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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => General Pinball Discussion => Topic started by: pinball god on July 23, 2016, 09:15:36 PM
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Firstly I’d like to thank all the guys who helped unbox this game; you really made it a special event and a lot of fun. Secondly please excuse the quality of photos as my wife still thinks she doesn’t need to wear her glasses lol. And finally I’d like to send out a big thanks to my wife for buying me the game and for preparing all the food and hospitality to taking care of us while we indulged in pure pinball mayhem.
If you think waiting 3 months was hard, seeing this box for two days in the living room was a challenge.
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But Saturday did roll up and Peter the Stern unboxing champion provided all the good advice on how to unbox. Also the guys helped with the muscle side too. We did the unboxing as per the Stern manual.
Last picture L to R Gorgar1, Genie, Cursed and me PG
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some more pix
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Because AMD did a check of the machine at their end, we did a quick backbox cable inspection and then got straight into gameplay.
Second pic Callum a pinball comp player
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some more pix
So who is who in the pics ? I like to put a face to the names.
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Even though GB is a great game, my other games still got a little love on the night.
First pic L to R Dallas (pinball comp player), me and Johnny C (top 10 in OZ). Johnny in pic 2, this guy is a gun and consistently scores high on any modern pin especially Sterns. Troy aka Genie in pic 3
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But there was no way Peter aka Gorgar1 was going to go to the darkside and leave the GB as there was a Grand Champion High Score on the line and he was intent on leaving his mark on the night lol. He also won a small prize for his effort.
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It was a memorable night for me being first NIB, and first mini meet. You can’t beat, good food, good friends and good ol’ pinball fun. Thanks again guys.
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Cool write up amd pics. Always good to share this stuff!
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^^^ good stuff lads, always good to see a few smiles playing pinball.
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good to see you had fun and enjoyed the games, thanks for sharing
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I've said it before but It was truly an awesome meet :) here's some more pics Rob.
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Looks like a great night boys and makes me feel good to know I'm not the only old fart out there that's loves pinball *%*
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Thanks guys. BTW, no incorrect spellings, dodgey slimer, bad locks, or insert ghosting so far. Plenty of airballs and some cheap drains, but I don't have the incline right I think. This game is very addictive so you tend to bypass some of the setup things because you just wanna play the thing. So will look into setups tomorrow.
I have to say, this is not a one pinball collection game IMO. It can really demoralize a player and I have been frustrated to the point of anger, but I keep pushing that start button wanting to see what the end of "Ballroom' mode looks like etc. I'm also trying to find ways of gaining control of the ball but this is very, very difficult. To really have a great game you need to hit the sweet spot for shots on the fly on a regular basis.
You do not have time to flounder either as modes time out and then you need to spend more play time reactivating the mode and time is not your friend in this game.
Compared to other Sterns, slimer is not quite as nice as Sparky (Metallica) but more challenging, a drain monster and chaotic like IM, brutal and frustrating as TWD but once in a mode you are faced with more variety of shots to complete and max scoring, not as deep a rule set as acdc but then again you don't need a degree to walk up to this game to know what to do off the bat, and finally Music/sound as no other game provides that brings a smile to your face, and the odd laugh and yes.....sometimes a mini dance from the rhythmically challenged lol.
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https://youtu.be/3bdDk9wXDHs
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https://youtu.be/3bdDk9wXDHs
thanks very much Peter for that, and its in focus lol
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Looks like a great night Rob spewing I had to work maybe next meet
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Was a great day/night, thanks again for inviting us into your amazing home!
Great views, great pets, great people and great pinball, what more could you ask for.
Thank your lovely wife too for the amazing food and I loved, loved that salsa/sour cream dip! Yum!
Looking forward to the next catch up.
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Was a great day/night, thanks again for inviting us into your amazing home!
Great views, great pets, great people and great pinball, what more could you ask for.
Thank your lovely wife too for the amazing food and I loved, loved that salsa/sour cream dip! Yum!
Looking forward to the next catch up.
always welcome mate. Thanks for sharing the event with me
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Got some pics to share as well, hope that's ok Rob.
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Pete and Rob lifting the backbox for the first time.
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The proud and very happy new owner.
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Pete no doubt describing how steep the subway ramp is..... :lol
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Dallas giving GBLE a thumbs up!
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Great views and great pinball, you may want to get the DMD looked at though Rob..... *)*
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Felt like I was being watched for some reason.......
