How about an LCD monitor inside the backbox, behind the tub, that would let us display different Williams boards complete with connector burn on the GI?

Thanks for the update.

I was thinking the same thing too - some wallpaper of the original boards in the backbox....

A picture of a Williams MM backbox glued to the back with the small board mounted in an unused board spot on the picture.

LTG : )

Hang the manual and potentially a goodie bag in there if it comes with one.

PPS this was from another MMR thread can you comment on this?

I'm not sure if this has been asked before however will the backbox have a tube or an animated aray of bulbs?

Please tell us if the game will have original backbox lighting with flashers and lots of beautiful 555 bulbs (or leds). I would think this would be a requirement to make the game look the same as the original?

Have you guys considered open source candy?

Proprietary candy is old and busted. Seriously.

I didn't read all of the posts in this thread. Is the std. The same price as the LE?

yes.

Ok, as I see it the following questions have yet to be answered. If you skipped past some because you weren't at liberty to divulge yet, I understand. I figure you may have over looked a few so I consolidated them here. Again, thanks for all the answers thus far. I combined questions in separate some cases. Side note, I did my best to cull everyone's questions that may have not been answered but I may have missed some or listed some with answers already. Apologies in advance. As things are answered, I will remove them but leave the numbering the same.

2. GOLD TONE TRIM: More detail here would be nice. IE: Brass, gold, plated, clear coated.

3. SHAKER: Since the original game was not designed to use a shaker, how will the shaker be implemented into the remake?

5. Tell me more about the boardset. Is it all surface mount? Are/will replacement boards be available? Who from? At what estimated cost? Will new board be required for simple repairs (eg, led not working)

6. It appears that most of the board sets are under the playfield. Can you briefly explain why you abandoned the backbox for these items?

7. Is there a light tub in the back box or fluorescent tube, ala Stern?

9. Will the playfield be the same # ply's as original. Is the same true for cabinet construction? I know their history but CB makes current Stern playfields, correct? They've cheaped out recently and gone to 7-ply wood, and there does seem to be a bit more flex in recent playfields.

11. Is there latency concerns with running an emulated version of the game?

13. Will the sub be better than original, not requiring an upgrade to Pinball Pro etc.

Skins, can you elaborate on this question/concern a little bit?

This question didn't make it into Skins' summary, but would be interested to hear more on this as well. Thanks!

Original Medieval Madness and Stern's playfields are both 7-ply.

Rick has been nice enough to take time to start this thread and answer questions about MMR. You can see by his comments that he is weary from reading through off topic banter irrelevant to the intent of the thread. Let's keep this on topic so we don't miss out on getting important questions answered.

To bring back an old RGP saying "Flame Suit on!"

Ed Z

Exactly.

Thanks Rick. Very Straight forward answers. That is appreciated.

I would like to see the gold be matte finish. Kinda like gold stainless. Steel.

Couple more that may have not been answered succinctly or not asked previously. Again, a HUGE thank you for responding to our flood of questions.

1. This was kind of asked before but I want to ask it in a different way. Are the components such as wireforms, playfields, playfield plastics, the castle etc., off the shelf PPS parts that a medieval owner would have ordered for his 1997 machine prior to your remake announcement? IE they are one in the same?
2. Who is manufacturing the items listed above that you have not already sourced? All one place or multiple vendors?
3. Hopefully one last on the board sets. Who designed them, Chicago Coin?
4. Will the cabinets have metal cabinet protectors, ala stern to protect the next gen decals?
5. Not sure if this was entirely answered. Will the led lighting be socketed? If not, will a whole board have to be replaced if a light goes out?
6. You answered that the backbox will have LEDs but didn't mention if it is going to be a light tub and translate like the 1997 version.
7. Pictures please! Preferably some close-ups of the underside of the playfield.

Rick - firstly, thank you for taking on this endeavour. Obviously, as evidenced by the pinball community's reaction, this has been a huge success. I wish you nothing but the best in your efforts to make this a great remake of an awesome game. You have helped get this classic into many people's hands that could not otherwise afford it.

Second, as big of a pain in the ass this email thread has likely been for you - it is a HUGE help to customers. It allows us to get clarification on issues that concern us (on a relatively big purchase for many of us). But it also can be a big benefit to you guys as we can offer some good ideas and suggestions that can help the product down the road (e.g. adding metal leg protectors to keep the legs off the decals to prevent wrinkling).

Again THANK YOU Rick.

Stern should take notes from Rick on how to communicate with clients. Treat people well. Treat them like partners and we will partner with you. Treat us with contempt and it will bite you in the ass on day.

Yeah, I've had bad experience with parts of BAA before, but this thread is full of epic win in terms of communication as far as I'm concerned.

Thank You for the updates it is appreciated.

I also want to add my THANKS to Rick for looking at and responding to our questions. It is much appreciated!

They are 82 years old from conception - Dracula was 1931.

Will these pinballs have a region protection built in and how do you plan to accommodate the difference in country voltages and hertz?

Original MM had flashers mounted in the backbox tub, doubled up with playfield flashers. Will these flashers exist in the new game?

The children now own the rights. I'll ask Sara Karloff and Ron Chaney about it this weekend at the Chiller con.
I believe the 3 are represented by the same company (Lugosi, Chaney and Karloff)

We've learned from Farsight the ballpark number for these licenses. ~$50k doesn't seem like a lot of cash to make the project happen.

this thread is a great example of how a company should treat customers and potential customers. thanks again for the direct answers.

Agreed, thanks for all the information, keep it coming Rick!

Cant wait to playing MMR middle of next year!

...and I can't wait for the AFM announcement....

Universal owns the movie rights and makeup likeness rights, so it would still have to be through universal.

Those decal protectors are the best innovation that Stern ever came up with. You guys should definitely look into them.

I'd have to say that I agree with this wholeheartedly. If they don't come included I would definitely get some before assembling the game.

I think you can just use some mylar as well.

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/66-MFT

Or something like this:

ebay.com link: Flipper Button Guard Cabinet Protector Set Clear

Will they replace High Fructose Corn Syrup with Splenda? I mean, seriously, that is the way to go these days.

It seems to me that they did that based on all the complaints/warranty claims due to wrinkled decals. Seems like good insurance, but not a terribly big deal to put them on myself.

Thanks Rick - I'm proud to have purchased through you (assuming I get a reply on the game # soon so I can send my check in time!). I think you've provided enough for now and can probably ignore us and get to the fun part of getting the games ready to go.

Thanks again.

Mylar keeps the decals from bubbling?

Rick - will flashers be LED? If so, will they be 906/89 sockets or boards?

Will the playfield "slide-out" hardware be the same as original or something new?

Thanks!

Hi Rick. Are the shipping start dates a rough guess estimate or pretty accurate?

A bit impatient are we Ted?

I kid, I'm very anxious too.

I know there are those that know more about this than me, but can someone please explain what emulating actually means?

and Ted's not even purchasing one

Guys I think that they are talking about the metal leg protectors, not an actual mylar or anything like that. I put those metal leg protectors on my TFLE and they worked great...no decal wrinkle

Thanks Webster

em·u·lat·edem·u·lat·ing
CloseStyle: MLA APA ChicagoFull Definition of EMULATE
1a : to strive to equal or excel b : imitate; especially : to imitate by means of an emulator
2: to equal or approach equality with

Example of EMULATE
She grew up emulating her sports heroes.