Howdy ya'll!
Hey I'm sitting here at my cool new home office and looking at this paper shredder I have... and for some reason I always remember putting together some shredded paper for a puzzle in one of the games (so if it's really important, i try to throw it away at least in different trash cans).
For a while I wanted some kind of cool Tex-life job when I grew up (I started playing these games in junior high)... rented a book on being a bail bondsmen from the library, etc... But for some reason the job I have turned out to take more PI skills than I would have thought...
I work from home, have my own fax machiene (it doesn't talk... yet), I make appointments with clients and solve mini-crisises throughout the day... I shmooze to get the info I need and act like I know what I'm doing when I usually don't. I've learned the system well enough over the last year so I know the rules but also which ones to bend ("because you never, EVER, sell out on your friends!"). Oh, and it pays to know people... a good connection can always help you out of a bind.
All that for being an employment consultant for developmentally disabled adults... Not exactly what I thought I'd do when I grew up... But when my PI skills come in handy on the job I think I've made the right decisions...
Any sorts of interesting ways you've noticed an impact in your life?
Hey I'm sitting here at my cool new home office and looking at this paper shredder I have... and for some reason I always remember putting together some shredded paper for a puzzle in one of the games (so if it's really important, i try to throw it away at least in different trash cans).
For a while I wanted some kind of cool Tex-life job when I grew up (I started playing these games in junior high)... rented a book on being a bail bondsmen from the library, etc... But for some reason the job I have turned out to take more PI skills than I would have thought...
I work from home, have my own fax machiene (it doesn't talk... yet), I make appointments with clients and solve mini-crisises throughout the day... I shmooze to get the info I need and act like I know what I'm doing when I usually don't. I've learned the system well enough over the last year so I know the rules but also which ones to bend ("because you never, EVER, sell out on your friends!"). Oh, and it pays to know people... a good connection can always help you out of a bind.
All that for being an employment consultant for developmentally disabled adults... Not exactly what I thought I'd do when I grew up... But when my PI skills come in handy on the job I think I've made the right decisions...
Any sorts of interesting ways you've noticed an impact in your life?
I can't say that it has really, at least not when thinking of the P.I. lifestyle.
In my job I guess I do talk to clients and have to solve problems.
I've only ever used a fax machine once in my entire life so far
I use technology to my advantage, to bring my designs and ideas to life (Multimedia and Web designer). The actual fictional life of Tex Murphy probably didn't serve as much inspiration as the reality of his environment did. What I mean by that is the game itself. I was interested in computer games from an early age and I'm certain that such games led me to have an enhtusiasm in multimedia. I loved fiction, animation and so on. And games such as Tex Murphy showed me what could be done to bring ideas to life in such a way that you could believe you were really experiencing an adventure.
Like you though, it's not all fun and games. Most of my work and the work to come doesn't exactly give me call to build a futuristic fictional city, but it does still have the same underlying principles of exploring an environment of my design.
Either way though the greatest impact was at the time of playing, the enjoyment. And although it wasn't a 2 player game, I still played it with a friend and that was a lot of fun. So its given me some good memories.
In my job I guess I do talk to clients and have to solve problems.
I've only ever used a fax machine once in my entire life so far
I use technology to my advantage, to bring my designs and ideas to life (Multimedia and Web designer). The actual fictional life of Tex Murphy probably didn't serve as much inspiration as the reality of his environment did. What I mean by that is the game itself. I was interested in computer games from an early age and I'm certain that such games led me to have an enhtusiasm in multimedia. I loved fiction, animation and so on. And games such as Tex Murphy showed me what could be done to bring ideas to life in such a way that you could believe you were really experiencing an adventure.
Like you though, it's not all fun and games. Most of my work and the work to come doesn't exactly give me call to build a futuristic fictional city, but it does still have the same underlying principles of exploring an environment of my design.
Either way though the greatest impact was at the time of playing, the enjoyment. And although it wasn't a 2 player game, I still played it with a friend and that was a lot of fun. So its given me some good memories.
(Ruri_Ayanami from the old Tex Murphy ezboard).
"I don't believe in intuition, don't know why... just a feeling." - Tex Murphy
"I don't believe in intuition, don't know why... just a feeling." - Tex Murphy
Tex Murphy would be to thank/blame for the noirish style some of my writing takes on.
My blog:
http://nvracar.wordpress.com/
http://nvracar.wordpress.com/
Today I went down to my local Maplin store to get some DIN leads.
Whenever I go there I always hear the 'Hamm Underwood' music in my head as I'm browsing the shop. - That's one example there.
The first Tex game I ever played (PD) and Dungeon Keeper were what turned me into a DOS hobbyist/fanatic. - Strike two.
