luch
Super Member
Maybe they Stern are trying to create an effect of a ghost playing with the ball and moving it in and out like it is on a string during certain modes
Stern Ghostbusters
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In a perfect world I would agree, unfortunately with the magnet configuratoin under the PF there is no physical room to fit the sling mechanisms. (based on the under PF pics' I've seen)
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mitch_a
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What happened to wongs post with the facebook link to the magnaslings video? it was right after my last post.
luch
Super Member
DRANO
Super Member
Sorry the link I posted earlier did work and I was trying to post from my mobile. Here is what I was trying to post earlier.
Here is a video of Steve Ritchie playing a Ghostbusters "PRO" model with regular slings 
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luch
Super Member
The magnet slings are a "feature" on the premium/LE models only and I edited my post to include "PRO". Another easy way to tell it is a Pro at first glance is the ramp exit on the right too or the missing right ramp cross over to the left flipper.
libtech
Active Member
hmm, we'll have to see how the slings shape up, I think they will be cool, may not be something you want on every game but different features are fun.
I'd like to see how the slimer and goggles turn out too.
I'd like to see how the slimer and goggles turn out too.
DRANO
Super Member
I may be in the minority; but I think they look innovative and very cool. We have seen just a small sample of these in action. I have faith in the Stern folk to deliver us something unique and special. I can't wait to see full video and try them in person.
Fifty
Active Member
I'm not a fan of this early code edition, but I'm looking forward to seeing how the code progresses.
Chris Bardon
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I think it could be a cool addition-it's taking something that was designed to add randomness to the ball, and making it even more random. Still looks like they have a ways to go, but at least they're trying something new. If nothing else, it means there could be a whole new set of skills you have to learn to deal with these types of slings.
Chris, I would tend to agree with you.
There has also been a fair amount of negativity on Pinside regarding the magna slings; and it seems rather unwarranted since none of these guys have either seen the full scope of those nor have obviously played the pin with them.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I think the premium/LE models are going to blow us away regardless.
There has also been a fair amount of negativity on Pinside regarding the magna slings; and it seems rather unwarranted since none of these guys have either seen the full scope of those nor have obviously played the pin with them.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I think the premium/LE models are going to blow us away regardless.
Totally agree with you. People love to complain based on pictures and some video. I'm interested to see how they will work once coded. The price Prem/LEs are way out of my budget, but still curious.
Initially, I wasn't a fan of the right ramp, but I'm approaching it with an open mind and look forward to playing one eventually. The way the ball travels should slow the game down for a moment. Given how fast it seems to play, that might actually be a welcomed opportunity to access what's lit.
For those in GTA, you can try the right ramp in person today because I heard SB has a Pro setup in the showroom.
I can understand the negativity with magnet slings. If they don't act like regular slings and they end up adding randomness then its going to be a huge problem. I don't want randomness coming from the slings. If players start losing balls because it comes off the slings weirdly they are just going to be pissed and stop playing. If the magnets are just an add-on to regular slings where it only comes into play when you start a certain mode then I'd be ok with it. When I first saw the pics of WWE with that ring I knew right away it was going to be a dog. And it was. Could've been a decent pin if it was used sparingly, only active in certain modes. If Stern missteps with the magnets they could very well have another WWE. And it would be a real shame since it looks like this could be one of their best layouts in a long time. Having randomness added a couple inches above the flipper is just asking for trouble.
Hopefully I am wrong and they are implementing the magnets so they act like regular slings but I just can't see it being possible.
Hopefully I am wrong and they are implementing the magnets so they act like regular slings but I just can't see it being possible.
I'm sure the magnets will be part of a mode and not on at all times. They wanted to give it that "paranormal" feel to the game.
I'm sure it'll also have a setting that can be turned off (i.e. For tournaments).
Watch the video of it in action. I'm sure some people are thinking that some sort of "magnet" is replacing the sling completely. It isn't. It just works in conjunction with the regular sling.
I'm sure it'll also have a setting that can be turned off (i.e. For tournaments).
Watch the video of it in action. I'm sure some people are thinking that some sort of "magnet" is replacing the sling completely. It isn't. It just works in conjunction with the regular sling.