Spooky playing games with us on FB...?

https://www.facebook.com/SpookyPinball/posts/1393890647338825:0

Good news. Be nice to mix up the collection with something different.

Yet they're just slightly angled enough to give you a chance.

Really hope the same quality speakers make it into production.

Did they say why they changed the name? I prefer the original, but was it some Copyright / licence problems? Like from the original 90's PC game?

Anyone know from what game the original cab was stolen for the proto?

So it's going to be made in a standard Spooky cabinet. Kind of a shame - really liked the idea of it in the original 80's style Bally cab - but I'm assuming it's cost prohibitive. But will the PF be steeper because of this? I'm guessing it would either need to be steeper or a bigger gap between the glass and the PF.

Really? That's great. On the podcast it sounded like it was the standard cab - maybe they meant a modified version.

Both legit questions, especially if you've never played it before. It's a simple-ish layout and it's difficult to convey how much fun it is to play over the internet. Not sure why asking a legit and fundamental rule question should means the game "isnt for you" and therefore "dont buy it".

For some reason the translite reminds me of a purple Twilight Zone.

Whether you like the art or not, this game is going to be freakin' awesome. Scott has had this thing in his head for years. Pretty sure he has a good idea on how he wants it to look.

No, that was because both AMH and RZ were very limited and sold out very quickly. Nothing to do with P&P being a "closed shop".

How many would buy TnA in a format more or less like it is now? Exposed backboard with laser cut name, exposed screen/speakers/Led scores. Mostly Exposed wood playfield (cleared) with minimal "art" mostly insert labels, and a few plastics. (Though Probably not Sharpie - on second thoughts, would be cool if Scott personally hand labeled all the pf's himself ).

Personally I think it looks really cool as is because of the basement /industrial/ underground feel suits the theme. And would look nothing like any game in anyone's collection. Whether or not it would translate into a production game.

Really? No idea what could have happened. All I can say from my experience everything went smoothly working with Soooky and P&P. Not sure whether the market could justify a "true distributor" given its size and also the boutique nature of Spooky.

When it came time to lock in deposits, I'd hazard a guess those people wouldn't commit no matter what the art looked like.

The girl is from the 80's but currently in the future destroying reactors. So maybe it's actually more fitting to have a combination of a contemporary looking girl and 80's retro graphics.

From what I could gather the backbox won't be 80's bally. It will be current spooky. The cabinet will be spooky, but modified to be more like 80's bally. I'm guessing that means the glass won't be as steep.

Not sure if they'll be using the Bally wide side rails with laser cut name. Although the new name might not fit.

Good point, but it would be pretty hard playing this game without knowing the back story. Being an original theme it needs to be explained somehow. As long as there are no comic books it's all good.

It's funny how the most active and heated arguments on Pinside are always about art. Explain Pinside to an outsider..."yeh, it's a pinball forum where a bunch of middle aged white guys discuss art."

According to Scott this is what the scoring displays will look like:

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But with the LCD display underneath as well, the translite will be quite small. Smaller than Spike 2 maybe?

How long have you got?

But he had to fit in otherwise he'd look like an idiot.

Id like to complain and make a suggestion in the same breath.....HURRY UP! I want it yesterday!

Like it. Was more colour than I was expecting, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.

Was The beacon on the proto? Can't remember. Nice touch especially with the theme.

Hoping the speakers are as punchy as the proto - that was a highlight for me.

Yeh, I think youre right....

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Actually, would be great to get confirmation from Spooky, what, if anything has changed from the original (apart from the obvious art, stylistic stuff). For those who've played the original, would be nice to know if anything has been cut/added.

Ok, who is going to make some LED light up drops for this.....

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Does that mean you can buy one more to make up for the shortfall in "your" collection?

3 letters......OCD. But I think most people in pinball suffer from it in varying degrees.

Or you could swap yours for a later spot and combine...just sayin'

Do we need a Cliffy for the scoop or are they pre-installed?

What's everyone doing for shooter lane protection?

That's the new normal in Stern playfields

mmmmm....butter......

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Those bastards who offer full price and pay in cash...what's become of pinball?

Australian games due next week. Can't freakin' wait.

Thought it was up around 300 as I saw a post about number 300 getting signed by everyone or something.

Unless I'm mistaken, the last digit reactor counter will only record in a high score if the score is on the board for being a high score. But there may be instances where you can defeat the most reactors and not get on the board, or defeat most reactors and be 4th on the board.

