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What makes a great competitive pinball player?

By Frippertron

6 years ago


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    #13 6 years ago
    Quoted from ArcadeUpkeep:

    I would hate to play like that but I've watched people just pick a shot and loop it over and over to slowly build points, that doesn't seem like much fun to me but it does seem to win tournaments.

    Worst tournament player ever.
    Unless the tourney is on police force or something like that I can't see how that can win anything.

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    #18 6 years ago
    Quoted from ArcadeUpkeep:

    I don't remember the game it was on but it was a ramp shot...

    Right, so that's one specific game you're pulling a generalization from which doesn't really work is my point.

    #22 6 years ago
    Quoted from KozMckPinball:

    ...lining up and making 8 ramp shots under a controlled methodical process seems stale in comparison. I think selective trapping is definitely a good thing but limited in the arsenal for sure. IMHO.

    it is stale...and the fact that it's stale works in the players favor. I have played people like that and it's kind of frustrating to you waiting...which is good for them.

    #26 6 years ago
    Quoted from KozMckPinball:

    But is it fun? That's what each of us has to answer for ourselves.

    To be honest, it's another form of control ie self control. Some people cannot play that way...I know I cant for too long.
    There comes a point where I just have to get some shit moving and make on the fly shots etc etc...both to my benefit & detriment.

    You can have your fun when you win

    #41 6 years ago
    Quoted from o-din:

    Which shows me it is better to practice on all different eras of games if you really want to get good.

    Well there's no doubt aboot that.

    #68 6 years ago
    Quoted from dookski:

    I dont think anyone has mentioned how some players can adjust to the machine very quickly. Different machines play so differently and you don't have much time to find the shot.

    Haha my favorite is "cool I own this machine this will be easy." Ends up burying you.

    #73 6 years ago
    Quoted from CrazyLevi:

    Against scrubs, maybe, but you just have to assume any good player is going to know a game as well as you do.

    Oh I meant more the game playing diff'rent, not knowledge of it.

    #86 6 years ago
    Quoted from Pinslot:

    A good player accepts it and gets over it.

    Unless something way wacky happens the golden rule is to hate the game & not the player

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