TGVGD Great Video Game Draft (Genesis Sign-Ups)

[VashTheStampede]

We're coming close to the end of the SNES Round of the Great Video Game Draft so that means it's time to start getting ready for round 3: the Sega Genesis!

I don't believe there were as many people chomping at the bit to get into this one so my first instinct is to drop back to 8 competitors...but I'll expand if I'm wrong with this estimation.

I think we'll stick with the snake draft moving forward, I like how that felt.

@Tommy Boy you asked to be tagged for any of these going forward, so here you go.

As always I'm going to prioritize sign-ups for those who did not compete in the previous round, so you can go ahead and apply now and after about 48 hours I'll plug you into the game assuming we haven't gotten a crazy influx of new/returning players.

My plan for the upcoming drafts is as follows:

Genesis
PlayStation
N64
PS2
Gamecube
XBox 360
Wii
PS3

If there's an outcry for systems not listed, we can talk about adding them.

Players
1. shortkut
2. VashTheStampede
3. Fool's Requiem
4. Cole
5. Crystal
6. Rick52
7. Jon
8.

 

[Tommy Boy]

I'm gunna skip this one because my parents would not buy a Genesis, but thank you for tagging me and I will definitely be in the rest. This is the only console on the list I didn't own at any point in my life. Could only play at friend's houses.

 

[TD]

I'll skip because I don't want to miss out on PlayStation.

If you need backfill or something to get 8, I can jump in if it won't affect my PS priority - but if it will regardless I'll stay out.

 

[TD]

If there's an outcry for systems not listed, we can talk about adding them.

No OG Xbox?

 

[shortkut]

I’ll play

 

[Fool's Requiem]

dude... Where's my Dreamcast?

 

[VashTheStampede]

Already did that one. Kelly and I tied.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Also if we don't get enough people for this one, I'm totally playing.

 

[TD]

Also if we don't get enough people for this one, I'm totally playing.

Vash round by round analysis: I had the best draft.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Gonna be like Thanos at the end of that Avengers movie: "I'll do it myself"

 

[shortkut]

Vash will be like: I get the first 8 picks so I can get back to hosting duties. It’s only fair

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Already did that one. Kelly and I tied.

Why didn't I know about that?

I feel like I was the only active person in the Dreamcast sub forum back in the days.

Also, I'll play if there aren't enough too.

 

[Fire Queen]

gonna skip out on this one and the ps ones but will be there in full force for n64 and gcn

also the list seems pretty bereft of handhelds at the moment. we GOTTA do gb/gbc and gba rounds

 

[VashTheStampede]

gonna skip out on this one and the ps ones but will be there in full force for n64 and gcn

also the list seems pretty bereft of handhelds at the moment. we GOTTA do gb/gbc and gba rounds

I mentioned it briefly when I was starting this whole thing but we'll hit handhelds after consoles.

It will be The Good Video Game Draft.

 

[TD]

But why no xbox?

Why u ignore me Vash.

 

[Cole]

Vash

if you'd be so kind. I definitely wanna be in for the next like 4 games, but I wont at all be in the Xbox, Wii, or GameCube ones.

my priorities would be N64 and PS2

can I request that you do with that whatever you will by waitlisting me or adding me as appropriate?

 

[VashTheStampede]

I will add it to my notes

 

[Cole]

also, how about a PC game draft and make me the first sign up

 

[Crystal]

I will partake.

 

[Rick52]

I'll play this too, I won't be so import heavy this time, promise

 

[Tubby23]

Vash could you be a sweetie and note my interest for the N64, PS1, PS2 and PS3 drafts

 

[Jon]

 

[VashTheStampede]

We've got room for one more.

If two jump in I'll step aside.

 

[Rick52]

I got a couple of questions that should warrant clarification before the draft starts:

a) are Sega CD / 32x games eligible? they're add-ons and need the Genesis as a base but aren't technically Genesis games, there are also a few games that have both Genesis and CD versions so if CD games are allowed, would it be allowed for one person to pick the CD version of a game and another person to pick the Genesis version instead

b) in a hypothetical scenario where there's this game (lets call it "Blue & Red") that can connect with previous games in its series (eg "Blue", "Blue 2", "Blue 3"), creating either larger versions of earlier games (ie "Blue 3 & Red") or variants of earlier games (ie "Red in Blue 2"), are "Blue 3 & Red" or "Red in Blue 2" eligible to be picked or are we limited to picking the original parts? (ie only "Blue 2", "Blue 3", "Blue & Red")

 

[TD]

We've got room for one more.

If two jump in I'll step aside.

Since you want to participate - as your secretary, I'll offer to make the first post and keep it updated if you'd like to give you a break.

I'd still ask you do the final poll and make the decisions on what is allowed.

Feel free to pass on the offer - no pressure, just wanted to put it out there.

and maybe bribe you for an XBox draft.

