a8isa1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I sympathize with you. I don't play new games without motivation. When I say "new" games, I'm referring to games that are new to me. I've only played in the Atari 8-Bit HSC for the last couple of years, and this past season was the first time I played every game and every round. I've looked at the games played over the years, and they do seem to be cycled through on a semi-regular basis. There's a good reason for this: good games are a known quantity. We enjoy playing them. Just like re-watching a favorite movie, there is something very comforting about re-playing a favorite game. It takes effort to discover (well, to play) new games. Whether a game is from 1982 or 2016-- if you've never played it before, then it's new. Part of the joy that I've discovered in the HSC is that even games that we think we know, we don't really know well until we dig into them. Such was the case with "Donkey Kong Junior" this last season. I've always been fond of that game... but playing it again and again (and never actually getting better at it, sad to say!) made me see deeper into it's mechanics. I could actually see more. "Donkey Kong Junior" is certainly not a new game to me-- I even have fairly fond memories of playing the game in the early 80s. However, the game became new when I dived into it and really tried to play it to the best of my ability. That's the genius of playing for a high score. It's not about the score; it's about the goal of attaining a score. Any score. Your best score. Throughout the High Score Club season I've discovered that previously-played games and new games all merge into one category: a fun way to share a passion for classic gaming with other like-minded players. New or old, good or bad, poor graphics or amazing effects, the results are the same when we're all sharing the experience. So, forget about the score and focus on the playing, for the fun lies deep within us. I already knew I'd be swimming against the current I probably hinted at my wish a couple of other times over the years with no success. I'm going to suggest an alternate plan. Here goes. Each player can A) pick his/her own bonus game. It's worth 1 point at least (see below) B) or the player can take on someone else's bonus game. Each player that joins in such a challenge adds 1 more point to the points available. For example, if 3 players are contesting a game then the points are awarded 3, 2, and 1, highest scorer to lowest. One Bonus game only per player. We don't want the bonus contests to upset the current HSC game -A8isA1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Some good discussion A8/Bally, nice to hear what people want it's always tricky trying to keep everyone happy - for the last few seasons we have not played a game that was played in the previous season this is partly to keep it fresh and also help some of us forget the nuances of the games so we can re-learn them next time we play. Last year Food Fight, Whirlinurd, Robix (2011), Ramp Rage and Gravity (Brand New!) , The Great Return of the Penguins (2014), Duck Arrow Balloon (!), Up Up and Away, The Goonies, Pole Position X, Pitfall II, PAD, Hobgoblin, Ghastly Night, Ghostly Goblins, Aliens, Castle Crisis, Chiseler, Flop Super Ball, Live Wire 2, Plattermania and Sneakers all made their HSC debuts - this must be a record for new stuff!. I know on the polls some games get thrown under the HSC 8-bit bus, but sometimes I am genuinely surprised by what wins. I try to have a variety of game types on each poll and to support some of the new developments. Sometimes will have special poll "Best Game Not Played in the HSC before" or "New Games" etc to ensure these get a chance. We've had special rounds where players can pick a game each or bonus games too - we'll do something like this after a few rounds. If a game is not 'enough' for two weeks play we will have a bonus game and the odd extended time theme round perhaps. I just might be tempted to put all 5 of a players suggestions into a poll as the season progresses too p.s. Last season I tried to keep the scoring tight - to stop the top players hoovering up all the bonus points - with more players it's not such a problem. Checkout the Round Length Poll everyone Edited January 25, 2016 by therealbountybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Hello everyone, thanks for the reminder realbountybob! There are so many great games, but my collection has dwindled to a handful of cartridges . So I'll suggest those and add a few I'd like to add if my collection were to grow again. 1. Donkey Kong 2. Joust 3. Pac-Man 4. Shamus 5. Pacific Coast Highway 6. Preppie II 7. Donkey Kong Jr. 8. Monezuma's Revenge 9. Basketball 10. Venture 11. Super Pac-Man 12. Jr. Pac-Man 13. Beef Drop 14. ET Phone Home Edited January 29, 2016 by littleman jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorfy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 5 suggestions: Gorf Quasimodo Montezumas Revenge Moon Patrol Robotron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariron82 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Here are five 'desert island' XL titles in my top 20 --- Mr. Do! Shamus: Case II Boulder Dash Electrician Into The Eagles Nest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 River Raid Moon Patrol Joust Pac-Man Robotron: 2084 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 one more: Carnival Massacre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hey gang, bad news...decided in my game room "revamp" to unhook & put away my 800XL due to lack of use. I was actually planning to type in a bunch of magazine games over the winter, but it didnt happen & now Spring has sprung. I will def. consider play in future contests. Sorry, & play on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hey gang, bad news...decided in my game room "revamp" to unhook & put away my 800XL due to lack of use. I was actually planning to type in a bunch of magazine games over the winter, but it didnt happen & now Spring has sprung. I will def. consider play in future contests. Sorry, & play on! Thanks for letting us know, don't leave it too long - join in anytime you feel the urge for some 8-bit Atari I see a few people are topping up their 5 games if any have already been played - a good idea We'll stick to the player's selection polls for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) One more game: The Official Frogger I own the John Harris tape version (600XL with 1010) Tape is dead... Edited September 4, 2016 by Mister-VCS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdh Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 My five picks: Gauntletak Bubble Trouble Demon Attack Revenge II Kangaroo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 @trbb, i thinking about strange round with... Pinballs made with PCS (Pinball Construction Set) - it is many tables, many strange and more strangers Maybe short round with 10-15 pinball set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Have we played Moon Patrol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Have we played Moon Patrol ? Not yet, it's been runner up a few times so I'll put it in the next poll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 kwel ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Blue Max and Ghostbusters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Blue Max and Ghostbusters If you play in the current round and tell me which 4 (or 5) from your list you would like to plat they will go in the next game poll (we played Blue Max recently but 2001 could go in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 If you play in the current round and tell me which 4 (or 5) from your list you would like to plat they will go in the next game poll (we played Blue Max recently but 2001 could go in) By your command! Don't own Blue Max 2001. Still waiting for my "Ghostbuster-tape" from the UK - hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 By your command! Don't own Blue Max 2001. Still waiting for my "Ghostbuster-tape" from the UK - hope it works Get a SIO2SD then you'll have access to 100s of games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 If you play in the current round and tell me which 4 (or 5) from your list you would like to plat they will go in the next game poll (we played Blue Max recently but 2001 could go in) Carnival Massacre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Carnival Massacre! ok so tell me which 4 games you want in the poll (excluding Blue Max) and I'll put it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Pac-Man, Carnival Massacre, Robotron, River Raid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 One more game: The Official Frogger I own the John Harris tape version (600XL with 1010) Tape is dead... Try copying it from tape to tape unless it's shredded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Try copying it from tape to tape unless it's shredded Surprise! Frogger (16K) is now working! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister-VCS Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sent my 1010 to hell! I am a proud owner of a 600XL with 1064 and 1050 now! We should play Ghostbusters soon! $$$$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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