Great to hear

Thanks for the comment. Hearing things like this does make all the effort worthwhile

So i'm working on adding the ark control in to the main multiball now. I've also been working on making the game a 5 ball game as standard aswell so that it gives more flexibility with modes and stacking the multi balls together etc. Seems a shame that 1 trough switch was assigned just for signifying an ark reload. Also it means that the trough has to be full before the ark can be reloaded. So this would mean the ark wouldn't be reloaded until the player was down to 3 balls. My code will reload the emptied ark as soon as mulitball ball save ends and a ball enters the trough.

Screen shot of some note for the code handling the logic. Things get complex real quick.

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I think we could actually make it a 9 ball game in total. I have also added a game setting to set the max ark balls so you can choose how many it will dump out into multiball once the 'extras' are qualified. A lower number will speed up reload even more and also change the game dynamic. Nice to make it user changeable.

video of the new ark test mode in the service mode - https://www.instagram.com/p/BTzZCqzlu2S/

I'm wondering if we might actually be able to store 6 balls in the ark to

Yes, you can store 6! for a total ball count of 11!

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Video here of the test mode set to store 6

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVXimcDHlrg/

Yes, in the ark release mode of multiball you'll get whatever the ark is set to store, plus the 5 balls in the trough for some major carnage! (max 11 in total) Best order some more balls!!

I have an 'Ark Balls' setting that can be set from 2 to 6 so you can choose the carnage level for this mode.

To qualify the ark release you need to complete the JONES target set 3 times. At the next multiball start you'll get the full amount instead of the regular 3. A speech callout of 'you want to see it open aswell as i' will alert you to the qualification, along with some flasher and lamp effects at the ark.

First in game video of the ark control working :)Full 11 play play !!!!!!! Notice how the balls are reloaded seamlessly in the background as the multiball continues, negating any game play delay or 'pausing' requirements whilst the ark is reloaded. This has not been easy to achieve but I think we are there now!

Audio is little off in the video so please ignore that. I am still adjusting my stream settings etc. Aiming to get some live streaming of the latest updates going this weekend all being well, so look out for them on twitch (twitch.tv/mypinballs) Love to see you subscribe

Update v0.6.0 is here

v0.6.0
- Changed game to store 5 balls in trough : Games must hold 5 balls in trough from now on
- Added Ark Test to service mode
- Added Ark integration to multiball mode - Yay!
- Added Ark Balls Store setting to Service mode: adjustable from 2-6
- Added Ark management to game
- Added Skillshot Mode
- Added service mode settings and test numbering
- Added an option to reset/clear all service mode audits
- Improved Ball Search
- Improved service mode settings adjustment ordering
- Improved 8ball lamp handling in Jones mode
- Improved super jackpot handling in multiball. Super Jackpot is now only available during the active multiball it was qualified in
- Improved system handling of corrupted game and setting data files. Files are now deleted and recreated from template automatically
- Improved super jackpot handling in multiball. Super Jackpot must now be achieved within the multiball mode it was qualified in
- Fixed a bug in Ringmaster where the main mode music would not start
- Fixed a bug where the jackpot speech call awards would not be called for >3X multiplier
- Fixed a crash bug in multiball where the regular jackpot was trying to be lit beyond the 4th on sucessive starts and not starting super jackpot

Attempting to write v1.0 of the full game rule sheet, whilst watching the gp today.

First version (v1.01) of the full rulesheet is done.

You can download it here is you want to read it -> http://mypinballs.com/files/indyrules101.pdf

New Update

v0.6.1
- Fixed a crash bug with trough eject bounce back where the new skillshot mode would try to be added twice
- Improved the Ball Search mode to handle more bounce back scnearios - Though games should really be properly restored and stern's upgrade kit part no 520-5078-A4 fitted
- Improved ball search operation after game play ends

I would like to make a point again about stern's own service kit part number 502-5078-A4 . I have talked about this before, but this kit is essential for trouble free trough and ball launch operation. All the code in the world cannot solve basic stern design issues and faults. Also worn mechanisms or old tired games will not operate correctly and need to be 'shopped' or rebuilt accordingly

Check me out playing the hell out of my Stern Indiana Jones pinball rewrite (v0.6.2). Playing it for a good hour and half to find bugs and also trying to break it. No crashes. A few minor things found to tweak Some good games played and some not! My playing skills were tested!

