Pay It Forward Freebies -- I

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Pay It Forward Freebies -- I

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Pay It Forward Freebies - To play PIFF, all you need to do is claim a free game that someone has offered up. That person sends the game to you. That's where the "Freebie" part comes in. It's that simple. Oh yeah ... one catch ... for every game you claim from someone else, you MUST offer up one game to the freebie list. That's where the "Pay It Forward" comes into play. Some people offer up multiple titles thus creating karma which can be used at a later date. If you offer up multiple titles, please keep track of what your karma is. As you claim games, reduce your karma by 1 point for each game taken. When you hit zero, you MUST offer up a game for the next title you take. That's it. It's all on the honor system but know that if you abuse the system, the Octopus Overlords WILL find you and string you up by your unmentionables, carve you open and eat your insides.

My Freebies

I'll post my freebies momentarily.

My Karma - 0
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Post by hitbyambulance »

what about the freebie list i put up on ConsoleGold? maybe i'll share the list between two boards, what the hey.
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-Myst (PC)
-SimMania (PC)
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What is SimMania?
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Eduardo X wrote:What is SimMania?
It's a collection of some of the older Sims games. Linky.
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Post by Pointer »

I have Horse Racing Manager for the PC that is free to a good home.

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Post by wankerjr »

I'll put one game up here.

WW2 Sniper: Call to Victory (CD only)
Yet another shameless plug..for something
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Putting up
  • * Fallout (pretty sure I have the manual in ok shape)
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First, would anyone care to explain Pay It Forward Freebies to me? I missed that boat.
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Eel Snave wrote:First, would anyone care to explain Pay It Forward Freebies to me? I missed that boat.
You put up free games. People claim them. We had a karma system where for every game you put up (claimed or not) you got a karma point. When you claimed a game it reduced your karma by one. Sorta an honor system but people do notice those who are abusive of the system. Basically look at it as a way to spread some gaming love and if you get something you want out of it, it's just gravy. ;)
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Post by setaside »

There, I've updated the first post with the basic concept of PIFF.
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I'll put up Age of Wonders 2 if anyone wants it.

Edit - I pulled Civ 3 off the list due to getting the hankering to play it again. I blame Pope Hat.
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Post by goldenember »

Can I share the freebies I have up for grabs between this site and consolegold? I sure would like Horse Racing Manager but my available freebies are listed on the other site.
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goldenember wrote:Can I share the freebies I have up for grabs between this site and consolegold? I sure would like Horse Racing Manager but my available freebies are listed on the other site.
unofficial answer: The two sites aren't affiliated - you are free to post your list at both sites. If someone makes a claim, you just pull it off of both lists.
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Post by setaside »

I personally am not fond of maintaining lists on both sites simply because it's too easy for your karma to get out of balance that way.

Say you put up 3 games here AND at CG. Essentially you have +3 karma at each site. Someone here claims one of your games. You then need to go remove it from CG taking your karma there down to +2 since that game is no longer available but of course it's possible that nobody there saw your game get taken here so you could theoretically keep your +3 there and no one would know until they tried to claim that game only to find out that it's already taken. Seems like a lot of work to me. If you're up to it though ... knock yourself out.

This is of course all subject to change if we come up with a more automated system for it.
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Post by knob »

I wish I could afford the shipping and handling to put a freebie or two up, but I'm just that broke.
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goldenember wrote:Can I share the freebies I have up for grabs between this site and consolegold?
Ugh. I'm with Setaside. I'd rather you didn't just because it leads to some housekeeping problems.
goldenember wrote:I sure would like Horse Racing Manager but my available freebies are listed on the other site.
You could always post in the CG freebies thread that you'd like to withdraw GameX from the list. Then post it here. I'll update the list and that'll take care of it.
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Post by goldenember »

I would like to claim Horse Racing Manager if its available. I shall put up Red Alert 2 w/jc + manual.
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Post by noun »

OK, some freebies here:

I was an Atomic Mutant (CD) - claimed by Boudreaux

Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield (CDs only) - claimed by aussie

