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NintendoAge 2018 Weekly Contests Presents: Palamedes Contest ends Sunday, 4/8/18 at 11 PM NA time

Apr 2, 2018 at 2:23:25 PM
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Originally posted by: mbd39
 
Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Mbd has a pretty good shot of getting another win. I think I can do better than I did the last time. I think I might have reached double digit perfects but not much more than that.

Yep    I've played so much Palamedes that getting perfects is easy until level 15 or 16.

16 perfects playing on level 1 is about the same difficulty as 8 perfects playing on level 5. Krunch and rdrunner can get 17 perfects. I've come very close but I always mess up when I try for 17. Fortunately I'm also good at doing combos.


Ya know that you say that I think I got 7 perfects during the tournament. But my combo skill is stupidly bad. 

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Apr 2, 2018 at 3:34:44 PM
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Originally posted by: bimmy_lee


Well, the only thing you can do, Daddy-O, is take out those squares trying to ruin your day.  Once, you've done that, you'll be made in the shade and can go back to your pad and chill with Ken.  So, beat feet through the soda shop and give all that killer food a huge knuckle sandwich, cuz, you know, they're all just cruisin' for a bruisin'.  Once you're done, throw a quarter in the jukebox, crank up the volume, and listen to some Buddy Holly.  Man, he is one hip cat.  If he isn't your style, you can rock around the clock with Bill Haley and His Comets.  Or, maybe you can listen to...whoa, holy crap, you're not going to be listening to anything because you and Barbie just got sucked into the jukebox!  Man, what kind of crazy ass, deadly dreams does she have?  It will take a strong will and lots of determination to make it all the way through the jukebox to get to Barbie's date with Ken.  Only then will you become a true Jukebox Hero.  I wish I could tell you how to get through, but you're the one obsessed with Barbie on the NES, not me.  What do you mean “what am I talking about?”  Don't you remember the beginning of the intro where it talked about your obsession with Barbie on the NES?  Well, if you don't remember, then I suggest you go back and re-read the intro.  Or just give in to your temptations and play some Barbie.  Speaking of which, here are the rules:

 
  • Play until you only have one “Z” remaining.  Do not lose the last “Z” or you will be given the choice to continue and lose your score.
  • If you get to the final jukebox boss, take a picture while fighting it.  If you beat it, take a picture of your final score on the bonus screen (the soda shop level and jukebox levels have the same bonus screens, so a picture of the jukebox boss will be necessary to determine if you beat the game.  If you beat the game, be ready to take your picture after it tallies up your bonus points. The screen doesn't stay up long and you can't see your score after that).
  • Highest score wins
  • Participation: 5,000
  • GENRE: Action/Platformer


The contest ends Sunday, 4/8/18 at 11 PM NA time.  Your user name MUST be written or typed on a piece of paper and be in the picture for your score to be valid.  The entire TV screen, or computer monitor if you are playing on an emulator, MUST be in the picture for the score to be valid.  No partial screenshots will be considered or accepted.  No screenshots by hitting "print screen" on a computer will be allowed.  You must take a picture of your computer monitor.  There may be instances where this will be acceptable, but it will be at the discretion of myself and the contest organizers.  Also, the use of turbo controllers is forbidden, as well as any cheat codes, Game Genies, slow motion functions, or save states if playing on an emulator.  Also, we will only be using NTSC systems for the contests.  The use of PAL systems will NOT be allowed.  Good luck everyone and have fun  

Yesterday I didn't read all this. Now I'm reading it and I'm dying. Holy crap that's funny.

Never played Barbie but the player sprite rivals Dirk from Dragon's Lair as the biggest in a NES game. That is one big ass sprite.









 

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Edited: 04/02/2018 at 03:42 PM by mbd39

Apr 2, 2018 at 11:22:26 PM
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So I played a bunch of games tonight and finally beat the game with 17 perfects. This is the new unofficial world record, topping rdrunner's 2013 score.

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Edited: 04/02/2018 at 11:26 PM by mbd39

Apr 2, 2018 at 11:30:19 PM
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Originally posted by: mbd39

So I played a bunch of games tonight and finally beat the game with 17 perfects. This is the new unofficial world record, topping rdrunner's 2013 score.
Daaaaaaamn! Nice work mbd. 

I forgot (but was quickly reminded) how aggravating the controls are in this game, especially when going for perfects. 

Its td like that old nascar saying “sometimes you have to slow down to go faster”. 

