114 replies to this topic

[GrizzLee]

I think the Hi-Score is a great idea. I do however have 2 issues with the Hi-Score contest.

I do have some reservations about allowing the use of emulators. Although, I love emulators, I think all hi-score contests should be on actual hardware, especially if the score is eventually submitted to Twin Galaxies at some point. However, if emus are allowed, then I blelieveI think there should be 2 separate categories for actual hardware and emus. I'd hate to see the record books with astericks (similar along the lines of Babe Ruth's Home Run record.... (*) Prior to steroid use and 162 game seasons, etc...) I guess I am a purest and being older than most on these boards, I guess I am a bit old fashioned :wink:

It was mentioned earlier that the hi-scores were going to be limited to more of the common games. If emulators are allowed, then I don't see this being an issue and most of the games are available as bin files on the net (right here on AA).

In any event, these are my opinions. Just my thoughts and some points to ponder.


-Lee

[Paul Slocum]

Sign me up!

[fsuinnc]

Please add me to the list.
I may score low, but at least I'm consistant.

[Gamemaster_ca_2003]

me too I want to join

[Robert M]

Please sign me up.

[DeV0]

Bit late, but Im in!

[Gateway]

Better late than never...

Count me in!

This is a great chance to play some of my carts that have been collecting dust for awhile.

[StanJr]

Lee Krueger said:

I do have some reservations about allowing the use of emulators. Although, I love emulators, I think all hi-score contests should be on actual hardware, especially if the score is eventually submitted to Twin Galaxies at some point.

Who said anything about Twin Galaxies? I thought this was just for fun, and besides, there are too many rules and regulations that go along with TG that we are probably going to disregard.

[Ze_ro]

StanJr said:

Who said anything about Twin Galaxies?  I thought this was just for fun, and besides, there are too many rules and regulations that go along with TG that we are probably going to disregard.

Exactly... this certainly isn't meant to be some repository of world records or anything... it's just a bunch of guys trying to beat each others scores, learn more about the games in the process, and (most importantly) to have fun.

One thing I've always disliked about the whole classic gaming hobby is there there seems to be so much emphasis on collecting that actually playing the games ends up taking a backseat. This is just my way of getting people to actually enjoy the games they worked so hard to find. Lord knows I have plenty of games sitting there that I've barely scratched the surface on.

--Zero

[Mendon]

Please include my name. I'm not that good and don't have many 2600 games but I love seeing how my score compares to others.

Mendon

[Fretwobbler]

Sorry I'm late guys, just oved house and the DSL has only just been ooked up.

I'm IN!!!

With the sole intention of BEATING Stan at as many Activision titles as possible

[StanJr]

That's IT, Fretwobbler! You are going DOWN.

[Fretwobbler]

Its all academic anyway Stan.... as soon as the Activision titles come round DYancey is going to pummel both of us hands down: except for maybe Frostbite with me and Private Eye with you

[StanJr]

yes, except that I have a hammer with which I plan to bash out D.Yancey's TV screen when that time rolls around.....


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[Stingray]

I'd like to propose a slight adjustment to the rules. If possible it would be nice if the next person in line were allowed to announce his game a week in advance. The reason for this is so that if we don't already have that game it will give us a few days to get it (for those of us who prefer not use emulation). Just a thought.

-S

[PaulEMoz]

OK, I'm gonna sign up. I don't know how much time I'll have for each game, but I'll have a shot.

[killersquirel]

I'm in also.

Am I too late for circus atari?

-mike

[Ze_ro]

killersquirel said:

Am I too late for circus atari?

You have until midnight, Sunday the 11th to submit your scores, join in at any time!

--Zero

[shining slade]

I guess I'm in too!
So far I've played circus 7 times and here are my scores:
829
1059
670
2546
1544
1473
1122

Guess I need some more practice!
I should add that I've not played this game in at least a year, so I'm not terrible!

[taxman]

Sounds like a great idea. Count me in too.

Thanks.

[Ze_ro]

shining slade said:

So far I've played circus 7 times and here are my scores

Please post your scores in the Circus Atari thread instead, it's easier to keep track of them that way.

--Zero

[chadtower]

I'd like to be in...

[gospeedde]

I'd like to get in on this too. I don't play my atari enough and this will be a good excuse to do so.

[stayrunner]

Please sign me up.

I love Circus Atari!

[Big Player]

Whoops, sorry for the faux-pas, I submitted a score before I signed up.

Count me in, please.