Quoted from Ecw0930:

Or you mean like users make achievements? That would be extremely difficult.

Quoted from Xelz:

Finally, I’m officially in the club! I actually received my NIB back in Feb, but between house renovations and throwing out my back I wasn’t able to set it up until this weekend.
Crazy question for you all (after some backstory): Whenever I get a new pin, I start with the feet fully screwed in on all legs and run a bunch of demo games to check for mechanical problems. Once that’s done, I start working on pitch and leveling.
But oddly GNR seems to be playing perfectly at this extremely flat pitch. Every shot is smooth as butter, balls are landing square on the flippers from the scoop, plunge, and ball guides. I’m almost nervous to raise it to a normal pitch with it playing this well.
So my question is, am I technically doing something wrong if I leave the playfield flatter than 6.5? Like am I making the game too easy? Usually I prefer very steep games, but damn she’s playing so well at this angle.

Quoted from Xelz:

Finally, I’m officially in the club! I actually received my NIB back in Feb, but between house renovations and throwing out my back I wasn’t able to set it up until this weekend.
Crazy question for you all (after some backstory): Whenever I get a new pin, I start with the feet fully screwed in on all legs and run a bunch of demo games to check for mechanical problems. Once that’s done, I start working on pitch and leveling.
But oddly GNR seems to be playing perfectly at this extremely flat pitch. Every shot is smooth as butter, balls are landing square on the flippers from the scoop, plunge, and ball guides. I’m almost nervous to raise it to a normal pitch with it playing this well.
So my question is, am I technically doing something wrong if I leave the playfield flatter than 6.5? Like am I making the game too easy? Usually I prefer very steep games, but damn she’s playing so well at this angle.

Quoted from Xelz:

Finally, I’m officially in the club! I actually received my NIB back in Feb, but between house renovations and throwing out my back I wasn’t able to set it up until this weekend.

Quoted from Xelz:

Crazy question for you all (after some backstory): Whenever I get a new pin, I start with the feet fully screwed in on all legs and run a bunch of demo games to check for mechanical problems. Once that’s done, I start working on pitch and leveling.
But oddly GNR seems to be playing perfectly at this extremely flat pitch. Every shot is smooth as butter, balls are landing square on the flippers from the scoop, plunge, and ball guides. I’m almost nervous to raise it to a normal pitch with it playing this well.
So my question is, am I technically doing something wrong if I leave the playfield flatter than 6.5? Like am I making the game too easy? Usually I prefer very steep games, but damn she’s playing so well at this angle.

Quoted from Xelz:

Thanks for the replies, sounds like GNR sits steeper than I realized with the feet all the way in. This may be my first pin that doesn't require any dialing-in

Quoted from daveyvandy:

I cashed out because I'm weak

Quoted from daveyvandy:

I cashed out because I'm weak. Also, I think this is the first time I seen a "Max" song level.[quoted image]

Quoted from daveyvandy:

I cashed out because I'm weak. Also, I think this is the first time I seen a "Max" song level.[quoted image]

Quoted from daveyvandy:

I cashed out because I'm weak. Also, I think this is the first time I seen a "Max" song level.[quoted image]

Quoted from jalpert:

I mean we can create achievements and challenge each other.
It's not my world, but it sounds far from impossible

Quoted from daveyvandy:

I cashed out because I'm weak. Also, I think this is the first time I seen a "Max" song level.[quoted image]

Quoted from Vespula:

famous last words...

Quoted from Xelz:

You jinxed me Vespula
I moved GNR from my work area to its permanent spot and the pitch changed from 5.8 to 6.3. Now balls coming down from the upper playfield drain went from swishing directly into the inlane to bouncing off the inlane post and traveling a slow, painful rainbow path into the left outlane.
Luckily everything else is still guiding the ball correctly. I love the flow of this pin, its silky smooth and every shot feels good.

Quoted from Localspeedshop:

Anyone after a low plays HUO CE model ? I am looking to move it to get a different machine .
Has maybe 130-135 lifetime plays , clear protection wrap still on side art and head of machine . 17900 obo
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Quoted from Ecw0930:

wait... you were playing it at 5.8*? And now it's still only at 6.3*? You should definitely try it around 7.

Quoted from Xelz:

Heh, I usually like my games at or above 7.0. But this GNR is playing so damn well at a low pitch.

Quoted from deejaypee:

fooflighter Mar3nBu okgrak and others: Thank you all so much for the kind words. I’m stoked that you’re all happy with the Hyperlytes. I’ll get them into the store soon but my ride or die preorder people gave me the confidence (and the impetus) to get a good design and build done. I’m super grateful. You didn’t even really know exactly what you were getting into and I hope I’ve rewarded your backing properly. Y’all the bomb.
One more reminder that I stood on the backs of daveyvandy and brerspidur to get my stuff going and salute them—and PinMonk gave me so much great advice that I’ll never be able to pay him back. This community is amazing and I dare say that more than 50% of my love for pinball is the people.
Enough of this sap drivel. I’ve got boxes to pack. We’re moving. Great news—I’m gonna have a little pinball basement! Less exciting, I’m recalling how dang heavy this GNR is. If I’m ever destitute I’m melting it down, I’m pretty sure the core is gold.

