VectorGamer Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Scores being tracked on the Retrocade Magazine Forums The 7800 Retroboards are an electronic scoreboard with retro submission guidelines. Unlike other scoreboards where you are required to mail a VHS recording, the 7800 Retroboards require only a photo along with player information for score verification. This is not a tournament - this is an electronic scoreboard with no submission deadlines. It is a contest that never ends. Game Selection In order to curb cheating, several considerations must be made in game selection: First of all, can the score easily be rolled? If so, that game should not be considered. Secondly, is it possible to play the game on an easier skill level that will allow the player to falsify his or her scores? Lastly, if the game is set on the easiest level, is the game too easy? For example, the "Teddy Bear" settings on some VCS games. Any game that ends at a predetermined score (e.g. Surround) will not be considered. Rules Each game will have the documented settings to be used. Games are to be played on hardware and not emulation. This is a retro gaming site, afterall. Score Submissions Submissions for Atari 7800 scores should be posted in the appropriate game thread in the 7800 Retroboards forum. Scores should not be submitted for games that do not have a thread. Game requests should be posted to The Retroboards (this forum) for consideration. In your topic post for the score submission, submit the following information: Score First & Last Name [real name - not your forum nickname (see more on names below)]. I recommend just inserting this information in your forum signature. Photos of the entire game screen attached to your post. Regarding names: If you truly prefer to remain anonymous, simply make up a name that is not "racy" (e.g. Hugh G. Rection) or vanilla (e.g. John Doe, John Smith etc)...in short, don't be "Captain Obvious" about it (e.g. using names like "Barrack Obama" or "Merv Griffin"). The scores and player names will be published in the charts section of Retrocade Magazine. Violators will have their posts deleted. Submissions must meet these guidelines for the score to be recognized. Game on! Attached are the games currently being tracked... Edited July 7, 2011 by rmaerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 As soon as I get some games, I'll see what I can do with 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 As soon as I get some games, I'll see what I can do with 7800. I wish I would've taken pix of my previous HSC score submissions...now I have to play them all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbee99 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I would but I am competing on 3 sites as it is If I get something good maybe I can remember to double post. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Attached is a list of games available for photographic submissions... Below is an incomplete list of games requiring either a live stream or YouTube video for verification: MUST STREAM LIST Dig Dug! Default - Pineapple Fatal Run Food Fight Intermediate Galaga Advanced Joust Intermediate Jr. Pac-Man Lives: 5 Speed: Fast Level: Bicycle Mario Bros. Standard Rampage Robotron: 2084 Intermediate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Ah, cool, I'm glad to see you got Mario Bros. added. I was going to post about it in your forum the other day, but it looks like I don't have to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Ah, cool, I'm glad to see you got Mario Bros. added. I was going to post about it in your forum the other day, but it looks like I don't have to now. It seems like you have a YouTube account so you'll be able to submit a score that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 It seems like you have a YouTube account so you'll be able to submit a score that way. It's a possibility, but I think I will do the photo thing for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Retroboards have been opened up for Guest access: http://retrocademagazine.freeforhosting.com/atari-7800-retroboards-f14.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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