Hey Paul, thanks for coming to our seminar!
Quoted from Paul_from_Gilroy:It sounded to me like dots colorization will be available in the initial release (either built-in, or as something you can add, possibly from an external vendor).
Correct. This is currently being worked out. Nothing set in stone yet, depends on peoples' availability to get the dots colored and coming to an agreement.
Quoted from Paul_from_Gilroy:It sounded to me like the Hotel Lex might use an LCD instead of mechanical reels. At first I was lukewarm on that idea, but not any more. An LCD opens up intriguing possibilities for enhancing the game.
Believe it or not, I was luke warm to it initially as well. I love the mechanical reels as much if not more than anyone else, however after messing with some mockups, I agree that this can really be an enhancement to the game in a much more interactive way compared to the physical reel set (only used in a mode or two).
Correct. For some improvements, we're talking minor color updates and tweaks to emphasize some of the elements that are easily lost in the translite art, and to eliminate the drabness from the color of the cabinet.
For much farther reaching deviations, we're looking to see whether or not some old Chicago Kingpin art that was commissioned from Dave Christensen could fit into its own package.
Quoted from Paul_from_Gilroy:I was secretly hoping to hear a "blockbuster" announcement about a manufacturing partner, but that hasn't happened yet
You and us both! Sadly, we don't want to make any announcements until things are set in stone, much like we did with the trademarks. Too many empty promises from previous attempts by others, so we're dotting our I's and crossing our T's. Not only are we trying to find *a* manufacturer, but we're trying to find the *right* one.
While we were at TPF, we all spoke as a team about being more forthcoming with updates, including photos, videos, etc. We know a lot of people love to go on the journey with us, and love the historical aspects of something like this, so we'll try our best to deliver there. Unfortunately, some parts (contract negotiations with licensors, MFGs, suppliers, etc) aren't really that exciting.
More to come!
-- Jimmy