Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thomas - what wave did you get to with that score? 16. 6671 I'm starting to think that they set the point total (3,500) too low for the "Elite Squadron"! Well, maybe Manuel wanted to give rusted collectors a chance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 OK Thomas, Are you playing a PAL version of Starfire? I know my PAL games play much slower because of the 50hz vs 60hz refresh rate, as a result, I could see that some games might be easier to play in PAL format. Not to take away anythign from you and your accomplishment This reminds, I should try a PAL version of Kaboom! sometime Regards, -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Are you playing a PAL version of Starfire? Yup. But I don't know if it is PAL-60 or PAL-50. Manuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi there! My opinion on the game? Very very nice. As an arcade conversion.. of course it's different, but in an awesome way and by that I mean it improves and adds things to make it more fun! Wow! It is quite an honor to hear that from an arcade expert like you! I was only slightly dissapointed by the shots which were reminiscent of the "difficulty B-Photon Torpedos" setting of Star Voyager. I was expecting the lasers of the arcade or at least the lasers of "difficulty A" Star Voyager . Also no Lock-On like the arcade (which actually is what enamoured me with the game as a kid since it was reminiscent of the lock on that occurs on the Millenium Falcon ). But I guess it would have thrown off the pace and gameplay of this particular game. I tried other hings for the lasers, for example I had tried to do them with the playfield, but it looked very ugly and blocky. Also I had bigger and more laser like sprites in early stages of the project, but they added a lot of flicker. Same for the tracking aid. I could've done it, but only at the cost of more severe flicker on everything. I also tried to add in other things like a meteor swarm scene for example, but like many other ideas it didn't work out in the end. Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi there! 16.6671 Uihja. A little more effort and you have mastered it, as the game shouldn't get any more difficult after wave 20 And an awesome score it is. My personal best was ~ 4500. Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi there! Are you playing a PAL version of Starfire? Yup. But I don't know if it is PAL-60 or PAL-50. Manuel? It is PAL50. Still the difference isn't that severe I think, as you should consider that not only the movements are on 50Hz for PAL, but the Joystick reading also. Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Uihja. A little more effort and you have mastered it, as the game shouldn't get any more difficult after wave 20 The problem are waves 4*n. There are too many fighters for evasive manouvres. Even if I start with 5 or 6 lives, there are situations where I die within just a few seconds. You have to take the fighters individually then, because you can't evade the shots and have to shot those too. This doesn't work with more than one fighter attacking you simultaniously. If I survive that wave, I can rebuild my shields during the next waves. And an awesome score it is. My personal best was ~ 4500. I would tell you the trick if you insist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Well, I finally broke the 3,500pt barrier!! Even though I've managed to achieve this, I ain't done playing because I want to see if I can break the 5,000pt barrier and even catch Thomas... well, at least the first one is doable Fantastic game and Thanks to everyone involved in putting this whole thing together!! Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Even though I've managed to achieve this, I ain't done playing because I want to see if I can break the 5,000pt barrier and even catch Thomas... well, at least the first one is doable Don't forget to post your progress here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Well if "chevrons" are to be awarded, Thomas has definitly scored in my book. And Thomas, thank you for being fully clothed when those pictures were taken. Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hi there! I would tell you the trick if you insist. Ok, you got my attention. Tell it! Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 My cart arrived today. I'v got a few brews and snacks and I'm making a night of it I didn't keep track of scores for my first game but I did switch difficulties after 3500 Heres my first score. When I finish for the night I'll send my highest score in for a patch And Thanks for a really great game Manuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariK2 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Heres my first score. When I finish for the night I'll send my highest score in for a patch And Thanks for a really great game Manuel. Congratulations and Welcome to the Squadron - GREAT score!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Heres my first score.When I finish for the night I'll send my highest score in for a patch Looks someone is going to challenge me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Heres my first score.When I finish for the night I'll send my highest score in for a patch Looks someone is going to challenge me. Actually I'v been progressivly getting worse. I predict that by tommorow morning I'll barly be able to get past wave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Actually I'v been progressivly getting worse.I predict that by tommorow morning I'll barly be able to get past wave 1 Take a break! I got my highscores within the first ~10 games, after that I was getting worse too. And before you attack the highscore, do some training by starting at wave 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Even though I've managed to achieve this, I ain't done playing because I want to see if I can break the 5,000pt barrier and even catch Thomas... well, at least the first one is doable Don't forget to post your progress here. I was going to do it as I was keeping track of each wave... but in the mess on my desk I cannot find my note sheets...GRRRRRR. Anyway, I'm continuing to play to see if I can break 4,000pts then 5,000pts. I bought a pocket notebook and it sits right next to my machine. I'm keeping track now and as soon as I get a better score than what I posted I'll include my wave scores. On the one hand, I think seeing these wave scores is interesting, informative, and cool. On the other I have to question my sanity as to what I'm doing by recording all these scores.... after all, its only a game isn't it???????? Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Are you playing it, or is it playing you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 I'm currently dancing around to the Starfire theme music because I just broke 3500. WOOHOO!!!! I nearly killed my Wico Command Controll in the process and in the last round I was just shooting like a mad man but I finally did it! I probably have the lowest score at 3525 but I'm just happy that now I can finally concentrate on my college work LOL.... I'll take one patch please! -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 ...and in the last round I was just shooting like a mad man... That's your mistake! BTW: You can edit your post and resize your pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 wave 10 - 5130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 wave 10 - 5130 Just ~1500 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 ...and in the last round I was just shooting like a mad man... That's your mistake! Yeah I know. I was going good on my strategy until wave 8 when I got distracted by the phone and got hit 5 times in like 3 seconds. However, after wave 8 I only needed to shoot 2 or 3 more ships to break the 3500 mark so I just went into wave 9 blazin'. I am quite proud that I never toggled the difficulty switch once, I had it set on the harder setting the whole time And sorry about that huge pic I had posted before It showed up regular sized when I downloaded it from the camera and I did not relize it was that huge until this morning. The new size is much better. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Yeah I know. I was going good on my strategy until wave 8 when I got distracted by the phone and got hit 5 times in like 3 seconds. However, after wave 8 I only needed to shoot 2 or 3 more ships to break the 3500 mark so I just went into wave 9 blazin'. I am quite proud that I never toggled the difficulty switch once, I had it set on the harder setting the whole time For further progress you should start training starting at wave 9. You will soon find out how to adapt your tactics there. And sorry about that huge pic I had posted before It showed up regular sized when I downloaded it from the camera and I did not relize it was that huge until this morning. The new size is much better. No problem for me. I was at work anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Received my Star Fire patch and letter today!! EXCELLENT job by Lori and all involved with this. And a BIG Thank You to the Al's for the quick shipping and excellent packaging of it. It arrived in perfect condition!! This entire Star Fire adventure has been incredible... from the awesome game to the patch & letter to AA for making it available... everyone should really be proud of the incredible work that they have done. Thanks again to everyone involved with Star Fire!! Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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