Yeah, I don't get this either. The playfield only has inserts for "I, II, and III" and then the planet insert. How do you know if you're in this fourth mode? what's the indication (there isn't an insert for it)? If I played the other three (technically 2 since hoth I is already complete) I would expect to go direct to the planet MB wouldn't I?

its based on which character you are. Han only has one mode for Hoth, Leia has two, Luke has one, R2 has two.

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Holy crap! You know what would be super cool, and give the machine even more replay-ability?

Imagine they make some extra modes that only unlock and can be played when starting as a 2nd hero!

Those elusive, fun modes, that reward you for winning the game once.

Stuff like, a Cantina mode, Star Wars Battle Chess, Dagobah training, C3-PO telling Star Wars tale to Ewoks, etc...

Modes that are just plain fun ... but you only see once in a while.

With the Roman Numerals (instead of mode named inserts), Stern has the freedom to keep adding as many modes as they please.

If they build them, we will play!

I think they just need to make more character specific modes like Luke who has 3 that no other character can play, R2 has 1 also no other character can play. Then when you make it too the next character game would feel different per character more. Right now Lukes the best character to get the most out of the game but Hans the easiest to make it to Jedi multiball and next character in my opinion.

I feel headache coming...

just add some more Boba Fett style modes and that would be all I need, Jabba, Darth, Escape the Trash Compactor, Save Han from the toothy pit (no idea whats thats called, This is no cave etc. The modes are fine for the 4 planet multi's.

You mean the Sarlac pit?
Geez man. Nerd up!!!

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I haven't seen any of the OG series in years, time for a full veiwing.

For someone telling another to "Nerd up!" - you should get the spelling right...It's 'Sarlacc', with two c's.

Ahhhh.... brain fart. thanks. four unique modes spread out across the characters, with each character having a max of 2 modes to complete before going to the planet MB... gotcha. Let's hope Hoth I get's programmed in to bump that up one more...

Winner!

And if we really want to get nerdy, it's not actually the Sarlacc pit, it's the Pit of Carkoon. Sarlacc is the name of the creature/monster inside.

Is it the most complexe rules game?
Upvote for yes, downvote for no.
Thanks

It really isn't. There are a few things happening at all times (destroying tie fighters for example), but mostly it's all about various simple rules/goals in each of the various modes.
What's beautiful is that once you get to know the important shots for each mode, you can then challenge yourself to move the multipliers around the playfield, so that you score big, completing those shots.
There are some other great things to accomplish as well, like hyper space hurry-ups, escape from Boba Fett, the force targets, etc -with more on the way (lightsaber duel and midnight madness multiball).

In a sense, managing multipliers and memorizing mode shots reminds me of ST, in mode Nero 3. Confusing at first, then you figure out to trap up the ball on the left flipper, then use the right flipper to set its light on Alpha ramp. Then without actually flipping, use the left button to cycle the light to Warp ramp. Now back hand the Alpha ramp for a multicolored light collect (the warp ramp light moves to Alpha when you make the shot). While the ball is in transit between making the shot and returning to the left flipper, press the left flipper quickly 6 times to rotate the light back to Warp. Rinse and repeat until complete for a Gold medal. Easier said than done.

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Someone said the topper is R2D2? Any information here? I definitely want one...

That's the talk yes but it hasn't actually been seen I don't think maybe just a glimpse in a video. Anyway, the talk is shoots out a hologram but just talk so far as I know

It does NOT shoot out a hologram, or project anything.

Name sources and pics...

Ok so some guys said it does and you say it doesn't.

No offense but same shit to me.

I heard it was more of a "cutaway" design, as well as a touching tribute to Kenny Baker. Leaked prototype pic:

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Haha! Totally in!

Simmer down now....that's an early proto leak.

Obviously that's a little too much BOM for a paltry 5-600USD. They are in fact including the Styrofoam in the background and there will be a "cut away" where you can put a picture of yourself or Gary or a bottle of gin whatever.

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For that...I'm in for $750.

R U sure about that? its in the adj's R2D2 projector.

I believe what you're referring to is "R2D2 Attract Mode: On/Off"

Is that right?

Ahah, so more like this then:

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Interesting, I think in the OG code it said projector, maybe that's been scraped.

If it did say projector, I would suggest that was simply talking about R2's projector lens lighting up and not actually projecting a hologram. As cool as some of the tech is getting in pinball, I just don't think we're there yet.

I envision it as R2's dome with his various lights that illuminate. Maybe it will make some R2 sounds. An even longer shot should be the dome rotates as R2 would.

Unless R2 can serve drinks, pick locks or shock furries, I'm out.

My guess would be something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-R2D2-Home-Planetarium/dp/B00564ZFZ0#Ask

It has to be a licensed toy so Stern will probably use something thats out there right now. Maybe there is a model that has a power connector (this one uses batteries).

Yeah I don't think anyone actually thought a hologram was shooting out.
Well with this bunch maybe they did

they could easily get the projector effect if they shoot the image onto a lens like they do in Ghostbusters.

A tiny shitty little lens

I'll admit... I really WANTED there to be a little princess Leia hologram, crying out to Obi-Wan!!!

In the previous version of the Pro code, Feature Adjustment #6 was

DISABLE R2D2 PROJECTOR (OPTIONAL)

which has been removed from the new update.

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Well you get him to project your match numbers on the ceiling maybe?

yeah but at least you dont damage the sides. rather have tight than damage, now if yone has mirror blades like on my TAF which are already scratched from lifting the PF it will be interesting whether they fit over.

I assumed it would be like the bat signal and make an image on the ceiling/wall something like that, I would prefer the Emperor on his throne lit up with speech and laughter, but thats me.

LE with the premium translight. I think it looks way better.

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I switched mine to the premium translite even before the first game was played and I completely agree! The LE translite is ok, but the other two are just so much better looking.

And the white t-molding looks much better in person too because it matches the white of the side rails. Originally I wasn't a fan of the white, but it's grown on me. Maybe the different translite helps.

Rob

Nib, played it yesterday. Suddenly this... suddenly half gi was out and no switch registered. Any idea? Will email stern

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Hello Edenecho,

had the same problem on my GoT and Ghostbusters.

Solution: Your USB Stick is too slow!!! - believe me.

I used a cf card adapter with a CF card - no Problem.

Don't know how much Node 8 boards Stern had to replace without any Error.

Hope I can help you.

A.K

but this happened just in the middle of a game, there is no usb stick in the machine

Just got a Pro in yesterday. Loving the game. Seeing a lot of SDTM when shooting the Death Star inner loop from the right flipper though. Doesn't seem right to be punished for a good shot. Flaw out of the factory maybe? Anyone figured out a good fix for this? Tried loosening a few of the screws and flexing the loop a bit but no luck.

How certain are you that the game is well leveled side to side?

Pretty certain. Checked at the top (as high as I could get anyway) and bottom of the playfield. I tried giving it a little extra bias to the right to help even and still goes SDTM on good fast shots

Wow, $1.62 per game. And people here complain about $1/game on a Premium/LE!