+arcadeshopper Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 This month's competition starts here: *********************************************************************************************************************************** *********************************************************************************************************************************** TI99.ATARIAGE.COM - High Score Competition Table by globeron 2015 Game Score User August Munch-Man 153,840 globeron September Miner2049er 12,780 Cschneider October Micro Pinball 147,200 Vorticon November Crossfire 8,600 iwantgames December Never-Lander 275,320 Opry99er 2016 Game Score User January Parsec 133,100 mizapf February TI Invaders 17,460 Count9929A March Slymoids 74,155 Count9929A April Donkey Kong 335,800 marc.hull May Guardian 295,710 djugel June Spot-Shot 81,250 marc.hull July Barrage 666,090 InfernalKeith August TI Scramble 86,610 djugel September Protector II - - October (extended to October) 11,250 mizapf November Centipede 67,024 mizapf December Alpiner (59,406-OniDensetsu The woods 56,268 globeron 2017 Game Score User January Tetris (Classic99 EA5) 405 iwantgames February Bouncy 10,143 arcadeshopper March Major Tom (Classic99 EA5) Platform D Opry99er April Henhouse 32,180 globeron May Frogger/TI Toad 55,250 jwild June Defender 836,800 jwild July Shamus 37,520 jwild August Buck Rogers 140,138 jwild September Star Trek SOS 1,312,525 jwild October Titanium 27,472 jwild November Q*Bert 102,585 globeron December Driving Demon 27,139 globeron 2018 Game Score User January BigFoot 27,450 Vorticon February Jet-Pac 32,525 Sinphaltimus March Jungle Hunt 28,110 magestyx April HeroX 25,050 ti99iuc May Break Free 35,365 jwild June Popeye 101,290 globeron July Perfect Push 6,464 Tursi August Pole Position 104,500 globeron September Flying Shark 53,375 PeteE October The Mummy's Tomb 73 Vorticon November Cave Creatures 27,410 Opry99er December St. Nick 28,240 globeron 2019 Game Score User January Munch Man II 191,295 globeron February Chisholm Trail 65,650 jwild March Adventure Pirate Adv. (Classic99 DSK1.PIRATE) 300 jwild April Blasto 44,840 chue May Borzork 11,600 jwild June Bouncy’s Obstacle Course E83,374 jwild July Tutankam (Remove any 32K) 140,860 jwild August Sabre Wulf 10,530 jwild September Moon Patrol 68,100 chue October Turmoil 156,430 jwild November Eric in Monsterland 7,875 jwild December Knight Lore 17% 2 items jwild TI99.ATARIAGE.COM - High Score Competition Table by Globeron 2020 Game Score User January TIX 303,028 jwild February Centipede (2nd time) 79,488 mizapf March Burger Time 404,050 jwild April Tex Turbo and the Big Bug Battles 82,500 FarmerPotato May Spot Shot (2nd time) 120,880 jwild June Arcturus 111,620 pixelpedant July Wing War 1,071 PeteE August Bounce 'N' Pounce 187,706 jwild September War Zone II 108,900 MarkSetGo October Midnight Mason 16,100 pixelpedant November Superfly 62,600 pixelpedant December Astro Fighter 109,500 MarkSetGo 2021 Game Score User Cancelled Blackhole 238,550 globeron January Skyway 49,205 jwild February Cave Creatures (2nd time) 18,620 Count9929A March Moon Mine 83,910 jwild April Superstorm 129,650 jwild May Junkman Jr 8,900 pixelpedant June Road Hunter (Beaten 17 Nov 2022) 79,790 89,810 Globeron WhataKowinkydink July Treasure Island 65,600 Jwild August Lobster bay 74,600 Count9929A September Computer War 29,850 globeron October Car Wars Compu-Car (Sprites okay in 2nd round) 58,650 12,500 globeron November Meteor Belt 182,000 Count9929A December Fruitee 50,840 Count9929A 2022 Game Score User January Robots of Death v1 880 Globeron February Rock Runner 3567 EricLafortune March Restless II 19,270 Globeron April Robots of Death v2 2070 Zone 8 Globeron May Robots of Death v3 29.600 L15 Globeron June Pinball 99 Beta 0.1 91,220 Globeron July Freddy 16,650 (Level 4) Globeron August Battlot 42,760 Count9929A September Squary 834 Smoker Ace October Snake Plissken 33,150 Smoker Ace November Pinball 99 Version 1.5 153,300 Smoker Ace December Block Buster 1,625 Smoker Ace 2023 Game Score User January SPAC MAN 29,380 Globeron February Dig Dug 108,350 Tmop69 March Ms. Pac-Man 149,430 Insane MultiTasker April TI-Runner / Star Runner 23,800 Level 9 Globeron May Cracky 9,060 Stage 6 Smoker Ace June Lift 67,170 Stage 45 Tmop69 July Nuts a.k.a. Fox & Goat 38,500 Level 1 Smoker Ace August Ascend 66,590 level 46 Globeron September West Bank v1 or v2 86,910 Tmop69 October Beat'Em & Eat'Em 69 Globeron November Picnic Paranoia 32,910 Globeron