Android - Request Apply Alpha Pane Flasher Effects to Older Tables.

[jaredmorgs]

The jump in quality of all Season 3 tables is noticeable. But when you play the older tables, you really see the difference in "finish quality". I'd like to see this improve in Season 3, just like the minor tweaks implemented for lane switches moving now.

I know the adage that "art resources are limited" is probably going to be cited here, but I'm going to say it anyhow. Because it needs to be said.

Please add alpha pane flasher lighting effects to all older tables yet to receive this graphical tweak.

For example, tables like BoP and MM are begging for this graphical tweak to make the tables "feel" more realistic when you play them. BoP has barrel flashers all over the playfield that would absolutely pop with alpha panes. MM would feel so much more alive as well.

In the case of AFM, this table still stands out as one of my favourites for realism. The reason is the Alpha Panes on the saucers. They add such a dimension to the graphical presentation of the game. Even without the strobe effect, the table looks so much better than the other tables.

 

[danivempire]

Agreed, any improvement to the already awesome tpa is welcome ^^

 

[night]

I am glad to read I am not the only one been critical about the inconsistent graphics quality of the older tables. Let's not cheer too early about the wonderful start of season 3, perhaps the CC/Co1812 graphics team is still lurking in a dark corner, waiting to jump out with the next month's table, cock-a-doodle-doo, we are back!

 

[PiN WiZ]

Many of the flashers are missing from the older tables, but Black Rose goes to show that they can all be implemented while still maintaining a steady 60fps. Mike would have to hook them up for the older tables and the art team would need to do some work to implement them as well. I also hope this can be done sometime in the near future...even if it means only updating a table or two every month.

 

[xAzatothx]

whilst I really hope this happens, we have to be patient with the good will of FS. After all I can't expect Ford to update my 10 year old car with all the new features in their 2014 car

 

[PiN WiZ]

whilst I really hope this happens, we have to be patient with the good will of FS. After all I can't expect Ford to update my 10 year old car with all the new features in their 2014 car

The flashers should have been implemented from day one, but the tech for them wasn't ready (or optimized) yet so it's not the same thing you're referring to.

 

[jaredmorgs]

I am glad to read I am not the only one been critical about the inconsistent graphics quality of the older tables. Let's not cheer too early about the wonderful start of season 3, perhaps the CC/Co1812 graphics team is still lurking in a dark corner, waiting to jump out with the next month's table, cock-a-doodle-doo, we are back!

Wow, way to carry a positive attitude...

I'm just after small changes that have a big effect on the "wow factor" of this collection of already fantastic tables.

Alpha panes are one way of instantly showing the technical aptitude of Farsight's "lessons learned" over past two years.

Mike's efforts with implementing animated lane switches is hopefully a taste of things to come in season 3.

 

[jaredmorgs]

whilst I really hope this happens, we have to be patient with the good will of FS. After all I can't expect Ford to update my 10 year old car with all the new features in their 2014 car

In this case, 2 year old car... ;-)

 

[jaredmorgs]

Bump for the ultimate wish list [MENTION=3799]FlippyFloppy[/MENTION] / [MENTION=4573]Scumble373[/MENTION]

 

[Carl Spiby]

Quite frankly, I would be amazed if the older tables ever get graphical updates, their resources are spent creating their next table all of the time.

 

[Kratos3]

I would be in favor of FS taking a month or 2 off from developing a brand new table in order to implement some of these updates to older tables.

 

[Kolchak357]

I would be in favor of FS taking a month or 2 off from developing a brand new table in order to implement some of these updates to older tables.

You might be ok with it, but I'm sure FS wouldn't be fine with all the lost income that comes with each new release.

 

[TomL]

You might be ok with it, but I'm sure FS wouldn't be fine with all the lost income that comes with each new release.

How dare FS employees have monthly obligations like rent, food, loan repayments. The nerve!

 

[netizen]

You might be ok with it, but I'm sure FS wouldn't be fine with all the lost income that comes with each new release.

Maybe orbals will be a breakout hit like Flappy Birds and it will allow FS to put some time into bug hunting in TPA, LOL

 

[superballs]

I would be in favor of FS taking a month or 2 off from developing a brand new table in order to implement some of these updates to older tables.

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[jaredmorgs]

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Precisely.

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[superballs]

Precisely.

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[FlippyFloppy]

Bump for the ultimate wish list [MENTION=3799]FlippyFloppy[/MENTION] / [MENTION=4573]Scumble373[/MENTION]

This is already on the list and always something I preach at the office.

 

[jaredmorgs]

This is already on the list and always something I preach at the office.

Thanks for the follow-up, Flippy. If it's on the list, I'll lock this thread.

 

[jaredmorgs]

Bobby confirmed publicly this was on the to do list of the graphics team in a live interview today. How high a priority this is was not revealed.