Total Nuclear Annihilation
Spooky Pinball, 2017
Total Nuclear Annihilation (CE)
Spooky Pinball, 2022Quoted from jar155:Is it really that hard not to ram forks into a box? Is it that hard not to tighten up straps across a box so hard it tears through the box and rubs the cabinet? Is it really that hard? Good work, FedEx.
Is that yours? Did you refuse shipment?
Quoted from FatPanda:Is that yours? Did you refuse shipment?
It's mine, and I wasn't there. My wife took the game, but filed a damage claim. The driver left before I could tell her to refuse it. I'm so pissed off.
Quoted from BillyPilgrim:How do I get the lighted speakers added to my TNA at the factory? Do I just ask my distributor to have it added on to my order? I didn’t see them for sale at Pinball Life. Thanks for any info!
You could probably just email KT and she can add it to your order.
Quoted from jar155:It's mine, and I wasn't there. My wife took the game, but filed a damage claim. The driver left before I could tell her to refuse it. I'm so pissed off.
That's horrific, man. I feel for you. Hopefully it all gets sorted out easily.
Quoted from FatPanda:Officially in the club! #163 picked up today for those keeping track
We also got a special playfield
TNA next to a Flash Gordon and Paragon! Nice taste in pins you got there.
I will be streaming TNA tonight at 7PM EDT at http://twitch.tv/owlnonymous
Quoted from Owlnonymous:TNA next to a Flash Gordon and Paragon! Nice taste in pins you got there.
Thanks! Appreciate the notice! TBH, I've tried playing my other machines to not feel like I'm neglecting them....but I'm completely neglecting them right now lol
Quoted from jar155:It's mine, and I wasn't there. My wife took the game, but filed a damage claim. The driver left before I could tell her to refuse it. I'm so pissed off.
Oh man...I would have been watching like a hawk and made sure I was there! i'm not sure what kind of recompense you can expect for it? I'm sorry you have to go through this right now.
Quoted from FatPanda:Oh man...I would have been watching like a hawk and made sure I was there! i'm not sure what kind of recompense you can expect for it? I'm sorry you have to go through this right now.
Leave it on the pallet and make them pick up, ship it back, and send a new one. FedEX should pay for the costs
Quoted from 27dnast:Leave it on the pallet and make them pick up, ship it back, and send a new one. FedEX should pay for the costs
We're working with them now on what to do. Thankfully the driver put in good notes about the state of the machine upon delivery. The box looks like it was attacked by elephants.
20180620_132929 (resized).jpg20180620_132943 (resized).jpg20180620_133019 (resized).jpgQuoted from jar155:Thankfully the driver put in good notes about the state of the machine upon delivery.
You had a VERY good driver then. Normally when this crap happens, it's a damn nightmare.
Document everything, and let Joe at PinballSTAR know right away so he can help.
HATE to see this stuff. Sorry sir!
Quoted from SpookyCharlie:You had a VERY good driver then. Normally when this crap happens, it's a damn nightmare.
Document everything, and let Joe at PinballSTAR know right away so he can help.
HATE to see this stuff. Sorry sir!
Joe is already on it and we're not too worried about it. We'll get it sorted!
so speaker kit will be installed soon - watching this install video the speakers seemed like a huge pain to install.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/255687467
Anyone with experience want to break down what went wrong? Are there no holes in the front to mount the grilles?
Just crammed in #169 in my last usable square foot of space... everything works great and oozes with quality. There was a million+ score when I booted up so these definitely get thoroughly play-tested... NICE. Killer packing job too, very impressive. Not much else to add that already hasn't been mentioned, my expectations have been greatly exceeded.
Still learning how to tune my shots, it's been rather humbling so far to say the least. Does everybody else's scoop reject like 80% of direct shots into it? Seems like it really needs to be hit dead center. I know, play better LOL.
btw turning on the gamma function, reducing the brightness to 30 and the contrast to 100 really help with the monitor washout. I don't feel the need to replace it now, makes a big difference!