December Yewdow 36,620 (stage 6) Smoker Ace TI99.ATARIAGE.COM - High Score Competition Table by globeron 2024 Game Score User January Mario Bros (version E) 129,790 Globeron February Impetus 106,500 Level 14 Globeron March The Mine 17,600 Mizapf April Starfort 65,750 Mizapf May Cubit June July August September October November December Other ideas: moonsweeper 2025 Game Score User January February March April May June July August September October November December ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ Alright, we have a little bit of interest in this, so I'll start it off. Here's how the competition will work: 1) Play the game of the month in whatever format you choose, emulation or REAL DEAL. We can trust you're not cheating, hopefully. Once you have achieved a high score to your liking, post a picture of the score here... You can use a camera for your TI monitor, or feel free to take a screenshot in Classic99, MESS, whatever. Post scores as many times as you like, no limit. 2) At the end of the month, an award will be given to the high-score champion. 3) The winner of the contest must then select the game for the next month and offer up a prize to the winner. I will be keeping a record of all high score champions and will update the first post of this thread when a new champ is crowned. (Al, I'm going to need the ability to update the first post of this thread indefinitely please) Notes: *If you are the champion, you can definitely play and post scores for the game of your choosing, but you are not eligible to win your own prize. *If your prize is PHYSICAL (not required) and you intend on paying all shipping charges, please indicate so in your post. *Please post pictures of your offered prize if it is physical. *The prize does not have to be valuable, but I would prefer if it were TI-related... Something as small as a dual cassette cable or a used Alpiner cartridge might be good prizes. Or, if you choose, offer up your GRAM Kracker and Killer Caterpillar cartridge. *Competition ends at 11:59:59 EST on the last day of the calendar month *Not required (but certainly acceptable): attach a zip of the game to your post or a link to where it can be downloaded. When posting your game for the month (assuming you won the previous month) please follow the format below. ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* ********************************************************************************* TI-99/4A High Score Challenge Month: August, 2015 Game: Munchman Prize: A "Compute! TI GAMES" spiral-bound book Shipping: I will pay shipping, international shipping included ****************************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************************** So that's it... Let the games begin!!! Oh, I took the liberty of blowing through a few levels of Munchman so that I could offer the first petty meager score to be bested. (*hint*--if you've never played this game before, the score I posted is childs-play... Use a good set of sticks and blow this one out of the water) I hope you all have fun with this and that we build some steam with this competition!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Do you have a link to download Munchman? I don't have this game in my collection for R.I. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3297981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Hmm... It is on Classic99's dropdown games menu and I have a few in cart format... Perhaps it would be good to post an EA5 version for those wishing to transfer and game on real gear. I do not have one handy, but multiple DBs have it.... Or I'm sure someone will be along shortly to post one. Edited August 12, 2015 by Opry99er Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3297984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hmm... It is on Classic99's dropdown games menu and I have a few in cart format... Perhaps it would be good to post an EA5 version for those wishing to transfer and game on real gear. I do not have one handy, but multiple DBs have it.... Or I'm sure someone will be along shortly to post one. i did not see a comment to indicate when the final cutoff date and time would be. Probably should let everyone know that. