It's happening very soon.

Yeah, looks like July-Aug. timeframe depending on model. Around the same time as Star Wars according to the info posted on the Belgium forum.

Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=4603

Has anyone ever seen an issue where one of the color changing "eye" leds in the lower playfield didn't sync up perfectly with the other leds in terms of color. It changes colors but is a slightly different shade than the others. Would just replacing the individual light board solve it or do you think it would be an issue with a node board? thanks.

ACDC uses this. I think this would be considered a node board but I'm not really sure? Description is an LED Lamp extension board:

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/520-5331-00

Thanks. I know I could just try swapping 2 of the led boards to see if the issue travels but will probably just pickup a spare board to see if that works. Here's a pic. Colors still change but the shade is off a little

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Yeah. I'm hoping one of these takes care of it. $11 isn't bad.

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/520-5333-00

I think at some point he'll do a final ACDC code release but I wouldn't hesitate to sell ACDC in favor of TWD. I own both and TWD is the better game all around and in a league of it's own. ACDC is probably still my 2nd favorite Stern though.

Yep. Nerf Hells Bells, balance out the scoring of the other songs a final time and a mini wizard mode for completing 6 songs and the code would be perfect!

The biggest change for me is that it took away the temptation to play Hells Bell's all day if I wanted guaranteed big points. I used to always start with War Machine and then play HB for the rest of my game, now Ill mix it up a lot more and actually play BIB. I still tend to gravitate towards a handful of songs but I'm getting to experience more of what the game has to offer. I like the extra strategy with the Devil Horn shots now as well. If you can get to where you can use the VIP passes to extend multipliers it can be quite lucrative!

If Stern were shipping games with clear plastic crossover ramps people would be modifying them with metal and accuse Stern of cost cutting. I'm happy with my metal crossover ramp.

The auto-launch mech in the vault is the newer "improved" version. Also different lockdown bar mechs, smaller subwoofer in Vaults. The Original also had incandescent flashers and my guess is that the Vault uses LED flashers throughout?

There are some minor differences. Different autolauncher, different playfield windows, different cab speaker, etc. I'd rather have an original just because I think games were more solidly built 5-6 years ago. Better cabinet and playfield wood, more solid feel. Newer playfields seem to dimple and chip a lot more. My ACDC playfield still looks like glass even after 6 years. I also prefer the non removable playfield window since it doesn't require any maintenance or leveling. The new windows area bit clearer looking though. I've also played a couple of the LUCI VE's and they do seem to play a bit different for some reason? I've had friends comment on this as well but I'm not sure what the reason is?

I just installed a Stern translucent apron in my game and think it would look even better if it was lit. Anyone have any quick instructions of what needs to be done and purchased to tie this into either the cannon or ramp flashers? Thanks!

Thanks! Will these work?

https://www.cometpinball.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=MTX6SMDPAD12V

Or these?
https://www.cometpinball.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=MTXCOB12V

Mine (original run premium) only hits the sling if it's a weak shot. If I hit the left orbit solid it will always come down to the right flipper. Sometimes I can combo this into hitting several left orbits in a row. My pitch is around 7 degrees, not sure if that makes a big difference or not?

I have both games side by side in my collection. I play both games about the same but would give a slight edge to TWDLE as far as being my favorite. I think the rules are slightly better and I like that there are multiple attainable wizard modes as well as a theme you can really get into like Horde vs. ACDC which is more scoring based and just has one incredibly hard to get to Wizard mode. There aren't many games I'd get rid of ACDC for but TWDLE is one of them. Good luck!

I would check to make sure that it's pitched and leveled correctly. ACDC is a game that seems to play better the steeper you set it. If it's pitched too shallow you get more side-to-side action which results in more outlane drains.

Agreed! Let's not second guess the master (Lyman). He has put more thought and care into this software than anyone. If he doesn't use every insert to it's full potential (cannon inserts), than I trust that he has a good reason for it. The software on this game is already better than any game not named Walking Dead. When he finishes OI Mania and puts the finishing polish on the game it could very well go down as his best game! It's already a masterpiece and those of you calling his code uninspired have no idea what you're talking about!

Agreed. I really want to like Metallica as I like the band and art better than ACDC but the game feels like chopping wood and doesn't have the excitement and smooth layout of ACDC.

TWD is Borg's best layout and Lyman's masterpiece. My all time favorite game and really the only game that comes close is ACDC! Just need Lyman to finish that code and put it over the top...

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Congrats on your future purchase. I wish my first pin would have been as good as ACDC! One of the best games of all time. I've got a regular Premium with the LUCI translite which is my preferred package.

Adjusting song completion down to 6 shots makes a huge difference in getting to Encore. I wasn't even close on stock settings but making this one adjustment makes it so that I can get to Encore fairly regularly if I try for it.-just get really good at shooting that right orbit shot.

Just curious what the attraction is with the crossover lexan ramp? I haven't seen one in person but does it look better? It kind of seems like it might cheapen the look of the game as the lexan looks like a cost reduced version of the stainless ramp. I have a feeling if these games came out with clear lexan from the factory that people would be upgrading them with stainless steel to make them seem more "metal". Usually stainless is preferred over plastic.

It may be one of those things I need to see in person to appreciate.

It works but every once in a great while there will be a frame that isn't colored but it's barely noticable. I would recommend using one in the game on 1.70.

You may need to re-flow the solder joints on the opto board for the drop targets. I had a similar issue with my game and that solved it.

It's likely a connector issue. I had a similar issue in my lower playfield and ended up replacing the IDC connector with a molex and it solved the issue.

I wonder if there's any way we can convince Lyman to add "Encore" as a separate gameplay option at start? -similar to what is being done on Jurassic Park. Encore would be perfect for this since it's 3 ball and has enough depth to justify the option. Yeah, the points won't be as lucrative but it would be a fun way to experience the mode and practice for when you do get there during general gameplay.

I'd be thrilled if they did the following:
1. Fix OI mania
2. Implement live versions of songs
3. Make Encore selectable at game start (Like Nublar on JP2).

Pretty please Lyman!

That's exactly why the drummer wasn't included in the Vault.