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Quoted from pingod:Ban him from coming over again
I leave them on,gives me something to shoot for.
I usually beat them before I do a code update.
That's why I never put up any "threatening" scores when I come over... wouldn't be the polite thing to do! 
...move the Tron to the basement.
It already doesn't get regular play but as you say you won't recoup costs and may never get another one. 
Plus it's a feather light Stern game. 
I think you mean this article?
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/arts/pinball-wizard-mode-documentary-gagno-1.3577053
Quoted from TBatti:Shout out to Algrande for helping me out on the weekend. Thanks.
Also looks like a need a Stern flipper rebuild kit if anyone has one out there?
That guy is still alive? I heard he disappeared into the mountains of southern Alberta on some kind of "spirit walk" or something... 
( don't have a flipper rebuild kit, sorry )
Quoted from Arena:Beercade is open on Whyte Ave.
Wow, Edmonton is pinball nirvana these days as far as location play goes!
Wish Calgary had a better showing in that regard. We're working on it... 
Quoted from EvanDickson:I pulled the trigger on this yesterday. And then ordered mirror blades, an alt translite, a new plastics set, and cabinet decals. I can't wait to see my Getaway in a year's time!
Financially, none of this makes sense. HS2 continues to be a lower-cost WPC, even though almost everyone loves it. I'm not sure why that is. But pins aren't investments, they're toys. If you'll love the machine even more with a pf swap, do it!
It is a favorite of many, but there were also 13,259 units made according to ipdb.org. That's a lot!
I think that a really nice one would do okay in the right market, maybe not local to you though.
Anyway, do it for yourself and let the chips fall where they may...
Quoted from pingod:Happens all the time here to,most the time they are out of touch with the new prices. Base the price on NIB 5 years ago
Surprised most times the low ballers are someone you know.
I don't give them the time of day.
Sure Dan. $5500 for your immaculate AFM was a reasonable and fair offer! Now seriously, what time of day *is* it?? 
Quoted from algrande:I have one and I love it...great flow, lots of multi balls. Everyone that plays it seems to really likes it. No alien yet, we will see what is required to swap out the PFs.
Alien! Get the kit! Alien! Get the kit!
Quoted from Dee-Bow:Random question: Would you rather have 2 older pins or 1 new pin?! Say the two older pins were..i dunno, Johnny Mnemonic & Dracula ..and the new pin was Aerosmith pro?! Hmmmm
Has to be a pretty special new game to replace 2 others in my collection. Nothing special about newer games, really. I'm only spending x hours a week playing pinball at home, I have enough games that can entertain me for those hours, I don't need one game to do it. I often find as much enjoyment from simpler older games these days as more elaborate newer ones. I guess I've evolved as a player, or maybe I'm just getting old... 
We put a nice Black Knight on location at the Atlantic Trap & Gill in Calgary last night. $0.50/play.
Won't be there all that long so if you want to relive your early 80's youth, now is your chance!
Just wanted to point out that Steve Bowden's site "Fun With Bonus" has picked up Canadian Arcade's review of Dialed In:
http://funwithbonus.com/the-canadian-arcade-reviews-dialed-in/
Congrats guys, you've made the "big time"! 
I haven't had time to watch the review yet but it's in my queue.
Quoted from pingod:My DILE is shipping on Monday,come down and play some more
I'll come over and try it! I'll bring my kid's old Bob the Builder toys and we can mod that sucka' up! 
Quoted from Dee-Bow:ok ..still haven't heard Tommy's big announcement yet.. so time to speculate! I figured he either stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last nite, or he saved a ton on his insurance by switching to Geico. Of course , this is just speculation!
Since he was recently spotted in China I'm going to guess that Nitro is going into pinball parts sales for Canada in a big way. I hope I'm right, paying the US $ penalty and especially the ridiculous shipping fees to Canada from existing parts places is brutal, a "local" source would be awesome!
Quoted from dirkdiggler:Ah, the mirrored ceilings at luckys. Memories
Lucky's...? I thought that was Dan's place. 
Congrat's to Team Calgary, well done guys! 
Quoted from dirkdiggler:Looks like a great lineup. So jealous. Now the burning question. Does pingod own shoes?
Nah... but I don't think any of the "Gods" do.
