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Post by tmosteel on Sept 11, 2016 17:36:40 GMT -5
like others, I had allignment problems with the pits. I experimented with the calibration system and eventually found that if I overcompensated (like the manual suggests) then I could get the pits to more or less line up with the overlay, but this results in the pit graphics appearing in the overcompensated position. You can make the pits invisible, which solves that problem, but then you have to play with the overlay on, and the overlay does obscure the vectors as has been mentioned previously. .. I would be interested to see how the game plays without any pits at all. I received my copy this week and just had the chance to play it. While I have no problem centering the pits, I do have a problem centering the Warrior: there is no way to get him "in the box" so to speak. The character can be centered in the middle of the box left to right, but only about half the character fits inside the box top to bottom. So my gameplay has the computer player starting at the bottom of the screen, often starting beneath the overlay, I cannot travel between the pits at all without falling, and the top edge of the playfield seems to align with the top of the pit, so you cannot cross from the right side of the screen to the left without falling in. I will have to play around with some of the alternate calibration settings to see if anything can be improved; does anyone know does the pit calibration affect the Warrior calibration? Im wondering if thats why I can't center him in the box.
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Post by gliptitude on Sept 11, 2016 23:06:31 GMT -5
tmosteel, I'm sure it is different on different Vectrexes.
Are you sure you cannot travel between the pits at all? Perhaps you can play a 2-player game by yourself, (so not to be bothered by the computer opponent) and just try walking along the edges of each pit, in order to verify the boundaries. I found that the vector graphics representing the pits were routinely above and to the left of where the actual pit collision region was, no matter where I put the pits in the alignment screen.
Regarding the warrior alignment, does this affect battle collision? Are you able to lock swords and fight?
I don't really know what the variables are. Maybe the pit alignment does affect the warrior alignment. But I tend to think the pit alignment is really only adjustment for the overlay.
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Post by sj on Sept 12, 2016 9:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by tmosteel on Sept 12, 2016 15:47:38 GMT -5
tmosteel, I'm sure it is different on different Vectrexes. Are you sure you cannot travel between the pits at all? Perhaps you can play a 2-player game by yourself, (so not to be bothered by the computer opponent) and just try walking along the edges of each pit, in order to verify the boundaries. I found that the vector graphics representing the pits were routinely above and to the left of where the actual pit collision region was, no matter where I put the pits in the alignment screen. Regarding the warrior alignment, does this affect battle collision? Are you able to lock swords and fight? I don't really know what the variables are. Maybe the pit alignment does affect the warrior alignment. But I tend to think the pit alignment is really only adjustment for the overlay. I got a reply back from George and he advised its an alignment issue with my Vectrex, which is what I was afraid of. He stated it can affect some games more than others, as is the case with Warrior. Sucks. I've always been pretty good with Kristof's games when it came to aligning them (Vectrexians, Vector Pilot) so I guess I've been lucky. I have an almost new Vectrex boxed up that I'm going to try to see how it plays on that one, and I'll go back to my gaming Vectrex as well and test some suggestions George had. Does anyone on this board service Vectrex consoles? I have a repair manual somewhere and if memory serves I believe it has a procedure and the settings for proper alignment. Beyond my abilities, unfortunately.
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Post by tmosteel on Sept 12, 2016 15:52:25 GMT -5
You could always send it back and ask for a refund... I'm thinking of that gun quote: "I'll give you my Warrior cart when you pry it from my cold, dead hands".
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Post by sj on Sept 12, 2016 16:25:53 GMT -5
You could always send it back and ask for a refund... I'm thinking of that gun quote: "I'll give you my Warrior cart when you pry it from my cold, dead hands". You're right. I'm being flipant. I mean, if the game don't play, you could always use the cart as a beermat. Or use to level out that wonky table leg... Damn! I can think of dozens of reasons to hang on to it!
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Post by hcmffm on Sept 13, 2016 5:10:20 GMT -5
... I will have to play around with some of the alternate calibration settings to see if anything can be improved; does anyone know does the pit calibration affect the Warrior calibration? Im wondering if thats why I can't center him in the box. Not quite sure, but perhaps the "Calibrating Vectrex Warrior" video of "Down the Rabbit Hole" might help.
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Post by BobCatWarrior on Sept 14, 2016 20:06:43 GMT -5
I waited so long... I do not even have a Vectrex anymore. Any takers for $100 shipped? Never played, never taken out of the box even.
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Post by VectorX on Sept 14, 2016 20:10:38 GMT -5
^Ouch, that's terrible
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Post by Vectronic on Sept 14, 2016 20:44:45 GMT -5
Like a vector through the heart, that's pretty heartbreaking. (T_T) I certainly hope at that price it ends up in the hands of someone who truly wants/needs it for their collection. Hopefully won't just show up on Ebay for $300+. My prayers are with the needy, not the greedy.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 14, 2016 20:47:24 GMT -5
That is sad indeed. I'm with Vectronic, let's hope you are able to sell it to someone who wants it for their collection.
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Post by gliptitude on Sept 14, 2016 22:54:30 GMT -5
I waited so long... I do not even have a Vectrex anymore. Any takers for $100 shipped? Never played, never taken out of the box even. I'm sure there is someone here who would take that deal.. It would be easier to arrange if you were a member and could recieve PM's. If you are serious, can you please give contact info or some method of making the transaction?
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Post by 50tbrd on Sept 15, 2016 3:35:23 GMT -5
Thankfully, there are mostly just very dedicated collectors here. I need a copy of Warrior and would take you up on your offer Bobcat. You can reach me through my website so you don't have to register to this forum and my email doesn't get spammed. tbone1892001.wixsite.com/vectrex-guide
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Post by binarystar on Sept 15, 2016 6:00:40 GMT -5
Yeah, I'd be interested if Tony doesn't take it.
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Post by sj on Sept 15, 2016 9:49:11 GMT -5
I waited so long... I do not even have a Vectrex anymore. That's kind of sad, very frustrating, but darkly funny as well... Part of the reason I've decided to limit my Vectrex collection is the fact that although home brewers are banging out new titles left right and centre (and well done to them), the magificent Vectrex machines are getting increasingly older and creakier and the potential for keeping them running is decreasing by the hour. For $100 I'd be interested though... my kitchen table is a wobbly nightmare. Just kidding. Personally if I'd waited that long I'd ebay it and try to screw as much profit out of it as possible... Charity begins at home.
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