Rickster8 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 15 hours ago, INTELLIVISION SPARTAN said: I played one game just for fun ... and by mistake I hit 126,700. This is my last game ... promise !! Dude you play as many Space Armada games as you want. That's what this is ALL about...... ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakecortex Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Here's my super low new personal best! Still happy with myself, haha. 12,150 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Rickster8 said: I just ran a 3:16 my best time yet AND still that's 10 seconds (which in racing is an eternity) behind your time of 3:06..... I tried using the blue car. It's like trying to tame a wild horse, lol ? I won’t start Auto Racing for a while. Maybe mid-week. I have to remind myself what course # 2 looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just saw a clip.... Oh ya... Course 2 is pretty Brutal !!! 2,3 and 4 are very tough. # 1 and # 5 are straight forward. Especially course # 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Ok I found my Flashback to test Space Armada. Here’s what I found: the right border of the screen is missing, The colors are a little off, the sounds are a little off, and the controller is like a “dollar-store” Copy of the original controllers..... apart from that, it’s IDENTICAL ... ... I guess it’s a substitute, but not my cup of tea 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player One Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) I like the flashback controllers. I don’t see anything wrong them. Unfortunately my flashback died but now I have one of the controllers connected to my Mac to use with emulation (Open Emu). The soft rubber side buttons are much more comfortable especially for a game like space armada Edited July 26, 2020 by Player One 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Player One said: I like the flashback controllers. I don’t see anything wrong them. Unfortunately my flashback died but now I have one of the controllers connected to my Mac to use with emulation (Open Emu). The soft rubber side buttons are much more comfortable especially for a game like space armada You’re right... there’s nothing wrong with the controller if that’s the one you’re used to. For me every tiny difference in the controller affects my game-play. I’m just so used to the original controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player One Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I prefer to use original hardware but I can’t handle the side buttons for Space Armada. I tried it but switched over midway. They kill my hands! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I’m officially taking a knee on Space Armada. Congratulations Rickster !!! And if someone beats my second place, great on you.... I had a really good game going there. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 8th and FINAL Entry - So I got this CRAZY score in the middle of the contest, more towards the beginning actually. I didn't post it until now because that would have killed the fun of the build up.... ? I knew this one was the end and that other very good scores would come so wanted to keep this one for the final day. Got to the 23rd screen and I absolutely obliterated the red saucer in this one. I think I may have heard him crying a little bit. hahahahahaha ???. I ran outta guys so they didn't land on the Earth. ? I've waited 2 years for a Space Armada contest to pop up. I missed the one in May because I was really sick (not from Covid). Thanks guys, this was a BLAST!!! ? 248,220 Edited July 27, 2020 by Rickster8 Formatting 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 50 minutes ago, Player One said: I prefer to use original hardware but I can’t handle the side buttons for Space Armada. I tried it but switched over midway. They kill my hands! 100%.... the side buttons on the original controller give my index finger nerve damage....Lol...... So I do 100% see your point! but my main frustration with the flashback is the depth of pressing the disc. On the original, I press the disc 2 mm... on the flashback it only presses down 1 mm, And that part frustrates me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: 8th and FINAL Entry - So I got this CRAZY score in the middle of the contest, more towards the beginning actually. I didn't post it until now because that would have killed the fun of the build up.... ? I knew this one was the end and that other very good scores would come so wanted to keep this one for the final day. Got to the 23rd screen and I absolutely obliterated the red saucer in this one. I think I may have heard him crying a little bit. hahahahahaha ???. I ran outta guys so they didn't land on the Earth. ? I've waited 2 years for a Space Armada contest to pop up. I missed the one in May because I was really sick (not from Covid). Thanks guys, this was a BLAST!!! ? 248220 Holeeeeeee shit !!!!!!!!!!! What a score!!!!!!! Good on you for concealing it! That was the right decision. You definitely are the King of Space Armada !!!!