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Season 5.5, Week 3: Hyper Sports, MAME; Romulan 'hyperspt'
Topic Started: 17 Dec 2006, 12:06 PM (2,057 Views)
Antiriad2097
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The game voted for play in Week 3 is Hyper Sports in MAME.

Hyper Sports, Konami, 1984
We are playing: MAME romulan 'hyperspt'
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Twin Galaxies High Scores

Default MAME settings:
1 Coin/1 Credit
After Last Event = Game Continues
Demo Sounds = On
World Records = Erase on reset
Difficulty = Easy 1

Last time we played we didn't use the defaults so you might want to check those if you participated in Season 3.

No continues allowed, no auto-fire allowed, run like hell cheat not allowed

Scores to be in by 12:00 noon on 24/12/06.

[size=14]REMEMBER TO POST THE LEVEL YOU ACHIEVE.[/size]
I can't assess the validity of a level multiplier being used in the scoring system unless you give me this information.

Final Scores at 12:00 on 24/12/06

With Level Multiplier:
1) 6290400 - Zaphod79 = 100.00 points
2) 4982120 - Supermario = 83.35 points
3) 2727480 - Kaiserpc = 59.18 points
4) 2430830 - SirClive = 50.57 points
5) 1738380 - Stomach = 38.82 points
6) 439670 - Merman = 22.24 points
7) 380800 - A.J.Green = 15.53 points
8) 152900 - Antiriad2097 = 7.47 points

Without Level Multiplier:
1) 262100 - Zaphod79 = 100.00 points
2) 226460 - Supermario = 86.95 points
3) 160440 - Kaiserpc = 68.11 points
4) 142990 - SirClive = 58.53 points
5) 124170 - Stomach = 48.69 points
6) 62810 - Merman = 30.73 points
7) 54400 - A.J.Green = 22.88 points
8) 30580 - Antiriad2097 = 12.08 points

[size=7]Congratulations Zaphod79[/size]
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Antiriad2097
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From last time this was played, tips from Zaphod79:

1) Timing is more important than speed
2) Every 'attempt' is a chance to score , so if for example you only have one qualifying score on the skeet shooting you will get less overall score than if you turn in 3 qualifiying scores
3) There are hidden bonuses in most events if you know where to look (some details below)
4) There are a limited set of 'patterns' for the skeet shooting A / B / C / D and then a number after each for the round you are on , if you perfect a set you move onto the next set and if you go round back to the skeet shooting you advance one.

For individual events

1) Swimming , tie with 2nd place for a bonus , all down to timing for the breathing spots
2) Skeet shooting , perfect will give you a duck out , shoot it with the left target for a flying bird which can be shot multiple times (big points available)
3) Vault , as mentioned above hit any key to start the run , press the action button once on the spingboard , wait till the last minute on the horse then press the button again , and land 'straight' for the best score - hidden on this is do one spin and land on your head (although you will score higher by a good vault).
4) Archery , all down to timing watch the wind speed and adjust your shots , a 5.0 / 5.2 / 5.4 height and centre will give you a 'nice' for 600 points , get them all nice for a massive bonus (i've never managed it but have been 2 off it :-(
5) Tripple jump , run , first jump as close to the line as possible (touch the line for an extra speed boost) , then wait for the leg to move round for the other jumps , from memory a 35 / 35 / 45 angle is the best and if you get those directly a plane flies overhead for the bonus
6) weight lifting , hit the buttons as hard and as fast as you can , when the bar flashes press the action button , then hit the buttons again till you get the 3 lights , when you drop the bar hit both buttons as it hits the ground for a bonus
7) Pole vault , no need to run just hit the button once , press and hold action to plant the pole release to drift over the bar (press and hold the action button to drift more and hit the run buttons for a little extra lift or so i've always thought) , if you plant the pole perfectly (and keep your 1050 speed) a little mole pops out , for 1000 and then for each successive jump the bonus doubles

Then back round again :)
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Kaiserpc
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Not Going on holiday. Again.
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3 time around, event 3, or level 17
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supermario
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Hi
couple of additional tips

Swimming - Once you take off don't bang the run buttons immediately, wait for a short amount of time before swimming- this also applies when you turn at half way but for a slightly shorter time.

