Octopus Overlords

by **setaside** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:48 pm

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

by **hitbyambulance** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:07 pm

what about the freebie list i put up on ConsoleGold? maybe i'll share the list between two boards, what the hey.

by **Zaxxon** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:08 pm

-Myst (PC)
-SimMania (PC)

by **Eduardo X** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:00 pm

What is SimMania?

by **Zaxxon** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:52 pm

Eduardo X wrote:What is SimMania?

It's a collection of some of the older Sims games. Linky.

by **Pointer** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 2:38 pm

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

Pointer

by **wankerjr** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:53 pm

I'll put one game up here.

WW2 Sniper: Call to Victory (CD only)

by **Austin** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:30 am

Putting up

* Fallout (pretty sure I have the manual in ok shape)

by **Eel Snave** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:50 pm

First, would anyone care to explain Pay It Forward Freebies to me? I missed that boat.

by **Austin** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 7:00 pm

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.

by **setaside** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:47 pm

There, I've updated the first post with the basic concept of PIFF.

by **Kelric** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:33 am

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.

by **goldenember** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 11:27 pm

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.

by **Blackhawk** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 11:44 pm

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.

by **setaside** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:18 am

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.

by **knob** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:47 am

I wish I could afford the shipping and handling to put a freebie or two up, but I'm just that broke.

by **warning** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:53 am

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.

by **goldenember** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:04 am

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

by **noun** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:40 am

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.

by **Crux** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:05 am

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

by **noun** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:53 am

aussie, Raven Shield is yours. Can I have your Mechwarrior 4???

by **Crux** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:07 pm

Surely can. I believe I still have the manual for that one too although I'd have to check.

by **hitbyambulance** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:59 pm

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

by **setaside** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:14 pm

Ok, I'll do that. Noun ... I'm claiming Zax!!!

I'll put up my freebies when I get home.

by **noun** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:43 pm

Zax is yours, setaside! PM me your address and I'll get it out to you!

by **Boudreaux** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:40 pm

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

I'll offer up Blade of Darkness and Beyond Good & Evil.

by **Kaigen** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:00 am

Wow, nice offerings Boudreaux. I own both, but someone should definitely take those. Great, great games.

by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 6:55 am

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)

currently at +10 karma

by **setaside** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:14 pm

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.

by **noun** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:34 pm

Dang, I would have loved to get my hands on Beyond Good and Evil.

Boudreaux, Atomic Mutant is yours.

by **setaside** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:26 am

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

by **noun** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 12:49 pm

Hey setaside, can I grab The Sims from you? I think my daughter would really get into it.

by **RMC** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:58 pm

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..

by **Crux** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:16 pm

Mr. Colosimo, I'd like Railroad Tycoon 3 please!

by **Dirt** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:23 am

I'll take Medieval Total War if still available.

by **Eel Snave** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:57 pm

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

by **Alefroth** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:22 pm

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!

Ale

by **Eel Snave** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:19 am

Okay, here we go.

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

+3 karma

by **Eel Snave** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:21 am

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

by **Kaigen** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:19 pm

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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