Being a DOS hardware hobbyist has led me to scour ebay with an obsessive need to spend hundreds of pounds getting really old gear for my DOS/OSR2 machine. - Third significant impact.
I roam the TM forums for news on the series' resurrection and general TM chat with other fans. This has led to loss of sleep, appetite and overall chagrin of those people most important in my life. - No. 4.
So, as you can see, Tex has had a somewhat... profound impact on me.
Whenever I go there I always hear the 'Hamm Underwood' music in my head as I'm browsing the shop. - That's one example there.
The first Tex game I ever played (PD) and Dungeon Keeper were what turned me into a DOS hobbyist/fanatic. - Strike two.
Being a DOS hardware hobbyist has led me to scour ebay with an obsessive need to spend hundreds of pounds getting really old gear for my DOS/OSR2 machine. - Third significant impact.
I roam the TM forums for news on the series' resurrection and general TM chat with other fans. This has led to loss of sleep, appetite and overall chagrin of those people most important in my life. - No. 4.
So, as you can see, Tex has had a somewhat... profound impact on me.
Haha, that's great!i'm_melting_i'm_melting wrote:Today I went down to my local Maplin store to get some DIN leads.
Whenever I go there I always hear the 'Hamm Underwood' music in my head as I'm browsing the shop. - That's one example there.
Next time I'm in an electronics shop I should start to play the Hamm Underwood music on my MP3 player.
(Ruri_Ayanami from the old Tex Murphy ezboard).
"I don't believe in intuition, don't know why... just a feeling." - Tex Murphy
"I don't believe in intuition, don't know why... just a feeling." - Tex Murphy
Well, I hope I don't appear to be too maudlin here, but. . .
The Tex games grabbed me like art or music. It was more than that I just enjoyed them. I could loose myself in them. They touched me emotionally in some way. The cliche is "they struck a chord."
So, since he's been gone, I miss him like a close friend. Really.
Should I pass out some tissues?
The Tex games grabbed me like art or music. It was more than that I just enjoyed them. I could loose myself in them. They touched me emotionally in some way. The cliche is "they struck a chord."
So, since he's been gone, I miss him like a close friend. Really.
Should I pass out some tissues?
I often find myself saying "Oh me hell"... and have even used Tex's bungee jumping analogy for love on various occasions.
Often I will have the Tex Murphy soundtracks blasting through my car stereo, I call it Doof Noir.
I don’t think there is a day that goes by where Tex Murphy does not account for something in my life. Whether it be mannerisms, activities or thoughts.
And of course, this community had always been a highlight.
-Cub. =o)
Often I will have the Tex Murphy soundtracks blasting through my car stereo, I call it Doof Noir.
I don’t think there is a day that goes by where Tex Murphy does not account for something in my life. Whether it be mannerisms, activities or thoughts.
And of course, this community had always been a highlight.
-Cub. =o)
Where do I begin? His form of (often unintentional) humor has contributed largely to my own. I try to mimic it whenever possible.
Unfortunately, the games have always been the standard for me, and nothing else has come close to living up, so I usually don't even bother.
His character is so tangible that he feels like a real person that I remember. I can't wait to see him again.
I spend a lot of time from each of my days here on this messageboard. If that's not a testimony to his influence, what is?
Unfortunately, the games have always been the standard for me, and nothing else has come close to living up, so I usually don't even bother.
His character is so tangible that he feels like a real person that I remember. I can't wait to see him again.
I spend a lot of time from each of my days here on this messageboard. If that's not a testimony to his influence, what is?
[quote="Jerry Dan"]Where do I begin? His form of (often unintentional) humor has contributed largely to my own. I try to mimic it whenever possible. [quote]
I know what you mean!!! I call it "optimistic cynicism" and it's really defined my outlook on life, too... I like to write and that same philosophy just keeps on creeping into my own words.
Funny what a game can do to you.
I know what you mean!!! I call it "optimistic cynicism" and it's really defined my outlook on life, too... I like to write and that same philosophy just keeps on creeping into my own words.
Funny what a game can do to you.
I guess what it all boils down to for me, is the people. There is no other board that I've followed so long, no group of cyber-folks I've become more bonded with. The characters on Chandler Avenue feel very much like the people we encounter everyday. Real, with foibles and twisted humor, still plugging along in a world that seems to want to cast them aside.
And the fact that the former Access team, from Adrian, Aaron and even Chris hold onto their attachment to Tex, makes it all the more sweeter.
Jen
And the fact that the former Access team, from Adrian, Aaron and even Chris hold onto their attachment to Tex, makes it all the more sweeter.
Jen