You haven't really lived until you've seen this fascinating sequence from TWD:

1. Press "start game" button
2. Shooter --> pops (pops mess with the ball a while)
3. Pops --> ball dribbles out
4. Ball dribbles out (and goes) --> SDTM to ball save
5. Ball save --> shoots ball to pops (pops mess with the ball a while)
6. Pops --> ball dribbles out
7. Ball dribbles out and goes --> SDTM to lose the ball

You never even got to flip once.
You'll have the biggest belly laugh of your life. Try it!

I had no sense that my machine was not pitched or leveled correctly. If that's the case fair enough, but I call this a multi-dimensional design flaw. Every game has its "weak spots" Some are easier to spot that others.

-mof

As a passionate pinball hobbyist, I think it's fair to have high expectations for each title, and to be honest when those expectations are not met. In 2015, we will only see a few new machines shipped this year, and I really hope that these designs get more scrutiny in the idea room, before they are allowed to make it into the factory to be reproduced with 'easy to spot' weaknesses in the design.

I would bet most of the people on this forum want to see every vendor succeed with EVERY title.

I can both root for a vendor to design something great with each title, AND be honest when they fall short of my expectations.

-mof

Pardon?
We're having a little fun - blowing off a little steam...

1. Nobody is taking cheap shots at anyone.
2. There are a few comments that reflect wishes that the design was better scrutinized.
3. It would have been nice if this game didn't like to drain SDTM after the pops hold up the ball for a while.
4. This is a "frustration" thread -- you are welcome to drain it.

-mof

This thread is about TWD, "Stay on target gold leader."
-mof

Exactly.
Pops:
1. Randomize ball movement
2. Score points (targets, 1-2-3 lanes, hidden saucers, etc.)
3. Try to drain on you
-mof