IMG_8276 (resized).JPGQuoted from delt31:so speaker kit will be installed soon - watching this install video the speakers seemed like a huge pain to install.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/255687467
Anyone with experience want to break down what went wrong? Are there no holes in the front to mount the grilles?
His game did not have the screws on the front side of the speaker panel like most do. I'm not sure if this was something Spooky didn't do until later games, but mine, #60, did have screws on the outside that I removed, then used to install the grills. I certainly would not call the install a huge pain.
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:btw turning on the gamma function, reducing the brightness to 30 and the contrast to 100 really help with the monitor washout. I don't feel the need to replace it now, makes a big difference!
Good to hear. I will do this as well. Glad 169 is to you, 174 should be coming out shortly to me.
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:Just crammed in #169 in my last usable square foot of space... everything works great and oozes with quality. There was a million+ score when I booted up so these definitely get thoroughly play-tested... NICE. Killer packing job too, very impressive. Not much else to add that already hasn't been mentioned, my expectations have been greatly exceeded.
Congrats on getting this awesome pin in your lineup!
btw turning on the gamma function, reducing the brightness to 30 and the contrast to 100 really help with the monitor washout. I don't feel the need to replace it now, makes a big difference!
I really wish I felt the same way. Did I see an improvement when I adjusted the gamma, brightness and contrast? Yep. Was it enough of an improvement that the screen no longer looks washed out? Nope. It's really my only disappointment with the pin. When I get motivated enough I am going to replace the screen.
Quoted from RobT:When I get motivated enough I am going to replace the screen.
Who am I kidding, I probably will too eventually. Once I slap on the lit rails, Herg's speaker light diffuser, and the misc. decals I won't have anything else to add. This one definitely deserves the royal treatment!
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:Just crammed in #169 in my last usable square foot of space... everything works great and oozes with quality. There was a million+ score when I booted up so these definitely get thoroughly play-tested... NICE. Killer packing job too, very impressive. Not much else to add that already hasn't been mentioned, my expectations have been greatly exceeded.
Still learning how to tune my shots, it's been rather humbling so far to say the least. Does everybody else's scoop reject like 80% of direct shots into it? Seems like it really needs to be hit dead center. I know, play better LOL.
btw turning on the gamma function, reducing the brightness to 30 and the contrast to 100 really help with the monitor washout. I don't feel the need to replace it now, makes a big difference!
My scoop rejected a ton of shots. I solved by gently bending the scoop down a tad and it really helped
Quoted from 27dnast:My scoop rejected a ton of shots. I solved by gently bending the scoop down a tad and it really helped
Oh nice! So you mean just push the top down a bit to end up with something like this? I know not nearly that extreme LOL, just trying to be obvious 
Screen Shot 2018-06-21 at 6.08.02 PM (resized).pngso I installed the speaker lights - SUPER easy. The kit I got from Kayte was much better than that video - LEDs already on the replacement covers and it literally took 15 min or so.
I'm really impressed with the effects it makes however it does seem a little uneven (the light) - I'm about 6ft tall and i can mainly see the bottom of the leds. Is that what the difusser is expected to help and if so, is that hard to install?
btw - I have a lot of impressions of this game that I plan on sharing soon. Been playing it for a few weeks now.
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:Oh nice! So you mean just push the top down a bit to end up with something like this? I know not nearly that extreme LOL, just trying to be obvious
Yup. I just gently massaged it down a micro-little bit. Rejections are vastly reduced
Quoted from 27dnast:Yup. I just gently massaged it down a micro-little bit. Rejections are vastly reduced
is that with the protector installed? Mine is 80% reject right now... kinda hard setting that way though
Quoted from hisokajp:is that with the protector installed? Mine is 80% reject right now... kinda hard setting that way though
Not sure what protector you are using but i have found it is not needed on tna scoop
Quoted from 27dnast:Yup. I just gently massaged it down a micro-little bit. Rejections are vastly reduced
Use a tool or just bend it by hand?
Quoted from jar155:The box looks like it was attacked by elephants.
