Quoted from delt31:

So I’m back in the club. Plan was to upgrade to the LE as I love the art and the theme so much. The back glass art could be my fav of stern’s all time.
Anything I miss in the code or great mods during the past year or so? Like major improvements? I remember the scoring for winning modes being a little wonky - would be nice if that was more balanced.

Quoted from System-J:

Agreed on the backglass. I'm even having a hard time thinking of a runner up. ...maybe godzilla, gotg?.
So I'm late to the party but it looks like a new tmnt movie is slated for Aug 2023. I'm really hoping this could mean stern wants the code clean (and maybe a bit more sexy) by then for another run. Considering that releases have slowed down because of so many existing stern games in demand hopefully it gives time to some programmers to clean up this code.
My wish list:
1. Make the scoring more exciting: I love that this game isn't all 'point salad' like so many others, but when I do have a good ball I want to look up at the score and go 'Holy $#×!', which doesn't happen now . I'm convinced Dwight could find a way but I know it can be tricky to stay ballenced. Ideas: A: training is tough but even though only lit shots progress, they themselves are worth next to nothing on their own. Increase points at least a little bit. Or make the perks a bit higher. As of now you'd be a bit nuts to go for this for a tournament strategy. Too far on the risky side over reward for even an above average player on a tough shooting game. B: increase episode shot points: make extra shots (before you cash out) extra valuable. Maybe even a partial multiplier, or just extra time, then make the extra time a bonus on the episode. C: just double all the points? I know it's not quite this simple due to math (easy for it go out of ballance) but right now 40-60mil is a great game. It just seems like even if it was around 100mil, it's a more satisfying benchmark.
2. Make the pro's action button used more than once a game: even when playing mikey I only get to the pizza eating contest once on even a great game. I'm resigned to having the button almost useless on the pro but at least have the option more than once a game. And on default you can seemingly only get an eb like every 30 times IF i even get to PEC. Ideas for fixing/sexy-ing up: A: add pizza slices to pop bumper mysteries. B: each time you hit a pizza target you have a (very) short time hit the button to eat a secret second one. C: ballance the target pizza slices to new rules. Maybe eb on second target amount reached(?) Reduce points off of PEC: 4mil is a lot already. Maybe just by like 25% if there is possibility of getting 2 a game.
3. Add a settings option to reduce the Nuetrito MB back down to 2 trainings completed. For the love of pinball Dwight, I'm begging you please have mercy on us who aren't sold on buying the qr code readers. (I know, I know, your getting presure from head office, ...maybe you could hide it then in the setting and just 'leak' the Konami code) .
4. Make the animation a bit more exciting. I'm not a hater here. Overall I like it, but only if there was someone who did all the work already to say, one major character that would make the animation that much better. (I know, I know, licensing issues, ... egos of existing staff...) Fact is, someone made a homebrew better version.
5. Fix the bugs. ...please, please, please. Especially the tpmb, that thing is embarrassing.
...just a thought.

Quoted from Deepblue89:

Perhaps someone can help with this question. How do I start Neutrino Party? I already have all turtles trained to Level 4. Do I still need to complete training three times in a game?

Quoted from RVApinballer:

Yes you still need to complete training multiple times even if you are leveled up. That’s a complaint some folks had about IC.

Quoted from Deepblue89:

Sheesh. That’s disappointing. That means that I would have to complete the hardest level of training three times just to light it. It definitely doesn’t seem worth doing except to chase that Insider Connect achievement. Even then it seems ridiculous. I wonder if I can start logged out and then log in after completing two of the three training stages.

Quoted from delt31:

t’s crazy how different that krang loop and center ramp are. The big difference is that it’s much slower coming to the left top flipper. I believe that top right ramp that is unique to the prem LE causes the ball to come in much differently to that top left flipper. I feel much more in control which makes it more fun.

Quoted from delt31:

As a former pro owner now with an LE, it’s crazy how different that krang loop and center ramp are. The big difference is that it’s much slower coming to the left top flipper. I believe that top right ramp that is unique to the prem LE causes the ball to come in much differently to that top left flipper. I feel much more in control which makes it more fun.
Also what is the skill shot off the plunge? Pro had that in lane skill shot but I don’t see something similar. Is it just the turtle shots?

Quoted from Deepblue89:

Sheesh. That’s disappointing. That means that I would have to complete the hardest level of training three times just to light it. It definitely doesn’t seem worth doing except to chase that Insider Connect achievement. Even then it seems ridiculous. I wonder if I can start logged out and then log in after completing two of the three training stages.

Quoted from delt31:

For those that swapped servos - do I really flip the red and green on this or green and yellow? I bought the hd-645mg
And do I even need to swap these or swapping the orange and brown enough?
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Quoted from tkur85:

Anyone else having issues with left orbit. My ball more times than not when rolling up the left orbit sputters out and falls back. Not sure if its Playfield pitch issue or maybe the ball guide is not aligned properly?

