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does the beta have a grand wizard mode?
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Quoted from palmab03:does the beta have a grand wizard mode?
Quoted from palmab03:does the beta have a grand wizard mode?
No not yet
Quoted from Jjlp:Thanks Mirco playfield... THIS is the reason i sold m'y CE. I was affraid playing it because i had issues AT each Time with Mirco...
This is typically wear on a game like this if not protected. Don't get me wrong, Mirco quality control with these PFs may have made it worst but it could honestly happen on any game over time.
FYI...
I guess random character select is left flipper 5x. I have not tried it yet but I did find this buried in this thread.
Quoted from JRBBRJ:I’ve always held left flipper and hit right flipper a bunch to start random select.
Aye - that be the proper way matey!
Arrr!
Quoted from JRBBRJ:I’ve always held left flipper and hit right flipper a bunch to start random select.
I'll give that a shot since the other way didn't work.
Thank You
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:Aye - that be the proper way matey!
Arrr!
That doesn't work for me either. What software code are you on?
I hold the left flipper and click the right how many times?
Quoted from VisitorQ:That doesn't work for me either. What software code are you on?
I hold the left flipper and click the right how many times?
I'm currently running the Beta software, but this method has been the way you start random character select as long as I can recall. And I bought my Pirates new when it was first available from JJP.
You're probably not hitting the right button rapidly enough. When you start a new game and it asks you to choose a character, while holding the left flipper button in, hit the right button (around 5 or so times) in quick succession.
It has to be turned on in your game's settings too.
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:I'm currently running the Beta software, but this method has been the way you start random character select as long as I can recall. And I bought my Pirates new when it was first available from JJP.
You're probably not hitting the right button rapidly enough. When you start a new game and it asks you to choose a character, while holding the left flipper button in, hit the right button (around 5 or so times) in quick succession.
It has to be turned on in your game's settings too.
Tuna_Delight is correct.
I'm in the beta but changed phones and can't figure out how to get my Telgram settings back. Can someone PM the beta 5 link to me? I'll either figure out how to get back into the Telegram group or email JJP, since I want to provide feedback for the beta.
Quoted from Frogman:I'm in the beta but changed phones and can't figure out how to get my Telgram settings back. Can someone PM the beta 5 link to me? I'll either figure out how to get back into the Telegram group or email JJP, since I want to provide feedback for the beta.
There is no Beta 5 code link. The game has to go to Beta and then update via the game itself to version 5 AFAIK.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Quoted from VisitorQ:There is no Beta 5 code link. The game has to go to Beta and then update via the game itself to version 5 AFAIK.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
You are correct. I just checked my machine and noticed an “update available” icon. Thanks.
Quoted from VisitorQ:There is no Beta 5 code link. The game has to go to Beta and then update via the game itself to version 5 AFAIK.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Only the original beta is linked on telegram. Once installed you opt in then everything is done thru WiFi
The key to the random select is you need to press and hold the left flipper, then quickly (while holding the left flipper) hit the right flipper five times. If this doesn't work, you need to release the left flipper and try all over again.
Quoted from Mrsiyufy:What is everyone on Beta 5 using for EQ settings?
I came here to ask this. I'm hitting up a friend who works in sound this week to come tweak it. I'll let you know what he comes up with.
Do the Art of Pinball sculpted plastics install on top the factory plastics or do you remove the stock plastics firsts ?
Quoted from Mrsiyufy:Do the Art of Pinball sculpted plastics install on top the factory plastics or do you remove the stock plastics firsts ?
They replace the stock plastics for the most part. It has been a while since I installed mine, but looking at it now, it appears the far left inlane plastic (sculpted woman figure) goes over the existing plastic.
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:They replace the stock plastics for the most part. It has been a while since I installed mine, but looking at it now, it appears the far left inlane plastic (sculpted woman figure) goes over the existing plastic.
Thank you!
Can anyone tell me where these art blades can be bought?
Thank You
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These looks similar but they are not the same when you compare them.
https://www.tiltgraphicsinc.com/product-page/jjp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-kraken-gameblades
Quoted from VisitorQ:Can anyone tell me where these art blades can be bought?...
https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/jjp-pirates-of-the-caribbean-kraken-holograffix
Yeah. I deleted my post because I found them shortly after.
It does not look like they come with holes cutout for the bolts, man I hate that. I wish JJP offered them like Stern does.
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:Not a big deal. Install the blades and then use an X-acto blade to cut the hole.
Perfect alignment!
Probably what I am going to have to do. I like the precut holes for alignment honestly.
My game came with a set installed but they need to be replaced. I should practice cutting holes in them before I replace them.
Quoted from VisitorQ:Yeah. I deleted my post because I found them shortly after.
It does not look like they come with holes cutout for the bolts, man I hate that. I wish JJP offered them like Stern does.
Send them to me. For a small fee I’ll cut them for you. Shipping is on you though 
Quoted from Tiltbob:Send them to me. For a small fee I’ll cut them for you. Shipped is on you though
HAH! I'm sure I can figure it out myself but thanks.
Quoted from FryDaddy:Don't you just love the haters that probably never played this game and keep giving low rating because they hate to see how much it is selling for.
One day hopefully they will grow up and become productive peace making adult citizens.
Listed a set of Rad Cals for POTC LE sometime back and forgot to list in here in case anyone is looking.
