NEW TWD Prison Mod Idea

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Pretty nice looking, Id probably buy one if it works well and isn't too pricey.

#4 7 years ago

JON

J85M

Cheers guys, I'll definitely pursue it for my game, if there is enough interest to take it from a one off into a small run without it being too pricey even better.

#5 7 years ago

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jeffspinballpalace

JeffSPinballPalace

20y 242K 19,063 556

Was also thinking earlier today there has got to be something better than the big head. Opened your thread and bam, your idea hits me. I'd get one.

#6 7 years ago

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perryd

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Locust Grove, GA

13y 73,150 1,938 13 43

Looks good, might want to grab one myself

#7 7 years ago

CWB

Charliew65

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11y 96,300 1,179 1

id be in, i hate head.....

#8 7 years ago

DIE

underlord

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14y 133K 9,047 49

Quoted from Charliew65:
id be in, i hate head.....

#9 7 years ago

CWB

Charliew65

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11y 96,300 1,179 1

i mean behind closed doors...

#10 7 years ago

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Grinder901

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Germantown, TN

10y 78,900 4,926 1

It's a no brainer. I said it before as well. Big head makes zero sense. Shoulda been a walker horde from the get go.

Good luck!!

#11 7 years ago

CLG

clg

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11y 75,300 1,652 17

Quoted from Charliew65:
i mean behind closed doors...

OK so you are an exhibitionist then...

#12 7 years ago

JIM

Captive_Ball

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Cypress, TX

11y 128K 7,186 17 86

It's a great idea...if your able to pull it off as you describe, you will be selling a lot of these. Looking forward to seeing the progress of this mod.

#13 7 years ago

MIL

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Cessnock

11y 38,400 563 8 32

I'd be up for one .

#14 7 years ago

MGH

Pinballpal

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Altoona, PA

12y 77,800 1,029 10

I am in

#15 7 years ago

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markmon

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Hillsboro, OR

13y 98,300 13,010 21 81

This is a bash toy. Whiles looks cool, I don't think a hoard will hold up to the ball slamming into it too well.

#16 7 years ago

PRH

rockrand

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Bloomfield, MI

11y 84,800 3,533 1

I'm am in if things work out.

#17 7 years ago

JON

J85M

Quoted from Charliew65:
id be in, i hate head.....

Quoted from Charliew65:
i mean behind closed doors...

I think you might have accidentally logged onto the wrong forum

#18 7 years ago

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jeffspinballpalace

JeffSPinballPalace

20y 242K 19,063 556

Quoted from markmon:
This is a bash toy. Whiles looks cool, I don't think a hoard will hold up to the ball slamming into it too well.

Maybe a piece of plexi/plastic could be mounted in front of walkers to take the hit.

#19 7 years ago

JON

J85M

Quoted from markmon:
This is a bash toy. Whiles looks cool, I don't think a hoard will hold up to the ball slamming into it too well.

As soon as I started thinking how I could replace the big head, its strength/durability was my first consideration. IMO the golden rule with any mod is it has to function as good but if not better than the part its replacing.

Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:
Maybe a piece of plexi/plastic could be mounted in front of walkers to take the hit.

I have already considered that but also thought about a solid piece with a good enough paint job could be made to look like a horde of individual zombies, without drawing the players attention to the fact there all connected in a solid piece.

I came up with the added idea to maybe backlight it as well to give off a silhouette effect when the GI is low, so upon the doors opening you can see the silhouette of the horde then when the GI comes back up the horde is visible, but that's just my mind wondering it all comes to down if it can be made durable enough first and foremost before adding lighting effects.

If its done I will make sure its done right.

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#20 7 years ago

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Grinder901

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Germantown, TN

10y 78,900 4,926 1

Where there's a will, there's a way. Make it one piece for durability and the painter can help give the illusion that it's individual zombies packed together

Hmm I do know a very talented Canadien....

#21 7 years ago

JON

J85M

Quoted from Grinder901:
Hmm I do know a very talented Canadian....

So do I

#22 7 years ago

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pinmaniac

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Jacksonville, FL

12y 76,150 760

I'd be in.

#23 7 years ago

JEF

CheapTrick33

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Phoenix, AZ

8y 32,400 75 10

I'd for sure be in....love the backlight idea as well.

