Quoted from northerndude:

Other than a pinball machine, why would think Spooky would owe you any more than that? Why would you believe they need to send you their work plan?

Quoted from N80G80:It’s pinball...what’s the worst that could happen?

Quoted from N80G80:I was being rhetorical....given all the drama over games not produced, money lost over the years etc....

Quoted from Airball:It is not asking much to have a company that received deposits update it’s Distributers and customer base.
This is America not China.

Quoted from Airball:

Patients are a virtue!
But can someone please explain to me why people are against asking spooky a question about a re-opening plan.
For better or worse just a quick update. Is it that painful.
Is it bad to ask questions?

Quoted from benheck:

Spooky seems ready to go (their new factory is sweet) but don't forget about the supply chain, especially considering Pinball Life in Illinois.

Quoted from FYMF:

And to think I got excited to see 50 new messages in this thread.
Someone is about to start a new thread/poll asking whether or not Spooky is being mean and unfair. Jeebus.

Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

Spooky doesn't get just off the shelf parts from Pinball Life. Pinball Life manufactures many of the assemblies needed for Spooky games. Not only does Terry not have employees currently, but who's to say he's even able to get all the parts he needs for said assemblies.
I can only imagine what kind of a shit show it is for both companies. Companies are just now being told they can be open again. How bout we give them some time to figure out how they do that while keeping their employees safe and the states happy.

Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

Spooky doesn't get just off the shelf parts from Pinball Life. Pinball Life manufactures many of the assemblies needed for Spooky games. Not only does Terry not have employees currently, but who's to say he's even able to get all the parts he needs for said assemblies.
I can only imagine what kind of a shit show it is for both companies. Companies are just now being told they can be open again. How bout we give them some time to figure out how they do that while keeping their employees safe and the states happy.

Quoted from BillySastard:

Quit spreading disinformation. If you are laid off by an employer, then called back and refuse employment or turn down work, then you are not eligible for UI benefits.

No.

Quoted from BillySastard:

Quit spreading disinformation. If you are laid off by an employer, then called back and refuse employment or turn down work, then you are not eligible for UI benefits.

No.

Quoted from MikeS:

Instead of baselessly accusing Spooky's employees of milking the system, let's give Charlie and Company the benefit of the doubt here. The WI Stay at Home order wasn't supposed to expire until after Memorial Day, but then the Supreme Court decision threw our State into disarray leaving business's with no time to adjust. I think it's quite possible that Spooky had this date (May 26) in mind as the earliest possible day that they could open and perhaps they still have work to do in order to get the new factory set-up and "safe" for employees to return. My guess is that we'll hear something from Spooky by this time next week, but we'll have to wait and see.

Quoted from MikeS:

You suggested that it would be nearly impossible to get "any" assembly staff back before Aug 1st because of UI.

Quoted from epthegeek:

Violence: all still the same. Naughty evil words: beeped. MURICA!

Quoted from Russell:

Just got my game, #104. What a great game! Very impressed thus far. Looks great, amazingly creative layout, top notch theme integration. I am looking forward to more modes being added.
Thus far, I've adjusted the Hold strength of the lower flippers, as they were getting easily knocked down by the ball. I've adjusted the monitor setting to darken the black. And I increased the flipper strength of all flippers (+5 from their defaults). I leveled the game at 6.9 degrees, shooting for a bit steeper than the default, which is the way all of my games are set up. Has anyone made any other adjustments that they recommend?
I have heard that there are some recommended changes that make the left orbit (garage) shot easier? That would be nice. It's such a cool shot in theory, but almost impossible to hit.

Quoted from Iwasthebruce:

Wow...just...wow! I just got to play this machine (there's one living at The Pinball Lounge in Oviedo, FL now) on my lunch break earlier today and the hype is real! Well, the hype is real for me at least. I paid for 20 games, got 1 replay and made #1 high score (no gc yet). I'd like to think I'm a fairly average player, usually get to put my name on a machine almost every time I go out, I generally win waaay more replays than that too...so take my opinion with what you will.
The callouts were all bleeped (this is in a bowling alley, so family friendly) but the innuendo is still there, it's still Rick, and he is still brutal. I was laughing to myself like some sorta weirdo while dancing away to the awesome sound track. The theme integration coupled with the soundtrack and custom callouts are such a treat. If I have to nitpick, I did notice once or twice (specifically the beginning of Whirly Dirly) that sometimes the sound level will be considerably lower than the level (volume) the audio was at prior.
Light show is amazing, that is all I have to say about that.
The shots are difficult, but so satisfying all the same! I had a few clunkers going into the left garage, the right inner orbit, and the scoop...but when I hit the shot right (total amateur here) it was beautiful. Did have the horseshoe give me a SDTM a few times, but it normally put the ball into the flipper. The magnet is supreme! Had to figure it out, but it is super fun and a great ball saver once you get the hang of it. The most fun part of this game has to be that pop bumper, what a breath of fresh air from dual slingshots, it is a blast and keeps you on your toes! I know this isn't the first time someome has placed a pop bumper there, but it works so well with this game and makes it flow so uniquely.
The monitor did look washed out, but this does appear to just be a settings issue...someone needs to get a Jerry to adjust the factory settings :3
This thing is a drain monster, but it's still a blast! It's going to be difficult waiting until late next year to have one of these at home, but I can guarantee I'll probably sink a couple hundred into this one in the meantime!
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