If anyone is thinking of leaving the club, I am looking for a pro within a drive of Plymouth, WI. Let me know. Thanks!

Finally played the new code. It's glorious. Thank you for the early Christmas present Stern crew!

Surprised this big of an update was only a .01 bump in the code number. Can't wait to see how it evolves up to 1.0! Great work Tanio and team!
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Great update even without any added modes! Love the extra ball mystery and especially at 75 weapons. Playfield multipliers for weapons is also awesome, but I'm not sure how realistic getting 200-300 weapons is. Maybe that will get adjusted at some point. I agree that will make late game jackpots huge, but I'm ok with that. If you are having a good enough game to get there, bigger scoring should be your reward. Makes sense to me.

Also good that snikt multipliers last longer. Anyone know how long? In my opinion those damn things could last the entire ball. I'm usually lucky to get one once per game.

Mechsuit getting a little more focus is great, and the balancing all seems good.

Can't wait to see the last two (?) modes implemented. I'm assuming/hoping MegaKrakolodonus Rex is the reward for beating both Quests. Anyone know how Mr. Sinister levels work? I know getting to him requires finishing all three battles, Sauron, all three battles again with Sauron, and both quests (right?). Does Mr S level 2 start as soon as you beat level 1, or are there additional qualifications to start 2?

Great game...I love seeing how it is evolving.

Yeah...shaker integration is one of the best. Well worth it.

The fake knockers aren't quite as bad if you turn them to low.

Not sure about huge scores, but George Gomez himself mentioned that the game plays best a bit steep, around 7 deg. Disregard the bubble level in the machine...they are never accurate. Check the angle on the playfield itself. The Katana ramp is hard, but a clean shot should make it more often than not. Sloppy shots are not going to cut it.

Nice update. The stacking is awesome and doesn't seem to get messy. Glad Mr S is a bit easier to get to now. I feel like I was never close before, whereas I just had a good game and just had to finish T-Rex to get to him. Adding a second phase (Clone) for finishing the second battles is great. Feels like a nice balance for all skill levels now, with Clone being really hard, but seemingly not impossible for a decent player. Really liking how this game is shaping up!

I will also echo that I'd like to see an adjustment for the GI in Disco. At the very least they could leave it on but dim it down to 25% or something. But a setting would be the best solution (maybe let us pick on/off/dim).

Anyone have issues with Lil DP dropping trapped balls straight down the middle? Obviously not a big issue when multiball starts, but anytime a ball is released from behind the drops, it's going straight down without a huge tilt inducing shove. I tried a slightly larger (cliffy) post sleeve on the right side where the ball rests, but that didn't do anything. I'm considering doing some bending on the metal side wall, but I haven't taken it apart enough to see if that will mess with the opto that is there or not. Anyone already deal with this? I'm at about 7 deg, which seems to be the sweet spot for the shots.

Thanks. While my drop targets work fine (knock on wood), I will make sure they are sitting flush when down and are not contributing to my problem. Will also double check playfield level, but I'm pretty darn anal about that, so I do not think that is my issue.

I had no idea there was a ball saver. Will check it out. Thanks!

edit: Just checked. I'm not seeing it. I see a ball save for Frenzy/Bounce, but not for when the ball is released when a LilDP mode is not lit. Oh well. If I am missing it, please point me to the adjustment number.

Yeah...I never thought much about art blades. Then my Deadpool came with these. Now I want them on all my machines. They look so freaking good and really finish the look. My other machines look naked.

MEGAKRAK!!!!!

Oh man...that lug definitely screwed you by breaking off flush. Maybe if you can "dig" enough of the buried end out to solder to you could get by, but I'm not sure that will be possible. That's just bad luck. At least it should be a fairly cheap fix...just a bummer having to wait for the part.

No need for Novus 2 for typical cleanings unless you have some stubborn dirt. I like to use Novus 1 for this...if anything at all. Most of the time a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth is all that's needed. Good rule of thumb is only use a cleaner if needed, and then only use as strong of one as is required.

Per Stern on Facebook:

Deadpool v1.01.0 Notes

= Lil’ Deadpool =

We have received reports that in Deadpool v1.01.0, Lil’ Deadpool modes are starting at unexpected times. This behavior is the result of the following change to the Lil’ Deadpool Lock Device: “If the ball is not successfully locked within 4 seconds of hitting the Lil’ Deadpool target, start the next qualified Lil’ Deadpool mode.” The intent of this change was to compensate for cases in which the Lil’ Deadpool drop targets did not successfully catch the ball or the ball did not come to rest on the Lil’ Deadpool lock opto. An unintended side effect of this change is that if the Lil’ Deadpool stand-up target is not adjusted correctly, it can be falsely triggering from playfield vibration, which will eventually lead to a Lil’ Deadpool mode starting unexpectedly in v1.01.0.

If a Lil’ Deadpool mode starts on your game without any hits to the Lil Deadpool stand-up target while it is lit green, we recommend you check the adjustment of the Lil’ Deadpool stand-up target switch.

We will release Deadpool v1.02.0 early next week which will restore the previous behavior to give customers the option.

= Settings and High Scores saved between code updates =

Note that once you have updated to Deadpool v1.00.0 or later, settings and high scores will be preserved automatically when you update your machine using a USB stick.

This would explain why some are having a problem and some are not.

