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Well stated, Shutyertrap.Since this is my first post, a brief introduction. I'm 60, been a tradesman all my life and bought my first PC about 8 years ago. On my way home from Circuit City with my shiny new computer, I stopped at Barnes & Noble and purchased the Windows for Dummies book. With that and a little help from my friends, I learned computers. Today, I'm by no means a sophisticated user, but I get around the internet quite well and continue to learn. I have a successful internet business, three years old, that won't make me rich, but is a real nice supplement to my income.One of my greatest expectations of my new computer was to while away a few hours playing some of the cool games that I'd seen. My first great disappointment was to learn that I'm not really a gamer. I play chess and a few other games, but I never really got into it an a grand scale. I've been hooked on pinball since I was about five. I always enjoyed the Windows Space Cadet game for what it is and tried a couple of other pinball games on disc, only to be underwhelmed.About a year and a half ago, I discovered Pinball Arcade. I wasn't too hot about the whole Steam thing, but I took the leap, downloaded the program and the free game and was duly impressed. After being totally mesmerized playing Arabian Nights (never my favorite) for a couple hours, I bought seasons 1 and 2 and now own 3,4 and 5 also.It's been a ton of fun, so far. I still play real pinball, but it sure is great to have the next best thing right here on my PC. I especially enjoy some of the tables that you just don't see in bars and arcades anymore. I like the tournaments more than I thought I would and finally broke into the Silver level in the Christmas tourney.I can see plenty of flaws in the games and have been made aware of more by visiting this forum. Overall, it's a positive experience, cheaper than dope and better for you.Kudos to the folks at Farsight for their efforts.
Well stated, Shutyertrap.
Since this is my first post, a brief introduction. I'm 60, been a tradesman all my life and bought my first PC about 8 years ago. On my way home from Circuit City with my shiny new computer, I stopped at Barnes & Noble and purchased the Windows for Dummies book. With that and a little help from my friends, I learned computers. Today, I'm by no means a sophisticated user, but I get around the internet quite well and continue to learn. I have a successful internet business, three years old, that won't make me rich, but is a real nice supplement to my income.
One of my greatest expectations of my new computer was to while away a few hours playing some of the cool games that I'd seen. My first great disappointment was to learn that I'm not really a gamer. I play chess and a few other games, but I never really got into it an a grand scale. I've been hooked on pinball since I was about five. I always enjoyed the Windows Space Cadet game for what it is and tried a couple of other pinball games on disc, only to be underwhelmed.
About a year and a half ago, I discovered Pinball Arcade. I wasn't too hot about the whole Steam thing, but I took the leap, downloaded the program and the free game and was duly impressed. After being totally mesmerized playing Arabian Nights (never my favorite) for a couple hours, I bought seasons 1 and 2 and now own 3,4 and 5 also.
It's been a ton of fun, so far. I still play real pinball, but it sure is great to have the next best thing right here on my PC. I especially enjoy some of the tables that you just don't see in bars and arcades anymore. I like the tournaments more than I thought I would and finally broke into the Silver level in the Christmas tourney.
I can see plenty of flaws in the games and have been made aware of more by visiting this forum. Overall, it's a positive experience, cheaper than dope and better for you.
Kudos to the folks at Farsight for their efforts.
