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[vdub_bobby]

Say goodbye to Mario and put away your clubs, we're heading back into outer space - it's time for Gradius!

Post a score and let's get this thing rolling!

Please post any tips you may have - best tip gets 1 bonus point!

And if anyone has a link to the manual, please post it. Thanks, LarcenTyler: http://www.atariage....s...t&p=1218851

Note: Only scores achieved by playing a new game, from the beginning, will count - no continues. Also - do not use the 30-life code!

This week's competition ends next Tuesday (Jan 23) morning at approximately 9:00 am PST.

This week's standings:

356,300 rjchamp3 (+10 pts)
326,800 Cybergoth (+8 pts)
148,200 LarcenTyler (+6 pts)
137,300 vdub_bobby (+4 pts)


Twin Galaxies High Scores

None. You could be first!


Overall standings:

1. rjchamp3 (110 pts)
2. vdub_bobby (82 pts)
3. figgler (54 pts)
4. galaxy warrior (53 pts)
5. 8th lutz (51 pts)
6. LarcenTyler (47 pts)
7. mojofltr (40 pts)
8. Cybergoth (37 pts)
9. nester (29 pts)
9. gdement (29 pts)
11. MetalSlime23 (27 pts)
12. bust3dstr8 (21 pts)
13. Slayer (18 pts)
14. Malc74 (13 pts)
15. RJ (5 pts)
16. keilbaca (4 pts)
16. mightymage (4 pts)
18. MCHufnagel (2 pts)
18. remowilliams (2 pts)
18. Kami68k (2 pts)
21. BrianC (1 pts)
21. HeckYesIDid (1 pts)
21. NightSprinter (1 pts)


Game Info

Originally released by Konami in 1985 in the arcade, ported to the NES by Konami in 1986, I think.

Tips

None yet.

Edited by vdub_bobby, Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:47 AM.

[LarcenTyler]

I hit the wrong key when I tried to get a snapshot, good thing that the high score stays after a reset. No score for Golf because it's not one of my better games.

Also, the 30-life code isn't in Gradius, so you don't need to worry about that being used.

Also, Gradius manual here: http://vimm.net/manu...=...dius&from=1

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Edited by LarcenTyler, Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:25 AM.

[rjchamp3]

Scince I have some jelious guy who doesent belieive my scores are real I will post a pic I guess

[rjchamp3]

241,400

[tmont]

Here's a video of some dude beating Gradius (.wmv):

http://vortiginous.c...rectors-cut.zip

The final score was 671,500. He missed 16 enemies. It even has some vaguely humorous nerd humor in it.

"It's somethin' to shoot for, Carl."

[Cybergoth]

Hm... a bit rusty it seems... hope my skills are still buried somewhere and return in time - I sure beat it back in the day... 107.800

[vdub_bobby]

66,500

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[rjchamp3]

This game is hard however , if you manage to memorize patterns the game can be looped and maxed out.

[Slayer]

rjchamp3, on Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:30 PM, said:

This game is hard however , if you manage to memorize patterns the game can be looped and maxed out.

Still no picture??????

hum....interesting

[rjchamp3]

Here is a picture for the vey few who don't believe my scores are for real.

{ This is for you SLAYER READ AND WHEEP }

356,400 LOST ON LAST STAGE Damn just a matter of time

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Edited by rjchamp3, Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:17 AM.

[rjchamp3]

oops edit 356,300 eek

[Cybergoth]

So, made it to the third stage last night: 165.800

[Slayer]

rjchamp3, on Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:15 AM, said:

Here is a picture for the vey few who don't believe my scores are for real.

{ This is for you SLAYER READ AND WHEEP }

356,400 LOST ON LAST STAGE Damn just a matter of time

rjchamp3, on Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:15 AM, said:

WHAT DID I CHEAT ON YOU LITTLE ?.?;>l;:

JELIOUS PUNK LOSER IS YOU. I GOT MYSELF IN THE RECORD BOOKS

Iam the second best all around nes player in the world period

If you have a problem talk to me like a man on the phone, exactly you wont because you know better.

