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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Slam23" data-source="post: 201059" data-attributes="member: 896">Although I have to do some serious back-extrapolation (intrapolation? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) to reduce VikingErik's scores to my more modest scores, a quick math shows that I have the same point-per-hour going on for most tables. I just can't sustain those grinds that long. On some tables the Viking knows and uses quicker scoring strategies, for example I use Whirlpool Challenge as my main point generator on WhiteWater and I know Erik goes predominantly for triple jackpots. Same on Black Hole: I tend to avoid multiball and just grind out the lower playfield to the max, Erik goes for MB which has the potential to score higher but is more difficult to control. In some cases it's definitely a risk/reward judgement (and a difference in skill level too obviously!). I would venture that keeping those grinds going is somewhat of an attention-based skill too. One of my best grinds up until now on Black Knight 2000 fizzled out because I had serious lapses of concentration after playing for what must have been 3 hours straight. So while you could argue that this removes us somewhat of what is central to actually playing pinball, you can't dismiss the fact that besides having superior pinball skills, keeping your attention focused for those time spans is awesome too. I wouldn't consider a game beaten in that sense. About that STTNG trillion: VikingErik, does your scoring list not validate the point that it doesn't take trillions? Why would your score not be recognised while it does for the other player?</blockquote>

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