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[SixOfTwelve]

[EDIT: Solved - for me, at least. I went back to VPinMAME final v3.6, and the problem disappeared]

 

I haven't updated my cab for a while. About a month ago, I went back and upgraded everything:

 

VPX v10.8.0 final 64-bit

VPinMAME beta 3.7.0.47 (as suggested for the VPW "Scared Stiff" table)

B2S Server 2.13

FlexDMD 1.91

Freezy DMD Extension 2.3.1

lucky1 pin2color for DMDext 2.3.1

 

Hardware:

Intel i7 12700F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Driver version 32.0.15.7688 (up to date as of last week)

 

Now I'm getting these insanely bright flashing lights on some (mostly VPW) tables. Case in point, the latest "Ripley's Believe It Or Not":

 

https://youtu.be/RbLeyuUe84A

 

Their AC/DC table used to be the same before they released a recent update.

So... is it something they need to fix? I haven't seen anyone else report this, so I guess the error must be on my end...

 

Help is much appreciated.

Edited by SixOfTwelve, 18 July 2025 - 06:19 PM.

[Redrockr5150]

I have the same setup and same for me in Ripley's. Totally unplayable!

[fourbanks]

just a thought, it might be wise and just uninstall everything and reinstall using the baller installer, since this was released i have never had any errors 

https://www.nailbust...aller_installer

[Urko]

Im finding flashers seem to have gone mega bright too.

[X Vector]

Strange, I just tried JP Salas' version of Ripley's and the flashers on his table are much more bright on my system than on the one from VPW.

[deadmanworking]

Hi guys, If I were in your shoes I would try installing VPinMAME 3.6 stable version, make sure you update and register both 32 and 64 bit versions.

Scared Stiff works fine with that version and also Ripley, at least for me, no issues. 

[jpsalas]

Strange, I just tried JP Salas' version of Ripley's and the flashers on his table are much more bright on my system than on the one from VPW.

 

I agree, the flashers in my table are really bright, and maybe they are a little bit too strong, but flashers should be bright

 

Remember to use the VPX 10.8 final, no betas. If the Baller installer do not have the release version of VPX8, then download it from this site, and simply unpack and replace all the files on your instalation.

Edited by jpsalas, 18 July 2025 - 03:19 PM.

[SixOfTwelve]

Hi guys, If I were in your shoes I would try installing VPinMAME 3.6 stable version, make sure you update and register both 32 and 64 bit versions.

Scared Stiff works fine with that version and also Ripley, at least for me, no issues. 

Thanks, I'll try that. Scared Stiff was the only reason I updated to the 3.7 beta in the first place, so it's good to hear it works anyway :-)

 

EDIT: Yep, that did the trick. Thank you very much for the suggestion. I originally resisted going back to 3.6 because I was afraid I'd miss out on the newer VPW tables, but turns out they work with 3.6 as well - so far, anyway   

Edited by SixOfTwelve, 18 July 2025 - 06:21 PM.

[KyleALP]

 

Strange, I just tried JP Salas' version of Ripley's and the flashers on his table are much more bright on my system than on the one from VPW.

 

I agree, the flashers in my table are really bright, and maybe they are a little bit too strong, but flashers should be bright

 

Remember to use the VPX 10.8 final, no betas. If the Baller installer do not have the release version of VPX8, then download it from this site, and simply unpack and replace all the files on your instalation.

 

If say I wanted to reduce the flashers on a table ONLY, would that be the VPX adjustment for bloom, lights, or something else (like a specific element)? I Struggle on some tables getting flashers on certain table to just calm down a bit but not wanting to reduce the brightness/lighting of the playfield itself.

[Urko]

ahh i have 10.8.0 2054 build i think, i notice the last official release is 2051.

Must have been some experimental builds after release build.

Late here right now ill try tomorrow.

Edited by Urko, 18 July 2025 - 10:09 PM.

[barneyrfd]

 

 

Strange, I just tried JP Salas' version of Ripley's and the flashers on his table are much more bright on my system than on the one from VPW.

 

I agree, the flashers in my table are really bright, and maybe they are a little bit too strong, but flashers should be bright

 

Remember to use the VPX 10.8 final, no betas. If the Baller installer do not have the release version of VPX8, then download it from this site, and simply unpack and replace all the files on your instalation.

 

If say I wanted to reduce the flashers on a table ONLY, would that be the VPX adjustment for bloom, lights, or something else (like a specific element)? I Struggle on some tables getting flashers on certain table to just calm down a bit but not wanting to reduce the brightness/lighting of the playfield itself.

 

Go to youtube, look up video called "How to Adjust Lighting in VPX" - should help...

[Urko]

Seems i have rev 2060, installing 2051 final official.

The 2060 says its a final release in properties, yet the official only download is 2051.

Edited by Urko, 19 July 2025 - 07:03 PM.

[KyleALP]

 

 

 

Strange, I just tried JP Salas' version of Ripley's and the flashers on his table are much more bright on my system than on the one from VPW.

 

I agree, the flashers in my table are really bright, and maybe they are a little bit too strong, but flashers should be bright

 

Remember to use the VPX 10.8 final, no betas. If the Baller installer do not have the release version of VPX8, then download it from this site, and simply unpack and replace all the files on your instalation.

 

If say I wanted to reduce the flashers on a table ONLY, would that be the VPX adjustment for bloom, lights, or something else (like a specific element)? I Struggle on some tables getting flashers on certain table to just calm down a bit but not wanting to reduce the brightness/lighting of the playfield itself.

 

Go to youtube, look up video called "How to Adjust Lighting in VPX" - should help...

 

Crazy the amount of adjustments there are! It's nice when you can just reduce the bloom and then boom, but then there are lights in all sorts of areas to adjust. There's a VPW table called F-14 Tomcat that they kindly put the adjustment into the F12 screen for Flasher Intensity, if only it was that easy to find and adjust in other tables.