The Quest for Black Ace...

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:55 am

I think this topic is so funny that I must share it with my fellow Rockman friends.

So yesterday (July 20, 2009), I decided to purchase Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace, but first I have to a make a quick stop at the post office for my Yu-Gi-Oh! stuff. From my house, that post office is 4.5 miles away. Then I need to deposit some money into my debit card using the nearest ATM, and that is .5 miles away. So I made my deposit at BoA, and decided to go to the nearest Gamestop to buy Black Ace. The nearest Gamestop is at Lakeshore plaza. From BoA, Lakeshore Plaza is 1.5 miles away.

I thought not many people would go to Lakeshore Plaza for their game needs, so there would be Black Ace available, but I was wrong. Star Force 3: Black Ace was sold out, only Red Joker was available. So I was alright, I will go the next closest Gamestop, Stonestown Galleria, .8 miles away from Lakeshore Plaza.

So I walked into Gamestop at Stonestown Galleria, and ask for Black Ace. The man at the cashier checked and said sold out... So now I am pissed. I said to myself: "Dangit, is it really that popular? Alright, next stop (pun)." The next Gamestop I chose to go next is Westlake Shopping Center, 2.7 miles away.

I asked the cashier at Westlake, hoping they would carry Black Ace because it's not a very popular place. Turns out the only copy they have is the one on the shelf. I was thinking, if I'm going to pay $30.00 for the same game, why not get a new sealed one? So I was like no thanks. The cashier was cool, because he understood the feeling of opening something yourself. Okay... next stop Serramonta Shopping Center, and that is 4.4 miles away.

This shopping center has a Target and 2 Gamestops. So I went to Target to check, because no one buys games at Target. I checked through the glass window, and nope, they don't carry it. So I walked out of Target and into the nearest Gamestop, and that is .5 mile away. I asked, but like Westlake Shopping Center, the only copy they have left is on the wall. So I said no thank you again, and walk myself to the second Gamestop of Serramonte Shopping Center, 447 feet (.074 miles) away.

At last, they finally have it! I waited in line for awhile, but it was well dang worth it! The game cost me $32.79, but don't forget about the gas money... Finally I went home, and that was 4.7 miles away.

So let's do some math... Lakeshore Plaza, Stonestown Galleria, Westlake Shopping Center, Serramonte Shopping Center: Target, Serramonte Shopping Center: Gamestop #1, and Serramonte Shopping Center: #2. That is SIX stores!!! Now let's calculate the the driving distance (my house to the final gamestop and back to my house)...
4.5mi + .5mi + 1.5mi + .8mi + 2.7mi + 4.4mi + .5mi + 447 ft (.074mi) + 4.7mi = 19.674mi

I have visited six stores and traveled 19.674 miles for Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace, and that was my story... I'm going to go cry now. Thanks for reading.

by **XHunter** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:42 pm

I would say the game is well worth the money you spent to get it. Especially since you got one in a sealed package. Much like you, I too dislike not having a sealed game when I buy it because usually you get those price stickers on the cover and that sometimes don't come off right and leave a sticky residue on the case.

Oh FYI, I added a fifth option to your poll

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:04 pm

Ha! I didn't even notice. XD. Thanks! I would of never thought of that one. LOL.
But yeah, I like it when i get to use my cutting blade and tear the plastic off. It makes you feel like you are opening a present on Christmas morning. Now i have to finish Dragon before I play this one... *sigh*

by **Reiko** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:10 pm

Defenetly worth all the effort, it shall be rewarded someday, I Can feel it,and the game's totally worth it, epic ending, epic win, epic everything, inlcuding final boss.

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:13 pm

When did I get a sixth option for my poll. *LMAO*
If i am not dedicated enough, why would i travel so far for the game? *ROTFLMAO*

Thanks Vexan for the comment.

by **XHunter** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:36 pm

lol, I added it in as I stated in my first comment and it was a joke

But seriously, you should have climbed and mountain and killed a man for your copy of the game. Thats what I call true dedication XD

by **Reiko** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:38 pm

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:42 pm

by **XHunter** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:45 pm

by **Reiko** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:48 pm

kk Guys.. go on ahead and make a *Murder the Cashier* topic

[size=0][size=7]Seriously.. I'm sure you'll find copy sooner or later, I usually order by internet[/size]

by **AGF-Antoine** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:11 am

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:37 am

Website · by **KingForte** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:40 am

haha yeah you went really far for it XD. I uhhh.... lesse... drove like 6 blocks.... went into Gamecrazy and said "Yo Joel whats up? Let me get my Black Ace." and he said "Oh hey Johan wassup? Oaight lemme get it."

yeah thats about it XD

by **LanEvoXRacer** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:31 am

my god... that's too easy. you even knew the cashier's name? whoa, i don't really get that friendly with them. It's prolly because I got ten different stores to go to. XD.

Website · by **KingForte** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:15 am

Did I really go far for Black Ace?

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