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Doom the Way It Was Meant to Be Played – v1.1 Multi-Monitor [video] (youtube.com)

464 points by graderjs · 1292 days ago · 178 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses playing Doom with a multi-monitor setup. However, the article's content is not available, and the discussion revolves around nostalgic experiences of playing classic games like Doom and Duke Nukem 3D over serial cables and LAN connections. Commenters share their memories of troubleshooting and configuring network settings to play multiplayer games. The conversation also touches on the challenges of setting up older hardware and software.

Main themes

  • retro gaming
  • networking challenges
  • nostalgia
  • troubleshooting
  • gaming setups
  • classic hardware and software

What commenters say

  • Playing classic games like Doom and Duke Nukem 3D over serial cables and LAN connections was a challenging but rewarding experience.
  • The process of troubleshooting and configuring network settings to play multiplayer games required perseverance and creativity.
  • Some commenters believe that kids today lack the perseverance to set up and troubleshoot complex gaming setups.
  • Others argue that the effort required to set up older gaming hardware and software was worth it for the sense of accomplishment and joy it brought.
  • The discussion highlights the nostalgia and fond memories associated with playing classic games and configuring older hardware and software.
  • Some commenters note that the code for many classic games and software is lost or in a legal grey area, making it difficult to preserve and learn from.
  • The conversation also touches on the idea that modern gaming setups are often easier to configure, but may lack the sense of challenge and accomplishment that came with older systems.