You are partially correct.

The long intro where you see Mando hand the Armourer credits is only played once per game. Then it goes to the text instructions so you know what you are doing. After the 1st one, the intro only shows just the text part.

Either way you can skip them by pressing in both flippers. This was always the case; Jack didn't do this I assume because we had asked him to let things play out.

You can not "skip" the actual selection of an item in foundry.

SCOPE cost 75
Question mark is cheap because it takes away your choice.

Most of the time when I get Foundry I have one or two things I need because of where I am going next. Choosing the QM is less attractive than picking the thing I need. Therefore it needs to be cheep. I could risk getting something I don't want but I might get something expensive that I couldn't currently afford.

You have to hold the flipper in until the ball gets past the switch in the left orbit, almost to the spinner. I am torn on if this is best. On one hand you can choose the super skill shot or you can just feed to lower flippers quickly. But its not as intuitive.

Hello All -

I just caught up with this thread. I was a few pages behind.

I just want to say that I believe you all are great. The CLUB threads in general are reasonably safe places. Its great to see you all help each other with all your questions, issues, troubles, and champion stories.

I think I agree with large swathes of the reviews and critiques. I am particularly interested in the ideas about improving the ENCOUNTERS. The whole BONUS LEVEL idea was my idea and a bit against what Brian wanted to do. So if you are frustrated please blame me.

I think I will think about allowing level 2 and 3 to start immediately when you complete 1 and 2. Bonus level would only start after level 3 is complete. Then increasing even more the value of the bonus level after level 3. I also think this only makes sense on the PRO. Maybe.

Laters -
- Dwight

PS - I probably will not respond to responses to this. Sorry.