+therealbountybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 *JOUST* Polls Battling off Donkey Kong and a late run from Robotron 2084, Joust wins the first poll of the season! I've left the poll open for another day or so as there might be a few people who are joining us, the runner-up games will be re-polled for round 2 so please all vote. The next poll will start with about a week to go. Welcome e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e to the new season of High Score Club action. Join in, play the game post a score it's that simple. If you need any help getting setup just post or message me. Season 17 Looks like we're going for less games and more players this season, let's see how it goes. I've committed to 9 (2 week) rounds with only 1-2 games each, and also bribed people into playing with prizes for the top 3 plus anyone who plays in at least 20 rounds this season, no one will make it that far Please don't be put off by some of the giant scores from the top players, instead enjoy the games and post scores as you play, screenshots optional. Emulator Users All games must be played at normal speed you have the choice of NTSC or PAL system. Set "overscan" to normal so the screen looks like the screenshot below and you cannot see into the margins (altirra view overscan mode). *JOUST* Joust is a great game and has not been played here since season 10 for some reason. Flap around, kill the birds, collect the eggs, lots of fun to be had. The birds: Red = Bounder Grey = Hunter Blue = Shadow Lord Lance the pterodactyl when he opens his beak though it's "damn risky" and worth a measly 1,000 points. You can kill him with his beak closed and even kill him by hitting him from behind. Basically your lance tip has to be at the exact point of the beak, or his tail. Links Fandal XEX Atarimania ROM & instructions atarionline.pl XEX/ATR/BIN/CAR Game Settings Joust is a good one for a bit of handicapping so here goes: former HSC champs play on Expert or Advanced, everyone else play on Skilled (default) or Advanced if you are one of the better players or want a greater challenge, anyone who is new to the game or can't get past a few screens then play on Novice. It's all about participation, it won't always be fair, some games like this are faster on NTSC systems, others benefit from the faster movement. Joust does not show the high score, so after your go wait for the demo mode to start and you will see the last score(s). Scoring 12pts for first down to 2pts for 11th and 12th, extra players make additional scoring from 3rd which is 10pts. 2 Player Bonus Point Joust is one of the best 2 player games so play with another humanoid to pick up a bonus point! RT had a great idea - post scores too, the lowest one will count in a separate table so the incentive is to help your fellow player! Fun Challenge Most pterry's killed! Round ends Sunday 2nd Feb 2020 10pm UK time, if you've missed it just post a late score and join in on the next round Game on! trbb p.s. atarionline.pl are running a Kaz Kompo for best game of 2019 or atariage thread - pick your top ten in order, closes 25th Jan. Yes Block on Legs: First Steps and Space Fortress Omega are my games - do I hear bonus points anyone Also if anyone wants to write something for Pro(c) Atari Magazine please get in touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Ok, gonna need a ruling on this one. First off, my score: 376,400! Played on "skilled" Now, here's the question: Should I have played on 'expert?' I've never been the HSC champ, but I have won individual rounds in the past. If I should have played on Expert, then please disregard this score. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Just in case my score posted above doesn't count, here's one, played on Expert: 132,800! Ok, this difficulty is seriously ramped up. On the upper levels, the eggs hatch within seconds of settling on the ground. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I'm finding this one tough. After a couple of hours discovering that my 400 has a fault, my 1200xl looks like crap I finally found my 1064 , and 3 joysticks all with faults ? Played on skilled, I did get higher on novice but found that too easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Attention please! Tommorow, on http://www.retronagazie.eu/ will be RnG Grand Gala 2019 - best production in games on 2019, awarded by retronagazie crew and friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Mrs RT planning to play in the rounds. You should of seen her eyes light up when mentioned JOUST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTrust Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 128050 Skilled. F*****g Pterry waves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 hours ago, RedThunder said: Mrs RT planning to play in the rounds. You should of seen her eyes light up when mentioned JOUST. Mrs Mimo just asked me to show her how to play Joust, she may join the HSC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 747,600 - Skilled I didn't realise only the last score saves, not the highest, so no screenshot, though I did manage a decent score/screenshot a couple of games later (630k) I've no doubt we'll need a much higher score to get in the top 3 or 4, but it'll do me for now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ok, first time ever I've played Joust (on Skilled, because I picked up the game relatively fast). I scored a measly 58850 pts and need more practise on the ptero...things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 mimo play on novice or skilled - Usually with a bit of tinkering the joysticks can be patched up! detecher why not go for advanced, you are already on NTSC Mrs / Jrs / Snrs are alll welcome - play on Novice see the 2 player bonus point added to the first post Everyone like (Sikor has done above!) feel free to mention/link any of your own projects. Don't worry about what you think are "low" scores it's all fun and will encourage others to play: some player's scores will be around the 10K mark. Most rounds will not be handicapped and played on the same skill level, joust is just way to easy for top players on most skill levels (or takes forever to play) and too hard for others so we can be more flexible this time. Emulator users be sure to turn overscan off - see 1st post, your screen should look like the screenshot in the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 97450. Expert. I never was any good at this game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Anyone approaching 1million already should be on the next skill level - Starbug how about Advanced ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, therealbountybob said: Anyone approaching 1million already should be on the next skill level - Starbug how about Advanced Already on it! 359,350 Advanced I feel like I've practiced for this around Christmas 1986 ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 25 minutes ago, STARBUG said: Already on it! 359,350 Advanced I feel like I've practiced for this around Christmas 1986 ? I knew you'd been cheating after a while you and some others might go to Expert, I'll leave if for you all to decide yourselves 55 minutes ago, McKong said: 97450. Expert. I never was any good at this game You can drop down to Advanced I've made it a choice - update first post. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ok, I had a go of expert and actually did better, so I'll stick on Expert (though I don't really mind which one I play, I just love playing this game) 516,750 - Expert 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTrust Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 219,250. Jesus! Nothing like getting back into the game after a while only to get dropped into a goddamn shark tank, lol! I need to watch somebody good play. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, MrTrust said: I need to watch somebody good play. I'd be interested to see that too for gameplay comparison I wouldn't consider myself great at Joust, though I have a couple of main strategies (and a lot of luck) that give me decent scores on occasion I can post a video of me playing on Expert if you'd like, but I only managed 300k when the camera was on, I'm gonna stick it up on YouTube anyway so I can delete it from my phone Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 RT 211,000 Mrs RT 137,300 Just got Altirra working with both Wico sticks. Who needs a XBOX or Playstation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ok, for anybody who feels they're struggling a bit, I've posted a video on Youtube of me playing Expert level, but it's the same strategy I've used today on Skilled, Advance and Expert. Basically, I stay the gap on the right as much as possible, bounce off the ceiling (a lot), and try my best to avoid that pain in the ass Pterry (though I did nail him once in this game, it's so satisfying) Dave 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedThunder Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, STARBUG said: Ok, for anybody who feels they're struggling a bit, I've posted a video on Youtube of me playing Expert level, but it's the same strategy I've used today on Skilled, Advance and Expert. Basically, I stay the gap on the right as much as possible, bounce off the ceiling (a lot), and try my best to avoid that pain in the ass Pterry (though I did nail him once in this game, it's so satisfying) Dave Mrs RT thinks you got a better controller than every one else Its the way you must hold it Edited January 19, 2020 by RedThunder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARBUG Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, RedThunder said: Mrs RT thinks you got a better controller than every one else Its the way you must hold it Haha. I just use the Megadrive controllers. I bought a few original Atari controllers, but found the Megadrive ones much easier for playing most, well all, Atari games ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 I like to go for those crazy swoop down and bounces off the top of the screen and a lot of lurking about in certain areas - not played yet, got my sticks working and been forcing myself to have another day on my abbuc game but not made much progress, now I know pterry can be pecked from behind (see 1st post for some info I rounded up from previous Joust HSCs) it's going to be revenge Good to see so much activity here already, don't over do it we have 2 weeks of this to go :) If anyone wants a fun challenge how about the most Pterrys(?) killed RT I think has picked up a 2 player bonus point, it's a great game in 2 player but there is no way to respawn a dead companion (could be a parrot?!), say like in Dandy, which would have been a nice feature so you have to abort to play again. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Joust, Advanced difficulty: 168,150! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So far my score has doubled each time I play... On my 6th game. I'm sure that'll taper off though... Up to 14250 LOL... -M@ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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