Quoted from puck:1st - Darren K (Calgary)
2nd - Derek T (Edmonton)
3rd - John K (Calgary?)
4th - Doug T (Calgary)
Tom B and I were in the finals. but there were better players today. Lots of pinball this month so it's a marathon. Next week PinGolf then the one only flipout!
Congrats to Darren aka pinchamp !
The pinside name finally earned.
To be fair, pingolf tournament was there first, these newbie Calgary tournaments just crammed themselves in rudely.
But it would be good to spread things out a bit.
Quoted from aeonblack:It is 150 usd...as a starting price, not including shipping. Add in any coloured flashers and the price goes up. Add in the gi adapter, and the price goes up. I think you could homebrew it for pretty cheap, but I'm lazy and have enough work to do on my machines as it is lol
Seems like a pretty slick rig, but too $ for a cheap guy like me.
Plus, I'd be very leary of any mod that depends on the availability of a mobile phone app. to configure/function. How many years will the app still be supported for? And what happens when it isn't?
Having said that, I'd like to rig my own similar solution on the cheap. I'd be interested in how they are mounting the light bars, maybe you could post some closeups when you get it?
Quoted from smokedog:11 AM qualifying. 2 strike heads up match play follows.
You guys aren't concerned with the prospect of an Albertan crashing your tournament and potentially taking home the SK title (and vis-a-versa for the Albertans)?
I know it's a sensitive subject with some US states, where out of staters show up to try to win the state title because the competition is less intense than in their actual "home" state.
Quoted from trueno92:In CALGARY!
Hey guys I'm visiting calgary and wanted to know how you guys get your parts?
I'm looking for fl-11629 coils... anyone have a lead on a pair, local to downtown? Any pinball arcades anywhere? I fly out tomorrow.
For the coils you could call SML Entertainment (formerly Southern Music), they will probably run you $20 each.
Quoted from pinball_customs:Bottom line -- Player 1 has a monopolizing contract with Stern, and they actively enforce it. Many US distribs have gotten in big trouble from Stern for selling to Canadians thanks mainly to Player 1 whining to Stern about it.
Sounds like we should hold a very public boycott of Player 1 across the country until Stern relents and gives Canada a number of distributor options, similar to the US. When they stop selling games they'll start paying attention.
Quoted from trueno92:Sml wanted to charge $40 for flipper coils.
True story
Each or for 2?
Quoted from JoshODBrown:For shits and giggles, I contacted SML this afternoon and they quoted me $8499 + Tax for a new Guardians Of The Galaxy Pro! That's cray cray
Hey, those expensive mall stores (not filled with pinball machines) don’t pay for themselves.
I’ve gotten smaller coils from them before ran $20 and got me out of a pinch. That’s just ridiculous though.
Quoted from pingod:Free with scratches,at least I give mine away if they are scratched up at all.
I’m still rockin’ that free “scratched up” glass you gave me. For awhile there it might have been the nicest glass on any of my games... 
I'm thrilled to announce that TNA has arrived is ready to go on location!
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Welcome to the Future! Total Nuclear Annihilation pinball arrives that the Atlantic Trap & Gill in Calgary this Friday.
Come out this Friday, February 16th between 7pm and 11pm for friendly drop-in match-play on the game that is the talk of the pinball world.
TNA will be 2 credits for $1 all night.
Highest score of the evening wins a $25 Trap & Gill Gift Certificate!
TNA will be remaining on location at the Trap & Gill for regular league play, etc. as well so if you can’t make it Friday, drop in anytime afterwards.
Quoted from pinchamp:Yeah with no ramps and no toys and not a really inspiring multiball it seems a bit shallow at first glance but the action is fast paced down below, lighting the grid to start the reactor is risk/reward type fun...Getting to the top play area and working it is satisfying. I only played 4 games and I must admit the layout was different. A cool alternative in a large collection as it plays nothing like a stern or a Williams game. Not sure it had a huge “one more game” appeal as it did seem it was just reactor after reactor and multiball after multiball... each one being more shots to get to but still the same shots to do it. I did get a few “passwords” as I progressed but I have no idea what that does or if u can do anything with those. Potential for sure IMO.
