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Post by gliptitude on Mar 26, 2012 13:00:35 GMT -5
I know there was a guy, in the UK I think, and he might even be a member here, offering a Minestorm / Pole Postion combo, but it was quite expensive, bearing in mind it was two sheets of rigid plastic.(Pole Position always struck me as a odd choice - great game, but not easy to get hold of over here in the UK. I got my copy from JD.) I think the Pole Position overlay is justified by how expensive the complete original game is, how easy it is to get on multicart, and then how great it looks with the overlay. I think I saw on vetrexmad's site that the two overlays he chose to make were the two 'most requested'. Pole position is one of the few games where the overlay actually has concrete registration with the game images (i.e. each color articulates a different part of the landscape). It makes a big difference in that game. |
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Post by VectorX on Mar 26, 2012 13:21:49 GMT -5
I think I saw on vetrexmad's site that the two overlays he chose to make were the two 'most requested'. Correct. Pole position is one of the few games where the overlay actually has concrete registration with the game images (i.e. each color articulates a different part of the landscape). It makes a big difference in that game. Yeah, he has always said that the game actually LOOKS like it's in color with the overlay. |
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Post by sj on Mar 26, 2012 13:29:15 GMT -5
Mmm. I can see that makes sense.
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Post by fury on Mar 26, 2012 13:48:40 GMT -5
Yeah, VectrexMad had those made. Those were professionally done. Unfortunately some were scratched up when the die-cutters took it upon themselves to use a bristle brush to give the overlays a good cleaning  The MineStorm overlay was a bit thinner than normal, but still completely suitable. I think the micron thickness was in the 300's, and the Pole Position one was in the 400's which is what the original overlays were. |
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Post by VectorX on Mar 26, 2012 14:56:59 GMT -5
Unfortunately some were scratched up when the die-cutters took it upon themselves to use a bristle brush to give the overlays a good cleaning Oh, geez...people always have to mess with the works, eh?  |
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Post by VectorX on May 12, 2012 19:25:13 GMT -5
The Warrior overlay looks like it's been changed again. Looks like vectors might've also been added to the pits. A good idea in case something happens to the overlay, although hopefully there will be the ability to play without those in case people want to play like it was originally designed.
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Post by gliptitude on May 12, 2012 21:02:35 GMT -5
Ah man it looks like the release date changed again too. ... I think i like the changes to the overlay though. At least the characters at the bottom i definitely prefer over the skull and spider graphics. Looks like some things were eliminated from the play field.
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Post by VectorX on May 12, 2012 21:43:58 GMT -5
I've liked all the overlays thus far. Hope everything's been settled now though!
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Post by fury on May 13, 2012 1:26:40 GMT -5
The pits are now being drawn as a part of the game. I just couldn't get past the idea that the warriors would fall into pits above their heads. I've attached a photo of the original game art so you can see clearly how the pits were done. The release date is just a few days later. Attachments:
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Post by sj on May 13, 2012 5:50:30 GMT -5
Drawing in the pits is a good idea, I reckon. Hey Fury! How about doing a completely clear overla..... sorry. Got carried away again.  |
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Post by RedRaider on May 13, 2012 14:18:39 GMT -5
Damn!!
I would love to be able to buy this game!
Are all the spots taken?
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Post by fury on May 13, 2012 15:10:48 GMT -5
There are 2 left for pre-order. The game will ship throughout the summer, beginning late June. I'll send a pm with details.
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Post by RedRaider on May 13, 2012 15:30:02 GMT -5
Only 1 left now!
My money has been sent !
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Post by desfeek on May 13, 2012 15:34:15 GMT -5
haha good buy RedRaider! gah I have to wait 9 more days!?! One year of this, and 9 extra days seems like an eternity. So excited! |
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Post by sj on May 14, 2012 11:38:23 GMT -5
I should snaffle that last copy now it's playable without overlay but I've had a costly last couple of months - new (old) six-string etc.. and then the clutch went on the car last week. Bugger. If I made another purchase the wife would be wearing my knackers as a necklace.  |
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