The flip side of this is that a lot of people don’t delete the old versions and it can be very hard in code to definitively tell what’s the “latest” file on a USB drive. And do you even WANT the latest to install automatically? What if you are trying to downgrade?

Doing it like this prevents people from accidentally bricking their machine, sort of making it harder to update on purpose.

I will say that overwhelmingly the over-the-air update model is vastly superior - Multimorphic introduced this last year, as did JJP (maybe stern too?). If Spooky knew they would be doing such frequent updates I’m sure they would have (or did?) considered adding this capability, but it’s a lot to take on. They ramped up considerably just to get the games out.

That’s why you’d name the code with a time stamp. Then it’s just browsing the directory and looking for the biggest date when listing the files.

Also makes it easier to downgrade by knowing which updates are which instead of all of them being named the same.

You're in France and you're still checking Pinside right now Go enjoy vacation! Or at least answer in French

I’m sure that I’ve seen this but don’t have time to go through thread to find it. If this screen is here after update and won’t load game did something go wrong? What do I do from here? Thanks

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If you go to the game support page on our website there will be restore instructions on there for you. If that doesn't work you can always contact support!

The TGV is fast but it's still a long way from Nice to Paris. We just passed the Alps. I'm currently eating some fresh olives and working on the next game.

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PS: Order us some nice chairs from the Deeproot Auction. I'm jealous of their chair game.

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I noticed that too. I think just about everybody goes for the secret skill shot, right? The only time I get points for a regular skill shot is by accident, so I never bother selecting one now.

Cool wanted to be sure it wasn’t just
me. I’ve also noticed if I go into menu at any time and get out it starts a game automatically?

Awesome, thank you very much!

Currently, the highest bid item there is our AMH, at $1k. Woot!!! Beating the raza prototype by $200

Is Judith Myers the secret one?

I don't think that will last. I bet there will be a lot of individuals shopping for some Deeproot souvenirs. Own a price of infamy.

I dunno. I suspect anyone serious about trying to get those boxes of junk will be waiting until the last second.

Personally, I'm tempted to just go slap a 4k bid on the AMH because we all know it will end up over that anyways. I'd love to have an AMH, but not going to kid myself that this one will be any cheaper than any other one, especially with that 18% buyer's premium.

It might be neat if the shaker motor was enabled with the three green flashes of Hedge MB. It could softer and increase until the MB (that would be the fourth shake that could last a bit longer).

I select the middle drop for the big points every ball. I half plunge and let it dead flip and control the ball. Line up the middle drop and hit it pretty consistently. 1.5 mil then 3 mil then 4.5 mil. It’s easier then going for the ball lock. And you can enable ball lock by hitting the tombstone shot I think 3 or 4 times anyway. Maybe 5 not sure. Doing very well last night!

any idea who deeproot contracted out to make their subs? those don't look like bad little wooffers. . .

Anyone else lose the shot values on skill shot after 1.06b? The shots light but nothing on the screen?

Yes, happening for everyone I believe.

I always select that middle target as well. It would be helpful if you could use the left flipper to quickly switch over to it from the first starting skillshot target (cycle through the targets counter-clockwise). That said, maybe they should randomize the values so that you don't always go for this one. That way if it is the least valued skillshot and you still decide to try to knock it down to get the center shot into the house that would be an extra chance that you would have to take.

Played a good 2-3 hours on the newest code last night. Hadn't played for a couple of months due to studying for a professional exam. Man, this pin was kicking my butt since I was so out of practice. I steadily was getting the muscle memory for the shots again though. Got Jack O Latern multiball a couple of times. The new code is really improved, as others have said.

I also rebalanced it and adjusted the "House" playfield as per the posted youtube video, and it is shooting a lot better. Might still need some tweaks.

That right orbit is still a bitch, but can hit it sometimes.

I installed the knife shooter rod. Looks great, but a little rough on my hands playing that long. I might round off the edges to make them smooth. Any others think this too, or do I just have delicate baby hands?

I’ve found spinning it 180 degrees and pulling it back with my thumb and pointer finger help. But yes, it starts to make my hand sore. I considered putting a normal plunger style on it.

When is Stalker Mode supposed to unlock now? I was somehow able to play it yesterday on ball 2 after only playing, and failing mode 1 on ball 1.

Had a good game last night spoiled by another unending 1-ball multiball, this time it was Jack-o-Lantern. I played the remaining 1 ball a bit, then finally let it drain to verify no balls were stuck. Nope.. multiball ended, ball ended, game ended. The content is coming along nicely but the glue holding it all together needs attention...

I've seen this as well during Hedge multiball. drains down to one but the multiball continues on. looked in the trough and saw all the balls except the one in play. I don't know what causes that, but I'm glad I'm not the only one. Once that one ball drained, the game knew all the balls were in the trough and it moved on to the next ball. multiball ended.

I have had a couple of games where I hit the pumpkin scoop during the 're-start hedge multiball' and it doesn't restart the MB. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Balance just paid for #403 w/ butter to PinballSTAR. Estimated to ship end of April.

Let me know if anyone's stats needs updated

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1qmdtDvuk62JFZw37fpdjzsIlL39_C04ODX8jIrNOc/htmlview

My CE#317 was purchased through kingpin

I purchased Halloween CE #439 from jk2171 who purchased it from geekedonpinball

I have #83.

I'm trying to track down who has #1127, because I want to trade mine for that #. But it is not on the data sheet. Hopefully it pops up before I get mine.

How do you move it?

Undo the two screws on top and pull it straight off. After that, replace it where it should be (it is probably only 1 tooth of the gear off).

Hopefully May for 481

584 (Spooky)

I'm a friend of Mike's who has 1127. Message me and I'll send you if Pinside name.

Interesting …I’m in the high "300"’s direct from Spooky & still haven’t received any payment due or options email yet.

Same. I'm not even good at pinball and the 9mil from skillshots is like half my score in a good game.

Just received my email for butter-non butter this morning. I am #376 direct. I asked to be pushed back to 900's as I am not ready for mine yet.

Got butterbox email for #364 an hour ago from Spooky. Goin’ butter.

I am 853 with nitro if you’d be interested in switching

Is the multiball insert fixed?

I took over #209 through Pinballstar (butter cab)

#382 Butter/ No Butter Email today!

Yep

Anyone want to take a guess to when #750/770 will be built? Then we have to wait for shipping to the UK, not sure how long that takes.
It was going to be May from the figures at the start but can’t see that happening, not in a hurry but looking like it’s getting pretty good.

I am #251 and the insert IS NOT fixed, though according to posts here in this thread my machine was built well after the fix was announced. A friend of mine with a lower-numbered machine has the fixed insert.