From the wiki: Total Nuclear Annihilation (TNA) is a perfect example of “Simple to learn, difficult to master”. The game play is deceptivly simple, but is loaded with behaviors aimed to press the competitiveness of the game in a head-to-head scenario. Timing, pressure, and reaction are the reoccurring themes in TNA.
See http://tiltforums.com/t/total-nuclear-annihilation-rulesheet/
Btw Your score indicates you blew up 3 reactors, the final digit is the number of reactors you’ve destroyed. Keep playing, it grows on you, definately a more intense experience that most other games.
Quoted from Pinhead306:Next Thursday is Queen City Pinballs 4th tournament. It will be held at the Black Arrow Social Club at 639 Victoria ave. Games go on freeplay by 6 and tourney matches start at 7. Great food from Pho Milu which is attached and great local beer from District Brewing for only 5$. Hope to see you guys out there. Come support local Pinball. 10$ entry fee, all skill levels welcome.
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Uh, city/province?
Quoted from northerndude:The Queen City
Rhymes with fun
Lol could have been Victoria too.
Quoted from Fifty:Hi guys,
I won't take up much of your time. I am just trying to get the word out, so if this violates any thread rules or pisses anyone off please PM me. I am trying to raise funds for a show in Canada's Capital that was scheduled, ready, and setup, but never got to open it's doors.
Read and see it here; https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ottawa-pinball-show-cancelled-by-tornadoes-help-a-brother-out
Thank you for your time and support.
https://www.gofundme.com/opgs-strikes-back
Donated! I hope you guys can keep the dream alive there that was some amazingly bad luck.
Quoted from TBatti:Am I reading it correctly you can put an online bid now?
Buy them Tony - buy them all! 
Quoted from aeonblack:Big thanks to all the Calgary folks who made it out this weekend for the tournament! Had a blast, as usual.
Thankfully my dumb ass remembered to record the stream this weekend, so you can check out all the footage here:
https://www.twitch.tv/diehardpinball/videos
There's lots of periods with no commentary, but for all of the finals we had full commentary.
Thanks for hosting an amazing event! It's always a great time when we get to hang with our northern pinball brothers and sisters.
The Arkadium is an incredible new venue for anyone in Edmonton region. 50 pins and 60?+ classic arcades, reasonable bevy prices. What more could you ask for?
Quoted from Dee-Bow:Hey guys, what do i use to save a peeling backglass? Just starting to peel on the bottom corner and want to try and seal it to prevent further damage.. i mean besides duct tape of course![quoted image]
I've used Krylon Triple-thick spray glaze successfully several times in the past. It's an old technique that was/is? very popular.
https://www.krylon.com/products/triplethick-crystal-clear-glaze/
You can get it at Michaels (hobby place).
Here's a video how-to:
You should never leave a real backglass in a non-climate controlled environment (either before or after spraying it) where it will be exposed to extreme temperature variations or the paint will still come off the glass, but this will hold it in place if you look after it.
Quoted from Dee-Bow:sorry to see Josh Brown (Canada Arcade) on the national news.. Calgary got hit by a storm and hi house was getting pelted with hail and severe rain.. hope everyone is alright man..
Here's the link:
Quoted from luch:wasn't it called Pinbar ? saw the CBC clip too
That was Josh's basement, nice collection he has.
Luckily the people and games came out okay. Insurance will cover the rest hopefully. Major PIA though...
Quoted from JoshODBrown:Literally every car that was outside parked around our block had a smashed windshield or back window (or both). The hood of my van looks like a new Stern playfield after 200 plays.
Oof, that bad huh? 
Nice that you've kept your sense of humor through this.
Quoted from Pinhead306:Are there any pins at century casino in Calgary right now?
Yes, there are 10 games on site there now, most of this list is correct I believe: https://pinside.com/pinball/map/where-to-play/13257-century-casino-calgary-calgary-ab
Quoted from pins4life33:First of all I want to give a huge kudos to Nitro for getting the machine out to us so quickly, you guys are awesome!!!
Sorry wasn’t able to do unboxing stream but here are the pics.
Unfortunately, the bad news is we won’t be able to stream any action for you because the right flipper is so weak that you can’t shoot the left ramp. So our techs are going to have to look at the issue and determine what the next steps are.
