Oh well, hopefully they do a good job with TAF. I liked Starship Troopers the movie, but yeah the table is pretty much "meh". I am kinda liking Junkyard, the free table this month.
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Oh well, hopefully they do a good job with TAF. I liked Starship Troopers the movie, but yeah the table is pretty much "meh". I am kinda liking Junkyard, the free table this month.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Anyone having crash issues on Android lately? Every time I go into landscape, I get a crash. 
Anyone having crash issues on Android lately? Every time I go into landscape, I get a crash.
I just played a game of TOTAN on my Nexus 4 phone in landscape and it played just fine for me.
So I've come up with a new idea to solve the space issue at home and not having enough room for a third machine. Buy a Pin2K (RfM) and get it moved right into my girlfriend's place. She has a spare room and what I'd say is enough physical room in there for it, so win-win
(She also said it's okay!!)
(She also said it's okay!!)
Gentleman Jack
Member
You marry her. You marry her now.
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
mod on PAF posted this .figure its worth the crosspost.
Jeff Strong quote:
I got this info from Bobby today:
"DX11 is running and we hope to have the graphics up to the level of the Xbox One version in time for the Addams Family release."
think AF is next months release..damn exciting news!
Jeff Strong quote:
I got this info from Bobby today:
"DX11 is running and we hope to have the graphics up to the level of the Xbox One version in time for the Addams Family release."
think AF is next months release..damn exciting news!
OH SWEET JESUS PRAISE THE LORD.
Not like it hasn't taken over a year to do. Let's just hope they don't release TPA for another platform between now and then, otherwise there'll be another years delay.
derExperte
Member
Knowing Farsight I shouldn't get excited before I'm actually playing PA with DX11 but yeah, I am.
Gentleman Jack
Member
I've never played an LOTR that wasn't busted to all hell so that's kind of exciting to see pop up for access in LA. I have no idea what to expect from Revenge from Mars...what a strange cab.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Steam version?
BobTheFork
Member
I've never played an LOTR that wasn't busted to all hell so that's kind of exciting to see pop up for access in LA. I have no idea what to expect from Revenge from Mars...what a strange cab.
I really like RFM. It's basically taking all the modes and style from AFM but compacts it into that small cabinet. I thought the phantom Menace pin in that style was ok too. I would have liked to see a few more like it.
I think I'm just lucky because the Lords I play are all in good shape and work well.
That Monster Bash cabinet looks great.
I'm going to head up to Lyon's pinball after work. I need to practice to State next week. I'll snap some pics while I'm there. So many amazing games.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I spent a little time with the demo of Starship Troopers. I can't tell if I like this or not, haha.
Let us know what you think of RfM. Thinking of buying one.
I've never played an LOTR that wasn't busted to all hell so that's kind of exciting to see pop up for access in LA. I have no idea what to expect from Revenge from Mars...what a strange cab.
No idea, just saw on FB they were talking about it on iOS. Only played the demo... for some reason there's only one camera view, not sure if it's a demo thing or there's really no other views.
That's good (and interesting) to know
They're quite cheap and I played a solid one at the Aussie Expo a few months back, and yeah... dialled in they're really fun (not to mention unique). And cheap.plagiarize
Banned
Yeah... that's awesome if it doesn't break VR! If it does, hopefully someone will fix things to work in VR with the new graphics too.
I'm still lurking
Been super busy working on my indie game.
So there's been an update to TPA on iOS (and possibly Android? I don't think PC):
* Transparent blue plastics (finally!) on No Good Gofers. The apparently technically impossible is now possible.
* Sound fixed (improved?) on Starship Troopers. I think it sounded clearer, but can't be too sure.
* Various improvements to Theatre of Magic. Left slingshot finally has sound(!!!), speed has been fixed as well. I don't like that it plays a fair bit slower, but it's more in line with the other tables.
* Transparent blue plastics (finally!) on No Good Gofers. The apparently technically impossible is now possible.
* Sound fixed (improved?) on Starship Troopers. I think it sounded clearer, but can't be too sure.
* Various improvements to Theatre of Magic. Left slingshot finally has sound(!!!), speed has been fixed as well. I don't like that it plays a fair bit slower, but it's more in line with the other tables.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I can't enjoy LCA from season 3. I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing, and the gun fight just slaughters the pacing. :/
Yes it does kill any sort of momentum. It is kind of a confusing game in general, a lot of seemingly unrelated elements going on.
On DX11 (from PAF):
Should've known.
What a shocking turn of events!
Doctor West
Member
Is the Xbox One not being supported anymore? There are a lot of missing tables. I'm not going to buy anything if they have stopped supporting it.
First time I heard about this app.
I am a bit confused how the in-app purchasing works and their memberships.
Could somebody please explain?
Edit: I find the ball physics very very strange in this game... not a fan. Neither of the rubber flippers either.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Man, I am crashing almost 100% of the time when switching to landscape mode. I sent support an email. It's getting crazy.
At what point are you switching to landscape mode (start up, table selection, within a table)?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I've done it at multiple points and it always crashes.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Sorry if this question has been asked before, but is it possible to buy the Pro packs for the Season 1 retail disc? Every time I try to do it ingame it errors out and the PlayStation Store won't let me because I don't own the digital versions.
gar3
Member
They just launched it two and a half months ago with Seasons One, Two, and Three. Gotta give 'em some time. It is FarSight, after all ;-)
BobTheFork
Member
I played well at the State finals, but not well enough. I managed to play a 3-3 tie with last year's winner but got NUKED on Guns and Roses, I game I hate and am terrible at playing.
