Had some spare time this weekend to make an animated gif example of before / after ColorDMD of Slugfest. Shows the display fading from orange ghostrunners to real runners
When I attached it - PinSide converted to a png. Is there a way to post a gif?

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Thank you for sharing. The video looks really good and sharp this time.

In the mean time, I'm likely to fresh my screen 50 times.

Bob - Did you add the lights behind the netting? I don't have those and its a great idea to add

Yep...spot on...all three of mine were out....surprised I missed those...all fixed now

thanks

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SlugFest Easter Egg of sorts.
Team names are colored in white - for the most part...
Not sure if anybody noticed in MrSanRamon's video, the GIANTS team name is colored orange*.
The MLB team names will dynamically change colors to match the team (I need to verify that).
I think it's the first ColorDMD title to change the colors on-the-fly.
Here's a what they look like.

*on MrSanRamon machine, A'S is white because there are spaces in front of the name to center it. Take the spaces out and see if that fixes it.

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That's cool.

very cool !

A's on one side and the Giants on the other Adding some the great players to the art work would be cool along with the world series wins for both teams

Great idea - I'd probably make it more generic in case I ever sell mine - but it's a good idea to dress up a SlugFest that way !

Does anyone know how to slow the fastball down? My friends and I used to have epic battles (close to 100 runs for the winner). After cleaning the machine, we struggle to score 50.

The big culprit seems to be an extremely fast fastball. I don’t know if my playfield is too slick or something went wrong while ai was messing around with the playfield. Does anyone have any suggestions? We had a lot more fun when more runs were scored. Thank you

If this guy was watching the Slugfest thread - he'd say "Play Better!"
It might not be a pitching problem. Have you checked the batting mech - you may have worn it out with that many runs per game!

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I’m pretty sure it’s a pitching issue! The fastball is ridiculously fast after I cleaned off the playfield. Seriously, you almost need to swing right when the pitch comes out! I don’t believe the angle was changed at all.

1 other question.... how often can you guys throw out a stealing base runner? I’m about 2 for 50. None of my friends has ever been successful when playing each other. It almost seems unfair. Is this “to be expected”, “a setting that can be changed” or “possible issue with the throw out runner button”. I’m the only one that has ever thrown a runner out. I have amazing reflexes. Comes from working with special education students for 15 years!

You might have to adjust the ball flap on the play field? Try bending it down a little which should slow down the ball.

you could rename the game to Ricky Henderson StealFest, at Ricky Henderson Field. I thought about doing the same thing to mine but Detroit tigers. Keep us posted!

Some pics of my Slugfest work in progress - all new LED's, new trim and added new legs painted to match the trim A few more things to do but getting better every week

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Your side art looks really nice (almost no fade)....if u install a new CPO it would look great. Those CPO's all fail at the exact same location (right at the bullnose). When you remove the decal you'll see why

Bob -

Not sure if your interested, but I did save the backing (has all the holes) of my NOS control panel overlay. I figured we might need it to mark the new holes in the ones you made? I understand you can just install and then cut the holes later, but I think having the holes precut really helps with perfect alignment.

The side art being in such good shape is what sold me on this machine. I have to say I am having as much fun, maybe more, fixing it all up than playing it. It really is best with two people and so far a good game with a group of people over.

I couldn't agree more...its a really fun 2 player game. My kids love that aspect of the game. You should really consider replacing the CPO decal. It would match up perfectly with your side art....my game has the front decal, which I think adds to the look of the game. That being said after I changed the CPO decal the front art looks really faded...Im wondering if early run machines didn't have the decal or possibly they were later runs that didnt have the decal for some reason?

Mine also came without Front graphics. looks like it was just painted.

For all who are interested. I spoke to Planetary today, and they told me new SlugFest decals are on order, and should be available for purchase soon.

as in the Full cabinet decals?

Yep...backbox-2 , side decals -2, front decal - 1

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
-Jerry

Good luck....I would highly suggest using your NOS decal to mark and align the holes during install....

Has anyone recreated the button inserts?

Hi All You Slugfester's,
I finally received some new Topps Baseball Cards from 1990 and loaded up the hopper. This thing works great spits them out just like it is supposed to. I thought I had a line on the buttons however looks like MAD Amusements won't ship to Canada and Marco has no stock. Does anyone know an alternate supplier??