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Title: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: pinnies4me on October 02, 2008, 08:14:09 PM
Been reading a thread on RGP about "Where is Pat". Got me thinking, looked at his games list and realised that he's been designing games for exactly 20 years this year! So I started a poll in his honour! :) OK, my favorite is Funhouse. There's just something about Rudy that makes me smile every time! I like the fair amount of open playfield, something I missed in later games. let us know what you think....
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Creech on October 02, 2008, 08:20:01 PM
I like Addams - hate TZ.

I hear RBION is very similar in layout to TZ. Can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: felixthadog on October 02, 2008, 08:48:02 PM
The Addams Family for me ..... I love the theme, the music, the gameplay .... and a bit of nostalgia too, I remember playing this machine when it was first released and I was blown away. Lucky for me I had the opportunity to play a brand new one - wow  #.#

Matthew
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Strangeways on October 02, 2008, 09:08:28 PM

I've gone for Addams as I just enjoy the entire "package". The art, gameplay, toys and playfield layout. Just a really great pinball.

I have not played all his titles - But I certainly do not like Safecracker (sorry Mark!) or No Good Gophers..

Still not convinced with TZ.

I played Funhouse at Silverball's house and enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Pinball Fixers on October 02, 2008, 09:12:31 PM
I went with Banzai Run... mainly 'cos I think the upright playfield is a novel idea, and I've never completed the upper section. Second would be TZ and Funhouse tied. Not a fan of Addams (sorry guys!). Just goes to show that it is a personal taste thing...
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: pinnies4me on October 02, 2008, 09:16:56 PM
Has anyone here got a Banzai Run by the way? Love that game! It would be my number 2, followed by TAF. I'm also in the don't like TZ much camp - bought a nice one, did it up until it was perfect, couldn't play past ball one after a few months, kept turning it off to go and play other games. I think its the clutter, way too much covered real estate for me.
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: felixthadog on October 03, 2008, 09:07:55 AM
I went with Banzai Run... mainly 'cos I think the upright playfield is a novel idea, and I've never completed the upper section. Second would be TZ and Funhouse tied. Not a fan of Addams (sorry guys!). Just goes to show that it is a personal taste thing...

Does that mean that if I was to buy a TAF, you wouldn't service it for me?  #$#

Matthew
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Pinball Fixers on October 03, 2008, 11:22:27 AM
I went with Banzai Run... mainly 'cos I think the upright playfield is a novel idea, and I've never completed the upper section. Second would be TZ and Funhouse tied. Not a fan of Addams (sorry guys!). Just goes to show that it is a personal taste thing...

Does that mean that if I was to buy a TAF, you wouldn't service it for me?  #$#

Matthew

I'll still service it for you, and even play it for you... I just wouldn't buy one for myself  %$%
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: ktm450 on October 03, 2008, 12:28:11 PM
I to am not a big fan of TAF, I get over it too quickly.  Gotta go with the TZ, it is a little cluttered but is a fantastic vision of what can be done with a pin, great all round package. My second is Bansai, again a great idea, a complete vertical playfield in the backbox, and of course the dirtbike theme grabs my attention.
I haven't been a huge fan of his latest games but I think he was on a winner with Family Guy, really enjoyed the intergration with piss funny quotes, fart multiball, and the fantastic mini playfield
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: indazone gav on October 03, 2008, 03:05:09 PM
Went TZ but very close second for WW
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: pinnies4me on October 03, 2008, 03:10:28 PM
I to am not a big fan of TAF, I get over it too quickly.  Gotta go with the TZ, it is a little cluttered but is a fantastic vision of what can be done with a pin, great all round package.

You finished that game yet Matt? I have been hanging out for a game of TZ (to see if I like it now that it's been gone a while).
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: ktm450 on October 03, 2008, 03:53:55 PM
Nah, still cleaning :D getting closer though. When I'm done I'll get you and Nuggy over as my moving crew, from the shed to the rumpus. Payment will be in the form of a few games, might even offer you a beer *)*
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: pinnies4me on October 03, 2008, 04:47:48 PM
Ah, beer.... I'll be right over!  :D
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Nug on October 03, 2008, 05:59:16 PM
I like Addams - hate TZ.

I hear RBION is very similar in layout to TZ. Can anyone confirm?

yes ! i think so too, mostly the LHS.
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Nug on October 03, 2008, 06:24:33 PM
hey im generally fond of lawlor pins, theyre layouts are often screwed with dicky rulesets but thank f$%k they pulled the Addams family out the hat...one of my all time favorites but after a family guy encounter (and i really havent played that much of one !!!) im going on a limb with the stern!    ^^^

regards

PS you could always put some FL 11629's in it !!!! 

PPs 'a' will not cut it...'some' beers thanks matt...still having nightmares of a white wagon running nug over  !!!   <.>
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: ktm450 on October 04, 2008, 07:07:52 PM
Yeah I prob owe you a few, and a clean pair of pants  *)*   %$%
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: silverball on October 04, 2008, 10:49:11 PM
Funhouse
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: markc on October 05, 2008, 10:53:11 AM


very nice bloke   to talk to   
shame out CSI  pin    but will still be interested to see his design

all the big boys very easy to talk to and have a chat

mark
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: ktm450 on October 05, 2008, 01:17:07 PM


very nice bloke   to talk to   
shame out CSI  pin    but will still be interested to see his design

all the big boys very easy to talk to and have a chat

mark

What is the background on the CSI?
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Strangeways on October 05, 2008, 01:23:09 PM

I thought "24" was next according to Jack at Pinballsales..
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: ktm450 on October 05, 2008, 04:51:13 PM
The rumor was Stern pulled heaps of Pat's toys and he told them to f**k off.
Maybe Mark can shed a little more light on the subject
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Strangeways on October 05, 2008, 05:48:29 PM
The rumor was Stern pulled heaps of Pat's toys and he told them to f**k off.
Maybe Mark can shed a little more light on the subject

Interesting - I thought Pat was at the Stern Factory during the tours ?
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Creech on October 05, 2008, 07:28:19 PM
The rumor was Stern pulled heaps of Pat's toys and he told them to f**k off.
Maybe Mark can shed a little more light on the subject
Where did you hear that ktm?
Title: Re: Pat Lawlor Pins
Post by: Strangeways on October 05, 2008, 07:55:55 PM

Most of the news from various sources contradicts the Pat VS Gary rumor. That's from people who are there.