Weird to read all the comments with regard to SDTM after not making it up a ramp.. As far as I'm concerned this is a staple of good pinball design, assuming the flipper power is in good order, and the ball is not getting caught up etc.

This is even articulated somewhat in many classics examples.. to mind atm, EATPM (.. "oh yeah.. OH noooo").. or Demolition man.. "Oh Sh!t, no!".. lol. 100% the SDTM risk is intentional, and not a poor design.

Most comments might also be just adjustment issues. I've played TWD where the magnet drops it SDTM.. it sucks for sure.. but I know it's an adjustment, as I've played them where it does not behave this way. Exact same scenario with MET / Sparky.

Seems like a lot of owners have the PF level metal protector. This is the problem.. I have played one where it was adjusted and the metal protector removed and it plays great. Such a key shot, so for sure when it isn't working, it's one of the most frustrating experiences.

Yeah, it never made sense to me until I played it at a friends where they basically explained everything as I was playing. Started to make sense and become fun.. but now I'm sure I've forgotten everything. lol.

Yeah.. there is a big difference between releasing guides to adjust things / providing a new part to customers, and actually admitting that a product has a specific design flaw.

Only thing to happen with these flippers is something actually different to the default italian bottom stern template... Nope.. people complained so back to the usual.

LOL.. He got you.

I was going to be contrary to begin with, but on consideration this is an excellent point. I see it all the time in written game reviews.. people think a game is whatever.. but their review is based on a single machine, set up either really well or really poor, and I'm not talking about level, I mean, thought actually put into the player calibur, the difficulty of outlanes, the tilt sensitivity, angle of incline and so forth.. but sometimes as you say, the design can work in either case.. it may not be optimal, but people come away loving it.. so maybe something to be said for that.

[EDIT] Sorry, misread your post saying firepowers flippers are half as powerful.. lol.. thought you were saying GB flippers were half. [/EDIT]

Anyway, carry-on.

Wha? Sys6 Flippers are pretty sluggish even for that era. 24v or something? If you played a Ghostbusters where the flippers felt even remotely close to that, then that Ghostbusters definitely had issues.

Not trying to trash on Firepower, one of my favourite classics.. just trying to figure out where half the power comment would be coming from.

Yeah, what would become a staple function of all SR titles after as well.