Hello from Germany

[Tobibrocki]

Hi everybody,

my (user)name is Tobibrocki, I'm 25 years old and I'm the new guy here at the moment, my hobbies are drawing and also retro computers/video game systems, the latter is pretty much why I'm here. ^^

But to elaborate and give you guys a bit more detail on how I got here, it all started around 1997 when I got my Game Boy Pocket with my first game (Alfred Chicken) for my Birthday, that sparked my interest in Videogames, I already knew the SNES and the N64 from visiting schoolmates back in those days, however the real kicker, oddly enough, was in 1998 when I saw and got to play the Mega Drive a friend owned. That system really left a huge impression on me (probably why I have more than one now) and really cemented my interest in older systems, because by 1998 the Mega Drive was already kinda out due to 3D Consoles and such. I would then move on to play PC Games for a few years until I got into retro computers in 2003, I think I was 13 at the time when around that same year I got a Amiga 600, then a year later a Commodore 64, then an Amiga 1200 and so forth. In between all these I always saw little glimpses and mentions of a fairly odd system called the "PC-Engine" online, at the time I wasn't very interested since I was busy with computers and I also was of the impression back then that since it's 8-Bit, it's games probably looked as limited as what the NES could do.

Fast forward to today and I have looked more into the System and was quite surprised by it's capabilities and it's library of titles, and at the same time kinda floored at the prices it goes for on ebay. ^^;

Btw. the first PC Engine game I ever played was GunHed/Blazing Lazers back in 2009 via emulation since a friend suggested it, however I'm not a huge fan of "Checkpoint Shooters" as I like to call Shmups that send you back on every death, so my enjoyment was a bit limited, a bit later in 2011 (I think it was that year) I got a Wii and went on the eShop and bought a game called Soldier Blade, and I sucked at it, but I had a great time playing and that was actually the second PC-Engine game I ever played and from what I played since it's probably my favourite amongst a number of good games.

And that's the story pretty much.

So, currently I'm really just starting out having bought a CoreGrafx from Japan early this month (and it still has to arrive).
I already got my module only copy of Soldier Blade in the mail yesterday, so, I just need the system to really get going!

And lastly, I found this forum by searching for compatibility guides for the various Revisions of the System, and I must say what I found was quite helpful, and here I am now.

Also, since I like to draw, I threw this together in the last 30 minutes to have something odd to end this post with, it's very rough so, enjoy this... Engine-Cat(?):

<sub>https://www.deviantart.com/tobibrocki/art/PC-Engine-Kitty-507057250

https://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2015/014/f/9/pcengine_kitty_smaller_by_tobibrocki-d8dw0at.jpg</sub>

[esteban]

Welcome, comrade.

I love the illustration.


For Blazing Lazers, there is a way to earn "respawns", eliminating any checkpoints. When you encounter a power up that cycles through I-IV (or M-F), let it float to the bottom of the screen. Grab it when it starts blinking like a psychedelic ball (you just earned a respawn).

This may be the one little hint that allows you to fully appreciate GunHed/Blazing Lazers.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Welcome aboard!

I think you just drew a 90% accurate portrait of hailingthethings. 

[Sarumaru]

That drawing is so cute! I want it on a shirt. Make it happen. kthxbai!

Oh, and welcome.

[EvilEvoIX]

Attention Nulltard, you see THIS is an artist.  Take notes, regroup, years of practice need, etc.  Learn from this and move on.

Regards.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Nice to see you're still butthurt and going off topic, evo.  Stay classy.

[EvilEvoIX]

Blah, Blah, Blah, STILL ANGRY AT EVO GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!  Must post negative things every time he posts!!!!

Read you loud and clear.

lol...

that is a very nice drawring. slightly different style than mine, though. also different media... wacom tablet vector arts != #2 pencil.

and to answer the question you sent me via PM:  No, I will not make out with you or send you pictures of my junk.  Damn dude, stop asking.

You promised that would be private.  You told me you never kiss and tell?  Do you do this to all of your suitors?

[wildfruit]

Willkommen! A very decent introduction thread. C'mon evo no need to derail the man's first thread!

[EvilEvoIX]

Yes, an excellent artist.  Really creative and love the Nyan tie in.

[HailingTheThings]

Welcome to the forums, little buddy! I hope you enjoy your stay!!! Nice picture!!!!!!!

I think you just drew a 90% accurate portrait of hailingthethings. 

C'mon, my head isn't that big, is it? It. Is.

Attention Nulltard, you see THIS is an artist.  Take notes, regroup, years of practice need, etc.  Learn from this and move on.

I think Nulltard drawrs just fine, mister man.

[NightWolve]

An already entertaining introduction! Danke!

[ClodBusted]

Welcome to the jungle!

[Tatsujin]

lol, that must be atlantean or deep blue in the milk bowl.

btw. welcome to the obey nest

[SplatterTrigger]

Welcome! That's a very nice drawing!

[esteban]

FishCARD.