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[tgx]

File Name: Mini Baseball (Chicago Coin 1972)

File Submitter: tgx

File Submitted: 21 Jul 2023

File Category: VPX/VPinMAME Recreations

Author(s): tgx
Manufacturer: Other - Not a Pinball
Year: 1972
ROM: Link to ROM
Permission to MOD?: Yes, with approval

A member requested a recreation of Chicago Coin's Mini-Baseball.
There are virtually no assets available for this machine but I have managed
to cobble something together.
 
Some settings and comments are also available in the script file. If you
are a graphic artist and wish to contribute to future versions of this table
please contact me.
 
This table is romless. Some lighting LUT's are available via magnasave.
 
**Update Version 1.7 see script for new options and notes.

Click here to download this file

[wiesshund]

The reels can be resolved by adding a cab set of reels
reel needs to be vertical, and the reel image of course needs rotated
and then show/hide the wanted set of reels based on table orientation

[digitalarts]

@wiesshund
Almost reached the 10k ;-)
Go for it

[djredick]

Are you sure on the table year?  IPDB shows 1972?

[wiesshund]

@wiesshund
Almost reached the 10k ;-)
Go for it

? not my table

[Drybonz]

 

@wiesshund
Almost reached the 10k ;-)
Go for it

? not my table

 

 

I think he means you almost have 10k posts.

[aldiode]

The reels can be resolved by adding a cab set of reels
reel needs to be vertical, and the reel image of course needs rotated
and then show/hide the wanted set of reels based on table orientation

Here is a vertical reel image that can be used in cabinet mode. No additional code needed.

 

 

Thanks for the table recreation!

 

AL

Edited by aldiode, 23 July 2023 - 01:06 PM.

[tgx]

The reels can be resolved by adding a cab set of reels
reel needs to be vertical, and the reel image of course needs rotated
and then show/hide the wanted set of reels based on table orientation

Yes. As I have stated though, reels should rotate with the table just like the rest of the

elements. Adding a complete set of additional graphics and code to support that is in

my opinion a kludge. Reel rotation needs to be addressed at the VPX level not in the script.

So it is what it is at the moment.

 

The reels can be resolved by adding a cab set of reels
reel needs to be vertical, and the reel image of course needs rotated
and then show/hide the wanted set of reels based on table orientation

Here is a vertical reel image that can be used in cabinet mode. No additional code needed.

 

 

Thanks for the table recreation!

 

AL

 

Thanks! I found it interesting to work on and

I learned a few tricks. Thanks to JPSalas for suggesting to use flashers for

the base runners. I am not implementing the rotated reels at this time. Feel

free to add them to your own copy.

Are you sure on the table year?  IPDB shows 1972?

Not sure where 1961 came from..

I have corrected it on the page and will change it in the files when the next

version is released.

[wiesshund]

Yes. As I have stated though, reels should rotate with the table just like the rest of the

and then show/hide the wanted set of reels based on table orientation

elements. Adding a complete set of additional graphics and code to support that is in

my opinion a kludge. Reel rotation needs to be addressed at the VPX level not in the script.

So it is what it is at the moment.

 

 

You can do it, there are a few tables that do
but you have to not use the desktop backbox to do the reels
and it is rather complicated as opposed to just making a horizontal and vertical set of reels.

 

just making reels and text boxes valid for use on playfield in the editor would remove having to do the extra step

[tgx]

That is sort of my point and the reason I have left cabinet code out. Something that

should be simple is being made overly complex.

 

There should be 1 set of reels and no custom code to orient it. If VPX can orient a wall

correctly, it should orient the reel correctly.

[haggi]

Thanks so much for this non pinball table.

I did not know him before.

Graphics, sounds and playability are great.

 

 

When you update the table I would like to see an animated lever.

 

Thx haggi

[Pinballman]

How do you get the b2s to show up?  I can't find a way in the script, or do you have to modify script to make it work?  Thanks!

 

EDIT  Found what was needed to modify script on the author's support topic page 

Edited by Pinballman, 25 July 2023 - 04:08 AM.

[haggi]

How do you get the b2s to show up?  I can't find a way in the script, or do you have to modify script to make it work?  Thanks!

 

EDIT  Found what was needed to modify script on the author's support topic page 

If you want to make a simple B2s you have to add the following:

 

Add in the scrip for working B2s:

Const cController = 3
Dim Controller
Set Controller = CreateObject("B2S.Server")
Controller.B2SName = "Mini Baseball"
Controller.Run

 

[STAT]

Thanks Man,

 

someone want more like that ? Take my "Alle Neune", Image below ...

Edited by STAT, 25 July 2023 - 11:15 AM.

[digitalarts]

usage of aldiode's reel picture:

save it, import it in image manager, rename (or delete) the old "Nb", rename the freshly imported image to "Nb"

[tgx]

Some changes and additions are coming in version 1.2 including

but not limited to, a recommended cabinet mode, b2s code, high score tape,

active shooter lever etc.

 

I do not have a release date for that yet.

[digitalarts]

Hi tgx,

i tried your 1.3 version. Nice to see it's for cabs, too.

Maybe you can add the few lines for b2s in next version ?

 

Const cController = 3
Dim Controller
Set Controller = CreateObject("B2S.Server")
Controller.B2SName = "Mini Baseball"
Controller.Run

 

One strange behavior:

sometimes the counter (reel) doesn't score/update homeruns correctly

it counts until perhaps 2 or 7 or 9 (different) and then counts no more runs

[bolt]

Perfect, thank you.

[tgx]

There's a bug in the high score tape. Working on that and a few other things for next release.

 

Hi tgx,

i tried your 1.3 version. Nice to see it's for cabs, too.

Maybe you can add the few lines for b2s in next version ?

 

Const cController = 3
Dim Controller
Set Controller = CreateObject("B2S.Server")
Controller.B2SName = "Mini Baseball"
Controller.Run

 

One strange behavior:

sometimes the counter (reel) doesn't score/update homeruns correctly

it counts until perhaps 2 or 7 or 9 (different) and then counts no more runs

 

Yes I will add B2S in next release. Haven't seen the homerun issue but I will look at it.

[tgx]

1.3a is up.

Only bug I know of is if you are playing in cabinet mode with a plunger, the batting lever does not animate,

which doesn't make much sense because the Skill Gage animation still works and the same subroutine is called.

 

Another plunger oddity, you need to use the keyboard to launch the ball the first time or the plunger

has no strength. After plunging once, its fine...

Edited by tgx, 03 August 2023 - 02:22 AM.