Skeet shooting - if the bird comes out of the right hand side - shoot it with the left gun and vice versa.

I think Triple jump bonus is 35/41/45 - can someone who has got this lately confirm ?

Pole Vault. This event seems to cause a lot of people trouble so here's how I approach it
Tap run button to start running
Press and hold jump when you think you are in the correct place to plant the pole
Release the jump button when you are vertical
Hit both run buttons quickly to gain more lift
Once you are over the bar press and hold the jump button to drift over the bar, but watch you don't drift over too quickly (or not enough!)

In my experience the mole bonus goes 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 and doesn't get any bigger than that (I've seen 5 in a row)

Finally I think (but need confirmation) that if you get a world record you don't always get the bonus.

ME.
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fairziff
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Cheers for the tips fella's!
I do like this game, but the pole vault is just so tricky.
You help is appreciated.
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supermario
Dec 17 2006, 05:25 PM
Finally I think (but need confirmation) that if you get a world record you don't always get the bonus.

ME.

If you get a world record on the pole vault then you miss out on the bonus , which can be a real pain at times.

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merman
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Still haven't managed to get over the bar on the pole vault :angry:

This week's score:

46880, level 7 (pole vault, 1st time round)
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merman
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Sooo close, just knocked the bar off...

57360, level 7 (pole vault 1st time round)
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merman
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Sprinting my way to three consecutive posts, it's over 60K but not over the pole vault bar...

62810 (level 7 of course)
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merman
Dec 18 2006, 06:11 PM
Sprinting my way to three consecutive posts

On most forums that'd be frowned upon, but I like that you're sharing your progress as you play.
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SirClive
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142990
Vaulting (3 time round) - Event 17

Thanks for the tips guys, would never have got past the pole vault without you.
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a.j.green
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Its not easy...
SirClive
Dec 18 2006, 08:06 PM
142990
Vaulting (3 time round) - Event 17

Thanks for the tips guys, would never have got past the pole vault without you.

Unlucky, Sir Clive, only 0.1 off getting past the vault!
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a.j.green
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Its not easy...
45950

1st time round, event 7 (Pole vault)

Not as high as my best, but the best this week.
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SirClive
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a.j.green
Dec 19 2006, 10:13 AM
SirClive
Dec 18 2006, 08:06 PM
142990
Vaulting (3 time round) - Event 17

Thanks for the tips guys, would never have got past the pole vault without you.

Unlucky, Sir Clive, only 0.1 off getting past the vault!

That has happened about 4 times. Can get 7 spins with a good landing or 8 with a bad landing :(
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SirClive
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How do I change the keys on MAME?
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SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 12:32 PM
a.j.green
Dec 19 2006, 10:13 AM
SirClive
Dec 18 2006, 08:06 PM
142990
Vaulting (3 time round) - Event 17

Thanks for the tips guys, would never have got past the pole vault without you.

Unlucky, Sir Clive, only 0.1 off getting past the vault!

That has happened about 4 times. Can get 7 spins with a good landing or 8 with a bad landing :(

7 with a good landing *and* getting the first jump right on the very edge of the springboard should get you it ?

And to change the keys in most versions of mame , hit tab and select the controls options from the menu (hit tab to go back to normal).
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SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 12:57 PM
How do I change the keys on MAME?

Hit TAB and then go to "Input (This Game)" and ENTER to select.

For Hyper Sports, Button 1 and 3 are the run buttons and 2 is the action button.

You can also change the keys for "Input (General)" which means you don't have to change them for every game.

