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SUPPORT TOPIC File Information
- Submitted: Dec 26 2021 03:54 PM
- Last Updated: Jan 24 2022 04:00 PM
- File Size: 23.06MB
- Views: 13792
- Downloads: 3,373
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Author(s):
mfuegemann
zany
Warbler33 - Manufacturer: Gottlieb
- Year: 1995
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IPDB Link:
- Media Pack: Link to Media Pack
- Permission to MOD?: Yes, with approval
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26 Dec 2021
Strikes N' Spares (Gottlieb 1995) 1.0
Download Strikes N' Spares (Gottlieb 1995) 1.0
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Here's a VPX conversion of Gottlieb's Strikes N' Spares table from 1995. (Not to be confused with Bally's "Strikes and Spares" from 1978).
I saw a picture of a real table online and thought it looked cool. When I tried to find a VPX version online, I hit a dead end. There appears to have been one at some point, but it was probably lost in the VPinball shutdown. However, I did find mfuegemann's VP9 version, so I decided to try converting that to VPX.
So, huge thanks to mfuegemann and zany for their work on the VP9 version and mfuegemann's permission to post my conversion. There's no way I could've made this table without their prior work - especially zany's 3D models and mfuegemann's playfield redraw.
Like most VPX tables, I haven't had the chance to play a real version of the table, so hopefully I got the game working correctly. I'm sure it could also look even better if someone improved my lighting, etc.
In addition to the table, I've included a Tarcisio style wheel in the download. The backglass and the non-Tarcisio style wheel are available for download elsewhere on the site.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
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IMPORTANT DMD SETUP INFO:
The real table apparently had 2 DMD screens. Visual Pinball will attempt to display both screens' information on one screen unless you do the following:
1) Run table
2) While it's running, hit F1 to make a menu pop up
3) Make sure the "Show DMD/Display window" box is CHECKED and that the "Use external DMD (dll)" box is UNCHECKED. (I also suggest checking the "Double Display Size" box)
4) Click "Ok"
5) Quit to Editor
6) Start the table and then you should be able to move the display to the backglass, or wherever you want it. You might need to right-click the backglass and disable "bring to front" if the DMD keeps being hidden behind it.
I saw a picture of a real table online and thought it looked cool. When I tried to find a VPX version online, I hit a dead end. There appears to have been one at some point, but it was probably lost in the VPinball shutdown. However, I did find mfuegemann's VP9 version, so I decided to try converting that to VPX.
So, huge thanks to mfuegemann and zany for their work on the VP9 version and mfuegemann's permission to post my conversion. There's no way I could've made this table without their prior work - especially zany's 3D models and mfuegemann's playfield redraw.
Like most VPX tables, I haven't had the chance to play a real version of the table, so hopefully I got the game working correctly. I'm sure it could also look even better if someone improved my lighting, etc.
In addition to the table, I've included a Tarcisio style wheel in the download. The backglass and the non-Tarcisio style wheel are available for download elsewhere on the site.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
***
IMPORTANT DMD SETUP INFO:
The real table apparently had 2 DMD screens. Visual Pinball will attempt to display both screens' information on one screen unless you do the following:
1) Run table
2) While it's running, hit F1 to make a menu pop up
3) Make sure the "Show DMD/Display window" box is CHECKED and that the "Use external DMD (dll)" box is UNCHECKED. (I also suggest checking the "Double Display Size" box)
4) Click "Ok"
5) Quit to Editor
6) Start the table and then you should be able to move the display to the backglass, or wherever you want it. You might need to right-click the backglass and disable "bring to front" if the DMD keeps being hidden behind it.
What's New in Version 1.0 (See full changelog)
- 1.0 - VPX conversion by Warbler 33
- 1/24/2022 - Added a ZIP containing the nvram file and a couple text files to walk you through using that & fixing the DMD issue.
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Nice, a bowling pinball game. My problem is that the game does not start at all. Anyone know how to fix this?
Nice, a bowling pinball game. My problem is that the game does not start at all. Anyone know how to fix this?
Can you define "not start" a little more specifically? If you mean the credit button isn't giving you credits, your answer is in the "Support Topic" thread. If it's something else, try explaining what is happening in that thread. You have a better chance of someone seeing your question there.
Nice, a bowling pinball game. My problem is that the game does not start at all. Anyone know how to fix this?
Can you define "not start" a little more specifically? If you mean the credit button isn't giving you credits, your answer is in the "Support Topic" thread. If it's something else, try explaining what is happening in that thread. You have a better chance of someone seeing your question there.
SOLVED
I replaced your nvram file from the support topic and that did the trick. Now I only need to fix the flickering dmd.
"I do not know if the credit button is not giving me credits. I hear the credit sound, so I think this is not the problem. When I press the start button nothing happens. There does not appear a ball that I can plunge or shoot. What other info do you need to help me fix the problem @Warbler33?"
This is a great party game!
Love it.
Thank you.
Cheers!
Thanks - great update from the VP9 version! I see in the support thread others are having the frame rate issue…will follow up there.
Thanks for the table but I can't seem to get the back glass to work. i have the DMD but no backglass?
Thanks for the table but I can't seem to get the back glass to work. i have the DMD but no backglass?
you have to choose B2s server in the script instead of VpinMame.
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