barnstorming 32.xx

[mark]

is there some sort of trick, path or turbo you use for this game? i managed to get through game 1 without hitting anything and staying at full speed and i still got 33.12.

 

for you who have got into 32.xx, what is your strategy?

 

i just don't understand how a certian path would help cause the screen is still moving at the same speed.

[JCroniger]

Do a serach on the database. There was a big thread a few mothns back. I think that the record breaking time was questioned. Someone (Thomas?) removed all the obstacles and still could not break the record.

[Goochman]

32.85 is the best one can achieve (99% correct) - you can break the 33 second barrier-

 

Keys to the game:

 

1. All movment counts time off your score - therefore if you are pixel perfect with regard to movement it will generate a better score (hint hint)

 

2. Bird patterns - there is more than 1 way to conquer the birds - the best pattern is one I didnt know until I saw it from Todd Rogers - then again I cant repeat it either

 

3. Barns and Towers - again - pixel perfect

 

Mastering these and you can break the 33 second barrier.

[ToddRogers]

Hello fellow Gamers

 

The best time ive done since the "time in question" from back in the day has now been as fast as 32.50 beyond this time im not certain even if I can improve this time.. ..........Cheers

 

Todd Mr Activision Rogers

[the 5th ghost]

I managed a 32.75 and couldn't figure out what I did differently than any other attempts. The more you tap the joystick, the more tenths of a second you lose.

 

Also, in avoiding the birds I never go to the top of the screen

 

Keep trying!

 

Doug

[Tempest]

I know after playing the game for 6 hours straight (yes that's SIX hours) I got a time of 32.xx but I don't remember how. There are alot of strange patterns you can take through the birds. Some don't look like they would work but they do.

 

Tempest

[theaveng]

1.  All movment counts time off your score -

 

 

Why?

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Why?

Because that's how it was programmed.

[D.Yancey]

Hello again fellow Barnstorming enthusiasts! Wow, Todd, you got back to 32.50 again! I was going to shoot for your previous 32.67, but 32.50 is awesome!!! Doug took out my score with a 32.75 and I'm left with 32.77. I'll have to work on this again one day! :wink:

 

Additional hint: Your joystick must be in perfect working order. Any hesitant movements or required course corrections will eat at your time also, no matter how minute.

 

Game on!

[mark]

what king of joystick is recommended? i use a TAC2.

[D.Yancey]

I just use a CX-40 Atari Standard Joystick. I think any type would be OK. I prefer one that is very "tight". It must allow precise movement and not have the least bit of hesitation in movement. ANY "jumpy" movements will cost many ticks of the time clock! Let us know how you do!