Quoted from FryDaddy:Don't you just love the haters that probably never played this game and keep giving low rating because they hate to see how much it is selling for.
Agreed. I’ve been wanting to buy this machine for a long time and finally bought it and picked it up this past Saturday. Whenever I would talk to people about this game they always say “it’s so overvalued”.
I get it isnt as inexpensive as most machines, but the value is insane. Easily one of the most fun games ever built. There is a reason the price is so high.
Quoted from OleSilverBalls:Agreed. I’ve been wanting to buy this machine for a long time and finally bought it and picked it up this past Saturday. Whenever I would talk to people about this game they always say “it’s so overvalued”.
I get it isnt as inexpensive as most machines, but the value is insane. Easily one of the most fun games ever built. There is a reason the price is so high.
Completely agree
Quoted from OleSilverBalls:I get it isnt as inexpensive as most machines, but the value is insane. Easily one of the most fun games ever built. There is a reason the price is so high.
Pirates may have been one of the first pins to jump to super high prices, but nowadays everyone who is selling a "Really Nice" pin thinks it's worth crazy $. I recently saw ads for a Demo Man asking $6500 and an IJ asking $17.5k! Such is life in the pin world these days.
Interesting read on Pinflation.
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/pinflation-2022-year-end-update/
FYI Guys.... For anyone who is running Beta code version 5 there is a headphone jack issue where the audio will switch over to the headphones but there will be no audio in the headphones. I spent the last couple days trying to trouble shoot this with the help of others to find out that it is a code issue so I wanted to let you all know.
Happy Sailing!
ps. The beta team is aware of this issue so hopefully it will be corrected in a future update as they did say they would work on it.
Quoted from arzoo:Pirates may have been one of the first pins to jump to super high prices, but nowadays everyone who is selling a "Really Nice" pin thinks it's worth crazy $. I recently saw ads for a Demo Man asking $6500 and an IJ asking $17.5k! Such is life in the pin world these days.
I love Demo Man, best pin for combos IMO and it's not close. As for IJ, I picked one up for $14k a year ago, felt a little buyer's remorse because it was so much for a mid 90's pin, but feeling really good about it now. Just wait for how much those will be selling for if the IJ&Dial of Destiny is a big hit. Heard the rumor this week that IJ&DoD may be the Stern pin for first half of 2024. Don't care what the price is, put me down for a CE. The dead period of pinball after the 90's left a severe lack of inventory for the amount of buyers we've seen the past 2 years.
Fontainebleau
Quoted from Tiltbob:Interesting read on Pinflation.
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/pinflation-2022-year-end-update/
hmm this isn't our experience seen from good old Europe where the "golden area" pinballs ( #MM ; #IJTPA ) and "jjp" (#POTC ; #WOZ ) pinballs are far more looked after than recent mainstream stern pinballs. Some sterns are exceptions ( #LOTR )
POTC is such an amazing game. Is it better than Godzilla, meh I'm not sure about that but it hard to compare because it is a totally different type of game. I just have so much fun playing it, I haven't had the desire to play something this much in a long time!
Quoted from VisitorQ:POTC is such an amazing game. Is it better than Godzilla, meh I'm not sure about that but it hard to compare because it is a totally different type of game. I just have so much fun playing it, I haven't had the desire to play something this much in a long time!
Couldn’t agree more. Both are Bolted to the floor. Chained and locked 
Quoted from Tiltbob:Couldn’t agree more. Both are Bolted to the floor. Chained and locked
I like them both a lot and have no plans to get rid of either but I would never say never.
Right now I am trying to build up my collection of games so I want to get more rather than get rid of any. I am interested in another JJP game but I am going to wait to see what's next before I buy another one of their games. I have an Elvira on order so that should be the next game for me.
Quoted from OleSilverBalls:I love Demo Man, best pin for combos IMO and it's not close.
Sold our DM some years ago, but I agree, great flow. Prior to covid and pins becoming collectables, pins sold based on playability and theme (and condition of course). That's why a pin like DM was $2400 - $2800, always... always 
Quoted from VisitorQ:Has anyone switch out the rubbers on their game to something other than clear? Looking for ideas...
I switched to regular white rubber to give it more of that classic B/W feel and take some stress off of the posts, but that's probably a more niche preference these days.
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The triumphant return of the 3 spinning disks in JJPPOTC. Shout out to my brother superdrummer20 and his 3D printer. And Patrick Dewane whose double herringbone planetary gear CAD model I utilized from grabcad.com.
Screenshot_20230211_132003_Gallery (resized).jpgQuoted from cliffordpd:The triumphant return of the 3 spinning disks in JJPPOTC. Shout out to my brother superdrummer20 and his 3D printer. And Patrick Dewane whose double herringbone planetary gear CAD model I utilized from grabcad.com.
Just spin or does earlier software support it ? I don't think later software supports it.
LTG : )
Quoted from LTG:Just spin or does earlier software support it ? I don't think later software supports it.
LTG : )
Just spins and looks cool
Quoted from cliffordpd:The triumphant return of the 3 spinning disks in JJPPOTC. Shout out to my brother superdrummer20 and his 3D printer. And Patrick Dewane whose double herringbone planetary gear CAD model I utilized from grabcad.com.
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Dude that’s amazing! Even if it’s not what it was ‘supposed’ to be it’s still cool just to add in yet another “lost” feature!
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