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[Drybonz]

File Name: Smart Set Redux

File Submitter: Drybonz

File Submitted: 02 Sep 2016

File Category: VPX/VPinMAME - MOD Tables

Author(s): Drybonz - Playfield redraw, minor lighting changes, wheel logo, backglass cleanup
Hauntfreaks - Plastics redraw, kickers and other primitives, lighting and shadows changes, backglass cleanup
Kees - Original VPX Smart Set table
Loserman - B2S code based on Kees table, backglass
Manufacturer: Williams
Year: 1969
ROM: Link to ROM
Permission to MOD?: Yes, without approval

***Special thanks to Kees for the original table and Loserman for the B2S mod and backglass!***
 
I was very lucky to be able to work with Hauntfreaks for this Smart Set makeover.  This is my first contribution to a VPX (VP in general) table.  This was also my first attempt at a redraw for anything at all (so go easy on me)  
 
Hauntfreaks makes anything he touches look better and he did most of the work... lol.
 
I have included, for your convenience, an improved backglass, wheel logo, basic instruction card, and backglass still image with this package.
 
My tables are all set to portrait orientation.  If you are like most normal people and want to change this to 270 orientation, I have included a POV backup file for your convenience.  Simply go to the file > import > backdrop pov in the editor and import the Smart Set 270.xml file.  The settings will be automatically applied for you.  Fine tuning can be done in the "camera-lights mode" under the table menu in the editor.
 
A note on the "down and up post" position for anyone who played the original table.  We found that screenshots existed with these posts in reversed positions.  Based on the information in IPDB we found that most production models, except for some late production, matched the orientation we are using in this table, and that this is supported by the game manual, according to IPDB, so this is why we chose to do this.  It makes more sense as the "up post" is the more difficult shot and the "down post" is a hazard near the kickers.
 
For my part, additional mods are allowed without approval and encouraged.  However, Kees and Loserman have requested that you seek approval before modding, so please check with them.
 
Please enjoy this table.  We will try to address any issues that arise through updates.
 
 

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[Drybonz]

Two things I should mention that were discovered after this was originally released into the wild.  One, because of the nature of the original table from which this was modded, the backdrop elements are missing from the desktop mode.  So, desktop only players be aware before downloading this might not work for you.  We hope to have this fixed at some point.  Two, there is no DOF support.  HF and I like to work with the visual elements, but adding DOF is beyond our skills, so unless this table catches the eye of someone who is better at coding and wants to add DOF, there is no planned support at this time.  Sorry about that.

 

Other than that, please enjoy this table.  I actually got a bit hooked on it myself while testing it.

Edited by Drybonz, 06 September 2016 - 12:31 AM.

[robertms]

That is one goodlookin kicker hole..  Love the smoked plastics too. Great job overall guys, many thanks! 

[freneticamnesic]

Great work on this one! Thanks to everyone involved. Love seeing EM tables get the VPX love