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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The loafer" data-source="post: 293670" data-attributes="member: 1434">Hi and welcome aboard the VPX gravy train, where the hobby keeps giving and giving.#1 - Although the editor and creating tables can be a wonky experience, I never have crashes playing the tables so if you are experiences crashes, that's likely because you have components missing.#2 - components missing?Well yeah, it depends if you are playing on a single screen desktop, on a multi-screen pc, on a pincab with real DMD and contactors, shaker motors, mech motors, real plunger and nudging etc.  So let's assume you are playing on a desktop in a landscape orientation.A) the first thing you need to do is install Visual Pinball X via the all-in-one installer.  This will install VP8, VP9, VP9 physmod and VPX (10).  It will also automatically install VPM (Vpinmame, the emulator portion that talks to the roms), UltraDMD (for those few tables that have a custom DMD since they are not emulated pins) and db2S, which allows you to put a backglass on a second monitor.  There are other programs that may be needed. For example, you may need to install the PUP player for those tables that use PUP packs.  PUP (PinUp player) tables allows video on the backglass like modern Jersey Jack and Stern Pins.  Some older tables have some really fun PUP packs that elevate the table. I really like the Attack from Mars PUP pack and for more modern stuff, the guy who designed the PUP pack for tron is a brilliant man! (Terry, Terry, Terry LOL).B) Secondly, You can't mix and match the tables with the different VP exe's.  VPX exe runs .VPX tables.  VP992 runs MOST .VPT tables.  The exception here is those pins that have in the table name "physmod" then you need to use the VP9 physmod exe to run those.*** if you have a fairly modern PC and are just starting out, skip VP8, VP9 and VPPhysmod tables for now and concentrate on VPX, which at last count had I think 800 or so tables done (eheh).  99.9% of the VPX tables are better than the same existing tables in earlier versions of the simulators.  Worry about exceptions or about really good VP9/physmod tables that you should play later down the road when you have a good grasp on everything.C) the 3rd thing is something you need to realize:  Installing the "all-in-one installer" does not give you the various tables, the roms needed for those using emulation, the db2s backglasses if you are using a 2nd monitor t display the backglasses, etc.D) this is a free hobby program and like many such independently created software, there's not a lot of hand holding by the software itself.  However what there is, is a fantastic community that helps when it can, ESPECIALLY for those able to help themselves a bit.  What I mean by that is put the time in to learn and you will end up with an enriching experience and fantastic pins to play.  Wait for others to do everything for you and it will be frustrating and people will stop giving a **** if you don't seem to give a **** <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Some good advice above by trash80.  Also google is your friend, as well as youtube.  Aside from the pinball forums, there are several youtube videos showing how to install and play Visual pinball tables.Enjoy the adventure, it's something else.</blockquote>

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