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Marriage Proposal via Atari 2600?
TheAlchemist writes "Ever think about using a video game to propose to your (hopefully) wife-to-be? One of the forum members on AtariAge has, and he's planning on using an Atari 2600 to display a proposal message on-screen in the middle of a game! Paul Slocum (author of the upcoming Homestar Runner RPG game) has offered his services to modify Donkey Kong so that when the first level is completed, a proposal message will be displayed on-screen. AtariAge will build the cartridge free of charge, and the only remaining missing piece is the custom label! Tim is holding a label design contest for his marriage proposal cart, the winner of which will receive a $25 gift certificate in the AtariAge Store. The contest runs until April 17th, and you can learn all the details and how you can participate by stopping by the AtariAge Contests Forum." There's already at least one creatively-designed illustration entered into the competition.
If she wants to say "no way!" does she just make Mario stand there and let the barrels hit him until he runs out of lives? Or does she simply unplug the joystick and leave the room? ;)
I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate.
Now, no one go and tell her; that would spoil the secret.
The anticipation of having to propose is bad enough, just imagine the anticipation of knowing that you HAVE TO BEAT LEVEL 1 in order to even get TO THE PROPOSAL.
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Of course, if he couldn't beat level 1, she probably wouldn't want to be with him anyway.
Aside from the anticipation factor, this is going to be a GREAT event. I hope they post the outcome here on
Don't think that a small group of dedicated individuals can't change the world. It's the only thing that ever has.
also, I hope it's another AF story, if not we should pay for the vascectomy(sp?) of this guy..
"Will you marry me?"
"Yes, but you have to stop playing video games and posting on that horrible slashamawhatsit internet site."
"Nooooooooooo!"
One bad monkey spoils the whole barrel.
Of course, this will only work if your girlfriend likes to play video games. A girlfriend that loves to play video games -- *sigh* every geek's dream. Most women would think... you are spending waaay too much time playing games! Needless to say, my wife fits in the latter category most of the time, although you will find her playing yetisports from time to time. :-)
They should have it display "Game Over" if she says yes to the marriage proposal.
Why did simoniker change the dept from not-an-april-fools dept to will-you? dept? How strange.
so that when the first level is completed
What if she is not able to beat level 1? Most of the girl 'gamers' I know pretty much plays things like pokemon and FFX-2. They would get pwned by donky kong and fly the game out of the window due to all that frustration.
Maybe he should also heck the game so Mario uses god mode?
I dug the creator of MTG's marriage proposal card. But then I'm a girl and that kind of weepy crap really gets me.
-"Food is disgusting, it's what they make shit from."-
What happens if she isn't good enough to beat the first level? Them ladders can be tricky to climb sometimes...
And next up, penis enlargement ads, brought to you via Sega Genesis. After you beat the first level of Sonic, you can add 3-4 inches.
The proposal should be at the beginning of the game where the bright blue sky opens up to the optimistic Mario under the shining yellow sun. Then she should play the level and get pummeled with barrels at the worst times possible. After all, isn't that what marriage is like?
Hey, don't look at me...!
A man proposed to his girlfriend via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. He created a skatepark in there and they played it together. He created a gap so that when you grinded the longest rail in the level, and it was named "Becky, will you marry me?" Only substitute Becky for whatever the girl's name was, I don't remember.
It was talked about in a really old issue of OPM.
Etiquette is etiquette. He kills his mother but he can't wear grey trousers.
I don't get it - when is she ever going to see it? I mean - why not write it in the mens locker room or on the side of the ISS? A girl is about as likely to see it in those places as she is by playing games, let alone on a 2600...
Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, proposed to his wife with a custom Magic card called "Proposal".
Do not be alarmed. This is only a test.
You see.. now's he's got the perfect excuse if she ever starts complaining about him not proposing.
"I did. You just never answered."
That Jesus Christ guy is getting some terrible lag... it took him 3 days to respawn! -NJ CoolBreeze
Why are there so many comments about women not being able to play games? There are a lot of women who are really good. For me, it would be a very sad day if I couldn't get past level 1 of any game. (And yes, I am of the female persuasion.)
For those of you with girlfriends/spouses/significant others: maybe if you hand the controller to your ladies once in a while, they'll be able to play better.
"Righteous speed demon and trust fund party darling of justice"
If you have a girlfriend that is willing to play a video game, there's probably a good chance she also reads slashdot, in which cause, she's seen this already.
Clue him in that he's making the biggest mistake of his life!
Sorry, but the princess is in another castle.... *doh!*
They put a stop to gay weddings a few weeks ago... Looks like you're out of luck.