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NintendoAge 2014 Weekly Contest Winter Tournament Presents Round 2: Rollerball Contest ends Monday, 1/12/2015 at 11 PM NA time

Jan 12, 2015 at 5:11:02 PM
khog143 (73)
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Originally posted by: Velinos

no way to nudge the machine.

I found this to be by far the worst part of the game.  I got to the point where I was consistently able to get out of the toilet, but not being able to just give it that little extra tap the ball needs every once in a while really sucks.  It seems like it makes luck come into play way more than it would have if that feature was just added in.
 

Jan 12, 2015 at 5:13:19 PM
arch_8ngel (68)
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Originally posted by: khog143

Originally posted by: Velinos

no way to nudge the machine.

I found this to be by far the worst part of the game.  I got to the point where I was consistently able to get out of the toilet, but not being able to just give it that little extra tap the ball needs every once in a while really sucks.  It seems like it makes luck come into play way more than it would have if that feature was just added in.
 
True.

It could have been a truly great game if it let you nudge the table.

Considerably more complex than most of the other video pinball offerings on the NES (though High Speed is a pretty involved table with real table-objectives)



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Jan 12, 2015 at 6:20:36 PM
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Being on the bubble is driving me crazy! I don't know if I'll have the time to make one last shot at upping my score tonight but I really want to!

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Jan 12, 2015 at 6:22:20 PM
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Originally posted by: khog143

Originally posted by: Velinos

no way to nudge the machine.

I found this to be by far the worst part of the game.  I got to the point where I was consistently able to get out of the toilet, but not being able to just give it that little extra tap the ball needs every once in a while really sucks.  It seems like it makes luck come into play way more than it would have if that feature was just added in.
 





I'll agree with this. I could get out of the toilet pretty consistently,but the game consistently put me back down there. The bumpers in this game can be brutal.

Jan 12, 2015 at 7:51:39 PM
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Originally posted by: arnpoly

Being on the bubble is driving me crazy! I don't know if I'll have the time to make one last shot at upping my score tonight but I really want to!


Don't worry about getting bumped, I'm not playing again.  Too much time that I don't have to attempt doubling my score.  I need my sleep for work tomorrow.

Jan 12, 2015 at 8:09:11 PM
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Hit 1, 000, 000.

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Jan 12, 2015 at 9:47:37 PM
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Score updated once more, should secure a spot for me

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Jan 12, 2015 at 9:50:09 PM
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Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Score updated once more, should secure a spot for me


Wow!  Well-played!

Really damn close!



Score-wise, for each ball how did that one go?  (and how many Shoot-Agains did you get to use?)

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Jan 12, 2015 at 9:58:54 PM
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Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Score updated once more, should secure a spot for me


Wow!  Well-played!

Really damn close!



Score-wise, for each ball how did that one go?  (and how many Shoot-Agains did you get to use?)
I got about 9.5 mil on my first ball and had everything maxed out with cherries as well and then I got the "eggplants" and things took a turn for the worse. After my shoot again I could never really regain control and was basically just trying to get as many points as I could in the toilet.

Just kept getting bad bounces after that first ball but I still felt like it was a good run




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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:01:01 PM
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So the power just went out at my house today for the second time in 5 hours and I have a feeling it is not coming back on for a while (I'm doing this from my phone). Once my power comes back on, I will get the Finals contest posted.

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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:01:12 PM
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Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Score updated once more, should secure a spot for me


Wow!  Well-played!

Really damn close!



Score-wise, for each ball how did that one go?  (and how many Shoot-Agains did you get to use?)
I got about 9.5 mil on my first ball and had everything maxed out with cherries as well and then I got the "eggplants" and things took a turn for the worse. After my shoot again I could never really regain control and was basically just trying to get as many points as I could in the toilet.

Just kept getting bad bounces after that first ball but I still felt like it was a good run


 
That's rough.

Strong first ball, though.



How long were you at it?  2.5/3 hours, or so?


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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:01:22 PM
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I was hoping I'd be able to put up a Tier 1 caliber score like I used to, but my last run ended just over 4 million and I don't have time for another one. Congratulations on your scores guys, I'm really impressed with how well everyone did this week.

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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:02:59 PM
arch_8ngel (68)
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Originally posted by: bearcat-doug

I was hoping I'd be able to put up a Tier 1 caliber score like I used to, but my last run ended just over 4 million and I don't have time for another one. Congratulations on your scores guys, I'm really impressed with how well everyone did this week.
Well, amazingly, everybody in Tier 1 basically beat the current official world record... 4 people doing it is crazy enough


Everybody had insane scores this week, for sure.



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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:04:11 PM
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Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Originally posted by: CLAYB1RD

Score updated once more, should secure a spot for me


Wow!  Well-played!

Really damn close!



Score-wise, for each ball how did that one go?  (and how many Shoot-Agains did you get to use?)
I got about 9.5 mil on my first ball and had everything maxed out with cherries as well and then I got the "eggplants" and things took a turn for the worse. After my shoot again I could never really regain control and was basically just trying to get as many points as I could in the toilet.

