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Getaway countdown
« on: November 14, 2009, 04:13:53 PM »
As you may have read in another thread, I am swapping my Dirty Harry for a Getaway: HS II.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on the Getaway!

So I had Dirty Harry and Mousin' Around! - now have Cactus Jacks and in an hour or so a Getaway.

I sort of know how Rollerball feels now :)

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2009, 04:17:38 PM »
As you may have read in another thread, I am swapping my Dirty Harry for a Getaway: HS II.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on the Getaway!

So I had Dirty Harry and Mousin' Around! - now have Cactus Jacks and in an hour or so a Getaway.

I sort of know how Rollerball feels now :)

Excellent choice Andrew.  I think swapping the games around from time to time is a very good idea and keeps your interest in the hobby alive. 

Make sure to keep the cheat mania secret to yourself so your kids don't beat your highscores!

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2009, 04:18:40 PM »
Sounds like fun!

Will we be seeing an avatar change?  ()

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2009, 07:37:49 PM »
Sounds like fun!

Will we be seeing an avatar change?  ()

Yes, I will have to organise that once the machine is out of the boot and set up - although I think I will use Cactus Jack's as the avatar.

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 07:38:41 PM »
As you may have read in another thread, I am swapping my Dirty Harry for a Getaway: HS II.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on the Getaway!

So I had Dirty Harry and Mousin' Around! - now have Cactus Jacks and in an hour or so a Getaway.

I sort of know how Rollerball feels now :)

Excellent choice Andrew.  I think swapping the games around from time to time is a very good idea and keeps your interest in the hobby alive. 

Make sure to keep the cheat mania secret to yourself so your kids don't beat your highscores!

What cheat mania secret????

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2009, 08:27:17 PM »
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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2009, 10:49:22 PM »

Good choice, Andrew. Great machine from that era.

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2009, 12:44:50 AM »
Too busy working it in to post pictures tonight!

I am going to have to spend some serious time on this pinball to get a decent score - and the tilt seems a touch sensitive.

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2009, 01:37:51 PM »
Congrats, great game  ^^^

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2009, 01:54:34 PM »
Finally got a half-decent score yesterday; at least it is the new high score for now.

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2009, 04:11:57 PM »
Finally got a half-decent score yesterday; at least it is the new high score for now.

What was your score?

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2009, 04:14:07 PM »
Just over 350,000 from memory. Probably not great in the wider scheme of things, but it is a start.

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2009, 12:27:09 PM »
Getaway is a great game, got to love the sound and that rumbling engine when you start a game :) I bet you playing and to busy to post pics for a while yet!

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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2009, 12:39:07 PM »
As you may have read in another thread, I am swapping my Dirty Harry for a Getaway: HS II.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on the Getaway!

So I had Dirty Harry and Mousin' Around! - now have Cactus Jacks and in an hour or so a Getaway.

I sort of know how Rollerball feels now :)

Hey - you didn't mention to me that you were after a HSII when we were busting our guts unloading that container......I was looking forward to BUYING the one that was 'supposed' to be in that container!!!!!

Anyway, lucky enough I spotted one that Mark had 'forgotten' he had - hidden away high up in a rack. In pretty good nick as well although it doesn't power up - I only had a few minites to do a bit of faultfinding so havn't got to the bottom of it yet........sat down over a beer, did the deal and it's on it's way to me now! Probably not in time for Christmas but that's OK - I have too many other things to do anyway.

It certainly will take priority when it arrives however - I'll have it going in no time I'm sure.


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Re: Getaway countdown
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2010, 12:03:56 PM »
As you may have read in another thread, I am swapping my Dirty Harry for a Getaway: HS II.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on the Getaway!

So I had Dirty Harry and Mousin' Around! - now have Cactus Jacks and in an hour or so a Getaway.

I sort of know how Rollerball feels now :)

Hey - you didn't mention to me that you were after a HSII when we were busting our guts unloading that container......I was looking forward to BUYING the one that was 'supposed' to be in that container!!!!!

Anyway, lucky enough I spotted one that Mark had 'forgotten' he had - hidden away high up in a rack. In pretty good nick as well although it doesn't power up - I only had a few minites to do a bit of faultfinding so havn't got to the bottom of it yet........sat down over a beer, did the deal and it's on it's way to me now! Probably not in time for Christmas but that's OK - I have too many other things to do anyway.

It certainly will take priority when it arrives however - I'll have it going in no time I'm sure.

Already had the Getaway by the time we were unloading the container; it is a fast and fun game - not too deep but good for a quick bash or seven. The one I sourced isn't in great condition but it is playable. Eventually I will post some pics.