Quoted from deejaypee:

Does anyone have some knowledge as to why the pitch is different at different parts of the playfield? I set my GNR to fooflighter ’s recommendation (I think it was 6.5 at the flippers) and seem to remember his acknowledging that it was 6.3 in the middle of the PF, or maybe vice versa, and I found that to be true, and also that the pitch made my game play much better.m (thanks!) I was curious and checked a couple of other games and found the same thing—that the pitch was slightly different at different parts of the playfield. Seems like it should be a plank, straight and the same all the way down, right? Someone must have some know-why… and I’m curious.

Quoted from deejaypee:

Does anyone have some knowledge as to why the pitch is different at different parts of the playfield? I set my GNR to fooflighter ’s recommendation (I think it was 6.5 at the flippers) and seem to remember his acknowledging that it was 6.3 in the middle of the PF, or maybe vice versa, and I found that to be true, and also that the pitch made my game play much better.m (thanks!) I was curious and checked a couple of other games and found the same thing—that the pitch was slightly different at different parts of the playfield. Seems like it should be a plank, straight and the same all the way down, right? Someone must have some know-why… and I’m curious.

Quoted from deejaypee:

Does anyone have some knowledge as to why the pitch is different at different parts of the playfield? I set my GNR to fooflighter ’s recommendation (I think it was 6.5 at the flippers) and seem to remember his acknowledging that it was 6.3 in the middle of the PF, or maybe vice versa, and I found that to be true, and also that the pitch made my game play much better.m (thanks!) I was curious and checked a couple of other games and found the same thing—that the pitch was slightly different at different parts of the playfield. Seems like it should be a plank, straight and the same all the way down, right? Someone must have some know-why… and I’m curious.

Quoted from deejaypee:Does anyone have some knowledge as to why the pitch is different at different parts of the playfield? I set my GNR to fooflighter ’s recommendation (I think it was 6.5 at the flippers) and seem to remember his acknowledging that it was 6.3 in the middle of the PF, or maybe vice versa, and I found that to be true, and also that the pitch made my game play much better.m (thanks!) I was curious and checked a couple of other games and found the same thing—that the pitch was slightly different at different parts of the playfield. Seems like it should be a plank, straight and the same all the way down, right? Someone must have some know-why… and I’m curious.

Quoted from Mar3nBu:

Got my Hyperlytes from deejaypee and what an amazing product it is. Super straight forward to install, very well documented and the effect is awesome! This is the best mod I have done to my GNR!!! Even my wife (not that much into pinball) thought it looked amazing. Doug you knocked this one out of the park!
PS: I paid for this product and I’m not affiliated to them in any way. The external lighting rails were the only thing that made me hesitate while ordering a CE or LE but I loved the LE artwork and thus ordered the LE. This product bridged that gap!
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Quoted from Xelz:

Playfields can bow slightly, even with all those ply layers. Every PF can be unique; I think the most common experience is a tad steeper at the top/back and less steep down by the flippers.
I measure at the flippers because that’s usually where I find the easiest visual references to ensure my leveler is precisely vertical, but measuring in the middle would get you a more accurate “average” pitch.

Quoted from deejaypee:

fooflighter Mar3nBu okgrak and others: Thank you all so much for the kind words. I’m stoked that you’re all happy with the Hyperlytes. I’ll get them into the store soon but my ride or die preorder people gave me the confidence (and the impetus) to get a good design and build done. I’m super grateful. You didn’t even really know exactly what you were getting into and I hope I’ve rewarded your backing properly. Y’all the bomb.
One more reminder that I stood on the backs of daveyvandy and brerspidur to get my stuff going and salute them—and PinMonk gave me so much great advice that I’ll never be able to pay him back. This community is amazing and I dare say that more than 50% of my love for pinball is the people.
Enough of this sap drivel. I’ve got boxes to pack. We’re moving. Great news—I’m gonna have a little pinball basement! Less exciting, I’m recalling how dang heavy this GNR is. If I’m ever destitute I’m melting it down, I’m pretty sure the core is gold.

Quoted from jalpert:

What is a hyperlyte.

Quoted from barroncaliber:

i have found that setting the front to back angle of the machine so that the flippers can hit the ramps and stuff with enough speed to be consistent is the place to start . i tried to use a level and a phone app from side to side but then realized that by playing a few games it was easy enough to see if one side is was higher . make leg leveler adjustments to the high or low side then after a few games and adjusts it seems like i have a good general level and it might even account for small warps in the playfield . may be not scientific but i am happy with the results . sorry if this was already covered but does anyone else use this approach ?

