HatefulGravey Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 47,040 I'm doing better, but I still can't clear the hammer throw. I can barely keep the hammer in play. What is the minimum to clear that event? Is there something simple here I'm over looking or is it just timing and practice like most VCS games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 49,180 I can't get past the Hammer Throw either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamer_27330 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I can't get past the javelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) 47,040 I'm doing better, but I still can't clear the hammer throw. I can barely keep the hammer in play. What is the minimum to clear that event? Is there something simple here I'm over looking or is it just timing and practice like most VCS games? Per Scrabbler's tip, wait to throw on the ninth spin. Throw when red. The angle works the same way as the javelin throw, I guess. Beyond that, I think it's timing and practice. Also, make sure to set the game to "Novice" before you start playing. On the emulator I'm using, the game first pops up on the "Advanced" setting, so it has to be changed. I didn't realize this at first and had a much more difficult time with the advanced setting. Edited September 16, 2012 by Gorfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrabbler15 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 70,420 Something else I just realized about the High Jump is that the computer runs the jumper automatically after tapping the stick. I had been trying to make him run faster, but that doesn't seem to help. My best height running hard was 2.41 and my best height letting the computer do the running was 2.42. Also, when the computer runs the jumper, I can listen to the footsteps and jump between the 9th and 10th steps. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 34,650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer__X Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 45.940 My hands hurt... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrabbler15 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 45.940 My hands hurt... Welcome, welcome, Gamer__X If this game makes your hands hurt, you must be doing it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cparsley Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 16,400 (out on javelin 62.44 of 65 needed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 My score and almost a new personal best. 78,450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Blah first try. I hate that damn high jump. Been awhile since I played this one, that's the toughest event by far. Since I'm not beating the highest score, I'll just post it without picture. 65,210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamerguy99 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 59,600 Ohhhhhh, a new player is on the move. You better look out, the son of Scrabbler15 is here and is a-bringing a-bringing the score!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrabbler15 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 59,600 Ohhhhhh, a new player is on the move. You better look out, the son of Scrabbler15 is here and is a-bringing a-bringing the score!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Allow me to officially introduce gamerguy99. He just turned 13, but he wants to take his shot at Dad's scores starting with this new season. And I say, give it your best shot, kiddo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Kofoed Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 50,160... clearly not my game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatefulGravey Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Gotta love a father son rivalry. Bring it kid, as I remember Scrabbler can bring the pain. As for myself, a little improvement, but I did finish the game and I think I may have given my self Atari elbow if that is such a thing. 66,540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Welcome to the HSC clan, Gamer__X and gamerguy99!! I'll have to work hard to keep up with you guys already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 cleared the high jump hurdle a couple times, but apparently not high enough new score: 60,710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pis Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 57.990 I clear all the events but the only events that im good at is the ones u dont have to run due to using the keyboard. It´s impossible/hard to get decent speed up. Any tricks to this? Enyone ells using the keabord for this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vocelli Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 New score. Vocelli: 56890 I still do not know how this will be scored. Updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I finally made it all the way through! new score: 62,240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cparsley Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 17,180 (63 of the 65.5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 71,470 Today I got some time to play and I recorded my second try. For this game I'm not sure a video can help anyone... I hope someday my son can play Atari with me as Scrabbler's son is doing. That's really great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatefulGravey Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks for the video. I can't say it helped me, but I can see a few places I can do better for sure. You are very good with the hammer throw and javelin. Oh and dont' worry, your son will play if you do. They start earlier than you might think, but I wouldn't go giving him a controller just yet. He might be a little young for it right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 38,670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pis Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 New score. Vocelli: 56890 I still do not know how this will be scored. Updates? If i understand correctly, u are supposed to play the game and have fun. The highest score wins etc. The scoreboard hasent been updated in 5 days, so guess that zero and Larcentyler handles thinngs in a simular way. Nothing to get upset about, but the same old, same old. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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