Quoted from PanzerFreak:

Exactly. Some people can't stand reading any criticism about a game they plan on owning or already own. Criticism is fair game in general threads.
I've noticed a new type of "comeback" against any game criticism lately and its "This is pinball, it's fun, who cares what the toys and features are" or "Just be happy pinball is still around"...Good grief, sounds like an excuse for there not being a lot in a game or a lack of thought being put into mechs / features. When new pins cost $6k-$9k+ and for a majority represent a decent chunk of yearly income everyone should expect some critical comments regardless of the title.

Quoted from vicjw66:

This is true, but I vaguely remember you blasting anyone who dared criticize WOZ when it came out years ago.

Quoted from NashtyFunk:

Nah, home collection
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Quoted from PanzerFreak:

Some people can't stand reading any criticism about a game they plan on owning or already own.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

My first thought was that those toppers cost as much as another game. Id have sold them/not bought them for another nib game in my collection. Whatever makes you happiest though.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Wait...the side rails for the premium are limited and are not going to be generally available? That’s crazy, I can do without the rails...I’m not going to get caught up in the FOMO for freaking side rails...that is simply jumping the shark.

Quoted from NashtyFunk:

Nah, home collection
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Quoted from PanzerFreak:

WOZ is the reason that we have clubs threads today. A few people back then relentlessly bashed the game and no one could have a civil discussion about.
The WOZ club thread to this day has a warning from a mod, who created it, as the first post about the thread being a club thread and not for bashing. Ever since then new games now get a club thread where owners and potential owners can discuss the game in peace lol.

Quoted from LORDDREK:

I sense a disturbance in the aftermarket force...

Quoted from ZMeny:

SDTM The Mandalorian Pinball FIRST LOOK & FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Quoted from Squizz:

Omg, Dream team - lol (kidding right?)
Such a one eyed hype train - Enough I get it, you sell Stern pinball machines!
Give me a break.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Without Lyman involved, you can’t call any team a dream team. No disrespect meant to the other coders at Stern...but it is Lyman and then everyone else...and it’s not close.
No Lyman, no dream team...no matter who else is involved.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Without Lyman involved, you can’t call any team a dream team.

Quoted from KozMckPinball:

What is Lyman working on these days? Is he on Godzilla?

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Without Lyman involved, you can’t call any team a dream team. No disrespect meant to the other coders at Stern...but it is Lyman and then everyone else...and it’s not close.
No Lyman, no dream team...no matter who else is involved. Doesn’t mean we can’t be enthusiastic about the game and excited.

Quoted from KozMckPinball:

What is Lyman working on these days? Is he on Godzilla?

Quoted from kvan99:

I listened to Dwight on the podcast, this game is going to be coded a lot like GOT....so it depends on how your take was on that game.

Quoted from chuckwurt:

Huh? Why can’t you? For instance, mine is Ritchie/Dwight.

Quoted from Mr68:

Yes, completely agree. See the comment above mine from SLCPunk explaing just that.
But the pop ups might be fun

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Well, it’s all subjective of course and GOT is certainly a good game... Lyman has coded more of what are generally considered masterpieces than any other coder (likely all other modern coders combined, frankly)...I don’t think anyone can reasonably deny that. Keith would be in second place.

Quoted from PinballManiac40:Apparently, Lyman is on Rush.

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

Yeah, you're right, after a while I did as the threads back then about the game became so toxic. WOZ is the reason that we have clubs threads today. A few people back then relentlessly bashed the game and no one could have a civil discussion about.
The WOZ club thread to this day has a warning from a mod, who created it, as the first post about the thread being a club thread and not for bashing. Ever since then new games now get a club thread where owners and potential owners can discuss the game in peace lol.

Quoted from cooked71:

Dream team, nightmare licence.
I better start trying to convince myself to put up with Rush because Ill be buying this game with Borg/Lyman regardless of theme.

