Fushek Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm really rusted! I mean, on April I could reach the kill screen and it wasn't that hard. But now I'm losing lives in many stages!!! Well, it's only my second full game, so I hope I can play much more until 31, Dec. 4,504 Your rusty is better than my highest score ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Your rusty is better than my highest score ever! And your highest score ever is better than my "beta-test for over a year, difficulty parameter tuning, and programmer's insight" highest score. Honestly, the color-coded score display was more of a wishful-thinking, "what if some obsessive freak plays my game until it cracks" idea. The best thing is knowing that people are enjoying it while beating the crap out of the game. -dZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Your rusty is better than my highest score ever! Once you can play in highest difficulty, dying in early levels, losing control of Carol, hitting the ghost too often are just a little bit frustrating. But now, Im getting some practice. 6,467 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Is it me, or do the candy look gray in that screenshot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Is it me, or do the candy look gray in that screenshot? I guess I need to clean my smartphone lenses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 New pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 541 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yay! Another veteran. Welcome back, Darrin9999! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yay! Another veteran. Welcome back, Darrin9999! Thanks DZ-Jay! I`ll try some more for a better score. I think my best last yr was only 660. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks DZ-Jay! I`ll try some more for a better score. I think my best last yr was only 660. It was, and if you beat it, you'll earn the "The Spirit Of Christmas Past" achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It may be a little frustrating to struggle with early levels again... But I am finding new paths for some levels too! I didn't think I would change the way I played before. I hope I can find even more secrets... BTW, did I told about the upper left prision in Icicle Lane? Not that Snowman won't ever escape, but he gets lost for a good time. Did someone find this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It may be a little frustrating to struggle with early levels again... But I am finding new paths for some levels too! I didn't think I would change the way I played before. I hope I can find even more secrets... BTW, did I told about the upper left prision in Icicle Lane? Not that Snowman won't ever escape, but he gets lost for a good time. Did someone find this before? You mentioned something about it a few posts ago, but didn't explain how to do it. Would you show a video or post some more details? Sounds like an interesting trick. -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 You mentioned something about it a few posts ago, but didn't explain how to do it. Would you show a video or post some more details? Sounds like an interesting trick. -dZ. I gave a tip for Snowflake Gardens. I guess I could explain that well... For Icicle Lane, you first need to lure Snowman to the upper left corridors. You escape using the upper left tunnel right in front of the corridors, you must escape while distance to snowman is big enough so he won't follow you but enter the corridors. Once snowman is in the corridors you can pick almost all presents and candies. Snowman won't leave the 'prison'. Just don't go southwest area... To get the final presents, two in the center of screen and on the bottom left, watch snowman movement. Go when he's entering deep into corridor, going away from the entrance/exit. You can grab your present and snowflake, then wait in the red X Wait spot. When Snowman reaches the X - GO! mark. Go left and enter the tunnel! You'll have a great safe zone. Presents outside safe zone can be picked if you follow snowman's movement and don't show yourself when he's approaching the corridor exit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I gave a tip for Snowflake Gardens. I guess I could explain that well... For Icicle Lane, you first need to lure Snowman to the upper left corridors. You escape using the upper left tunnel right in front of the corridors, you must escape while distance to snowman is big enough so he won't follow you but enter the corridors. Once snowman is in the corridors you can pick almost all presents and candies. Snowman won't leave the 'prison'. Just don't go southwest area... To get the final presents, two in the center of screen and on the bottom left, watch snowman movement. Go when he's entering deep into corridor, going away from the entrance/exit. That's great, thank you! The Snowflake Garden tip was very good as well. -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 My picture editting skills aren't good... I know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 My picture editting skills aren't good... I know. It is a very cool tip. I had noticed that behaviour of the Snowman before, but never really paid attention how it emerged, so it just occurred randomly once in a while when I played. Now I know how to make it happen all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 1199 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felson42 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Felson42 - 1,209 Great game. Thanks for this new classic! I was addicted after the very first play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Felson42 - 1,209 [screenshot] Great game. Thanks for this new classic! I was addicted after the very first play. Awesome work, Felson42! How much have you played to get that score? -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) What was the final high score last year? I couldn't find it on the HSC leader board. Not that I expect to get remotely close to it, but I'm curious. @Lid -- Damn, you're on fire!!.....6k?!! Edited December 8, 2013 by Gorfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felson42 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Awesome work, Felson42! How much have you played to get that score? -dZ. Thanks DZ. It was only my third or fourth attempt. I played some more after that one and havent gotten close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 What was the final high score last year? I couldn't find it on the HSC leader board. Not that I expect to get remotely close to it, but I'm curious. @Lid -- Damn, you're on fire!!.....6k?!! The final score is in the official web site, in the Winners section. Remember, we post the scores and share with the rest of the challengers here, but the official leaderboard is on the Carol vs. The World web site. -dZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 What was the final high score last year? I couldn't find it on the HSC leader board. Not that I expect to get remotely close to it, but I'm curious. @Lid -- Damn, you're on fire!!.....6k?!! 14,034 by Wispfollower was the highest score. I got 2nd place with 10,634. All scores are well displayed in the official Christmas Carol Web Page. That contest had an unexpected ending. I was still in first in Dec, 31 until 9:00 PM or so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thanks DZ. It was only my third or fourth attempt. I played some more after that one and havent gotten close. Wow! I'm impressed then. Great job! -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 14,034 by Wispfollower was the highest score. I got 2nd place with 10,634. All scores are well displayed in the official Christmas Carol Web Page. That contest had an unexpected ending. I was still in first in Dec, 31 until 9:00 PM or so. Yes, and then you went to bed and WispFollower came in at 11:30 PM and kicked everyone's but while you slept. It was very surprising to everyone! -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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