On a different note related to the last paragraph, I know they have been adding the functionality to preserve settings and scores. In my case, all my settings held, but my scores did not, they all reset to the factory defaults like they used to. A buddy of mine said his were preserved, right down to the last game played. Any ideas why that might have happened? I'm not too worried about it, but found it strange.

I would almost put collecting your allies before starting a mode into the risk/reward category. They can be super helpful and lucrative to have with you, but when I make a conscious decision to go for them, I usually end up screwing up and not even getting to the battle. I usually have better luck just powering through the battles alone or with whoever I started incidentally.

Been thinking about upgrading my pro to a premium (or LE, but $ difference is likely an issue). Anyone in/near WI thinking of downgrading? Mine is HUO with art blades and a shaker. Shoot me a PM if anyone is interested and we can discuss cash difference and other details. Thanks!

In the utilities menu you should be able to reset factory defaults which will do it, otherwise I think there is a reset just for scores. Poke around in the utilities section...pretty sure that's where it is.

If you liked it on 0.95, you are in for a major treat once you play one that's been updated. 0.95 was still missing half the game! You didn't get to see the glory that is Mechsuit Multiball, Berserker Rage, Megakrakolodonus Rex, Sinister Clone, Final Battle, a completely revamped T-Rex quest, tons of animations, sounds, speech, etc. So much changed in those last few updates!

I didn't think you could get to Final Battle without Megakrak?

Oh...sorry. I saw you say you got to final battle above and assumed this was the same game. Both great accomplishments. Enjoy!

I would tend to agree with this. My usual strategy is knock out Juggernaut right away with Lil DP. Makes it pretty easy. Mystique can be tough, and is a good use of Booms. Sabretooth tends to be a bit easier overall.

As for more celebration...I would say getting to fight Sauron is a pretty darn good celebration.

Man do I miss this game. Can't wait to bring it back into the collection.

Check your goodie bag. I thought I read somewhere that all of the pro flat plastic characters that were left off of or replaced on the prem/LE were included in case you wanted to add them. I'm assuming that includes DP in the hammock, but not sure.

Cool that it's there...bummer it doesn't look good installed. I wonder if there is anywhere else it could be placed with a little modification. I loved that little guy on my pro, and if I ever upgrade it would be a shame not to have him there.

Cool. Could you reposition the Dazzler light, or add a secondary one? Not sure how it's set up...

Yes. Will cost you a dollar and like 2 minutes tops.

New shooter springs are $0.95.

Are you sure that isn’t just mylar around the pop area lifting a bit? It looks as if it’s nicely cut around the lane guides. I’m not sure if they came with protected from the factory or not but I know many games do.

Yes, you can remove it and replace if you choose too. I would personally leave it until it peels much worse. You could also try carefully trimming off the peeled part. And if you do remove, you really do not need to replace in a home environment, but of course it doesn't hurt to have.

I would not try ironing it or any other craziness. That solution is for clearcoat issues, not mylar (disclaimer, I have never tried it). Mylar is basically just a clear sticker over a (usually) smallish area. It is not the same as clearcoat.

That's a good idea. Don't get too crazy with the heat though.

If you decide to remove it, look up the freeze method. That is my preferred way. Easy-peasy.

That will almost surely warrant a new (unpopulated) playfield. Cliffy also makes a protector that I believe would cover that damage.
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Uggg...Nedry is at least 50% of the reason I had to get rid of JP. LOL

As for Deadpool...I never thought any of the callouts got repetitive...but I guess if any of them really bother you, you could probably change them with Pinball Browser. For me the callouts and overall humor are one of my favorite aspects of DP.

Side note, if anyone is sick of their DP and interested in SW...please check my ad.

Oof...that's a tough one. Can't lose. They are very close in my mind, but if forced to choose, I would have to go TMNT. That game is a damn near perfect in my book. So is DP, but for me personally, TMNT is just a hair better.

If comparing each machine pro to premium, I would say TMNT's "upgrades" are less meaningful than DPs. I personally think both are fine as pros, though many feel DP premium is worth the upgrade. I am still torn if I am going to go with a pro or premium when I buy another DP. I am perfectly happy with my TMNT as a pro.

I am looking to get back in the club. If anyone is considering selling (somewhat local to WI), please let me know. Leaning premium, but will consider pro or LE depending on price. Hit me with the BOOM!

Make sure your sling posts are tight (as well as all the other posts in the game). Stern is notorious lately for not tightening much of anything down. I've had multiple games where posts were finger tight or worse. If your posts are wiggling around and crooked, they will launch the ball more easily. Also make sure the rubber is the right size and sitting correctly. That said, some games are just more susceptible to sling airballs than others. Usually turning the power down a few clicks helps enough, but the right angle will still launch one.

I am 95% sure those aren't "first edition", but rather the LE blades, which you will not get other than buying an LE.

I had a similar issue hooking two SPIKE 2 games up to one sub. I finally tracked it down to a ground loop issue. Putting one of the games on a cheater plug eliminated the loop and fixed it. Two SAM machines or one SAM one SPIKE never gave me an issue. It is also possible that some subs are better at isolating the two inputs than others.

Correct, with a cheater plug, one game is not grounded. That...isn't an odd thing in my basement. I'm guessing my house isn't rare among older houses with inconsistent (or non-existent) grounding.

There is lots of conflicting information out there about the use of cheater plugs. It is really no different than any other electrical device that only uses a two prong plug, including pretty much every EM and early SS machine. Obviously draw your own conclusions about the safety of using them.