Well it was one thing collecting and not having forums etc, however from the playing side there was no way to learn new tricks. The only way I found out about live and drop catches was when a mate of mine went to the states to play in IFPA3. Wow how times have changed. If it was not for the net then sure if it would have been alot harder getting to know people, however I wonder if pinball would be alot more popular now?? I think it would have to be, due to people having to go out for entertainment...