#24 7 years ago

27dnast

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Stick me on your list as one that might be interested pending what it looks like.

Interesting idea for sure

#25 7 years ago

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Jim100

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#26 7 years ago

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Jim100

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Looks good to me. Put me on the list

#27 7 years ago

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BigBangBack

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Reading, MA

11y 59,350 629 28 8

I'd be interested. I don't hate the head, but a horde would be sweet

#28 7 years ago

ATLpb

My Parents’ Basement

Atlanta, GA

10y 114K 2,476 39

Certainly not a bad idea but i wouldnt mess with an already fickle switch in order to install it...

#29 7 years ago

ART

OLDPINGUY

Arts Arcade

12y 171K 12,507 7

How about a reverse impression of the head, thin clearance and just pressure stick a horde on top, with depth if needed on the sides....If it fits, its a 30 second install, and much greater demand.
just a thought.....

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#30 7 years ago

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bemmett

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12y 127K 3,970 126 2

Heck ya, give me a horde! My switch sucks anyway so would give me hope maybe I can get it to register better.

#31 7 years ago

TIM

Tuna_Delight

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14y 178K 7,264 1

I'd be interested! Ever since I heard Don on The Pinball Podcast mention that the prison zombie head reminded him of Carvel's Cookie Puss, it hasn't had the same effect for me.

Pinball_Podcast_TWD_(resized).png

#32 7 years ago

MAN

Manic

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Alexandria, VA

10y 60,400 2,381 17

The Prem and LE don't need it as Bicycle Girl's equally big noggin balances out "prison face's" ugly mug somewhat. If you had a bunch of tiny zombies in the prison then you'd have to deal with her setup... I suppose you could put a small one under there also but... nahhh

Besides I like hitting things directly in the face. It's cathartic.

#33 7 years ago

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Edenecho

KristianiaFlipperselskap

10y 81,550 1,819 18

I would be interested in this! The face has never made real sense to me.

Maybe, it could have some sort of baseblock, which the ball hits, and then the zombies above that. Like in the badly painted picture attached here.

With some light blinking behind the zombie figures, it could resemble the horde silhouettes in the windows.

zombiehorde__(resized).jpg

#34 7 years ago

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OLDPINGUY

Arts Arcade

12y 171K 12,507 7

Exactly, pattern the solid space as a wall or a fence, and maybe it will fit in front of the head when the doors close.

#35 7 years ago

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Grinder901

Inactive member

Germantown, TN

10y 78,900 4,926 1

Oh this is coming along nicely. See? This is the brainstorming pinball community working together to get a game improved. I love it.

#36 7 years ago

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Edenecho

KristianiaFlipperselskap

10y 81,550 1,819 18

Is this something one could suggest for MezelMods, for example? Althought the OP said he had a plan.

#37 7 years ago

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modfather

ModFather Pinball Mods

Sunrise, FL

9y 92,900 1,886 8 83

I could probably paint these up to look more realistic, add some blood ..etc. The bottom part would be wood , get it ?

#38 7 years ago

JON

J85M

Quoted from modfather:
I could probably paint these up to look more realistic, add some blood ..etc. The bottom part would be wood , get it ?

If I had to go with a solid bottom/base, I think sculpting it and painting it up to look like a pile of bodies would be the best idea visually? plus gives a chance to add a little more gore and gruesomeness, instead of just a solid looking block, thoughts?

#39 7 years ago

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bemmett

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OP
Quoted from J85M:
If I had to go with a solid bottom/base, I think sculpting it and painting it up to look like a pile of bodies would be the best idea visually? plus gives a chance to add a little more gore and gruesomeness, instead of just a solid looking block, thoughts?

I think it would look sweet, just making sure to build it so it works well with that switch is SO important. That thing is so fickle as is with the head. I really want/need something that is more reliable already as I can't get the head to register hits at least 25% of the time and finally just gave up and lived with it.

#40 7 years ago

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Starwriter

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8y 24,150 422 17

I don't own the game, but how about this. Doors open, 1st hit sends bodies flying. Subsequent hits breaks an opto beam. Doors closing resets the bodies. Or just leave the bodies stationary and figure out how to use optos instead of a switch.

#41 7 years ago

JON

J85M