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Stern Game of Thrones Code Update v1.15

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V1.10 - October 22, 2015
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- increased the strength of the hold for the sword mech
- Added Iron Throne lamp to Iron Throne backgrounds
- Added Hand of the king lamp to Hand of the king backgrounds
- Added post Hand of the King background lamp effect
- How many seconds you have to choose your battle increases with the number of chocies you have.
- Made instructions always show if not in casual mode
- Made instruction timers longer if not in casual mode
- Fixed a problem where the choose your battle timer would not count down
- Fixed a problem where a bad opto could give a jackpot before Blackwater started
- Fixed issue of ball arriving in the lock and the game gives a speech call.
- Fixed an issue where a flaky ramp opto could lead to the game reseting

V1.07 - October 20, 2015
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- Added a message to the end of inserting credits that prompts the player hold the action button for 3 seconds to start "advanced play"

V1.06 - October 19, 2015
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- Fixed Martell Mode not ending when it should
- Increased the starting points for Wall Multiball
- Changed the name of "Battle at the Wall" to "Battle for the Wall"
- Fixed Gold not being intialized like it should be.
- Replaced some castles with sigils
- Replaced Hand of the King Art with new and improved
- Changed special points to 25M
- Changed extraball points to 15M
- Added Attract page to explain how to get advanced play

V1.05 - October 15, 2015
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- Fixed a Dragon flapping problem at the start of Targaryen

V1.04 - October 14, 2015
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- Fixed the names of swords
- Removed button lamps from masking lamp strings
- Added player up info to the first page of instant info
- Stopped the game from pausing at end ball after Martell
- Changed the rules for Martell some.
- Increased the scoring for Martell.
- Made house selection happen if valid playfield
- Made lannister + greyjoy end after all 5 lannister shots even if there are greyjoy shots remaining.

V1.03 - October 13, 2015
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- Changed how Choose your Battle timer works. It will not reset as the player changes pages.
- Fixed build Stark text to always be on the correct side.
- Removed short lamp effect from winter grows choreogrophy.
- Reduced the dutycycle frequency of the up post in the dragon shot
- Added Casual Mode Adjustment.
- Factory PRO will be YES and NO for PRE/LE
- No House selection at the start. PLayers will be HOUSE STARK.
- STARK starts complete so they are one house closer to EXTRA BALL
- GREYJOY starts lit.
- No option to PASS on choose your battle
- If only one house is lit the house will start without a prompt during CHOOSE YOUR BATTLE
- Difficulty, HOME, and Directors Cut INSTALLS will change the setting.
- Holding the ACTION button for 3 seconds before starting a game will allow the game to start NOT in casual mode if desired.
- Added more interesting rules to Hand of the King
- It plays in "sets" of rules
- Each set starts with 4 shots to complete. The shots are decided by the four houses that were completed
- The value collected from each shot builds the value of a Super jackpot.
- After the 4 shots Super Jackpot Lights completing the Set.
- The value collected from the Super Jackpot builds the value of the Super Jackpo Hurry Up.
- After 4 Sets a hurry up starts at the Battering Ram.
- Once the Hurry up is coleted or times out the whole things starts over.
- Each House completed before Hand starts will change or add to the rules of the multiball.
- Targaryen will increase the base value of all shots
- Stark Will add a "Bonus Round" at the end of each set
- Baratheon will increase from 4 shots needed to all 7 shots.
- Lannister will increase the starting value of the SJP Hurry Up
- Greyjopy will subtract one set needed before SJP Hurry Up.
- Tyrell will increase the value of the Super Jackpot
- Martell - Each shot needs to be shot twice
- Removed small lamp effects from unlit lower lanes.
- Added more points to the start of Blackwater
- Made many of the full playfield lamp effects less bright
- Added background and foreground lamp effects for the pop bumpers
- Fixed Battering Ram lighting Playfield multipliers when it should not.
- Remove randomness from pop bumper awards if in competition mode.
- Made the middle choice in mystery be big points if in competition mode.
- Swords will award in order if the game is in competition mode.
- Fix - Mystery was not awarding a Special
- Tweaked - Mystery big points formating no longer forces a leading zero
- Fixed a control gate not opening when it should from a left orbit.

