The AFMrLE at pinagogo seemed to be rock solid the whole weekend. It was played non stop the entire time, and I never saw it go down at all. I saw other new games go down a few times. I have read that it was solid at TPF as well.

It seems like the manufacturers may be getting these things way more reliable.

I don't know if MMr was able to do that at shows leading up to launch or not. I remember WOZ constantly needing work at shows when it was launching, but it looks like they have solidified their games too. I only saw dialed in go down once during the show, and that was only due to a spectacular beheading of one of the playfield toys. I was impressed with how stable the game was.

I am still trying to figure out how to pay for an AFMrLE without being irresponsible and dipping into savings. Being a (poor) adult sucks sometimes. lol

I think it was 100 SEs first.

We have different levels of savings. If I had more than a safety net right now, this would have been ordered the day I played it at PAGG.

If I had 5 years in savings, I have a pretty good idea when the job would go away for a little while.

And that would be after I paid off the house.

I hope those are next as well. I don't want any of them, and the last thing I need at the moment is another expensive pin that I want. lol That could give me time to save up for an MMr after AFMr before (hopefully) MB is out.

Those would be good to get out for the people who want them though, and would probably sell really well. I am interested to see if those games are as popular after the rarity is taken out of the equation. They are at #29, #44, and #79 on the top 100 right now.

When I played AFMr at PAGG later at night, I think the room was a little darker, and I did notice that the inserts seemed to be pretty bright. It might benefit from a couple of spotlights. I notice in games that I have put pinballbulbs kits in, there really isn't any harshness from the inserts because the added spotlights. brighten the non insert areas a bit, so it is not such a harsh contrast.

I don't know if I will be able to adjust mine that well, but I do know it will have that lighting as soon as it is released. When I played the game at Pagg, my only complaint was that the insert lights were a bit harsh. Those spotlights will take care of that problem for sure. The purple In the back looks ridiculously good.

I am still waiting on the request for payment.

Don't forget to install the new firmware first so you have the setting for the strobe.

I can't wait to see some hi res pics of the green. If I hadn't seen the green in person at PAGG, I would be second guessing my choice based on these pics. That black looks really nice.

You guys who can take delivery of a pin, then go back to work and wait to play with it are inspiring. I just can't imagine having that much patience. I usually just take the day off when I am expecting delivery.

I get normal packages at work so I don't have to wait. lol

I had the exact situation with AC/DC a few years ago. It was pure torture.

You can cancel the reservation if you end up not getting it on the day you thought. I can't remember exactly how long before the pickup time you have to cancel. 24 hrs would be a safe bet. Might be worth reserving now so you have it just in case. Reserve it for the whole weekend, and you can bring it back early to avoid the second day if that works out.