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[Noah Fentz]

This is a contest to determine a new default table for Visual Pinball 9!

The rules:

1. outerwall object must remain.
2. you can change/delete/move control points and objects already on the table.
3. Script length would be <201 lines maximum
4. sound and image manager can be modified provided entire table is <500KB and all sounds/images are public domain.

A default table with the rules has been attached.

The Prize:

The honor of submitting the default table for VP9.

This contest will be conducted by destruk. Direct any questions to him.

Attached Files

•  Default_Table.vpt   57.5KB   47 downloads

[StevOz]

The default layout is terrible, it's the first thing I deleted when I first created an original and something I encourage all original table builders to do. Besides this is totally counter-intuitive to the prize being offered? That said I could use rule 2 and just delete most of the outer wall object creating an outer cabinet wall or some such which would only retain the name of the wall. Also rule 4 is way too restrictive, I know of very few if any released tables that would pass rule 4. Count me out until you think this thing out a bit better.

If you just wanted a better default table layout, with better flipper sizes and settings then why didn't you say so in the first place?

[Bob5453]

I actually like this idea, even though it doesn't even slightly resemble Noah's contest thread.

http://www.vpforums....wtopic=3595&hl=

So, we are trying to create a new default table for VP9..... Meaning that when you open the editor of VP9 and click on "new" this is the table that will load into the editor?

[Theguyoverthere]

Is this independent from the original tables building contest then?

[Bob5453]

After rereading the contest threads.... It looks like we will have several contests and this contest isn't linked to Noah's Original table contest.

Brian, I have my default table entry finished. How do I send you a copy of it?

[destruk]

After rereading the contest threads.... It looks like we will have several contests and this contest isn't linked to Noah's Original table contest.

Brian, I have my default table entry finished. How do I send you a copy of it?

My email address is destruk @ comcast.net

The reason the outer wall needs to stay, in some form, is that it is a unique object that can't be recreated in the editor. You can copy and paste it, but there isn't a button to press to put it back if it is deleted and the table is saved/vp closed to clear the undo buffer. Someone might want to use an outerwall.

[destruk]

I'd like to add that I'm hoping this can be decided by the time the next revision of VP is ready - possibly 1-2 months as an early estimate.

[Rick2006]

Wow!!!! Script length only 200 lines or less????
I might have over 200 "END IF" lines in my code.
I will have to go back to "Basic" school and clean up
my code before I can participate.

[Noah Fentz]

For the default table, very little is needed.

Just a few simple objects and rudimentary functions to demo VP.

[Theguyoverthere]

Wow!!!! Script length only 200 lines or less????
I might have over 200 "END IF" lines in my code.
I will have to go back to "Basic" school and clean up
my code before I can participate.

You're not making a full table, just a default template for others to build on. The only code needed is for flippers and plungers and nudging and stuff.

Noah sniped me!

Edited by Theguyoverthere, 20 October 2009 - 02:39 AM.

[Rick2006]

Wow!!!! Script length only 200 lines or less????
I might have over 200 "END IF" lines in my code.
I will have to go back to "Basic" school and clean up
my code before I can participate.

You're not making a full table, just a default template for others to build on. The only code needed is for flippers and plungers and nudging and stuff.

Noah sniped me!

I missed the fact that it would be a default template table.
I look forward to seeing all of the entries.

[destruk]

Please try to have your entries in by the 22nd. That will give the community enough time to determine which table they prefer.