High Score Club Week 34: Gopher

[keilbaca]

Gophers have launched a merciless assault on your carrot patch. Grab your shovel and fill those holes before they tunnel out and eat your choice carrots. With no time to run back to the barn for more seeds to plant, it's a good thing that crazy duck keeps flying by dropping them. But it's awfully tricky to catch a seed, plant it, and still keep those persistent Gophers away. Just when you think everything's under control, they get faster and hungrier! Take a deep breath, and let the battle begin!

 

Game Information
Left Difficulty	B - Smart Gopher
Right Difficulty	B - Smart Gopher
Game Mode	Game 3 - Single player; no seed planting.
Chosen By	ToddRogers

 

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 will be approximately Sunday, December 12th at midnight (CST). In case you haven't already done so, please read the High Score Club rules. There is other useful information contained in that previous link, including a list of previous High Score Club games!

 

If you don't have a copy of this game, you can find the ROM at the AtariAge Profile Page for this game. You can also find such things as a typed copy of the manual, reviews, screenshots, and other information at that link.

 

If you are not a member of the High Score Club, but would like to be, then all you have to do is post a reply saying so, and I'll add you to the list!

 

Next week's game will be chosen by Happy_Dude Please send me a Private Message letting me know which game (and difficulty settings) you've chosen as soon as possible, Happy_Dude!

 

High Scores [*] 700,280 (ToddRogers) +12 [*] 34,960 (Christophero Sly)+8: (Default Settings)

• 829,440 (Todd Rogers)
  [*]36,280 (Curtis Hepworth)
  [*]23,180 (Ron Corcoran)
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Score Statistics

 

Current Standings [*]the 5th ghost [193] [*]keilbaca [171] [*]Jeffy Arensmeyer [167] [*]sku_u [129] [*]Ze_ro [99] [*]jedijeff [80] [*]Malc74 [72] [*]Fellow Atari Man [69] [*]Keir [51] [*]bobafett07728 [51] [*]Saldo [49] [*]Stingray [48] [*]Chris++ [44] [*]tin [43] [*]Goochman [43] [*]no attack [36] [*]Shannon [32] [*]bjk7382 [29] [*]Robert M [29] [*]gospeedde [26] [*]khryssun [25] [*]elviticus [24] [*]KaeruYojimbo [24] [*]stayrunner [24] [*]cuteycat2 [23] [*]NintendoDieScreaming [23] [*]taxman [23] [*]LarcenTyler [22] [*]Thomas Jentzsch [22] [*]crsdawg [22] [*]Numan [19] [*]Christophero Sly [18] [*]kemsted [18] [*]homerwannabee [17] [*]The 8th Passenger [17] [*]Tsukasa [15] [*]Kurushimi [15] [*]HermChase [13] [*]Cybergoth [13] [*]NovaXpress [12] [*]Blackjack [8] [*]dykesr [7] [*]mikeftrevino [7] [*]NE146 [7] [*]Lord Thag [6] [*]EricDeLee [6] [*]Paul Slocum [6] [*]mvigor [6] [*]StanJr [5] [*]video game addict [5] [*]DeV0 [4] [*]therealred5 [4]		[*]davepesc [3] [*]128bytes [3] [*]BlackAtarian [3] [*]maibock [2] [*]Nateo [2] [*]Sora [2] [*]FireTiger [2] [*]A2600 [1] [*]chrisbid [1] [*]Gamemaster_ca_2003 [1] [*]Scooterb23 [1] [*]vb_master [1] [*]filmjax [0] [*]InanimateCarbonRod [0] [*]Kepone [0] [*]shining slade [0] [*]Saikyo [0] [*]Dan Iacovelli [0] [*]moycon [0] [*]gamerz [0] [*]LU8 [0] [*]fsuinnc [0] [*]iguana [0] [*]Luigi301 [0] [*]Albert [0] [*]pmpddytim [0] [*]karnov [0] [*]pitfallaimee [0] [*]Happy_Dude [0] [*]Kialan [0] [*]xmetalhedx [0] [*]Gateway [0] [*]Adrian M [0] [*]intvgene [0] [*]ScottHuggins [0] [*]jeepnut24 [0] [*]figgler [0] [*]sabeen557 [0] [*]Old_Atarian [0] [*]hobbles [0] [*]liquid_sky [0] [*]RadioFSoftware [0] [*]Spirantho [0] [*]johnnywc [0] [*]AcidTone [0] [*]chadtower [0] [*]PaulEMoz [0] [*]BigFairy321 [0] [*]atari_wizard [0] [*]Xot [0] [*]lost child [0] [*]Bunsen [0] [*]Big Player [0]
Standings are current as of the beginning of this week, and do NOT include points from this week's game. If you think there has been a mistake in any of the scoring, please contact me.

 

Member List

Happy_Dude, video game addict, Spirantho, bobafett07728, mikeftrevino, Paul Slocum, fsuinnc, Gamemaster_ca_2003, Robert M, DeV0, Gateway, Mendon, Fretwobbler, PaulEMoz, killersquirel, shining slade, chadtower, gospeedde, stayrunner, Big Player, Swingtown, Chris++, hotpants, hobbles, taxman, Ze_ro, maibock, moycon, somePUNK, Saldo, Stingray, Kepone, xmetalhedx, chrisbid, Kialan, Jeffy Arensmeyer, Keir, ToddRogers, Numan, iguana, LU8, jeepnut24, Albert, Tsukasa, Adrian M, dykesr, EricDeLee, Thomas Jentzsch, The 8th Passenger, the 5th ghost, Bunsen, atari_wizard, jedijeff, davepesc, maximebeauvais, buzzguy, bjk7382, khryssun, HermChase, wiz21mx, karnov, Goochman, NE146, keilbaca, vb_master, Sora, Malc74, sabeen557, 128bytes, Fellow Atari Man, liquid_sky, InanimateCarbonRod, Krazy_kamino, pmpddytim, cuteycat2, kemsted, Xot, Scooterb23, elviticus, Dan Iacovelli, LarcenTyler, RadioFSoftware, sku_u, no attack, Kurushimi, Blackjack, fedechab, gamerz, mvigor, Nateo, Cybergoth, A2600, Lord Thag, homerwannabee, filmjax, lost child

 

Scoring Points in Gopher

Each Gopher bonked = 100 points Each section of tunnel filled = 20 points

Score Rolls? - Unknown, let us know if you can do it!

