What would really irk me is if the next batch of playfields they make don't exhibit this issue, leaving many people with the Standards in a much better position than current LE owners in terms of resale value and quality. I recall someone on PPS saying they were going to make some kind of adjustment to the ink process in the future. But since I believe they made 1500 playfields (can anyone confirm?), don't expect that improvement to happen for awhile.

From what I've read, I don't think anyone with the issue has actually attempted to get a new playfield. They just get the diffuser, install it, and feel the improvement is "good enough" to where they no longer worry about it. Although if it continues, I'd imagine someone who's more hot headed will inevitably attempt to pursue the issue much deeper. CGC has horrible customer service, but those who have been in contact with Doug, speak positively of their conversations. I wouldn't know.

If people started threatening to return their games or do chargebacks - then CGC might act more aggressively at providing a solution. Right now, their train of thought is: Okay, what is the cheapest and most convenient way we can "reduce" this problem? If that quiets people down, we don't need to do anything else. At the same time, those people with supposedly "perfect" MMRs are telling those affected by the issue to stop complaining. Realistically, complaining on a forum will not solve this problem. CGC needs to be made aware at how many people are frustrated over the issue - and I seriously doubt they're monitoring all of these threads.

From what I've seen, none of the inserts on MMR look spectacular. Some look acceptable - others look awful. I've only seen two original MMs in person with LEDs installed. Neither one of them exhibited these issues, despite PPS trying to convince us otherwise. But looking at some or the original pics, one looks amazing while the others look similar to what we're currently dealing with.

It's all very baffling.

Well, they are apparently making LEs and Standards side by side now, so that shouldn't make a difference. But I am surprised they already shipped some out!

No idea what he is saying, but he's obviously doing some kind of insert comparison. And they both look pretty good if you ask me. Although after looking through his other videos, I think they're examples of his playfield restoration work - so that isn't really a fair example.

One would think they'd resolve the issues with Game 1 before worrying about Game 2. Because you know when they announce Game 2 in June, MMR issues will be even less of a priority than they are now.

I have MMRLE 991 and I can definitely vouch for the insert problem. My white inserts with the kings look very faded, especially the smaller ones. When they are lit, if you weren't familiar with the game, you'd have absolutely no idea what they say when they are lit. The other inserts seem to be fine. I'll be opening a ticket with CGC - although I'm pretty annoyed, because I specifically requested that they install one on my machine BEFORE sending it out. That request was ignored.

Other than that, the game plays great from what I can see so far.

I'll take some pictures when I get home from work tonight.

The reason most people don't want to do chargebacks is probably because people actually LIKE the game. No one is wanting a refund. I mean, everyone purchased this game because they're huge fans of the original MM.

Owners are wanting a suitable resolution, which doesn't seem to have been provided thus far. Although I'm sure that chargebacks would definitely get their attention and realize that all this ghetto rigging isn't going to cut it on an 8K machine.

It is hard to capture inserts on an iPhone. The camera goes back and forth between accentuating the text or the light - which makes them look better or worse, depending on how the camera chooses to focus.

This is the best I could get, which is a little BETTER than it actually looks in person. But not by much.

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I agree, that I think part of the issue is due to the jeweling - or it could potentially be due to the clearcoat that they used. Just from looking at mine while playing, I can see how a diffuser would reduce those hotspots and would help out significantly. I still think it's a lame fix - but I won't judge completely until I have one.

Which, if true, will only benefit people once they burn through their remaining stock of "faded" playfields that they decided to continue sending out rather than ditch.