+Nathan Strum Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) My brain hurts. Well, let's take a look at it, Mr. Gumby! No, no, the brain in my head. It will have to come out!! Edited September 28, 2007 by Nathan Strum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I experimented with different lane positions and I have concluded that there is only one position from which you can throw strikes. However, if you don't get a strike, that position will only produce 2 and 3 pin spares. Other positions don't generate strikes, but will often produce single pin spares. I doubt there is any strategy to be gained by these observations, but it's interesting, nontheless. Edited September 28, 2007 by Christophero Sly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Up to 186. I think I've exhausted the entertainment possibilities of doing the exact same thing over and over again and seeing which of 4 possible random outcomes I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 My best is 201, although I'm not stopping until I get at least 240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 My best is 201, although I'm not stopping until I get at least 240. I'd recommend stopping at next week's deadline, instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 We just have to come to the reality that Atari Bowling, while an excellent game in the 70's, just doesn't have the same appeal today. Some like it and some don't. We run into that in any given week in the HSC. Surround comes to mind from the last season. I suggest playing and trying to get as high a score as you can, or just wait for the next week. Yep. Once in a while games don't turn out quite as competitive as we might want. Doesn't look like there's really any way to make this game competitive either, as every other game mode will just have the same problem. Oh well, might as well just ride it out. Next week will be a good one though, I promise... not a game I particularly like myself, but it's pretty popular in the Atari scene. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Guess that means it isn't my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 There is nothing wrong with this pick. There is plenty of competition this week. It may not suit everyone's tastes, but it's nice to have a little variety in the HSC now and then. If you don't like the pick, then don't participate this week. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I think what would have made this a better game was a sliding "hook" and "power" meter like current bowling and golf games have. What kind of bowler throws straight shots anyway? Lining up the guy in exactly the same spot and hoping for the number generator to reward you is pretty lame But I've still enjoyed this week because I don't do that but instead just slide the guy up and hope I time it right to get the best results and leave myself with a spare opportunity or that one in a million strike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 If you don't like the pick, then don't participate this week. Simple. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I am having a bit of fun with this, honestly. New high of 192! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nice setup, phaxda. You have the same cable box I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 That's the Heavy 6er in its new living room home. Unfortunately I am getting a TON of RF interference (you can even tell from the picture) out there and I'm not sure I can put up with it. My gaming TV does not have nearly as much interference on it and I'm not sure why--maybe the more modern TV is more susceptible to it? I'm worried that when I was moving the console I may have messed something up, but I opened up the 6er and everything is firmly attached inside. And that's the only Atari my girlfriend will allow on display, seeing that it's an historical artifact and everything. The juggernaut of Comcast--I think about 80 percent of America must have that cable box by now! I got another 192. So close! Nice setup, phaxda. You have the same cable box I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I keep an old ass T.V. around (no HD or plasma) to play my Atari, NES, etc. Can't go wrong there. Back on topic: I'm starting to like Bowling a little. It's driving me mad, though. I used to only like this game when you could play two players. It was never exciting on one player mode. But, now I'm getting around to like one player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 A bit better... 197. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) Well, about a hundred or so games later, I did a little better and finally broke the 200 mark......... and I'm done for the week. Just about crapped myself with the 3 strikes in a row. 201 Edited September 29, 2007 by Blackjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 200 Finally broke the 200 mark, too. 4 strikes and the rest spares. I'm making it my mission to catch up to Deteacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theKLT Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 218 found a spot that generates three possibilities... 1. strike (15-20% of time?) 2. 4-7 spare 3. 3-6-10 spare just watched football and played until hit a few lucky strikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Uh oh...people are catching up to me...I better start playing again. At least it's been proven that you can get multiple strikes in a game. Obviously, the key is to get 2-3 strikes in a row. I had a game where I got 4 or 5 strikes, but because they weren't in a row, my final score was 199. Keep it up, guys! Catch me if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterwasp Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed1475 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) 157 Edited September 30, 2007 by ed1475 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I'll at least post something for the week. 185 Been busy at the NWCGE show. Nice show, and I had lots of fun in the 2600 championships. First place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 205 Best I could come up with. Had to drink beer with this one. After all, are you really bowling without beer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Six strikes... but missed a spare. 210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheffera Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 after numerous attempts: 182 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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