Quoted from PanzerFreak:Just read on JJP's Twitter / Facebook that they are streaming Pirates today
I would rather them say, they are shipping pirates today!!!
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Just read on JJP's Twitter / Facebook that they are streaming Pirates today
I would rather them say, they are shipping pirates today!!!
Just watched the latest stream and when you choose what award you want there is "start hurry up "what's that, and why would they make the hole in the ship smaller it's only been hit a hand full of times in all the streams and still waiting for a clip or animation to go with sinking a ship. Changing the ramps- I like the frosted look but would prefer metal maybe there's something behind them you need to see so that's why they're going clear.
Quoted from screaminr:Just watched the latest stream and when you choose what award you want there is "start hurry up "what's that, and why would they make the hole in the ship smaller it's only been hit a hand full of times in all the streams and still waiting for a clip or animation to go with sinking a ship. Changing the ramps- I like the frosted look but would prefer metal maybe there's something behind them you need to see so that's why they're going clear.
I asked during stream about animations with ship cannon and they responded with they are considering adding that.
Quoted from thewool:"It's your husband's life or your case of Wonka bars!"
If they get licensing approval to use movie assets such as clips, speech, music, characters, etc. I'm definitely 1000% in. Fancy if Pat was doing the design, you can see the tagline now... the Willy Wonka of pinball designing Willy Wonka!! This could be the spiritual successor to WOZ, chocolate factory under the glass, lick-able radcals, etc.
Ok now back to Pirates
edit: my avatar has been like that for years, coincidence?
First games off the line in 2021?
Quoted from LTG:The Chicago office is proud of the work they have done on programming for POTC and Hobbit, and have been showing it.
LTG : )
If the code progression on the Hobbit is a barometer, they’re probably making great strides on the JJPOTC programming as well. It takes longer than we think it should, but the end product has been very good.
Quoted from Psw757:I asked during stream about animations with ship cannon and they responded with they are considering adding that.
I sure hope some animations for firing the canon and hitting / destroying a ship are added. Right now the process of firing and shooting ships feels like its lacking a bit of fanfare.
Examples of what could be added.
1. Shooting the canon itself results in a quick canon ball animation going across the screen from right to left matching the direction of the ball as its fired towards the Dauntless. The front of the canon (side view) as an animation could even appear on the LCD once the ball is in canon and rock slightly back and forth matching the movement of the ship.
2. Hitting a ship results in the entire LCD having a glass cracking effect or perhaps the LCD screen changes to that of a ship haul and you see that cracking
3. Destroying the ship see's a clip play from the film of the ship sinking (or animation) along with lightshow
Quoted from PanzerFreak:I sure hope some animations for firing the canon and hitting / destroying a ship are added. Right now the process of firing and shooting ships feels like its lacking a bit of fanfare.
Examples of what could be added.
1. Shooting the canon itself results in a quick canon ball animation going across the screen from right to left matching the direction of the ball as its fired towards the Dauntless. The front of the canon (side view) as an animation could even appear on the LCD once the ball is in canon and rock slightly back and forth matching the movement of the ship.
2. Hitting a ship results in the entire LCD having a glass cracking effect or perhaps the LCD screen changes to that of a ship haul and you see that cracking
3. Destroying the ship see's a clip play from the film of the ship sinking (or animation) along with lightshow
The direct hit in the hole should have option 3 shown. There is some incredible footage in the movie of the dauntless getting broadsided and plenty where no actors or voices shown/heard. Just cannons firing with explosions and parts flying!
Looks pretty darn hard to get to the point where you can fire the canon. So def needs to be a reward.
Quoted from Psw757:The direct hit in the hole should have option 3 shown. There is some incredible footage in the movie of the dauntless getting broadsided and plenty where no actors or voices shown/heard. Just cannons firing with explosions and parts flying!
It should be very simple just use the footage they use for special.
IMG_20180715_144613 (resized).jpgScreenshot_2018-06-23-16-15-15-65 (resized).pngQuoted from PanzerFreak:LCD screen changes to that of a ship
I really like the idea of the small screen showing footage of the ship blowing up as well so you know you've got it if you don't have time to look up.
How about ships shooting cannon balls get those scenes after you score 1 hit, but the ship blowing up when you hit a bullseye and sink the dauntless with 3 hits?
I disagree with those who say the hype around POTC is gone. Let's say some ship in Aug and we start seeing footage by Sep. At that time I will immediately become highly interested in and will be following closely. How closely you ask? Like white on rice! I think most others will too. So it is like the hype is curled up in a cave and hibernating. But once Fall arrives and you poke hype with a stick, he'll be out in full fur.
In the meantime I've watched streams by top players (JJP Software/Designers team). Heck, JJP is even using a single disc pinball machine in their streams now. I've played a handful of games on JJPOTC with earlier code, but after looking at six streams with the most current code (each twice), I watched the rules, features and mb's get programmed in real time. Very cool process but if you can't take the heat .... just wait for it to come out. Don't wast your time watching any more of the streams. All I will say is that if you loved JJPOTC before, you'll worship it now. If you were neutral but interested in getting one before, you'll be excited to add one whenever you can work it out.