Quoted from NashtyFunk:

Nah, home collection
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Quoted from Pin_Fandango:

Typical Eddy layout in my opinion. Lots of orbit type shots, really fast gameplay and a blast to shoot.
Stranger things is like this and it is my actual favorite pin. Really fun! All shots are mid pf and not all return to the flippers as quick as in mando.
I can tell mando is going to be a lot of fun to shoot!
I am excited to see some gameplay.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Well, it’s all subjective of course and GOT is certainly a good game... Lyman has coded more of what are generally considered masterpieces than any other coder (likely all other modern coders combined, frankly)...I don’t think anyone can reasonably deny that. Keith would be in second place.

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

Exactly. Some people can't stand reading any criticism about a game they plan on owning or already own. Criticism is fair game in general threads.
I've noticed a new type of "comeback" against any game criticism lately and its "This is pinball, it's fun, who cares what the toys and features are" or "Just be happy pinball is still around"...Good grief, sounds like an excuse for there not being a lot in a game or a lack of thought being put into mechs / features. When new pins cost $6k-$9k+ and for a majority represent a decent chunk of yearly income everyone should expect some critical comments regardless of the title.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Without Lyman involved, you can’t call any team a dream team. No disrespect meant to the other coders at Stern...but it is Lyman and then everyone else...and it’s not close.
No Lyman, no dream team...no matter who else is involved. Doesn’t mean we can’t be enthusiastic about the game and excited.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Keith is up there with Lyman these days - design and code.

Quoted from jwilson:

If you like a thousand multiballs and chopping wood for four hours.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Keith is up there with Lyman these days - design and code.

Quoted from usandthem:

I was wondering if anyone else thinks that while the game does look sweet that Stern jumped the gun and made this a season or two too soon. I kind of feel that way about Stranger Things, since season 3 was so awesome. They could have done so much with the Starcourt Mall, for example. I feel like a lot of good shows are only getting their stride by season 2. Can you imagine a theoretical Breaking Bad pin coming out after only season 2?! I said in a previous post that it just doesn't feel like a ton has happened yet in The Mandalorian. While that might have been a bit hyperbolic, I think that we'll be missing out on some cool stuff that will happen in future seasons.

Quoted from Tranquilize:

Just be thankful it's a contemporary theme. I'm not a mando fan, but I'm stoked that the theme isn't from the fucking 80s.

Quoted from apessino:

Would it? It has kept a bunch here speculating endlessly about it for several days. Seems like peak marketing to me.

Quoted from jimwe5t:

You must be talking about GNR, POTC and Hobbit. I earned my “Ultimate Lumber Jack” player award on all 3 of those machines. Lol (Heck, even the Boy Scouts said I qualified for wood chopping merit badge too.)

Quoted from Darscot:

Well it kinda is, I only watched the first season but it felt like an homage to 80's TV. Mando, Stranger Things, that just leaves Ready Player One. I'm surprised Stern didn't jump on that license.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Without Lyman involved, you can’t call any team a dream team. No disrespect meant to the other coders at Stern...but it is Lyman and then everyone else...and it’s not close.
No Lyman, no dream team...no matter who else is involved. Doesn’t mean we can’t be enthusiastic about the game and excited.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

My first thought was that those toppers cost as much as another game. Id have sold them/not bought them for another nib game in my collection. Whatever makes you happiest though.

Quoted from Elfman:

NashtyFunks decision tree:
Do I buy the new Stern pinball machine?
Yes
or
Yes
No shade. Just jelly. Way cool.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

Sooo...the mini playfield on prem and LE rotates too? That just sounds...annoying.
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Quoted from Zablon:

I think by rotating they mean up and down..which we already know.

Quoted from Zablon:

I think by rotating they mean up and down..which we already know.

Quoted from Rockytop:

I think it's more like a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western meets Star Wars, than anything from the 80's.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

Hmmm, looks like Stern thinks it rotates too.
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Quoted from Rockytop:

I think it's more like a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western meets Star Wars, than anything from the 80's.

Quoted from Zablon:

Yeah, it rotates up and down. It showed it in the videos. It does different levels of 'rotation' to simulate different gravities (difficulty). I mean, if it 'spins' too, that'd be cool, but highly unlikely.
Stern also said the doll moves and controls the ball..so I mean....

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

That is ‘rocking’ not ‘Rotation’ dude, c’mon.
I know you know the difference.

Quoted from Zablon:

I sure do, but I'm not so sure the marketing department does.