Renton, WA
Quoted from misterschu:That's a solvable problem though, don't you think?
(Topic ID: 241500)
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider lamprey.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
I'll do ya one better! Atari Mindlink!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Mindlink
mindlink--article_image-1 (resized).jpgQuoted from drfrightner:Multiple games listed in Pinside top 100 have video game elements to them... games as recently as Houdini have video elements, as does Pirates where you can play liar's dice. We need to bring back some of those features because it adds to the game.
Respectfully disagree. I don't HATE video modes, but I don't particularly care for them. When I'm playing pinball I want to, you know.. play pinball not a video game. I have a bunch of arcade machnes, consoles and PCs for video games.
Quoted from drfrightner:And I can respect that opinion but no one is talking about turning a pinball game into a video game despite that its already been done. We've seen those games you buy and its nothing but a video screen. We're talking about making pinball games have wifi access so you can get online and play friends anywhere in the World. We're talking about adding wifi so you can update your machine without all the hassles of doing as currently done.
As for adding mini video games within the game, nothing wrong with that and if you're not into that feature don't buy it. I think most of the big time collector games from the 90's have these features so its nothing new. Adding WIFI to pinball is a good thing not a bad thing.
I know we are talking about adding technology to the games. But, I was responding to what you said about video modes "add(ing) to the game." That was a technology "gimmick" that, I don't believe bought any value to pinball. Similarly, adding "head to head" action (or most the online-play-with-your-friends suggestions) is a gimmick that I don't think adds any value.
Quoted from YeOldPinPlayer:I don't use Amazon Alexa or Dots. Some people love them. The connectivity gives those people something. Some people WANT to turn on their lights with their smartphone.
Stern pinball connectivity is coming eventually. Time will tell what people use it for.
I guess using Alexa or a Smartphone to turn the machines on/off could be better/easier than trying to reach under backbox for a switch... But, I'd think it'd be cheaper to move it back near the front so it's more easily accessible (again).
Quoted from Zablon:or a clapper
Umm, this is a discussion of advancement of pin tech!! 
But, seriously.. the Clapper might be a better way to turn Stern games on/off...
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider lamprey.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
Reply
Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.
Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!
Donate to PinsideGreat to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!
