McKong Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 163164 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 I've not read all the posts here yet but just to report back I've posted a fully working XEX version on the first post and I've linked to a working ATR version too! Had a couple of goes 67K, 62K when testing, then after getting over the shock of how scared I still am of the Qix I managed a respectable 221,776 (played on the 30 second timer, not that it wasn't difficult enough already!) - See 1st post for details of handicapping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Already got Qix running over in 5200-land. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) I read the instructions and learned what it means to go slow, plus that I got a sensational ~95% coverage. Qix - 82457 pts 93369 pts Edited February 3, 2018 by carlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusakat Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 By no means my last try, but here's my first stab: 29,739. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 399,356 blew it on 9x before making the big pay day TRBB's QIX TIPS Here's how I play for anyone wanting some tips (there are probably many other good ways too)... Use the quick draw to make your structure: go up then across, make a T shape (a high T is good too - no that wasn't a joke but It could have been!) Fill in larger areas with the slow draw to get the higher points When you get two Qix (it was called the Qix!) do this as well and keep sub dividing and split them when you can - bank an area without hitting the threahold first if you can. I try and build up the multiplier on my first 2 lives and take the points on my last life by going for a big fill % You can also bank blocks of screeen as as you increase the multiplier. Use the slow draw (fire held) to move after a fill - you can hold the stick ready to move and this way you have a second to react and abort if needed. Also use this to draw slowly somewhere safe to avoid a lot of sparx or to keep on the edges when under pressure. Try and avoid drawing lots of little bits and keep you edges clean so you have more time to react to the sparx. Get on with it, if you are on the 40 timer you can usually complete the screen before too many sparx appear. Have fun, it's a great game. We'll not have a bonus game again this time and make the Winter Olympics (Round 3) an extended round - I need to get planning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gury Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 My current high score: 88691 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graywest Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) A bit of improvement... 146,474 Edited February 4, 2018 by graywest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 We have enough scores for our first table! I should be able to get bluecat to have a go on this one If you've not seen it I've posted a working XEX version on the first post and some tips on Post #31 (above). Be sure to read the first post re handicapping for this round QIX first tables 1st therealbountybob 399,356 12pts 2nd McKong 163,164 11pts 3rd graywest 146,474 10pts 4th RedThunder 99,560 9pts 5th carlsson 93,369 9pts 6th Gury 88,691 8pts 7th Deteacher 79,628 7pts 8th Sikor 59,929 6pts 9th jblenkle 56,912 5pts 10th Nikon 54,955 4pts 11th RT's Dad 42,925 3pts 12th pusakat 29,739 2pts 13th Mangia Boy 1,000 2pts (provisional score) p.s. RT does your dad have a nickname he wants to use here? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecat Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 49,929 :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Wow how am I second, I'm crap at this game! I guess that won't last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Qix: 1320493 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 ^^ And still that is only 1/8 of your previous personal best, I see from old threads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 ^^ And still that is only 1/8 of your previous personal best, I see from old threads. Somebody was at the door and unfortunately, I forgot to pause the game. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKong Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 288133 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Somebody was at the door and unfortunately, I forgot to pause the game. :/ It was me I figure I might make 1,000,000 one day so let's see if we can give you a 50% of your score challenge this time Dope you can go for looping the scoreboard and see what happens to it?! Ahh you missed HSC Champs are playing on the 30 second timer (Option/F4) not that that will slow you down much!! You can go for 10 if you get bored, and I'll add in a separate entry to the HSC Ratings and Records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Wow how am I second, I'm crap at this game! I guess that won't last long 1 day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'll pass. In emulation, this version is stupid fast. Even 1st screen is nightmare, unless I run speed at 50%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I did 102.022 points. Sleepy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'll pass. In emulation, this version is stupid fast. Even 1st screen is nightmare, unless I run speed at 50%. Emulator users can change the video settings to PAL and then you have a slower game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dope Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just to be sure, is changing emulation speed to 190% is acceptable or not? (game is really slow and I would love to speed it up) @trbb: - After 9999999 it crashes on one version or goes back to 0000000 on another - 50%? Deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just to be sure, is changing emulation speed to 190% is acceptable or not? (game is really slow and I would love to speed it up) @trbb: - After 9999999 it crashes on one version or goes back to 0000000 on another - 50%? Deal. No sorry 100% speed only. You can play on NTSC mode though for a faster game. And don't forget the 30 sparx timer I think the balance of speed between your movement and the Qix is perfect and deliberately weighted to make it a tense game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Both Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Hey, Iḿ still in No Smartphone at the moment, so it's difficult to post a picture yet. But I had a run with 73xxxsomething. Proofs will follow Stefan Edited February 6, 2018 by Stefan Both 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Emulator users can change the video settings to PAL and then you have a slower game I'll have to remember to try this one next time I'm near a real A8. Could be wrong, but I just don't remember it being 2x the 5200 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Hm. I've only played on my PAL 130XE so far and while it isn't super fast, it is enough for me. I must bring out my NTSC 800 or try emulation to see how much faster it is on that. If the 5200 game is half as fast, it must be crawling along, almost like a turn based strategy game? Edited February 6, 2018 by carlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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