 

Hints and Tips

As always, you really should read the manual. What's that? You don't have the manual? Well, then you can always check out this typed copy of the manual hosted right here at AtariAge. What's that? You're too lazy to click that link? Well, here's the hints that is provided in the manual: - Stay somewhat centered in the carrot patch, and slightly move back and forth with movement of the Gopher - but don't follow him. He can move much quicker than you and also will appear on one side and then the other. Move out cautiously but quickly, and fill the nearest hole that is up to the surface - maybe only partially because you have to get back to protecting your carrots. - Bonking: This very strategic and satisfying game- play technique could be the answer to that multidigit score! You can Bonk the Gopher on the head as he emerges from his hole or anywhere above ground as he runs for a carrot. This is the most rewarding accomplishment as you receive 100 points for bonking and can manage enough time for a chuckle before your next bonk! Timing and accurate positioning is the key to bonking. - Planting: This can be tricky but the best approach is - stay cool! Don't panic when the seed is dropped. Keep one eye on the Gopher; and, meanwhile, position the farmer approximately under the falling seed. Then, make your last fine tuned adjustments by tapping the joystick the appropriate direction to catch the seed. - IMPORTANT: If only one carrot remains and you have a choice between bonking and planting, by all means BONK; if you lose that last carrot, it's back to shoveling out the barn. - By the way, it is possible to catch a seed, bonk a Gopher, and then plant the seed. If you manage to do this, you can probably also pat your head and rub your tummy while hanging by your knees. Anyway - HAPPY BONKING!! (the manual)

- The missle command trick works here. Only guard one carrot. Be quick though, this game is all about reflexes. - If you are having trouble killing the gopher, aim for his nose. Head shots count! If you hit his body, you'll miss him. - Concentrate on one side. Followed by my first tip, say the carrot you left is the the farthest left one. Only fill the holes to the left of this carrot, and keep guard of the carrot from the right side. But, don't go to the right side and start filling in holes, because then you are too far away from the carrot to protect it. (keilbaca)

my best technique? I let the gopher dig all he wants, don't even bother with filling the holes back, and then follow him to whatever hole he's picking out and smack him in the head (Osbo)

 

Good luck everyone!

 

--Keilbaca

[keilbaca]

Well, I played this for several hrs and the best i could do is 9520.

[Dan Iacovelli]

well, it looks like I have to go back to emulator to play this game.

[Goochman]

3160

 

Ummmmmm......not a 'classic' by any means Todd

[Malc74]

Having a job sucks. No free time to play games! Anyway, after a couple of quick blasts at this, er, interesting game I managed 3680.

[Osbo]

10220 this game it's fun )

[dvdguy]

Man I love this game but it just sucks on emulation. Oh well, its the best I can do without the cart. First try: 4180

[dvdguy]

Ahhh, getting back into the swing of this one: 8460

[Keir]

I won't let you pass me bobafett! Unfortunately, I don't seem to be very good at this game.

 

3,480

[Keir]

Wait a minute... I just checked the past few weeks, and it seems that bobafett should be 10th place, and I should be 11th since he got to 51 points before I did. So what I should have said is, "Look out bobafett!"

[Dan Iacovelli]

first score: 2140 not much but it's a start

[Lauren Tyler]

Off to a steady start. I guess I have to 'gopher' it next time.

(Yeah it was awful, so shoot me!)

[Osbo]

11340, a bit better...

[gospeedde]

I got 5,040 so far.

[khryssun]

Hard game...2,080

[keilbaca]

Well, turns out that my Promo Atari 2600 decided to act up on me, sometimes it randomly goes black and white... I have no idea why this does it, but it does. Also, turns out that never bothered to check the difficulty switch, it was set to A because of Asteriods . Anyways, here's my score, in black and white... stupid promo atari...

 

19,800

[Dan Iacovelli]

I noticed that you skipped my score in the standings(also I had a second score in last weeks game and that wasn't changed whats up with that))

[keilbaca]

Whoops.. my bad... updating now.

[Goochman]

I played this again due to Keilbacas request - 3220 - I like Oink better

[keilbaca]

Damn hand cramps.

 

50760

[Dan Iacovelli]

first score: 2140 not much but it's a start

 

getting better(but not by much): 2540

[no attack]

6140 will be my first entry. This game should be ported to PS2...

[no attack]

21,240

[Blackjack]

Fun game....... first entry 2,500

[keilbaca]

Alright no one posted tips, so I'm gonna.

 

- The missle command trick works here. Only guard one carrot. Be quick though, this game is all about reflexes.

 

- If you are having trouble killing the gopher, aim for his nose. Head shots count! If you hit his body, you'll miss him.

 

- Concentrate on one side. Followed by my first tip, say the carrot you left is the the farthest left one. Only fill the holes to the left of this carrot, and keep guard of the carrot from the right side. But, don't go to the right side and start filling in holes, because then you are too far away from the carrot to protect it.