Quoted from PinMonk:

I tried to always have a font that matched the content of games I worked on, so I am intimately familiar with kerning tables. When I see monospaced text in some crap localization, it drives me bananas. Unfortunately, it's pretty common, still.
But yeah, if someone at Stern went all Steve Jobs and got onto fonts they could pretty quickly have some sweet tools to handle this stuff painlessly moving forward and get very legible theme-specific fonts on their pins. Wouldn't even have to drop acid first.

Quoted from EchoVictor:

Hmmm, learned something new today. Found this neat article that explains the differences well;
https://99designs.com/blog/tips/typeface-vs-font/
Thanks,
EV

Quoted from northerndude:

Literally the last page is completely dedicated to which balls to use for magnet used pins.

Quoted from chuckwurt:

Search function is your friend peeps! It’s at the top of the thread. Find in this topic.

Quoted from gcr3579:

Turn my GZ Pro on after adding some mods and now it loads up 2 balls for the start of the game. Does it through out the whole game. How do I make it stop doing this?

Quoted from gcr3579:

That was an extra one I removed from under the plastic on the manga grab. Should have left it there, it was the 7th ball. I thought it was trapped there for a multi ball but couldn't figure out how it got in there.

Quoted from Tomass:

Sounds like a bent shooter rod or something is loose. Definitely not normal.

Quoted from BrokenChair:

I think I have that already still wasn’t deep enough for top side nut that’s super super long ;
Anyways did you mean on the underside of the playfield use it? Or you mean it will be long enough to hold on top side while I use nut driver on underside
I have a learning disability so I apologize if I repeat a lot
Do you guys think I need another fat post on right side or play test with one on left;
Thanks again chuck you are too kind

Quoted from Marneus:

Hello Guys,
Just get my godzilla Premium last week, amazing machine of course but I have a pretty annoying issue, I though that maybe someone here could help.
At random moments during a game, the pinball machine detects that we're doing a crazy number of loops, like hundreds... which we of course didn't. It could
happened when we're not even in the "destruction jackpot loop". A good friend of mine just score 1 and a half billion just with the loop detection bug...
Help

Quoted from maroot:

I am expecting my Premium next week. However I have been reading about how hard it is to remove the glass. I have PDI glass ready to install, but wondered if using the suction cup method of removal might damage the glass coating. Any advice?

Quoted from rvdv:

Joined the club also after 2 years
First replaced stern balls
Then few games in ball keeps getting stuck here
Anyone made a cool mod for preventing this ?[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from moTiv8:

During Gameplay my Tesla Tower has broken (there was no hit with the ball).
I am dissapointed of the stability.
Was from the first run.[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Sorokyl:

definitely do not do this. the plastic will deform before it gets hot enough to bond. You'll ruin it.
Just use superglue... for a bit more stability you could also superglue a small splint on the back where you can't see.

Quoted from Sorokyl:

Those are really cool. Here's my e-peen:
Anyway. He will probably ruin it with a soldering iron. super glue will work fine. He literally just needs one piece to sit on top of another piece until it gets smashed by a ball and breaks again (Sure, maybe it won't break in your weld spot again but it will break at one of the other 1000ish layer laminations.)
Fun fact: the arms of the tower are glued on by the mod maker.
Second fun fact: intentionally broke mine as soon as I got it so I could rotate it 90 degrees (dont like how one is not facing same way as others). Guess how I reattached it? 1500+ games later and it's still perfectly fine.

Quoted from AMartin56:

Question:
This is my first Stern. Been playing the hell out of our Premium. The bridge magnet and some of the metal ball guides are losing some of their 'chrome' after about 200 games. Is this normal?
Note etching below Mechagodzilla's right hand. [quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Shuoink:

Alright gang, its time for me to give this thing its first cleaning. Ive never owned a pin before,
Ive heard everything from just use rubbing alcohol on it, to waxing, etc.
there are the usual teeny dents on the playfield here and there, if there is some kind of wax/something i can put on it to help smooth out the playfield in between cleanings, that would be dope.
The threads i find in regard to cleaning seem to be years old and not sure if the finishes and products used today are still the same/etc or if i just need to wipe it down with a rag and some alcohol and call it good or something?
Thanks.

