[SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles?
I can't believe I didn't notice this before, but I have three Zeliards from Sierra (same slipcover-over-box format as Codename: Iceman, King's Quest 4, LL1, Sorcerian, Thexder, etc. -- you know, all the 1987-1990 Sierra releases) and I took one down to record some sound from it and lo and behold, it's different. Meaning: - Slipcover is printed thin cardboard, not glossy like original - Slipcover has same illustrations but the font used for the lower-left corner infobox is different - Box is white cardboard with a top flap instead of the normal 2-piece printed box - Instructions, disks, etc. were in a white envelope inside the box - All inside materials were xerox'd - Diskettes were plain label with 24-pin dot-matrix printing Sound familiar?! ;-) If that doesn't scream Slash release then I don't know what does. My question: Has anyone else seen Slash releases of Sierra 1987-1990 titles? -- Jim Leonard ([EMAIL PROTECTED])http://www.oldskool.org/ Want to help an ambitious games project? http://www.mobygames.com/ Or check out some trippy MindCandy at http://www.mindcandydvd.com/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles?
Hi, I have a Slash release of Quest for Glory 2 (1990). I think Slash did a bit of every company out there, I admit I was surprised to see Slash versions of titles like Magic Candle 1 and Might Magic 3. Only exception seems to be the Origin games? There's no Slash version of any Origin game I know of. OT: Speaking of Quest for Glory games: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/offering/list/-/B1NFRQ/all/ref=dp_pb_a/103-6685004-4639807 Surely they don't sell any at this price?! -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: [SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles? Jim Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03-01-2003 07:49 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect I can't believe I didn't notice this before, but I have three Zeliards from Sierra (same slipcover-over-box format as Codename: Iceman, King's Quest 4, LL1, Sorcerian, Thexder, etc. -- you know, all the 1987-1990 Sierra releases) and I took one down to record some sound from it and lo and behold, it's different. Meaning: - Slipcover is printed thin cardboard, not glossy like original - Slipcover has same illustrations but the font used for the lower-left corner infobox is different - Box is white cardboard with a top flap instead of the normal 2-piece printed box - Instructions, disks, etc. were in a white envelope inside the box - All inside materials were xerox'd - Diskettes were plain label with 24-pin dot-matrix printing Sound familiar?! ;-) If that doesn't scream Slash release then I don't know what does. My question: Has anyone else seen Slash releases of Sierra 1987-1990 titles? -- Jim Leonard ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.oldskool.org/ Want to help an ambitious games project? http://www.mobygames.com/ Or check out some trippy MindCandy at http://www.mindcandydvd.com/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
RE: [SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles?
I have seen Slash releases of many Sierra titles, such as Kings Quest 3, Rise of the Dragon, Codename Iceman, Laura Bow 1, QFG4, etc.. In fact, Sierra seems to have gotten cheaper and cheaper as time went on. I have seen several releases of Conquests of Camelot. After the initial release, they released the same thing with just the 3.5 inch disks. Then they had another release with a white inner box instead of the standard sierra box, but it opened the same way as the standard box did. The outer sleeve was a bit flimsier, but the inner contents were the same. Finally, they did the Slash garbage release. Stuart -Original Message- From: Jim Leonard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 2:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles? I can't believe I didn't notice this before, but I have three Zeliards from Sierra (same slipcover-over-box format as Codename: Iceman, King's Quest 4, LL1, Sorcerian, Thexder, etc. -- you know, all the 1987-1990 Sierra releases) and I took one down to record some sound from it and lo and behold, it's different. Meaning: - Slipcover is printed thin cardboard, not glossy like original - Slipcover has same illustrations but the font used for the lower-left corner infobox is different - Box is white cardboard with a top flap instead of the normal 2-piece printed box - Instructions, disks, etc. were in a white envelope inside the box - All inside materials were xerox'd - Diskettes were plain label with 24-pin dot-matrix printing Sound familiar?! ;-) If that doesn't scream Slash release then I don't know what does. My question: Has anyone else seen Slash releases of Sierra 1987-1990 titles? -- Jim Leonard ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.oldskool.org/ Want to help an ambitious games project? http://www.mobygames.com/ Or check out some trippy MindCandy at http://www.mindcandydvd.com/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position in or make a market in any security described above, and may act as an investment banker or advisor to such. Although CIBC World Markets Corp. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), it is solely responsible for its contractual obligations. Any securities products recommended, purchased, or sold in any client accounts (i) will not be insured by the FDIC, (ii)will not be deposits or obligations of CIBC, (iii) will not be endorsed or guaranteed by CIBC, and (iv) will be subject to risks, including possible loss of principal in! vested. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] Slash versions of Sierra titles?
My question: Has anyone else seen Slash releases of Sierra 1987-1990 titles? I've seen Slash versions of all the King's Quest I-IV and Manhunter games, plus Zeliard. They were all identical to what you described. Since Sierra titles were hugely popular, it's a safe assumption Slash did budget releases of all of the slipcover box releases. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
