docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Gloves said: Yeah it can do that lol. There is an advantage playing on the avs fpga via slowdown and flicker. When I’m running on my original frontloader it’s no doubt more difficult to determine bullets visually. I also need to pick up a third speed on original hardware where as when I’m playing on the avs I never felt a need to pick up more than two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: There is an advantage playing on the avs fpga via slowdown and flicker. When I’m running on my original frontloader it’s no doubt more difficult to determine bullets visually. I also need to pick up a third speed on original hardware where as when I’m playing on the avs I never felt a need to pick up more than two. Yeah, so many guys swear up and down that emulation, fpga and the like are "exactly the same," but that's not true for a single video game ever. OG hardware and controls or you're a cheat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Dr. Morbis said: Yeah, so many guys swear up and down that emulation, fpga and the like are "exactly the same," but that's not true for a single video game ever. OG hardware and controls or you're a cheat... Og hardware for me. I am running on an everdrive because I don’t own a famicom Edited April 3, 2022 by docile tapeworm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Dr. Morbis said: Yeah, so many guys swear up and down that emulation, fpga and the like are "exactly the same," but that's not true for a single video game ever. OG hardware and controls or you're a cheat... guess I withdraw my score. Being a cheat and all… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Just now, Richardhead said: guess I withdraw my score. Being a cheat and all… Well there is one of these at the end of my post: Why so serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesmaster14 | 435 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) The random powerups thing is so cheap and I'm not sure if it's even avoidable. It almost always lands on "!?" losing all powerups, effectively ending the run. My past 3 runs have ended like that. I'm playing on "manual" firing btw. I don't like to lookup videos or online tips unless the original manual has it, but this game was only Japanese. *Edit I forgot this game came out in Europe too. So apparently this isn't an issue when you do "auto" mode? https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Parodius-Game-Manual.pdf Also, the duck boss is named Crapper: Edited April 3, 2022 by nesmaster14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 8,910 Events Helper · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, nesmaster14 said: The random powerups thing is so cheap and I'm not sure if it's even avoidable. It almost always lands on "!?" losing all powerups, effectively ending the run. My past 3 runs have ended like that. I'm playing on "manual" firing btw. I don't like to lookup videos or online tips unless the original manual has it, but this game was only Japanese. *Edit I forgot this game came out in Europe too. So apparently this isn't an issue when you do "auto" mode? https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Parodius-Game-Manual.pdf just avoid till u get to the coaster area when they really start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 8,910 Events Helper · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Richardhead said: guess I withdraw my score. Being a cheat and all… guess I withdraw all my scores from past and future contest threads lol. I emulate as it's easy for me to do things plus play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, nesmaster14 said: The random powerups thing is so cheap and I'm not sure if it's even avoidable. It almost always lands on "!?" losing all powerups, effectively ending the run. My past 3 runs have ended like that. I'm playing on "manual" firing btw. I don't like to lookup videos or online tips unless the original manual has it, but this game was only Japanese. *Edit I forgot this game came out in Europe too. So apparently this isn't an issue when you do "auto" mode? It's only particular pickups that do the random slot machine; you have to memorize which enemies drop them and avoid those particular pickups and you'll be fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,618 Events Team · Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Current standings posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Sorry, how is using an fpga system an advantage exactly? I'm on the Analogue NT Mini and I get killed by bullets that I couldn't see all the time. I'm not following what you guys are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 2 hours ago, docile tapeworm said: Og hardware for me. I am running on an everdrive because I don’t own a famicom So, not OG hardware. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, nesmaster14 said: The random powerups thing is so cheap and I'm not sure if it's even avoidable. It almost always lands on "!?" losing all powerups, effectively ending the run. My past 3 runs have ended like that. I'm playing on "manual" firing btw. I don't like to lookup videos or online tips unless the original manual has it, but this game was only Japanese. *Edit I forgot this game came out in Europe too. So apparently this isn't an issue when you do "auto" mode? https://www.thegameisafootarcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Parodius-Game-Manual.pdf Also, the duck boss is named Crapper: I make use of the roulette in level 1 to skip up to an extra option. With the slowdown in that area it's pretty easy for me to time it right. It's not random, it's timing. But yes, it landing on "!?" is definitely a reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,492 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, Gloves said: Sorry, how is using an fpga system an advantage exactly? I'm on the Analogue NT Mini and I get killed by bullets that I couldn't see all the time. I'm not following what you guys are saying. Some people get a little too precious about original hardware, that's all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, Gloves said: Sorry, how is using an fpga system an advantage exactly? I'm on the Analogue NT Mini and I get killed by bullets that I couldn't see all the time. I'm not following what you guys are saying. 14 minutes ago, Tulpa said: Some people get a little too precious about original hardware, that's all. I have been going back and forth using both. i mean I can try to word it a little differently but idk. My point is when I’m running on the avs it’s obviously a cleaner experience. The bullets are easier to determine visually (less flicker) and again on og hardware i pick up 3 speeds while running on the avs I feel comfortable with two. i don’t care if you play on og hardware, avs, nt, use a game genie or play with your momma. I’m just saying it’s an obvious difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 But any way I play that fucking ice cream castle is handing me my ass…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 minute ago, docile tapeworm said: I have been going back and forth using both. i mean I can try to word it a little differently but idk. My point is when I’m running on the avs it’s obviously a cleaner experience. The bullets are easier to determine visually (less flicker) and again on og hardware i pick up 3 speeds while running on the avs I feel comfortable with two. i don’t care if you play on og hardware, avs, nt, use a game genie or play with your momma. I’m just saying it’s an obvious difference. Maybe the AVS does some flicker cleanup, it's possible maybe you can turn some feature on/off. On my NT it's definitely flickersville out here just like on a famicom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gloves said: Maybe the AVS does some flicker cleanup, it's possible maybe you can turn some feature on/off. On my NT it's definitely flickersville out here just like on a famicom. Found it “extra sprites” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 minute ago, docile tapeworm said: Found it “extra sprites” Nice. Now you can play the true experience everywhere! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 17 minutes ago, Gloves said: Nice. Now you can play the true experience everywhere! F that. Og hardware for life. I ain’t no poser. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesmaster14 | 435 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Re: Roulette powerup. Interesting, yeah this game has some quirks that weren't in Gradius 1 or 2, but I guess that's to be expected. I'll have to give it some more time and figure out its bag o' tricks. I'm only at about 60K 'cause those darn roulettes gettin me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,777 Administrator · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I've gotta go to the store real quick, after which I was thinking I might do some runs on Twitch. @Jeevan wanna watch? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Woooooo nice job @Jeevan got me beat. I’m at 154 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) 166900 Edited April 4, 2022 by docile tapeworm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeevan | 8,910 Events Helper · Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, Gloves said: I've gotta go to the store real quick, after which I was thinking I might do some runs on Twitch. @Jeevan wanna watch? give me about an hour, where is ur score, did u update it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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