 06/14/2013, 04:53 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2013, 03:34 PMCheapest one I could find on eBay was around $90 BIN.
Matt.....
c'mon man, you know you can do better

Yeah the search was kinda half-hearted.

Quote from: turbokon on 06/14/2013, 07:56 PMSorry to hear that Mathius. I bet it's a tough and awkward situation to be in. I hope your brother gets the he needs. I had a friend who was a druggie, he wouldn't steal any thing from me but would ask for some money here and there.

My brother has been this way his whole life. He has a good heart and great potential but can't see a life without illegal substances and alcohol.

PunkCryborg · 06/14/2013, 09:15 PM

I have a Japanese copy of CT you can have if you haven't had any luck yet.

Mathius · 06/14/2013, 10:19 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 06/14/2013, 09:15 PMI have a Japanese copy of CT you can have if you haven't had any luck yet.

I think I got hooked up. I really appreciate the offer, Evan.

BlueBMW · 06/14/2013, 10:27 PM

Yeah, and the damn auto postal center was down when I went to mail something today. Ill try again tomorrow.

Mathius · 06/14/2013, 10:42 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 06/14/2013, 10:27 PMYeah, and the damn auto postal center was down when I went to mail something today. Ill try again tomorrow.

Beamer, this means so much to me. I thank you once again.

Mathius · 06/16/2013, 08:30 PM

Update.

My brother came over today by his own decision to return the remaining games he couldn't sell. He was crying (picture Jessie Ventura crying) as he handed me a bag that contained Side-Arms Special (Major's, that should put the universe back into balance for you), Sinistron, Legendary Axe, and Chase HQ (Saturn). Supposedly the game store wouldn't except them. No Chrono Trigger though. There is a lot more going on but I am too tired to talk about it at the moment.

I thank you guys for your support. There isn't a better group anywhere in our hobby.

Sparky · 06/16/2013, 08:36 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/16/2013, 08:30 PMUpdate.

My brother came over today by his own decision to return the remaining games he couldn't sell. He was crying (picture Jessie Ventura crying) as he handed me a bag that contained Side-Arms Special (Major's, that should put the universe back into balance for you), Sinistron, Legendary Axe, and Chase HQ (Saturn). Supposedly the game store wouldn't except them. No Chrono Trigger though. There is a lot more going on but I am too tired to talk about it at the moment.

I thank you guys for your support. There isn't a better group anywhere in our hobby.

Wow, that's a huge step for him a bet, so glad for some good news out of all this my friend.
I am looking as well for chrono for ya.

Tatsujin · 06/16/2013, 09:14 PM

Wow math. Glad to hear about some good progresses.
Not just that you got back some of your goodies incl. The HQ,
but also that you brother showed up by himself and confessed what he did.
Hope other things will sort out well too.

esteban · 06/16/2013, 09:29 PM

Quote from: guest on 06/16/2013, 08:36 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 06/16/2013, 08:30 PMUpdate.

My brother came over today by his own decision to return the remaining games he couldn't sell. He was crying (picture Jessie Ventura crying) as he handed me a bag that contained Side-Arms Special (Major's, that should put the universe back into balance for you), Sinistron, Legendary Axe, and Chase HQ (Saturn). Supposedly the game store wouldn't except them. No Chrono Trigger though. There is a lot more going on but I am too tired to talk about it at the moment.

I thank you guys for your support. There isn't a better group anywhere in our hobby.
Wow, that's a huge step for him a bet, so glad for some good news out of all this my friend.
I am looking as well for chrono for ya.

Good to hear, Mathius.

Hope things get better.

FiftyQuid · 06/16/2013, 11:31 PM

I can't help but think if he would have returned anything and admitted guilt if he could have sold everything. Either way, this is a big step, so I'll give him credit for 'fessing up. He could have just as easily ditch the games.

FYI... A loose Chrono Trigger just sold on eBay for less than $60.

bartre · 06/17/2013, 02:23 AM

great news.

this doesn't necessarily mean that all will be sunshine from here out, but it is possible that it's the first step in the right direction.
a little support can go a long way in these situations.

NightWolve · 06/17/2013, 01:33 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 06/16/2013, 08:30 PMMy brother came over today by his own decision to return the remaining games he couldn't sell. He was crying (picture Jessie Ventura crying) as he handed me a bag that contained Side-Arms Special (Major's, that should put the universe back into balance for you), Sinistron, Legendary Axe, and Chase HQ (Saturn). .

"Couldn't sell these, so eh, here ya go... I'm really sorry... *sniff*"

Well, at least you got some of them back...

RoyVegas · 06/17/2013, 06:39 PM

Cautious optimism.... Hopefully this is the beginning of something good but for the time being, I'd still lock your shit up and not let him visit.

Hoping for the best for both you and him.

Mathius · 06/17/2013, 10:35 PM

Quote from: RoyVegas on 06/17/2013, 06:39 PMCautious optimism.... Hopefully this is the beginning of something good but for the time being, I'd still lock your shit up and not let him visit.

Hoping for the best for both you and him.

Thanks. Everything's secured now. I am hoping this will be a learning experience for him as it was for me.

A package arrived today from Beamer. Can't thank you enough, brother.