What Games did you break your "RULES" for?

tallkid123 · #1 08-21-2011, 01:53 AM

I broke the no PC games rule and bought myself the Australia/Germany exclusive Shogun 2:Total War Grandmaster Edition.

It was only $100 at the time and I couldnt resist that beautiful chess set.

nipperkipper · #2 08-21-2011, 01:36 PM

Im finding my list of rules is fast becoming obsolete

I started off with sealed games only but found certain editions too hard to find sealed. I also started off with 360 games only but then the likes of infamous 2, uncharted and resistance persuaded me to break those.

So i have basically broken every rule in my book - my only rule now is if i like it i collect it

foreverflash · #3 08-22-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nipperkipper

Im finding my list of rules is fast becoming obsolete

I started off with sealed games only but found certain editions too hard to find sealed. I also started off with 360 games only but then the likes of infamous 2, uncharted and resistance persuaded me to break those.

So i have basically broken every rule in my book - my only rule now is if i like it i collect it

lmao This is how it has been for me. Started off collecting just to have a "complete" series' for a game, then eBay and amazon stole my life! I descended into a dark dungeon of collectible madness! lol I am now the proud owner of hundreds of complete series' and rare games/collectibles, not the least of which is my "Dead Space" collection which I'm quite proud of.

My rules I try to keep firm. I have a lot of them, but I'll list the primary. They help me remain sane and allow me to nurture my addiction carefully; unfortunately I have broken my rules quite a few times. Rules are:

1) I will not collect any portable games. Portable gaming is far too rich content and quantity for me to be involved in. Sorry Gameboy.

2) I will not collect Nintendo. I know, I know, Nintendo fans go ahead and chastise me! Nintendo I am very fond of, but they, like portable gaming have a library and history far too extensive for my taste!

3) Always Sealed/brand new first. Second is Like New. Never do I collect "very good" condition or less if possible.

4) Never buy more than 1 copy of the same game. This rule is the one that I've broken a lot lately (and not by choice). If there is an exclusive collector's edition in the UK I have to get that and the US version (if it's 360) or if PS3 I still may get US version for DLC (since UK codes won't work in US).

Ha. I like to think I'm in control of my collecting "hobby" but the truth is I can't help myself a lot of the time.

mosavon · #4 08-22-2011, 11:36 PM

i like what you have wrote there foreverflash, makes alot of sense to me...i dont think your as out of control as some people, some take this hobby abit too seriously unfortunutely

foreverflash · #5 08-23-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mosavon

i like what you have wrote there foreverflash, makes alot of sense to me...i dont think your as out of control as some people, some take this hobby abit too seriously unfortunutely

lol Well I as I said I like to "think" I'm in control but when that special offer, listing or game comes along, sometimes I break ALL the rules. :B I forgot to mention, even though I don't collect "Nintendo" I own a like new gamecube w/ a wireless controller and a complete series of "Resident Evil". I know, strange...but that's the platform I found it easiest to collect RE for. I'm proud of that. My RE 1 game (black label) is sealed perfect. Worth a pretty penny...