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Dead Flip streams Twilight Zone gameplay with pro player Jason Werdrick, discussing design variants and upcoming game content.
Jason Werdrick is ranked 19th in the world in competitive pinball
high confidence · Jack Danger introduces: 'Jason Werdrick finally made it. He is 19th in the world, folks.'
Twilight Zone production versions differ from prototypes in lock color (changed from green to orange for visibility), mini playfield text, bumper blocking posts, and optional third magnet installation
high confidence · Jason Werdrick detailed technical explanation of game revisions: 'the lock on this one here is actually orange slightly different orange than the extra ball...people were having a hard time seeing that was actually lit'
The home version of Twilight Zone software accommodates a third magnet modification that can be installed with drilling
high confidence · Jason Werdrick: 'the software I believe on the home version which you guys have yeah will accommodate that modification'
A secret unreleased game was being delayed for tweaks and would be delivered the following week, with community voting suggesting it would be either Metallica or World Cup Soccer
high confidence · Jack Danger: 'The secret game that I said was coming next week is being delayed because it needs some tweaks...the vote on Facebook and Twitter for you guys to choose. Looks like Metallica's winning right now'
WrestleMania pinball had very early code at the time of this stream
high confidence · Brad Stark: 'A little bit, but code is very early. Very early? Yeah.'
Dead Flip uses 3D printed flippers created by Matt Scott, the programmer on The Big Lebowski Pinball
high confidence · Jack Danger: 'Those are 3D printed from J.M. No, Matt Scott, the programmer on The Big Lebowski Pinball.'
Cherry Warrior is from Nottingham, England and brings approximately 200 viewers when hosting Dead Flip streams
high confidence · Jack Danger: 'Cherry Warrior guy here, he's from Nottingham, England. And he hosts us from time to time. He brings about a couple hundred people over to watch his stream'
“the lock on this one here is actually orange slightly different orange than the extra ball...people were having a hard time seeing that was actually lit. So by changing the color, it was easier for people to see.”
Jason Werdrick@ 9:04 — Technical explanation of design iteration between prototype and production Twilight Zone machines
“The secret game that I said was coming next week is being delayed because it needs some tweaks before it comes...Looks like Metallica's winning right now.”
Jack Danger@ 6:46 — Announcement of game delay and community voting for upcoming content
“you can shoot the camera at the same time. It will think that the ball went inside the hole here, so it gives you a fake jackpot. Well, it's not fake because you get the points, but you just faked the game out and scored what I call a camera jackpot.”
Jason Werdrick@ 19:41 — Explanation of advanced Twilight Zone gameplay technique exploiting the camera toy mechanic
“Getting it to the point that it is now, figuring out the hardware and the layout and glare and having everything set up properly took a lot of trial and error.”
Jack Danger@ 32:21 — Discussion of streaming setup evolution and technical challenges
“we typically don't follow the Papa circuit, just because we're not in Portland. We're in Portland. it's a lot of traveling that we can't.”
Jack Danger@ 31:36 — Explanation of Dead Flip's tournament participation strategy
event_signal: Dead Flip conducting week-long Twilight Zone battle series with competitive matches and guest professional player participation
high · Jack Danger: 'Today is Larry Day five, the last Larry Day on Twilight Zone before we move on to something else...Jason Werdrick finally showed up. 19th in the world, folks.'
design_philosophy: Twilight Zone prototype-to-production design iteration showing responsiveness to operator/player feedback on visibility (lock color change from green to orange)
high · Jason Werdrick detailed explanation of design changes: 'people were having a hard time seeing that was actually lit. So by changing the color, it was easier for people to see'
personnel_signal: Potential employment opportunity for unnamed female staff member at location adjacent to Dead Flip venue
medium · Jack Danger: 'there's a good chance that she might be taking a job right next door, so you can have her more often'
announcement: WrestleMania pinball release party occurring at time of stream with early-stage code availability
high · Jack Danger references WrestleMania release/launch party nearby; Brad Stark confirms 'code is very early'
product_strategy: Secret unreleased pinball game delayed for additional tweaks, with community voting between Metallica and World Cup Soccer as next featured title
high · Jack Danger: 'The secret game that I said was coming next week is being delayed because it needs some tweaks before it comes, so I definitely put up the vote on Facebook and Twitter for you guys to choose. Looks like Metallica's winning right now.'
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Dead Flip previously streamed The Walking Dead release party at Pinball Expo and interviewed John Borg
high confidence · Jack Danger: 'we streamed the Walking Dead release party at Pinball Expo...We interviewed John Borg.'
technology_signal: Use of 3D printed custom flippers in streaming setup, created by game programmer Matt Scott
high · Jack Danger: 'Those are 3D printed from J.M. No, Matt Scott, the programmer on The Big Lebowski Pinball. Nice. Yep. Bring these up. Threw some rubbers on them. Man, they look great.'