Installed the update... everything worked fine. However, I did notice that now when I turn the machine on, the magnet motor does not test... but it does work in-game for LG multiball.

Thoughts...

I really like the options for collecting instruments now. The only option I changed was to leave instruments lit from ball to ball.

Being rewarded for completing the grid adds a lot to the game, IMO. I did knock it down a notch and set Grid multiball to one completion of the grid. The Grid multiball light show on the Premium/LE is incredible. Also, Paul's "Heaven's on Fire" intro fits the start of Grid Multiball perfectly.

I like the added sound effects for switches. Could be a little louder, though.

I like Paul's new (or more frequent) call-outs during LG multiball. The call-outs when you press a flipped button between games are pretty funny too. "THIS AIN'T NOW HEE-HAW MUSIC!" hahaha It also seems like the jackpots are a little easier to get during LG multiball.

As for issues...

The music cuts when I achieve certain things during the game. Sometimes getting a jackpot during a multiball causes this.

"Love Gun" restarts a few seconds after it initially starts the first time when I achieve LG multiball.

Sometimes it seems inserts that should not light will light for a second and go out.

Wishes for next code release...

More call outs and DMD animations of course. The more, the merrier.

Add a skill shot.

I would love to see the other songs get the "Lick It Up" and "Hotter Than Hell" treatment with regards to DMD fonts and animations... i.e. your score drips saliva for "Lick It Up" and is on fire for "Hotter Than Hell." Actually, I would like to see more interesting fonts for a lot of DMD text.

Demo mode would be nice.

Use of cities somehow. I think I hear more call-outs when you select cities now, though... more things like Paul or Gene yelling "LOS ANGELES!" at different times. I don't remember that many call-outs just yelling the city name before.

The 2X, 3X and Colossal inserts used for both playfield scoring and bonus scoring.

Add the extra ball insert lighting to the multiball light shows!

All in all, like mentioned in the other thread, I think this update was a great step in the right direction.

Actually, it's hit the switch in the left most in-lane to light (flash) the faces in the right orbit; shoot the right orbit to collect any flashing faces.

Correct.

Where do you guys get your PDI glass?

Doesn't the "New Track" insert arrow at the scoop also light up when Grid Multiball is ready? I thought mine had done that.

Collect 6 instruments to collect Spaceman (flashing) and 12 instruments to complete Spaceman (solid). You need 8 instruments to get Grid Multiball ready.

I actually kept my grid completions at 2, but I changed my power-on instruments to "light all" when you hit the right ramp, but not stay lit when you drain. It made the game so much more fun for me.

Interesting all these VUK issues after the update. I haven't had any VUK issues since the update (but I never really had them before either).

I am really loving this code update now. Trying to get to Grid Multiball is a blast and something my skill level can shoot for. Plus, by getting there, I am opening up KISS Army Wizard Mode for the first time, which is awesome too.

I love lighting everything up and then nailing the scoop and hearing Paul do the intro to "Heaven's on Fire!"

Also, removing the post between the two right pop bumpers has made the game so much better. Always fun to see the ball go from the pops right into the Starchild area and get LG Multiball. lol

I haven't covered it yet, but I plan to put a black sticker of some sort over it.

I mentioned this before, but I really like the "Light All" option for hitting the right ramp to turn on instruments. It seems like an easy fix but what makes it a bit more difficult is that the lit instruments do not carry over if your ball drains. Also, if you hit, for example, 2 instruments and then you drain... hitting the right ramp again on the next ball will only light the 2 instruments that you had not collected yet. I've gotten 322M and $221M (out of about 100 plays) since I made the changes and the game is so much fun, I'm almost out of breath when my game is over. lol (my highest score previously on code 1.05 was a lucky 118M).

I have noticed all kinds of inserts flashing at the wrong times.

I have such a love/hate relationship with this game. I have a good amount of bad games where I light instruments and drain quickly. It gets so frustrating and I want to sell it. Then I have those games where I progress nicely and get to KISS Army mini wizard mode or Grid Multiball and I absolutely love the game... all the lights lit up different colors, getting multiple LG and Demon multiballs started, hitting jackpots, get an extra ball, and then hitting one of those harder to get multiballs. I'm breathing heavily at the end. lol

I had the shot of my life the other day as well... cradled two balls during LG multiball on the left flipper. Flipped them simultaneously and nailed both ramps... then when they came back down to the in-lanes, I hit both flippers at the same time and shot both balls directly into the demon mouth. I gave a fist pump to no one on that one.

I agree with this completely. Some songs have "KISS" style lettering while most are just plain. It looks so unfinished. And I would love more call outs... especially since Borg said they recorded like 600+ call outs. Gene needs to say something good when a ball drains like "Show's over!" or something.

I think the code is definitely on it's way. Adding more callouts, DMD animations and fonts, and cleaning up the lingering bugs would be greatly appreciated.

If you've waited this long, might as well wait a little bit more. But as said previously, prices could jump if the next code update is big.

I don't regret my purchase (Premium) now.

You hit the nail on the head with your entire post.

After playing Metallica (and other games) and seeing all the intricacies in scoring and shooting, I wanted something like that if there is only going to be one pin in my basement.