ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
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Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
After dozens of attempts in Flappy Bird, I've reached 5 points
It's bloody frustrating!
It's bloody frustrating!
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First scores.
Pssst: 15350 - Just as good as I remember. I put a lot of hours into this as a kid - can't remember if farming the bugs is the better strat or not... (see rule 2 - no cheese...)
FlappyBird: 21 - I wish you could remap space to something else!!!
Pssst: 15350 - Just as good as I remember. I put a lot of hours into this as a kid - can't remember if farming the bugs is the better strat or not... (see rule 2 - no cheese...)
FlappyBird: 21 - I wish you could remap space to something else!!!
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Cannonball - 3590
Flappy Bird - 55
Getting some scores in early before the big-hitters arrive and put my efforts to shame!
Flappy Bird is another game that does weird things to your eyes. It's not as bad a Nohzdyve which I had to stop playing as it was making me nauseous. I'm pleased to say that Level 2 isn't any harder, but the abrupt colour change throws off my rhythm every time and I have to work hard to get back into the groove.
Flappy Bird - 55
Getting some scores in early before the big-hitters arrive and put my efforts to shame!
Flappy Bird is another game that does weird things to your eyes. It's not as bad a Nohzdyve which I had to stop playing as it was making me nauseous. I'm pleased to say that Level 2 isn't any harder, but the abrupt colour change throws off my rhythm every time and I have to work hard to get back into the groove.
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Flappy Bird - 63
Improved my score slightly but it's an annoying score as I think Level 3 will start on 64 points!
Improved my score slightly but it's an annoying score as I think Level 3 will start on 64 points!
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My current score on Pssst!: 26520
I've only played this a handful of times throughout my life. It's quite a fun little game.
I probably won't bother with the other two games though. No offence to the people who wrote them, but games that are specifically designed to be frustrating just aren't my bag (with a few exceptions).
I've only played this a handful of times throughout my life. It's quite a fun little game.
I probably won't bother with the other two games though. No offence to the people who wrote them, but games that are specifically designed to be frustrating just aren't my bag (with a few exceptions).
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It's nice that people have submitted scores, but this round didn't start until midnight last night so I'm afraid all your scores are null & void, you'll all have to start again... ("Oi..! Stop throwing things at me...")
I managed a score of 7 on Flappy Bird. Probably won't play it again, the experience is pretty painful. For those who don't want to play it I'd say give it 10 seconds of your time, it'll be funny to see a bunch of scores tied on 1..
Quite looking forward to Psssst! - I'll dig out my Speccy for that one as I have the original that I can load from tape. Just to say that any submitted emulator screenshots from any of you must be backed up with a photo of an original owned game, or I'm reporting the lot of you to F.A.C.T.
Will also give Cannonball a go at some point this week too. It's another 'twitch' game, but not quite as frustrating as Flappy Bird. At least each game is quite short.
Overall like other players I'll give these a go but i'm probably not going to invest much time in this round, as it's a potential fist-through-the-screen fornight...
I managed a score of 7 on Flappy Bird. Probably won't play it again, the experience is pretty painful. For those who don't want to play it I'd say give it 10 seconds of your time, it'll be funny to see a bunch of scores tied on 1..
Quite looking forward to Psssst! - I'll dig out my Speccy for that one as I have the original that I can load from tape. Just to say that any submitted emulator screenshots from any of you must be backed up with a photo of an original owned game, or I'm reporting the lot of you to F.A.C.T.
Will also give Cannonball a go at some point this week too. It's another 'twitch' game, but not quite as frustrating as Flappy Bird. At least each game is quite short.
Overall like other players I'll give these a go but i'm probably not going to invest much time in this round, as it's a potential fist-through-the-screen fornight...
