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Don't Panic Flip showcases newly acquired modded Stern Tron Pro with gameplay and upgrade plans.
This Tron was traded from Kevin at Pinball Classic in Lyons, Colorado in exchange for Batman 66 plus some cash
high confidence · Host states: 'I traded him, uh, my Batman 66 and he gave me his Tron along with a little bit of cash.'
The machine has a custom sound mod installed
high confidence · Host confirms: 'it has a custom sound mod installed'
The machine is missing a color DMD and needs a subwoofer as the primary upgrades needed
high confidence · Host states: 'The only thing this doesn't have is the color DMD' and 'this absolutely needs a bass, a subwoofer'
The playfield is in amazing condition with only minor wear around the scoop area where a cliffy (plastic piece) is partially missing
high confidence · Host describes: 'Play field, Barnyard the way, there is some wear around, uh, the scoop here' and discusses the cliffy issue
The machine has new ramps recently installed by Kevin at Pinball Classic
high confidence · Host states: 'New ramps that Kevin had just put on this, like I'm jazzed'
“This Tron is absolutely gorgeous. It was in really good condition. It's got a couple of minor things that I want to take care of.”
Don't Panic Flip (host)@ 6:00 — Establishes overall condition assessment of the machine
“And Kevin at Classics Pinball in Lyons, Colorado had this hooked up to a sub. And the sub was set so vibrate-y, I don't know terms and sound, but you could feel everything that was happening on this machine at all times.”
Don't Panic Flip@ 10:51 — Highlights the impact of subwoofer enhancement and motivation for future upgrade
“I see now why so many people want this game. It's not a game you're going to crush every time.”
Don't Panic Flip@ 39:41 — Reflects on Tron's difficulty and appeal as a challenging competitive game
“I'm trying to regrow hair a little bit”
Don't Panic Flip@ 6:46 — Personal comment about appearance
“I have a problem, and that problem is called pinball.”
Don't Panic Flip@ 7:57 — Humorous self-deprecation about upgrade appetite
community_signal: Don't Panic Flip conducting first translite giveaway on stream with international shipping consideration ($20 subsidy per shipping, willingness to cover up to $100 in some cases), demonstrating viewer engagement and community support beyond gameplay streaming
high · Host announces: 'We Are Pinball doing our first translite (artwork panel in backbox that is backlit during play) (backglass artwork panel) giveaway in approximately half hours' and discusses shipping terms with viewer consideration
design_philosophy: John Borg's Tron Pro design philosophy emphasizes deep ruleset complexity with interconnected modes (Light Cycle, Disc Multiball, Recognizer, Zeus, Sea of Simulation) and challenging shot execution requiring precision; game designed to be difficult and not 'crushable' on every play
medium · Host: 'I see now why so many people want this game. It's not a game you're going to crush every time.'; gameplay demonstrates multi-faceted mode progression and challenging shot angles
market_signal: Secondary market trading of classic Stern titles (Batman 66, X-Men removed; Tron acquired) with partial cash exchanges indicates active local trading community in Colorado pinball scene; suggests sustained demand for John Borg designs
high · Host: 'I traded him, uh, my Batman 66 and he gave me his Tron along with a little bit of cash' and mentions recent removal of X-Men and Batman 66 from collection
operational_signal: Pinball location operators (Pinball Classic, Pinball Jones) maintain machines at specific pitch settings and mechanical configurations; operators in Colorado running Stern Tron at higher than standard pitch (7+ degrees); suggests operator customization and location-specific tuning practices
high · Host: 'I noticed when I went to go play it at Pinball Jones in Colorado, and I noticed when I went to go play it at Classics and Lions, they have them pitched up really high' and discusses pitch adjustment from 7+ degrees to 7 degrees to improve playability
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technology_signal: Aftermarket LED conversion on Stern Tron Pro (complete replacement of protective plastic with etched special plastic, all LEDs) demonstrates continued commitment to LED retrofitting in classic games; custom sound mod similarly reflects ongoing modernization trend
high · Host describes: 'all of the protective plastic has been replaced with the etched special plastic. It's completely LED' and notes custom sound mod installation