 

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Apr 2, 2018 at 11:34:24 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny
 
Originally posted by: mbd39

So I played a bunch of games tonight and finally beat the game with 17 perfects. This is the new unofficial world record, topping rdrunner's 2013 score.
Daaaaaaamn! Nice work mbd. 

I forgot (but was quickly reminded) how aggravating the controls are in this game, especially when going for perfects. 

Its td like that old nascar saying “sometimes you have to slow down to go faster”. 

 


I'm telling you, that 17th perfect was a bitch, lol. You can't make any mistakes and you need a somewhat lucky board layout. You need to stay focused.
 

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Apr 3, 2018 at 12:59:59 PM
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Perfect or die!  Made it to level 15...several times.  I'll be back!
15 Perfects.  Almost 16.


 


Edited: 04/05/2018 at 10:55 AM by bertsampson

Apr 3, 2018 at 1:15:45 PM
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I'm surprised that there aren't more scores being posted. Is everyone still playing Barbie?

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Apr 3, 2018 at 1:31:20 PM
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I need more practice before I post anything. Another day or two

Apr 3, 2018 at 2:40:11 PM
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Apr 4, 2018 at 7:11:17 AM
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Weekly leaderboard updated.
Where are the other scores?  

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Apr 4, 2018 at 8:00:27 AM
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Well..... My favorite game to play while I'm drunk!

Apr 4, 2018 at 9:39:23 AM
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I haven't gotten around to playing yet, but I will. Won't be anything impressive.  

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Apr 4, 2018 at 11:13:37 AM
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Originally posted by: Bea_Iank

Weekly leaderboard updated.
Where are the other scores?  

Everyone's still playing Barbie.
 

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Apr 4, 2018 at 11:14:44 AM
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Originally posted by: mbd39
 
Originally posted by: Bea_Iank

Weekly leaderboard updated.
Where are the other scores?  

Everyone's still playing Barbie.
 

But why are they hiding their awesome Barbie scores as well?
This crowd can't be that shy!
 

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Apr 4, 2018 at 12:26:32 PM
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Originally posted by: arnpoly

I haven't gotten around to playing yet, but I will. Won't be anything impressive.  

I think this is the only NES puzzle game that I can beat you at.

 

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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:00:56 PM
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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:05:27 PM
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Pro tip

Pause the game to assess

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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:06:30 PM
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(already verified with gui that this is allowed)

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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:09:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Brock Landers

Pro tip

Pause the game to assess

You're welcome


I actually got my score without doing that. I prefer to play without pause abuse. But if anyone challenges my score then I'll do what I have to do to get gold this week.  



 

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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:11:10 PM
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I only did it because I think your score is untouchable either way

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Apr 4, 2018 at 4:17:39 PM
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Originally posted by: Brock Landers

I only did it because I think your score is untouchable either way


I don't know who else can get 17 perfects. Krunch and rdrunner are the only other players who've done it. I might get some competition from Krunch this week.

I should be able to top my score if I have to.

 

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Apr 4, 2018 at 6:57:15 PM
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Okay, I just improved my score. It's a difference of only 25k compared to beating the game without the pause exploit, and it must be close to the highest score that is reasonably possible unless someone can manage 18 perfects.

I can get 17 perfects maybe one out of five attempts. I'm done.

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Apr 4, 2018 at 8:11:39 PM
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Mbd will not win this week. Tapeworm will.

Because He have these.....


Thank you jimbo!!!!!

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Edited: 04/04/2018 at 08:12 PM by skinnygrinny

Apr 4, 2018 at 8:54:40 PM
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Originally posted by: skinnygrinny

Mbd will not win this week. Tapeworm will.

Because He have these.....


Thank you jimbo!!!!!


Congrats, skinny.  

You'll need 17 perfects if you want to win.

Here's my breakdown on the difficulty of getting perfects. This is subjective opinion based on my current abilities. Your experience may vary.


First 15 perfects are a joke. I always get at least 15.

The 16th perfect can be done consistently as long as you're good. There's not much margin for error, but it's all skill and no luck.

The 17th perfect has zero margin for error. Luck is a factor. I usually fail. This is where you need to keep calm and stay focused because no matter how well you are clearing dice at first, those rows will get out of hand by the end.

I doubt that it is possible to get 18. There will be zero margin for error and you will need an ideal board layout with rows of repeats. Not to mention that you're lucky to even get 17 perfects.







 

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Edited: 04/04/2018 at 08:56 PM by mbd39

Apr 4, 2018 at 9:00:28 PM
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I got to stage 17! If there are only 20 stages, I think I can beat this game.



Edited: 04/08/2018 at 06:01 PM by Yoshi