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[bigus1]

File Name: Phantom of the Opera(Data East 1990)_Bigus(MOD)

File Submitter: bigus1

File Submitted: 06 Jul 2019

File Category: VPX/VPinMAME - MOD Tables

Author(s): Bigus1, 32assassin
Manufacturer: Data East
Year: 1990
Permission to MOD?: Unspecified

This excellent table is from 32assassin. I owned this machine for 8 years and this recreation is great fun!
3.0 has a new VUK and Magic mirror plus layout refinements and lighting updates.
Enjoy
 

Click here to download this file

[bolt]

Thank you for the update.

[robwaade]

thanks for update

[Ben Logan]

Screenshot looks pretty darn good. Way to shout out 32a’s work.

[STAT]

Thanks, it is with all the "latest" Updates/Fixes ? No MB Issues ?

[bigus1]

Not that I'm aware. Honestly, I'm hard pressed remembering what I've done to half of these tables. I fart around with everything. It's getting out of control. I can't have a game without bailing in the middle to change the bloody opacity by a thousandth on that target or make that rubber a little less springy. I never did these mods to share. But I managed to fix those sorts of mb problems too, and I know how much it shits me when a ball gets gobbled, so I just wanted to give people working machines, because these artworks shouldn't go unplayed.

In short, I haven't tracked changes, but if I've stopped farting-around with it, it should be good.

[roccodimarco]

For whatever reason, the backglass appears but the dmd does not on this table.  As of right now I just have have the external dmd over top of the backglass, but I have never ran into this.  Any ideas? 

[bigus1]

uncomment lines 685 and 702

change line 146 to 1

[DCrosby]

You're missrepresenting the table, 32Assasin did the Conversion of the Table from VP9->VPX, and he didn't finish it, I picked up the VP9 Table tried to do the conversion, and he sent me his partial, with the script mods to make it "playable", I.E. Plunger bumpers worked, and then me and Robbo, kiwi, and 32Assasin went and fixed the bugs.

 

So please state what pieces you modified, and adjusted, so that other may properly credit you.

 

BTW, you can follow along if you want : https://www.vpforums...showtopic=42293

 

-DC

Edited by DCrosby, 22 July 2019 - 06:12 PM.

[bigus1]

I'm so confused, I'm sorry. I don't want any credit. All I'm doing is pissing people off. Haven't slept in days. Not worth the hassle

[STAT]

Thats what i asked above ... but dont get it wrong, Bigus, you try to help, and thats "ok" ... just talk with the Guys/prev. Authors,

if you dont know the "Main Pages", take a look here, where you can reach all the Guys ... www.digisystems.at

[bigus1]

Thanks mate. I really do appreciate the help. Check my rant in dracula to try and understand.

[Jamal1234]

I'm so confused, I'm sorry. I don't want any credit. All I'm doing is pissing people off. Haven't slept in days. Not worth the hassle

 

Damn my guy, losing sleep!?  Take care of #1 first and foremost.  No hobby is worth your health.  You seem to have a lot of talent for modding tables and I assume enjoy it but don't let the negativity affect you.  I mess with tables for my own private collection and shared 2 so far, 1 got rejected.  Honestly do I care no cause my self worth is not associated.  I haven't been in this hobby too long, initially I thought this is cool, such incredibly awesome tables and they are all free!  Generally speaking I have come to realize while they don't cost any $ to acquire in a sense there is a bigger cost associated and that is pandering to egos and tip toeing around their fan boy fluffer's.  Of course not all authors etc are like this, unfortunately some are and put a negative vibe on the community.  Like you I have been involved with other hobbies where significant money was involved and there was nothing like the hate that's involved here.  Anyway just know that there are those like myself who appreciate all you do so keep having fun and get some sleep!

[DCrosby]

For me, it's about teaming up because it's a heavy load for one person, so if you're going to team up, or you're going to build on someone else's work, give them credit.

None of us make money on this, aside from some people's patreons, and therefore we just want to make sure the best table is out there, with each person bringing different skillsets, but I also worry about 12 different POTO's out there each with its own "Adjustments". 

 

Say for instance I take Poto to the TOTAN Graphics Level, where I render everything out, your changes would get lost unless I take your table as a base, and give you credit. That would force people to chose between your table with physics and functional changes, and mine with good graphics. I don't think any of us want to make that choice.

 

And It's not whether or not >you< want credit, it's about respect for the people who came before you, and allowing others who come after, to understand what was done, and where they may be able to apply their skills.

Edited by DCrosby, 23 July 2019 - 05:02 PM.

[NitroNimbus]

Hi bigus1,

Serious mate I wouldn't bother posting another thing on this site, too many cry babies....

I am not certain what all the fuss is about? I think anyone who spends time improving or modding a table is nothing but a sign of respect for the table creator(s).

I have done over 400 myself and it is a never ending process, this is why I like the hobby. I think it is also great for these tables to be back at the top of the list and being mentioned again, why not they are great tables, created buy some serious talented people. I think they should be thanking you....

I never once thought your were trying to take table creator(s) credit, to be honest you have been nothing but humble.

So now it is time to move to the dark side, I am certain your talent and skills would be very much appreciated in the also dying Future Pinball Community, cheers!

[Joppnl]

Hi Bigus,

 

thank for the update, now the displays work great, no 'scrambled eggs...'( or displays :-) ) anymore.

 

However I wonder why would anyone NOT want to have the display or, otherwise said: why did you comment out the display lines 685 and 702 so as a user we have to uncomment these...??

 

Anyway...plays fantastic, thank you for the update!
 

Edited by Joppnl, 31 July 2019 - 12:22 PM.

[bigus1]

Strictly a desktop guy. Also happy with vpm display, and the other covered the table. Didn't know other methods. Quick and easy for me and hadn't planned to be doing this

[bigus1]

Hey, I'm applying my new lighting method to this table right now. Haven't done lights on this one before. Coming soon

I did it to AFM last night - Wow!

Edited by bigus1, 01 August 2019 - 04:21 AM.

[Joppnl]

Great!   

Can you tell what kind of changes you made and, as a user, what will we see as a difference?

[bigus1]

I posted instructions in Easy Lights. Basically, set the parameters in the post, and then just use falloff power and intensity to fine tune the look. I start by doubling the existing intensity and work from there. Falloff power of 1 gives fuller light, and 2 is "deeper". No need to change other settings. What you will see is clarity and better strobing.

These settings are just for playfield insert lights, not general lighting.

Edited by bigus1, 01 August 2019 - 10:00 AM.