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Ok folks..... I've had enough of the where's the code, when is Stern going to release new code.....can we do something about this code....Can we fix this code.... all these threads achieve nothing but getting a lot of people on pinside annoyed, others get mad, other bash each other and in the long run nothing gets done.

So as of today.....Mark your calendars and do something productive....on January 31st I vow to post on Sterns facebook page and twitter feeds with something about finishing the code. And I encourage everyone to do the same. Mine will read something to the effect of:

"You keep releasing games but not finishing the code? What gives?? If you can create a new platform and 3 new games a year why can't you polish the code?"

I don't hold a particular hatred for Stern as I wait until the code is polished before buying there games but I'll jump on board with everyone to make Stern a bit more accountable.

If everyone that is pissed off is willing to get banned from Stern's facebook page for a while I encourage you to do this and get it over with. This will keep the folks at Stern busy for a while and it will get the message across.

In turn, this will reduce the amount of bitching, whining and hatred on this forum and will clear space for more productive posts.

SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND POST ON JAN 31!!!

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better than bitching and doing nothing....

I don't really care about getting banned from Stern's facebook page....I can get all the news here in a matter of seconds after they post something....

We can always do that. But I'm not a writter and I don't know all the things. I can also do things like the Flashers on STLE that don't do nothing. Send me a PM and I will create your little rant for free

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Social Media will reach a lot more potential buyers than a letter will. I want more unknowing potential buyers to see this than just Stern. If some dude see's this online when he's about to buy his first machine without knowing about Sterns little "issue" than this will have served it's purpose.

I totally get this Vid and iwth the outmost respect I would say most people on here are starting the learn their lesson. I'm just trying to be proactive to a) stop the bitching about code problems on this forum b) get newbies or potential buyers to know what they are getting themselves into if they buy a new machine. That's all. I little social media bitching can't hurt in the long run.

Here you go Post that on Jan 31st...

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It would be nice if those games came out with "almost done" code instead of "we'll wing it" code now wouldn't it? I don't think something like this would tank Stern. But I would hope that it opens their eyes a little. Instead everyone bitches on here and those nothing.

What I find surprising is that I could count at least 10 threads about wanting code with hundreds of post by hundreds of people. Yet there is only a handful of people that are willing to give this a try. Funny.

...I'm just really tired of people bitching and not doing anything.

I have no doubt about this statement and frankly I agreed with that. My only issue is Stern's though process about how and when they should release code.

In essence code releases are in existence to repair broken bits of programming or to enhance tools, features etc... But what Stern is doing is promising stuff and features in games, and then not program them before release and then leaving the buyer their to dry while they choose when they are going to implement it (if ever).

I'm on the side of the fence that thinks code should be "almost finished" when they announce a game and when it it ships the game should work 100%. Granted some improvements could/should be made along the way to make the game better instead of keeping quiet.

How much of Stern's programming staff are allocated to finishing code versus creating new code for a new game? My guess would be that it falls far lower on the priority list and that needs to change.

Sure I'm part of the clan that doesn't buy NIB for that specific reason but it doesn't mean I cannot stand with the frustrated people.

And the way to achieve those types of questions are through awareness. Kinda like what I am trying to achieve with this. If a potential buyer sees this in social media... He will be prone to ask the real questions.

Maybe I should create another graphic "Stern pinball, the world's oldest and largest producer of unfinished arcade quality pinball games". It might be a bit harsh but I wouldn't be lying either lol!

Glad to hear it vid. LMAO

Curious to know where you got that stat Animal?

And that's why social media is the perfect platform. It's the best place to make other people aware of the problem. That or people can keep on bitchin on here to no avail.

I'll have to agree with chambhaz on this one. Pinside polls are opinion and not fact. However it's safe to say that they are more home buyers than operators. But operators buy more games. It doesn't excuse Stern's behaviour towards the home market.

Well that's a tactic I guess lol. Does that mean ACDC fans will soon be shit out of luck? Either way. I say post away on jan 31

Here you go Squizz use this on the 31st.

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WOF is a lost cause here. I'll agree with Vid here in saying WOF is too far down the line. But I think people should keep Stern accountable for the lack of code on their more recent games.

All people are teaching Stern right now is that it's ok to not complete code and break promises because everyone keeps buying.....and bitch on here to no avail.

Just join the cause and post something Stern related on Jan 31st make it public for other potential customers not to fall in the "waiting cycle".

All new this morning

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Who else as wise cracks that I can put together?

