+orpheuswaking Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 what machine are you using? You have to have rock solid paddles to have a fighting chance... Otherwise it will jump you into the blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innuendo Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 River Rat 257990 Livewire 5700 C&B 5410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I WAS using an 800XE, but I read earlier something about possible issues with XE and Paddles. I grabbed my trusty old 600XL and I noticed a slight improvement (accuracy). not much. Then I remembered I had a box with a pair of unused, brandnew paddles. This combination appears to work better. I still think it is very hard. But now I might get a better score. The 'problem' I have is this: 1. When you want to walk to the right you have the turn the paddle controler until the spy actual starts to walk. 2. When you want to hold on place you have to turn left and right very fast. Most of the time i can not find the exact breakpoint left/right 3. As soon as the fellow is on the right side of the screen and I have to go to the left, I have to turn the paddles again further than my 'brain' would think. So it is all about accuracy. I'm still glad this thread introduced me with this game. I think it can be great fun! Thanks for the hint btw. Anymore ideas? Marius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 I played the cake, new 8-byte high score M. - Spy's demise has three control options, we're playing with paddles but really these are the hardest control option! With the others you can hover in the longer platforms between the lifts... but it's a paddles tournament so we have to just try harder (wiggle left and right but keep hold of the paddle - try a different grip to limit your movement) The strategy is to WAIT before setting off as the lifts to move at different rates - not randomly... I find the middle platforms are harder to cross so perhaps be more patient there. I cleared the first screen (3,395) and got a clue (or was it non clue?) can't remember what these were for. It's sister game Spy Strikes Back was pretty good, we could play that sometime too... never did beat it Had my first bash at Juggler (26,150), it's fun but no idea what I am doing yet, made it to the 3rd level. Wavy Navy (Deckhand 2,670) is a good game - lots of nice additions as the game progresses! Before I had helicopters that shot at you, but didn't this time; there might be difference between ATR vs XEXs anyone else seen them shoot More scores: Table Updated For River Rat please post what level you get to & the score for level 1 if you want to get some bonus point action, checkout post #2 for all the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I have a Stelladaptor but none of the emu's support paddles through this - mouse control stinks Kaboom - 389 Spies Demise - 790 Too much frustration getting the others to work so Im afraid this is it from me for this set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Had my first bash at Juggler (26,150), it's fun but no idea what I am doing yet, made it to the 3rd level. It's pretty flippin simple, don't let shit hit the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Dangit, I lost my extra bonus points on River Rat... I think I'm going to keep playing RR and Juggler only to better my scores, I know I can't on the other games... (I'll keep playing Clown Ballons as my GF likes to play 2 player with me, I was playing it and she informed me that it was her favorite game as a kid ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Spy's Demise 2094 Clowns and Balloons (beginner) 32980 Kaboom 1927 Breakout Double 563 Breakout Progressive 1378 Breakout Cavity 685 Edited June 15, 2011 by McKong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Livewire: 15300 Juggler: 9510 Spy's Demise: 873 (ugly paddle control system) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) ... Wavy Navy (Deckhand 2,670) is a good game - lots of nice additions as the game progresses! Before I had helicopters that shot at you, but didn't this time; there might be difference between ATR vs XEXs anyone else seen them shoot BBob - there are 2 verison floating out there. The version where the planes dont shoot is a bad crack and extremely easy. You need to not use this version. Edited June 15, 2011 by therealbountybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Wavy Navy (Deckhand 2,670) is a good game - lots of nice additions as the game progresses! Before I had helicopters that shot at you, but didn't this time; there might be difference between ATR vs XEXs anyone else seen them shoot BBob - there are 2 verison floating out there. The version where the planes dont shoot is a bad crack and extremely easy. You need to not use this version. Thanks for that I thought I did well to find an XEX version, oh well this is on disk 2 so it's a bit late now.. the link to the full ATR version (as shown below - has author's name on menu) is on post 2 and on [Fandal]- play either version for this tourney (on advanced). I'm switching so if you are up for the challenge swicth over too! If anyone has a better file version please post River Rat is joystick only Rather than not play, you can use joysticks/keyboard if you can't handle the mouse... maybe the 50% reduction in scores is a bit harsh... I'll see how you get on and adjust this. (others stick to the paddles!) again details on post 2 of which games have joystick/keyboard controls also Dangit, I lost my extra bonus points on River Rat... I think I'm going to keep playing RR and Juggler only to better my scores, I know I can't on the other games... (I'll keep playing Clown Ballons as my GF likes to play 2 player with me, I was playing it and she informed me that it was her favorite game as a kid ) Hope you're giving her the good paddle! Feel free to post scores for others take a bash at the C&B expert bonus too (see post 2 for details) Table Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Spent the day playing Super Breakout. Here are some scores: Breakout: 814! Double: 603! Cavity: 471! Progressive: 1,938! