The statement "doesnt affect gameplay" isnt true in my humble opinion. I dont know the seller, and if I did, my opinion would still stay the same.
If it didnt affect gameplay, or do something major for the game, WHY did the manufacturer go to so much effort by having the motor installed under the playfield, having the captain talk and move etc etc, and even the audio roms have been heavily influenced by the captains speech.
So why did the manufacturer design all this stuff if it does nothing, or if it doesnt positively become a major focal piece of the game. ?
Alot of time n effort went into that whole design for a reason. If it didnt move or talk etc etc and it was just a plastic toy, I would agree with the "doesnt affect gameplay", but it DOES (or should) move and talk etc etc etc. It does affect the entire feel and experience of the game. Thats why they put it there obviously.
Watch the video and u will see just how pivotal the talking character is. The head doesnt have to shoot a ball, or flip a ball or whatever, but the head on a normal game does move , talk etc. Play the game with the missing stuff, then play the same game with ALL the moving n talking stuff and u will see what a difference it does make.
I understand that the seller wants to sell the machine, but saying it doesnt affect gameplay is simply not true and designed only to "make lite" of the missing parts.
Just like selling a car without a stereo and without air-conditioning. Doesnt affect the way the car drives, but it does affect the overall enjoyment of driving in comfort with the music on. The Captain part being missing fundementally changes the whole feel of the game. Anyone who has played the game will know instantly what I am saying.
It might not matter to a newbie who knows no better, but it will matter alot to a collector. If the listing said "missing parts affect gameplay by loss of talking person or moving part"etc, that would be much more honest. If it wasnt something that affects the gameplay, the entire thread and someone noticing the major missing parts bit would not have been posted to start with. I could be wrong. No big deal. Someone will buy it, but its just going to be different to a complete game.
