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[charley]

 

 

..how to make changes to the slingshot direction in my old VP9..

 

 

oh really, your a funny guy...har har...

we all worked very hard back then to get to where its at.

at that time in 09 we needed more computer savvy programmers 

to move forward and script writers.  you werent here.

at that time VP9FS was a big deal.    

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 02:42 AM.

[wiesshund]

 

 

 

ok, vp9 is dead. soo, maybe i want to make my own personel tweaks in old VP9 and the new programs for the slings and how the slings kick the ball. There were alot of things i could change. The sling kick was one of the things i could not change. 

So how will it work to make changes to my old VP9 and the new programs for the slingshot kick direction if i want to change it a little?

 

 

 

for one, use the vp9 that comes with the vpx install, and see if they even need work

 

if so, 1st thing i would consider is converting table to vpx, if it does not already exist.

 

if that is not possible for some reason (maybe pc cant run vpx)

try adjusting the physics some

 

try what i have in the pictures

 

etc

[charley]

i will try the VPXexec

>>>>>if that is not possible for some reason (maybe pc cant run vpx)try adjusting the physics some.<<<

 i thiink my PC will work.

***try what in the pics?? 

***what gfx card is recommended?

back then i think a Navidia GEForce was what the forum recommended.

i looked around in getting started, tutorials and essential hardware for the recommended gfxcard.

where is the forum link 4 recommended software and hardware for the card?

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 02:40 AM.

[wiesshund]

what cpu?

what present gpu?

how many monitors?

what resolutions?

vpin cab or desktop pc?

[charley]

 

i think i'll be ok.  

****where are the forum links for software and hardware?  you know where its at. 

try what in the pics?

 

 

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 03:09 AM.

[wiesshund]

VPX installer - VPForums.org

 

hardware requirements will vary depending on the stuff i asked that you did not answer

 

I can run VPX at 720p (1280x720) with all graphics maxed out, on a system consisting of:
AMD Athlon X2 250
ATI HD4850 GPU
12GB DDR3 RAM

and maintain 60fps

 

but that is at 1280 x 720, any higher and forget it
but when the 26" tv that machine is attached to does not go any higher than 720p it sort of does not matter

on the other hand, my desktop runs VPX between 225 and 325 fps, depending on table
at 2560 x 1440

[jpsalas]

As for the slingshots in older VP you can try what wiesshund explained a few posts ago, just dividing the main slingshot in different parts and making the wall curved instead of a straight line.

Edited by jpsalas, 12 October 2022 - 03:55 AM.

[wiesshund]

As for the slingshots in older VP you can try what wiesshund explained a few posts ago, just dividing the main slingshot in different parts and making the wall curved instead of a straight line.

or using several pieces, just tie them all to the same function in the script

and having different physics for the different sections

[charley]

As for the slingshots in older VP you can try what wiesshund explained a few posts ago, just dividing the main slingshot in different parts and making the wall curved instead of a straight line.

what....JP....how about you go into the program and fix it.

then it will be done and another problem solved.

im not interested in tweaking every table that might need some change.  

i have hundreds and maybe much more after i start DL of the newer VPX tables.

just fix it and it will be done.  

i still need to load the PC. ill load and play then get back to you and let you know if there is still a problem with slingshot direction.

 

As for the slingshots in older VP you can try what wiesshund explained a few posts ago, just dividing the main slingshot in different parts and making the wall curved instead of a straight line.

or using several pieces, just tie them all to the same function in the script

and having different physics for the different sections

 

not sure what u r talking about. i have no script experience. 

that's too much work to do every table.  

it wont take long to fix it in the program.

 

drop it for now.

ill load the program and play.  ill get back to you if i feel its not right.

watch some PB on you tube.

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 05:39 AM.

[wiesshund]

 

what....JP....how about you go into the program and fix it.

then it will be done and another problem solved.

im not interested in tweaking every table that might need some change.  

 

not sure what u r talking about. i have no script experience. 

 

 

 

that's too much work to do every table.  

it wont take long to fix it in the program.

 

 

 

 

JP is Not the bloody damned developer
I am not the bloody damned developer
and VP9 is NOT going to get updated in code because it is DISCONTINUED and has been since 2017
 

[charley]

#50

dude you are taking on too much with being a moderator.

you don't remember alot of the thread.