Quoted from Shuoink:

Thanks, Yeah Im wondering if i get the standard stuff I am seeing like the novus products or pinhedz and use that if i will be fine generally or want to use stuff like mothers carnauba and alc instead or something, thanks!

Quoted from arcyallen:

It's funny you mention "let someone else enjoy it" because that's part of my reasoning for buying pins and getting them into VT - pins for sale are relatively rare up here so I figure when I sell, "the area" gets a chance to get pins locally they otherwise wouldn't. Like a month old GZ.

I scored over a billion points the first night I had it here - progressing isn't really the issue. The lack of "This feels good" is my issue. And it's definitely -my- issue, which is fine.

Quoted from northerndude:

Is that legal to sell?

Quoted from northerndude:

Yeah, I totally get that, but they don't have a giant Stern logo like that with a still operating company

Quoted from Pinball-Cruiser:

Hello, I know people’s thoughts on the value of mods can vary, but does anyone think the Stumblor Tokyo Neon sign mod is not worth $221 USD? Seems pricey for such a small item.

Quoted from flipright:

Congrats! I have over 1k games on my premium and just broke 400 million the other day. I don't get why some games I can easily get over 100 million and others not over 50 million. I'm new to pinball and this is my first home pin so I'm hoping my shots and timing get better. Some days it's so frustrating when it feels like the ball just doesn't want to stay in play.

Quoted from Kneissl:

I booted once and the start button didn’t work.. go to switch test and sure enough it was reading it ok, but game wouldn’t start.. reboot fixed it.

Quoted from AMartin56:

He tried. Chrome Candy mod is same as Lermods but stainless steel instead of plastic. I agree with you that it's essential but I'm not sure why it didn't help him.

Quoted from Markharris2000:

The playfield alignment plates were missing on earlier GZ builds. Note there is a left and right plate with difference part numbers (mirror image of each other), so if your machine is missing those, not a bad idea to order and install one on each side.
Aligning the shooter tip more consistently is never a bad idea…

Quoted from Pinfidel:

I just removed my goodie bag last week, but I didn't open it. I am leaving it unopened in the back of the cabinet.
I had to remove mine due to its placement. It was right on top of the cabinet speaker and was the cause of all sorts of plastic bag rattle. I tried rolling it up, moving it out the way, bending it. Nothing worked. I couldn't take it anymore, so as I said, I removed it and placed it (unopened) at the back of the cabinet.
Anyone else have that issue with bag rattling?

Quoted from Pinfidel:

Yeah, I always put the pf down easy and right into its drop slots. Never off kilter, left or right. That's not the issue. The rod itself is legitimately off. I'd have to loosen the rod housing, center it and tighten it. That's the only way to fix that issue. I'll do that when the new shooter rod gets here. Looking forward to it.
That aside, I do have those in my PBL basket with some other things I'm buying for it, including the mod extension power board and some wires. I just wasn't done with the order yet. I'll have to finish that off and place an order.
Thanks brother!

Quoted from GCS2000:

Dumb question - where do these mount?

Quoted from Pinfidel:

Question for those who've downloaded the new update code:
When you download the new code, does it still keep track of your total games played and balls played?
My machine only has 107 games played on it right now, and if everything resets to zero after the update, I want to take pics for proof before I update it.
Thanks.

Quoted from tedwasright:

The advertising for this product is annoying at this point. I usually stay quiet on stuff like this. But this sign in particular irritates me. Half of the product is the Stern logo. Now, I don't know if this product is licensed or not. I'm gonna guess no. If that's the case, and I'm not saying I'm right, then it's just plain wrong. As much as people criticize Stern for being "money hungry," etc. They do make games that many, many people spend THOUSANDS of dollars on. So they must be doing something right. To use their logo on an independent product is unethical. If it's licensed, then goody for you, and good luck.
I'm also tired of the marketing on this thread. We are inundated with advertising EVERYWHERE we go. Can we have ONE thread where we just talk about the game and not try to market our products? There are threads for that. I don't have a problem with people sharing their joys and accessories for the game. But MANY of these posts are suspiciously close to marketing.
#rantover