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3297999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Yea, competition ends at month's end... If it takes a few days to get the next one set up, it will still end at 23:59:59 of the last day of the month. I will add that to the top, thanks Chris! Edited August 12, 2015 by Opry99er Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 What a great idea / initiative ! Yea, competition ends at month's end... If it takes a few days to get the next one set up, it will still end at 23:59:59 of the last day of the month. I think you'll have to state what timezone counts. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Backstory So I had this one (Munchman) back in 1982-83. One of the better games. Good action. Back then I guess I played it at 50Hz and that that made a difference !? Competition Guess we're all supposed to play at 60Hz and with no pausing of game allowed for doorbell, glass of water, regaining physical strength etc. ? My entry When I got to level 13 I thought, I'm afraid my arm and fingers are going to fall off, - I'd better stop. Then I lost my first life, and saw it through. Very doubtful if I'll have another attempt. Some of the corners are ... darn tight. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Good idea! (I guess it is going to impact my business (depending on the game), but I can do it on the laptop while travelling), Since the Pixels movie is out a good moment to start :-) (I remember as a kid I created a paper based graphical 3D-score list, now wondering where it is, probably in NL). While the SHIFT838 newsletter is great, we assume that nobody is using the Shift 8-3-8 in MunchMan! Not sure if I am running 50 Hz here, or if there is a difference in speed between the real iron consoles ? (silver/black /4, /4A, beige /4A /4AQI) Emulators: * Note that Classic99 runs faster than real iron! The other alternatives we have are js99er.net, V9T9, MESS, TIW99/4 and a few others, let me try to do a comparison. BTW - I like that Air Defense screenshot of the book (I did not know that existed for TI-99/4A, coincidentally I setup the "Motorola AirDefense business" (WiFi Wireless intrusion prevention system business) for APAC in 2009-2012. Timezone here is: GMT+8 (Singapore) and GMT+7 (Thailand) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Thanks for your entry, sometimes!!!! For now, there will be no requirements on system... If you cheat, you're a complete tool for cheating on a retro game contest against hobbyists and kids. If anyone notices a measurable advantage to playing on one system vs. another, let me know. No emulator-allowed breaks, no save states. I'll add that to the top thread as well. Some games are decidedly NOT wrist busting Arcade thrillers... I am sure in those cases, it will not matter... For Munchman thOugh, let's put it on 1983 mode and play through. Edited August 12, 2015 by Opry99er 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Karsten raises the bar with a GREAT score of 50k+!!!! That sets the standard a little higher... I look forward to beating your score soon. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So Munchman it is, I'll play it on the real iron with F18A, so 60Hz. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Munch Man and Multitasking -- MMM (in case you have 2x people who want to play on the same system) If you start Classic99 - 2x times and you configure the (USB-Joysticks) different in each emulator, then you can play with 2x persons at the same time on the same PC! (this is really cool !), Play it on a large LCD-screen and with wireless joysticks you can sit at the couch. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Emulators: * Note that Classic99 runs faster than real iron! I dunno... I've spent a LOT of time trying to prove this or not, and I can't say for certain. Remember that real iron varies by up to 10%, and that's if it's still in spec (the CPU clock is allowed to drift +/- 5%, and I have consoles at both ends of that range ). Can you give me a benchmark I can actually use to prove this, then I can fix it? Anyway, only managed half the score: Before the next winner happens, though, I'd like to propose that prizes don't have to be physical... not everyone can ship things out, nor should they have to. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 With the "PS/2, PS/3, or Oker type of joysticks and the emulators it is hard to take the corners) (first I thought it is the wireless 2.4 GHz interference, but it is the same with directly connected USB -joysticks) but it is better with the keyboard (I used a wireless keyboard). Use the keys E,S,D,X based on advice of Vextrex Roli's mother (See Vectrex Roli 8.16 min onwards) 9.36 min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SchoOrUGnp8 After the 20th screen, it starts to play and count from screen 01 again: Score: 72870 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I dunno... I've spent a LOT of time trying to prove this or not, and I can't say for certain. Remember that real iron varies by up to 10%, and that's if it's still in spec (the CPU clock is allowed to drift +/- 5%, and I have consoles at both ends of that range ). Can you give me a benchmark I can actually use to prove this, then I can fix it? It is for sure faster (but I need to find a way to show it in parallel between the emulator and the real iron and probably on the same LCD-screen? I am not too sure if that can impact the speed or also called "QoE - Quality of Experience"?) P.S. Also found something fun, when using the Joy2Key (see other post) and leave it on Joystick in the emulator, then it slows down all movements (like you mentioned), but then suddenly it goes fast forward (very fast, like in the movies "jumper" and the guy in "x men days of future past" who can move fast) I guess it is catching up with the keystrokes, I need to see if I can capture this somehow, it is hilarious seeing Munch Man going at this speed ! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Beat this. (MESS ti99_4a (60Hz), Competition Pro @ Sinchai Joystick adapter) 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Also challenge your family / household members with "Munch-Man Dual-Screen" https://www.youtube.com/c/Globeron-TI99VIDEOS (direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5M8CPOjbo) Setup Play Munch-Man on 1 LCD screen with 2x players concurrently. Requirements:1. PC/Desktop/laptop here it is running Windows 7 Pro - 64 bit2. USB Joysticks either wired-USB or wireless USB tested are Oker Joysticks and Top-Tech Joysticks3. Wired or Wireless Keyboard to control the PC4. Wired or Wireless Mouse to control the PC5. Classic99 version 3.82 is used here6. Start Classic99 2x times7. Configure Options Joysticks For Classic99 1, select Keyboard and Joystick 1 For Classic99 2, select Keyboard and Joystick 2 (I have not tried other emulators, like MESS, V9T9, JS99er.net, etc.) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Opry99er --> have you invited the FaceBook TI99ers community already? (There are several gamers as well, not sure if they are on Atari Age) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2209774843/ Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Holy cow!!! Mzapf is a gamer!!! We had a new high score in the 70k+ range from globeron which shortly thereafter got spanked by a NEAR 100K high score!!! Sick!!!!!! I need to go get another joy adapter... I have been playing with arrow keys and it's just not the same... I think they're pretty cheap at local shops... Anyway, this contest is getting good... Who's gonna break 100K? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Tursi, thanks for playing!!! Please feel free to beat Michael's 96K score and post at any time. @globeron: I have not invited them. Do feel free to mention and link this thread over there... Maybe we can get some converts! @Tursi: Your suggestion is good. A prize could consist of something electronic as well... I will update the top thread once Al gives me authorization to edit this thread. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 My high so far using real hardware and a good old fashioned Atari CX-40 joystick. Playing just now, reminds me how much I hate the enemy patterns and the way some of them are animated. Way too damned jittery! lol Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Animation being jittery? In Munch-Man? Never felt this way. Also, I always found the Hoonos pretty creative and funny (IIRC their name). Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Jittery, erratic, pulsating - whatever. The character graphic + quick animation + some of the color schemes are a bit hard on the eyes these days too. Getting old I guess! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 A very respectable score, save!!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sorry, guys. Promise it's your turn now. Also, I tried simplescreenrecorder for the first time, if you'd like to watch: 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/241547-high-score-competition-dec-lunar-mission-2/#findComment-3298384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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