54400

Round 1 event 7

High jump again
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Was playing last night and my pad seems to have lost most of it's responsiveness. Tapping buttons was doing practically nothing. :angry:
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TAB doesn't do anything on my MAME :( I have MAME32 and in its help files it says use TAB, but nothing happens :angry:

Is the game running when you press TAB? Common mistake for MAME beginners is to assume this is done from the front end menu - its not. The front end is just a shiny add on. MAME has the key config as part of its core.
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SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 07:31 PM
TAB doesn't do anything on my MAME :( I have MAME32 and in its help files it says use TAB, but nothing happens :angry:

I've had this before because i managed to change the menu key to something else , easiest way to fix it was to rename all the .cfg files to something else (.old or similar) , then re-run mame and it went back to the defaults.
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SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 07:31 PM
TAB doesn't do anything on my MAME :( I have MAME32 and in its help files it says use TAB, but nothing happens :angry:

Is the game running when you press TAB? Common mistake for MAME beginners is to assume this is done from the front end menu - its not. The front end is just a shiny add on. MAME has the key config as part of its core.

Yes the game should be running when you do this.
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Dec 20 2006, 01:04 AM
SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 07:31 PM
TAB doesn't do anything on my MAME  :(  I have MAME32 and in its help files it says use TAB, but nothing happens :angry:

Is the game running when you press TAB? Common mistake for MAME beginners is to assume this is done from the front end menu - its not. The front end is just a shiny add on. MAME has the key config as part of its core.

Yes the game should be running when you do this.

Oops. SirClive's post looks a bit odd now - I hit Edit instead of Quote when telling him to do it in-game :o
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yes I am running the game when I try it.
The keys set are Ctrl/Alt/space so they are pretty crap for button bashing :(

Might try the .cfg thing tonight that zaphod suggested, or I might just stick with the score I have because I haven't gott passed that level too many times in the past anyway.
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Antiriad2097
Dec 20 2006, 06:36 AM
Elgin_McQueen
Dec 20 2006, 01:04 AM
SirClive
Dec 19 2006, 07:31 PM
TAB doesn't do anything on my MAME  :(  I have MAME32 and in its help files it says use TAB, but nothing happens :angry:

Is the game running when you press TAB? Common mistake for MAME beginners is to assume this is done from the front end menu - its not. The front end is just a shiny add on. MAME has the key config as part of its core.

Yes the game should be running when you do this.

Oops. SirClive's post looks a bit odd now - I hit Edit instead of Quote when telling him to do it in-game :o

I thought something about that looked odd, wasn't sure whether or not to respond to it. :lol:
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Round 4 swimming - can't keep up the required pace for long enough!!

Also lots of perfects on the skeet shooting and a few moles on the pole vault.

226,460

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262100

Round 4 - Vault



Have really been struggling to get some time to play this week but have 2 screenies here - the first is my score at the moment :

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But the 2nd is the one i'm more proud of - the first time i've managed to finish the 4th skeet shooting , a bit of luck in there but it all counts :-)

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BTW vault 9.45 was a 9 summersault jump landing straight but not quite on the edge of the spingboard :-(
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Just realised its Sunday! One very quick game of this...
30580 - Event 5
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I know what you mean Ant, I thought I better post something as well.

p.s Happy Christmas to one and all!! :)

124170 Pole vault round 2, I think
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Time is up. Scores posted after this will not count towards League points.

Update later with score totals etc, lots to do today. Wek 4 carries on as usual in another thread...
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When will we get the scoreboard for Hypersports Ant?

How dare you have a Christmas :P
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Possibly tomorrow. I've not had much keyboard time in the last few days, just been popping in and out now and then to keep an eye on threads here and at RG.

Back to work tomorrow so the routine will kick in. I need to concentrate and take my time to compile the scores else I make mistakes. Still - this is the first time I've been late and the League's been running for over a year now.

Once that's done, I need a new nominations thread for Season 6...
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There is no rush really, I am just hoping I did quite well this week.

Really struggling to get a decent score in Bank Panic, so all the good work will be undone thi week anyway.
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Scores updated in first post.

[size=7]Congratulations Zaphod79[/size]
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Its not easy...
Hurrah! I didn't finish last! :D
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