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Some good pictures there mate. I especially like the one with the dogs and your comment %.% Yes the big dark guards my pinneys well.
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Looks like a really fun night Rob, great to see the unboxing went smoothly and everyone enjoying themselves. Congrats again on a very special looking NIB purchase. ^^^
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Looks like a really fun night Rob, great to see the unboxing went smoothly and everyone enjoying themselves. Congrats again on a very special looking NIB purchase. ^^^
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
Sweet! What NIB you buying next Rob? :lol
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
^^^ Rob's getting another NIB Ghostbusters!! #*#
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
Sweet! What NIB you buying next Rob? :lol
I think you're next in line mate #@#
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Missed my invite :(
Lol
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Missed my invite :(
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sorry mate but had to limit numbers so all could get in a decent amount of games. Also no kids affair this one. Will organize a meet when the sun comes out again ^^^
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Thanks for sharing the pics fellas. From all reports this is an excellent title. I'd love a game or two - thats for sure !
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Missed my invite :(
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sorry mate but had to limit numbers so all could get in a decent amount of games. Also no kids affair this one. Will organize a meet when the sun comes out again ^^^
All good buddy. Only joshing :)
Know that problem well - space limitations.
Look forward to the meet ;)
Cheers
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
Sweet! What NIB you buying next Rob? :lol
I think you're next in line mate #@#
Haha, If someone releases a Resident Evil pin or a Harry Potter pin it may just happen.
If the boss lets me of course! *)*
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Really disappointed I couldn't make it Rob, looks like a great game and great bunch on pinheads!
there is always a next time
Sweet! What NIB you buying next Rob? :lol
I think you're next in line mate #@#
Haha, If someone releases a Resident Evil pin or a Harry Potter pin it may just happen.
If the boss lets me of course! *)*
talk about worlds apart in themes. That's like wanting a Bambi or Texas Chain Saw Massacre both involve meat. %.%
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talk about worlds apart in themes. That's like wanting a Bambi or Texas Chain Saw Massacre both involve meat. %.%
Haha, never thought of it like that...... *)*
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Looks like you guys had a great arvo, sorry I couldn't make it mate. Hopefully it works out next time ^^^
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Sorry guys if I look kinda excited about having a NIB but I am %.%
I thought I'd share what a LE certificate looks like. My wife went to the trouble of framing it which I am very appreciative of.
I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
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Very nice Rob, it'll look great on the game room wall. ^^^
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Sorry guys if I look kinda excited about having a NIB but I am %.%
I thought I'd share what a LE certificate looks like. My wife went to the trouble of framing it which I am very appreciative of.
I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Looks great Rob :) all you need now is PDI glass :)
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Sorry guys if I look kinda excited about having a NIB but I am %.%
I thought I'd share what a LE certificate looks like. My wife went to the trouble of framing it which I am very appreciative of.
I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Looks great Rob :) all you need now is PDI glass :)
mate you want me to go into debt %.% I actually don't have a problem as I can choose to have 1; 4; or 5 downlights on in the room and this stops any blinding flashers etc from happening
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Sorry guys if I look kinda excited about having a NIB but I am %.%
I thought I'd share what a LE certificate looks like. My wife went to the trouble of framing it which I am very appreciative of.
I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Looks great Rob :) all you need now is PDI glass :)
mate you want me to go into debt %.% I actually don't have a problem as I can choose to have 1; 4; or 5 downlights on in the room and this stops any blinding flashers etc from happening
Lol the PDI glass is a glare free glass :) it actually looks like you are playing with no glass on but expensive.
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Sorry guys if I look kinda excited about having a NIB but I am %.%
I thought I'd share what a LE certificate looks like. My wife went to the trouble of framing it which I am very appreciative of.
I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Looks great Rob :) all you need now is PDI glass :)
mate you want me to go into debt %.% I actually don't have a problem as I can choose to have 1; 4; or 5 downlights on in the room and this stops any blinding flashers etc from happening
Lol the PDI glass is a glare free glass :) it actually looks like you are playing with no glass on but expensive.
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yes I know but you can nearly buy a nice project for the same price......kinda
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I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Replica of the limited edition badge on your machine would look great under the certificate Rob.
No idea how you go about making/getting one though......
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I may add a little engraved plaque but dunno???
Replica of the limited edition badge on your machine would look great under the certificate Rob.
No idea how you go about making/getting one though......
nice idea but unsure how to make it happen???
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Great photos, write up and review, Rob!