Thanks for the message!!!!!!!

As far as your question, all in good time.

[vdub_bobby]

Please remember to keep things clean and remember that there are no prizes or awards - this is all just for fun.

Also: if you haven't already, I suggest you read the forum Guidelines.

For those of you who don't wish to follow the link, I'll quote the most relevant part:

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While we understand some discussions can become heated, we will not tolerate members insulting each other in the public forums. Likewise, any racial, ethnic, gender-based insults or other personal discriminations are not permitted. The strength of your arguments goes out the window once you resort to personal attacks. If you find that you often get angry when discussing a certain topic, we suggest you refrain from involving yourself in such discussions.

And I will repeat: Do not accuse anyone of cheating in a HSC thread! If you think someone is cheating, send me a private message and we can work something out. But public accusations just poison the air and drive folks away.

And a further note on cheating: if I discover that your score was achieved through cheating or disallowed leaching your score will not be counted.

Have fun!

[rjchamp3]

LarcenTyler, on Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:21 AM, said:

I hit the wrong key when I tried to get a snapshot, good thing that the high score stays after a reset. No score for Golf because it's not one of my better games.

Also, the 30-life code isn't in Gradius, so you don't need to worry about that being used.

Also, Gradius manual here: http://vimm.net/manu...=...dius&from=1

Even if the 30 life code was allowed, this game is tough I still think I would lose

[vdub_bobby]

94,000

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[Slayer]

rjchamp3, on Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:26 PM, said:

LarcenTyler, on Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:21 AM, said:

I hit the wrong key when I tried to get a snapshot, good thing that the high score stays after a reset. No score for Golf because it's not one of my better games.

Also, the 30-life code isn't in Gradius, so you don't need to worry about that being used.

Also, Gradius manual here: http://vimm.net/manu...=...dius&from=1

Even if the 30 life code was allowed, this game is tough I still think I would lose

rjchamp3, on Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:26 PM, said:

Common jelious boy give me your phone number and talk to my face, nobody from twingalaxies will give you any info about me.

So stop lying


So I can embarrass you in front of everyone in any game LIVE

Thanks again for the new message!

[rjchamp3]

Just for the record the only reason I don't always post a pic is because I beleive the score can be improved if not then I post a pic.

In some cases I will post one during a whole competition, but I have nothing to prove to anyone.

If any of my fans and collegues really are suspicious in reason I will post a pic always.

All you gotta do is ask me nicely.


Now let's kick some ass fellow gamers

[vdub_bobby]

Games where you lose all powerups upon dying are frustrating!

[rjchamp3]

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:21 PM, said:

Games where you lose all powerups upon dying are frustrating!

I know man

[Cybergoth]

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:21 PM, said:

Games where you lose all powerups upon dying are frustrating!

http://en.wikipedia....iki/Konami_Code

[vdub_bobby]

Cybergoth, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:32 AM, said:

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:21 PM, said:

Games where you lose all powerups upon dying are frustrating!

http://en.wikipedia....iki/Konami_Code

That helps a lot, but that would be cheating...

[Cybergoth]

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:41 PM, said:

That helps a lot, but that would be cheating...

Well, first intention was to help with your problem.

For the contest specifically, it should either be allowed for all or none. AFAIR it only works once per game, so if the general consensus is that playing this week would be more fun if everyone was allowed using it, why not?

(Just for the record, I certainly did not use it for my submissions so far.)

[rjchamp3]

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:41 PM, said:

Cybergoth, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:32 AM, said:

vdub_bobby, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:21 PM, said:

Games where you lose all powerups upon dying are frustrating!

http://en.wikipedia....iki/Konami_Code

That helps a lot, but that would be cheating...

I think you are allowed to use that code in twingalaxies so go for it

[vdub_bobby]

rjchamp3, on Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:40 PM, said:

I think you are allowed to use that code in twingalaxies so go for it

TG doesn't allow it and it isn't allowed in the HSC either. Clean scores only!