mr_me Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I think the middle right square is not lit on a seven. The instructions has it wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, mr_me said: I think the middle right square is not lit on a seven. The instructions has it wrong. I think 7 is the only number I haven’t gotten so far.... ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 That's some rough errata if they got the number displays wrong in the manual! Will cross check my printed manual with the one online and watch out for a seven--but right now I'm playing Space Hawk. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 The seven is shown two different ways in the instructions. I think the image on page seven is correct, the image on page six is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 11:20 PM, Rickster8 said: That's incredible, that's the winner right there cuz I cannot play level 3 for the exact reason you stated up above. Cannot ever put the controller in the right spot for anything. Eventually the bomb explodes because I cannot put out the fire cuz I can't put the fire extinguisher in the just the right spot.... Nice Job!!! ? Are you using real hardware or an emulator. The reason I ask is because I've tried two different emulators with this game, on one I can put the fires out consistently, but I can't with the other. I always suspected one controlled better than the other. Real hardware should be as good or better than the best emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, mr_me said: Are you using real hardware or an emulator. The reason I ask is because I've tried two different emulators with this game, on one I can put the fires out consistently, but I can't with the other. I always suspected one controlled better than the other. Real hardware should be as good or better than the best emulator. I have both emulation and real hardware. For this I generally use emulation because then I don't have to fuss with the Intellivoice module which for me doesn't always work right. Meaning I have to mess with it a bit to make it sit just right so it plays and doesn't glitch..... But yes you could be on to something as I think it might be better control wise with real hardware. When I play emulation I cannot put out the fires come to think of it... Maybe this weekend I will try level 3 on real hardware.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I'm going to have to try this, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed1475 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 1,000 Still learning how to play this. Edited August 14, 2021 by ed1475 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8220 Mame, Intellivision controller 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, mr_me said: 8220 Mame, Intellivision controller 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 hours ago, gar0u said: I'm going to have to try this, too! Lol I tried 3-3 tonight using real hardware. Well I was able to put out the fires with the extinguisher, but the controls are friggin awful. Left more, down more, right more, up more, left more, up more, down more, right more, ad infinitum, it's nauseating... Not sure how you are doing it mr_me.... I cannot stand it, lol... That's okay cuz Space Armada is coming and coming FAST!!!!! ? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) On level three the tools jump three or four pixels on a tap. That's just the way the game is programmed and not the emulators fault. There are ways around that but what bothers me most are the side button assignments. Can't stand having to use both left and right sides like this. Should of just had work tool and drop as the same button. With the emulators, I always had the impression Mame controls better than Jzintv, and I just can't win at this game using Jzintv where I can using Mame. Thought maybe it's my slow computer so it's interesting others found Jzintv tougher as well. Edited August 14, 2021 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Oh! I like Space Armada, but I'm not great at it. Played it last time for the HSC. Maybe you just saved me digging out my Intellivision II and firing up "Mattel Electronics presents... BOOOM SQUAD!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8490 Intellivision hardware 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 ~17 circuit boards, each less than 2m on level 3 huh? ☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980gamer Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Almost 40 years, and I never realized this had a score! I just played to enter a code. And though I tried to guess the correct code, I was never disappointed if I got it wrong! It was good ending either way. Looking forward to the Amico version! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Finally!!!?? Level 1:1 - 4320 I made sure to catch a firework in the picture. Edited August 14, 2021 by wolfy62 Added content. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, gar0u said: ~17 circuit boards, each less than 2m on level 3 huh? ☠️ You only need three or four circuits to solve one code bank. On level three some circuits are worth 500 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I know you can solve a digit with 3.5 circuit boards. Just saying that is a crazy good score! I was assuming 200 points per circuit board (3 components). I forgot you can get more on higher levels. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 hours ago, mr_me said: 8490 Intellivision hardware 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) Quick Bomb Squad Update: (Updated thru post #72) 8,490 [3-3] - mr_me 8,070 [3-1] - Rickster8 6,520 [3-1] - gar0u 5,520 [1-1] - Mark Griff 4,780 [1-1] - Sprazzi 4,320 [1-1] - wolfy62 1,000 [1-1] - ed1475 Edited August 15, 2021 by Rickster8 Added in another score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 My Bomb Squad Update: Flew through this one... I wanted 7,500+ and went over 8,000 so I'm lovin' it... ?? Secret 3 Digit Code Number was [8-4-9] BOMB SQUAD - [LEVEL 3-1] 8,070 POINTS!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Rickster8 said: My Bomb Squad Update: Flew through this one... I wanted 7,500+ and went over 8,000 so I'm lovin' it... ?? Secret 3 Digit Code Number was [8-4-9] BOMB SQUAD - [LEVEL 3-1] 8,070 POINTS!!! “You did it! You’re a Hero!!” 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 8580 Intellivision hardware 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, mr_me said: 8580 Intellivision hardware Master at work! Nice job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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