Skip navigation
NintendoAge
Welcome, Guest! Please Login or Join
Loading...

NintendoAge 2013 Weekly Contest Presents: Mario Bros. Contest ends Sunday, 8/4/13 at 10 PM NA time

Aug 3, 2013 at 12:59:08 AM
rdrunner (35)
avatar
(Tom Votava) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 792 - Joined: 12/01/2011
North Carolina
Profile
Originally posted by: bearcat-doug

Originally posted by: EgasKrad

Also, is it just me, or does it seem like the levels keep repeating themselves after a certain point, with no real changes?
 
I didn't count the exact number, but I think they do basically repeat themselves every 11-12 phases.
 

It's actually every 5 phases.  4 levels, then a bonus stage, starting with Phase 9.  9, 14, 19, 24 (etc) are all the same.  So are 10, 15, 20, and... well, you get the idea.

I'm sitting this week out, but I'm enjoying all of the great scores so far.  Keep 'em up!

-------------------------

Tom Votava
http://rdrunner0077.blogspot.com/
 



Edited: 08/03/2013 at 01:00 AM by rdrunner

Aug 3, 2013 at 1:54:47 AM
ag1052 (36)
avatar
(Alex Guerra) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 783 - Joined: 06/05/2008
Texas
Profile
Originally posted by: gutsman004

It seems if you play for the combos and hit all the bonuses it all averages out to roughly 8k-10k a level. I had a great run derailed yesterday where I was at 289k at phase 28. Damn green fireballs.

Yes it ends up being about 10k per level.. it isnt like that at first but if you get far enough it evens out. Back in 2008 or so I rolled over my score on this game passing the million point mark at right about the same time I rolled over the levels and went from level 99 to level 0 and back to 1.


-------------------------
 

Aug 3, 2013 at 1:56:24 AM
ag1052 (36)
avatar
(Alex Guerra) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 783 - Joined: 06/05/2008
Texas
Profile
Originally posted by: Space Jockey

Space Jockey - 812510

Played on my last life since 300K with the chatroom streaming as witnesses. Talk about intense. I'm sure others can beat this but since I work the next couple days I wont have time to play again.


dang! nice score.... I really gotta try harder tomorrow. I couldnt even get to 500k today.


-------------------------
 

Aug 3, 2013 at 2:02:46 AM
gutsman004 (126)
avatar
(Guts Man) < Wiz's Mom >
Posts: 10442 - Joined: 02/22/2011
Texas
Profile
Originally posted by: rdrunner

I'm sitting this week out, but I'm enjoying all of the great scores so far.  Keep 'em up!









Edited: 08/03/2013 at 02:05 AM by gutsman004

Aug 3, 2013 at 3:13:49 AM
Space Jockey (145)
avatar
( Xenomorph ) < King Solomon >
Posts: 4845 - Joined: 06/03/2012
Washington
Profile
Originally posted by: ag1052

Originally posted by: Space Jockey

Space Jockey - 812510

Played on my last life since 300K with the chatroom streaming as witnesses. Talk about intense. I'm sure others can beat this but since I work the next couple days I wont have time to play again.


dang! nice score.... I really gotta try harder tomorrow. I couldnt even get to 500k today.
 
Couple times I was in quite the tit squeezer but pulled through with some lucky moves to keep going.



-------------------------

Switch Friend Code: SW-7855-4097-7884

Originally posted by: Space Jockey
Originally posted by: Guntz
On a more serious note, I've played EarthBound today for so long, I feel all tense and mentally worn out.
Then you called your mother and felt better?

 


Aug 3, 2013 at 12:01:37 PM
NESMASTER14 (26)
avatar
(color dreams) < King Solomon >
Posts: 4784 - Joined: 04/19/2008
Virginia
Profile
*updated score

168,720



-------------------------


 


Edited: 08/04/2013 at 08:57 PM by NESMASTER14

Aug 3, 2013 at 12:57:07 PM
Space Jockey (145)
avatar
( Xenomorph ) < King Solomon >
Posts: 4845 - Joined: 06/03/2012
Washington
Profile
Originally posted by: NESMASTER14

127,900


I knew you would top 100K after all the effort you put in yesterday, kickass man!