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FlappybirdZX - 26
With this and Cannonball, I think we're getting the 'less deep' games out of the way in one fell swoop. I remember Timmy was the first with the Flappy Bird Simulator, which is more rough and ready than the version we're playing here. Whether you like the game or not, [mention]Ralf[/mention] did a great job of converting it. There's a very large area being scrolled at 50 fps, and rather than use the regular approaches of very quickly moving the whole screen, it only scrolls the front and back of the pillars. What's even more impressive is, if I remember right, Ralf doesn't even like Flappy Bird! (I remember him saying something like "Alright, I'll do the stupid bird").
With this and Cannonball, I think we're getting the 'less deep' games out of the way in one fell swoop. I remember Timmy was the first with the Flappy Bird Simulator, which is more rough and ready than the version we're playing here. Whether you like the game or not, [mention]Ralf[/mention] did a great job of converting it. There's a very large area being scrolled at 50 fps, and rather than use the regular approaches of very quickly moving the whole screen, it only scrolls the front and back of the pillars. What's even more impressive is, if I remember right, Ralf doesn't even like Flappy Bird! (I remember him saying something like "Alright, I'll do the stupid bird").
Somehow I suspect notAlessandro wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:02 pm I already know I am a candidate for the wooden spoon for it and Flappy Birds
Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
Well then, in the words of the creator himself, "Alright, I'll do the stupid bird..."
Current FlappybirdZX score: 19
Current FlappybirdZX score: 19
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Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
PSA: this round has been cut to ONE WEEK - ends midnight Sunday the 9th Aug.
Unless you vote otherwise, that is
Unless you vote otherwise, that is
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Those who get 10 points or more in Flappy Bird... what do you eat for breakfast?
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Probably not as much as they drink afterwards...Juan F. Ramirez wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:24 pm Those who get 10 points or more in Flappy Bird... what do you eat for breakfast?
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Is it my imagination or do you move even faster on stage 2 of Cannonball?
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Flappy Bird - 93
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Oh cripes... I hope not. I haven't noticed any speed increase when you clear a level, though sometimes when you change direction I've noticed that it seems to jump slightly.
Currently at a Cannonball high of 2,475. Won't be beating that this evening. Might come back to it at the weekend for another go after playing Psssst! later this week.
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Might just be me, but I could swear that each time I've got to stage 2 you move just that little bit quicker.
Nice score btw, I'd be very happy if I could get there - working on clearing level 2 but keep making silly mistakes; once I even pressed right at the start, instead of up or down, and just slammed straight into the wall!
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Cannonball - 1,525
I haven't played Pssst for years (yeah, here come the excuses... lol) and was dismayed that I only got 30K on my first go! I've got to improve fast if I'm going to challenge anywhere near the top places. Still, at least this is a far more relaxing game that the other two!
I haven't played Pssst for years (yeah, here come the excuses... lol) and was dismayed that I only got 30K on my first go! I've got to improve fast if I'm going to challenge anywhere near the top places. Still, at least this is a far more relaxing game that the other two!
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Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
Got 8 points in Flappy Bird. I don't think I will have so much luck in a long time...
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Flappy Bird - 130
Was hoping to break the 100 mark tonight. Phew! I need a rest after that.
Was hoping to break the 100 mark tonight. Phew! I need a rest after that.
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Pssst! - 33255 (new)
Cannonball - 3590
Flappy Bird - 130
Pssst! has aged so well! I think a lot must come down to the frame-rate. It's just so buttery smooth. You could overlook a dodgy frame-rate back then but nowadays it just kills a game.
Cannonball - 3590
Flappy Bird - 130
Pssst! has aged so well! I think a lot must come down to the frame-rate. It's just so buttery smooth. You could overlook a dodgy frame-rate back then but nowadays it just kills a game.
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Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
As to Cannonball, I don't know if the scores we got in its own thread ('The Cannonball Challenge' count...
Re: ZX HSC Round 2 - Cannonball / PSSST / Flappy Bird ZX
Thought I'd have another sneaky go at Flappy after some coffee this morning. Latest scores:
Cannonball - 2,475 (no change)
Flappy Bird - 22 (new!)
Pssst! - Yet to play
Cannonball - 2,475 (no change)
Flappy Bird - 22 (new!)
Pssst! - Yet to play
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