keilbaca Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'm not sure how the switches are labelled on the Atari 7800. They're not labeled. I just needed to know if we were playing the Novice or Expert game. I can figure out the switches. Thus the reason why I installed the LED's in my 2600 The easiest way is to put in Kaboom! If small paddles, the first switch is on A. If big paddles, B. Then put in spider fighter, if you can guide your shots, the second switch is on B. If its straight shots, then its on A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Thanks. As I said previously, I can figure out the switches. My confusion was over whether we are playing the Novice or Expert game. Ze_ro cleared that up for me in his last post (novice game). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'm confident I can freeze the score on this game. However, I don't know if I can find a distraction free block of time this week large enough to do so. Honestly, I don't know if I've even got the patience. Just getting to the score below took me nearly 30 min. How long does it take to on average to freeze the score on this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 As the game goes on they don't come out as fast.. you have to follow it around and avoid it's fire, but that's the best strategy I've used since a kid to stay on the left side. TIP: look at Stan's tips, not mine. I've found that it is much easier to just sit on the left hand side and shoot for the nest when it first appears. As Stan said you can't sit there like a rock and shoot in one place. You're going to have to move to avoid some enemy fire, but again it's best to just kill 'em when the first show up on the left side. It's still not really that easy for me so I'm still amazed at the 900,000 scores. Hopefully I can make over 100k, but it won't be this morning. Going to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Finally a game I'm actually okay at! It is truly a test of endurance - it's hard not to get distracted or tired after a while. I've done better in the past, but I don't remember what settings I used to play at. Anyways, this afternoon I got 140k: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddRogers Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 My submission for this weeks game is 900,000 on Spider Fighter. Its one of the easier titles that Activision came out with. Todd Mr Activision Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I'm confident I can freeze the score on this game. However, I don't know if I can find a distraction free block of time this week large enough to do so. Honestly, I don't know if I've even got the patience. Just getting to the score below took me nearly 30 min. How long does it take to on average to freeze the score on this game? The game doesn't freeze, it just goes, and the score stays at 900,000. It took me a good 4-5 hrs, I forgot how long, I keep losing track of time when I play on marathons like that >.< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Ok, now I'm startin to get the hang of it. 60520 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer raul Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 After 3hrs or so I gave up... 622620. I don't have the discipline to commit to locking the score... That's it for me... to heck with this one... me no likey marathons Can't wait for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 The game doesn't freeze, it just goes, and the score stays at 900,000. It took me a good 4-5 hrs, I forgot how long, I keep losing track of time when I play on marathons like that >.< Yes, that's what I said, "freeze the score". Todd is right, this isn't a difficult game, but 4-5 hrs. to max it... Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 yeah, I just can't keep playing this one. I know I can do it, and I know I'd like to have a share of the top spot and all of those points, but I'm probably going to have to give this one a miss. Maybe I get some disposable time before this weekend. Here is where I got bored this time around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 27660 Thumb breaker this one is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubsta Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 54030 - took a pic but wont bother posting because this was my first game and i know i can do a hell of a lot better! of course, if i dont, then the piccy will be posted....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 48,460 Yay! I earned my patch! I'm happy now, I think I'll sit out the rest of the week. Sorry Rob, but Spider Fighter isn't really my thing. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeedde Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 223,630 I've never felt like I could play a game for as long as I wanted before. It's this really weird cross between terribly exciting and kinda dull. I think I'm done for the week now that I can't claim I suck at video games anymore. Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I think I could've done better if not for a thumb cramp. 112710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer raul Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 You have to admit... as ez as this game is... you gotta give props to Keilbaca for being able to endure the time it takes to lock the score... Double Pts. well deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 This game takes a looong time. Here's where real life stepped in and reclaimed me. 343200 Tip: For added fun, play with a Pro-Line joystick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubsta Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 62890 - again, i will post a picture of my highest score - im too far off the leaders to do it at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The game doesn't freeze, it just goes, and the score stays at 900,000. It took me a good 4-5 hrs, I forgot how long, I keep losing track of time when I play on marathons like that >.< Yes, that's what I said, "freeze the score". Todd is right, this isn't a difficult game, but 4-5 hrs. to max it... Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of time. That sounds about right. It took me about 2 hours to get a little more than half way there. If it were the summer or Feb break, I would have maxed this one out already, but I don't have enough time to sit for 4 hours playing nonstop I don't know if I'd want to even if I could since we're talking about a pretty easy game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 141180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubsta Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 93700 - will only post a pic when i break the magical 100,000 barrier! of course, if i fail, then the 93700 pic will be posted as proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 49,180 so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc74 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Might as well add my own meagre contribution - 32070. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc74 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Um, whoops. The pic was obviously so good I decided to include it twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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