I agree. The sins of the past were terrible. No communication, long delays, etc. but to me they seem to have made really good improvements in these areas. Completed xmen as somewhat of a surprise, a huge met update, seems to have addresses hammer issues, sling adjustment setting to maybe help with sling of death issues. Much better communication and posting "ballpark" release dates.

To me they seem to be getting their shiznit together.

Got mine updated this morning. Loving it. Im still a bit clueless to what exactly im supposed to be doing in the crank it modes. And i do wish there was a ball save during crank it... I forget which mode it was but i liked the complete it goal where the major shots acted kinda like medieval madness. Each time u hit a shot it lit anothe light on that shot.

I enjoy the magnet randomness from sparky and the coffin shot.

Awesome update!

Sounds like hammer is still hit and miss (no pun intended), for some prem/le folks. Hope that gets better.

All the talk of the color changing arrow inserts is making me wish i had a premium... But the hammer would drive my adhd side crazy.

Thanks stern!

I am able to get the mystery scoop when i catch a ball on the left flipper. I completely stop the ball, then let flipper down and time the shot across the playfield to the scoop.

Fuel target the basically the same shot from the right flipper, and most times it banks into the grave marker!

The fuel lane is very tough for me though. Haven't got the timing on that one down yet.

Good luck!

Aurich, seems probable that they'd fire up the assembly line and crank out some MET goodness. Maybe if they do some premiums, the hammer issues would be ironed out already and would be good to go? I know there is lots of talk of the quality control, but surely any new premiums would have the new hammer board installed etc. right?

For the record, I'm happy with my Pro. But if I were in your situation I'd be considering the Premium too. Esp if I could guarantee that the hammer would work. The colored inserts and GI seems like it might be worth it. Cross and snake jaw I think I could do without.

Oh and I'd have to have the Monster/dirty Donny/looks like the pro cabinet/backglass. The road case/binge and purge premium isn't my cup of tea.

If you do get one, will you be doing up any of your magic on it? Like Rule/price apron cards/decals etc.?

I had sparky airballs too. I cut a new piece of plastic that makes more of a shelf in front of sparky and now the ball is kept down. Really simple. Take stock one off game trace around it on a piece of polycarbonate i got from lowes, and then cut it out using band saw, use a drill press to drill out the mounting holes, and boom no more airballs.

Yep thats the pics from the plastic i made. I was too lazy to go look for the link. Hehe!

I can make a few if people are interested. Just shoot me a pm and we can work it out. Im not looking to make money and dont have a ton of time, but id make a few if people are interested.

All this talk of fade to black made and all the premium color gi lighting.... Im pretty sure in the 5 or 6 CIU modes ive started... My pro's gi was completely off the whole time. Def could use some tweaks to make it work a bit better with the pro config.

Best pro coffin mod is

http://iamdarras.bigcartel.com/product/met-eye-ball-coffin

Sounds to me like this new song has a vibe that would make it fit on MoP. Lil bit disposable heros, lil bit damage inc., the solo sections reminded me of the way am i evil is structured (i know its a cover) with the solo going on for an extended period over multiple chord changes/riffs.

I listened twice and i like the song. My only criticism is that it probably rambles on a bit with various sections that dont seem to gel within a common theme. But it rocks and sounds like MoP!!! Ill take it!

I got the jack f-ing pot last night. I was so busy with juggling balls that i didnt even have a chance to see how much the JP was for... Awesome callouts in this game.

Those pics are awesome!