V1.02 - October 5, 2015
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- Improved responsiveness of battering ram.
- Added support for Dragon flashers.
- Updated sounds.
- Iron Throne - added victory laps after completing the Red Keep while multiball is still active.
- Dim backbox lights when in the Service Menus.
- Added new artwork for video mode duel.
- Modified Iron Throne award light show to incorporate a full playfield effect.
- Fixed an issue where Iron Throne Start was not holding the ball in the sword lock up properly.
- Fixed an issue in Targaryen 3 where Greyjoy shots on the target banks would require completion rather than a single shot.
- Added "victory laps" to iron throne if there's still a multiball in progress after red keep.
- Added new battering ram sound fx.

V1.01 - September 29, 2015
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- Dragon mech effects added.
- Mode award lamp effects added.
- Modified Martell Add Time display.
- Modified Targaryen Add Time display.
- Modified Martell mode to only award the 3rd shot, but build towards it with prior shots.
- Added a graphic for choosing your castle. Cool map scrolling!
- Fixed an issue where the total screen was not showing the super jackpots

V1.00 - September 29, 2015
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- Initial release.
 

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This sounds interesting for beginners.

- Added Casual Mode Adjustment.
- Factory PRO will be YES and NO for PRE/LE
- No House selection at the start. PLayers will be HOUSE STARK.
- STARK starts complete so they are one house closer to EXTRA BALL
- GREYJOY starts lit.
- No option to PASS on choose your battle
- If only one house is lit the house will start without a prompt during CHOOSE YOUR BATTLE
- Difficulty, HOME, and Directors Cut INSTALLS will change the setting.
- Holding the ACTION button for 3 seconds before starting a game will allow the game to start NOT in casual mode if desired.
 

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V1.15 - November 2, 2015
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- Default adjustments changed to reduce free game percentage
- Special Percentage and Extra Ball Percentage are tested before awarding from Mystery and pop bumpers
- Fixed issue: "Dump Audits" menu was non-responsive if no USB Memory Stick was inserted
- Save credits, adjustments, and audits immediately after Match completes
- Game Code Update
- At machine startup, if a USB flash drive is found that contains any files that match *.spk or *.SPK, launch the Game Code Update application.
- Added sounds for "USB Device Inserted", "Update Complete", and "Update Unsuccessful"
- Perform a full factory reset immediately after successful code update
- Improved handling of USB read errors during game code update
- USB Game Update option removed from Utility Menu. Game updates should be performed using the steps described above in "PINBALL GAME SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS".
- Display "RESTARTING GAME" when game is restarted in software (for example, after a Factory Reset)
- Brightened Stern boot logo

http://www.sternpinball.com/game-code/game-code-game-of-thrones-pro
 
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From Stern's Facebook page:

Can't say they are not listening to feedback!

"Hey Everyone, Steve Ritchie wanted to share some updated Game of Thrones pinball information with you all so that you can have a clear understanding of the game as it currently sits as well as improvements that are just around the corner.

In the upcoming GOT PRO code release several issues will be addressed including:

- Iron Throne Super Wizard Mode Completed
- Toned down lighting brightness and adjust-ability
- Various other improvements and fixes, new animations and more
- Improved animations for Video Mode

We would like to discuss "Casual Mode" shipped default on GOT Pro machines and the rationale behind it. To an operator, time is money. You would be shocked at how many players have a difficult time even finding the start button, much less selecting modes on the screen. For this reason Game of Thrones comes out of the box with a default "Casual Mode" enabled. This is designed to eliminate confusion for casual players in route locations. During our testing and feedback we have gathered that this enables operators to make more money with the machines.

For intermediate and advanced players, you can simply hold down the action button for 3 seconds before starting the game to enable "Advanced Mode" which unlocks the full choices of strategy to the player. Additionally any game started within 10 seconds of an advanced game will automatically start in "advanced mode" again without you having to use the action button trick. Finally, for home use you can disable casual mode all together if you prefer from the settings where every game is in advanced mode.

Operators can also choose to operate GOT with the Casual Mode disabled. GOT LE and Premium models will be shipped with "Advanced Play" as the default setting. Casual mode can be enabled in the settings on these games.

New default left and right drain post settings have changed on Pro production GOT games. The left and right drain mini posts have been moved to the top hole of the three available holes on each side drain. If you are experiencing unwanted long ball times, move the drain posts up to the top hole on your games.

Game of Thrones features a first of it's kind breakthrough rule strategy that we are very proud of. This allows the player to advance through the modes using strategies of their own choosing that best compliment their play skills.

We are committed to code updates in a manner that is consistent with our game designers and licensees to provide the best possible experience for you as an operator, home owner or casual enthusiast. Expect the next update for Game of Thrones PRO to arrive soon.

Thank you for your support!"