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/187559649

v0.6.2 will be coming in a few days. Adding a few more tweaks to it. The CV homage mode will be moved to be a secret alternative to Jones vs Aliens to, as there's 2 slots left in the 4th film section that need to be worked on.

v0.7.0 will be next and i'm aiming to get this out before christmas for everyone It will add the path of Adventure mode. I've been working out the rules for this for awhile now in terms of the best way to implement it. Some of the earlier ideas went in to the steal the stones and 3 challenges modes, so i've got something cool nailed down now.

Re: any bugs, if you spot anything where you know what you hit to cause it or the series of shots then let me know. Also it is best to include a 'log download' from the service utilities menu with the report straight after it happens etc. As you can see from the streamed video though, I can't find anything crashy wise!

Play tested the latest update last night

The changes for v0.6.2 are looking like this, may add a few more things in first, or do another incremental update before v0.7.0:

- Fixed an issue where the playfield lamps would not update properly after a successful skill shot
- Fixed an Issue with the start & tournament button being flashed within attract lamp show patterns
- Improved the flashing of the start button to signify game ready for free play and also coins
- Fixed an issue where the attract lamp shows would not restart after exiting the service mode
- Fixed an issue where the ADVENTURE lamps would still override active ark modes running resulting in missed graphics
- Improved the eject speed form the grail scoop whilst dog fight is running
- Improved flipper rules for better deactivation during video modes if flipper is held up at start

Also, working on some new t-shirts to promote this rewrite and my company in general. I'd like to know who would buy one. Christmas gift? This range is going to be fully vectorised dot matrix graphics. I may do others if there is interest.

The first on one in the works is the replay graphic Will be printed on a green t-shirt (and possibly other colours)

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v0.6.2 Update is now available for download

Update notes are finalised as:

v0.6.2 Update
- Fixed an issue where the playfield lamps would not update properly after a successful skill shot
- Fixed an issue with the start & tournament button being flashed within attract lamp show patterns
- Improved the flashing of the start button to signify game ready for free play and also coins
- Fixed an issue where the attract lamp shows would not restart after exiting the service mode
- Fixed an issue where the ADVENTURE lamps would still override active ark modes running resulting in missed graphics
- Improved the eject speed from the grail scoop whilst dog fight is running
- Improved flipper rules for better deactivation during video modes if flipper is held up at start
- Improved the display setting defaults for a better starting alignemnt position

Now onto v0.7.0 and the POA addition

Have it laid out on a green shirt to match the original bgnd, though can do black as well

Update on the code front. The v0.6.2 update is now live and makes a nice update for everyone over the holiday weekend

There will be one more update before christmas that i have planned and that will be labelled as v0.7.0. It will be including an updated and improved POA mode. The premise of this is that you complete ADVENTURE from the green stand ups and start by shooting the right ramp. The ball is held on the ramp momentarily and then released as you are presented with 6 lit arrows to shoot within a preset time. Completing all 6 shots lights the ramp again to progress up a level. JONES targets are strobing. Hitting the lit JONES target will complete the level you are on instantly. There will also (maybe not straight away) be a way to earn smart bombs for use in this mode from other places in the game to. Smart bombs are used via the tournament button as per the Jones vs aliens mode.

A sneak peak of the code dev

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I am adding in 4th film stuff. Currently there are 4 jackpots in multiball before the super jackpot (1 for each film) The 4th film icon is represented by an alien head. There are also 2 of the 4 film modes written for the fourth film. These are Warehouse Raid and Jones vs Aliens. I am in 2 minds about adding 2 more modes from the fourth film in, or using these 2 slots for modes from the 5th film that is in the works! Once the 5th film is out, then i'll probably also update the multiball to have 5 jackpots before the super!

Nearly finished the first pass at adding in a new POA mode for v0.7.0. The before christmas release was too optimistic but aiming for Feb now. Its coded but i'm not 100% with it yet, needs a few more tweaks!

Also whilst i've been testing, i've found a few more little bugs including another one that could cause a mode to end as soon as its started! Worked a little to on the choose wisely mode to improve the randomness and sequencing of the grail cup order. Makes it a little better now each time. Also synced the 'chosen poorly' speech a little bit better with the video

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Update from me.

Been testing the upcoming 0.7.0 update out along with working on a few new hardware items.

Found a few bugs in other modes that i've been ironing out

The new POA mode is now working pretty well and interacting with the other game features nicely. Things get complex pretty quick with stacked modes and what happens when other modes start or are lit. Of course you could just make things mutually exclusive but that not how i've created this or how i wan thte game to be. I much prefer features to be queued or paused when not able to be stacked so you don't lose things you've qualified etc.

