I'm not posting this to incite, as I'm a friend, follower and supporter of Bowen's... but I do have some questions/concerns.

The link above states that for every $1500 pledged, you will publish a single video tutorial. To this I ask, why? Under the valid assumption that a trip from MA to Pittsburgh incurs the following standard costs:
Flight
Hotel
Meals
Compensation for your time (in lieu of your normal job)

These are fixed costs. In other words, are you really going to fly to Pittsburgh to film a single 30 minute to hour long tutorial and go home? I guess I'm unclear as to the editing process. I've always been amazed at your amazing ability to play a handful of games, usually at a highly skilled level, comment over them while playing, with an in-depth game knowledge.

So, I guess what I'm really asking is this. Does it take several days to film a single tutorial and most of the games are throw-aways with you playing numerous games, reciting the same information, over and over, in the hopes that you have a keeper or two? Or, do you just play a few games, comment over it, edit it, and whatever happens happens? Why couldn't a $1500 pledge (seems to be a reasonable amount for a few days of travel), cover a bunch of tutorials?

A sort of unrelated comment on this quest for knowledge. I don't think there's any casual or serious pinball player who has not improved their skills, knowledge, or interest from watching your PAPA tutorials. Your voice is clear, well understood, and the random funny quips or self punishment keep the interest high throughout. There are so many more games I think we'd all like to see covered in depth. That being said, you are the only person who has done these tutorials to my knowledge on the PAPA site. While your talents should not go without proper merit, are there not others local to Pittsburgh who are highly skills players and, either naturally or limited practice, could likewise add to the tutorial database at an almost zero cost to PAPA/ReplayFx (equipment setup, editing and publishing aside).

Love your work, on TWD video you said 'Wes Welker' multiball was that intentional tribute to Wes or a slip of the tongue?

Contributing $10 per video. Thanks Bowen!

Contributed. BAO!

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I know you have written rules docs for example Tspp. Would you be willing to do for other games?

Keep up the great work Bowen! My all time favorite tutorial was the Roadshow. If you have not seen it yet go check it out. Great fun and very informative . I hope to see many more of these great tutorials!

I will be supporting this effort as I have really enjoyed the videos and spent many an hour watching and learning - all while feeding my pinball addiction... (My wife says, "Why do you watch pinball when you already play it a lot anyways?!?!?!?" --> Ha! How little does she understand...)

It does, and you're always welcome to stay at my place Free transportation too. There, you saved a couple hundred bucks and I might even feed ya.

Contributed - Awesome material

Bowen, Your tutorials have absolutely made me a better player. Thanks for being awesome.
-Jason

I'm in on this. I have watched at least 6 videos. A donation is warranted and your commentary is hilarious. Just don't do the one flipper thing like on funhouse haha.

Perhaps a revisit to older games that have newer code would be cool as well.

Jim

I just had to contribute to this.

Bowen's videos has been a huge part of my pinball obsession in the latest years, and I have had hours of first class entertainment and help with them.

Many others have followed in his footsteps but he is still the best at doing the pinball tutorials. His videos are always highly entertaining and I always learn something new, watching them.

I hope he is able to continue making videos for many years.

Best of luck with the campaign, Bowen!

Only wish is that the papa guys could go to California and steal Karl DeAngelo's cameras

I'll donate for sure, ST is in need of a good strategy guide.

I just want to say that I enjoy your tutorial videos...but I'm REALLY glad to see you whenever you pop up on Pinside.

Heard he is a nice guy also, and he has a great first name. Damn! Better scrap that plan.

He does have some excellent video recording equipment, though

The papa equipment is already fine, but who can argue against evolution? Some of the 2016 IFPA Pin-Masters stuff looked amazing.(especially high speed ball movement)

Another kickstarter some day, perhaps.

Anyway, best of luck on the campaign. Looking good so far

Bowen's tutorials are the best.

I'm in!

Bowen, thank you sincerely for sharing your pinball knowledge. Someday my fellow league players will tremble in fear at the misfortune of being in my group, thanks to you.

I'm in.

P.S. bit.ly links need a space before the right parenthesis

15 bucks away from $750 bump!

I was'nt aware of your work! Where can these tutorials be seen,please? GB a must,as well as ST both pre.s! Thank you for your devotion and effort! Look forward to see your work!

papa.org

Following as I would like to view the tutorials as well

Thank,you,AJB4!!

Just stumbled across this thread and will contribute to the cause. My only question is how many hours will it take to cover all that WoZ has to offer? It's so deep that the tutorial may end up being longer than a Peter Jackson directors cut.

Where is this at?

In one of the patreon backer posts

You're the man Bowen! Thanks for all your tutorial videos, it has certainly made me a better player. Although it could come back to bite you when we are head to head for the PAPA world championship and I school you (But that's probably many years down the road as I am just starting to get into tournaments.)

Can't wait to see the new X-Men tutorial.

Pledge sent.

Bowen, thanks for what you are doing for pinball. Your videos are utterly awesome.

Milwaukee!!!

I have never seen Valinor

Do or die multiball

Has anyone seen the GOT tutorial yet? How informative is it and which machine is it done on, premium or pro? Thank you Bowen!

Linky?

One more for Keefer Invitational from WPT or Gauntlet from PotC.

Must be either this one:

Or this one:

Just subscribe to Keith's youtube if you want to see stuff beaten into submission. He's got a video of beating last man standing, getting to end of the line ....