Ann Arbor, MI
First off for the game....I just really don't get sick of it. Vacation Jackpot isn't that easy to get so the game keeps you coming back for more. For me all the shots are fun, so that helps not getting bored with it. I don't really think like you do, where a game has to be "fast" to enjoy, but you need to consider that as I wouldn't call WH20 a "fast" game. The lower PF area can be frustratingly fast, but a lot of time is spent on the upper PF which may be too slow for you.
I beat it *snicker* the other week 3 times in a row...and that didn't make me want to kick it out of the house or anything. Plus the colorDMD is rock solid
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wh20-color-dmd#post-832435
Quoted from lukerp:The easiest way to feed the right inlane? Shoot straight up the middle with the right flipper. Ball kicks to the upper playfield, rolls down to the right inlane. Repeat. 25 boring times.
Quoted from judremy:There is a hold bonus that will carry it over to the next ball. You only have to get to 6 once. Both islands can light a letter. Not that hard to do.
Yes you only have to get River 6 class once in the game to VJ it. As judremy says, if you are close to river 6 just pick up 6 right ramps and the hold bonus will help you the next ball. Honestly, if you are just shooting the ramp over and over to get river classes that's probably not the best way to do it. I mean you get the upper PF all the time....anything other than whirlpool shot you get a letter. Why you wouldn't be going for the whirpool awards when you're up there anyway is beyond me.
Home ROMS are great. I personally have enough games without a ball save I feel no shame in taking one 