Current update list for v0.7.0 is

v0.7.0 Update

- Added Path Of Adventure Mode. Shot Right Ramp to Start when ADVENTURE letters are completed
- Improved randomness of Choose Wisely sequencing
- Improved Speech sync in Choose Wisely for 'Chosen Poorly'
- Fix a bug that could cause a mode to end as soon as started (Another one!)
- Improved the timing for ball eject when Get the idol is completed
- Improved the Flasher use for POA ready and Adventure Continue
- Fixed an issue with Warehouse Raid where the multiball ball save wasnt working for the 1st ball drained
- Improved interaction with starting a mode and adventures that are continuing

If everything checks out over the next few days (this weekend) then i'll be launching the update at the end of the weekend.

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Update v0.7.0 is now out and available for download from the shared area

Update notes:

v0.7.0 Update

- Added Path Of Adventure Mode. Shot Right Ramp to Start when ADVENTURE letters are completed
- Improved randomness of Choose Wisely sequencing
- Improved Speech sync in Choose Wisely for 'Chosen Poorly'
- Fix a bug that could cause a mode to end as soon as started (Another one!)
- Improved the timing for ball eject when Get the idol is completed
- Improved the Flasher use for POA ready and Adventure Continue
- Fixed an issue with Warehouse Raid where the multiball ball save wasnt working for the 1st ball drained
- Improved interaction with starting a mode and adventures that are continuing
- Improved the eject from the grail scoop after video modes are finished. Eject now runs same as other ejects and with the proper delay.
- Added some extra clearing of tracking flags for multiball end where the players ball ends before multiball has a chance to be properly started. This could have caused extra balls to be served and autolaunched to the next player on a multiplayer game. Rare event but still possible!
- Fixed a bug with some music scene restarts where the wrong music was being restarted

I have also update the rule sheet document to include the new Path of Adventure mode.

See here for an excerpt

Path of Adventure!
Complete green A-D-V-E-N-T-U-R-E Targets to lite path (Right Ramp). Make Right Ramp to start. The ball is held on the ramp momentarily and then released as you are presented with 6 lit arrows to shoot within a preset time. Completing all 6 shots lights the ramp again to progress up a level. JONES targets are strobing. Hitting the lit JONES target will complete the next available arrow shot for you instantly (from left to right). There is also a way to earn smart bombs for use in this mode from other places in the game. Keep an eye out!. Smart bombs are used via the tournament button as per the Jones vs Aliens mode. A Smart bomb will instantly complete the level you are on and lite the ramp for progression to the next.

If you go to this show, play the game !!!

then post your thoughts on my work. A labour of love for the last 7 years!!

Some good progress on the rPi build today. Been testing this idea out for the last 3 or so years every time a new machine is released.

see here on my instagram account

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgjW8oIh1JO/?taken-by=mypinballs

Still trying to optimise and drag every last bit of horsepower out of this little thing. If it works out then this could seriously reduce the cost of kits

Video of Indy running from a new raspberry pi. Got it running pretty nicely now with a lot of recoding of the display engine. (Sound quality on video isn't the best but thats my lack of twitch stream skills!)

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/244272576

The latest videos are on my twitch channel.

https://twitch.tv/mypinballs

There are also load of videos on my youtube channel from various points in the development

https://youtube.com/mypinballs

Full rulesheet in PDF format is also now available from my website homepage or here directly - https://www.mypinballs.com/files/indy-rules_v102.pdf

Working on some new things for indy.

First up is some good old house keeping. Adding another test to the test modes. This time, trough test. You can test everything via the other std switch and coil tests, but this is nicer and is useful for helping solve niggly trough problems. As games get older this is more useful to.

Some screenshots of the dmd screens i created today.

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Some screenshots of the test working on my dev laptop

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v0.7.1 now out to testers. Some niggly bugs squashed in this update If all good from feedback then i'll roll it out to everyone else

Update notes as follows:

v0.7.1 Update

- Fixed a bug that could cause Choose Wisely to end immediately (when started immediately after a non timed mode)
- Fixed a bug that could cause random completion of unplayed modes after choose wisely ended immediately
- Added trough test
- Fixed a possible crash bug with Castle Brunwald where the mode count flag was not resetting properly after a game
- Added support for raspberry pi computer hardware (model 3b+ only)
- Added new desktop support for raspberry pi computers (model 3b+ only)
- Fixed a bug that caused the score on warehouse raid to add 1 point extra than it should, making the general score and match display look odd
- Fixed a typo with Ringmaster mode startup help text