Oh well, the real bummer is that there aren't any more big tournaments for the next few months. I may try to go to the TExas Festival but I don't have much money to drive down there.
Oh well, the real bummer is that there aren't any more big tournaments for the next few months. I may try to go to the TExas Festival but I don't have much money to drive down there.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Been having a lot of weird bugs lately on TPA.
Unrelated to bugs, I've been trying to play tables I don't normally spend time on to try and appreciate them more. Twilight Zone has definitely become more interesting now that I understand (sort of) what I'm shooting for. I've also taken a liking to Centaur. While I don't love the art or the sound/speech package, it's DEFINITELY a shooter's game - a LOT of very specific shots you have to make.
Have they announced the next S4 table?
- On Diner (during the plunge), when switching from camera 2 to camera 3, the camera doesn't stop moving into position. Instead, it's as if the camera falls off the tripod and begins flipping head over heels forever and ever (until I switch to camera 1).
- Multiple times, I will start a table and the logo at the top of the screen will say TOTAN as opposed to the actual table I'm playing.
- On Central Park, I was unable to fail. I know you can get up to 15 extra balls, but I probably played about 45 balls. I eventually quit out because I refused to post a score like I did.
- Randomly, my table select wheel will be missing pictures for given tables.
Unrelated to bugs, I've been trying to play tables I don't normally spend time on to try and appreciate them more. Twilight Zone has definitely become more interesting now that I understand (sort of) what I'm shooting for. I've also taken a liking to Centaur. While I don't love the art or the sound/speech package, it's DEFINITELY a shooter's game - a LOT of very specific shots you have to make.
Have they announced the next S4 table?
Next is The Addam's Family.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
To follow up on this, I can buy the various Season X Pro Upgrade packs for $10 a pop but can't buy them individually for whatever reason. Really confusing DLC listings for this game.
I really hope the Season 2 disc comes out in NA.
Played a bunch of TOTAN last night, determined to finally complete the HAREM multiball goal. After about 20 games or so, the closest I was able to get was H-A-R lit and one time I got the second Harem Sneak-in. I am slowly getting better at consistantly hitting the left orbit. I can shot the ramp no problem, but the orbit I hit maybe 1 in 4 tries. Anyone have any tips?
Another annoying thing I discovered about TOTAN is that if you get to the final battle with the Genie and lose, you have to start over from the beginning. You don't just have to restart the Genie battle, you have to get all seven jewels again. Oh well, still a great game.
Another annoying thing I discovered about TOTAN is that if you get to the final battle with the Genie and lose, you have to start over from the beginning. You don't just have to restart the Genie battle, you have to get all seven jewels again. Oh well, still a great game.
Gentleman Jack
Member
I thought it was impossible to lose against the Genie during Rescue the Princess. Doesn't it just give you unlimited extra balls until the mode ends?
I've battled him many times and never won.
I suck.
I think you lose when the genie gets the bottle (?) completely on his side.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I've battled him many times and never won.
I suck.
I think you lose when the genie gets the bottle (?) completely on his side.
Yeah, you get unlimited balls until you lose the battle against the Genie. You have to hit certain targets to win. I've never won either, but I've battled him for what felt like forever, haha.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
My understanding is that any of the main shots will score progress. Those would be:
- Left orbit
- Ramp
- Genie
- Right orbit
- ???
The rules list 5 major shots. Maybe the lamp or the bazaar scoop?
So, I went to a mini comp thing on Monday night and they had some interesting (and at least different from my regular Sternaments) machines. In particular was The Shadow, and I now think I want to buy one.
What are people's impressions of it? Is it replayable or am I liable to get bored of it somewhat quickly? Keep in mind I have High Speed and Ripley's, and I'm sick of neither of those. I figure Shadow would sit nicely (figuratively) between the two.
What are people's impressions of it? Is it replayable or am I liable to get bored of it somewhat quickly? Keep in mind I have High Speed and Ripley's, and I'm sick of neither of those. I figure Shadow would sit nicely (figuratively) between the two.
The Addams Family table in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqG9iqtq91c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqG9iqtq91c
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Sent out in KS update email:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2015/02/11/the-addams-family-pinball-arcade-review/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andyrobertson/2015/02/11/the-addams-family-pinball-arcade-review/
Gentleman Jack
Member
The changes to the Fester art in the center drain is very subtle, so I can live with it.
oh god please don't add another platform until you can at least fulfill ONE promise to owners on existing platforms.
Yeah, I know :/ There's a good alt translite and speaker panel someone did on Pinside that looks really good, I would probably get that as well as I don't think it's all that expensive (<$100).
I guess the only things to look for are the wear near the top magnet (which you can buy printed mylar for), how the Battlefield plays and if the directional knife things work properly.
Love that it has no pops, though. That's pretty much the clincher for me.
That looks really, really good. Is it that they have the advanced lighting running in that version, or just the regular one looks nice?
BTW That vid is in 60fps if you have Chrome
Like Starship Troopers and El Dorado, amirite?
Gentleman Jack
Member
Looks like the same old lighting engine we always had on the Steam version.
I suspect you're right, just that the pre-baked stuff looks more like what we've seen on Funhouse than the newer titles. Doesn't look as flat.
Gunstarheroes
Member
At least Starship Troopers can roll under the pretense of being a Sega table, which they had not done any yet. El Dorado is just bad all around.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I would argue Goin Nuts is the worst table. It's just zero fun. Who likes time limits in pinball?