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THE BASE, home of the giant robots.
« on: May 11, 2011, 02:33:32 PM »
After weeks and months of hesitation, intensive search, unanswered voicemail messages, postponed meetings and negociations,
I'm now really proud to officially announce that I finally found a home for my Giant Robots!
Yes, yes, yes!!
I found a cheap and convenient place to rent (an old appartment) that will make a perfect gameroom for me.
Monday evening I even received the magic key to THE BASE!

In the coming weeks, I will gather my collection that is now spread in various temporary storage places (again many thanks for that to the many people who helped me).
I will also store there some games from a soon to happen warehouse raid.
A lot of work to come but I'm excited, guys!

« Last Edit: February 19, 2012, 08:32:58 AM by chrischris »

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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 02:43:05 PM »
Congratulations Chris, maybe you now can finally start working on all those road trip reports?  ;D :D ;) ;)

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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 02:56:18 PM »
I found a cheap and convenient place to rent (an old appartment) that will make a perfect gameroom for me.
Monday evening I even received the magic key to THE BASE!


that is sooooooo freaking cool chris (love the picture with the key btw). of course a couple of questions:
- how much space do you have there (that is: how many games can you fit in)?
- how many games are already in your possession?
- how far is it between THE BASE (i dig the name :-*) and your "real home"?
- where are all those roadtrip reports? :P

one final comment (for now): quite a while ago i was looking into renting a gameroom myself, but eventually decided against doing so because i thought i would go there much less than if i had my gameroom directly in the  house. and what about games that stop working? do you drag them back over?

i'm still not sure what i'm going to do regarding my games, renting something out or going the all-inclusive-route, but i'm totally happy that you've found something nice for yourself and the games - well deserved! have fun - and bring on some pics, my friend, because you know: pics or ... ;)

all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 03:20:53 PM »
I found a cheap and convenient place to rent (an old appartment) that will make a perfect gameroom for me.
Monday evening I even received the magic key to THE BASE!


that is sooooooo freaking cool chris (love the picture with the key btw). of course a couple of questions:
- how much space do you have there (that is: how many games can you fit in)?
- how many games are already in your possession?
- how far is it between THE BASE (i dig the name :-*) and your "real home"?
- where are all those roadtrip reports? :P

one final comment (for now): quite a while ago i was looking into renting a gameroom myself, but eventually decided against doing so because i thought i would go there much less than if i had my gameroom directly in the  house. and what about games that stop working? do you drag them back over?

i'm still not sure what i'm going to do regarding my games, renting something out or going the all-inclusive-route, but i'm totally happy that you've found something nice for yourself and the games - well deserved! have fun - and bring on some pics, my friend, because you know: pics or ... ;)


Thanks guys!
You're right about the road trip reports, I'm REALLY late on them  :oops: :oops: :oops: but I will publish them all eventually, I swear!

About the space question, here's a map of THE BASE (as you can see, I have 2 rooms + I even have a kitchen and a bathroom (Yes Nuno, a bathroom, I know it's important to you ;)).


Games in my possession are listed in my VAPS list.
But I have a few more coming soon that will need heavy restoration.


Distance from my home: 2minutes walking :spaceace: :spaceace:
Actually this place was rented by my ex-backgarden neighbours, really annoying, noisy and rude people.
Car tuning fans can be really a pain in the *ss at 4AM,... well anytime of the day actually.
Good riddance!!
Now all the neighbours will hear will be some sweet sounds like pewpewpewpewpew brrrrrrrr zapzapzapzap wakka wakka wakka thud thud thud thud...

Pixs of the empty BASE will follow of course  ;)

« Last Edit: August 11, 2014, 10:50:56 PM by chrischris »

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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 03:25:40 PM »
Congrats Chris, can't wait for the pics, also from your temporary warehouses. ;D

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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 03:51:30 PM »
As you wish my Lord, follow me I'll give you a tour.

Here's the main room:
THE BASE_area01


The second room a tad smaller:
THE BASE_area02 also known as THE LAB


The kitchen, perfect for CPO cooking:
THE BASE_areaK

(look closer and you'll notice that they even left us half a cat under the cupboard).

The bathroom, perfect for... uh, well, dumping heavy monitors for instance:

(no water of course, I don't need it)

+ there's even a garden the size of a parking space.

Ooops: Alert! Little ninja invasion!! Sorry I have to jet from here!



« Last Edit: February 19, 2012, 08:31:13 AM by chrischris »

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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 04:05:54 PM »
Looks great, and it seems you have more then enough room (for now).

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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 04:11:57 PM »
There's also a second floor but I haven't rented it (yet  ;)).

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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 04:25:29 PM »
Super Cool Chris !

Whats the ETTBR ?
(estimated time to be ready)

I will surely visit your new place chris ! (if permitted ofcourse), its just a little over one hour drive for me..

I drive more every day to and from work  ::)

I like the Key pic too !, and also "The Lab" , excellent for repair / restauration purposes!  :spaceace:

Do you think you have some spare space for a Frituur in that kitchen next to the "CPO Stove"  ;D?

If you can provide the real belgium fries, ill bring the frikandellen !  :D

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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 04:43:09 PM »
Super Cool Chris !
Whats the ETTBR ?
Thanks Etienne!
Well, for the next 2 months I will use it also as a temporary storage for a future warehouse raid (more on that later).
After that I won't do expensive improvements like painting the walls or putting some carpet on the floor as I'm just renting the place...
...but I already have a few ideas that will cost me almost nothing to make this place look more arcade lifestyle.

So to summarize: there will be playable games in it in approximately 2 months and the decoration will be a work in progress over the year.
Anyway, you're welcome anytime, especially with frikandellen  ;) ;)

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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 05:03:20 PM »
does your wife know what you're getting into here? you'll probably be spending more time in THE BASE than at home. the good news is: she can come over and fix you something to eat :P
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 06:07:04 PM »
Well, for the next 2 months I will use it also as a temporary storage for a future warehouse raid (more on that later).
......
Anyway, you're welcome anytime, especially with frikandellen  ;) ;)

Nooooooo, stop teasing ! , tell us more !   :P

See you in 2 months !  ;)

The frikandellen are waiting !  ;D



I bet that Andre can skip his diet for one day and join me that day  ;)

ps. and dont forget the spicy sauces..
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 06:19:34 PM »
Great place  ;) A mix between apartment & game room, great "Arcade Life Style" concept  8)

Can't wait to see the place full of games, food, drinks, girls...

I'm ready for the party ;)

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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 06:21:55 PM »
Nice place for a DLF meet, you are also like 1 hour away from him, right bruno ?

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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 06:24:01 PM »
Nice place for a DLF meet, you are also like 1 hour away from him, right bruno ?

Yeps ! Not too far  ;)