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The Walking Dead companion series pilot is a go http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/05/walking-dead-companion-series/
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Quoted from mnpin:Two things I always thought would be cool to see on a pinball machine.
1) Weaker flippers when wounded or infected. Would be cool if the game dropped the power until you hit a certain spot and restored full power.
2) A playfield with an adjustable angle... on the FLY. When killing a boss for example, if it could ramp up the angle on the playfield DURING the game... it'd be way cool. I'm sure this wouldn't be an inexpensive feature to add... but cool.
WOZ actually does the weak flipper thing. It's pretty cool. And no holds. Reverse. That's one of my fav parts about it.
Quoted from Betelgeuse:Man, I got thumbs down for my joke translite?? Some people have no sense of humor.
Quoted from markmon:Acdc has to be one of the ugliest playfield art packages ever made
This ^2!!!
Quoted from MapleSyrup:My guess is that for every pinhead that wants hand drawn original art on the BG, there are 10 non-pinheads who want to see the main characters in close up looking imperilled.
Oh man . . . I think you are way off base and have that inverted. Perhaps a pool should be done so Stern sees what we want. I will start one.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Oh man . . . I think you are way off base and have that inverted. Perhaps a pool should be done so Stern sees what we want. I will start one.
There's no question what WE want... I'm talking about people who AREN'T on Pinside. There's a lot more of them than us!
Quoted from MapleSyrup:There's no question what WE want... I'm talking about people who AREN'T on Pinside. There's a lot more of them than us!
Ah, I understand your position now. While that point is well taken it is the Pinsiders buying the LEs by and large.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Ah, I understand your position now. While that point is well taken it is the Pinsiders buying the LEs by and large.
Yes, you're probably right.
Quoted from riggy469:Every time I see this thread bumped, I check it for actual details. Still none yet.
Same here. Now we have 2 long days until Monday. 
I think I remember Underlord saying the 12th for the pics and pricing. I have had people asking me when the game might start shipping. My best guess is mid-October. Anyone heard any dates on that?
Quoted from Hazoff:Really looking forward to seeing some actual details in this thread.
Those are scheduled for page 12 of this thread.
Quoted from Pdxmonkey:Hope they have a sneak peak at the LE for Expo
Can't wait to play it!
I think stern is going with the pro reveal on the 12th and the LE features will be disclosed after. Stern is on date lockdown as far as my insider is concerned. Not sure what the issue is but it's important enough to possibly delay LE info.
thats pretty funny! 
Quoted from jayhawkai:Those are scheduled for page 12 of this thread.
Quoted from LOTR_breath:I think I remember Underlord saying the 12th for the pics and pricing. I have had people asking me when the game might start shipping. My best guess is mid-October. Anyone heard any dates on that?
It's been bumped up to the 10th for pricing and game info
Quoted from LunaStone:What WH2O crazy flipper thing? I've never noticed anything.
Start watching this vid about 45 seconds into it. The first time it happened to me, I seriously thought I wrecked something for a few seconds. Very cool. LOTRs does something similar when you destroy the ring.
At least now that it's announced, the machines should start shipping before the end of the year, unlike SOME people. You know who I'm talking about....
I'm interested to see how they handle the art and graphics. Is it going to be more horror or drama themed? Doubt that it will give TFTC a run for it's money in terms of best horror themed pin, at least in terms of art.
Quoted from mnpin:Start watching this vid about 45 seconds into it. The first time it happened to me, I seriously thought I wrecked something for a few seconds. Very cool. LOTRs does something similar when you destroy the ring.
» YouTube video
No wonder I had no idea it did that... I've never gotten the vacation jack pot! LOL...
I love pinball with all my heart... I just suck at the games with a fuckton of goals! I've always played the "just keep the ball alive" kind of game. It never dawned on me to play any other way. I forget what I did/need to do & I'm crappy at remembering to try & control the ball. LFS I am not! 
However... I am starting to learn more & more. & getting better.
Just watching TWD now (not getting the pin), but it occurs to me that it's a theme that would lend itself better to incandescent bulbs than LEDs (like LOTR, IMHO). I'm guessing it'll have an earthy PF and feel to it - bright LEDs might look stupid on this machine...and just when Stern has begun switching to LEDs (seemingly for good).