Quoted from c818919taylor:

Is JJP still giving owners an opportunity to buy replacement playfields?
I havent heard or read anything in a bit. Dont mind paying but this form of pooling and chipping is warranty…clearly engineering problems with post choice/design and physics.
Intrinsic value will catch up JJP. Stay on the correct side, cause the other side takes years to repair

Quoted from Xcel:

I just took shipment numbered just under 3600

Quoted from PinMonk:

I'm still on a list for one this summer, AFAIK. Don't need it currently because the Sept '21 build playfield has been very solid so far.

Quoted from c818919taylor:

Im on a list but have heard anything. Not that im going to jump into a playfield swap but this example had a few problems before they could be caught.
This summer?? How do you know?

Quoted from Maurice:

Can this PSU be used:
https://www.alternate.nl/html/product/1575630?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping_Voeding&utm_term=TN8E8C&gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOVUQc3IELAMjDpb_Usgl3MKBbsS7ZnhTMCRQrBcFx4otqKNTpKlMpAaArm_EALw_wcB
I don’t know anything about PSUs and I see so many different types (platinum, gold, titanium, TX, GX) that I don’t know what to buy anymore.
I ordered the 850W Seasonic gold but in the end it was out of stock.

Quoted from DKong:

Been a hectic couple of weeks and finally had some time to go and play some games, ball search ball not found, what, checked the normal nuisances for ball hang ups, nothing....ok...wait....what...the ball is in the hoop lol, oh well there goes a quick couple of games.
Can you get this rubber in with only loosening the screws and sly lifting of the plastics
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Loosening the nuts and plastic, especially the far right Nylock under the bass ramp[quoted image]

Quoted from Eskaybee:

Happy weekend Gunners! You want balance? We’ve had it all along. Huge shout out and thanks to MikeS for working together with this.
You want big album mode scores, we got it. You want minimized multiballs, we got it! GNR settings are mostly set to extra easy, So let the settings tuning begin! - feel free to provide feedback or input as not all of this is 100% accurate.
• album mode scoring - change adjustment “time needed to qualify album”: default is 180 secs. Change to 30 secs.
What’s this do? This will substantially increase your album mode score level. I just played a live and let die encore followed by a partial November rain and cashed out. My desert demolition mode level was 71 and I didn’t have all 4 album patches (just the UYI1)
• booster multiball difficulty: increase lights, crowd, and pyro difficulty +1.
What’s this do? Reduces the amount of multiballs, especially the sporadic rando ones. This will increase difficulty of the game, especially pyro and crowd multiball.
• max ball song saver: default is 60. Recommend lowering to 30.
• Applause time: default is 15. Recommend increasing to 30.
What’s this do? This makes up for substantially reducing the max ball saver. This will light applause jackpot sooner cutting down ball times and giving better chances of hitting it to move on.
• GNR mystery spellout: default is 8. Recommend changing to 10 to reduce random mystery songs.
• super lockout timer: default is 15. Recommend increasing to 20-25
What’s this do? Increases the timer of how long balls stay locked in the powerchord before releasing. This will allow for more planting of balls reducing the amount of multiball chaos in front of flippers. Tip: new locked balls or hitting the Duff scoop will reset the timer.
• Individual songs difficulty: there’s a difficulty setting for each song, well most - night train shows up twice (bug?) and one or two aren’t there. These are default to 1, extra easy, out of about 8 (hardest).
Recommendation: i found the sweet spot to be between 2-4 - with most at 2. I’ve played with all sorts of settings and I did increase the higher scoring songs (estranged mainly) to 7 or 8.
What’s this do? It effects multiple aspects. One; it increases the # of shots to light the green scoop and move to the next wave. As such, this decreases your shot values because you’ll be leveling up the song slower so you’re final song jackpot will be lower. At difficulty 2-3 it won’t affect it too much. It’s at the higher 4+ difficulty that it really affects the jackpot values.
Additionally, this will reduce multiball chaos as you won’t be adding balls as often. I’ve tried the difficulty near max and found that it significantly slows the game down too much and found just a small bump in difficulty gave a good balance of scoring and challenge while keeping it fun.
Enjoy mofo’s!

Quoted from jeff1978:

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, how do you enable Jukebox mode? I have a CE I just picked up, in my settings it is greyed out and won't let me select it.. the firmware is 1.25 and seems to be the latest? Anyone else have this issue?

Quoted from jeff1978:

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, how do you enable Jukebox mode? I have a CE I just picked up, in my settings it is greyed out and won't let me select it.. the firmware is 1.25 and seems to be the latest? Anyone else have this issue?

Quoted from frobozz:

Is your game set to coin play? I believe the setting is not available unless the game is on free play.