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SDTM Episode 72 features "This or That" pinball purchase comparisons across recent releases and classics.
Monster Bash remake has not been extensively played by the hosts yet due to NDA restrictions
high confidence · "We haven't put enough time on one yet... When they did the whole little NDA thing, people reached out to us and let us know what it was."
Jeremy Packer (Deadpool artist) rejected Greg's Facebook friend request after criticism about the artwork appearing cluttered and red
high confidence · "poor Jeremy Packer made it a few comments, and then I tried to friend him on Facebook to apologize, and he will not accept my friend request"
Star Wars Premium Edition has more dynamic rules than Indiana Jones but the multipliers are annoying
high confidence · "The rules are more dynamic on Star Wars, but they have the multipliers, which annoy me."
Greg considers Indiana Jones (Harry Williams design) to be the greatest pinball machine ever developed overall
high confidence · "this Larry Day, Indiana Jones by Harry Williams, is, as a whole, the greatest pinball machine ever developed."
Dialed In has a theme that holds it back from being preferred despite being the best game mechanically
high confidence · "The only thing... the big deciding factor is that Dialed In theme. That's it. Why it's not for me."
Star Wars Premium Edition is the best shooter among Star Wars, Star Trek, and Spider-Man Vault
high confidence · "It's the best shooter of the bunch. Yeah, that's right."
Color DMD provides bigger visual impact than Pin Stadium Lights but Pin Stadium Lights has wider applicability across machines
medium confidence · "I think on the colored DMD then... Pin Stadium Lights because you know what you can put on a Whirlwind not a colored DMD"
The Simpsons Pinball Party has more depth and playability than initially expected despite being convoluted
medium confidence · "The Simpsons is not... it's a lot of depth to it, but it's not as hard to understand"
“I still respect him as an artist, and I really, really like his art. I am, and I did not mean to upset him so quickly.”
Greg Bone@ 7:30 — Addresses community impact of critical artwork commentary and relationship with Stern artist Jeremy Packer
“this Larry Day, Indiana Jones by Harry Williams, is, as a whole, the greatest pinball machine ever developed.”
Greg Bone@ 13:59 — Definitive statement of preference for Harry Williams Indiana Jones as pinnacle pinball design
“Iron Maiden is a better pinball machine. That's right. I think it's a better shooter. You know, I think the rules are understandable.”
Zach Minney@ 19:10 — Clear preference statement for Stern's Iron Maiden over Jersey Jack's Wizard of Oz despite personal theme dislike
“This or That is what do you want to play right now? For me, Iron Maiden.”
Zach Minney@ 19:47 — Clarification that the format focuses on immediate play preference rather than objective machine quality ranking
“But I will not own it until I can... Toad's better and store for... keep it.”
Zach Minney@ 23:30 — Explains hesitation about Spider-Man Vault despite liking it due to perceived gameplay longevity issues
“If there's a one-pin collection, it makes you messes my results of just general collection: Medieval Madness, Heavy Metal Meltdown.”
Greg Bone@ 19:03 — References personal collection priorities when making comparative judgments
community_signal: Jeremy Packer artwork criticism on Deadpool resulted in artist rejecting host's Facebook friend request; indicates tension within small artist-enthusiast community
high · Greg explicitly states Packer 'will not accept my friend request' after critical comments about artwork looking 'cluttered and red'
design_philosophy: Gameplay longevity concern identified with Spider-Man Vault; high initial appeal doesn't translate to long-term retention
medium · 'every single person I've talked to says that it just gets old real fast'
design_philosophy: Hosts identify distinct design philosophy differences between Jersey Jack (theatrics, complexity, toys) and Stern (playability, speed, flow)
high · Repeated discussion of JJP Pirates vs. Stern Iron Maiden contrasting theatrical rules against shooter accessibility
leak_detection: Monster Bash remake identity confirmed through NDA-protected early access; details known by hosts but game not yet publicly released
high · 'When they did the whole little NDA thing, people reached out to us and let us know what it was'
market_signal: Price parity noted between Indiana Jones and Star Wars Premium Edition despite different manufacturer (Williams classic vs. Stern modern)
medium · 'They're gonna run you about the same price.'
positive(0.72)— Generally enthusiastic about machines discussed with balanced critiques. Greg expresses frustration about one NDA situation and mentions feeling emotionally hurt by artwork criticism implications. Overall tone is collaborative and respectful of differing opinions while maintaining good humor.
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“If I wasn't scared of germs, I'd go with the bag of food from a dumpster.”
Zach Minney@ 27:55 — Humorous but pointed criticism of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball quality
“Pin Stadium Lights literally goes on everything and makes a it makes the most wide span impact”
Zach Minney@ 32:11 — Final positioning argument for Pin Stadium Lights as more universally applicable than color DMD
product_strategy: Color DMD and Pin Stadium Lights presented as competing upgrade paths with different impact profiles; Pin Stadium seen as more universally applicable
high · 'Pin Stadium Lights literally goes on everything and makes the most wide span impact... Color DMD is needed if you have a DMD'
sentiment_shift: Jeremy Packer's artistic work remains respected despite critique leading to interpersonal distance within community
high · 'I still respect him as an artist, and I really, really like his art... I did not mean to upset him'