What do you guys think? Will it have incandescents or LEDs?
Quoted from beelzeboob:Just watching TWD now (not getting the pin), but it occurs to me that it's a theme that would lend itself better to incandescent bulbs than LEDs (like LOTR, IMHO). I'm guessing it'll have an earthy PF and feel to it - bright LEDs might look stupid on this machine...and just when Stern has begun switching to LEDs (seemingly for good).
What do you guys think? Will it have incandescents or LEDs?
100.000% chance it will have LEDs. Considering the inserts can make a million different colors, I'm sure they can find something to fit the theme. I suspect they will use a lot of red in the GI.
Quoted from John_I:I suspect they will use a lot of red in the GI.
Good call on that one...should be a cool effect.
Paris
Quoted from zucot:He looks more sad than scary.
Can't wait to see some custom paint on this one.
Sleeeeeepy...
Quoted from DeathHimself:Preview posted on Sterns FB page
Looks kind of like Frankenstein without the nose. It would seem they are putting a lot into this pin. Should be exciting.
LTG : )™
Man, I wonder if its going to be pop ups like mm, and the hobbit.. Bash toy.. How fucked up is that if they do the same thing before hobbit released lol
Come on, do you really think they are going to do anything out of the norm. It will be the same basic stuff moved around a bit with 1 or 2 ramps going right back to the return lanes. Why would they change anything when people are chomping at the bit to get the same old thing at record breaking prices.
Quoted from zr11990:Why would they change anything when people are chomping at the bit to get the same old thing at record breaking prices.
To put pressure on the competition.
Quoted from zr11990:Come on, do you really think they are going to do anything out of the norm. It will be the same basic stuff moved around a bit with 1 or 2 ramps going right back to the return lanes. Why would they change anything when people are chomping at the bit to get the same old thing at record breaking prices.
You act like Stern does not care and has no pride in their products...
These designers and programmers make these machines because they love that they do. Most of them could be doing something else, and maybe making more money for doing it. This machine is going to be outstanding, the pinnacle of stern innovation and ability to this point. They aren't going to hold back. You'll see.
Quoted from zr11990:Come on, do you really think they are going to do anything out of the norm. It will be the same basic stuff moved around a bit with 1 or 2 ramps going right back to the return lanes. Why would they change anything when people are chomping at the bit to get the same old thing at record breaking prices.
So to be honest no, I did not expect some big change. But I have also made no inquiries about the game figuring I will see and play it first. They can do the same old and still sell a bunch with this theme and Borg. But man o man if they take it up a notch on this title there would be no better time to really crush the market. IMVE was a nice shot but this title could really suck the money out of the market if taken up a notch.
Quoted from Jared:You act like Stern does not care and has no pride in their products...
These designers and programmers make these machines because they love that they do. Most of them could be doing something else, and maybe making more money for doing it. This machine is going to be outstanding, the pinnacle of stern innovation and ability to this point. They aren't going to hold back. You'll see.
Stern cares about money and that is all. This isn't just me talking as I was told the same thing by a certain designer who was fired from there. He told me that Gary injects himself upon every pin that comes out of there and only allows a certain degree of creativity that if he would stand aside the pins would be a lot better. Why do you think the Lawlor and Ritchie games from Stern are nowhere near what they were from W/B ? Gary wont allow it. I do understand cost but come on. I will publicly declare I was wrong if Stern puts this game out with anything more than the usual.
Quoted from zr11990:Stern cares about money and that is all. This isn't just me talking as I was told the same thing by a certain designer who was fired from there. He told me that Gary injects himself upon every pin that comes out of there and only allows a certain degree of creativity that if he would stand aside the pins would be a lot better. Why do you think the Lawlor and Ritchie games from Stern are nowhere near what they were from W/B ? Gary wont allow it. I do understand cost but come on. I will publicly declare I was wrong if Stern puts this game out with anything more than the usual.
I LOVE my Addams Family and I would place AC/DC, Star Trek, and Metallica right next to it in fun and creativity. I have no idea what your likes are (you don't share your collection) so can't really see where you're coming from.
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