bertsampson

800,900

So, we can play the SMS port?  The NES version was too easy.

3 hours ago, Red said:

I'm under the impression that VB emulation is decent nowadays, but I'm not certain. While I like to see people using original hardware/software in these contests, I realize that requiring it would kill participation.

Yes, I believe that VB emulation is pretty good.  Much easier to capture a photo as well.

Nice work Gloves.  I'm sorry I didn't make it back.  I would have liked to get in on some Mario Kart.

On 11/1/2020 at 3:22 PM, Gloves said:

The scoreboard is completely dead, as far as I'm aware. I don't imagine it ever coming here, and frankly I don't think it's a big loss. 

Nobody used it. I bought an AVS solely to compete on the leaderboard, and was hugely disappointed in how it functioned, the lack of games available, and the lack of people bothering to use it (likely due in large part to a combination of my first two gripes). 

A novel idea, but not one that I miss at all. 

Uh, I know at least one guy that used the scoreboard...

17 minutes ago, Deadeye said:

There is a Gruniozerca 1, here is a link.  For physical copies of #2, only 4 carts were made for a charity auction.  However the games will be on Action 53 vol. 4, which should be for sale soon through Infinite NES Lives.

Ok, thanks.  I've been watching for Action 53 vol. 4.

2 hours ago, ecmyers said:

GG! I started working on the game too but had practically zero time this weekend and figured you would beat us to it. The fact that the game doesn't save carrots with your stage passwords was a little intimidating and some of these levels are real puzzlers. It's so good though, so I'll at least finish it if I can.

Hey thanks.  I had no time this weekend to finish going through the levels, but once I got back to it, there was only one level I got stuck on for a minute.  Really good puzzle game.  I'd like to get a physical copy.  Is there a Gruniozerca 1?  I haven't looked it up, but I'd like to try that as well.

Good luck on finishing the game.  Some tricky puzzles indeed.

On 10/30/2020 at 9:21 PM, Red said:

It's getting closer to the time of the year I'd like to start this and now I'm leaning towards making it a Virtual Boy contest.  I looked over some potential games and, despite the small library, a 10 week competition seems doable.  Any interest in this?

I'd be interested.  I don't currently have a fully working VB, but I just got the parts to consolize one.  Not very confident in my soldering skills.  I guess emulation would work too.  Haven't tried VB emulation though.

Just finished Gruniozerca 2 with all carrots, but not sure when I was supposed to take the picture.  Game goes to a cut scene, then back to main menu.

EDIT: I used the password to try the final level again to see if the cut scene was different.  It is, so here is the final cut scene with all carrots.

1:43.01

2 hours ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

I see the Russian hackers posted a score for you anyway. You will need all the help you can get when the tournament starts.

I busted the hacker days ago...

315,600

Just now, Bearcat-Doug said:

I've only got one day this week. Stuff to do and whatnot.

It doesn't matter for me anyway.  I don't need the points.  I'm ready for the tournament and to be done already.  Not to be a downer, but I'm not in the greatest place right now.

Just now, Bearcat-Doug said:

I dunno. Some kinda contest or something.

I'm out.  No time this week.  I'm dealing with a hacker that has been remotely accessing my PC.

Just now, Bearcat-Doug said:

It's that time again.

For?

1 minute ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

Hey @bertsampson, you up?

Yes...

47 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

There is a way, but I don't think point racking is allowed.

I didn't do any point racking.  I too would think it's not allowed, unless explicitly stated like it was for Monster in my Pocket.

I can't show you my run, I don't record them, but there is a 521k, and a 526k score out there.  I haven't watched them, but I'm assuming that it's even possible to beat my score...

2 hours ago, Red said:

Unless there's something I'm missing, I don't think so either.  Since our scores are so close, I'm guessing we had the same strategy, I just missed a few more shots. Any chance you kept track of what you missed and can estimate the maximum possible score?

I couldn't tell you exactly what I missed on that run, but I'm pretty sure I only missed a few missiles that were shooting off screen as I was getting to them.

Game Completed with 8 Ducks!

5 Ducks   Where could the other 3 be???

17 minutes ago, Red said:

Oof.  I should have kept playing.  Nice job.

It was bound to happen eventually.  Nice job to you as well.  Not sure if scoring too much higher is possible.

Updated

1 minute ago, docile tapeworm said:

while everyone is sharing tips.... you can destroy the flames if the first boss and it gives you an extra 10,000 points. its hard to do. once the battle begins wait two minutes before you shoot. you have to just evade. then run into the flames, thats right run into the flames. then positions the flames so they flare up behind you. at this point you have to shoot the statue with three hits. then let the flames go back in front of you. once they flare up again run into them one more time and a bucket of water will fall from the top of the screen. then you have to hit the bucket with a loogie NOT AN EYEBALL!!! the bucket will fall into the flames and dose them out. if you did it right you will hear a little chime noise.

your welcome.

Wow.  So cool.  Confirmed true!

28 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

That's why @bertsampson goes through so many pairs of Depends each day.

Yet again, you have your facts straight, but the why is wrong.  I stopped wearing the Depends so the nurses have to give me more sponge baths.  And, I like to free ball it now.

1 minute ago, mbd39 said:

Yes, playing on hard. Looking forward to seeing what results you get. Maybe it does kill you if you touch it too much.

Just like the lasers, the first touch drains your health to 1 head, and then if you touch it again, you lose your last head, then you die.