My initial thoughts are:
First of all I am a huge GNR fan, and went to the Not in this Lifetime tour so super excited for this machine. However, I have never been a real JJP fan thou their last three entries have been much better for gameplay. So I went into this with lower expectations due to my past experience on their machines. I can tell you I am very surprised that there are a lot of satisfying shots on this game and when both flippers have max flipper strength I think it will be fun to shoot. The music, sounds, video and light shows are absolutely incredible you really want to get into a song multi-ball on this game, there is no game ever made that competes to what they have done here. However, I am super disappointed with the sling strength on the game I usually have a ton of sling action on Sterns and this game at max slings feels like an old Gottlieb that doesn’t have any (okay not that bad but it isn’t good). I had to crank up every coil to max just to get a little action on the machine. Unfortunately because there is such little action I believe it will be a long player and while that may be good for some people I really don’t like that aspect of it. I am going to have to pull all of the outline posts and rubbers just to make it playable. On a pinball machine I want to feel that I am in danger every time I miss a shot and on this machine I feel I can brick all day and not lose the ball. Now again I reserve my right to change my opinion when I see both flippers work properly if this game on max coil strength stays like this it will be one of those games where I just won’t be interested to play. One of those games that looks like a million bucks but plays like a $10 bill. I did turn off the add a ball feature on the Multiballs and did enjoy that a lot, much more single ball play, and there are a lot of Multiballs but I turned down all of the timers on ball saves so had no issue with that.
Overall I really love the theme and have no issues with the layout and code. But mechanically so far this game is a complete fail.
Like I say hopefully we can get it working right and see if we can get it to where it gets a fair shake I am not giving up on it yet. There can hopefully still be adjustments that can be made for slings and flippers to save this one.
At this point I don’t think we can turn it on as it would be embarrassing to allow people to shoot it in the condition it is in so once we figure it out and get it working we will announce it on our Facebook page.
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Possible issue with the source AC power feed? I know I've never played a JJP at a show that felt right because of that, but in a private home (or at the casino) it is always much better in terms of flipper power, slings, etc.
Quoted from algrande:wow that sounds fun, maybe add a few 2x4's for extra joy
Hey Al, not everyone wants their WH20 scoop nerfed so a toddler could handle it. 
Quoted from pins4life33:"Potential future YEGPIN" I dunno does that sound promising, not to me it doesn't lol...
So you're saying there's a chance... 
Quoted from extraballingtmc:Sooooo how tf do I play aiq pro?
Just shoot the flashing lights for awhile until you get bored, then sell it and buy DP.
Quoted from extraballingtmc:Ok these are the best answers! Lol yeah deadpool is pretty fun, maybe cuz it’s easier? Already have jp and still loving it, had almost a year now.
Maybe aiq is just too hard for me idk
From watching the streams I thought it would be too easy. Endlessly looping the centre ramp, over, and over, and over, and over...
Maybe it was because the top players on the planet were playing it, but looked pretty boring...
Quoted from shaub:But for one weekend, that dingy hotel was paradise!
...the dank sewer smell in the back room went nicely with the quality of my play in the tournament that weekend.
Good times though - got to play the snot out of the TBL that Tommy brought out, that was a treat, haven't seen another since.
Quoted from dirkdiggler:Semi auto, fully auto .does it matter? Sorry I'm not a gun nut. Some lowly rcmp officer has guns with clips in it. I've been around 40+ years, involved in two riots and the cops never had machine guns or semi automatic rifles. Just thought it was strange and wondering what the laws were about carrying these guns, that's all.
How could you tell they were full-auto? Very unlikely to be case. No law enforcement agency is going to deploy full-auto firearms. I've seen the tactical team in Calgary deploy into a quiet neighborhood from their scary armored transport with some pretty extreme looking firearms.
Quoted from Stretch7:Everyone start setting up burning barrels on your driveways and start burning your trash. See what city does then.
Sounds like you guys need your taxes raised so you can afford timely garbage collection services.
Quoted from Dee-Bow:What is a waffle you ask?! It's a 1 in 69 chance to own a pinball machine at a very reasonable donation depending on the value of the pin..
