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No doubt a biased thread here, but I’m hoping for some relatively objective commentary on why AFMLE is definitively the better game over MBRLE, especially in relation to my collection.
I purchased the MB NIB and loved it (very nostalgic pin for me), but since picking up a JP have barely played it. And only will when mates come around. The gameplay just isn’t catching my attention as much as JP. That said, last night I had a ball on it. It seems a very all or nothing kinda pin. Lining everything up can be extremely lucrative and fun, but typically (maybe it’s my skill set) it’s a bit of a let down.
I’ve got a fairly small collection:
1x Classic Stern - Quicksilver
1x System 11 - Whirlwind
1x WPC - Funhouse
1x DMD -RE - MB / AFM
1x LCD - JP
For variety’s sake I like different eras so I want a DMD, but I want a game that has that “one more game feeling” something that doesn’t get old (yeah I know that’s not completely possible). I could play either of QS, WW, FH & JP all day. MB I’d struggle.
So last weekend I picked up a AFMLE thinking it may fill the DMD era void. It fills the fast paced genre that I typically go for, but fear it’s honeymoon period may also be limited.
I’ve given myself a month to decide as financially having 2 LE remakes isn’t viable.
Which will stay and why?? Please be objective where possible
I find asking such subjective questions pretty cringe worthy, but appreciate your earnest replies. Thank you. Sadly they won’t be next to each other till I can shift my Whirlwind, I suppose that will being the best comparison.
Quoted from Valentino46:Hi guys, recently put 50+ games onto a AFMR - hitting stroke of luck several times per game - but it has never started video mode.
Am I doing something wrong?, or is this standard?
Congrats on your AFMr Valentino, can’t help you with the video mode sorry. Fingers crossed you can Rule The Universe before your AFM is confiscated Don’t you dare think about putting your name on that high score list 
Quoted from mrWol64:I'm late to your post, but here's another Aussies perspective..
my Collection is almost about the same size, and spread of era's as yours,.. PinBot, BOP, AFMr LE, BM66, TAG,... all have their attractions (and detractors),.. I played AFMr at Pincadia over several months,. and walked out feeling I just had to have it,.. so it was a buy ,... played MB there several times as well,.. and,.. no love ,.. looks great,.. but I moved on to play a JP, and the BK,.. which was fantastic,... AFMR just assaults and harrasses you with clever ideas and callouts, and that "just one more go" layout coz you know you can do better than the last game. The LE Topper is effectively a 2nd shaker motor when everything gets going. Bottom line,.. when the missus and I discussed going back to live in NZ,.. she said the AFMr and BM66 had to come with us,.. everything else she could live without (I can't tho),.. may be the answer is..which one springs to mind first when you think about which one you'd miss if it wasn't there,.. likely that first thought is your answer... go AFM !!
Appreciate the words
1 month later
I've had my AFM for maybe 1-2 months now, today I had the time to pop some pinstadiums on. Theres plenty of vitriol from the ol skool folk who can't stand them, but personally I love what they do. I wasn't expecting a huge improvement on AFM, but was super happy with the improvement.
I've added some iphone pics with the pinstadiums on and off. I've tried to adjust to keep the exposure as close to each other as possible. As a photographer by profession, I know it's not perfect, but it gives to me a very accurate indication of how it looks in person.
AFM_Pinstadium (resized).jpgAFM_Standard (resized).jpg
Quoted from Stuieb84:Does anyone know where to hook up the pinstadium lights underneath the cabinet so that you can get the most out of the stobe multibal and have the pin stadium lights go off during that mode?
So where do you have them connected currently? I installed them as per pinstadium instractions: https://pinstadium.com/installation-instructions-pin-stadiums/
GI will turn off during strobe multiball, the UV is attached to the alien ship.
2 weeks later
Quoted from PinballCoug:Is this what you're looking for?
[quoted image]
I'm not even sure. Looks very likely though... thanks!
Quoted from pintechev:I believe that the reason you cannot easily find that alert is because the root cause was eventually discovered to be an incorrectly manufactured ball guide around the pop bumpers that was interfering with the travel of the ball. A small number of games went out that way. If you cannot get the skill shot to make it around the orbit, open a ticket with CGC and see if your game is affected. I fixed a friends game and it was a simple swap of that metal ball guide and that fixed it all up.
That's exactly why the bulletin was of interest. I believe I have levelled everything correctly, but when going for the skillshot, the ball appears to get caught somewhere above the pops. Maybe 20% of the time, the ball dribbles around to the left, majority of the time it falls into the pops. I'm yet to set up a slow mo camera to see whats happening. Funny, my MBr did some thing very similar.
Quoted from pintechev:I would contact CGC support and explain what you’re seeing. It sounds exactly like the ball guide issue. But they will know for sure based on your serial number range, etc.
Will do. Cheers 
2 months later
Quoted from TheMickster:Also, don't forget, my Big O Jiggly Martians are a nice add on too.....
https://www.mickspinball.com/big-o-jiggly-martian-add-on[quoted image]
I'd never seen those... too funny
2 weeks later
Quoted from golfingdad1:Keep your AfM
You own R&M?
Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:Anyone own an AFM and Rick & Morty? I’m trying to track down a R&M but would need to sell my AFMLE to cover the cost. Any thoughts?
My collection:
AFMLE
JPLE
Whirlwind
Funhouse
World Cup Soccer
Quicksilver
Any owners of both?
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