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Raymond

person5 mentionsFirst seen Dec 16, 2020Last seen Oct 20, 2025

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Raymond is a versatile figure in the pinball industry spanning both competitive and professional domains. He serves as a support programmer and rule designer for Stern Pinball, having contributed to titles like Avengers: Infinity Quest, and is recognized as a contemporary Stern designer whose game design choices have been critiqued by peers regarding risk-reward mechanics. Beyond his professional work, Raymond is an accomplished tournament competitor and overseas pinball enthusiast known for owning a signed Guns N' Roses apron, a collectible he frequently discusses across forums.

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Claims (9)

  • opinionmedium

    Raymond qualifies for tournaments very often

    Source: HostOn Tilt Heads Up Foo Fighters Pinball Launch Tournament
  • factualhigh

    Rush Premium Edition code recently received a Progress Bar feature update

    Source: Greg (reporting from Raymond)SDTM: This Or That? Summer 2022 Pinball Edition + NEW LE REVEAL!
  • factualhigh

    Raymond from the Netherlands won the signed playfield contest

    Source: Eric MinierOnce In A Lifetime
  • factualmedium

    Playing one-two-threes with 2x multiplier during multiball yields 6-7 billion points

    Source: Chat feedback from experienced player

Recent Mentions (5)

  • Stern staff member collaborating with Sexton on dialing in album sales and gold record mechanics

    Episode 293: Timmy Page SextonDec 16, 2020
  • Contemporary Stern designer; Josh mentions critiquing his game design choices regarding risk-reward mechanics

    Ep 159: Lyman's Legacy with Penni Epstein, Roger, Josh, and Zach SharpeJan 28, 2025
  • Overseas pinball enthusiast; owns Guns N' Roses apron signed by Slash, Axl Rose, Duff McKagan; repeatedly shares this story across forums; Ken criticizes his inability to keep secrets

    EP 6 - Pinball ConfessionsAug 21, 2025
  • Tournament competitor with bye in bracket (doesn't need to show up for early rounds)

    018 - Highlights of Pinball Expo '25Oct 20, 2025
  • Support programmer; assists with rule design; competitive player background

    The Making of Stern's Avengers: Infinity Quest Pinball!Jun 4, 2021

Contradictions

  • Existing: Raymond is a support programmer who assists with rule design at Stern Pinball (Episode 0)vsConflicting: Raymond is described as a contemporary Stern designer (Episode 3)
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 3, 2026

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Stream 541: Rush (LE) Stern
  • factualhigh

    Raymond had not played Alice Cooper at all before the tournament despite the machine being available for practice

    Source: Tournament commentator[4k] Alice Cooper Launch Party Tournament - Semifinals & Finals
  • factualmedium

    Raymond is ranked 2nd in IFPA rankings with 7,000 points

    Source: Stream commentatorIFPA 2018 National and Women's World Championships - Part 5 of 10
  • factualmedium

    Raymond has the second-highest high score on Total Nuclear Annihilation in the local league

    Source: CommentatorTotal Nuclear Annihilation Launch Tournament - Semifinals and Finals
  • opinionmedium

    Raymond is the best at hitting the forehand shot on Total Nuclear Annihilation

    Source: CommentatorTotal Nuclear Annihilation Launch Tournament - Semifinals and Finals
  • factualhigh

    Raymond and Matt both qualified with only one point in one particular game

    Source: Game result discussionTotal Nuclear Annihilation Launch Tournament - Semifinals and Finals