Acdc has a brilliant ruleset. I was the same in that i didn't like it but bought an ltbr le and once learned, i absolutely love it. One of my most played machines.
Wizard mode is achievable on a 3 ball game but you have to have a cracker of a game and a bit of luck! I have Encore mode lit....then choked on hitting the shot.
That's actually what i love about pinball - you know you can get there but sometimes the randomness beats you!
