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Carl streams Dune v2025.11.26 with gameplay breakdown; technical issues and machine updates discussed.
A minor code update was released between the 24th and 26th that included small bug fixes, tweaks, and the addition of a hunter seeker mode light indicator.
high confidence · Carl, IE Pinball stream intro - stated directly about the latest Dune code update
DOMINO Pinball: Neil McRae ordered a replacement board from Pinball Center for Carl's Godfather machine because no other distributor had it in stock.
high confidence · Carl, discussing his broken Godfather machine during gameplay
Carl is considering selling his Godfather machine if the replacement board doesn't fix the issue.
high confidence · Carl's statement: 'If it doesn't fix the game, it is uh I'm giving up on it. So that's it. I will uh sell this one and try to find a one that actually works cuz I am done working on that thing.'
Winchester pinball would be a good feature game candidate for tournament finals if it enters tournament rotation.
medium confidence · Carl's opinion: 'I can't wait to see everyone playing Winchester... being a feature game in the finals. That would be very cool. I think it's going to if it gets in tournaments, I think it should pose a decent challenge for players.'
Dune game has experienced technical issues including frame drops during streaming and potential switch/trough problems.
high confidence · Carl throughout stream mentioning dropped frames, switch detection issues, and noting problems with ball trough functionality
Water scoring in Dune battles is calculated at 1 million points per water for bonus, with multipliers possible via Thumper shots.
high confidence · Carl explaining scoring mechanics: 'on the battles, it's a million per water for the bonus. Uh and then every time you beat a battle, you your cap increases.'
“Removing my shirt helps with drop. Game time. You do not want to see what's under.”
Carl@ 0:21 — Casual opener; Carl joking about streaming setup issues
“Always light your snork and get your snor. Always, always, always, always snors. Always. I will never I can never stress that enough.”
Carl@ 2:03 — Gameplay strategy tip for Dune - snorks (ball saves) are essential mechanic
“That game is still right here and it's still dead. I'm still I'm waiting on the board. DOMINO Pinball: Neil McRae: Neil McRae actually he ordered one from Pinball Center for me cuz no one else had it.”
Carl@ 2:25 — Technical issue with Godfather machine; supply chain context for parts sourcing
“I can't wait to see everyone playing Winchester... being a feature game in the finals. That would be very cool. I think it's going to if it gets in tournaments, I think it should pose a decent challenge for players.”
Carl@ 12:37 — Tournament-focused commentary on Winchester pinball's competitive positioning
“I've dropped a total of 36,000 frames this stream, which is ridiculous.”
Carl@ 54:42 — Technical issue during broadcast; streaming quality problems acknowledged
“So I have to lock a ball first in the arena. Well, that's our hunter seeker. I will not play it. Not right now at least. Or if I happen to hit it, I happen to hit it, you know.”
Carl@ 34:24 — Gameplay strategy showing mode selection and ball management tactics
code_update: Dune pinball v2025.11.26 released with small bug fixes, tweaks, and new hunter seeker mode light indicator added between v2025.11.24 and v2025.11.26
high · Carl: 'there was a minor update after I streamed it last time. Just some small bug fixes and tweaks and stuff... This is the 26th. Um, little fixes and stuff. As always... one thing you will notice is the uh the addition of this light here. That is uh when a um hunter seeker mode is available.'
product_concern: Carl's Godfather pinball machine has persistent technical issues; replacement mainboard on order from Pinball Center; Carl considering surrendering repairs and selling the machine
high · Carl: 'That game is still right here and it's still dead. I'm still I'm waiting on the board... If it doesn't fix the game, it is uh I'm giving up on it. So that's it. I will uh sell this one and try to find a one that actually works cuz I am done working on that thing.'
supply_chain_signal: Pinball Center was only available source for replacement mainboard needed for Godfather repair; other distributors out of stock
high · Carl: 'Neil McCrae actually he ordered one from Pinball Center for me cuz no one else had it.'
gameplay_signal: Dune features hunter seeker modes with variable value based on flips made after activation, snork (ball save) mechanics as priority, spice/water collection systems, battles with water-based bonus multipliers (1M per water), thumper shots for multipliers, modes with halfway completion cashing
high · Carl gameplay demonstration and explanations throughout stream: snork priority, water bonus '1 million per water', thumper multipliers, mode structures
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competitive_signal: Winchester pinball positioned as potential competitive feature game; Carl believes it offers mid-level challenge (not easiest, not meanest) and would be suitable for tournament finals if adopted
medium · Carl: 'I can't wait to see everyone playing Winchester... being a feature game in the finals. That would be very cool. I think it's going to if it gets in tournaments... I think it sits in the middle.'
product_concern: Winchester machine at Outlanes Pinball/Ace venue experienced catastrophic failure during league finals: loss of communication with sands table, ramp diverter failure, multiple balls stacked on sands table; Carl reporting to manufacturer
high · Carl end of stream: 'Vu sent me pictures of an issue on Winchester over at Ace with like five balls on the sands table... You lost comms. I have to report that. Thank you for the information. That's very important.'
content_signal: Carl experienced severe frame rate and bitrate issues during stream; dropped 36,000 frames total; adjusted output bitrate from higher settings to 3,000kbps; chat messages triggering blue overlay on camera affecting visual quality
high · Carl: 'I've dropped a total of 36,000 frames this stream, which is ridiculous... I will drop it down... Go down to 3,000. That's stable there.'
gameplay_signal: Dune game difficulty described as moderate; Carl notes game is 'not the meanest game, but it's not the easiest'; complexity increases as players understand rules better; greed management important (easily drains if player is too aggressive)
medium · Carl: 'game's pretty uh I mean it's not it's not the meanest game, but it's not the easiest right now... the default I think once people understand the rules a bit more or people play it more, then you'll see where it can go.'
design_innovation: Dune v2025.11.26 adds visual light indicator for hunter seeker mode availability; improves player awareness of active modes
high · Carl: 'one thing you will notice is the uh the addition of this light here. That is uh when a um hunter seeker mode is available.'
technology_signal: Dune pinball includes diagnostic display (left flipper + volume down button) showing active switches, trough balls, locks status; useful for troubleshooting
high · Carl: 'The screen is not new. It's been there a while. It's you hold down the left flipper and hit press the volume down button and it shows you that. So you can see all the switches currently active...'