Vectorlist FAQ -- is there one ?

A few things recently have made me thing a Vectorlist (or at least Vector
Game) FAQ is needed. Most recently, it was a post on RGVAC from someone
ready to junk a Battle Zone because the screen was blooming !

Is there anything like a Vector FAQ started ? I checked at
www.gamearchive.com and didn't see anything, not withstanding the Greg
Woodcock's 'bible' and Mike Kelly's Ampliphone FAQ. These two are
indispensible, but I think something is needed for an 'overview'.

Since I've wanted to try out Faq-O-Matic anyway for work, this seems like a
good opportunity to test it out. I should have FOM running tomorrow, and if
nothing else exists, volunter to set one up.

Here are some questions that have come to mind -- consider this a
solicitation for others:

What is a Vector Game ?
What Vector games were made ?
Why did they even bother ? Aren't regular graphics good enough ?
Why would I collect Vector games ? I hear they start on fire.
Aren't they hard to fix ?

What tools should I have ?

Help -- it's not working !
        (how to get started, determine if it's the PCB or monitor, work from
there)

What is the difference between the digital and analog vector generators ?
What are the different monitors ?
How can I fix my (game X) ?
How can I keep my (game X) from breaking again ?

The picture on my (BW vector game) has gotten very large, past the edges of
the screen (blooming).

How do I keep my (Sega Vector Game) from starting on fire ?

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Chris Candreva -- chris@westnet.com -- (914) 967-7816
WestNet Internet Services of Westchester
http://www.westnet.com/

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Received on Mon Aug 20 19:48:06 2001