The Chip n Dale-Out: connecting...

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Well. Lost my job. *Sigh.*

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That's too bad :( any idea where you can get another?

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Originally Posted by kirov

That's too bad :( any idea where you can get another?

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I'm hoping to start working as a free-lance photographer, I've had a couple people schedule appointments for photos, a friend of mine, and an ex. (Whom I'm still friends with lol.)

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Originally Posted by Roxas

The assistant manager treated me like shit, she basically told me to go to a different department than what I was supposed to be working in, then told me I was supposed to be back in the other department and then wrote me up for not being in my department, then she said I back-sassed her when really I didn't, and she used all those as excuses and the store has no proof so now I'm back to being jobless. She smiled as I was escorted out.

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What a petty bitch.

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Originally Posted by Roxas

I'm hoping to start working as a free-lance photographer, I've had a couple people schedule appointments for photos, a friend of mine, and an ex. (Whom I'm still friends with lol.)

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Your ex wants you to take photos of her? Are these photos "special" photos wink wink?
I hope the photography works out for you.

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Originally Posted by Iamerror

What a petty bitch.

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Indeed, oh well. She was scared, honestly, I'd hate to admit but some people there were completely threatened by me.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Your ex what you to take photos of her? Are these photos "special" photos :wink:

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Shut it you sick bastard. :wacko: I'm doing her senior pictures.

Well, maybe it's for the best, now you can pursue photography.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

With all the fakes floating around it's a surprise no-one manufactures GBA flash carts anymore. There has to be a demand for them. I can't be the only one who would rather pick up one of those and be done with it if I was spending money just to end up with bootlegs anyway.

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All mine could be bootlegs? Are you shitting me? :(

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Shut it you sick bastard. :wacko: I'm doing her senior pictures.

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Sorry. What exactly are senior pictures?

Roxas
Could you apply at a studio or would you have to build a portfolio or something first?

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Originally Posted by Iamerror

Well, maybe it's for the best, now you can pursue photography.

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Yup, I hope it works out.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Sorry. What exactly are senior pictures?

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They're basically pictures that seniors in High School get, I dunno why they do. But it's quite fun.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Roxas
Could you apply at a studio or would you have to build a portfolio or something first?

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I'm working on my portfolio right now actually, I just need to get some actual people in it. I do mostly nature shots.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Change my signature today and as it turns out a certain moderater hates 50s rock...only joking :) the video was to big. I never was great with BB code but is it possible to specify the size I want the video to be?

Morning

Are you from Ireland also?

Hi :D

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Yes, Dublin.

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

All mine could be bootlegs? Are you shitting me? :(

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Easiest way is to check the part number on the back of the cartridge. If it's anything other than AGB-002 it's a fake. If that looks OK, the next thing you want to do is open up the cart. If there's a battery inside you'll want to do some research since the majority of GBA games used flash memory for saves.

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Yup, I hope it works out.



They're basically pictures that seniors in High School get, I dunno why they do. But it's quite fun.



I'm working on my portfolio right now actually, I just need to get some actual people in it. I do mostly nature shots.

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Oh I see. I hope it works out for you :)

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Originally Posted by Tassadar

Yes, Dublin.

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OK, I am from the rebel county myself.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

Easiest way is to check the part number on the back of the cartridge. If it's anything other than AGB-002 it's a fake. If that looks OK, the next thing you want to do is open up the cart. If there's a battery inside you'll want to do some research since the majority of GBA games used flash memory for saves.

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I've got about 25 or so GBA games I got from eBay a while back, all looked legit from the front. Never did any more research into it, I thought the fakes were obviously fake, dodgy labels, different coloured plastic on the cart, no Nintendo stamped on the part of the board you can see where the pins are etc.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Oh I see. I hope it works out for you :)

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Thanks mate, I'm actually working on perler bead designs as well. Once I get a good amount and make a shop I hope to sell them.

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

I've got about 25 or so GBA games I got from eBay a while back, all looked legit from the front. Never did any more research into it, I thought the fakes were obviously fake, dodgy labels, different coloured plastic on the cart, no Nintendo stamped on the part of the board you can see where the pins are etc.

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What is the difference between a real and fake apart from the fact that they are not worth much. Do they still play the same?

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Originally Posted by Spose'

Don't you usually need a lot of money for that?

I need to eventually find out what I want to do so I don't become a failure like 50% of my family.

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Not really. Pack a bag and choose a direction, great fun :top:

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Originally Posted by Roxas

I'm hoping to start working as a free-lance photographer, I've had a couple people schedule appointments for photos, a friend of mine, and an ex. (Whom I'm still friends with lol.)

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Hey at least that'll leave you free to dress up in a red and blue costume at night :whistle:

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

I've got about 25 or so GBA games I got from eBay a while back, all looked legit from the front. Never did any more research into it, I thought the fakes were obviously fake, dodgy labels, different coloured plastic on the cart, no Nintendo stamped on the part of the board you can see where the pins are etc.

