R1ck Posted June 27, 2017 I heard about this on UNILAD Gaming facebook page. I don't believe it at first. But after a light digging, it is legit and confirmed by his tweet. The bidding is currently on 500 dollars mark when I'm writing this thread. 2 Share this post Link to post
Linguica Posted June 27, 2017 Why does he say v1.7 is the "first" Doom 2 version when v1.666 was the original release? 1 Share this post Link to post
CzechMate29200 Posted June 27, 2017 it's already at $750, dammit! hey, why does it say that it's shipping from Ireland? 0 Share this post Link to post
Bauul Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Just now, CzechMate29200 said: it's already at $750, dammit! hey, why does it say that it's shipping from Ireland? I presume because that's where he lives. Wait, are these like the first ever Doom 2 floppy disks, or just part of the original run? 0 Share this post Link to post
Linguica Posted June 27, 2017 Neither. The original Doom 2 version was v1.666, as can be verified by any number of sources. It seems like these are just random Doom 2 disks. 2 Share this post Link to post
Pure Hellspawn Posted June 27, 2017 i think it's a nice collectors item, but $800 seems a bit overkill to me. 1 Share this post Link to post
DoctorGenesis Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, CzechMate29200 said: hey, why does it say that it's shipping from Ireland? I believe John moved there a couple years back or he has a vacationing house there. 0 Share this post Link to post
CzechMate29200 Posted June 27, 2017 @DoctorGenesis yeah, I guess he did, found out here 0 Share this post Link to post
VGA Posted June 28, 2017 Do other floppies have these installation instructions on them? Or are these some kind of beta/tester copies? 0 Share this post Link to post
kb1 Posted June 28, 2017 Wow, $2,150.00 now. You know, if there were copies of old levels, paper sketches, written notes and diagrams, monster sketches, or the like...maybe, just *maybe* a few hundred, or even $1,000.00. But, $2K+, for standard issue floppies? Ain't got it like that. 0 Share this post Link to post
Linguica Posted June 28, 2017 I'm a little concerned at this point. I think people have the impression that these are "the" original Doom 2 disks or something. Actually, hold on, let me check something... ...yup, looks like it's getting a lot of media attention, for some reason: http://www.pcgamer.com/john-romeros-original-doom-2-floppy-disks-can-be-yours/ http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/27/you-can-now-buy-the-doom-2-creators-original-copy-of-doom-2 http://www.vg247.com/2017/06/27/john-romero-is-auctioning-off-his-doom-2-floppy-disks/ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-06-27-doom-creator-john-romero-is-auctioning-off-original-doom-2-floppy-disks 0 Share this post Link to post
R1ck Posted June 28, 2017 Okay, after some valid arguments and consideration. I got a feeling that this going to be Daikatana situation all over again. 0 Share this post Link to post
Dusty Posted June 28, 2017 Romero-signed v1.7 Doom2 disks for $2,500? LOL, no thanks. And yeah, John moved to Ireland 5+ years ago with his wife. Good luck to all the bidders, I'm out on this one. Dusty 0 Share this post Link to post
BadLuckBurt Posted June 28, 2017 Lol, he should throw in a lock of hair for that price. 3 Share this post Link to post
VGA Posted June 28, 2017 Richard Garriot was selling a vial of his blood. Romero just sells some floppies :D 1 Share this post Link to post
MrSkeltal Posted June 28, 2017 24 minutes ago, Spectre01 said: It's at $3,050 right now. What? Why? Bro, it's been touched by John Romero!!! Probably some people there confused and thinking they're the original Doom 2 floppies, some news articles saying they are isn't helping clear things up either. 0 Share this post Link to post
dew Posted June 28, 2017 25 minutes ago, Spectre01 said: It's at $3,050 right now. What? Why? Buckshot canceled this year's vacation and made his opening move. 2 Share this post Link to post
R1ck Posted June 28, 2017 I think maybe those floppies are among the first batch of v1.7. By original he meant..... Well, non pirated. 0 Share this post Link to post
DooM_RO Posted June 28, 2017 This is like a piece of the cross. I am quite sure it will go up to 10k. 4 Share this post Link to post
VGA Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, DooM_RO said: This is like a piece of the cross. What is the difference between these floppies and other floppies? 0 Share this post Link to post
Maes Posted June 28, 2017 3 hours ago, MrSkeltal said: Bro, it's been touched by John Romero!!! And presumably thoroughly made his bitch. 3 Share this post Link to post
TheUltimateDoomer666 Posted June 28, 2017 I am baffled that someone paid US $3,150.00 for this. 1 Share this post Link to post
Quasar Posted June 28, 2017 The power of poorly fact-checked social media news articles. 4 Share this post Link to post
cacomonkey Posted June 28, 2017 Last time I checked yesterday the bidding was at something like $2,555 (USD). It reminded me of those money laundering things you see on auction sites where a single old 286-computer from 1990 would sell to a high "bidder" for $5,000. lol. But I know John is a totally stand-up guy so I insinuate nothing here. Good for him that some madman will pay him thousands and thousands of dollars for an old floppy disk with the glue coming off the label :) 0 Share this post Link to post