Round 2 Audio Interview: Post Your Questions

[iCub]

It was mentioned that one of the things holding back patching some of the DLC tables on PlayStation 3 was the patch size increasing. Is there a difference financially in the amount FarSight would have to pay to Sony to release larger patches? And if the price is reasonably close would FarSight be willing to allow the fans a vote on whether or not to endure large patch downloads to get a vastly improved product.

This basically. At a time when 15gb+ games are appearing for download on the PSN, do Farsight really see patch size as an issue stopping updates or is it more cost related due to Sony charging per mb?

 

[Russell Bergman]

Can you surprise and shock us with announcing an upcoming table that is coming out to add to the upcoming tables grid?

 

[Sinistar]

Has FarSight considered making some DLCs for PS Vita , that actually use the PS Vita assets to it's advantage instead of low resoloution quickie ports of your mobile versions?

 

[francis247uk]

The flipper sounds are the same across all tables - Could we get table specific flipper sounds in future?

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

Plans on any of the more early Stern Pinball games (Monopoly, RCT, etc.)?

 

[Biff]

Dear Mister King,

Thanks for your time.
why do you still use low-res graphics (icons & backgrounds) in the main & table selection menu on consoles. No one else does that nowadays.

 

[netizen]

Can we have difficulty adjustments on the tables (EBs Replay awards)?

Isn't this what the pro mode operators menu gives you access to? I know that is what I use it for; three ball game with no extra balls/replays/specials and tournament settings enabled is one sort of set up.

 

[Carl Spiby]

Isn't this what the pro mode operators menu gives you access to? I know that is what I use it for; three ball game with no extra balls/replays/specials and tournament settings enabled is one sort of set up.

But then the scores are voided for the leaderboards.

 

[netizen]

But then the scores are voided for the leaderboards.

So what you are asking for is a separate leader board system based on pre-set ROM conditions? 3ball no replay tournament setting, 5 ball tournament, 3 ball 1 replays no extra balls specials set to audit, etc etc.

That is quite different than merely having access to being able to change the number of balls, replays etc.

 

[Biff]

I think, even when you turn off family mode your score doesn't count.. but I dont know much about pro mode manipulations yet.

 

[Mr Meldrew]

Does Bobby play Zen Pinball 2/Pinball FX2 and what does he think of Zen's platform overall compared to what TPA offer. i,e ball physics, presentation, free options, pricing.

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

Does Bobby play Zen Pinball 2/Pinball FX2 and what does he think of Zen's platform overall compared to what TPA offer. i,e ball physics, presentation, free options, pricing.

Speaking of Zen, they're coming over to Steam as well. http://devinwatson.com/SteamSchema/226980.html

 

[Tabe]

Does Bobby play Zen Pinball 2/Pinball FX2 and what does he think of Zen's platform overall compared to what TPA offer. i,e ball physics, presentation, free options, pricing.

Love this question!

 

[netizen]

Given that iOS game centre has run out of achievements, and there is no cross platform "Friends" list for online direct score comparison or for tracking achievements would Far Sight ever consider going to a system like Swarm?

 

[karl]

Is there any plans on improving the "post processing" option on IOS?


PS! even this thread is becoming a zen thread. Just super ;-)

 

[Craig Booth]

Bobby,

There have been numerous posts/complaints regarding poor communication from Farsight via PMs, e-mails, Facebook, and posts on the TPA fan forum.

My question: Are you satisfied with the current level of communication from Farsight and, if not, what steps will you take to address it?

Thank you.

+1

More specifically lack of communication. For example giving a PS3 release date, but neglecting the small detail of it being a north American release only. Nothing was said about the European version or date, what so ever.

 

[Lord Boron]

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that people are asking about the lack of communication in a audio interview (communication) that most developers wouldn't do?

 

[Fungi]

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that people are asking about the lack of communication in a audio interview (communication) that most developers wouldn't do?

Good point. His answer might be "I'm here aren't I?"

 

[Sean DonCarlos]

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that people are asking about the lack of communication in a audio interview (communication) that most developers wouldn't do?

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice that.

 

[grashopper]

+1

More specifically lack of communication. For example giving a PS3 release date, but neglecting the small detail of it being a north American release only. Nothing was said about the European version or date, what so ever.

Ever since the Euro version caught up and they give PS3 release dates ... I'm pretty sure it's always the Euro date given.
I see a lot of confused "but we're still getting it Tuesday right?" posts from North American users.