Just kept getting bad bounces after that first ball but I still felt like it was a good run


 
That's rough.

Strong first ball, though.



How long were you at it?  2.5/3 hours, or so?
 

Yeah I would say that was about right maybe slightly longer. Took a little break around 7 mil haha

In the beginning I just stuck with doing the "sky high" bonus at the top but you are totally right in the fact that lighting up the "HAL" is much quicker for increasing the score so I switched to that


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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:05:38 PM
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Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Well, amazingly, everybody in Tier 1 basically beat the current official world record... 4 people doing it is crazy enough


Everybody had insane scores this week, for sure.

 
I was hoping that I had a similar run left in the tank, but it looks like I got sent into retirement last year for a reason. You new guys are really good!



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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:36:28 PM
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Originally posted by: arch_8ngel

Originally posted by: bearcat-doug

I was hoping I'd be able to put up a Tier 1 caliber score like I used to, but my last run ended just over 4 million and I don't have time for another one. Congratulations on your scores guys, I'm really impressed with how well everyone did this week.
Well, amazingly, everybody in Tier 1 basically beat the current official world record... 4 people doing it is crazy enough


Everybody had insane scores this week, for sure.





I'm extremely disappointed in my score. I was certain I would be able to post a Tier 1 caliber score but I never could manage to do it. The longer my best score remained the same,the more I pressed to break it and the more frustrated I became. One thing I did notice was that the hardest shots for me to make were through the hole to the top playfield and to the left to lock the ball. (That damn bumper.)

Either way I've had two consecutive poor showings in tournaments and it sucks.

Jan 12, 2015 at 10:38:12 PM
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Power is back on now and the Finals are still scheduled to start at 11 PM tonight. Hopefully it stays on long enough for me to post the game

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Jan 12, 2015 at 10:44:25 PM
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2, 094, 060

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Edited: 01/12/2015 at 10:47 PM by Thundercat08

Jan 12, 2015 at 10:53:53 PM
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My new picture won't load.

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Edited: 01/13/2015 at 12:10 AM by Thundercat08

Jan 12, 2015 at 11:01:20 PM
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If I get a a custom prize cart can it have my new score?

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Jan 12, 2015 at 11:07:40 PM
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Originally posted by: Thundercat08

If I get a a custom prize cart can it have my new score?

You should be able to upload it somehow? As long as it matches your posted score, you can upload it even if the contest is over.


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Jan 12, 2015 at 11:19:13 PM
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ROLLERBALL RESULTS

TIER 1
12,569,900 – arch_8ngel
11,423,570 – CLAYB1RD
9,288,840 – BriGuy82
8,430,950 – arnpoly

4,953,430 – Balloon_Kid

TIER 2
6,921,190 – Caleb47
6,453,740 – khog143
5,659,890 – BilltownSparty
5,309,790 – EgasKrad

4,813,040 – gutsman004

TIER 3
6,083,810 – bearcat-doug
4,175,310 – Commander Santa
3,889,430 – Beliskner
2,094,060 – Thundercat08

403,870 – Velinos

Congratulations to everyone who made it to the Finals. Balloon_Kid, gutsman004, and Velinos will be entered into the Elimination Prize drawing at the conclusion of the tournament. Good job everyone on your Round 2 scores!

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Edited: 01/13/2015 at 01:45 AM by NintendoAge Moderator

Jan 13, 2015 at 12:12:16 AM
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Finally got it. Not sure what the problem was. Stupid cell phones and snow.

Originally posted by: guillavoie

Originally posted by: Thundercat08

If I get a a custom prize cart can it have my new score?

You should be able to upload it somehow? As long as it matches your posted score, you can upload it even if the contest is over.





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Jan 13, 2015 at 12:15:37 AM
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Thanks bimmy, I was so excited I got one lucky game. I played so long my thumbs hurt and I think they are starting to blister. Thats why I wanted it show on the custom cart if I win one. But seeing Double Dragon 2 has me worried.
Originally posted by: bimmy_lee

ROLLERBALL RESULTS

TIER 1
12,569,900 – arch_8ngel
11,423,570 – CLAYB1RD
9,288,840 – BriGuy82
8,430,950 – arnpoly

4,953,430 – Balloon_Kid

TIER 2
6,921,190 – Caleb47
6,453,740 – khog143
5,659,890 – BilltownSparty
5,309,790 – EgasKrad

4,813,040 – gutsman004

TIER 3
6,083,810 – bearcat-doug
4,175,310 – Commander Santa
3,889,430 – Beliskner
692,810 – Thundercat08

403,870 – Velinos

Congratulations to everyone who made it to the Finals. Balloon_Kid, gutsman004, and Velinos will be entered into the Elimination Prize drawing at the conclusion of the tournament. Good job everyone on your Round 2 scores!

Thundercat08, you can post your new score if you would like, but the first one you posted the other day was good enough for a Finals berth.




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Jan 13, 2015 at 12:20:46 AM
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Started a game at 9 o'clock. Still on my second ball, and I'm over 17 million.