I kinda liked coming to here for advice more than reading some FAQ on Gamefaqs.
Some games are better without FAQs, imo.
You guys were lucky to have friends who played when you were kids. I didn't meet anyone who did until I went to secondary school (age 11-17), and he used to tell me lies when I asked for help.
He'd lie to you?? What a putz. I STILL have yet to meet someone in person who feels the passion I do about these types of games. Even my husband thinks I'm nuts...(but he doesn't know what he's missing, poor guy...) ;) Needless to say, I'm grateful to meet people like you guys.