My Pro arrived last week and two days later, I was off on holidays for a week. No Ghostbusters time, but did get to play pinball on site around Melbourne. Yesterday was the first day where I really had time to play it. The game is so fast and BRUTAL. So many shots going straight down the middle with that sizeable flipper gap or side drains. I'm really going to have to start nudging. Game after game, quick ball times, but I kept hitting the start button. A voice inside my head would say "time is ticking away, you've got stuff to do today" and then I'd quickly hit start again....then it happened. The universe threw me a bone. I finally got past the first mode, then the second and then up to the third (from memory). One mode short of Stay Puft in the list of main modes. I was so happy. A big smile on my face (all by myself, alone with the pinballs). I'd seen some of the modes, got a few multiballs and experienced the cool dots (in red still, my only criticism of the machine). This is why I love the new breed of Stern machines. They cost a small fortune, but I know that I'll keep coming back again and again for more.
Last night I had a few friends over for a movie and the first bunch to play my Ghostbusters pinball. From a non-pinhead perspective, they loved the theme and look of it, but the game frustrated everyone. The ball shooting straight down the middle and side drains were a major annoyance. I said I also found it frustrating, but that's why I enjoyed it. I stepped up in the hope I could show everyone it was possible to have an enjoyable game on it. Luck was on my side again and I was able to get an extra ball and show off the awesome multiball with all the lights and sounds.
It took me a long time to save for, but I'm glad I decided to get Ghostbusters as my next machine. Looking forward to playing the LE in the next week. Only 5 minutes away from my house. ^^^
Cheers!
Adam.
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Great news Adam. Ball times generally will increase once you get used to the game. I never use the 'dead bounce' method but for this game it is a must. It is the main way of trying to gain control of the ball during game play. Dead bounce from the left orbit post, both scoops and I'm still testing other areas. Remember you can adjust the outlane posts position, although hasn't really helped and increase the number of balls per game. I've increased to 5 balls atm so I can learn what shots are necessary for the various modes. Stay Puft mode is hard to get to for me and I haven't completed it yet. ^^^
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Great news Adam. Ball times generally will increase once you get used to the game. I never use the 'dead bounce' method but for this game it is a must. It is the main way of trying to gain control of the ball during game play. Dead bounce from the left orbit post, both scoops and I'm still testing other areas. Remember you can adjust the outlane posts position, although hasn't really helped and increase the number of balls per game. I've increased to 5 balls atm so I can learn what shots are necessary for the various modes. Stay Puft mode is hard to get to for me and I haven't completed it yet. ^^^
Thanks for the boost of confidence and tips!
I saw that Pinball Life have the Ghostbusters kit and it includes...shudder....a centre lane post. I saw a picture of it and it's actually a cool design, but not for me. I'm a purist with the settings and never move the outlane posts from factory. I've had my Stern machines on 5 balls for a while, but went back to the original challenge of 3 balls. Not sure if I'll try out 5 balls on Ghostbusters...
Also (sorry if I missed the post), have you ordered or installed the lane protectors? I liked the fluoro coloured ones, but didn't know which ones to order.
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Great news Adam. Ball times generally will increase once you get used to the game. I never use the 'dead bounce' method but for this game it is a must. It is the main way of trying to gain control of the ball during game play. Dead bounce from the left orbit post, both scoops and I'm still testing other areas. Remember you can adjust the outlane posts position, although hasn't really helped and increase the number of balls per game. I've increased to 5 balls atm so I can learn what shots are necessary for the various modes. Stay Puft mode is hard to get to for me and I haven't completed it yet. ^^^
Thanks for the boost of confidence and tips!
I saw that Pinball Life have the Ghostbusters kit and it includes...shudder....a centre lane post. I saw a picture of it and it's actually a cool design, but not for me. I'm a purist with the settings and never move the outlane posts from factory. I've had my Stern machines on 5 balls for a while, but went back to the original challenge of 3 balls. Not sure if I'll try out 5 balls on Ghostbusters...
Also (sorry if I missed the post), have you ordered or installed the lane protectors? I liked the fluoro coloured ones, but didn't know which ones to order.
nah mate all bits std stern. I did move posts in but what a job for the right hand one. Nearly took half the machine apart just to move it. Didn't really make outlane drains any less though.
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LoL....setting games to 5 ball.....lol...Play Better!!
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LoL....setting games to 5 ball.....lol...Play Better!!
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Now into my seventh year of trying to play better. It's a slow process. Lol