Table Pack #31/Halloween/Start of Season 4 Speculation Thread

[superballs]

I wasn't impressed the first time I played "High Speed", and that table was hyped up around here for YEARS, so I'm not expecting much with the sequel.

Don't get me wrong, "High Speed" is a decent table, but for all the hype?!? I was more impressed with "Junk Yard".

Getaway is really good in real life but I wonder how well its going to translate to TPA. The rules aren't very deep so it may get repetitive. I mean I went through 4 passes of redline mania on the real thing a few days ago, so I wonder how long a good game is going to last in TPA. They're going to need to make it play super fast like Fish Tales or probably faster to keep the ball times down.

I've made this analogy before but the Getaway is to high speed what super Mario world is to super Mario Bros.

It's absolutely correct that it's not the deepest of games and it will lose some of the tactile goodness in the translation.

The supercharger does shake the table when it accelerates the ball. The light on the back box will probably be implemented poorly...especially on mobile. Sad but I think I can deal. I've played it on vp a lot and rolled the score 4 times that game took some hours cause I suck at hitting jackpots consistently but was really good at hitting freeway millions.

The Getaway has great flow without relying on a single flipper. In fact all flippers are useful and important.

Great sound. The shifting mechanic, which will also be not as good as the real thing sadly but at least it will be there, great story progression, amazing sound, a great light show and only one real toy, which really is awesome in its implementation.

In short. This was the table that got me to take pinball seriously. It was the table to take my attention from arcade games and land me securely into the pinball camp.

With infinite plays though I fear it could get boring, but as long as they keep it as true as possible to the actual table it will be a regularly played game

 

[DokkenRokken]

Since you don't get along with Lawler mode oriented games, in my opinion, you won't like it.

If it's anything like NGG, and just as fun, than I'll love it.

What helps is the theme/license, which I like and grew up with. My concern is how the table layout will be and how annoying the toys/DMD will be? It's one thing to watch a Youtube video, another to actually play the table. The worst possible outcome for me is it being like TZ, which I think is one of the most overrated, most non flowing, most cluttered tables I've ever played. I honestly don't get why people think that table is fun?

Wednesday @ 3pm PST. Slight deviation from the norm, but whatever.

I believe it's TODAY, at 3pm PST.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

I believe it's TODAY, at 3pm PST.

Ah. Today is Wednesday. So it is.

 

[shutyertrap]

I was at my monthly league tourney this past Sunday, a TAF was there with Color DMD. I found it funny that for the 2 hours prior to the tourney, hardly anyone was playing it. I suspect because either a lot if these guys own it for themselves, or because they've played it enough to not need practice.

That being said, based in the scores posted, that machine chewed people up. It can be incredibly unforgiving with the left outline, and the right kick out was doing some nasty things at random. Will it live up to the hype? No. If it is your first time playing after having played all these other tables, you won't be surprised. I do think it is hands down one of the best integrations of theme out there, and that makes it a joy to play over and over.

On a tangent, I overheard a conversation about Cirqus Voltaire. A few guys were admiring the table, when the conversation shifted to how much people hated it when it first released. It followed MM in the arcades, therefore bumping it out of locations. One guy commented on how you could pick up a new in box super cheap because they just weren't moving. Interesting how a little time and perspective changes things.

 

[DokkenRokken]

I was at my monthly league tourney this past Sunday, a TAF was there with Color DMD. I found it funny that for the 2 hours prior to the tourney, hardly anyone was playing it. I suspect because either a lot if these guys own it for themselves, or because they've played it enough to not need practice.

That being said, based in the scores posted, that machine chewed people up. It can be incredibly unforgiving with the left outline, and the right kick out was doing some nasty things at random. Will it live up to the hype? No. If it is your first time playing after having played all these other tables, you won't be surprised. I do think it is hands down one of the best integrations of theme out there, and that makes it a joy to play over and over.