-------------------------

Switch Friend Code: SW-7855-4097-7884

Originally posted by: Space Jockey
Originally posted by: Guntz
On a more serious note, I've played EarthBound today for so long, I feel all tense and mentally worn out.
Then you called your mother and felt better?

 


Aug 3, 2013 at 1:01:02 PM
ag1052 (36)
avatar
(Alex Guerra) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 783 - Joined: 06/05/2008
Texas
Profile
Tried playing again today but again nothing special. Ill give it one more go before the contest is over but I'm ok with not being on top. Thanks to whoever organizes these things. I'm not having a good week in real life but this has been a pleasant disraction.

-------------------------
 

Aug 3, 2013 at 1:44:47 PM
Krunch (146)
avatar
(My name's Krunch) < King Solomon >
Posts: 3933 - Joined: 11/08/2010
Alberta
Profile
Wow Jockey that's an unreal score, nice work.

-------------------------
https://www.ebay.com/sch/bestpric...=
^^discounts for NA members^^

Aug 3, 2013 at 3:48:38 PM
Logo1285 (14)
avatar
(Christopher Loggia) < Kraid Killer >
Posts: 2403 - Joined: 01/12/2013
Florida
Profile
620,120


I needed some inspiration to help me get a better score. I think I found it.


-------------------------

Aug 3, 2013 at 7:40:54 PM
matt (8)

< Crack Trooper >
Posts: 151 - Joined: 04/03/2011
Manitoba
Profile
161,350

full disclosure: This score is on the famicom version.  As you know, the ROMs are the same, and anyone playing the converter release is playing the same one.  Your call Bimmy!

161,350-submission

Aug 3, 2013 at 8:24:07 PM
Caleb47 (48)
avatar
(Steve S.) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 722 - Joined: 03/20/2013
Maryland
Profile
Originally posted by: Logo1285

620,120


I needed some inspiration to help me get a better score. I think I found it.


Lol, his milkshakes bring all the boys to the tourney.

I haven't had anytime so far this week (typing this on my phone in a hotel in OC MD). Leaving tomorrow morning so hopefully I'll have time to sit down and at least get a participation point this week. Though, I have no idea what shape I'll be in tomorrow since I'm about to head out for the evening (or morning when it comes to the mess I may/may not get into tonight).



Aug 3, 2013 at 8:29:48 PM
Boot(y)God(dess) (0)
avatar
(Sienna ) < Cherub >
Posts: 5 - Joined: 07/30/2013
Virginia
Profile
143,800


Aug 3, 2013 at 8:52:40 PM
bimmy_lee (78)
avatar
(Kevin Miller) < Bowser >
Posts: 7072 - Joined: 08/10/2009
Michigan
Profile
Originally posted by: matt

161,350

full disclosure: This score is on the famicom version.  As you know, the ROMs are the same, and anyone playing the converter release is playing the same one.  Your call Bimmy!

161,350-submission

As long as there's no differences between the Famicom and NES versions, then it won't be a problem.  But like you said, anyone playing a convertor release is playing the same version as the Famicom, so it should be fine.


-------------------------

My NES collection count: 757 games (16 to go for a full set)

Latest Purchase(s): Snow Brothers

"Wait...Bimmy and Jimmy??  How'd they make a mistake like this!?  Bimmy isn't even a real name!"

Beware the Bimmy Marsh!

Proud owner of post #2000, #2900, and #3800 in Inner Circle HQ thread



Edited: 08/03/2013 at 08:53 PM by bimmy_lee

Aug 3, 2013 at 9:41:56 PM
CLAYB1RD (105)
avatar
(Clay Myers) < El Ripper >
Posts: 1006 - Joined: 02/05/2012
North Carolina
Profile
Oh yeah!!! 870090

Got to phase 93 and then made a stupid mistake but I was definitely in a good groove!



-------------------------


Edited: 08/04/2013 at 09:18 PM by CLAYB1RD

Aug 3, 2013 at 9:55:04 PM
khog143 (73)
avatar
(Kevin Holbrook) < El Ripper >
Posts: 1067 - Joined: 07/27/2012
Texas
Profile

232930

I was totally unaware that I didn't have a cart of this anymore, must have sold/traded it when I was moving places to cut down on stuff.  I know I can do better than this score, but this will be the best I'm able to put out since I'm going outta town tomorrow.



