What is the last mode? Sounds like a big we don't want to fix?

DL link is still 1.5 for the Pro. Anyone have a working link?

Thanks!

Pro code is there now along with the LE.

I guess this means no Metallica today.

"soon"

Got it. Thanks.

I wonder if they got the flashing left return lane insert fixed during Iceman mode for the Pro.

It wasn't a bug for the LE since the ramp moves to the left side, but for the Pro, it was out of place and shouldn't be flashing.

I don't see anything posted in the Pro read me about it...so it's probably still there. I did see one added fix in the Pro read me that the LE doesn't mention.

- Fixed an issue where re-starting Shadow King after Dark Phoenix would not allow the mode to progress properly.

So I'm guessing that was a Pro only bug.

Bravo Stern for this timely fix update.

Stern better be careful, we're gonna start expecting them to fix code fast if they keep this up.

(Seriously, good for them.)

My guess is there was some pressure to get xmen done so they could move on.

Rcade - have you had a chance to test out the new Dark Phoenix mode? Just wondering what (if any) details on the mode have changed. Is it still 10 minutes long?

DP is pretty fun now. Much better than before. If you make your shots it is nowhere near 10min

Thanks for the response. Lets hope they fix the few bugs left in a timely manner.

Or at all. Lol.

Is the 1.51 worth updating over the 1.50 I just installed in my LE or should I just keep the one I have.

In another thread the consensus was to stay on 1.50 for the time being. If you do decide to go to 1.51, at least save a copy of 1.50 so that you can go back if you choose to. Hopefully, Stern will release a 1.52 to tie up the final handful of loose ends.

Wonderful to see Stern continuing to show Xmen love after so long, very comendable. A great game keeps getting better!

Have you been able to successfully replicate the bug where DP will just end early on you or did it only happen one time? Just wondering if it was perhaps a mechanical issue. I'd hate to make it to DP and have it crap out on me.

Any response from Stern?

Bumping for a question!

I purchased the game this weekend and the owner had updated to the 1.51 code. I was considering trying to go back to 1.50, but that presents me with two issues:

1) I have no idea how to do that. Can I go back a code? If so, how?

2) I don't actually have a copy of the 1.50 code. From what I'm reading, the fixes in 1.51 aren't worth keeping it on my game for the time being. Does anyone have a link to that file somewhere?

Thanks!

Yes you can go back on code - when you do an install it erases all of the old code. Just follow the same instructions as you would to install any code from Stern's website. To get the old code you will need somebody to send it to you. I don't have it else I would help you out.

Thanks - I'll keep an eye out. If anyone has a copy of 1.5 that still checks this, please get in touch!

Grumble - Thought I had it, but all that was left in the folder was the Read Me File.

The lock fix on 1.51 makes it much better than 1.50 in my opinion. You are going to hit that lock after a skill shot 100 times (and it not work in 1.50) before you ever get deep enough into the game to "finish" and need all of the villain modes to reset (which 1.51 doesn't do).

I have 1.5 if you still need it.

Also in 1.51 if you light special during a game and then light hellfire club multiball while special is still lit. When you shoot the scoop to start a villain mode you can not select hellfire club. I drained, still had hellfire lit, it said shoot scoop and I could only still only select the villians I had not completed. But not hellfire MB, which I had not played yet either.

So a bug with special and villain MB.

Another bug in 1.5 that I don't yet understand involves the upper hellfire target blinking during Weapon X mode. I can't figure out what makes it stat to blink.

1.5 or 1.51? I doubt if Stern is or should be concerned with a bug from an older revision if it isn't present in the current (1.51) revision.

Did they ever fix the cyclops callout bug where he says good job when you don't complete the mode and Aweshit when you do?

I believe those were poor design decisions and not bugs. There were almost 0 negative sound clips recorded for this game...so even when you fail a mode, they tell you what a great job you did. Everyone's a winner just like little league baseball.

As far as cleaning up the modes goes...Cyclops mode would have been one of the first ones I would have reworked and probably would have taken all of 5 minutes to "fix" in my opinion.

It should have been:

Cyclops shot then...

Storm shot from upper flipper completes the mode best and gets more points for doing it on the first try (Bullyseye!)
Pop bumper or Rogue would also complete the mode from the upper flipper (Well that was a close one) .
Anything else...fail, try again until you drain or time out (Oh no....I missed!).

As it is now...just hit the Cyclops shot and don't even mess with the upper flipper. Let it come down to the right flipper...hit Wolvie and pass the mode. Of course, even though you pass he will still say "Oh no...I missed!"

