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HSC2 Contest 19 - Centipede
Started by Goochman, Sep 11 2005 8:15 AM
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Posted Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:15 AM
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Posted Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:54 AM
Hi all!
I have a question. There're two versions of Centipede known to me: the first one was released by Atari in 1981, the second one year later. They're almost identical, probably the only difference is AI.
1981 version uses very aggressive strategy with random place where centipedes start their "kamikaze" attack
and it's almost unplayable in higher levels. On the other hand, 1982 version uses rather stupid strategy with still the same place of "kamikaze" attack. Check attachment to compare both versions.
I think it's very important to know which version players should use in this contest.
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I have a question. There're two versions of Centipede known to me: the first one was released by Atari in 1981, the second one year later. They're almost identical, probably the only difference is AI.
1981 version uses very aggressive strategy with random place where centipedes start their "kamikaze" attack
and it's almost unplayable in higher levels. On the other hand, 1982 version uses rather stupid strategy with still the same place of "kamikaze" attack. Check attachment to compare both versions.I think it's very important to know which version players should use in this contest.
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Posted Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:31 AM
The 1981 version is a proto, the only official release is the 1982 cart.
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Posted Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:59 AM
www.atarimania.com, on Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:31 AM, said:
The 1981 version is a proto, the only official release is the 1982 cart.
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Aha. Thank you for info!
I vote for 1982 version then. Especially when I know it's not a problem for me to reach 1.000.000 points.
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Posted Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:37 PM
Not playing any prototypes Except for Fandel who claims to be able to get 1,000,000 - he needs to play the hard one
1982 version only please!
1982 version only please!
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Posted Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:16 AM
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Posted Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:12 AM
Ooooops. I'm so sorry guys! I've mixed up something in my head! 1982 version is harder to play, not 1981 one! 
So this contest will be real challange because 1982 version in for Gods only. And I'm not a God, I'm just Master as you can see below. It's screenshot from 1981 proto version, approximately after 90 minutes of playing.
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So this contest will be real challange because 1982 version in for Gods only. And I'm not a God, I'm just Master as you can see below. It's screenshot from 1981 proto version, approximately after 90 minutes of playing.
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Posted Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:37 AM
Congratulations, Atari Corp! You've made really unplayable game!
My score: 78.764
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My score: 78.764
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Posted Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:59 AM
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Posted Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:57 AM
Can we use the Trak-Ball if we have it?
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Posted Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:37 AM
First stab at it. Seems slow.
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Posted Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:44 PM
RJ, on Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:57 PM, said:
Can we use the Trak-Ball if we have it?
You can use a CV Super Action Controller if it works
Go for it - I found the Trackball not to be as fun with this one
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Posted Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:21 PM
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Posted Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:45 AM
knapp!!
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Posted Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:05 PM
A little better, but this version just doesn't do it for me.
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Posted Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:20 PM
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Posted Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:26 PM
Won't get more it seems...
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Posted Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:45 AM
Contest closed
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Posted Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:41 AM
D'OH!!! I forgot to play!!!
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