Zax Alien Hunter (CD +manual) - claimed by setaside

All gone now.
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Post by Crux »

I have:

Madden 2003
Chessmaster 6000
Chessmaster 7000 [taken by Gratch]
Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance [taken by noun]
Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
F-22 Lightning
Age of Empires
Need For Speed III: Hot Pursuit
Operation Flashpoint [on hold potentially for Wookie]


Noun I'd love that copy of Rainbow Six: Raven Shield if you've still got it up for grabs :D
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aussie, Raven Shield is yours. Can I have your Mechwarrior 4???
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Surely can. I believe I still have the manual for that one too although I'd have to check.
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hey Crusader: No Remorse/Regret fans - get Noun's copy of Zax: The Alien Hunter... i think you'll be a bit surprised with it nrk nrk
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Ok, I'll do that. Noun ... I'm claiming Zax!!!

I'll put up my freebies when I get home.
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Zax is yours, setaside! PM me your address and I'll get it out to you!
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Post by Boudreaux »

Hey noun, I'll take I Was an Atomic Mutant from you.

I'll offer up Blade of Darkness and Beyond Good & Evil.
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Post by Kaigen »

Wow, nice offerings Boudreaux. I own both, but someone should definitely take those. Great, great games.
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I claim Beyond Good & Evil! finally i have it.

EDIT: my list from ConsoleGold, now available for grabs here:

Chessmaster 4000 (cd only)
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (cd only)
Myth II: Soulbllighter (cd only)
Bot Soccer (cd only)
The Civil War (cd only)
Europa Universalis (cd only)
Incoming (cd only)
Metal Marines (cd only)
Perfect General II (cd only)
Return to ZORK (cd only)
KISS:Psycho Circus (cd only)
Apache: The Combat Helicopter Simulation (cd only)
[PS1] The Amazing Virtual Seamonkeys (has everything)

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Post by setaside »

Just a note, I have't forgotten about posting my freebies in response to claiming Zax ... I just haven't been in a place where I have all of my freebies at my disposal to post. I'll try to do it tonight since my wife is out of town all weekend.
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Dang, I would have loved to get my hands on Beyond Good and Evil.

Boudreaux, Atomic Mutant is yours.
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Post by setaside »

My freebies up for grabs.

Star Wars: Rebel Assault II
Star Trek: New Worlds
Commandos
Galaxy of Mahjongg
Lords of Magic: Special Edition
The Sims
Clue
Diablo
Command & Conquer: Renegade
eJay: Hip Hop
Myst
Monopoly Tycoon
Driver
Caesar II
NHL 2001

- Zax should put me at +14 karma
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Hey setaside, can I grab The Sims from you? I think my daughter would really get into it.
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Post by RMC »

Here is some Freebies:

Morrowind The Elder Scrolls III -- Fore the Eel...
Medieval: Total War -- For Mr. Dirt
RailRoad Tycoon 3 -- Sold to the man who hates my State.. ;)
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Mr. Colosimo, I'd like Railroad Tycoon 3 please!
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I'll take Medieval Total War if still available.
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Post by Eel Snave »

I'd claim some, but I don't want negative karma. Is that really a bad thing to you guys, or would you REALLY prefer that I put something up?

See, I like free stuff. :p
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Eel Snave wrote:I'd claim some, but I don't want negative karma. Is that really a bad thing to you guys, or would you REALLY prefer that I put something up?

See, I like free stuff. :p
See, we like free stuff, too. So put up! And make it something good!

:D

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Post by Eel Snave »

Okay, here we go.

Myth 2: Worlds (CDs only)
Star Trek: Bridge Commander (CD only) - TAKEN
StarLancer (CDs only)
Crimson Skies (CDs only)

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And, Mr. Colosimo, I would like me some Morrowind, if at all possible!
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Post by Kaigen »

Snave, can I get Bridge Commander? Always wanted to try that beyond the demo. I'll put up some freebies when I get home tonight.
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