Creature from the Black Lagoon
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Quoted from zr11990:I can't wait either. I should have bought one when Mike made them but this looks like it will be better. No offense towards Mike's product intended of course.
We'll see, these video mod proposals come and go, but only MikeD has actually come through with a great mod. I'm hoping this new one makes it to market and takes MikeD's ideas to the next level. Again, we'll see...
If this mod turns out nice it will sell a ton regardless--there is a lot of pent up demand since MikeD went on hiatus.
Quoted from Audioenslaved:Check and mate. And the game goes to Canada!
We gave the world Elle Macpherson
Maybe not--best I can tell, you guys are responsible for this...
The world famous, and HOF WWE boys from down under (I think, their origins are a little nebulous), The Bushwhackers, of course!
Quoted from grandDD:I am interested, but why there are no videos of the final product?
Some have been asking for videos of what this mod actually does for a long time. None have been forthcoming.
Everyone has been all amped-up and ready to order this without seeing any video of how it actually works. Cart is way before the horse, here.
Quoted from robotron911:...So what if it's not done yet. Hell, you can't get the CFTBL tail lightmod and the maker doesn't even communicate with people for 6 months or longer, yet no one criticizes him.
If you want to bring the light panel mod into this, Jeff gets a free pass because he has proven himself with at least three runs of an exceptionally high quality product and stands behind it. Still waiting for a video showing how this proposed mod actually works.
Sooner or later this thread was bound to implode. Happens when it takes over a year to get the mod to market. Let's get some video up and get this moving!
The mod creator doesn't owe us anything, but don't keep dragging this out and getting everyones hopes up if you are not gonna follow through and deliver. This has been going on for a year or so, "progress is being made", every little detail of the development has been talked about, photos posted, "it's being tested by my friend"--but still no video of it actually working. Hopefully this will work as advertised and be brought to market--the demand for this mod is obvious.
Quoted from Rascal_H:Punch Out in a Creech?
Maybe a nod to the MikeD mod, runs during the drive-in peeper fight.
There is some minor delay in the start of the videos, but once MikeD explained to me how things were triggered, it made perfect sense and I forgot about it. The only really slow vid is the "Shoot the Left (or Right) Ramp". If I recall correctly I believe it was because the Ramp videos have the lowest priority and often there is more than one video that has been triggered. Something like that. Looking forward to the completion of your mod, I never thought it would happen.
The Ice Cream graphic will be fine no matter which one you use--flip a coin, choose one and get this to market!
Looking forward to the first install report with photos and video, great news this is finally available.
No one has seen this mod actually working in a Creature. To say it is an upgrade from the original video mod is absurd. This really looks like it has potential, but let's see how it works.
Quoted from Robertstone0407:I’m fine with any video content I’d just like to see a working product installed in a game
I'd say he has valid point--we are way overdue to see video of this mod installed in a game.
Quoted from pinballsp:...As for the purchase of a pinball Creature to have it here and be able to do my own tests, the deal is practically closed....
Nothing is ever for certain, always promises coupled with some wiggle room.
Quoted from flynnibus:Two weeks ago... it was only connecting the cables...
I'm waiting for "The shrink wrap was the wrong size, and the manufacturer in China said he will not make more of this particular color for 6 weeks. I'm also trying to source a titanium plumb bob for the tilt mech. I should have this up and running in 8 weeks or so--but that gives me more time to tinker with the videos--so a big win for everyone!"
Quoted from russdx:I'm waiting for lots of new creech mod threads to appear now the OP has the creech machine
No need for new mod threads, it is just being added to this one. There is always hope of more threads, however...
Quoted from nwpinball:Can I ask, if you aren't interested in the mod's development and buying it, why are you constantly on this thread complaining about it? Don't like it, don't buy it! It's a drag to read through all this crap when the rest of us just want to see the mod progress and ultimately get finished. I like seeing the video updates and progress, I'm in no rush.
You sir, are in luck. This is the right place to be for those not in a hurry of seeing anything completed.
Quoted from zr11990:Again the vid is awesome but we have no way to play them on our machines
That's why the OP bought his own CFTBL so he could install and test this mod himself--and show us how it works. Should be back up and running by now, right?
Quoted from PhillyArcade:The delay on early release is he needs to sift through all 45 pages here and find all the haters and the "this will never happen" and block them from getting one of these kits!
I've already blocked myself...
but I'll certainly offer congrats if/when this is ever completed.
My second cousin on my mom's side (the black sheep side of the family) was on vacation in Spain (he says he was on vacation--he was probably running from the law). Somehow he obtained a photo of the mod being turned on for the first test!
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Shocking--another delay. Just a thought--remove the smoky window, trigger a few switches and shoot a short video with it off.
I think you are being a little harsh, as we have been assured we will see this working 100% right after that new lagoon window comes in........ummm, wait a minute--how many weeks ago was that?
Quoted from Compy:Hats off! Very well done, looks fantastic! Can't wait to see the video!
Get in line, we've been asking and waiting for a video of this working in a game for over a year. Nothing but delays and excuses.
Quoted from roar:I'm going to guess there is no window in there at all right now!
Video's do look pretty badass... as much as I like playing creature with the stock hologram and believe that less is more when it comes to video usage, video's like to say which ramp to shoot may actually prove to be more than just a distraction... I mean creature does kind of yell at you on which ramp to shoot... I'm rambling, still photo's look great.
Looking again I think you are right, which would explain why the images are so clear.
Quoted from Compy:The original MikeD mod is affected due to timing changes to eliminate strobing/flicker in the new LED code. The mod software would have to be modified to detect timing changes on the strobing signal. I can publicly say that we did reach an agreement to license and re-run MikeD's mod on our new control system (unaffected by software upgrades) so that CFTBL owners could have a replacement. We have displays sourced, brackets made, cable harnesses designed and boards en-route.
However since PinballSP is so close to launching, getting good pinball press coverage and his videos are top notch... combined with the fact that we don't want to launch scuds and start a race to the bottom, we've deferred the launch of that product depending on the needs of the market.
-- Jimmy
If the strobing code could be turned off in the menu (as an option), wouldn't that solve the problem? I have all incandescents in my pin, anyway.
Update: Soren said it would not be realistic to do this and that he has an idea of how to address the issue. Looking forward to the fix.
Quoted from bsbdmd83:same with me Tom. I just cant justify it without some feedback. And as I said if it were amazing, there would be so much chatter about it...
It may be amazing (who knows) but i suspect no one actually has it yet.
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