# Day 2 of TRON!! April, 2015 - 2 / 2

**Source:** Dead Flip  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2015-04-16  
**Duration:** 4m 41s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyihL-aj4Gc

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## Analysis

Dead Flip gameplay stream of TRON pinball on Day 2 (April 2015), featuring casual play with commentary on shots, modes, and mechanical issues (U-target coming loose). Host attempts various modes including Zeus and Portal, expressing frustration at near-misses and heat conditions in the venue.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] U-target on TRON is coming off/loose during gameplay — _Direct observation during live gameplay: 'U-target, the freaking U-target on this thing is coming off'_
- [HIGH] Portal mode on TRON was nearly achieved multiple times during the stream — _Host states: 'I frickin' almost had Portal like a million times today. I'm so pissed'_
- [HIGH] Venue temperature was uncomfortably high during the stream — _Host mentions: 'It's also really hot in here. I think someone turned the heat on'_

### Notable Quotes

> "I keep my helmet on my motorcycle. That way if someone really needs a helmet and they steal it, you know kudos to them. Save your life."
> — **Dead Flip host**, early segment
> _Off-topic anecdote about helmet safety; sets casual, conversational tone_

> "If you know your literary history, you know that Casey Jones fails miserably."
> — **Dead Flip host**, ball commentary
> _Literary reference while explaining failed shots, showing personality and humor_

> "I frickin' almost had Portal like a million times today. I'm so pissed."
> — **Dead Flip host**, end segment
> _Primary frustration theme; indicates Portal is a significant wizard mode achievement on TRON_

> "Showboating does not count on this game."
> — **Dead Flip host**, mid-stream
> _Commentary on game mechanics or tournament rules; suggests failed show-off attempts_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Dead Flip | organization | Pinball streaming channel/content creator; hosting gameplay footage from April 2015 |
| TRON | game | Stern pinball machine; subject of two-part gameplay stream; features Portal mode, Zeus mode, U-targets |
| Richie | person | Community member expected to return to venue for approximately one hour during next streaming day |
| Cherry | person | Venue host/operator thanked for hosting the Dead Flip streaming event |
| Jaded | person | Viewer/community member; host hopes their medical situation is improving |
| Jason Wardrick | person | Community member thanked by host at conclusion of stream |

### Topics

- **Primary:** TRON pinball gameplay and mechanics, Portal wizard mode achievement, Equipment maintenance (U-target looseness)
- **Secondary:** Venue conditions and streaming environment, Casual gameplay streaming and community engagement

### Sentiment

**Mixed** (0.45) — Frustration with near-misses on Portal mode and equipment issues tempered by casual, humorous tone and appreciation for community attendees. Positive closing despite mechanical and environmental challenges.

### Signals

- **[product_concern]** U-target on TRON pinball machine is coming loose during normal gameplay, indicating potential manufacturing or material issue (confidence: high) — Host explicitly states 'U-target, the freaking U-target on this thing is coming off' during live play

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## Transcript

 Where is the shot? Wear your helmet and play. I keep my helmet on my motorcycle. That way if someone really needs a helmet and they steal it, you know kudos to them. Save your life. All that fun stuff. U-target, the freaking U-target on this thing is coming off. Come on, baby. No! Alright, this is it. Fall three. What is his name, uh, Casey Hilton Jones? Casey at bat? Just whip the first two I don't care, man. I'm about to show off with ball three here. But if you know your literary history, you know that Casey Hilton Jones fails miserably. It's all in there. I love you. That'll do. That'll do, pig. That'll do. Alright, let's start some motorinos here. We need modes, we need modes. We got this mode, we got this mode. We got the gem going Zeus is solid baby It's all good Safety first internet, safety first Two. One. Sorry. No showing off. That's good. Especially when your scores aren't that good. There you go. Oh, my God. Calm down. Hurry. Hurry. Match event. Showboating does not count on this game. Uh, damn. Dat Karma Dat Karma Well Internet thanks for coming out I frickin' almost had Portal like a million times today. I'm so pissed. Frustrating. It's also really hot in here. I think someone turned the heat on. Yeah, so, you know, come back tomorrow. hopefully we can get us some portal action I think Richie said he was coming back tomorrow for about an hour that'll be fun we now have some high life in the fridge but I think I'm gonna order some real bear because we need some thanks to everyone who came out thanks to cherry for hosting us Jaded if you're watching I hope your doctor things going great Jason Wardrick everybody you're all awesome we'll see you tomorrow back on Tron we're gonna get this we're gonna portal we're gonna portal we're gonna portal good night everybody i love you peace out keep flipping flip out flip out don't flip flip that keep flipping

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