Quoted from tedwasright:

That's a good point. But is it violating any law if they don't have the Stern logo on it? I don't know the answer. But I don't think so. But maybe, if they are selling a figure that is copyrighted, right? But if it's a mod like that illuminated sign (don't know what it's called, gets great reviews, etc.) would it be against copyright? I'm guessing no, but I am not a lawyer. Nevertheless I think that sign with the giant STERN logo on it would be. That seems clear.
Look, I'm not trying to hijack the thread with this. But I doubt I am the only one that feels this way.

Quoted from GCS2000:

Need some help (if there is any) for a shot issue - if it can be called that.
So the shot just to the left of the center building shot (apologies I don't know what that shot is called) when I hit (intentional or not) it makes that short turn and comes out of the building and SDTM every single time. It doesn't matter whether its hard, soft, slow, fast type of shot it goes SDTM the middle - always.
No amount of shaking as its coming out of the building helps this issue.
Game is at about 6.9 or so and is level side to side. I have unleveled the game (both ways) to try an alleviate this issue but same thing still happens.
Does anyone else have this issue is there anything I can do to remedy it?
It has become incredibly frustrating as I know if the ball goes to that spot its gone - again doesn't matter if I hit that shot intentionally or not.
TIA for any suggestions

Quoted from Sorokyl:

Trim the nails a bit maybe? slightly less curved? The ZY art already is a bit exaggerated from the Showa Godzilla... the long, more slinder, more curved claws on yours give off a more malevolent vibe... Godzilla is not malevolent, he's just a bit clumsy and maybe slight anger issues.
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Quoted from Markharris2000:

I really like what you are showing, and can only imagine the time it might take to finish the design and then PRINT the thing out in pieces.
Consider where you might want to add some interactive lighting in the design. Simple integration could be a cheap sound-activated controller and a strip of controlled LEDS to change LED modes based on sounds from the game play itself. Take a look at the SP107E with built in sound detector. $8 or so shipped. And a 3-foot strip of WS2812B LEDs is another $8 or so. The SP107E could drive the LED strip placed inside your print and printed in translucent FILAMENT in certain places.
Just a thought...

Quoted from Nikko:

Are those the little dudes from Mando that work on droids?

Quoted from THEFOZ:

Force Awakens doesn’t have Babu

Quoted from SiN13:

Nope

Quoted from jackd104:

I'm working on improving the ball shooter, it's been rattle-y since I got the game a couple weeks ago and it really bothers me. This builds on prior threads by fooflighter:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-official-owners-club/page/280#post-7087445
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-official-owners-club/page/281#post-7088176
I've done several things from this advice, will share to help others, but also to get pointers moving forward. I have made progress: it shoots much better now, but is still not to my satisfaction.
The first step was stabilizing my playfield, as it would shift by 3-4mm if I pulled on the front of the PF left/right. If that isn't stable, then aligning the shooter rod won't do much good.

Quoted from heynonny:

Hey all - I recently installed Precision Halos on my GZ and AIQ - love the looks and the feels. On GZ though, both left flippers are now way weak - upper flipper now rarely hits the loop and the lower flipper only hits the ramp 25% of the time. AIQ - all good. Any suggestions on what could be the issues? I replaced coil stops and sleeves on all - looked at EOS and seems good - spacing seems good with playfield/flipper bat.... No tech alerts - Coil tests work - Node Board tests ok... What else could it be? Thanks

Quoted from Willey:

Would be nice to know how many of you have a Godzilla and have not installed playfield protector on it?

Quoted from mostater:

Because it all wouldn't fit? That is funny, though. Not something anyone would expect to see that's for sure!

Quoted from Desmodromic:

Probably because it's hilarious! If they're starting with a full figure anyway, may as well include the other half.

Quoted from Apinjunkie:

Does it?
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Quoted from Tommy_Pins:

Looks pretty sweet…and I’m not a topper guy

Quoted from allsportdvd:

Looks pretty cool - will the rest of his body be inside the backbox?