On a tangent, I overheard a conversation about Cirqus Voltaire. A few guys were admiring the table, when the conversation shifted to how much people hated it when it first released. It followed MM in the arcades, therefore bumping it out of locations. One guy commented on how you could pick up a new in box super cheap because they just weren't moving. Interesting how a little time and perspective changes things.

Like I said, I really enjoyed the TAF movie, so I really hope the table is as good as everyone says it is. My only concerns are that:

A.) It's a Pat Lawlor table, which I'm generally not a fan of,

and

B.) I remember all the endless hype for "High Speed", and then being majorly disappointed when I finally got to play it for the 1st time.


Another one that people seem to really like is CV. The only thing that I enjoyed about that table is "The Ringmaster", which is still really cool to see even today. Beyond that, I'm not a fan of the circus theme or the music whatsoever.

In closing, since we're all going way off topic, I'll just be glad it's finally here. It's the #1 best selling table of all time, and there must be a reason for that. Plus, it's a lot of people's dream table, so if it makes the majority happy, no harm done. (Besides, I'm finally getting my BSD!)

 

[W1LDD ONE]

Sooooooo!!!!! Excited To See Live Gameplay Today On BSD!!!!!!!!

 

[shutyertrap]

Full story behind FarSight getting TAF revealed Thursday in BlahCade podcast, as well as some hints of things to come. You guys will eat it up based in all the speculation going on in here.

 

[Kolchak357]

Full story behind FarSight getting TAF revealed Thursday in BlahCade podcast, as well as some hints of things to come. You guys will eat it up based in all the speculation going on in here.

Stop teasing us. Get that podcast out on the street.

 

[shutyertrap]

Stop teasing us. Get that podcast out on the street.

We're on a gag order until then. Believe me, it's killing me to hold this thing.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Full story behind FarSight getting TAF revealed Thursday in BlahCade podcast, as well as some hints of things to come. You guys will eat it up based in all the speculation going on in here.

Didn't you also tease that it has the story behind the BSD license as well? Or was I imagining that? I don't always listen to podcasts, but when I do, I prefer BlahCade

 

[lettuce]

Errr what time is that over here in the UK then?, about 9pm?

Has FS ever said anything about having the Data East system working in TPA??, i'd like to see TPOTO but i dont think it will happen due to it being a Data East table.......that said i think i would prefer Freddy

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Errr what time is that over here in the UK then?, about 9pm?

23:00

 

[lettuce]

23:00

God damn, dont FS know us brits have working the morning!

 

[W1LDD ONE]

The Pinball Arcade: check out the twitch livestream today at 3pm PST for news, it's going to be a good one.

Looks like TAF KS news today!

 

[DokkenRokken]

It's killing me to hold this thing.

That's what she said!

 

[Kratos3]

Errr what time is that over here in the UK then?, about 9pm?

Has FS ever said anything about having the Data East system working in TPA??, i'd like to see TPOTO but i dont think it will happen due to it being a Data East table.......that said i think i would prefer Freddy

This is what I keep going back to.

 

[DokkenRokken]

Has FS ever said anything about having the Data East system working in TPA??, i'd like to see TPOTO but i dont think it will happen due to it being a Data East table.......that said i think i would prefer Freddy

Things change, my friend.

...and yes, I'd prefer "Freddy" as well, but who knows how expensive that one would be? I'm guessing it would be a tad bit pricey.

 

[W1LDD ONE]

Just watch live feed on BSD! KS starts Friday!
BSD is gorgeous and extremely fun. Coffin flashes!

 

[fenderbendr]

Did you guys here when someone on the Twitch stream said that the next table should be Bone Busters, the Farsight guys didn't say "maybe" like they usually would say. They just said, "that sounds like a Halloween table."

Maybe it is actually the next table...

 

[DokkenRokken]

Did you guys here when someone on the Twitch stream said that the next table should be Bone Busters, the Farsight guys didn't say "maybe" like they usually would say. They just said, "that sounds like a Halloween table."

Maybe it is actually the next table...

lol, it's not.