TWD Club, only walkers not welcome !!!

The Pro is awesome and just as much fun as the LE! I've played them both and the extras aren't worth the money. Put the extra 2k towards another machine.

But TZ has more toys

I'm a new member to the club! I picked up an LE last weekend and absolutely love it! All of my experience prior to this has been with the Pro (I've put a few hundred plays on a local route game) but the LE really takes it to another level! Especially with an upgraded sound package. I'm using RandomKGs NIN/Radiohead mix which is awesome! I really think my favorite LE feature is the lightshow. It really is impressive and immerses you in the game. I've made it to Horde mode twice since getting the game and it really makes your heart race!

My game is all stock with the Stern left ramp fix but I ordered a shaker and should have it later this week. Any other recommended mods besides just cosmetic ones? Also, does anyone have any pointers on using the Crossbow? I suck at it and it is almost too risky to use as I've gotten quite a few insta-drains from it. I've thought about disabling it all-together but figured I'd just keep practicing to see if I get better.

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I don't think any of Borg's games come with shakers from the factory. At least they are easy and inexpensive to add.

If I wanted to move a colorDMD from one of my WPC games to TWD. besides the Stern cable what would I need? I see they also sell a Pinbits clear shield with standoffs. Is that also required and is there anything else needed to mount it? Thanks!

I didn't know I had a stalker, but yeah I learned my lesson after Strange Science that I need to make sure that any game I purchase doesn't scare my kids or else I'd be forced to sell. On TWD I brought my son to play the local TWD Premium and Pro on route on numerous occasions and made sure he wasn't scared and asked him if he was OK with me buying one before putting it on my list of acceptable games. With RZ I didn't have that luxury.... It would have sucked to have waited 1.5 years for a game only to be forced to sell after unboxing it. I don't know if he would have been OK with it or not? Anything can pretty much scare a 3 year old including evil looking monkeys.... Now I just have to worry about my daughter in another year or so.

There's supposed to be one more update, although code is basically perfect right now. Not even sure what it really needs? Maybe tweak the Woodbury shot so that its less easy but more lucrative?

Fuse?

They are the same except that the LE playfield are signed by Borg..

Yeah you need the kit. I'd also recommend grabbing some black foam weatherstripping to install on the sides of the DMD panel to help block some of the light that filters in from the backbox. With the way these install in the new speaker panels they are set back a ways and the foam gives it a more finished look and blocks light from coming in.

I just added T7s ramp flap extension and it works great! My left ramp is now nearly as smooth as the Pro and I am completely satisfied with my left ramp now. I made adjustments before to add the shorter post and level it up which helped but it still was a nuisance until I added the extension. It's too bad Stern didn't design the ramp flap an extra 1/2 inch from the factory as it would have made it a moot issue. Adding Gneissels Bicycle Girl light helped make the BG shot more satisfying as well since you can now see what you're bashing. That should have been there from the factory.

Now that my left ramp works perfectly and my crossbow functions 100% (it was flaky when I got it) there really is no weak spot on the LE/Premium. I've played 100s of games on the Pro and a well adjusted Premium beats it in every way. Pro is still excellent but Walker bombs and all the extra features on the Pre adds more strategy and takes the game to another level.

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I'd also recommend Cleland/RandomKG Radiohead/NIN sound package (free and excellent!) and extended ramp flap (medium).

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Definitely not normal! I would try to re-flash the software and try it again. If that doesn't work I'd contact support.

I'd loosen up the tilt a little before disabling the magnet. A good nudge will save a SDTM drop.

Walker bombs and the left spinner are the 2 biggest reasons to own an LE/Premium. That left spinner is essential during Well Walker MB and is really fun to rip! Walker bombs add extra levels of strategy to the way you play the game. The other LE features are cool but not essential to gameplay.

Alright, I'm an idiot! The past 4-5 months I've been really struggling with having good games and have only made Horde a couple times. Just realized that I've had my extra balls turned off since hosting league night back in June. -Doh!

They did. Pretty sure they are plastic.

My crossbow did that when I first got the game and it was a matter of adjusting the two switches on the Crossbow. Took a bit of trial and error to get it to work just right but it hasn't given me an issue since. Back when it didn't work I'd get super frustrated but now I've grown to really like the crossbow! Way more satisfying than just shooting the shot with the flippers.

