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[mars007]

Nice...

[UncleReamus]

If anybody wants to beta test it just tell me ok?

I'd be happy to test it out for you! Fish Tales was one of my faves and one of the first pins I ever played. PM me if you still need a tester.

[humid]

After playing the Beta for an hour, I have set down the reel to shout WOW. Of course shouting is supposed to scare away the fish, but I can't help myself.

This table plays and looks as good as any I've played. The flippers have the new Noah settings, the speed and aiming feels great. Got myself a new high score to stuff and mount in my den. And the only bugs I've found so far are the ones buzzing around my bait box. It is already an A+ piece of work, even without the upcoming GI.

So glad that Melon has been able to carry on after his setbacks and deliver such an awesome table.

[Rawd]

Thanks Melon! The Beta was super easy to convert and size to Fullscreen. This is a Quality table! The playfield looks great on a 40" TV, and it plays awesome! Awesome fast! It works well with the UVP from FD's site as well. I think I am getting used to the NF's (Noah Flippers). I may put NF's into all of my tables now. (Well, the ones that could use them.. tough to decide)

A couple of times, when locking a ball, the next ball would not release with the plunger. Other than that, I haven't found anything wrong.. but I have only had a few games so far.

I made a youtube video of the table in action on my cab with the UVP, but I kept it a private video until I know it's ok with you to make it public. I know some artist don't like their work to be seen until complete. Let me know.

[Noah Fentz]

I, too, have had the privilege of testing this table.

FANTASTIC!

That's what I have to say!

Melon, you have excelled at an unimaginable pace! It is an honor to have you here with us!

Any time you need resources in the future, make sure you hit me up!

*HUGE pat on the back*

[lettuce]

Yeah ive been giving this a go aswell, really outstanding work and what is it, your 2nd table melon???, great work. I too have noticed the plunger problem, also the slingshots seem to still active after the game has ended and the game spits out any locked balls, i had to wait a while yesterday for all the balls to drain, as the slingshots where going mad with the balls lol. One thing i did mention to Melon was the strength of the slingshots, now i have never played the game in real life, are they this strong on the actual machine, as this is 1 fast table, think the best score i managed was 27 million

Edited by lettuce, 04 April 2010 - 10:12 AM.

[melon]

Hey thanks to everybody for your words, and for the betatesting
Well, I've noticed the plunger problem and some other minor bugs that you found, I'll fix them in the next few days.
I'd like to finish this table soon, as I want to focus in my next tables.

The playfield looks great on a 40" TV, and it plays awesome!

OMG, 40" I want to see it!

what is it, your 2nd table melon???

Yes, second one. At the moment I have finished Cyclone. Fish Tales is almost there, I am scripting TAF, and have some tables on my queue (WCS94...)

It is an honor to have you here with us!

Hey man, thanks! It is a honor to me to be a part of this community

[d3xtro]

Sorry to be a little bit off topic ...



Melon I will wait with bated breath for WCS94 !!!



But first there is some 'fishing' to do ...



Cheers,

Edited by d3xtro, 04 April 2010 - 11:59 AM.

[Rawd]

I really need to invest in an HD video camera.. My SD camera doesn't do the playfield justice....






Video is not embedding here for some reason. I put the link on top.

[melon]

I really need to invest in an HD video camera.. My SD camera doesn't do the playfield justice....

I must finish my cabinet!
Well, I noticed that the lights on the ramp need to be resized for the FS version. In visual pinball you can't put a light maped to a ramp,lights must be horizontal. So I did a trick suggested by destruk and JP, I stretched the lights, so that in perspective they look like they are in the ramp, but they're really horizontal. That's why in the FS version, with a different angle they don't look ok.
I will also work on the reel animation for the FS version, as now the animation is at the side of the reel, but in the FS version you can't see the side.

[Rawd]

I set the perspective angle to 38. Not sure if that makes a difference with the lights (some use 45).

Get working on that cab! Obviously you are planning one?

[melon]

Well, I'm working on a mini cab since December, but I need more time!
You can see the progress here or here. I've been working on it this weekend, so I may upload some pictures today.

[Rawd]

Well, I'm working on a mini cab since December, but I need more time!
You can see the progress here or here. I've been working on it this weekend, so I may upload some pictures today.

AH! 2+2 = Melon! (I didn't realize you were the same guy lol)

I really like that mini!

[bleepytoys]

Woah!! That Fishtales sure looks more than stunning!!!!

Is there any chance to get my hands on the Beta? Have the real one at home..maybe i can contribute something (if that'll even be nescessary)

[pinball buzz]

Great work Melon - really impressive.
If its good enough for Rawd, then it will be good enough for my DuoPin
Great to have you onboard, keep up the good work.
Looking forward to this one, always a favourite table that I used to play in a local bar in lunchtimes - my lunch always used to overrun !!
Cheers Buzz

[melon]

I think I know why the plunger sometimes doesn't shoot. I will also adjust the slings, add new sounds, add some lighting and I think next week I can release it.

Sorry to be a little bit off topic ...



Melon I will wait with bated breath for WCS94 !!!



But first there is some 'fishing' to do ...



Cheers,

Well, I'm redrawing the playfield (it's about 3/4 done), I have all the plastics images, so when I have all the resources I can start, but first I will release this one, then the Addams Family, then I will start WCS94

[bolt]

WOW melon, you are a very hard working table maker.

I am happy that you will makes a new WCS94, i love this table.

[gordon]

I think I know why the plunger sometimes doesn't shoot. I will also adjust the slings, add new sounds, add some lighting and I think next week I can release it.

Sorry to be a little bit off topic ...



Melon I will wait with bated breath for WCS94 !!!



But first there is some 'fishing' to do ...



Cheers,

Well, I'm redrawing the playfield (it's about 3/4 done), I have all the plastics images, so when I have all the resources I can start, but first I will release this one, then the Addams Family, then I will start WCS94

Nice, i hope you make first WC94 and than Addams.

We have nice Vp8 PacDude Addams version and in two month comes Soccer WM real and i hope play your soccer table, please

[marv75]

Truly great work melon!

[d3xtro]

I think I know why the plunger sometimes doesn't shoot. I will also adjust the slings, add new sounds, add some lighting and I think next week I can release it.

Sorry to be a little bit off topic ...



Melon I will wait with bated breath for WCS94 !!!



But first there is some 'fishing' to do ...



Cheers,

Well, I'm redrawing the playfield (it's about 3/4 done), I have all the plastics images, so when I have all the resources I can start, but first I will release this one, then the Addams Family, then I will start WCS94

Thanks for the reply Melon. Take all the time you need !!!

Cheers,