Correcting Time Pilot 84 game rules
Hi All,
There's an issue between the dip switch settings and points showing in the game rules. I'm asking for your help to correct them. I apologize in advance for the lengthy message, but it needed to be in order to clearly explain the situation.
The rules below are the factory default settings for a bonus plane. Switch 4 set to ON and switch 4 set to OFF.
The factory default settings for a bonus plane are at 20,000 Points & every 60,000 Points. But the points showing in the score rankings are 40,000 Points & Every 80,000 Points.
Here are the current rules on the score rankings page:
Dip Switch #1:1-8 = OFF
Dip Switch #2:1-2 = OFF
3 = ON/OFF [Upright/Table]
4 = ON
5-6 = OFF
7-8 = ON
Note: The above Dip Switches, are not only the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, but are also the correct Twin Galaxies Tournament Settings for this title and will provide the following settings.
Number of Planes: 3
Bonus Plane: 40,000 Points & Every 80,000 Points
Difficulty: 3
Page 6 on game instruction manual shows the default for a bonus planes is 20k and every 60k. Dip switch settings are #4 ON and #5 OFF, which is the same in the game rules.
Link to the manual: http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/...t84/manual.pdf
Now for the score rankings: The guiness book of world records confirms the #2 and #3 ranked scores were set to 20k/60k. My game was also played at 20/60.
For the #1 score, Mark Kiehl stated in my score submission thread that the setting used was 40k/80k and I have no reason to doubt him.
I sent an email to TG asking for the rules to be corrected. Jace Hall replied and is unwilling to make a change because:
"We do not alter historic scores or the tracks they are on without overwhelming and significant data that is irrefutable which warrant a change."
I believe the evidence is clear that the factory default settings are a bonus plane is awarded at 20k and every 60k. 40k and 80k is wrong.
I propose two different ways to have the issue corrected.
Change 40k/80k to 20k/60k in the current records and create a new track for the #1 score. The rules setting would be factory default except at 40/80 for a bonus plane.
Or, change the current records to match the #1 score settings with the above changes and create another track for the #2 and #3 scores at the default settings.
No one has been willing to vote YES for my submission due to the conflicting information.
Thanks for your time,
McNear