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DeadFlip streams Star Wars (Premium), discusses mechanics and 'Han Solo' strategy amid machine leveling issues.
Star Wars (Premium) has been updated with new code/animations since previous play
medium confidence · Max Aydin, discussing the machine at Logan Arcade: 'Oh, we didn't update the code or the animation for this yet' and later acknowledging 'this game's got some updates since last time I played it'
The game has different playability characteristics between Pro and Premium versions
medium confidence · Max Aydin asks 'After playing both the pro and the premium, what would you say plays better?' indicating he's played both versions and wants to evaluate differences
Star Wars (Premium) machine at Logan Arcade has leveling issues
high confidence · Max and guest Brad Smith repeatedly discuss the machine leaning: 'I'm pretty sure this game is leaning like a thumb bit' and 'It is leaning in both directions' and 'The lean is out of this world'
Lando appears on Pro or LE versions but not as a playable character on Premium
medium confidence · Max states: 'Where's Lando? So Lando shows up, I think on either the pro or the LE. He's a pop bumper... but he is no pickable character'
Sam Stern factory stream, the Star Wars machine was assembled last-minute with incomplete assembly
medium confidence · Max explains: 'When I did that stream Sam Stern for this game, they threw that machine together for me last minute, and somebody forgot to plug in the dust guard all the way'
“We're going to be here drinking and flipping. I got a list of games that we weren't supposed to touch, but there are some games here that we are going to be battling on this week for sure, including No Fear, Doctor Who, Dad at Star Wars, a couple more.”
Max Aydin @ Early in stream — Establishes the week-long streaming residency at Logan Arcade and the games available for play
“It is leaning in both directions, which doesn't make any sense.”
Max Aydin @ Mid-stream during Brad Smith's turn — Highlights a significant mechanical issue with the machine that affects gameplay
“Do you do the RGDU Death Star thing or do you do some... I haven't tried it yet. Oh, yeah. So, something I'm experiencing with this is the... the Han Solo way of doing things.”
Max Aydin (quoting chat suggestion) @ Mid-stream strategy discussion — Documents community-known strategy variations for Star Wars Premium gameplay
“Would you recommend Star Wars for a home arcade? A hundred percent, man. This game's got some depth, and it can be frustrating, and those are two great things.”
Max Aydin @ Late in stream — Direct recommendation to home collectors about the Premium version
“The Han strategy came from Steve out himself.”
Max Aydin (responding to Brad Smith) @ Mid-stream discussion — Attributes a known game strategy to a community designer/expert (likely Steve Bowden or similar figure)
venue_signal: Max Aydin establishes week-long streaming residency at Logan Arcade, using the location to demo multiple pinball titles to online audience
high · Max states: 'We're going to be here drinking and flipping... for the entire week. That is correct, folks' and references games like No Fear, Doctor Who, Star Wars
gameplay_signal: Community has developed and documented specific strategic approaches to Star Wars Premium, including the 'Han Solo' method of shot sequencing
medium · Chat and Max discuss 'Han Solo way' strategy: 'Han, Tatooine, left ramp until Endor, Endor mode, plus Tatooine mode, battle for Endor, escape'; attributed to Steve Bowden
product_concern: Star Wars Premium machine at Logan Arcade has significant leveling problems affecting gameplay, leaning in multiple directions simultaneously
high · Max and Brad Smith repeatedly identify issue: 'It is leaning in both directions, which doesn't make any sense' and 'The lean is out of this world' and 'it feels pretty solid' but observable bias
design_innovation: Star Wars Premium includes auto-lock shot system for plunging without button press, described as beginner-friendly improvement
medium · Max explains: 'You see how I didn't plunge with the button, but it still locks my shots in place? Great for beginners, because beginners didn't know anything about the damn do-do-do'
content_signal: Max uses multiple camera angles during stream including lock bar/bash cam to show hand position and shot mechanics to viewers
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high · Max: 'I have a lock bar camera here so you can see when I'm bashing the crap out of it' and 'That is why I wanted this camera, so you can see how I cross my hands'
gameplay_signal: Star Wars Premium exhibits deep rule stacking potential with modes like Tatooine, Endor, Death Star, and Escape from Tatooine; complexity requires strategy to manage
high · Chat and Max discuss stacking modes and 'dumbed down version' of rules; Max notes difficulty following shot sequences and need for practice
manufacturing_signal: Stern assembled Star Wars Premium hastily for factory stream, resulting in incomplete assembly (unplugged dust guard)
medium · Max recounts: 'When I did that stream at Stern for this game, they threw that machine together for me last minute, and somebody forgot to plug in the dust guard all the way'
community_signal: Pinball streaming community actively collaborates and cross-promotes; Joel Reeves' TNA stream praised and acknowledged during DeadFlip broadcast
high · Max thanks Joel Reeves: 'Joel Reeves, for the TNA stream. One of the best pinball streams ever' and calls out Owl Anonymous (Patrick) for streaming support