tthurman Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I was thinking more along the lines of throwing the pins in there just for those guys, not for all of us to load up and run both, but more of a gaming bash that has something in it for them too.Seems as much as everyone is here together on the same forums, we all hang out in our own little corners of it.I don't want to make light of the work involved to make this all happen because I have no idea, so excuse my ignorance if it's coming across that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzleHP Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I think it could be a good idea Todd, and a nice way to bring us all together. Do you happen to know which (apart from the two you posted) are popular amongst pinballers that are horror themed?I really wanna install PinballX one of these days, but i'm worried it'll take over my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthurman Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I don't, and I actually just googled Monster Mash, pinball, or something along those lines to find those. I've yet to dive into the world of virtual pins, but there should be quite of few I would think. Going from memory I recall Tales from the Crypt, Elvira almost immediately, so I've got to think there are a bunch of good ones to choose from.Probably best to get it straight from the source if the intent is to include them, without their input, it's unlikely they'll opt to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Twilight Zone? Adams Family? How do you take pinball snaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 That also rules out a favorites file.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 @Den - We will keep this thread open here for the brain storming and behind the scenes details and let you post the official thread in The Arena with the comp games & rules.@Todd - I would like to see how this comp goes with just the arcade games this time around as it is gettng pretty close to time for it to start and, maybe in a few moths, we can start planning an arcade/pin crossover comp along similar lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 So open the thread up and let's get this puppy going. You can hide the thread until October if you want. Where's the list of games? I'll add them to the db.If you want to do the snapper plugin for it I need to make an adjustment to the php code and can't test until the games are in the database.I also need to create an online favorites file for this. I can probably generate one using the comp name.I have lots to do before this comp gets started... Snapper pluginMaking use of the snapper plugin will not be mandatory as we've decided to open up the contest to all.Suggested games so far... [the contest will be MAME only]Black WidowRampageSatan's HollowSatan of SaturnWizard of WorGhouls-n-Ghosts [already part of the main comp]Ghosts-n-GoblinsNightmare in the DarkMonster BashDemon's World / Horror StoryVs. CastlevaniaSplatter HouseHaunted Castle SinistarMaybe come up with two addtiontal titles to make it 15 in total ?Contest titleMonster Mash Classic Arcade BashContest bannerlink [@Draco > could you perhaps create a widescreen version of your banner ? ]Contest spanAll 15 (?) games will be played from 10/3 through 10/31. You can pick any of the 15 games. Contest threadI'll create the thread at our Arena Forum as soon as all of the games (and rules) have been decided. In the next few days probably @Todd - maybe in a few moths, we can start planning an arcade/pin crossover comp along similar lines.Again, a great idea to host an arcade / pin crossover contest Maybe a nice idea for a Christmass comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 How wide would you like? The one on the forum is 1200x695. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Here are the text images... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm using my phone right now...maybe something like the aspect ratio of the Blue Wish banner (PC game at the Arena Forum) ?Pretty much all of our game banners / marquees have a (very) widescreen ratio...that's the reason of my request It's already a very cool banner. I like the added GE logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I think I see what is happening. It appears that the fourm software is shrinking the original width down from 1920x1080. Anyways, I am going to zip the .xcf and.psd together and attach it here.mmcab2-1920x1080.zip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks man. I'll have a look when I'm back at my setup. You and your family have a nice vacation !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Possible considerations for other games to round out the list (although I don't know which or if any are playable via MAME):King of the Monsters (not sure if playable via MAME or not - is an SNK - Neo-Geo title)Wonderboy in Monster LandMonster Farm Jump (Japanese title 2001)Monsters World (Super Pang bootleg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Dungeons and Dragons too please!! The four player one, I can't remember what it's called.Galaga '88 would be sweet too, big scary alien bosses and all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Good additons, Adultery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthurman Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Man, you guys are all over this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 It's kinda how we roll when we get a bug up our butts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzleHP Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 For convenience, suggested so far:Black WidowRampageSatan's HollowSatan of SaturnWizard of WorGhosts-n-GoblinsNightmare in the DarkMonster BashDemon's World / Horror StoryVs. CastlevaniaSplatter HouseHaunted CastleSinistarKing of the MonstersWonderboy in Monster LandMonster Farm JumpMonsters WorldDungeons & Dragons: Shadow over MystaraGalaga '88ChillerAny more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 One more > Chiller (suggested by ExedExes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzleHP Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 One more > Chiller (suggested by ExedExes)Added did i miss that post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Added did i miss that post?No, I received a PM.I think we can create our poll now. Top 15 games will be in our contest ? I think with a selection of 20 games quite a few games will receive an equal amount of votes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzleHP Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was thinking, maybe we should go the "no-vote" route, people vote for the 5 they least wish to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was thinking, maybe we should go the "no-vote" route, people vote for the 5 they least wish to play?If we ask everybody to choose their 5 least favorite games we presume they are familiar with each game on the list...I think quite a few of us are not familiar with all of these games. We could perhaps ask everyone to select their top 5 favorite games. When a lot of games receive an equal amount of votes we (mods) could decide which games will be selected for the contest...Just an idea. Shoot at it if you want ...Better ideas are always welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzleHP Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 As long as we end up with 5 less i'm good either way Stick em in a RNG if you like, it's all fine by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeClassics Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Come to think of it...I'm also fine with both options If you'd like to add the poll please be my guest ...either way is fine with me ...Btw, do you think we should we test each game before adding it to our poll list ? UPDATE: see Monster Mash / Snapper tool PM; a few games we should discuss before adding those games to our poll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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