Pick a number 1-69 @ $$$ / spot
Donations to be made only after all 69 spots are full and must be made within 24 hrs after waff1e is full. This would run based on the next power ball drawing. (Wed and Sat evening is the drawing)The First White ball drawn would be the winning number (1-69)
We could use the same format.. winner pays for shipping or free pick depending on who is hosting the draw..
So, a $2000 pin would be $30/spot.. a $4000 machine would be $60/spot & so on. First come first served on each number .. everyone sends the funds once all 69 spots are filled. I'd love the chance to own a pin for under $100.
Sounds like a scam...
Quoted from Dee-Bow:if you don't trust the host then definitely don't get involved.
I dunno man, every time you visit my house you leave with one of my games!
Quoted from Dee-Bow:That's about when i went! I remember seeing CCR ! (without john fogerty tho) i also heard they stopped the tractor rides after someone fell off and was ran over in the process
Quoted from northerndude:Yeah, you're right. We had a beer together man, don't you remember?
Dang, should take this to PM, lol
C'mon guys, cut the bullsh*t. This definitely sounds like a "if you remember it, you weren't there" kind of experience.
Quoted from Dee-Bow:Yes, phantom looks awesome! Definitely want to get there to play all them beauties and support them.. ill probably leave the Roughriders jersey at home tho!
That's good advice wherever you travel...
Quoted from Boat:Give me a break, it took me 5 mins on my way to work. No need to photoshop.. used a service online
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Also for what it’s worth I’m guilty for many of these
I can't believe nobody remembered to add "Documented HUO", whatever that means...
Quoted from FlipperFreak:We do sell the Pinball Life ones as well as others. This is the first I'm hearing about any type of quality issue. Please contact [email protected] with pic/description and we'll gladly replace. Thx, Tommy
Tommy, I've got dozens of balls I've purchased from Nitro over the years that are all worn to shit, scratches all over them, etc. Can I get those replaced too?
Quoted from Anony:Thanks I appreciate that, probably not necessary though.
Maybe you more experienced users can help me with this one. Unfortunately I can't get my camera to focus in a way to show them, but after playing less than 50 games on a Metallica premium which has the newton cube there are small flat spots on the ball making it feel dimpled like a golf ball. I noticed it on two balls so far, not all.
I hadn't noticed this on any other balls I've used in the machine. It made me think these ones may not have the hardness of the others I've been using. If I'm wrong and wear like this is expected from a newton cube then I apologize to Nitro for not looking into it more before opening my mouth!
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No, 50 games is nothing. I've had balls develop facets like you're describing over thousands of games, but not 50. Definitely something off there. Did it happen to more than one ball?
Quoted from koji:IDK about Ball Baron.. they are shiny as heck, but I was really sad to see this.. thought it was a bit of wax until I took it out and gasped.[quoted image]
Ouch! I've never had a ball that lost a chunk like that before.
Quoted from Tranquilize:I'd just do it yourself. I've done a couple, and it's really not that bad. I've also done spot clearing for partial repairs in my basement.
For a full clear, you can get away with a makeshift paint tent outside on a nice calm day if you don't have a garage, but a garage is ideal.
The biggest issue you'll face (as Tinn mentioned) is the chemistry. Some clears will eat/bubble some paints, especially acrylic paints. Some will only do this with thick first coats and/or certain colors. I find that a test board is really important. Just paint a test board with all the paints you plan to use, let it dry and clear it. If it works on the board, you're good to go. I'd also do a small test on the PF paint as well. After that, its just the slow process of spraying thin coats and high-grit sanding.
In the grand scheme of restoration, I found clear coating to be one of the easier steps when I thought it would be the most challenging.
Just don't skimp on the respirator.
Quoted from PinPickle:I got my covers in. Happy with the design of most. Simpsons and Cactus Canyon could have been better and he would have changed it but I was fine with what he proposed.
Quality is great, very soft, wont leave waffle marks like my rubber covers. Will still use the old covers to lay tools on. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Love your carpet!
Quoted from rwmech5:Heading to Calgary this weekend, going by the hidden spot. Has anyone got an update on what's there? I think a couple machines have moved on. Any other decent places to check out? Pinbars games are a bit rough and Brewcade is ok. Thanks
https://www.pinballmap.com/map?by_location_name=The+Hidden+Spot
I read that Brewcade changed owners or something, so not sure if it's open at the moment or not.
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