Australian games are sitting in customs as we speak. If Customs had any sense of what is sitting there, they would release them before the weekend and put us all out of our misery.

I'm torn between setting it up at work for all of us to play $1 games or taking it home where I can play it in more depth, but less often as multiplayer.

7.4 here. Go steep or go home.

You should try it one day. Easy to trap assuming you can react quickly enough.

Apparently it’s still in development.

I kind of wish I’d gone butter, but my regular decals are glossy and super high quality - more than happy with them.

Having said that, when I’m playing this game, I couldn’t give a sh*t what is on the cab. None of it is going to matter unless I can defeat the 9 reactors to stop the world ending in the past.

Could be a first.

Another extension of this could be playing in teams of 2 to take down reactors.

So are there actual plans for a Vs Co-op? Personally I’d prefer this over the “all on one team” co-op mode.

F*k yeh. Scott is out of control.

Was thinking the same - would be a lot of balls (6) for the single player guy, but better than no option at all.

So no chance of a 1player vs 2player mode if 3 players are selected for VS CO-OP?

true, same thing I guess.

I'm sure Scott is strong enough not to be overly influenced by the mob.

Player 1 & 3 vs player 2.......but now I think about it herg makes sense - probably no different than one guy taking spot 2 and 4

So any of the mod makers reading this thread want to make some lit drop targets for TNA like the ones they made for WOZ/AFM?

I get that, but the only fair way would be 6 balls per team whether 1 or 2 players on the team. Ideally you’d want to try and balance the skill level of the teams as much as possible.

But then it’s 6 balls vs 3 balls which is not really fair (unless you’re aiming to handicap a player). Better the single player guy play 2 and 4. Will be the same as if the feature was “coded”.

Anyway, all just talk. Great game as it is - doesn’t really need anything more. Yet Scott adds more.

Here’s an option.....order in 6 months when they get caught up, and you might only need to wait 1 month, or you’ll be able to buy a used one.

The other alternative would be to buy a new release Stern game and then wait (pray) 12 months for code.

Spooky should release a Queue Jumper Edition. Plus $1000 and you’re on the next run.

Actually, those who are impatient should seriously enquire about butter cabinet since they’re made in batches.

With all due respect RD, you do have 124 other games to play in the meantime. I think one of the guys complaining had 1.

I just want the Centaur

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Now you're resorting to guilt trips? The depths people will lower themselves to for good pinball.

Butter baby. They group a bunch of Butter cabs together when they’re producing because they’re a PIA to produce. Means some get them early, but also some get them late.

There were numbers post 390 in this thread earlier. If we’re at 120ish now, that would put the eta for a game ordered today at 11 months from now. I’m guessing production will speed up going forward, but ACNC will also hit the line.

Puts the pressure on doesn't it. Just need to screen it out.

How do you guys even get a chance to look at the LCD screen while playing TNA? I can honestly say I have no idea what’s happening on the lcd whilst playing.

The hooked rails look great, but they really should be pre-drilled. If you hit either the el panel, or the wire up the top, you’ll either ruin them, or I’m assuming there will be a nice current running through the screw and maybe the rail? I’ve cut these panels before and if you leave them unsealed where you cut them, you get a nice electric shock. Ok, it’s only 12v (?) but still a bit of a zap.

The default setting for the knocker is to go off on extra balls so it’s used more than usual. Can’t imagine not having it now, but I guess it’s the least necessary of the mods if you’ve got to hold off.

Moderators always have to kill the fun.

All 100%.

He’s already got all the old pins......

Interesting topic. Definitely less side to side with a steeper angle, but steeper means faster and you need faster reflexes. I’m still not convinced the angle of the pf affects ability to trap since trapping is affected more by the flipper throw/movement.

So another reason higher pitch makes it more difficult.

Had both, DI is gone and haven't missed it at all. Still playing TNA every day.

This is the second direct trade of DILE for TNA I’ve heard in the past week.

In fairness to rai he did say “wanted”, ie. “in the past”.

Was just stirring the pot. FWIW, I think you made a good move - u get a cheap DI now, and still get a TNA down the track.

I had TNA at home for a couple of weeks, then decided I should move it in to work so the guys in the office can also enjoy it and we can play more multiplayer. Downside - I don't get to play it as much at work.

So 4 weeks later - screw the guys in the office . I miss it way too much and am going to somehow fit it in at home again this weekend.

The guys at work will have to make do with TWD.

That’s really impressive. My original guesstimate when I placed my (early) order was 420. When all’s said and done I think 6-800 might not be out of the question. Maybe 1000?