Navigation

    RetroPie forum home
    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Home
    • Docs
    Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

    Forum Tournament Round 1: Just a little fun

    MAME Random Of the Week
    80s high score mame tournament
    11
    81
    22914
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • qix77
      qix77 last edited by BuZz

      Not trying to flood the forums with threads (though it seems like it).

      This weekend, I'd like some honest MAME competition with some of you on here. If you are an old fart like me and are really into games like Ms. Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, Mario Bros., etc... Just post here. Be honest about your scores. Post screen shots if you want.

      I did this at the Tron-Sector forums back in the early millennium and we had a blast. I'm not really a great player but it's fun to keep a local highscore count and try to top it. It's really fun.

      If you are interested, just name a game and let's all check in and play it. Starts Saturday and we'll end it Sunday and top score holder gets bragging rights. :)

      Must be played on a Raspberry Pi and must be MAME.

      GAME ON!!!!

      Oh.. AND EXCUSE ME FOR MISSPELLING FORUM!!! lol.. Damn public school...

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 4
      • lilbud
        lilbud last edited by

        Phoenix, great shoot em' up.

        qix77 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
        • qix77
          qix77 @lilbud last edited by

          @lilbud I'm in. Let's do this as our first game this weekend. :) Great selection. Next weekend we'll select something else.

          BTW: don't make fun of my score. lol.. :)

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • lilbud
            lilbud last edited by

            I better start practicing in Study Hall :)

            qix77 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
            • qix77
              qix77 @lilbud last edited by

              @lilbud Me too. :)

              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • Lyle_JP
                Lyle_JP last edited by

                I think we need a few more ground-rules for this friendly Phoenix contest. I'd like to propose a few, and see if they're acceptable to everyone.

                a. Only original Amstar or licensed Centuri or Taito roms should be accepted. No bizarre versions or bootlegs.
                b. Must have dip switches set for 3 lives per credit (not 4-6).

                That's all I can think of.

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                • dankcushions
                  dankcushions Global Moderator last edited by

                  great idea! this game is harsh.. the shield effect seems to have a bit of a warm up, as you can hear the sound and see the effect and still be hit if you do it at the last moment :(

                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                  • qix77
                    qix77 last edited by qix77

                    I'm going to practice today and then this weekend will be official.

                    @Lyle_JP said in Fourm Tournament Round 1: Just a little fun:

                    I think we need a few more ground-rules for this friendly Phoenix contest. I'd like to propose a few, and see if they're acceptable to everyone.

                    a. Only original Amstar or licensed Centuri or Taito roms should be accepted. No bizarre versions or bootlegs.
                    b. Must have dip switches set for 3 lives per credit (not 4-6).

                    I agree. Let's make some official rules.

                    1. Amstar, Centuri and Taito are acceptable.
                    2. Only 3 lives allow per game.
                    3. No cheats. This is for fun, not to build selfish egos. Don't be retarded, don't cheat.
                    4. MAME only. I was going to just make this exclusive to Retropie, but since some of our friends are having issues with setting up MAME, then Linux/Win/DOS/Mac will be allowed. However, you must state what system you are playing because I'm going to put these in different high score brackets. I shouldn't have to explain why, but this is what it will look like by Sunday.

                    name/user name country

                    PHOENIX: Retropie.org.uk Forums Tournament:

                    RETROPIE

                    1. McWhorebuckets UK
                    2. Kang-a-gross AU
                    3. Fatass4areason USA
                    4. Imlost74 BMW
                    5. Duhhhhh KGMO
                      etc..

                    PC MAME

                    etc..

                    MAC MAME

                    etc..

                    You get the idea

                    1. Screen shots to verify score. Preferably with your camera phone, but since that can be a pain in the butt for some, a screen shot is acceptable.
                    2. Don't troll. Some of us are going to suck but we don't care because this is really just for fun.
                    3. Pausing is acceptable. Sometimes the wife screams because she's demonically possessed.

                    Anyone that wants to suggest some rules, or change the ones before the tournament starts, please post soon.

                    :)

                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                    • lilbud
                      lilbud last edited by

                      Just to let everyone know, you can play Phoenix in your browser

                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                      • Cole_48
                        Cole_48 last edited by

                        I Am in

                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                        • qix77
                          qix77 last edited by

                          I keep getting this game confused with 'Demon' (Atari 2600) for some reason. Phoenix isn't easy... and I like that. I'm going to suck at this but I love just joining in on the fun. :)

                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • qix77
                            qix77 last edited by

                            Tournament started. Play as many time you like. Try to take a pic of your highest score. You can post at any time. Sometime on Sunday, let's find out who has placed in what position. I won't even be on the top ten. lol.. but I'm playing like crazy.

                            Next weekend, lets decide what game we want to play next.

                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • meleu
                              meleu last edited by meleu

                              man, this game is f*$#@%ing hard! :D
                              This is the result of my first session with my kids messing around: 7170
                              [Edit: forgot to mention, it was played in RetroPie.]

                              0_1474131909053_phoenix.png

                              I'll try again later when they are asleep. :-)

                              lilbud 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • lilbud
                                lilbud @meleu last edited by lilbud

                                @meleu Checkmate
                                0_1474136921301_snapshot.png

                                Played on Retropie

                                meleu 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                • cyperghost
                                  cyperghost last edited by

                                  Just for interested Player (like me...) What the hell is

                                  Phoenix?

                                  That's not my gameplay! It's just the answer .... Interesting game anyway :)

                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                  • meleu
                                    meleu @lilbud last edited by meleu

                                    @lilbud it was check, but not a mate one. :-)
                                    My youngest took a nap and I got 13390.
                                    Played on RetroPie.
                                    0_1474144999207_phoenix.png

                                    lilbud 2 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • lilbud
                                      lilbud @meleu last edited by

                                      @meleu SON OF A........

                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • Brigane
                                        Brigane last edited by

                                        I gave it a shot, but after about 20. attempts I was filled with anger and frustration ;). I couldn't even get pass 4000 points.

                                        Bottom line: I'm too old for this sh*t :D

                                        meleu 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • lilbud
                                          lilbud @meleu last edited by

                                          @meleu Your move
                                          0_1474147144608_RetroArch-0917-211757.png

                                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                          • meleu
                                            meleu @Brigane last edited by meleu

                                            @Brigane You are too old for a game made 36 years ago. HOW OLD ARE YOU? :D
                                            I'm wondering who is young enough for it...

                                            @lilbud
                                            impossibiru

                                            Brigane 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                            • First post
                                              Last post

                                            Contributions to the project are always appreciated, so if you would like to support us with a donation you can do so here.

                                            Hosting provided by Mythic-Beasts. See the Hosting Information page for more information.