moycon Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Way to go bjk7382 !!! Welcome to the elite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 So that means only ten patches left? Better hurry if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I got my Star Fire cartrige today (thanks Al) and I got the 3500 within 20 minutes of playing. I plan on getting a better score but don't have the time right now. Cool, I am sure you will challenge (and probably beat) my highscore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I got my Star Fire cartrige today (thanks Al) and I got the 3500 within 20 minutes of playing. I plan on getting a better score but don't have the time right now. Cool, I am sure you will challenge (and probably beat) my highscore. Looks like I do have time, I was going to go hang some drywall with a friend, but he said he doesn't need me, so I will put some more time into it today. What was your high score again? I just don't want to go diggnig thru this thread to find it and it doesn't seem to be a submitted score on the starfire page. The difficulty ramps up quite a bit right at 3000, making it hard for me to get past that wave at all, let alone get more than 3500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 What was your high score again? I just don't want to go diggnig thru this thread to find it and it doesn't seem to be a submitted score on the starfire page. 6671 It's not on the page, because I already got my patch directly from Manuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 So that means only ten patches left? Better hurry if you want one. Yes, this is correct, I just added Brad's score to the page and there are now exactly 10 patches remaining! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Nine left. I just e-mailed my score in. This took about a dozen attempts, including a couple that just barely missed: I just got Star Fire today (along with a couple of other homebrews), and this is up there with the best 2600 games! Great action, great graphics and sound, an unbelievable number of enemies onscreen at the same time, and a first-rate tribute to the arcade original. Extremely challenging, but without being frustrating. Very fun! It would be interesting to see what would have happened if this had come out in the early 80's. I think it would have been a big hit! Certainly it beats the pants off of the 2600's other first-person shooters. I'd gladly recommend this to anyone with a 2600. In fact, I think I'll go write up a review... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Hi there! Nine left. I just e-mailed my score in. Congrats! So it's the "final countdown" now This took about a dozen attempts, including a couple that just barely missed: I'd gladly recommend this to anyone with a 2600. In fact, I think I'll go write up a review... Wow, thanks! The third custoner review it got and the third 5/5 rating! Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 26, 2004 Author Share Posted June 26, 2004 Congratulations on your achievement, Nathan! I've added your score to the Star Fire Elite Squadron Page. Only nine more patches available! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 What was your high score again? I just don't want to go diggnig thru this thread to find it and it doesn't seem to be a submitted score on the starfire page. 6671 It's not on the page, because I already got my patch directly from Manuel. I still think that there should be a highest score mention on the Elite Squadron page. I think 6671 would take that honor right now. Me? I have yet to get past 3800. *sigh* Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 I'm at 4063 now, but I haven't been able to hit 4000 since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacbthPSW Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I got my cartridge in the mail yesterday, but didn't get to play it until tonight. It took me about 1.5 hours to break 3500, though I had 3100 or so on my 4th game. 4027 is my best so far. Manuel - great game, I think the difficulty curve is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 1, 2004 Author Share Posted July 1, 2004 I've added your score to the ranks of the Star Fire Elite Squadron, congratulations! Only eight patches left! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Hi there! I've added your score to the ranks of the Star Fire Elite Squadron, congratulations! Wow, I didn't even know that Robin was here! Hello! Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Hi there! Heya, congrats! Only 7 patches remaining now... Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I'm surprised there are any left at all! Great work! 7 to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I surprised there are any patches left as well. I can't believe that Ed still doesn't have one. Welcome to the elite squadron, Jetset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thanks for the recognition guys! I actually owe thanks to StanJr. I couldn't score above 2600 in about 100 tries. I read through this very thread for hints and tips, and saw where Stan suggested the advanced setting. I thought to myself "no way! that's gotta make it impossible!" the first try I broke 3200 and got my 3554 on the second try. This is really a fun and challenging game. What was really exciting was when I ended the 6th wave (I think it was 6th) and my score was 3484 with 3 shields left. I knew all I had to hit was 2 ships to break 3500. I sat staring at the screen for like 5 minutes taking deep breaths. All I was able to hit was like 2 tie fighters and a couple of the shield diamonds. It brought back memories of hitting the goal with the Activision games and snapping the old polaroid! Are there any other homebrews still available with patches left to win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I don't know of any other homebrews that even offered patches. I don't see any way to make the squadron without playing with the difficulty switch on A. Other tips: Don't waste your shots on enemy fire unless you have to. I try to steer almost every shot off the screen and then steer back after the shot has passed and shoot the tie fighter. This way you keep the lasers cool so you have them for when you need them. I always go for the diamond, death star, etc. I seem to get my highest scores when I concentrate on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I don't know of any other homebrews that even offered patches. X3V0LuX offered a patch but I don't know if any were given out. I could never get the email I sent to not bounce. I posted my score in the Contest section of AtariAge but no one replied. I love the patch concept and am hoping that they'll still give them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I suppose I should pick up this game before they run out of patches-if it's anything like Starmaster, I'm all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I am still planing to offer a patch for everybody mastering Thrust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I am still planing to offer a patch for everybody mastering Thrust. That is one of the homebrews on my list to get next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I am still planing to offer a patch for everybody mastering Thrust. Al could be holding on to those for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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