 

[VashTheStampede]

I got a couple of questions that should warrant clarification before the draft starts:

a) are Sega CD / 32x games eligible? they're add-ons and need the Genesis as a base but aren't technically Genesis games, there are also a few games that have both Genesis and CD versions so if CD games are allowed, would it be allowed for one person to pick the CD version of a game and another person to pick the Genesis version instead

We'll keep it to just Genesis proper. My ridiculous logic is based on the fact that they didn't include CD games on the Mini Genesis until the second installment.

b) in a hypothetical scenario where there's this game (lets call it "Blue & Red") that can connect with previous games in its series (eg "Blue", "Blue 2", "Blue 3"), creating either larger versions of earlier games (ie "Blue 3 & Red") or variants of earlier games (ie "Red in Blue 2"), are "Blue 3 & Red" or "Red in Blue 2" eligible to be picked or are we limited to picking the original parts? (ie only "Blue 2", "Blue 3", "Blue & Red")

And the could you theoretically connect Blue 3 and Red to some sort of "Game Djinni" and create a massive tower of game sticking out of your console that your mother would trip over as she foolishly tried to cross between you and the TV?

Hypothetically?

Each of those games will be their own single entry with no combinations, as they existed in a retail environment. Sonic 2 & Knuckles was the shit though.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Since you want to participate - as your secretary, I'll offer to make the first post and keep it updated if you'd like to give you a break.

Honestly I think I'll take you up on that.

I'd still ask you do the final poll and make the decisions on what is allowed.

Makes perfect sense.

Feel free to pass on the offer - no pressure, just wanted to put it out there.

I appreciate it, very cool of you.

and maybe bribe you for an XBox draft.

 

[Jon]

and maybe bribe you for an XBox draft.

Bribery doesn't work with Vash. Flattery on the other hand melts his icicle heart.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Bribery doesn't work with Vash. Flattery on the other hand melts his icicle heart.

I hate how true this is

 

[Cole]

and how about that PC draft!

 

[TD]

I hate how true this is

 

[canadaguy]

and how about that PC draft!

I am interested in this too.

It would also be interesting seeing the immense range, since we'd be picking from 40+ years worth of games

 

[TD]

The PC Draft would be so overwhelming. Would it literally just be all PC games ever?

I don't even know how many 1000s of games that would be.

 

[Cole]

it could end up just being an all star draft. all the lists will be quality shit. and I think it gives more room for people to make *their* lists.

 

[VashTheStampede]

I could see doing the PC draft as a bonus round after the grand finale

 

[shortkut]

I am interested in this too.

It would also be interesting seeing the immense range, since we'd be picking from 40+ years worth of games

Minesweeper, solitaire

Done

 

[VashTheStampede]

Minesweeper, solitaire

Done

Space Cadet Pinball, SkiFree

 

[shortkut]

Space Cadet Pinball, SkiFree

I couldn’t remember the full name of the pinball game.

Also Doom and Oregon trail for good measure. Draft over

 

[TD]

Minesweeper, solitaire

Done

Well there go my top 2.

Fine. Hover it is. Although I may be the only one who remembers that shit.

 

[shortkut]

Well there go my top 2.

Fine. Hover it is. Although I may be the only one who remembers that shit.

Don’t make me start busting out “Treasure Mathstorm” and “Gizmos and Gadget”

Maybe I’ll even choose Oregon trail 2 and try to corner the market on trails to Oregon

 

[VashTheStampede]

Gonna be a 12 round 36 person draft.

My first 4 picks will be the first 4 Quest for Glory games. Or Disco Elysium if I get first pick.

 

[shortkut]

Gonna be a 12 round 36 person draft.

My first 4 picks will be the first 4 Quest for Glory games. Or Disco Elysium if I get first pick.

My draft will be entirely nostalgia based. No games newer than 2000

 

[shortkut]

@VashTheStampede if we do a PC draft… can I draft an snes emulator?

 

[VashTheStampede]

@VashTheStampede if we do a PC draft… can I draft an snes emulator?

Dibs on ZSNES

 

[shortkut]

Dibs on ZSNES

Then I get snes9x and DosBox

 

[Smacktard]

The only drafts I care about participating in after SNES are GameCube, Wii, maybe N64 and PS3. Draft of all games of all time would be great though, but I know right now mine would just be the Nintendo variety list.

Excited to see everyone's choices for the Genesis draft though.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Space Cadet Pinball, SkiFree

no Chips Challenge?

 

[VashTheStampede]

The only drafts I care about participating in after SNES are GameCube, Wii, maybe N64 and PS3. Draft of all games of all time would be great though, but I know right now mine would just be the Nintendo variety list.

Excited to see everyone's choices for the Genesis draft though.

I'll add you to my notes

 

[Smacktard]

gonna skip out on this one and the ps ones but will be there in full force for n64 and gcn

Can't wait to square off against you in the gcn draft. I get the feeling you're going to have some great picks.

 

[Fire Queen]

Can't wait to square off against you in the gcn draft. I get the feeling you're going to have some great picks.

you bet your ass i'm gonna draft the handle. how many other game consoles had a handle? QED