I've owned Stern games in the past that had ribbing like that. It's under the clear coat and still feels smooth to the touch. It's really only noticable from certain angles. It doesn't effect game play or insert integrity so I wouldn't worry about it and enjoy your game. TWD is an awesome game! Congrats!

I have both games (TWDLE and IMDN Pro) and that's a really tough question as they are my 2 favorite games of all time. Out of the box I think IMDN is the better game. Artwork is better, better callouts, better layout, etc. TWD you need to mod the left ramp to make it smooth, you have to also install an aftermarket sound package to get better callouts and music (I like RandomKG's NIN/Radiohead mix with the Cleland callouts), you also need a colorDMD to really get the most out of the display. I think TWD has a slight edge on software but IMDN is no slouch. It just seems like there is a bit more depth to TWD and there are more toys on the playfield.-it's also a Premium vs. a Pro. The smart thing may be to get the TWD now since they aren't being made and may be harder to find vs. IMDN which will likely be running for years' to come. Overall I still think I like IMDN Pro a slight bit more but that could also be because of the honeymoon phase. I guess I'll know for sure in another 6 months to a year.

If the question were IMDN Premium vs. TWD Premium I'd lean towards TWD just because it's a better value. Pro is where the value is at on IMDN as I don't really like the features (or maintenance and hassle) that the Premium adds.

Contact any Stern distributor and you should be able to purchase new backbox decals. I ordered a new head decal for my TWDLE from JJ at GameExchange in Colorado.

I've got a TWDLE. The left ramp can be tweaked to make pretty smooth if you get different spacers and add the extended ramp flap. I still prefer the Pro ramp but the overall the TWDLE model just has a lot more features. I would really miss the Walker bombs (adds extra strategy) and the spinners.-Ripping the spinner for switch hits in Well walker mb just feels great. The color changing inserts and red GI are also a nice thing to have. The crossbow is actually a pretty cool toy that I'd miss. The well walker magnet adds a little to the game as well but I wouldn't really miss it if it was gone. The Bicycle girl toy changes the layout and gives you a backhand shot. The fishtank at the back of the playfield on the LE is a nice cosmetic mod but a similar one can be added to the Pro.

I do enjoy the Pro and would be happy owning one if I couldn't afford or didn't want to spend the extra money to get a Premium or LE. I think they are all fun!

Nice mod! Did you have to modify your Bicycle girl to make it fit?-I always thought the Pro ramp was less steep? I'm guessing that you can still use the lighted mod to work and run it off the first ramp switch?

Where's the best and cheapest place to order a "Pro" ramp?

thanks for sharing!

No. The Premium/LE is definitely drainier (the crossbow and steeper ramp also make it more of a challenge). but the Walker bombs help make up for it.

I have an LE at home but play Pros quite often as the game is really popular here on route and in some ways the Pro is more enjoyable because it isn't as brutal or drainy to play. If the Pro had a left spinner and Walker bombs I'd probably even prefer it.

You may want to check that your running the latest code if it's been 2.5 years. Should be version 1.6

That's correct but it also applies to Prison Multiball as well and can also help you extend Horde mode by using Horde bombs. It adds an extra layer of strategy and they can work like a ball save if you get them set-up just right.

I switched all my cool whites to warm white GI in my LE and it's a huge improvement!

And make sure you do this with the games power off. Don't use nut drivers or other tools with the power on. Just turn it on to check periodically.

I bought mine from Pinsider T7. I checked and he still appears to be an active. The mod does work well. If he no longer sells them I'm sure you could make one easy enough. It's just a piece of spring steel with double sided 3m adhesive to attach it.

Warm white is a huge improvement for the GI! no regrets here

I just used pop bumper ring mylar on mine. I'd avoid the carbon fiber rings.

https://www.pinballlife.com/pop-bumper-protective-playfield-mylar.html

I doubt it. Why would anyone buy a NIB TWD Premium for $7300 when you can get a HUO for ~$6K? The only Stern game that really makes sense to vault at this point is Tron Premium due to the price/demand.

For $7300? I can't see Stern selling too many at their current price points.