keilbaca Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Whew, the boulder just missed colliding with the Cosmic Spacecraft, but suddenly the Cosmic Space Patrol find themselves surrounded by thousands of the deadly asteroids. The Cosmic Space Patrol must act quickly to save their spacecraft and spare their lives. The spacecraft is equipped with photon torpedoes, hyperspace, shields, and flip control. Could you do as good a job as the Cosmic Space Patrol and defend off the Asteroids? Game InformationLeft Difficulty A - UFO's Right Difficulty Not used Game Mode Game 4 - Fast Asteroids, 10k for a Extra Life Chosen By Cybergoth Post your scores right here in this thread, and I will add them to the list. Remember to play the game with the recommended game mode and difficulty settings as shown above so that your scores will be consistent with everyone elses. The deadline for posting scores will be approximately Sunday, December 5th at midnight (CST). In case you haven't already done so, please read the High Score Club rules. There is other useful information contained in that previous link, including a list of previous High Score Club games! If you don't have a copy of this game, you can find the ROM at the AtariAge Profile Page for this game. You can also find such things as a typed copy of the manual, reviews, screenshots, and other information at that link. If you are not a member of the High Score Club, but would like to be, then all you have to do is post a reply saying so, and I'll add you to the list! Next week's game will be chosen by lost child Please send me a Private Message letting me know which game (and difficulty settings) you've chosen as soon as possible, lost child! High Scores[*]84,440 (keilbaca) +10[*]61,830 (tin) +8[*]57,710 (Fellow Atari Man) +7[*]56,750 (Christophero Sly) +6[*]49,510 (Thomas Jentzsch) +5[*]49,230 (no attack) +4[*]27,710 (Goochman) +3[*]26,140 (LarcenTyler) +2[*]25,630 (Cybergoth) +1[*]24,220 (Blackjack)[*]23,200 (Keir)[*]21,920 (filmjax)[*]15,410 (Malc74)[*]3,870 (Dan Iacovelli) :(Default Settings)10,004,100(Mike K Morrow)[*]4,210,000 (Todd Rogers)[*]1,601,620(A. Keith Kruegar)Best Tips:Score Statistics Current Standings[*]the 5th ghost [193][*]Jeffy Arensmeyer [167][*]keilbaca [161][*]sku_u [129][*]Ze_ro [99][*]jedijeff [80][*]Malc74 [72][*]Fellow Atari Man [57][*]Keir [51][*]bobafett07728 [51][*]Saldo [49][*]Stingray [48][*]Chris++ [44][*]Goochman [40][*]tin [35][*]no attack [32][*]Shannon [32][*]bjk7382 [29][*]Robert M [29][*]gospeedde [26][*]khryssun [25][*]elviticus [24][*]KaeruYojimbo [24][*]stayrunner [24][*]cuteycat2 [23][*]NintendoDieScreaming [23][*]taxman [23][*]crsdawg [22][*]Numan [19][*]kemsted [18][*]Thomas Jentzsch [17][*]homerwannabee [17][*]The 8th Passenger [17][*]LarcenTyler [17][*]Tsukasa [15][*]Kurushimi [15][*]HermChase [13][*]Cybergoth [12][*]NovaXpress [12][*]Christophero Sly [12][*]Blackjack [8][*]dykesr [7][*]mikeftrevino [7][*]NE146 [7][*]Lord Thag [6][*]EricDeLee [6][*]Paul Slocum [6][*]mvigor [6][*]StanJr [5][*]video game addict [5][*]DeV0 [4][*]therealred5 [4] [*]davepesc [3][*]128bytes [3][*]BlackAtarian [3][*]maibock [2][*]Nateo [2][*]Sora [2][*]FireTiger [2][*]A2600 [1][*]chrisbid [1][*]Gamemaster_ca_2003 [1][*]Scooterb23 [1][*]vb_master [1][*]InanimateCarbonRod [0][*]Kepone [0][*]shining slade [0][*]Saikyo [0][*]Dan Iacovelli [0][*]moycon [0][*]gamerz [0][*]LU8 [0][*]fsuinnc [0][*]iguana [0][*]Luigi301 [0][*]Albert [0][*]pmpddytim [0][*]karnov [0][*]pitfallaimee [0][*]Happy_Dude [0][*]Kialan [0][*]xmetalhedx [0][*]Gateway [0][*]Adrian M [0][*]intvgene [0][*]ScottHuggins [0][*]jeepnut24 [0][*]figgler [0][*]sabeen557 [0][*]Old_Atarian [0][*]hobbles [0][*]liquid_sky [0][*]RadioFSoftware [0][*]Spirantho [0][*]johnnywc [0][*]AcidTone [0][*]chadtower [0][*]PaulEMoz [0][*]BigFairy321 [0][*]atari_wizard [0][*]Xot [0][*]lost child [0][*]Bunsen [0][*]Big Player [0] Standings are current as of the beginning of this week,and do NOT include points from this week's game. Ifyou think there has been a mistake in any of thescoring, please contact me. Member Listlost child, Happy_Dude, video game addict, Spirantho, bobafett07728, mikeftrevino, Paul Slocum, fsuinnc, Gamemaster_ca_2003, Robert M, DeV0, Gateway, Mendon, Fretwobbler, PaulEMoz, killersquirel, shining