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<blockquote data-quote="soundwave106" data-source="post: 136741" data-attributes="member: 3746"><p>Too long of a game = game crashes due to TPA bug. Therefore, instead of fixing the bugs that cause the crashes, one should remove the extra balls.</p><p></p><p>Really. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>I'm not opposed to separate harder settings (eg tournament modes with leaderboards) and/or EB limits being settable in pro mode, mind you... that is fine. Have some "expert modes" is good.</p><p></p><p>However:</p><p></p><p>A) It is my opinion that the default setting of the game should be the default setting as it was in the arcades, unless there is a really good reason for changing them.</p><p></p><p>B) I think that one *should* have games that are easier in TPA, and games that are harder. Anyone complaining about "infinite games" is quite a good player -- yes, this is true even of the easier tables. As pinball can be frustrating to many beginners, it is good to have a few tables to point them to that are easier to have longer games on. Therefore, I don't mind that Funhouse is not so difficult to rack extra balls on for an expert player. It's all the better for the beginner who would probably be frustrated by a few of the drain-o-matic tables.</p><p></p><p>If you get bored with a table and there is no pro mode, there are plenty of more difficult tables to choose. Play them instead! This even includes tables that potentially awards EBs per round. For instance, Firepower is "infinitely repeatable" in theory, I believe, but the EB is really tough to get, so I notice it isn't on your list. For that matter, this is true with Big Shot as well, as hitting a target bank + 8 ball + that weird EB target is not the easiest thing in the world.</p><p></p><p>Tables with pro modes, of course, can be made harder even if they are relatively easier and in lieu of a "tournament" setting this is a solution.</p><p></p><p>C) Sometimes the "fixes" to removing some extra balls may cause more problems than they resolve especially if they deviate from the ROM behavior. </p><p></p><p>The EB special in Black Rose was probably removed due to the whirlpool EB being relatively easy to get. However, as you said, it caused a bug on its own! So "be careful what you wish for".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soundwave106, post: 136741, member: 3746"] Too long of a game = game crashes due to TPA bug. Therefore, instead of fixing the bugs that cause the crashes, one should remove the extra balls. Really. :p I'm not opposed to separate harder settings (eg tournament modes with leaderboards) and/or EB limits being settable in pro mode, mind you... that is fine. Have some "expert modes" is good. However: A) It is my opinion that the default setting of the game should be the default setting as it was in the arcades, unless there is a really good reason for changing them. B) I think that one *should* have games that are easier in TPA, and games that are harder. Anyone complaining about "infinite games" is quite a good player -- yes, this is true even of the easier tables. As pinball can be frustrating to many beginners, it is good to have a few tables to point them to that are easier to have longer games on. Therefore, I don't mind that Funhouse is not so difficult to rack extra balls on for an expert player. It's all the better for the beginner who would probably be frustrated by a few of the drain-o-matic tables. If you get bored with a table and there is no pro mode, there are plenty of more difficult tables to choose. Play them instead! This even includes tables that potentially awards EBs per round. For instance, Firepower is "infinitely repeatable" in theory, I believe, but the EB is really tough to get, so I notice it isn't on your list. For that matter, this is true with Big Shot as well, as hitting a target bank + 8 ball + that weird EB target is not the easiest thing in the world. Tables with pro modes, of course, can be made harder even if they are relatively easier and in lieu of a "tournament" setting this is a solution. C) Sometimes the "fixes" to removing some extra balls may cause more problems than they resolve especially if they deviate from the ROM behavior. The EB special in Black Rose was probably removed due to the whirlpool EB being relatively easy to get. However, as you said, it caused a bug on its own! So "be careful what you wish for". [/QUOTE]
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