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Yeah, it used to be pretty easy to spot fakes but they've gotten a lot sneakier about it sadly. I've got games that look totally legit until you open them up, and even then they've got a Nintendo stamp inside. :/ The trouble is a lot of the people selling them don't realise they're fake either. They've bought them thinking they're real too.

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Thanks mate, I'm actually working on perler bead designs as well. Once I get a good amount and make a shop I hope to sell them.

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Cool,. Will you sell them on etsy or eBay or something

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Originally Posted by kirov

What is the difference between a real and fake apart from the fact that they are not worth much. Do they still play the same?

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No one wants a fake cart. :(

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

Yeah, it used to be pretty easy to spot fakes but they've gotten a lot sneakier about it sadly. I've got games that look totally legit until you open them up, and even then they've got a Nintendo stamp inside. :/ The trouble is a lot of the people selling them don't realise they're fake either. They've bought them thinking they're real too.

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I had a quick scout through mine, the ones I checked all say 002 on the back. I'm not so sure now though, seeing as they were all sourced through eBay :(

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Originally Posted by kirov

What is the difference between a real and fake apart from the fact that they are not worth much. Do they still play the same?

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Cheap parts, cheap construction and cheap batteries that can crap out at any time and take your save games with them.

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Originally Posted by Zaladane

Hey at least that'll leave you free to dress up in a red and blue costume at night :whistle:

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Wtf. :lol

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Originally Posted by kirov

Cool,. Will you sell them on etsy or eBay or something

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On Etsy, that seems to be the best place.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

Cheap parts, cheap construction and cheap batteries that can crap out at any time and take your save games with them.

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We do have two fakes, which were bought knowing this. Golden Sun 2 and Fire Emblem something or other. Fire Emblem's cart is the wrong colour grey and the label doesn't fit into the slot for a sticker properly. Very poor! :lol

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Wtf. :lol



On Etsy, that seems to be the best place.

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Etsy is a cool place, you can find some cool stuff there, buy you find some of the weird stuff for "niche" and "unique" people.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

Cheap parts, cheap construction and cheap batteries that can crap out at any time and take your save games with them.

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OK, I see

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Originally Posted by Inferno.

I had a quick scout through mine, the ones I checked all say 002 on the back. I'm not so sure now though, seeing as they were all sourced through eBay :(

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It's entirely possible yours are fine and I've just been really unlucky. Either way I'd buy a tri-wing screwdriver, they're only a couple of quid and it's worth it just to check this stuff in future.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic

It's entirely possible yours are fine and I've just been really unlucky. Either way I'd buy a tri-wing screwdriver, they're only a couple of quid and it's worth it just to check this stuff in future.

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I certainly won't be buying any more GBA carts anyway. Not sure why I went so over the top with it, I haven't played a single GBA game, and I've had the system nearly a year now. :dread:

Bloody work making me busy while having flu! >:
Talking about fake carts, I've got one of them 100-games(most of them NES hacks)-in-1 and that's the only "fake" I've got. At least there's Minish Cap in it, even though I've bought it boxed.

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Originally Posted by Roxas

The assistant manager treated me like shit, she basically told me to go to a different department than what I was supposed to be working in, then told me I was supposed to be back in the other department and then wrote me up for not being in my department, then she said I back-sassed her when really I didn't, and she used all those as excuses and the store has no proof so now I'm back to being jobless. She smiled as I was escorted out. :|

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Just saw this, really sorry to hear Roxas. It really sounded like a horrible work environment. If it's anything like you described you're better off away from it.

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Originally Posted by Roxas

Wtf. :lol



On Etsy, that seems to be the best place.

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Freelance photographer. Peter Parker...see where I'm going with this :whistle:

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Originally Posted by Englebert3rd

Bloody work making me busy while having flu! >:
Talking about fake carts, I've got one of them 100-games(most of them NES hacks)-in-1 and that's the only "fake" I've got. At least there's Minish Cap in it, even though I've bought it boxed.

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I have two of those things for GBA advance each cartridge has 20 games, but really there are only 10 games on each. While there are 20 titles the games are used twice under different names.

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Originally Posted by Zaladane

Freelance photographer. Peter Parker...see where I'm going with this :whistle:

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Peter Parker died you horrible person

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Originally Posted by kirov

Peter Parker died you horrible person

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Still counts.

I don't exactly follow this stuff anymore but knowing Marvel it's just a matter of time until they bring him back.

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Originally Posted by kirov

Etsy is a cool place, you can find some cool stuff there, buy you find some of the weird stuff for "niche" and "unique" people.

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Well hopefully my stuff sells. :lol

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Originally Posted by kirov

I have two of those things for GBA advance each cartridge has 20 games, but really there are only 10 games on each. While there are 20 titles the games are used twice under different names.

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I really need the EZ Flash IV, costs a fair bit, but at least I can play a crap load of games. :wacko:

So I decided to play Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, and I went into arcade mode and thought, "Fuck it, I'm doing a random choice." Since I need to get used to other characters. And man, I suck at most of em. :P

I have a bit of a headache right now, hopefully it will go away.

I've tried searching etsy for some tea but they never have anything that sticks out.