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Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:33 pm
by Laialda
Okay, so I'm sure a good portion of you all out there on the interwebs (^_^ *waves* hello) have seen the shirt that lists the things you learn form video games. I have owned one for many years now and since I know it's bound to wear out soon, I decided to convert it into a cross-stitch pattern....but with a few changes. Only about half of the phrases on there really made me chuckle and I felt it could use an update to include some newer games (as well as copyright references that I'm sure they couldn't use before) So, here's what I have so far: (Sorry for the large image)
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Obviously it's been personalized a bit, but the main reason I'm posting all of this is to get some suggestions. I'd like to add another line or two on to this and then place some iconic characters around the edges (instead of just space invaders like on the shirt). All ideas are welcome, but I'm mainly looking for ones that aren't connected to what's already there if possible. Thanks in advanced! ^_^ :grin:

*UPDATE*
Pattern has been updated to include final line and a dash of sprites. :)

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:00 pm
by Asinine
Haha, this is fantastic! I'll have to ponder if I could offer any.

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:41 am
by Caiella
I love this!! I'll ponder as well, pretty sure I know some but can't think of them off the top of my head... lol

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:04 am
by susanne
Love it! Could you post the pattern in pdf? Since I'm on a mac, those stitching programs don't like me...

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:40 am
by Laialda
I'm glad you like it so far. I picture it being much more awesome when it's finished of course ^_^

Here's your pdf version. It was...interesting to make. o.o
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Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:06 pm
by Awenmir
Love it! I'm gonna have to add this to my 'to do' list once you've perfected the pattern =D. As for suggestions... I'd say just some classic game sprites, Mario, Zelda etc

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:25 am
by merrywether
Great pattern!


Found this on another web site:

It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s when you saved the game.

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:34 am
by crazystrange
how about 'when its all gone wrong, just hit the reset button' ?

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:18 am
by tigressmellora
So I'm going to cheat a little and provide a couple of websites I found on it:

http://www.icw-net.com/howto/funstuff/25things.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32332872@N02/3074646144/

Re: Things you learn from Video Games

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:11 pm
by crazystrange
my mate Ross came up with this one:
Eating wild mushrooms is (nearly) always beneficial to your health