slade, chadtower, gospeedde, stayrunner, Big Player, Swingtown, Chris++, hotpants, hobbles, taxman, Ze_ro, maibock, moycon, somePUNK, Saldo, Stingray, Kepone, xmetalhedx, chrisbid, Kialan, Jeffy Arensmeyer, Keir, ToddRogers, Numan, iguana, LU8, jeepnut24, Albert, Tsukasa, Adrian M, dykesr, EricDeLee, Thomas Jentzsch, The 8th Passenger, the 5th ghost, Bunsen, atari_wizard, jedijeff, davepesc, maximebeauvais, buzzguy, bjk7382, khryssun, HermChase, wiz21mx, karnov, Goochman, NE146, keilbaca, vb_master, Sora, Malc74, sabeen557, 128bytes, Fellow Atari Man, liquid_sky, InanimateCarbonRod, Krazy_kamino, pmpddytim, cuteycat2, kemsted, Xot, Scooterb23, elviticus, Dan Iacovelli, LarcenTyler, RadioFSoftware, sku_u, no attack, Kurushimi, Blackjack, fedechab, gamerz, mvigor, Nateo, Cybergoth, A2600, Lord Thag, homerwannabee Scoring Points in Asteroids SMALL ASTEROIDS 100 POINTSMEDIUM ASTEROIDS 50 POINTSLARGE ASTEROIDS 20 POINTSSATELLITES 200 POINTSUFOs 1000 POINTS Score Rolls? - Unknown, let us know if you can do it! Hints and Tips As always, you really should read the manual.What's that? You don't have the manual? Well, then you can always check out this typed copy of the manual hosted right here at AtariAge.What's that? You're too lazy to click that link? Well, here's the hints that is provided in the manual:1. When the screen becomes clear of asteroids (just before a new group of large asteroids appears), try to avoid placing your spaceship close to the right or left edge of the screen. New asteroids almost always begin from these edges.2. It is often helpful to remain in the center of the screen throughout the game, aiming your spaceship right or left in a circular motion.3. If you're close to earning an extra ship, and your spaceship is about to crash, you may want to cause your spaceship to collide with a small asteroid, UFO, or satellite. You'll earn points even if you crash, and this may be just enough points to earn that extra ship.4. Try to hit the faster and smaller asteroid boulders. This will give you more protection and more points. (the manual) *As most of us already know, a diagional target is more difficult to hit than one just moving up and down, so try to knock out the asteroids traveling at a diagional as quickly as possible, rather than the ones just moving vertically.*Try not to wait until a medium- or a large-sized asteroid is almost on top of you before shooting it, since you will end up with up to three asteroids to deal with, rather than just one.*Try to take out the u. f. o.'s as quickly as possible, since, not only are they worth the most points, since they shoot as well, they're also a danger that way as well. Rather than four on the arcade original, on this version, you're only allowed two onscreen shots at a time...so make them count!!(Fellow Atari Man) Good luck everyone! --Keilbaca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Um, has lost child been on the forums in a while? Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 First score. 31360 I see quite a few people maxing out this score... not only that, but does anyone's tv look like mine when you play, like the line going down the left side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 2 for two:D I happen to have that game I'll play it when I get back from work tonight. (again no screen shots because it's on an actual system and I can't find my didgicam ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 [edit] 2 for two I happen to have that game I'll play it when I get back from work tonight. (again no screen shots because it's on an actual system and I can't find my didgicam ) [/edit] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 You're not the only one, Dan. I was playing it in Z26 and I had the same problem. Maybe the way the game is designed? At any rate, I colored that it in to make it look a little neater when I submitted my score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 A few tips: *As most of us already know, a diagional target is more difficult to hit than one just moving up and down, so try to knock out the asteroids traveling at a diagional as quickly as possible, rather than the ones just moving vertically. *Try not to wait until a medium- or a large-sized asteroid is almost on top of you before shooting it, since you will end up with up to three asteroids to deal with, rather than just one. *Try to take out the u. f. o.'s as quickly as possible, since, not only are they worth the most points, since they shoot as well, they're also a danger that way as well. See y'all later with a screenshot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Another tip: Rather than four on the arcade original, on this version, you're only allowed two onscreen shots at a time...so make them count!