Twitter.....or post on your own facebook account and have other friends post the same thing...don't forget to put it the hashtag.... It doesn't matter if you don't put it on Sterns page...but as long as you put it in social media. It doesn't take long that the message can reach a few 1000 people.

You guys want action...then this is the way to do it.

Stefan you had to wait until Jan 31 ...but maybe this will get us started.

Now that is funny DCFAN

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Apparently they're is no wiggle room in a metaphor... I still got a good laugh out of it

Hopefully 2015 will be different and people will actually do what they said they would do ....whether it's the perfect theme or the lamest game.

Keep those wise cracks coming and let's make a massive bank of potential images for the 31st.

Lol. Jody is not the one who will be doing this. For once I had praised him for doing a good job on the wwe roll out!

Back on topic...what code is missing from the more recent games that was promised but not finished... i know for a long time that the mystery hole on MET only gave one option but I assume this was fixed......we have the acdc cannon modes, the STLE flashers, the 8 songs on MustangPro that turned to 4 songs...what else can we put in nice little image packages for the posts?

Sounds good to me...we could always make it a week long event

Jared in the end your point is squashed by the ideal of "you get what you pay for". And in this case....or in the case of the last few titles... Clients don't. It doesn't matter if you get 15% or 90% of the way. If you paid for it then you should get it. It's like going to a restaurant and ordering a full rack of ribs and having the waiter bring you half and telling you.. "Well you weren't going to eat the other half anyway so I tossed it". But you still end up paying the full price.

Only 6 days left folks..... hope everyone is still on board!

4 DAYS LEFT.......

2 days Left!

LOL. Well then I guess we can just go the other route.
I've created https://www.facebook.com/wheresourcode I will put a header tomorrow and something that looks official.

You can try posting on their page and share or post on that page and put in these hash tags
#sternpinball #wheresourcode and do the same thing for twitter.

Make sure you put in the word Stern Pinball in your comment and the word code. These snippets are searchable via google and other search platforms... They can boot you off their facebook but the web is much bigger than that!

BAnner uploaded will recreate all the images tonight...don't be shy to post on this page

https://www.facebook.com/wheresourcode

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How about now!

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071

Sorry guys... I can't seem to formulate my thoughts as I am typing them.

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Ok I need an arsenal of things to write and create banners...shoot me what you want...and I'll put it on the banner.

Great now can you draw the family around a pinball and write something funny and post it on the facebook page?

True. On another note...the more people that like the facebook page the more visibility we will get so once I post something....it would be nice if people reposted the stuff and shared...that's the whole point.

12:01 am ....your choice...idea here is to make a blitz.

Ok let's get good memes going this morning so I can put them on the facebook page for you guys to comment and for people to share on twitter and social media.

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And for the folks that want to use the icon...simply open in new window and save as a png...then place on what ever you want

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Please explain....

Just thought this would be funny...but kicking a dead horse at the same time...

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Added the icon
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LOL
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You beat me to it while I was working on it....
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Not code..but still something worth mentioning.
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Did it work when you purchased it? Was everything working? I would assume the answer is yes...and therefore not applicable to this argument. After thousands of games played on a pinball stuff might break down...and it's your job to repair them...you wouldn't call stern for that. But if the car was buggy coming out of the lot...you wold be the first guy in the dealership with your arms above your head screaming!! LOL

Not at the very beginning...

Yes but everyone looking for information on a game will....

Probably but even if you put doubt in 5 people...i think this will have achieved something.

well then I guess we can start now! Start posting away if you feel like it!

I've put up the first post on the facebook page and one one twitter....

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071

Just like the page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071

And then share the posts that come on your feed...

You clearly don't get it. Since Stern as taken down their comment feature...I've created a facebook page..all you need to do is subscribe and then share the posts....put the #hash tags in and then Stern can't delete or ban squat!!

You are part of the bigger problem.....people just bitch to other people and don't keep companies accountable....if everyone would group together and do something productive...it could change a business way of thinking...pull together and do something... bitching on here will never solve squat....I've seen some people here that laugh at this strategy bitch about code on other threads.....

Don't give up guys....keep it up....
For thos who say this strategy doesn't work....one poste reached 75 people...I know this doesn't sound like much but considering the page only has 30 likes.....imagine if everyone would group up and "like" this page had 200 likes...then it could reach 1000's....eventually...and Stern couldn't do squat...

You guys must not only "like"..but "share" the posts..

