Author Topic: A message from Norm and Shaggy on preparing for the pin comp at the expo  (Read 1312 times)

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Offline bossninja17

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I received this email from "Norm" - read and enjoy!

Mark, here is something I wrote and Shaggy added some of his wise cracks.
Perhaps they can be read at the pin show. This is sent to you from Norm and Shagggy with LOVE!

Perhaps they can be read out as things you might consider at your next pinball tournament.


Our thoughts on tournies...I am sure there will be one at the show.


> Me and Norm compete here in Michigan, but only in EM
> tournaments. The  competition is just too good in the
> solidstate games and we get killed!   But
> here's some pinball tips that Norm and I (ok mostly
> Norm) put together.  It's simple stuff, but
> we're simple guys.
> Do not drink alcohol during the tournament. It will
> lessen your skills.  Well a beer here and there
> can't hurt too much...
> No drugs either. But if  you have to play with Norm,
> drugs help A LOT.
> Play the games ahead of time  and get acquainted with
> the rules.
> You can't win if you don't know the  machine.
> So know it in and out.
> Even if you know the rules play the game. I
>  have 4 friends with Fireballs and they all play
> different.
> Master the  skill shots. hell if you can't do
> anything else, at least master that!
> On  EMs if you forget the rules just
> keep shooting for the top and keep the  ball as
> high as you can and prolong it's life. Sometimes too
> many hard shots  up the center (targets) will increase
> the chance of losing the ball.Sometimes  its not about
> hitting targets but prolonging ball life.  It's
> really hard  to score when the ball is in the outhole!
> Never give up even if you get a  bad ball or two. You
> can always make it up. well not always, but
>  sometimes.
> Never give up when you get two good balls or three
> because  you must always shoot for the highest score
> that no one will beat that  night.So always keep
> pressing and never let up.
> Focus. Focus. Focus. Then  drink a beer and look at
> the chicks. OH WAIT THIS IS PINBALL. no chicks. damn.
>  Why the hell can't chicks like pinball? And ever
> notice the chicks that do  like pinball aren't
> really "chicks"? damn damn.
> Even if the ball drains you  may get a Lazarus ball so
> watch for it.
> If you have a bad game take a  break. Eat something.
> Go to the bathroom. Shake off the bad game and get fired
>  up again.  Then eat more. This is how Norm
> maitains his girlish figure  while competing well.
> Don't be cocky, but be confident. Oh hell be cocky
>  too it can't hurt.
> And if all else fails....cheat!
> Norm & Shaggy
Wanted: GTB Aquarius backglass. Any playfield bits and backglasses from any EMs - nothing is junk to me.

Offline jpd

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 %.% %.%Thanks Mark and it's uncanny how much of that is so true ^^^Enjoy the expo. !!!

Offline pinnies4me

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You going to be reading that out for the guys at Expo Mark?
“If you wanna escape, go up to a pinball machine. There’s a magic button on the front that takes you to a world under the glass and makes the the rest of the universe disappear.”

Offline felixthadog

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>  Why the hell can't chicks like pinball? And ever
> notice the chicks that do  like pinball aren't
> really "chicks"? damn damn.

 :lol

Matthew

Offline indazone gav

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Gold. These guys rock ()

Offline ddstoys

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Thats some great advice there from the masters themself lol