Quoted from JakePG:

I made it to final battle.......................on coop mode lol. Still a lot of fun.
When I got to final battle, there was no sound. I haven't done latest code update, so I'm guessing that's why. I'm hesitant to change code due to crash stories I'm hearing. Plus, I don't have IC, so not sure if I need it. Does new code have sound issues in final battle?

Quoted from JakePG:

I made it to final battle.......................on coop mode lol. Still a lot of fun.
When I got to final battle, there was no sound. I haven't done latest code update, so I'm guessing that's why. I'm hesitant to change code due to crash stories I'm hearing. Plus, I don't have IC, so not sure if I need it. Does new code have sound issues in final battle?

Quoted from cabal:

what version are you on? 1.41? i think final battle was fixed on 1.50+
The Turtle Power Multiball crash has been around from 1.2x
It's a little gamble i guess, some people reported the crash happened more often, some got it less with updates.
you can have a look at the change document and decide you want to got the way of an update:
https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/turtles_PRO-V1_51_00-README.txt
personally i would and do it with a fresh install on a new sd-card.

Quoted from tkur85:

Anyone else having issues with left orbit. My ball more times than not when rolling up the left orbit sputters out and falls back. Not sure if its Playfield pitch issue or maybe the ball guide is not aligned properly?

Quoted from plasticbugs:

For any new people, if you don't have Scandell 's April mod you are seriously missing out. It's the number one reason to be on the 1.50/1.51 code.

Quoted from Purdue:

does it work with insider?

Quoted from maffewl:

This is simply the best mod for the left outlane drains.

Quoted from JakePG:

April code or 80s?

Quoted from JakePG:

April code or 80s?

Quoted from delt31:

So how are people using the glider from a strategy perspective? Still trying to determine the best use of it besides the unique mode it brings. Former pro pro owner here

Quoted from delt31:

So how are people using the glider from a strategy perspective? Still trying to determine the best use of it besides the unique mode it brings. Former pro pro owner here

Quoted from Jakers:

I find it useful when qualifying episodes. If I need to hit the left ramp in order to qualify my next episode, I make sure the glider is diverting the ball to my right flipper for an easy shot to the turtle van to start the episode. I admit, the glider isn't the most useful feature, but I'm a sucker for all the bells and whistles on my premiums.

Quoted from delt31:

So how are people using the glider from a strategy perspective? Still trying to determine the best use of it besides the unique mode it brings. Former pro pro owner here

Quoted from HookedonPinonics:

I just use the glider to set up my shots so I can shoot the ramps easier. I never use it to cash in on the glider points.

Quoted from marioparty34:

Bingo!

Quoted from delt31:

How so? Maybe some examples?

Quoted from Eskaybee:

Are there rules differences with the PREM vs pro? I thought there was for this game, but don’t remember what it was - pizza topping? Am I in the ball park or totally off?

Quoted from Rob_G:

Mushroom is an LE/Pre only topping which enables the Lair Lock.
https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TMNT-Rulesheet.pdf
Rob

Quoted from Mahoyvan:Why limit that code to only prem/le!?
Not like its done via a feature only available on a prem/le. Would be super handy…

Quoted from Rob_G:

think the pro lair has only 1 switch where the Pre/LE has two. The pro would never be able to detect stacked balls in the lair as a result. I think the timed 2x Lair Lock is a better (more fun) feature than the glider bonus (which I never bother with).

Rob

Quoted from shaub:

they could make the topping enable the 2x but not hold the ball the entire time as an adequate substitute on the pro.

Quoted from Rob_G:

Won't happen.. lol... It's just one of those extras you get (paid for) with PRE/LE purchase.

Rob

Quoted from shaub:

they could make the topping enable the 2x but not hold the ball the entire time as an adequate substitute on the pro.

Quoted from Thunderbird:

Imo, the glider is most useful in so many aspects to playing TMNT with more meaningful strategy than all other games. Instead of dangerous bounce passing, I use the glider to get ball to left flipper to safely backhand shots into the lair. Episode selecting from left flipper. Avoiding starting a blinking TPMB by getting ball to left in lane to begin foot mode, then hit right ramp to qualify next mode. Then glider again to get back to right flipper for safe shot into the pizza parlor. Glider is the most awesome useful mech on most any pinball machine when properly used and thought out on attacking Shredder. Using the glider in this manner makes TMNT a much easier game to play than without it. Great mech!

Quoted from shaub:

I believe Dwight mentioned on a podcast that there was a debate between including the diverter or the spinning pizza disc on the Pro and they went with the Pizza. If that was the case, in hindsight they definitely should have went with diverter on the Pro. When it comes down to it, the Pizza Disc doesn't really add much to the overall game. But, what's done is done.

Quoted from shaub:

I believe Dwight mentioned on a podcast that there was a debate between including the diverter or the spinning pizza disc on the Pro and they went with the Pizza. If that was the case, in hindsight they definitely should have went with diverter on the Pro. When it comes down to it, the Pizza Disc doesn't really add much to the overall game. But, what's done is done.