I expect people will be bouncing off the walls. But for the actual announcement, and not the announcement of the announcement.

Did you not see the photos of the Archer layout?
If Stern uses the same layout with 4 flippers, I expect many happy Pinsiders.

I can't stand Iron Maiden's music. As in, I'd rather turn the sound off (seriously).
Thank god we can swap out the music to something thats a little more to our liking.
(a.k.a. that Spice Girls pin I always wanted!!!)

Is that what they were thinking when they did ACDC too?
No wait; that was before TNA.

True dat but the point was that Stern is not likely to be “reacting” to TNA, by adding the speaker upgrade on Maiden.
They’ve added this type of upgrade previously.

No way will Stern use the Pro translite for the LE package.

I’m strongly considering risking my pinball card by changing the music. Iron Maiden is not something I enjoyed growing up, nor do I appreciate the music. That said, the artwork, flow, callouts and sound effects look really great for this game.
(Even Elwin said something like: “It’s great music for a pinball machine” when asked if he liked Maiden. -NOT exactly what you might call a glowing endorsement)

That said, I’m dying to see the video again (or a new one) because it seemed like it might be ok turned down, more as background music than blaring/distracting music to listen to while playing. The callouts were very prominent. The sound effects sounded great (love the spinner hits).

What will determine whether I redo it with pinball browser is whether the rules are tied in to the music -and it seems as though they are. As I recall, Run to the Hills was about hitting orbits. (Or was that fear of the dark?) and Aces high was combo shots to shoot down other planes? Like, it might just be better in the long run to turn it down a little and learn to live with it.

Either way, I’m super stoked for this title which says a lot since I don’t like the band. Stern appears to have hit another home run and it’s great to see so many people excited about it. Especially many who were “done” with Stern NIB purchases.

Fair comment, but so did my cat when I stepped on his tail and that wasn’t something I wish to listen to repeatedly.

I share your lack of appreciation for the music.
Question for you though: do you think if we were to sub in the instrumental versions instead, it might actually be pretty awesome?

I didn’t mean to insult any Maiden fans with my comments.
Still, the game looks amazing but the music is like nails on a chalkboard to some of us non-fans.
I would say it’s similar to the way many of you have swapped out the call outs on Walking Dead,to use Clelands version instead.

The best take away on this whole music commentary thing is that Sterns newest title looks to be so great that even the non-Maiden fans want to get one!

All I could think while watching him play was “why is he just swatting at the ball?”.

I wouldn’t worry about the left ramp just yet. If Keith has designed a mode where combos are expected, I bet it’ll be a makeable shot, even if it’s tight.

The “Swedish Chef” is French?

On a Facebook, Deadflip says he’s got something happening on Tuesday.
I’m guessing it’s showing the Premium model.
Here’s hoping.

Roller Coaster tycoon didn’t reject his membership application.

I’VE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE!!!!!

I’ll bet it sucks far more when you’re trying to keep people working an assembly line while juggling licensees and their complete disregard for your timelines.

The cream on top is reading comments from your customer base that you’re not getting things done fast enough.

No disrespect to your post as I’m in complete agreement. When considering whether to pay the extra for an LE, it’s nice to know what you get for a cheaper priced Premium.

Licensees suck.

Iron Maiden: not the only thing revealed in this thread.
Unfortunately.

Played it today (finally) and was blown-away. I’m no longer concerned about swapping out the music. What a victory for Stern. This game is going to sell huge numbers.

In all fairness to the Doomsday crowd, there were two cabinets that were cracked. The games were side by side, delivered to the same distributor. I spoke with them many times between Thursday and Saturday, and was told that those were the only two cabinet issues they had seen. There were (best guess?) maybe 8 Iron Maiden Pros on demo, and I didn’t see any others with similar issues.

So let’s keep an eye out and report back with any others that might also be cracked, but keep things in check until then.
(Though after reading the last few pages on this thread, that appears to be too late for some people. Meh, whatever. I fell in love in Allentown and can’t wait to get my Iron Maiden pin!)

One report (of 2 side by side machines from Allentown), and you're suggesting that Stern owes us an explanation?
Wrong. They owe 2 potential buyers replacement cabinets is all.
I think we owe it to each other to keep an eye out and report cabinet issues. I also think we owe it to each other to keep things in perspective and not blow things out of proportion.

Can you provide a link, please? I see another cab with damage but it's not a new Iron Maiden and it was shipped with legs on, not boxed, new from a distributor.

If you're referring to the playfields, yes. I didnt see pictures but do recall someone saying that a couple defective playfields had to be sent back.
That's not cabinet issues.

So again, I'd love to see what you're referring to. Could it be that you were just mistaken? Happens to the best of us.

Stern told you that, or the distributor did?

I appreciate the post, thank you. If everyone does this, pretty soon all the solutions to tweak any new game can be found.
Hope you have a better day with your new pin tomorrow!

I like the look of that pin but can I get it in cornflower blue?

You DO realize that your old posts are still viewable, right?

I think you’re proving his point, KPG. You were so quick to jump on here, announcing your problems -not in a “help me fix the this” manner, but instead, a “farkin Stern sucks!” manner.
So the only one coming across as a baby is you. Look at all the other posts from Pinsiders tweaking their new games.
Somehow everyone else is happy and playing nice. You on the other hand...

FYI: LE awaiting for pickup tomorrow. So don’t even bother asking.

Nadda, sorry. I use an external amp with gator clips. If there’s a better way to connect it, I’m all ears and would appreciate learning about it, thanks!

If you have the extra cash, go LE.
If you want 90% of the game for half the money, get the Pro!
Both are awesome.