Quoted from AMartin56:

This is the latest mock up of my topper attempt.
The white background is just for the photo. I will likely just leave blank wall behind it rather than attempt to come up with some sort of cityscape. And I'll light the figures with USB spotlights from Amazon.
About $175 for for the sign. About $110 for the figures and $15 for a black shelf from Amazon. I had screws, black paint and scrap wood lying around. Spotlights were like $10
If I want a custom hurry up mode I'll pay a prostitute a couple of hundred dollars to cradle my pinballs while I'm playing.
So all in about $400 less than Stern's official topper.[quoted image]

Quoted from gizmo33:

Donut Day !!!
here a link to upload and share the files:
https://www.transfernow.net/

Quoted from GCS2000:

First video I have seen of the topper in action. Looks better in the video but still a poor, lazy effort from Stern IMHO

Quoted from smoore3:

On a Pro, I have an issue with my left slingshot where it fires at random during gameplay. There are a few hundred plays on the machine, and this just started happening all of a sudden. At first I thought it might be vibration related either during nudging or caused by the shaker motor, but it is happening at random even when I am cradling the ball on a flipper.
Any thoughts on how to troubleshoot?

Quoted from Apinjunkie:

Looking sweet, have you printed the hands yet?

Quoted from RussMyers:

The Challenge Mode being locked behind a $1000 add-on item is utter horsecrap.
This should be released to everyone, just like Jurassic Park Escape from Isla Nublar.
Absolute Dick Move by Stern.
RM

Quoted from Markharris2000:

It's a software 'jumper'. The topper has a real node-board in it, and the CPU detects that additional node board to enable the additional modes (and controller any animation/integrated machinery the wish to put into a topper). In theory, someone could terminate the RS485 network connector under the playfield with a device that responds to the RS485 protocol with the correct information, but that would take some fancy RS485 snooping to understand their protocol, WHICH IS EXPLICITELY FORBIBBEN in your owner's agreement that ships with the machine.

Quoted from Beau2105:

My topper has some interaction when playing, but not much. Now it doesn’t do anything when in attract mode.

Quoted from KING-HENRY:

People who haven't seen the topper in person, will be in for a nice surprise..just sayin..don't completely knock it down until you see one in person.

Quoted from KING-HENRY:

I have always said that this retails for too much. Actually $799.99 would have been the sweet spot.

Quoted from izzy:

I'm glad I made my own topper last year. Slightly interactive, in that if a certain switch is hit on the playfield, GZ spine glows, the other monsters fly and his fire breath is activated on the BG. I made my own fire breath mod as well.
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Quoted from pinballaddicted:

You should make your topper and sell it!

Quoted from thekiyote:

So, what are people’s thoughts on pinstadiums on Godzilla pros? Since I won’t have expression lights on this model, I figured it would probably be nice to help illuminate the playfield a bit more. (My wife hates dim playfields more than she enjoys light shows)
Also is the price fair? They strike me as kinda expensive and their sale’s page gets a fair number of downvotes. I’d hate to spend the money and it be crappy quality or something.

Quoted from RonSS:

I like the xilien by the scoop!

Quoted from thekiyote:

And I like the mechagodzilla! Where did you get it? It’s the flat plastic that I noticed the most on my pro.

Quoted from lakerone:

Just put in also, it does look good, hard to imagine that spot without it now, unfortunately sucks up a little of the spotlight though....

Quoted from maxharvard:

Hey all, just got my GZ Premium. Everything seems good, except the plunger is weak and rattly as hell. Screws are tight and noticed that its not aligned to the ball, it hits off to the right, not square.
Any suggestions?

Quoted from Rensh:

I have a plastic shooterlane protector in combo with a metal shooterlane skillshot optimizer and works like a charm

Quoted from Clovenhuf:

Damn bridge coil burned up on me, of course during a billion point game. Machine was making a knocking sound under the playfield, (the bridge mech seizing) and then smoke started piling up under the glass, (coil jacket melting). I immediately opened the door at that point and took a look under the hood. My machine is still under warranty, how do you go about setting up a ticket with Stern?
Thanks,
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