Edited: 08/03/2013 at 09:57 PM by khog143

Aug 3, 2013 at 10:53:35 PM
gutsman004 (126)
avatar
(Guts Man) < Wiz's Mom >
Posts: 10442 - Joined: 02/22/2011
Texas
Profile
Updated my score. Man you guys are making it tough to stay in the top ten.

Aug 3, 2013 at 10:56:11 PM
PrixelDerp (0)
avatar
(Chris Douglas) < Tourian Tourist >
Posts: 24 - Joined: 02/27/2013
United States
Profile

Prixel Derp
Score: 146870






I apologize for the pic quality... I found it hard to snap one that wasn't terribly fuzzy.

I'm really looking forward to the rest of this new contest!  Unfortunately I was distracted from the previous by a number of unfortunate factors, such as losing my job at exactly the worst possible time.

But I'm ready to compete once again!


-------------------------
Chris "Sledge" Douglas

Prixel Derp - A Retro Gaming and Computing Blog

Aug 3, 2013 at 11:31:31 PM
Space Jockey (145)
avatar
( Xenomorph ) < King Solomon >
Posts: 4845 - Joined: 06/03/2012
Washington
Profile
Stop making me so nervous guys!!! If I have to I will bring my NES, a 27" TV and my camera to work to win this thing.

-------------------------

Switch Friend Code: SW-7855-4097-7884

Originally posted by: Space Jockey
Originally posted by: Guntz
On a more serious note, I've played EarthBound today for so long, I feel all tense and mentally worn out.
Then you called your mother and felt better?

 


Aug 4, 2013 at 12:30:05 AM
Danger Mouse (13)
avatar
(Matt E.) < Little Mac >
Posts: 56 - Joined: 08/02/2008
North Carolina
Profile
Well, I tried.  After about 2 minutes I figured out that it's way to akward without a proper controller.   I'll have to pick one up for future contests.  This is all I got for this one, lol.

Most likely will finish in last place, but should get me a participant award.


-------------------------

ISO: Limited Run Games (sealed only)

My eBay Feedback


Aug 4, 2013 at 12:41:22 AM
link463 (25)
avatar
< Eggplant Wizard >
Posts: 430 - Joined: 05/16/2013
Kansas
Profile


Sigh... just not that motivated this week.

-------------------------
Thanks for writing. I apologize for the delay in responding to your email during this busy time of year.
In regard to your email, it is great to hear that you have found a copy of Perfect Dark for the Nintendo 64. Perfect dark was a first person shooter game that was released in May of 2000. I personally enjoyed this game a lot during my mid-teen years since it allows for up to four players to play at one time. All the Perfect Dark cartridges were black.

I hope this information is what you are looking for.

-Response I received from Nintendo customer support when I asked if they knew any thing about a black Perfect Dark cart.

Aug 4, 2013 at 1:40:59 AM
gutsman004 (126)
avatar
(Guts Man) < Wiz's Mom >
Posts: 10442 - Joined: 02/22/2011
Texas
Profile
Originally posted by: Space Jockey

Stop making me so nervous guys!!! If I have to I will bring my NES, a 27" TV and my camera to work to win this thing.





Mwhaha! I plan on making one last push for a top score tomorrow afternoon. I hope my plans don't change.

Aug 4, 2013 at 3:11:31 PM
ag1052 (36)
avatar
(Alex Guerra) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 783 - Joined: 06/05/2008
Texas
Profile
Talked my wife into letting me play just one more time!
Score: 835,670


-------------------------
 


Edited: 08/04/2013 at 04:43 PM by ag1052

Aug 4, 2013 at 4:31:10 PM
quiet451 (45)
avatar
(Schlitz Barrelman) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 641 - Joined: 08/22/2012
United States
Profile
222,550.  Thanks for giving me an excuse to play a game in my collection that I otherwise wouldn't think too much about playing.


Aug 4, 2013 at 4:43:11 PM
Caleb47 (48)
avatar
(Steve S.) < Meka Chicken >
Posts: 722 - Joined: 03/20/2013
Maryland
Profile
167,900. No time to play. got back about 2 hours ago and played for about 1/2 hour. plus, I'm still hungover from yesterday night/morning  so just a particiation point this week for me.