I believe it's timed. You can listen for the voice changes for clues to which is running at the time.
Quoted from CaptainNeo:I always see the 1/2 scoring. But I don't look up after that. So it must start out as Gollum. What causes the switching?
I believe it's timed. You can listen for the voice changes for clues to which is running at the time.
Quoted from CaptainNeo:I always see the 1/2 scoring. But I don't look up after that. So it must start out as Gollum. What causes the switching?
Quoted from CaptainNeo:I always see the 1/2 scoring. But I don't look up after that. So it must start out as Gollum. What causes the switching?
It switches every seven seconds automatically.
well shit. Learn something every day. I just figured Gollum was there as a big screw you, or to restart a failed multiball, which is what I save it and use it for. Never look at the DMD during multiball so I never see the 2X going on.
Quoted from Propaganda:I believe it's timed. You can listen for the voice changes for clues to which is running at the time.
Holy crap...I never knew that!
If you have Gollum stacked with another Multiball, does the 1/2 scoring affect just Gollum MB or the other one as well? I'm always happy when I stack 2 MBs....but now I'm thinking maybe that's a shitty idea if Gollum is gonna 1/2 my scores every 7 seconds lol
Quoted from Rarehero:Holy crap...I never knew that!
If you have Gollum stacked with another Multiball, does the 1/2 scoring affect just Gollum MB or the other one as well? I'm always happy when I stack 2 MBs....but now I'm thinking maybe that's a shitty idea if Gollum is gonna 1/2 my scores every 7 seconds lol
It affects all scoring.
Quoted from sammiesguys:It affects all scoring.
Damn. That adds a whole new level of depth to Multiball stacking. Risk half your time being 1/2 points for the other half being worth double?
Gollum doesn't have a rule other than altering scoring, so he affects ALL scoring. If you have other stuff going on, the gollum insert will be solid during 1/2x and pulsing during 2x.
Quoted from Rarehero:Gollum MB
Affects all scoring!
For example...
"Master is our friend" is 2X (insert pulsing)
"Master betrays us" is 1/2 (insert solid)
Post edited by Propaganda : Added insert info
Quoted from Rarehero:Holy crap...I never knew that!
If you have Gollum stacked with another Multiball, does the 1/2 scoring affect just Gollum MB or the other one as well? I'm always happy when I stack 2 MBs....but now I'm thinking maybe that's a shitty idea if Gollum is gonna 1/2 my scores every 7 seconds lol
Yeah, but if you are good you can time it for max points. I always suffer a bit, but overall it's a good thing.
Quoted from pinball_keefer:the gollum insert will be solid during 1/2x and pulsing during 2x
I never realized that. Thanks!
One distinction is whether you prefer "serious" or "fun/humorous" themes. I can only take so many serious machines in my lineup.
Another is how fun is it to shoot? I prefer the shots and flow of the main playfield on LOTR. However, I think the upper playfield on TSPP is a lot of fun.
Can't go wrong really. I hope to own both someday.
Quoted from pinball_keefer:Gollum doesn't have a rule other than altering scoring, so he affects ALL scoring. If you have other stuff going on, the gollum insert will be solid during 1/2x and pulsing during 2x.
Quoted from Propaganda:Affects all scoring!
For example...
"Master is our friend" is 2X (insert pulsing)
"Master betrayed us" is 1/2 (insert solid)
Post edited by Propaganda : Added insert info
Great info, I didn't realize these informed us of the Gollum/Smeagol scoring. Great stuff!
Gollum and Sméagol (Gollum Multiball) 2x or 1/2 Scoring Rules:
He's talking to himself!
2X (insert pulsing) Sméagol:
"Master is our friend"
"I hate you"
"Go away"
"We don't need you"
"Master looks after us now"
"Always Helps"
"Good to see you"
"Can't tell what he says here - update when known"
1/2 (insert solid) Gollum:
"I told you he was tricksie"
"Master betrayed us"
"You survived because if me"
"Nobody likes you"
"Filthy little hobitses"
"They stole it from us"
"Sneeky little hobitses"
"Where would you be without me"
Quoted from CaptainNeo:nice to find little things out like this as a new added surprise even years down the road.
That is one of the key reasons that deep pins are great for home use.
I actually like the fact that there's no clear agreement on this.
Tells me they're both great games!
Quoted from Propaganda:Gollum and Sméagol (Gollum Multiball) 2x or 1/2 Scoring Rules:
He's talking to himself!
2X (insert pulsing) Sméagol:
"Master is our friend"
"I hate you"
"Go away"
"We don't need you"
"Master looks after us now"
"Always Helps"
"Good to see you"
"Can't tell what he says here - update when known"
1/2 (insert solid) Gollum:
"I told you he was tricksie"
"Master betrayed us"
"You survived because if me"
"Nobody likes you"
"Filthy little hobitses"
"They stole it from us"
"Sneeky little hobitses"
"Where would you be without me"
This is great stuff Propaganda, thanks for sharing!
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