+cvga Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Some of these, like Seaquest and Ice Hockey, I have always been able to achieve the patch scores rather easily. However others like Crackpots and Dolphin I haven't even come close to achieving. Has anyone ever achieved all the scores for Grand Prix? I've gotten the first race several times, but never any of the others. I've always found it so hard to remember where all the gaps are after the first bridge. I know (years and years ago when Grand Prix was a new game) I was able to beat the time on at least 3 of the levels. I played for a few minutes earlier this week though and failed to get the needed time by about 1 second on game 1 (I didn't even play the others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Well... Got my first patch. Not pretty but got the job done with Chopper Command. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 170,334 In Pitfall 2. Collected everything except a few gold bars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Ugggggh!! I hate those carts!!!! Scraped by with 35,300. Whew!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 You probably got bored and lost your concentration. According to the manual the difficulty stops ramping up after the sixth group of tanks, and then it just gets very repetitive. The third or fourth time I played Laser Blast I figured out the timing and then I could just keep on playing. I stopped at about 200,000 points or so because it felt like I had been playing forever and I was just plain bored. I think earning a patch in Laser Blast is more of a test of your mental endurance than of your skill. Has anyone here had the patience to actually play this to 1,000,000? I did it before. I Even got the patch, But I lost it and the picture somehow over all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Barely eclipsed 15 grand in River Raid and a 9-2 thrashing over the computer in Ice Hockey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Count me in for the Activision Explorers' Club. 87,761 in Pitfall! for my 6th patch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 36.66 in Sky Jinks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 52,170 in Spider Fighter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Added a third patch tonight, joining my Starmaster patches! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Patch #9. Officially a "Megamaniac!!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staalwart Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hello everyone! I presume an actual console and cart is required in order to achieve these "virtual patches"? I mean, no emulation allowed in playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey.shake Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hello everyone! I presume an actual console and cart is required in order to achieve these "virtual patches"? I mean, no emulation allowed in playing? Well, it's not my thread, but I've got no ethical problem with emulation. As long as you're not screwing with the gameplay settings and whatnot. But what's the consensus on alternate controllers? D-pads and the like? I'm playing with my trusty CX-40, but what say the mob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hello everyone! I presume an actual console and cart is required in order to achieve these "virtual patches"? I mean, no emulation allowed in playing? cvga is the OP in this thread and the one to make the rules. I guarantee emulation is allowed. Just no use of save states, and cheats therefore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Well, it's not my thread, but I've got no ethical problem with emulation. As long as you're not screwing with the gameplay settings and whatnot. But what's the consensus on alternate controllers? D-pads and the like? I'm playing with my trusty CX-40, but what say the mob? I hope there's nothing against alternate controllers. I'm using my vintage WICO "bat" stick, just like the one I had as a kid BITD. I bought this one new-old-stock and never opened last summer. According to the date stamped inside, it was made in January 1983. Thats' gonna have to count in my book, lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 And boom! SEAQUEST patch is mine! I was on a real roll through 70K - I still had four subs in reserve and started getting a little cocky. I SO wish someone was making and selling repro patches to display in my Nerd Lounge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 cvga is the OP in this thread and the one to make the rules. I guarantee emulation is allowed. Just no use of save states, and cheats therefore. It's our thread and our rules. I like to be inclusive and see more people enjoying the thread. I see no issues with emulation. I do agree that you shouldn't use saves or other cheats. I hope there's nothing against alternate controllers. I'm using my vintage WICO "bat" stick, just like the one I had as a kid BITD. I bought this one new-old-stock and never opened last summer. According to the date stamped inside, it was made in January 1983. Thats' gonna have to count in my book, lol! No issues with alternative controllers as long as they aren't giving you an unfair advantage (via programmable keys, etc). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It's our thread and our rules. I like to be inclusive and see more people enjoying the thread. I see no issues with emulation. I do agree that you shouldn't use saves or other cheats. No issues with alternative controllers as long as they aren't giving you an unfair advantage (via programmable keys, etc). Awesome!! Works for me. I'm having a blast with this so far!! I'm working on Stampede and keep getting 2,500 to 2,900. The black angus cows are always the ones that throw the wrench in your progress. > X ( I like to see more people chime in on this as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Finally got around to posting my River Raid qualifying score... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I remember when I first got Plaque Attack way back in the day, I qualified for the patch on the first play. I couldn't believe it. I still have the patch. I was no superstar player, that is for sure, so that must have been an easy score to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I remember when I first got Plaque Attack way back in the day, I qualified for the patch on the first play. I couldn't believe it. I still have the patch. I was no superstar player, that is for sure, so that must have been an easy score to get. I usually get 25,000 to 30,000 on Plaque Attack. It's awkward how you change the direction you want to face when firing the toothpaste. The food gets so insane after the first waves of them. I hate the cherries and strawberries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 50,370 in Seaquest!! Gets serious once you hit 40,000 points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugobrandon Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 After all the heartbreaking news from Charleston, noon on a Thursday seemed like a good time to start this quest. Thanks for coordinating this break from reality! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 WHEEEEEEW DOGGIES!!!! Giddyup! Hey saddle up there everyone cause I got 3,278 in Stampede there pardner!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 It's interesting to see that list with all of the patch scores together. I guess I never really paid much attention, but I didn't realize how low some of them were. 40k on Frostbite? 45k on Megamania? 35k on Keystone? 3k on Kaboom? Maybe I'm not being very objective because I had these games growing up, but man, those are not difficult targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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