I Played Fallout Pinball - Elwin’s Best Game Ever? Plus: Was Stern Media Day a Bust?

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  @TheTrooper22 · 3 weeks ago

  I agree with you!  Stern Day sounds like a "Show and Tell" event.  Play one game and get out of the way.  If you're racking up the score on ball one, let the other two balls drain.

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  @dhutchison2 · 3 weeks ago

  Thanks for your thoughtful reflections. The fact you reacted to the Fallout pin with measured, rather than over-the-top kudos builds trust with your viewers. So much appreciated.

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  @noobsan79 · 3 weeks ago

  I used to think it was lame that the N64 had a separate rumble pack to make the controller shake. I agree with you that the Shaker motor should come with it. I've been saying that since 1996

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  @slinger2112 · 3 weeks ago

  Adding the shaker motor would be nice, but I'd also be happy with art blades.  I've only done one set, but installing art blades felt like more trouble than the shaker motor.  The licensing for the vinyl art probably costs more than the vinyl itself and installing in the factory before the playfield and electronics are in place should be minimal labor.

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  @ThePinballNoob · 3 weeks ago

  Re: The Bowden situation - love the guy, but yeah this seems like a case of him just not being considerate to the other people there. In some sense I get it: his &quot;content&quot; is his blog posts on Fun with Bonus, and he wants to see the whole game so he can make an informed post about the code. So play your 1 billion point game, and then let other people have their time. If you have scored a billion, you have pretty much seen the whole game at that point. Yes Tom Graff scored a billion on the Pokemon media day - once. And that&apos;s why people were ok with it. He got his moment in the spotlight and then he let other people have their time. Steve got two games over a billion and a almost a third as well. We all know how long those games take, so he must have been on that machine for hours. That&apos;s cool that he&apos;s good enough to do that, but media day is not the time and place for it.<br><br>If you&apos;re that level of player, that&apos;s awesome. Have your big blow-up game one time, and then let other people have their turn. If you get more chances to play, take it easy and explore the code without hogging the game for hours. It just seems like common sense.

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  @SnarkasaurusRx · 3 weeks ago

  Having someone his age tell you to &quot;Git Gud&quot; in response to a valid complaint in the context of a media event is ridiculous. I currently have 6 Sterns in a collection of 10. I have never been to their facility because I don&apos;t create content and haven&apos;t been in the area for the tour yet. It was disappointing to see they had the Pokemon Home Editions all stacked up in the common area, limiting everyone&apos;s space and ability to play the other games (therefore stressing the inability to play ANY lol). &nbsp;Hopefully Stern listens to the feedback and does a little something for everyone that spent their time and money to be there. Thanks for the vids Ralph!

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  @PinballPursuit · 3 weeks ago

  That was a very kind shout out Ralph, thank you!

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  @drewjcomo · 3 weeks ago

  Great job my brother!!! &nbsp;Thanks for all your coverage and commitment!

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  @dirtypoolpinball · 3 weeks ago

  Agreed, even just a few more games would resolve the congestion. &nbsp;I only played the pro sans 1-2 games on the premium because there was no chance getting on it with the line. &nbsp;Great to see the event as a whole grow but the format needs to adapt 100%

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  @wikinaut · 3 weeks ago

  Saved progression is an entry-level experience. Once you beat it, switch to Impossible Mode, and then play without any saved progression. I understand the drama around this feature. It only makes the game better!

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  @therexershow · 2 weeks ago

  Good stuff Ralph. I’m with you on the “be aware of the situation” and don’t hog a game that people are waiting to play at an event. &nbsp;Time was limited for playing. &nbsp;<br>Fallout looks good. Will be a good one. Even though I know nothing about Fallout.

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  @DavidVanderburgh · 3 weeks ago

  Great episode Ralph. &nbsp;You brought up some great issues without sugar coating. &nbsp;I have 40+ games- have not beaten any of them…close…

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