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[therealbountybob]

If you're thinking about joining in please do so, it's fun, we have all abilities of player. If you need any help please get in touch. Checkout the Beginners Guide for more details. If you missed the first two rounds: Ms.Pac-man and Bounty Bob Strikes Back, you can still post scores for those too, and I'll award you some points for taking part and maybe some more if you do well

Oils Well

Game closes Sunday 27th Feb 10am GMT

Download the game here:

• XEX Fandal
  
• ROM & Instructions atarimania
  
• atarimania rating 7.7
  
• HSC rating 8
  
• HSC Record MaPa 343,300 (lv.27)
  
  
• Play on default 'Regular' level
  
• 10,000 point bonus for 'Stock Holders' (completing the first round. See Post 30)
  
• If you don't have the game (& don't fancy using an emulator) - you can play any game for 2pts

Bonus Points

• Beating HSC record 1pt
  
• Unleaded Challenge - (Players who have won a game are exluded from this one)
  
• Premium Challenge - (Open to all)
  
• for both challenges: In ONE man, get all but one oil pellet (dot!) on the first screen, fastest time wins 1pt - press 'escape' to get the screenshot with your jaws next to the last dot
  
• NOTE: The game resets to Regular after every go, so make sure you have set it to the correct level each play!

Now I seemed to remember the game ending after level 9 or so with the factory completed but others don't, so I guess we will find out Checkout the reviews on atarimania for hints such as: "Gobble small sections of the maze at a time by retracting the drill often. Remember: he who drills and runs away lives to drill another day."
Game On !

[Deteacher]

Here's my first submission: 108,920!



There are 8 levels. Once you finish level 8, you go back to level 1, but the baddies are faster. I got to level 6 the second time around. There is a little "ending" after completing level 8, but I won't spoil it by posting any screenshots.

Edited by Deteacher, Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:51 AM.

[therealbountybob]

Deteacher, on Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:50 AM, said:

There are 8 levels. Once you finish level 8, you go back to level 1, but the baddies are faster. I got to level 6 the second time around. There is a little "ending" after completing level 8, but I won't spoil it by posting any screenshots.

Well that didn't last long OK anyone beating Regular is onto the Premium challenge - will sort out the scoring once I've played

[Deteacher]

148,210!



I made it to level 8, the second time through...and I missed the last dot.

[spookt]

Hmm, I see I need to put some time in here! 8,500 Level 2.

EDIT: 12,290 - Still level 2 but almost cleared.

Edited by spookt, Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:49 AM.

[beamer320i]

Love this game, though need to practice a bit - managed to have a quick go tonight, 7760

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[orpheuswaking]

Not a fan of this game at all...

[Marius1976]

Hey guys,

I have been rather busy with other Atari things lately. But I'll post some scores soon.

this is one my alltime favorite games!

Greetz
M.

[roadrunner]

I'm not too good at this one.

15,460

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[roadrunner]

Some gameplay footage

[a8isa1]

Very challenging game (well not for Deteacher) but interesting.

17,680

[Deteacher]

I finished the Unleaded levels and didn't even get past level 1 of Premium. I didn't best my own high score, either.

Wow, those guys sure move. It's basically "Run for the power pellet and pray."

As far as tips go, I basically make a run for the power pellet as soon as it's clear. It doesn't matter if it's early or late in the round. Eat up all the oil deposits on the bottom rows after getting the power pellet.

Otherwise, try to keep your pipeline as short as possible. Don't go for long runs or you'll be screwed if you have to retract the whole thing.

Have a plan for clearing sections of the board. Even on the higher levels, there's plenty of time to clear it if you have a plan. Don't just run aimlessly.

[therealbountybob]

Well, Oil's Well

258,000 25,800 very rusty (oil pun already?!) but wanted to get a score on the board!


If you're wondering what this:

is all about, then checkout the bonus challenges on Post #1 (in a few minutes)

orpheuswaking, on Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:12 PM, said:

Not a fan of this game at all...

Will be adding one of your suggestions to the next poll

p.s. Orpheus - could you check something out on your XE (clean boot DOS2.5, then from BASIC) PRINT peek(88) and peek(89) as you have the extra RAM I'm wondering if this is why Gwobby didn't run... re BBSB. Thanks.

[twh/f2]

Hi!

What's the way to avoid loosing a life when there is a "bomb" (the blinking thing) in the first row? It's kinda mean, because there is simply no way at this point to stay alive

grtx,
\twh!

[twh/f2]

twh/f2, on Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:25 PM, said:

Hi!

What's the way to avoid loosing a life when there is a "bomb" (the blinking thing) in the first row? It's kinda mean, because there is simply no way at this point to stay alive

grtx,
\twh!

ok ok .. got it. It's important not to hit the bomb with the "nose" very nice detail...

[twh/f2]

HSC8 Round #3

Oil's Well
TWH: 22250
MLP: 9900




Bounty Bob Strikes Back
TWH: 13250
MLP: 10070


Greetings,
High Score Club Munich (HSCM)

[orpheuswaking]

therealbountybob, on Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:10 AM, said:

p.s. Orpheus - could you check something out on your XE (clean boot DOS2.5, then from BASIC) PRINT peek(88) and peek(89) as you have the extra RAM I'm wondering if this is why Gwobby didn't run... re BBSB. Thanks.

Sure, as long as I get a bonus point for doing it

[spookt]

Better on real hardware 29,770

[orpheuswaking]

orpheuswaking, on Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:12 PM, said:

therealbountybob, on Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:10 AM, said:

p.s. Orpheus - could you check something out on your XE (clean boot DOS2.5, then from BASIC) PRINT peek(88) and peek(89) as you have the extra RAM I'm wondering if this is why Gwobby didn't run... re BBSB. Thanks.

Sure, as long as I get a bonus point for doing it

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156

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[orpheuswaking]

therealbountybob, on Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:10 AM, said:

Well, Oil's Well

258,000 very rusty (oil pun already?!) but wanted to get a score on the board!
Oil\'sWell25800.jpg

If you're wondering what this:
EaDon\'tEatThatDot.jpg
is all about, then checkout the bonus challenges on Post #1 (in a few minutes)

orpheuswaking, on Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:12 PM, said:

Not a fan of this game at all...

Will be adding one of your suggestions to the next poll

p.s. Orpheus - could you check something out on your XE (clean boot DOS2.5, then from BASIC) PRINT peek(88) and peek(89) as you have the extra RAM I'm wondering if this is why Gwobby didn't run... re BBSB. Thanks.

is that 25800 or 258000 ???

[therealbountybob]

orpheuswaking, on Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:52 AM, said:

is that 25800 or 258000 ???

2,580,000 ok 25,800
but I've beaten it...
52,610


p.s. thanks for the data

[Goochman]

29740

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[spookt]

41,530 Level 6



EDIT: 44,900 Level 6. Time for bed now!

Edited by spookt, Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:33 PM.

[beamer320i]

At last, an improvement for the beamster! 47,600

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[a8isa1]

25,760