Ze_ro Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Important Note: This weeks competition is over and no further scores will be accepted. Your initial task is to guide the Sky Diver onto the landing pad. Your ultimate task is to score more points than your opponent. To hit the landing pad and score points you must: Release the Sky Diver from the airplane. Open the parachute. Control the downward drift of the Sky Diver. Land squarely on the pad at the bottom of the screen. Game Information Game Name: Sky Diver Released By: Atari, 1978 Left Difficulty: B / Novice - Slow Planes Right Difficulty: N/A Game Mode: Game 1 Chosen By: toymailman 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 is Wednesday December 10th at 1:00 AM (CST). Current High Scores 99 (Omegamatrix) [+11]99 (jjd) [+11]99 (Deteacher) [+11] 98 (aftermac) [+10] 97 (DarthCalvin) [+9]97 (toymailman) [+9] 96 (ClassicGMR) [+8]96 (darthkur) [+8] 85 (Mister VCS) [+7] 76 (LarcenTyler) [+6] 62 (Impaler_26) [+5] 44 (Kurt_Woloch) [+4] Best Tips LarcenTyler [+2] Challenges None yet TwinGalaxies Top 3 (Game 1, Difficulty B)99 (8 different people) Current Standings toymailman [137] Deteacher [129] DarthCalvin [98] darthkur [83] aftermac [81] jjd [60] SpiceWare [52] the 5th ghost [47] Hornpipe2 [47] Impaler_26 [44] Kurt_Woloch [40] Nathan Strum [30] Mister VCS [28] Zoyx [22] LarcenTyler [20] Spector [20] Jess Ragan [14] iangamer [14] homerwannabee [11] midnight magicman [11] LoneWolfSeth [11] shadow460 [11] ClassicGMR [10] Random Terrain [10] maf [9] Omegamatrix [8] missioncontrol [8] SeaGtGruff [8] chuckwalla [7] LS_Dracon [7] LaserHawk3000 [7] phaxda [5] vintagegamecrazy [4] rheffera [2] ratfink [2] Yar76 [1] Artlover [1] Scoring Points in Sky Diver Score extra points by opening your parachute later. You lose 4 points every time your skydiver crashes into the ground. Hints and Tips The ManualAs always, you really should read the manual. In case you don't have the manual, AtariAge has a scanned copy and a typed copyavailable online. While the manual doesn't provide any specific hints, I highly suggest you read it, as the gameplay here is somewhat unusual.LarcenTyler-Keep an eye on the wind indicator. The more it points in one direction the less you'll be able to steer against it. Meaning that if the wind is pointing in one direction fully, you won't be able to move against it. You can move into it to remain in a straight downfall, but your best bet is to jump so that you're blown towards the target once your chute opens.-Try to open your parachute a little after the halfway mark. Be careful, though, since if you wait too long, your parachute won't open at all.-Also remember that in order for it to count as having touched the target, both of the parachutist's feet have to be on the target. This isn't horseshoes, people!jjdThe left side of the landing pad is more forgiving than the right. Your foot can be one pixel off of the pad on the left but must be completely on the pad on the right in order to score points. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 96 That's the best I have patience for. At least this one is easier than Wing War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) Edit: 96 now. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of perfect scores this week. Edited December 4, 2008 by Omegamatrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) My first score (no pic at the moment): 97-0. I'll either post a pic of this one tonight, or just wait and see if I can get the perfect 99-0 score and post that. Edited December 4, 2008 by Deteacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_Woloch Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 OK, here's my best so far... 44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) 66 Points, not bad. You might want to add that every time your skydiver crashes into the ground, you get a 4 point penalty to your score. My personal tips: -Keep an eye on the wind indicator. The more it points in one direction the less you'll be able to steer against it. Meaning that if the wind is pointing in one direction fully, you won't be able to move against it. You can move into it to remain in a straight downfall, but your best bet is to jump so that you're blown towards the target once your chute opens. -Try to open your parachute a little after the halfway mark. Be careful, though, since if you wait too long, your parachute won't open at all. -Also remember that in order for it to count as having touched the target, both of the parachutist's feet have to be on the target. This isn't horseshoes, people! Edited December 4, 2008 by LarcenTyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 96 Well DC you were asking for an old classic. I've gotten to 66 twice so far, before finishing both games with three 10's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Cool, one of my picks made it! This is some simple classic Atari gaming. 91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjd Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) My best so far is 93 97 It was surprisingly difficult to get from 97 to 99. 99 One tip... The left side of the landing pad is more forgiving than the right. Your foot can be one pixel off of the pad on the left but must be completely on the pad on the right in order to score points. Edited December 5, 2008 by jjd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Up to 98 now, came so damn close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 And just like that, BOOM there it is!! 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 And here's my perfect score: 99-0! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 97-0 Woo! Another shutout!! Kinda sucks... game before this I had an 88 then tried to open the parachute too late and got an 84... At least if I don't get a 99 I can take comfort in knowing that I can't finish any worse than 3rd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hmmm...how many sky divers are people getting? I am counting 9 during my games. The highest point total I can get on a single dive is 11. To get a 99 I need perfect on all dives. It is tough for me. Also, I'm not losing 4 points when my diver crashes; it simply counts for 0. Are there different ROMS floating around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Maybe there is another version, I dunno... Oh, and getting slightly better with 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hmmm...how many sky divers are people getting? I am counting 9 during my games. The highest point total I can get on a single dive is 11. To get a 99 I need perfect on all dives. It is tough for me. Also, I'm not losing 4 points when my diver crashes; it simply counts for 0. Are there different ROMS floating around? Just nine divers. Yep, you have to get them all to land perfect. Just takes pratice. The game should deduct 4 points if you miss the go splat. I'm not talking about missing the pad; I'm talking about crashing in the ground. If your doesn't then maybe there is an alternate rom. Can you verify that yours doesn't? Try a few of the difficult switches. If it is an alternate I offer my services to help you dump it. Also it will not deduct points if you are already at zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Okay, it plays normal. I lost 4 points when I crashed in open space and did not have the parachute open. You guys are really good and consistent. I've got to 93, but still can't get perfect all the time yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) double post... Edited December 7, 2008 by Impaler_26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 This game is a nice change of pace after the unbelievable frustrating Wing War! First try: 62-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Getting closer. 95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCalvin Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 96 Well DC you were asking for an old classic. I've gotten to 66 twice so far, before finishing both games with three 10's. Yeah, got my wish. Now if I could just stop crashing... I've done 99 before, it will happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 96 so, so, close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCalvin Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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