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I honestly can’t imagine getting any score over 30,000. Kudos to guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: 8th and FINAL Entry - So I got this CRAZY score in the middle of the contest, more towards the beginning actually. I didn't post it until now because that would have killed the fun of the build up.... ? I knew this one was the end and that other very good scores would come so wanted to keep this one for the final day. Got to the 23rd screen and I absolutely obliterated the red saucer in this one. I think I may have heard him crying a little bit. hahahahahaha ???. I ran outta guys so they didn't land on the Earth. ? I've waited 2 years for a Space Armada contest to pop up. I missed the one in May because I was really sick (not from Covid). Thanks guys, this was a BLAST!!! ? 248220 Wow! Some devious sandbagging there, lol. I like it. I wonder what the world record is on this game, I think you might have it! Edited July 26, 2020 by IntyFanMatt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, IntyFanMatt said: Wow! Some devious sandbagging there, lol. I like it. I wonder what the world record is on this game, I think you might have it! Lol well 'sandbagging' wasn't my intention. If I posted this one early then I wouldn't of had fun posting the other really good scores.... It's all about the build up to the Crescendo... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: Lol well 'sandbagging' wasn't my intention. If I posted this one early then I wouldn't of had fun posting the other really good scores.... It's all about the build up to the Crescendo... ? I’m with ya! Great score! Edited July 26, 2020 by IntyFanMatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTELLIVISION SPARTAN Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 33 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: Lol well 'sandbagging' wasn't my intention. If I posted this one early then I wouldn't of had fun posting the other really good scores.... It's all about the build up to the Crescendo... ? You have to build up the drama... and Crescendo ... done to perfection! A+ for dramatic effect!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffMan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, INTELLIVISION SPARTAN said: 100%.... the side buttons on the original controller give my index finger nerve damage.... Index finger for the side buttons?? Oh my. Had never even imagined holding the controller in such a manner. Have you tried it with your thumb instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffMan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Finally managed to improve a tiny bit over last season, so good enough for now. ? 63,680 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 55 minutes ago, BiffMan said: Index finger for the side buttons?? Oh my. Had never even imagined holding the controller in such a manner. Have you tried it with your thumb instead? Agree...you hafta use thumbs!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, BiffMan said: Index finger for the side buttons?? Oh my. Had never even imagined holding the controller in such a manner. Have you tried it with your thumb instead? Ha, there's just no intuitive way to hold this controller. You have to develop your own style through practice. I finally decided I needed my left thumb to always control the disc, because that is analogous to the way every other system I've played is configured. And then for side buttons, it's thumbs, all the way. That said, as a lefty, I REALLY appreciate the way many games are essentially ambidextrous. Edited July 26, 2020 by Intelligentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, BiffMan said: Finally managed to improve a tiny bit over last season, so good enough for now. ? 63,680 That's cool how the alien landed dead center on you, also, great score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffMan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Intelligentleman said: Ha, there's just no intuitive way to hold this controller. You have to develop your own style through practice. I finally decided I needed my left thumb to always control the disc, because that is analogous to the way every other system I've played is configured. And then for side buttons, it's thumbs, all the way. That said, as a lefty, I REALLY appreciate the way many games are essentially ambidextrous. I'm a righty, but also hold the controller exactly as you described. Definitely cool that it doesn't force you to use your left hand to control if you wanted to reverse grip. Another win for the Amico, all of the main systems are thoroughly stuck on left hand thumbstick for primary control. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Just now, Intelligentleman said: Ha, there's just no intuitive way to hold this controller. You have to develop your own style through practice. I finally decided I needed my left thumb to always control the disc, because that is analogous to the way every other system I've played is configured. And then for side buttons, it's thumbs, all the way. That said, as a lefty, I REALLY appreciate the way many games are essentially ambidextrous. Same here. Disc with the left thumb, then it’s kinda like I am pinching the side buttons and pressing them with my right thumb. Only way I have ever played INTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffMan Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Intelligentleman said: That's cool how the alien landed dead center on you, also, great score! Also known wishing I had fired a split second earlier.... (Thanks!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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