Just in time - anyone who can't live without one now - I've got a nice one for sale:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/fs-terminator-2-3

Scott

I watch all his tutorials. He is just so relaxed and funny with his comments that he is just very fun to watch.

My grail pin, I can't wait for this, thanks for the heads up op.

Oh crap, I'd better fly to Pittsburgh, quick!

Get to the choppa!

A tutorial on a game banned from PAPA tournaments. Should be interesting

Why did they ban it from PAPA?

forward to 5:55

http://vimeo.com/46859082

Due to software bugs.

From Papa.org game notes:

Tournament Issues: Terminator 2 software contains bugs that can potentially be devastating to a competitive game. Known bugs include: 255 drop target hits to multiball, and a multiball bug that may occur when a ball is locked with zero seconds left on the timer causing a string of odd behavior from the game.

Setup Notes: Directors are encouraged to leave the center post in Terminator 2. Difficulty should be adjusted by widening outlanes and adjusting sling sensitivity.

Lock Stealing: No
Preferred Software Revision:
Reasonable Competition Game: No – Software Bugs

No idea but we knew it would be back though eh.

Ah ya I remember seeing that. I guess they can use Xmen LE more with that awesome iceman ramp.

Works for me since nobody else knows how to play it

Obviously after watching Expo. Lol

Xmen LE? Don't you just start the Iceman mode then shoot the ramp at the precise time to dump the ball down the middle?

(I think the Xmen game at PAPA is a Pro, not an LE, but am not certain.)

I (like most) can sum this machine up very quickly: Get MB, hold balls, superjackpot/skull/superjackpot until out of MB. Trying to time payback time with MB is good for some decent points as well, but one 2 min game with one super can usually beat most other long games with no supers.

It would have been nicer if it started at 10m and grew. Despite this, I loved both I owned, but the second left when ACDC moved in, just too many PF similarities to have together.

_{Post edited by Atomicboy : EDIT - removed term for repeated supers, as per Bowen's request.}

Yeah when I watched the ACDC video, that Bowen did, my first thoughts were this is a new version of T2, I am even thinking that a Luci would be my NIB T2 experience replacement that I dream about finding one day, er if you know what I mean.

_{Post edited by lol_implied : removed "repeatable" substitute word as in above post}

Alright, game completed! Tutorial ready to post.

http://papa.org/2014/01/01/terminator-2-tutorial/

As a suggestion to posters, please use the word "exploit" when describing a repeatable game feature, or perhaps some other word that is not also used to describe a heinous crime.

Nice, thanks Bowen.

Yes please.

I love Bowens videos!

When i watch this video though it is very grainy. Is it just and my ipad? Are others seeing it in normal high quality video?

Looks good on my screen, no grain.

"Use the force" skill shot at 8:15?

So where is the tutorial video?

awesome vid bowen. Switched to PC and didn't have the video quality issues. go figure

http://papa.org/2014/01/01/terminator-2-tutorial has the full video.

I don't know what happened with that skill shot where the lights went out at 8:15. I think I tried to talk about going for other things to redirect people's attentions away from the fact that the lights were out... then hit the plunge anyway. With my success rate on the other skill shots, I might have been better off that way.

great tutorial. thanks and keep them coming.

Thanks for the post. Such a good game to play and learn the skills on

Bowen I have to say that your tutorials are what really got me into pinball... there's nothing like watching you play through a game masterfully while giving great insights and always providing a good laugh.

Nice vid. Only thing is the mic is way too hot. I hope a bunch of these weren't already recorded in a marathon before it was discovered...

Thanks for the kind words, and the tutorials will continue getting cranked out. I'll forward the comment about the audio balance, any recommendations?

As a suggestion to posters, please use the word "exploit" when describing a repeatable game feature, or perhaps some other word that is not also used to describe a heinous crime.

Edited.

Are you doing one on Metallica once the code is updated?

Hey Bowen, thanks so much for doing the tutorials! I recently went through a semi spree and watched all of your tutorials over a couple days. Really makes me approach a game from a different perspective after I have seen one of your videos.

Maybe do a Stargate one at some point? I personally would love to see that.

Ew, Stargate! Just kidding... a Stargate tutorial is unlikely, though, simply because it's rarely seen on location or in tournaments.

There will definitely be a Metallica tutorial in the future. Timing's subject to a lot of factors, including my availability in Pittsburgh... I don't live there.

Bowen, sorry for the thread jack but what are your thoughts on Super Bands in terms of play? Just wondering if these are considered cheating by a pro. Sure feels like a major boost in control for myself personally. Any thoughts on these for Papa use or for yourself personally?

I'm interested in Bowen's thoughts on Super-Bands too, but according to Mark from PAPA, Super-Bands have already been used in their tournaments:

Mark Steinman, PAPA, Director of Operations: "JCS Pinball's Super-Bands were chosen to be used in multiple games in each division of the 2013 PAPA World Championships. PAPA does not, and will not, endorse a one-size-fits-all approach to flipper rubber because we believe different types of game designs require different types of rubber to bring out the most in high-level tournament players. However, the Super-Bands were field-proven through extensive testing, giving us the confidence to use them, along with traditional rubbers, during this high-profile event. For casual play, PAPA will be transitioning all of its route games and practice banks to Super-Bands for the obvious benefits."

Source: http://jcspinball.com/Pinball-Super-Bands.html

Great video Bowen, thanks! I love all the new ones that you have been doing.

See you soon at league!

Great stuff as always! I was really looking forward to this one as T2 was a pin I was thinking of getting next, you have definitely helped push me toward it even more.

Very nice video, thank you. Sure is harder then you make it look. Thanks for the tips. T2 has been in my collection the longest.

Great Video!

Love watching your tutorials Bowen, Your relaxed nature and humor make them all a pleasure to watch.

Would love to see Tron, Roadshow and Champion Pub tutorials in the future. Just putting it out there.

When you record, get a sound level meter on each input and make sure the mic doesn't spend too much time maxed out. Most of the PAPA videos sound great, so it may have been a step they usually do but was forgotten this time.

One thing I'd like to see is how PAPA gets those spinners so fast (like the "juiced" spinners in High Speed). I've tried lubing and adjusting my spinners and I got improvement but nothing like what I see in the videos from PAPA. It may be a video more for the pin doctors at PAPA than you but, hey, while you're passing things along...

As for gameplay tutorials, I've been enjoying the ones for older games (alphanumeric and numeric solid state) like Alien Poker. Those machines have a lot going on that you don't know about because they don't tell you so much on the display.

Another awesome video Bowen! I have never seen anyone use MB to work on the left awards either, very cool! I think tjsynkral is correct. The audio sounds distorted. I also noticed that Marks voice is always hard panned to the left or right in his gameplay vids. Not sure if thats intentional or not but, it seems not maybe. Really looking forward to the INDSC coverage!

3m synthetic lube. There is the gel type, which I use on moving parts when needed, and the liquid kind, which I use mostly on spinners. My spinners go for so long on some games that you can see the software getting confused where locks are involved.

I have actually had to tone it down on some. One spinner shot on TOM at one time would registered three spirit cards when in that mode before stopping, so there can be a too "spinny" element to it for sure.

What does the 3m bottle looks like?

Not to hijack the thread but that is a GREAT tip.

Actually I'd be more interested in a link to buy it, I doubt it's something I'd see on the shelf at a store.