[htamas]

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[charley]

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  this place is full of narcissist...you have to have everything your way or throw a tantrum...

https://duckduckgo.c...t&ia=definition

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 06:31 PM.

[Noah Fentz]

 

troll.jpg

  this place is full of narcissist...you have to have everything your way or throw a tantrum...

https://duckduckgo.c...t&ia=definition

 

 

Really, dude?

 

What I see is a group of long time, GREAT members of this community trying to help a new member with an excessive preoccupation with [his] own needs, often at the expense of others. AKA ... they're not the narcissists.

 

Give it a rest or up your game with a healthy helping of respect for these guys.

 

Thank you.

[charley]

really, i played plenty real PB.  you have moderators that never played real PB.  maybe 1 machine.

so what. they don't know what they are talking about. 

some are trying be a moderator and answer everybodys q but its too much and they lose track of the

thread.  thats all i said.   chill dude.  i never dissed anyone.

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 07:14 PM.

[Noah Fentz]

really, i played plenty real PB. These moderators never played real PB.  maybe 1 machine. so what. they don't know what they are talking about. 
some are trying be a moderator and answer everybodys q but its too much and they lose track of the
thread.  thats all i said.   chill dude.  i never dissed anyone.

I have several reports and my own eyes telling me otherwise.

Rule #1: Don't be a dick.

When in doubt: See rule #1

It's that simple.

It doesn't matter how much pinball you've played. Doesn't matter at all who you are when you're a member for a matter of SIX days and you're already disrespecting guys and getting your posts reported. That's reserved for members who've been around for years. Heh

[charley]

i was here in 08 and 09 when the program was being developed.

you have a forum for bug reports,  when i said something i got dissed.

same old attitude.

you dont know what you are talking about either.

yes it does matter how much PB i played because i know what is wrong.

the only thing i complained about was the slingshots. 

Edited by charley, 12 October 2022 - 07:33 PM.

[Noah Fentz]

i was here in 08 and 09 when the program was being developed.
you have a forum for bug reports,  when i said something i got dissed.
same old attitude.
you dont know what you are talking about either.
yes it does matter how much PB i played because i know what is wrong.
the only thing i complained about was the slingshots. 

I don't know what I'm talking about? Yeah ... I'm so not in the mood for this today.

Post another argumentative reply in this topic, and it'll be your last. I'm patient up to a point, and we're there now.

Have a nice day.

[wiesshund]

#50

dude you are taking on too much with being a moderator.

you don't remember alot of the thread.

 

what the hell?

 

Put down the mushrooms

I am NOT a moderator.
You see no admin or moderator tag on me
I am no one, i am a meat popsicle.

 

 

  this place is full of narcissist...you have to have everything your way or throw a tantrum...

 

 

https://duckduckgo.c...t&ia=definition

 

 

i dont think that word means what you think it does, even though you have a dictionary link to it there.

 

 

i was here in 08 and 09 when the program was being developed.

 

you dont know what you are talking about either.

 

 

this makes me laugh
he is the guy who has run this website since forever

 

the program is STILL being developed
except it is no longer vp9, it is now VPX version 10.7.1 soon to be 10.7.2 and already preparing to begin beta on 10.8

and i know this because

 

And if you are so bloody brilliant, grab the source code, fork it, make the fixes, submit them for testing and consideration
Like everyone else who has the ability to code does.

[Noah Fentz]

#50
dude you are taking on too much with being a moderator.
you don't remember alot of the thread.

 
what the hell?
 
Put down the mushrooms

I am NOT a moderator.
You see no admin or moderator tag on me
I am no one, i am a meat popsicle.

 
 

  this place is full of narcissist...you have to have everything your way or throw a tantrum...
 
 
https://duckduckgo.c...t&ia=definition
 

 
i dont think that word means what you think it does, even though you have a dictionary link to it there.
 
 

i was here in 08 and 09 when the program was being developed.
 
you dont know what you are talking about either.
 

 
this makes me laugh
he is the guy who has run this website since forever
 
the program is STILL being developed
except it is no longer vp9, it is now VPX version 10.7.1 soon to be 10.7.2 and already preparing to begin beta on 10.8
and i know this because

 
And if you are so bloody brilliant, grab the source code, fork it, make the fixes, submit them for testing and consideration
Like everyone else who has the ability to code does.

Well, that's not very fair. You can't go antagonizing the guy after my last statement. Please take it to PMs, if you insist on continuing the banter.

Thank you.