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 New scores! Breakout Double: 817 Breakout: 659 Breakout Progressive: 928 Clowns and Balloons: 19000 Kaboom: 2247 (using the large paddle) Spy's Demise: 4225 (finally a better score... still very hard game) Wavy Navy: 2890 / Deckhand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Kaboom 2098 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Downhill Intermediate level: 38.30 seconds Downhill Expert Level: 44.20 seconds This games is one of these nice BASIC game examples. It's really fun! I did not know the course was the same every time. The first time I played it I thought: waaah how stupid this randomized course... but now I played it more, and it is the same (each level has it's own course) ... and that makes it possible to practice and get better! YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Worked on SB Progressive and delivered some more pain on Kaboom! Come get some! Kaboom!- Large paddles: 53,604 Small paddles: 4,468 Super Breakout- Breakout: 889 Progressive: 2029 Doubles: 503 Cavity: 471 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Kaboom!- Large paddles: 53,604 OMG are you a FREAK!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ok I gave LIVERWIRE a go too. I think it is a bug that after you are done the games is in Joystick mode again, but ok. Livewire: 13650 points. Greetz M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Kaboom!- Large paddles: 53,604 OMG are you a FREAK!? Kaboom always gets my dead-level best I've always had a knack for this one and used to make a few coworkers sick watching it. I believe I've also destroyed the HSC record on this one twice now. Edited June 15, 2011 by zylon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Here are the pictures for my existing scores. I'm not sure if I'll keep playing or not. Breakout on table order The Rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Kaboom!- Large paddles: 53,604 OMG are you a FREAK!? Kaboom always gets my dead-level best I've always had a knack for this one and used to make a few coworkers sick watching it. I believe I've also destroyed the HSC record on this one twice now. Wow guys post overload Yes Zylon you've crushed the Kaboom! record held by VW (whatever happened to him?) 12,850. I'll award you 1 real HSC point as a bonus Stupidly I tried kaboom on my XE and the paddles were so bad I couldn't even hit a K for my initials... strange that either paddle wouldn't hit this. Hope someone comes up with a hardware fix... back to the XL tomorrow as with McKong and others making progress looks like it's Game On in the HSC 471 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ok I gave LIVERWIRE a go too. I think it is a bug that after you are done the games is in Joystick mode again, but ok. Greetz M. You can fix that one when you've made Juggler not need the 800 translator p.s. I see you've cracked Spy's Demise now what about those clues anyone We have a new leader Table :!: I'm pondering on allowing Zylon 2 entires in the Kaboom table seeing as though he hasn't many games Remeber folks checkout all the details for each game in post 2 and lookout for the bonus challenges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Ok I gave LIVERWIRE a go too. I think it is a bug that after you are done the games is in Joystick mode again, but ok. Greetz M. You can fix that one when you've made Juggler not need the 800 translator p.s. I see you've cracked Spy's Demise now what about those clues anyone We have a new leader Table :!: I'm pondering on allowing Zylon 2 entires in the Kaboom table seeing as though he hasn't many games Remeber folks checkout all the details for each game in post 2 and lookout for the bonus challenges Why am I in next to last place in Super Breakout: Progressive if I have the 2nd highest score? Edited June 16, 2011 by Deteacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Also, I'm in 3rd place in the other breakout games, but I only got 2 points. Shouldn't I have 6? Thanks for the quick fixes! I'm sure it's starting to get quite confusing, huh? Edited June 16, 2011 by Deteacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Why am I in next to last place in Super Breakout: Progressive if I have the 2nd highest score? Also, I'm in 3rd place in the other breakout games, but I only got 2 points. Shouldn't I have 6? It's the new scoring system*... ok I spotted it and corrected it, now we have another new leader... re-posted! Might have to play the River Rat card tomorrow to counter the M&Ms * I knew I should have gone to bed and updated this in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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