zylon Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Our 2nd challenge for the OE faithful is the classic Space Invaders. Play on game 7 (slow smart, or homing bombs). Use original systems and Atari-mfg controls. Pics preferred, but not required except for HSC wins and records. Round ends when month does. As always, game suggestions always welcome. Final scores: 12,706 Hank Rearden +5 11,869 sdamon +4 7,457 zylon +3 6,859 SINGLE TOOTH +2 Standings: sdamon - 7 Hank Rearden - 5 zylon - 3 Space Invaders.BIN Edited April 1, 2018 by zylon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 6,981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Here's a score to start things off again for me. A little easier with the trak ball. 4,600 And my game suggestion is Robotron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) 2020. Whats the OE mean? Original Equipment? I've been playing this game wrong my whole life. Still weak, but further than I've ever gotten. I sucked at this as a little kid. Edited March 23, 2018 by SINGLE TOOTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 OE means original equipment. You have to use a 5200 console and controllers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 OE means original equipment. You have to use a 5200 console and controllers. OK, good. I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 2020. Whats the OE mean? Original Equipment? I've been playing this game wrong my whole life. Still weak, but further than I've ever gotten. I sucked at this as a little kid. Yes. This is an offshoot of the 5200 HSC that I created about 5yrs ago. It's the only one of its kind here on AA where original equipment is required. We only run regular catalog games, so it also fills the niche of having something to play when the regular season game just doesn't grab you. Only real systems, Atari-mfg controls and official releases from the original production era allowed. Trackball is allowed whenever it can be used. CX52s allowed on all games. Modern flashcarts or SD loaders allowed as the only modern convenience, since that opens the full library for play. Here's a score to start things off again for me. A little easier with the trak ball. 4,600 And my game suggestion is Robotron! Good choice and also special due to our controllers. Games that are "better" and showcase the 5200s capabilities and uniqueness move to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 12,706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Why does the OP say slow smart or homing bombs? Is there a way to change it? I guess I will consult manual. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Why does the OP say slow smart or homing bombs? Is there a way to change it? I guess I will consult manual. ☺️ In the manual, the type of bombs are referred to in both terms: smart bombs, homing bombs. They mean the same thing. As long as you're on Game 7, you're fine. Meanwhile, 7,457 I play once a day when I do and get what I get. No matter what I set the TV at, the bombs from the dark invaders in the later levels of the 1st wave just can't be seen on my screen. So, it's a crapshoot how many lives I've got left by wave 2. This time, I had 1, lol. Edited March 27, 2018 by zylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Time for a new TV?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Time for a new TV?! It is new, I need an old one. Same type of thing happens in some other games like 2600 Battlezone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I recently overpaid for a PVM but it's great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I recently overpaid for a PVM but it's great! I wouldn't mind one. Where did you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 2253 Having trouble with those white blobby guys.... Not impressive at all. I stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 3410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I wouldn't mind one. Where did you get yours? A guy on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 11,869 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 6859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Im starting to really enjoy this game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Im starting to really enjoy this game Most never get past the default game on many titles, but lots of goodies are there for the bold who dig further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Way easier with the trak ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) March ends with Hank Rearden taking the win and sdamon close behind. We've also come away with a newfound game variation to add to our HSCs. Thanks to all who played and keep the originals going. Final scores: 12,706 Hank Rearden +5 11,869 sdamon +4 7,457 zylon +3 6,859 SINGLE TOOTH +2 Standings: sdamon - 11 Hank Rearden - 10 zylon - 6 SINGLE TOOTH - 2 Edited April 1, 2018 by zylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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