Actually...I'm pretty sure comboing Cyclops to Storm IS the correct "best" way to complete Cyclops. I think you get more points that way and even the Bullseye call-out. Completing him just by hitting his shot twice does get you credit, but you get the "I missed" callout since you didn't get the "better" combo, and I think it's less points. I might be remembering wrong, and unfortunately can't go play to check at the moment, but I think that's how it goes.

It would sure be nice to get some comment from Stern respecting these final bug fixes. I do not care if it does not happen for months (take your time and figure out all the bugs, test them, beta them with people who own the game and then release it), but the assurance from them that they are aware of the bugs and will do one more update in the near future would put my mind to rest.

This type of communication is invaluable to customers and keeps them loyal. Recent communications respecting Star Trek and Metallica have been great.

PLEASE STERN, keep doing the right thing in this respect. Don't leave this game at "almost done". Please polish it up and make it epic.

The last thing I want is to finally make it to Dark Phoenix and have the mode end for no reason. Leaving the game that way is completely unjustifiable.

Yeah, I think you are right.

I don't believe you do complete the mode just by hitting him twice. I think you can complete the mode just by hitting him, but I believe it's a much higher number. In my opinion, I would take that out and require a Storm, Rogue or right pop bumper shot.

There is nothing wrong with the basics of the mode and I enjoy most of X-Men's modes being different. My point is, the mode could have very easily been tightened up and better polished. I see no reason a shot to Wolverine (or anything other than an upper flipper shot) should complete the Cyclops mode. The callouts for this mode could also be vastly improved with the ones they have to select from....which would be pretty tough to do in nearly any other mode since very few of them have a negative call out like "Noooo.....I missied!".

A Wolverine shot counts in Cyclops mode? I never noticed that. That is strange.

I don't mind being able to complete him with multiple shots to Cyclops. I think it's two on mine, but it might be something to do with difficulty settings? It might be more and I'm not remembering right. But either way, I actually do not love using a Cyclops-Storm combo to finish him as that is the best way to finish Storm's mode. It feels redundant, but really that's a minor complaint.

I never new this. I thought my spinner switch was flaky. I started the Cyclops mode many times. And some times one hit would collect him . Other time it took more at least two maybe three. Maybe the times I finished in one shot I nail the STROM ramp with out realizing it is a combo finish. So how many ways are there to finish Cyclops exactly ? And are there any other secrets I am missing. I do know about Xavier hitting his shot twice will show the location of the image . One more question. Is there a cheat sheet of the Xavier mode blocked images .And where to shoot the right switch. I can not tell by the image what the character is. Not very good at nailing Xavier twice when in his mode.

Man you are awesome. Thanks. Suppose I need to pay more attention. Makes me wonder on all my other pinball machine rules I am oblivious too .

Does everyone have their settings at factory - or adjusted?

Adjusted . In the Adjustment there is a voice Volume. Default is set to( 1 ) I turned it to (60) . It really enhances the voice others and call out for combos. Set Ball saver to 15 sec. Replay awards extra ball.

Factory. That's how I roll.

rd.

If anyone is still in touch with Stern on bugs and very simple suggestions....more instant info would be much appreciated. The Deadpool / combo info is nice, but more is really needed.

I am not usually a big user of instant info, but I just got in a circumstance where it would have been very nice. I just got Deadpool qualified and villain was lit at the scoop. I then started wondering how many hits I was away from qualifying Hellfire or Brotherhood multiball (so I could use Deadpool on them). I tried to check the instant info, but no such luck.

I can also see being able to see how many balls are locked for Mags multiball would be nice to have on the instant info.

These small changes would go a long way in added polish to the code.

Agreed! The instant info on most Stern games is next to useless. IMO, the best game with instant info is LOTR. Lots of good info there.

Even though I'm selling mine...

I agree with everything said. This game is SO deep and requires very careful planning. Nothing feels better than triggering a multiball after you start a villain...Great way to score points and complete modes!

Regarding instant info - as cool as it would be, it's sort of awesome to be juggling that info "in the moment". It definitely gets me zoned in more than any other game because of that! I've gotten to the point where I can finally look around the field during multiball and be flipping 2 of 4 balls around (Clops -> Storm -> Iceman?) while keeping another in play on the bumpers or smacking the Blackbird.

I guess if I HAD instant info, I'd be speaking differently...But even then, there's a lot to be said about zoning out and tracking everything going on in your head.

As I type that, I realize I wish there WAS a way to pull up Deadpool status. I apparently hit 19 combos the other night, which isn't a lot, but it was more than the 15 stock! Had no idea...

I've never paid attention to the flashing apron. I'll have to check the combo stuff next time I turn her on. Thanks!

Rcade

Did you ever get any feed back if we are getting a fix for the 1.51 bugs?

Guess this comment wasn't correct. Stern dropped the (pin)ball again.