The packaging was one of the biggest surprises when I got mine. It really didn't seem up to snuff versus the rest of the game, and definitely is contributing to these problems. While it can never fix ham-fisted f*tards from screwing it up, the cardboard was basically falling off mine (only held on with a couple staples), the straps weren't tight, and they don't have the nice spray foam blocks to keep things from punching through or shifting around inside the cardboard like Stern and others do. Between the thin shell and the game was basically just a few inches of air and some shrinkwrap; anything could easily go through it.
Considering the improved quality Spooky has done in other areas, I'm hoping as they see reports like this and will step it up in the future. I appear to have gotten lucky but was really worried about it having heard stories from others...
Quoted from joetechbob:Use a tool or just bend it by hand?
I gently used my palm to push it down... very gentle... definitely helped
Quoted from hisokajp:is that with the protector installed? Mine is 80% reject right now... kinda hard setting that way though
What protector?
Quoted from TigerLaw:Good to hear. I will do this as well. Glad 169 is to you, 174 should be coming out shortly to me.
And...I got my shipping notification. No. 174 is in rout!
Quoted from 27dnast:I gently used my palm to push it down... very gentle... definitely helped
Quoted from 27dnast:My scoop rejected a ton of shots. I solved by gently bending the scoop down a tad and it really helped
This is what I did after your suggestion. It's like night and day in differnece and now my scoop gobbles up nearly every shot.
Quoted from delt31:I'm about 6ft tall and i can mainly see the bottom of the leds. Is that what the difusser is expected to help and if so, is that hard to install?
Yes, the LEDs shine through 3D printed clear plastic, which ends up frosted looking after it's printed. You will still see the bottom of the opening more than the top, but you won't see direct light from the LEDs anymore. It is a direct replacement for the included black space with prongs, so it's no more difficult to install than the stock kit.
PinballSTAR will be at ReplayFX again in 2018 ! WITH TNA AND ALICE COOPER'S NIGHTMARE CASTLE !
We are planning on having the following games (subject to change) :
JJP :
Wizard of Oz (will bring only if pre-sold)
Hobbit (will bring only if pre-sold)
Dialed In - open for play and NIB
Pirates of the Caribbean - open for play
Chicago Gaming :
Medieval Madness Remake (will bring only if pre-sold)
Attack From Mars Remake (will bring only if pre-sold)
American Pinball :
Houdini - open for play and NIB
Spooky :
TNA - open for play
Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle - open for play
Homepin :
Thunderbirds - open for play
VP Cabs :
Vertigo - open for play
Vortex - open for play
Pre-orders for free delivery to the show ? YUP we'll do that...
We will bring INVISIGLASS if anyone wants to pre-order before the show - discounts for multiple sheets - we will ONLY bring what is pre-sold. Email Sales@PinballSTAR for pricing.
Email Joe at [email protected] for our full price list.
Joe Newhart
PinballSTAR Amusements
[email protected]
570-357-0042
PS Logo (resized).jpgOK, got my scoop dialed in. MUCH easier to hit now.
Last issue: no matter how hard I fire the ball into the left orbit it hits the top of my right slingshot.
Watched many videos and they all go to the right flipper and the orbits are repeatable from it.
Presuming I need to slightly bend my lane guide at the end out a touch. Can somebody take a peak at the attached and let me know if this is the right place to bend? I've never had to mess with one before and want to take baby steps to keep things smooth. Cheers!
Screen Shot 2018-06-24 at 3.27.48 PM (resized).pngQuoted from delt31:make sure your game is level - mine wasn't at first and when I adjusted, the right orbit drained right to my flipper not hitting the right sling anymore
Thanks bud. It's dead level front and back, pitched at around 6.8. Maybe I should try 6.5.
Yeah bend that a little. Just be careful, because too much and a left orbit will go SDTM.
--Scott
yeah I'm at 6.5. Game plays perfectly.
I added those decals from flash and the drop targets especially - it's like they came that way from the factory. Put all of them on except the red target ones. Liked the flat red. Got the point across enough.
Quoted from TheNoTrashCougar:Yeah bend that a little. Just be careful, because too much and a left orbit will go SDTM.
--Scott
Pssshhhttt... what the hell do YOU know? Thanks man! Yeah I get plenty SDTM from everything else, I'll go easy. Cheers!
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