completing the top four inlanes to spell C-O-R-E advances the end of ball bonus multiplier. the current level of multiple is indicated by a solid light at the 2x/3x/4x inserts on the pf. the same 2x and 3x inserts will flash/blink during multiball indicating the playfield scoring multiplier is active; 3x during 3 ball, 2x during 2 ball.

This is Old School Pinball 101. You should play some EMs and early SS machines to get a feel for how that stuff works. Understanding the past will help you enjoy pinball more, and especially TNA.

There's a link to his page, but he didn't save the stream unfortunately. It was mostly him just messing around with his software tweaking one of the songs but it did sound like the 5 tracks were relatively done as he previewed them. They are all very cohesive in that one song doesn't sound completely different than the others, but they are all unique.

I have trouble understanding some of the new pins with complex code as I'm from the ss era.
I find it interesting that people are having trouble with this

LOTR is not even allowed when used in my tournaments or league. Great 1 player game, terrible multiplayer game. But even with that, at least the playfield explains things. You know where the specials are, you know where the locks are, even mode start is labeled.

I'm planning to add Woz and TNA (when it's available) to my collection, talk about two different types of pins.

Stern are getting the same feel I have ST, SM and AC/DC and you can feel the similarities.

TNA will be the only no ramp pin I've ever owned.

My first machine that I bought was Taxi in January. My second machine was Gorgar two weeks later. When I needed to make room, it was Taxi that we sold Love me some classic pinball! Can't wait for TNA to bring that back with modern tech. I do have TWD, which I really enjoy, but I won't be adding anymore Sterns in my small 5 slot collection.

I bought my first machine from Scott (flash). He invited me and my brother in to check out his collection and some of his projects. I was blown away, by both his hospitality and what he was doing with his projects. It was also my first times seeing a collection of that size in a residence.

I'm really excited to buy another game from Scott - this time one he designed. I really respect that he's sticking to his vision on this game. I'm confident this will get the most plays out of any of the games I own.

I've been doing some soul searching, and reading back through this thread...

I really love this game, I wish it all the success in the world, I hope the whole world has an opportunity to experience this game, and that it helps bring a new generation to pinball in a way others may have not.

I love the backglass, it did have to grow on me, I love the art package, but with that love, I feel as it should have maybe a little more attention. Just my opinion, I've stated this already, I know it doesn't matter what I feel of think.

I feel that the subject of art should be dropped as of now, at least until mods start to surface and others change it as they feel... but none of us have asked what the people who actually designed and worked on the game feel about and think about the art... I know these are almost unspeakable questions, but I'd like to know. If I hear from a designer of a game that he (in this case Scott) loves the art and has a chance to explain, then I get pumped about the production and the possibility of owning the game, because of that connection.

If anyone knows of a podcast or a thread, or anything else where Scott has discussed the art in any form, could anyone please point me in that direction.

I'm sorry for any negative reactions I may have expressed, I just want this game to be all that it can possibly be, I've never been more excited for a game and its success.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/interview-of-scott-danesi-matt-andrews-total-nuclear-annihilation

No need to apologize. This is a forum to share your opinion. You should not feel bullied by the "subject matter experts."

You shouldn't feel bullied, but ignoring expertise and saying that everyone's opinion is equally valid is not a great idea. You hire an electrician to do your wiring because they know what they're doing. You don't stand there and tell them how to do their job. Why doesn't this apply to artists?

I've never understood why people devalue artist's expertise and experience. They're professionals. Is it because people think it's subjective, or is it the classic "I could do that" idea? You might think it's subjective but there are *tons* of rules when it comes to art - colour matching, structure, focus, etc. There are some universal truths about what is pleasing to the eye and how you draw attention that doesn't ever change.

Anyway, I'd also like to stop talking about TNA art as it's complete and no amount of hot air is going to change it. Besides, it's perfectly great the way it is.

I'm still keeping his lunch money.

I'm not afraid to admit when I was wrong.

Whatever helps you sleep at night

And I upvoted you for it, check the tapes, but I'll be more direct: good for you, not everyone can do that. It's all in fun man, no one is being bullied.

Where is your car parked again Aurich?

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Spooky distributor PinballSTAR is taking interested list for orders that will be starting next week - get in line early and often ! $ 1,000 deposit when we open up for orders on Monday 8/14.

Email Joe at [email protected] for info or just to say hey !

It is fun! Or I wouldn't be here supporting the artists that make my favorite toys, including yourself

Outside your house. Nice SDTM on Stars, you're not gonna get far with that kind of play.

exactly this. that's why i'm doing a big write up on why it's wrong to use colored LED's GI's and backbox GI's

I'm thinking he just didn't have the proper paperwork filled out.
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http://bureauofcommunication.com/compose/unsolicitedfeedback

totally baffled at the "unsolicited feedback" concept.

there's a saying around here, "hay de todo en la viña del señor", that would translate to... oh nevermind, you wouldn't like it anyway.

Everything you need is in the Lords Vinyard?

Gloria a Dios

TheNoTrashCougar brain storm for your beacon topper. How about the red vapor proof lights from every movie or show where a reactor alarm is going off.

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Buy one, get the cage chromed, and make it a mod perhaps. Definitely a cool lamp.

also be good for ghostbusters topper.

I had a battle shark arcade that had two of them.
The cages did twist on. But wasn't big enough for a rotating becon. The whole topper concept by 88 was still minor. A light or small plastic. I have a full lightbar on my GB. I just don't think TNA would benefit from a bunch of stuff on top of the game.

No game benefits from piling a bunch of useless shit on top of the head.

Agreed. Toppers are for people who need their pin to be it's own special snowflake.

TNA will have a beacon topper on it already, that I'm assuming, will light up when a reactor core is ready. This definitely is a functional topper, not just something pretty to look at. The cage might add to that. Not a bad idea imo, and I'm sure they wouldn't be too hard to find.

I do agree though, that most toppers aren't necessary.

I have a couple of those, they are very heavy. I have two that are probably mostly brass and the other is lighter and more likely steel or aluminum, I'll have to toss a magnet at it to see.

They're meant to take a beating, air strips used to use the same domes flipped up on posts as strip markers/signals.

Suggestion: a midnight madness-style mode that activates if you happen to be playing during an actual nuclear apocalypse.

This suggestion is more topical than I would care for right now.

It's a feature AND a public service system!

Though I've been very vocal about not suggesting changes, I would at the very least request there be a specific audio queue when you do complete one of the reactors (whatever that may be) so it could be swapped out later by uploading a new wav file. I would love it if there was some sort of nuclear power plant siren to really get you pumped that you completed that goal

Albeit fake, listening to that gave me chills

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Mutually assured...distribution?

I'm sensitive to criticism about this game, b/c I know how hard he's worked on it it and is still working. I mean no renaissance faire this weekend, wtf?!

how dare he!

How about the air raid siren that's in gold wings

Hey hey! This is Pinside! Home of the $500 topper!

Talk like that will get you banished!

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That topper on JD looks much better in my dining room built ins than on my JD

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Silver lining.

Alternate translight?

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Anyone ever see the movie Miracle Mile? This game makes me think of that movie.

Did they change the price on these guys? Now I see they are going to be 7k instead of the original 5995$? When did this happen?

No. It's an add on option for the cabinet. Instead of decals, you can have a direct printed cabinet clear coated for $1000 more.

Interesting, I'm seeing 7k as well from Pinballstar's pre-order email blast. No mention of direct screened decals. Typo perhaps?