Incredible Technologies, Inc.
3333 North Kennicott Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1429
Sept 22nd , 2005
Dear Incredible Technologies:
I am a huge fan of your Big Buck Hunter II arcade game. I got into it about a year ago when my father was in the hospital (they had it in the hospital arcade). It certainly helped to relieve some tension that was occurring at the time.
There is nothing as captivating as challenging yourself to outdo your previous score. Not to sound vain, but there are many machines around Winnipeg which bare my alias “My Kinda Jerk” as their top score. Whenever I pass a Big Buck Hunter II machine that I am not the high scorer of, I make an all out effort to make it so. I can easily say, without remorse, that I am somewhat of an addict of the game. This brings me to my main motive behind writing this letter. To wit:
I went to my local hangout the other day to discover that the machine they had was busted. By the time I discovered this, it was too late to make a jaunt to other bars downtown (I live in the suburbs) to play the game. Believe me when I say I had a deadly thirst that night to play the game, and it needed to be addressed.
Upon reaching my car in the parking lot, I overheard two gentlemen say that they were headed out to do some real hunting at dawn. It took me only about a second of thought before I found myself asking to join them. I had never hunted for real before, but I imagined it would be a lot like playing your game.
I’ll admit, it was definitely a different experience, and once you get over the initial shock of actually killing something, I can say it is quite fun. Yet, honestly, it’s not as fun as your game. I couldn’t figure out why at first, I thought maybe some sort of guilt was weighing on me for taking lives; but then I figured out what it really was: I had didn't receive a score. I had no way of judging, or comparing it to my previous hunting experiences, and therefore, was reaping no personal satisfaction of possible improvement.
This is why I write to you. I wrote down my stats of the night, which I judged to the best of my ability. I would like you to send me back what my score would be for the outing. A rough estimate will be fine. I have included all the statistics I believe you require from me, and please inform me if I am leaving something out. I tried to do this on my own using your machine (which is how I figured out what point class the deer would be in), but it was too hard. Here is what I got:
Point Lbs Feet Reaction Time
Deer One 8 277 29 1.48
Deer Two 6 251 52 4.92
Deer Three 14 337 64 4.92
Accuracy: 75%
Please don’t forget to give me a triple Buck Bonus for the three. I know that in real hunting, you don’t really have rounds, but I only killed the three I tried for, so it should even up.
Please write back to me as soon as you can. If I do not hear back from you, I will assume that this letter was not received and resend it. This is really important to me, and I look forward to knowing how I did.
I do also have a question: In your game, the does and the bucks seem to largely run in tandem, something which I did not see in nature… Is this to challenge the shooter? I’ve often made jokes to my friends that the does are acting like secret service agents protecting the male, even taking bullets for them. Please send me any comments you have on the reasoning behind this. My main concern is getting a score, but knowing this would also be nice too.
In anticipation of your reply,
NAME USED
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Play Mechanix Inc.
800 Roosevelt Road
Building D, Suite 103
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
February21st , 2006
Dear Play Mechanix:
I have been advised to write to you by Incredible Technologies. I sent them a letter a few months ago, and in their response, they told me that you would be able to help me with my inquiry. Below is the letter I sent to them, and I have also taken the time to photocopy and include their response, suggesting I write you.
Please reply as soon as possible to avoid my resending of this letter. I am desperate to have my plea answered.
In absolute anticipation of your reply,
NAME USED
Dear Incredible Technologies.
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Mark Macy
C/O Play Mechanix
800 Roosevelt Road
Building D, Suite 103
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
April 4, 2006
Dear Mark:
Thank you so much for your prompt reply. It’s very encouraging to know your company truly cares about its consumers. In your reply to me, you enclosed an email address for a faster response this time around. Well, as much as I wish I could send you an email, I am currently not able to. My girlfriend has me participating in one of the newer trends developing in Canada. It is a series of technological fasts which last approximately 6 months. Trust me when I say I was not a willing participant. Currently I am unable to use the internet or watch broadcast television. The only reason I am still able to use a computer is because it is an essential tool in my workplace. The things one does for their significant other…
But the second she asks me to give up my video games, our relationship is over (kidding).
Anyhow, I have enclosed two stamps in an effort to compensate for the use of snail mail. I realize an advantage of using email is the lack of cost to the company.
Now, let’s get down to the brass tacks: The night of hunting could be compared very much to the first level of the video game. The only exception would be that the Doe(s) did not run in tandum with the Bucks. But I don’t see that affecting the score too much. Once again, here are the rest of the stats.
Point Lbs Feet Reaction Time
Deer One 8 277 29 1.48
Deer Two 6 251 52 4.92
Deer Three 14 337 64 4.92
Accuracy: 75%
Please don’t forget to give me a triple Buck Bonus for the three. I am excited to try out your newest Buck Hunter Game. I only hope it isn’t as disappointing as the Extreme Hunting game currently on the market. I don’t know if you guys had a hand in that, but I find it to be a very lousy game. This is the game where you can use arrows and various other weapons. The concept is intriguing, but I find the game extremely hard. Maybe I just suck at it.
Anyways, please get back to me with my score for my outing. Again, I can not express my appreciation enough over you providing me with a score. Like I say, hunting is fun once you get over the fact that you are killing something, it just lacks that personal reward of a score.
In anticipation of your reply,
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