It's a Knockout! 2011/12: Qualifying Round - Pinball Dreams - Page 5

Anakirob · 14 December 2011, 18:49

I find if the ball is going straight for the gap between the flippers try to resist the urge to raise both flippers. Then it bounces back up the table nicely.

Graham Humphrey · 14 December 2011, 19:36

One light away from getting that final 'D' in 'Graveyard'...

82,524,232

capehorn · 14 December 2011, 20:18

Twice I've been one target away from a double and lost my last ball. Very annoying.

Lonewolf10 · 14 December 2011, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anakirob

I find if the ball is going straight for the gap between the flippers try to resist the urge to raise both flippers. Then it bounces back up the table nicely.

Yes,I have had it bounce back into play before.
I have also had it hit the pin at the bottom (below the flippers) and go left, up the left side and back into play!

Regards,
Lonewolf10

john4p · 14 December 2011, 22:40

Hit Jackpot & Super Jackpot early on. Then 3 midnights, but no graveyard.

145,126,987

Since no one has any objections against the 20 players-suggestion why not lower the bar in the table now, Graham?

AmigaFriend · 15 December 2011, 00:23

1,009,696,045

Graham Humphrey · 15 December 2011, 00:28

Wow, so that's two players breaking the billion barrier then. Any more?

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

Since no one has any objections against the 20 players-suggestion why not lower the bar in the table now, Graham?

As soon as mihcael agrees to it then it'll be in place although I doubt even that will save me from an early exit

john4p · 15 December 2011, 08:34

Qualification is definitely tough this time. Most competitive round ever.

capehorn · 15 December 2011, 11:23

100,000,000 to qualify?!!!!

Well done everyone, I play this a lot and I can tell you 100,000,000 can be tough to get, even for me.

john4p · 15 December 2011, 13:10

Tried in WinUAE without doublebuffering. The less input lag is noticeable.

236,936,696

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Btw., I've always wondered what this creature is supposed to be:

Is it a ghost with eyes and an evil smile (and another mouth on top)?
Or is it a floating castle with 3 lit bats in front of it?
Or is it a shadow with 3 pairs of evil eyes peering out of it?
Or...?

lifeschool · 15 December 2011, 14:11

^ I'd say it's a shadow with three sets of evil eyes.

I second the motion to lower the bar to 20 players today, seeing as there are only three more days (60 hours) to go until the deadline. Just so as everyone knows where they are as we go into the weekend.

Graham Humphrey · 15 December 2011, 15:10

Well mihcael is still the only one not to have given this idea the go-ahead... I think we all need to agree before we do it so no pressure

mihcael · 15 December 2011, 19:07

I cant decide either way so just do it.

Graham Humphrey · 15 December 2011, 21:39

Okay then, thanks - that's settled and there will officially be 20 people qualifying for the next stage! Not that I'll personally need the extra positions

322,171,716

linesmachine · 16 December 2011, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifeschool

^ I'd say it's a shadow with three sets of evil eyes.

I'd say it's a pair of eyes and 2 bats, flying out of a cave of hellish darkness.

capehorn · 16 December 2011, 23:43

671,886,101, sooooo close to that final double

Dreedo · 17 December 2011, 02:31

Uhhh, really don't know how you guys do it.

I've never had graveyard and only had 1 extra ball twice.

Do you guys realize that the past 3 years of It's a Knockout, the qualifying round has been a pinball game? :P

mihcael · 17 December 2011, 04:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreedo

...
Do you guys realize that the past 3 years of It's a Knockout, the qualifying round has been a pinball game? :P

Cool isnt it! If it were up to me we would only play pinball games and shootemups!

mailman · 17 December 2011, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anakirob

Interesting choice, as the Nightmare table has "add no.1 score to your score" as one of the prizes in the random prize feature. None the less, expect me to post a score very soon.

I asked this question at the beginning of the round and received very foggy answers. What is this prize and how to get it?

Dreedo · 17 December 2011, 10:31

The add no.1 score to your score will add the highest score you've achieved this playthrough.

As far as i understand.

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14 December 2011, 18:49	#81
Anakirob Unregistered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Age: 42 Posts: 893	I find if the ball is going straight for the gap between the flippers try to resist the urge to raise both flippers. Then it bounces back up the table nicely.

14 December 2011, 19:36	#82
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	One light away from getting that final 'D' in 'Graveyard'... 82,524,232

14 December 2011, 20:18	#83
capehorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 1,794	Twice I've been one target away from a double and lost my last ball. Very annoying.

14 December 2011, 22:40	#85
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Hit Jackpot & Super Jackpot early on. Then 3 midnights, but no graveyard. 145,126,987 Since no one has any objections against the 20 players-suggestion why not lower the bar in the table now, Graham?

15 December 2011, 00:23	#86
AmigaFriend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CLI Posts: 1,462	1,009,696,045

15 December 2011, 08:34	#88
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Qualification is definitely tough this time. Most competitive round ever.

15 December 2011, 11:23	#89
capehorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 1,794	100,000,000 to qualify?!!!! Well done everyone, I play this a lot and I can tell you 100,000,000 can be tough to get, even for me.

15 December 2011, 13:10	#90
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Tried in WinUAE without doublebuffering. The less input lag is noticeable. 236,936,696 _______________________________________ Btw., I've always wondered what this creature is supposed to be: Is it a ghost with eyes and an evil smile (and another mouth on top)? Or is it a floating castle with 3 lit bats in front of it? Or is it a shadow with 3 pairs of evil eyes peering out of it? Or...?

15 December 2011, 14:11	#91
lifeschool Local Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lancashire, UK Age: 48 Posts: 1,591	^ I'd say it's a shadow with three sets of evil eyes. I second the motion to lower the bar to 20 players today, seeing as there are only three more days (60 hours) to go until the deadline. Just so as everyone knows where they are as we go into the weekend.

15 December 2011, 15:10	#92
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	Well mihcael is still the only one not to have given this idea the go-ahead... I think we all need to agree before we do it so no pressure

15 December 2011, 19:07	#93
mihcael Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aussie Posts: 1,144	I cant decide either way so just do it.

15 December 2011, 21:39	#94
Graham Humphrey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Age: 37 Posts: 11,167	Okay then, thanks - that's settled and there will officially be 20 people qualifying for the next stage! Not that I'll personally need the extra positions 322,171,716

17 December 2011, 02:31	#97
Dreedo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Age: 30 Posts: 657	Uhhh, really don't know how you guys do it. I've never had graveyard and only had 1 extra ball twice. Do you guys realize that the past 3 years of It's a Knockout, the qualifying round has been a pinball game? :P

17 December 2011, 10:31	#100
Dreedo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Age: 30 Posts: 657	The add no.1 score to your score will add the highest score you've achieved this playthrough. As far as i understand.

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