Hey!
I've been a member here for a little while now but only just thought to introduce myself. I actually signed up to send a PM to
ddstoys, asking him about some pins he said he had on location. Turns out the location wasn't Geelong, but he happened to have a High Speed for sale which I took the plunge on (ugh, the puns are starting...) and I'm still completely enamoured with her!
As a side note, I've been super hesitant to get a machine since I live in a 1BR unit that doesn't really have room for *any* machines, so I was convinced that I wouldn't get bitten by the bug. But as it turns out, the bug is indiscriminate and I'm still keeping a sly eye out for that elusive bargain which'll convince me to move into a bigger place just so I can fit in another machine (or two, or... you get the idea).
Anyway, hi!
PS. Also have to give mad props to
ddstoys as well, he's been incredible to deal with and is always up for a chat and helping me out whenever an opportunity arises. I also hate him, because he's gotten me into a hobby where I don't think I'll come out of unscathed ;)
PPS. I know it's very early days, but I'm pretty sure my favourite generation/era is the System 11/mid-80s (aka alphanumeric, leading up to early WPC) titles. Not-too-deep-but-just-deep-enough rulesets, little reliance on info from the display (I prefer titles that encourage as much focus on the playfield as possible) and personality up the wazoo that doesn't feel forced.
My baby (that's 28 years old):