Now is time to patiently wait for things to happen. Play some other pins, enjoy the Summer heat and put all things in your life into perspective.
Sometimes the waiting for a new pinball machine to be released is the hardest part - t.p. (r.i.p.)
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:How about ships shooting cannon balls get those scenes after you score 1 hit, but the ship blowing up when you hit a bullseye and sink the dauntless with 3 hits?
Now that is what I’m talking about... would be perfection! Might even need a short ball hold to enjoy that a bit.
Quoted from Psw757:Now that is what I’m talking about... would be perfection! Might even need a short ball hold to enjoy that a bit.
I can't believe when you asked them about it they said they were" considering" it it's a no brainer it has to be done and they are obviously allowed to use the footage the game needs more atmosphere as it is
Quoted from gliebig:Is the cannon shot Pirates SIM card shot? Doesn't seem like it's made much.
No. The SIM card is for multipliers after completing modes. The cannon shot is to get 3 points to start movie 1 multi-ball.
Quoted from Zavadoza:No. The SIM card is for multipliers after completing modes. The cannon shot is to get 3 points to start movie 1 multi-ball.
I meant make-ability(sp) of the shot.
Quoted from gliebig:I meant make-ability(sp) of the shot.
I made the shot about 50% of the time to sink the ship, while on DI I hardly ever make it from the upper flipper. So for me it is easier but ... I read somewhere recently that in the production model the hole for sinking the ship would be smaller. That could just be a rumor that someone started and posted and I'm just stating it as no one else has responded on the make-ability (a possible false rumor on that change ???).
Quoted from JY64:Deleted post
The JJP Software is the software guys in Chicago. The other JJP is the NJ Factory. Two different places, two different news sources and two different announcements.
LTG : )
Quoted from evh347:Email from PinballStar today...
Awesome !
Hey Joe, we're going to need a lot of Pirates Totes too !
LTG : )
Quoted from Guinnesstime:Fix the rings and all is forgiven.
Curious, did you play the game with the rings?
Quoted from LTG:Awesome !
Hey Joe, we're going to need a lot of Pirates Totes too !
LTG : )
+1
Quoted from LTG:The JJP Software is the software guys in Chicago. The other JJP is the NJ Factory. Two different places, two different news sources and two different announcements.
LTG : )
A good way for many to miss out on news
Quoted from JY64:A good way for many to miss out on news
Follow the one you want. JJP Software for software updates. JJP for factory/production updates.
LTG : )
Quoted from JY64:A good way for many to miss out on news
Chillax, you are on Pinside, nothing will by you.
Man, I saw all this activity here today and I for sure thought there was an announcement regarding production.
I should have known better!
Soon... that could be days, couple weeks or couple months! All depends on how you define soon, lol.
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:Chillax, you are on Pinside, nothing will by you.
You think "A good way for many to miss out on news" is worked upon Pinside that's funny
Quoted from Pinphila:At this point, they need a twitch stream of them actually building this game.
Yep - good idea!
Quoted from gliebig:I meant make-ability(sp) of the shot.
SIM card is not hard to hit. And I have cliffy's on the hole too.
Quoted from Zavadoza:SIM card is not hard to hit. And I have cliffy's on the hole too.
Wow,there’s a first!
Quoted from Zavadoza:SIM card is not hard to hit. And I have cliffy's on the hole too.
Video or it didn't happen..
Quoted from Zavadoza:SIM card is not hard to hit. And I have cliffy's on the hole too.
Pro then?
Doubt I will ever achieve showdown because of the luck factor on the sim
Quoted from Zavadoza:SIM card is not hard to hit. And I have cliffy's on the hole too.
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MT1 (resized).jpgMT2 (resized).jpgMT3 (resized).jpgMT4 (resized).jpgMT5 (resized).jpgQuoted from Psw757:So what’s the word with today’s stream?
Same old shit or something worth seeing?
The only thing I took from it is we are So excited to get this dam game it will be worth the wait and also, Keith is a pinball playing Machine!
Quoted from Psw757:So what’s the word with today’s stream?
Same old shit or something worth seeing?
Was just another day for them to hang out and play. Probably will be 2.0 code by the time it ships.
Quoted from evh347:Email from PinballStar today...
If this is true, it looks like Butch was dead on saying August way back in March. Voice of experience nails it.
Late notice on streams. I check thread and it says , starting in 15 min. At the time that was 2 hours old.
Little more heads up would be nice.
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Quoted from pinlink:Why are you here?
I follow Stern and JJP on FB Twitter and Pinside I am sure there are many others that do the same. The fact that my post stating that JJP having two Twitter accounts has been deleted is stupid as well as I am sure there are many that do not know of the second Twitter account and are missing out on news. Deleting the post may keep people in the dark.
Quoted from JY64:The fact that my post stating that JJP having two Twitter accounts has been deleted is stupid as well as I am sure there are many that do not know of the second Twitter account and are missing out on news. Deleting the post may keep people in the dark.
Sounds like a cover-up to me, twotwittergate?
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