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 First Try..... 17,170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I just wanted to say... What an annoying sound this game has for the extra ship award. and that I upped my score slightly to 19,210. It only took me another 20 or so tries to up my score that much. At that rate, I'll reach 50,000 by christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 Little improvement 37260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 first score: 2510 not bad n ot good either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Little improvement 37260 Yeah, little improvement on mine too Aside from trying the Sadistroids hack briefly a few months ago, I had forgotten about all the little nuiances in this game, like how your shots to the right will overlap a little, going a little further than the shots do when you're facing to the left. And that damn little u. f. o.; argh! Always shooting me... Other than that hack, I hadn't played this in years...either play the 7800 version, or Rockaroids on my Vectrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Dammit, the screen shot didn't attach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Ok, I've got my favorite winamp playlist loaded up (zombie, pantera, korn, Type O neg), I've polished off a very large glass of blackberry merlot and it's good for another thousand points on my hi score. We'll see how the scores progress as my bottle of wine depletes. 20,190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Forget it.... alcohol and asteroids don't mix. I can't even beat 10k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Plus Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Finally, one of my favourite games! Too bad I have a lot of exams this weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 53190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc74 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Finally have a little spare time, after missing last week's game (first one in about 4 months). First score for Asteroids, a fairly paltry 12990. Keep up the good work, Keilbaca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc74 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Make that 15410. Incidentally, I don't think lost child has been around in a while, and he only played in the very first week of the HSC from what I can see. Judging from his total posts, he's only posted 3 times since May, so best of luck in getting hold of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Dang, almost hit 50,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Grr, damn spawn kills... nothing like the atari thinking the coast is clear, then bam, dead. 84,440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 A quick note about the dark border on the left of the screen. Inside my Asteroids manual is a leaflet that talks about it. They call it a "programming characteristic" and may vary on different televisions. The manual also has a helpful hints section with real gems of wisdom like "Try to hit the smaller asteroids" and "It's helpful to remain in the center of the screen aiming your spaceship right and left or in a circular motion". I'm up to 24,220 and frustration is seriously setting in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 26520 - First try - hope to play again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Finally have a little spare time, after missing last week's game (first one in about 4 months). First score for Asteroids, a fairly paltry 12990. Keep up the good work, Keilbaca! Thanks for the support, I'm doing my best, I have a test tomorrow, but after that I'll be here ALL the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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