If anyone could give me more examples of code mistakes - non working code etc, I will be able to create more memes next week and keep the train moving...

Nope...we created another page apart from Sterns... no banning....just posting You should give it a try....or even twitter if you are inclined to do so. The more people that join the bigger difference it will make....

Alright folks....for the purpose of this thread it would be nice to 1) exclude JJP discussion...we all know there are 100 threads about JJP and this should not be one of them. 2) Williams and Bally code errors are a thing of the past and are irrelevant here. 3) post some stuff so I can add the graphics and post them throughout the weekend / next week the more we push, the more the message gets accross..

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071
Like the page, like the posts, share the posts......sharing is the most important of all has it will get to your friends ....friends etc....

Proof that this is starting to work...if you #sternpinball in the search field on facebook...one of our post is coming through...and STERN CAN SUCK IT because they can't delete it.....keep going...

and just searching plain stern pinball will get a few more post down the line....

ek77 *sigh*
how about you just join the rat race and like one of the posts on facebook Come on, I know you can do it

Or stern could hire two more junior programmers to accommodate the increase in work load....

ek77...and I thought I had you well be next week.

https://twitter.com/whereisthecode will start posting stuff next week @whereisthecode and for those who asked about getting access to the icon https://img-f.pinside.com/201501/2211898/354238.png

Can someone give me a good code example that I could post tonight to keep the flow going?

There's always tomorrow...and then day after that...and the one after that.... Stern can post all they want...those posts are there to stay.....

keep the post coming...I'll have a little arsenal for tomorrow..

I just posted that one LOL

I bet Gary is telling them to delete the posts from my page LOL! Oh the joy of the internet....

So what you are saying is that 0.000015714285714285715% of people on this planet can code or learn how to code pinball....RRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHT ....

For the new comers

Like this page and share one of the current entries

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071

That's it. You can't get banned and Stern can't delete the post. The more we put on there the more they will have to pay attention.

With that said. I still think we need to be "classy" and not sound like a bunch of savages. I did post one of the commented deletes on their page but that is the only one I will put. Let's focus on things that are wrong that should be fixed... or promised features that have dissapeared.... Put your picture on this thread and then I will post it on facebook for other people to share.

Stick to the facts...

Top of the morning to all you folks...still need some examples of things that are not working on games that I can create stuff for the facebook page.

posting this on the facebook page soon. anythign else to add to this image?

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People have to share the post on the facebook page.... not only like them....That is the key to this entire thing. If 50 people share the posts.....then all their friends see it....if in turn their friends share...then more people see it.

If you search stern pinball on facebook....alot of the posts are getting through.... time and a bit of effort is all it takes....

Bingo!

Is this ok or could it be more precise or funny?

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Lets just concentrate on them finishing the code first.....

Made me think a little and will add an extra line in the images moving forward.
"Make a smart pinball purchase... wait til the code is finished before buying." That way we sound less like a*holes I guess.

Next up on facebook...
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I really like that idea. Lord of the rings will be first in cue!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheresthecode/311441272399071

People need to likae the page...then hit share and post on their facebook.

Again folks. A lot of people are only liking the images. .... You must hit share and put in your bit in and submit to your timeline.

And let's ne civil with one another

I didn't know avengers didn't have the final dots...

Yeah vid I'm not posting that on facebook

I would need a nice shot of the avengers backbox with the DMD to create the No final dots image....

Vid I got to hand to you. Whatever you post is funny

I get what you are saying. My problem with all of it is that " you should get what you pay for." If there is a freaking insert on the playfield for a specific function and the function does not work then that is a problem

What bothers me even more is that Stern can create a LED Pro version of the game without even addressing the cannon mode issues.

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Next facebook post in an hour....so we keep them spaced out.... thanks Erak

We didn't know you guys had a skeleton crew on the payroll!
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Hi John,
I own an ironman VE, you would have known that just by looking at my profile. I also owned a TF Pro. And if you would have bothered just one bit to look at the initial post you would realized that I am doing this for awareness and not fame but I was tired of people always bitching on this forum with a gaxillion threads about code. So I decided to do something about it and a few people answered the call.

But what do I know, you've been signed up on here for one year and have barely made a post about anything. Happy pinball playing...let's move on and keep posting stuff.

Which game would everyone consider done: LOTR, Tron, TF, Spoderman, Big Buck, Ironman? I'll put a positive post up next...

up next...

#sternpinball #awesomecode #lordoftheringspinball
See we know you can produce good stuff.

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