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Deadpool 1.04 code update stream with Gomez & Klyce showcasing mode stacking, DJ Mixer, ninja balance changes.
Deadpool code v1.04 adds mode stacking, allowing Berserker Rage and other modes to stack where they previously locked players out
high confidence · Jack discusses specific changelog items with Tanya in chat; confirmed mechanic showing stacking now works
Ninja Apocalypse now triggers at 10 ninjas instead of 20, making it significantly easier to achieve
high confidence · Jack calls out 'Ninja Apocalypse awards at 10 ninjas now instead of 20' and confirms 'You're going to get Ninja Apocalypse. 10 ninjas? That's cake.'
New DJ Mixer feature allows players to select from predetermined playlists including Tanya's Polka playlist, George's Jam, and others with multiple original songs
high confidence · Jack demonstrates DJ Mixer accessed by holding both flipper buttons in track mode, shows multiple playlists and song selections
Extra ball threshold lowered from 15 inches to 50 ninjas collected
high confidence · Jack references 'Extra ball at 50 Ninjas' as a change in the code update
Super boom button behavior changed: players must hold button for super boom; single press no longer triggers super boom
high confidence · Jack discusses with Tanya: 'So now to do the super boom, you have to hold the button in' and clarifies the mechanic with Tanya's confirmation
Mech suit multiball has more power levels: regular base amount still exists plus 150, 250, 350 variants added
high confidence · Jack asks Tanya 'for mech suit multiball, you didn't remove the first base mech suit amount, right?' and Tanya confirms additional power levels exist
Left flipper restart feature added to Deadpool: holding left flipper + start button takes game to attract mode instead of restarting gameplay
high confidence · Explained in detail: new setting on newer machines allows clearing credits and returning to attract mode rather than restarting ball one
Font kerning was fixed in the code update, making the score display appear thicker/chunkier
“This is my favorite pinball machine... I don't know what it is about this game... I just love this hecking game.”
Jack Danger@ 133:47 — Jack's personal endorsement of Deadpool as his favorite game, establishing context for why he's so enthusiastic about the code update
“Stern's knocking it out of the park, especially with, dude, the code updates have been, like, banging out left and right. It's been wild.”
Jack Danger@ 5:44 — Jack's praise for Stern's update cadence and quality, indicating positive industry sentiment about Stern's post-release support
“Shout out to George for designing such an awesome freaking pinball machine. And to Tanya for programming, like, one of the more fun experiences I've had in pinball, period.”
Jack Danger@ 4:08 — Public credit to both the designer and programmer for the game's quality, acknowledging both mechanical and code contributions
“I don't know. I just love this hecking game. The animation team, the sound design, like, it's just like a freaking perfect pinball machine.”
Jack Danger@ 4:29 — Comprehensive praise for Deadpool's overall quality across animation, sound, design, and gameplay
“There's also, I think I need to see if I leveled the game... Leveling machines for suckers. It's all about how's it going to play on location.”
Jack Danger@ 36:39 — Jack's operator/location perspective on game setup, prioritizing location playability over perfect home machine leveling
“Tanya, I... Bro. Such a great job on this thing, dude. I love this game. And I'm not blowing smoke or gassing you up. I literally can't stop telling people this is my favorite freaking pinball machine.”
community_signal: Stern Pinball developers (George Gomez and Tanya Klyce) actively present in chat during streamed gameplay, answering technical questions and explaining design decisions in real-time
high · Jack repeatedly directs viewers to ask questions: 'If you have any questions for Tanya Klyce, who was the programmer who programmed Deadpool at Stern Pinball... George Gomez is also in chat.' Multiple design decisions explained by developers during gameplay.
sentiment_shift: Strong positive sentiment toward Deadpool among content creators and streaming community; positioned as elite-tier game deserving of sustained attention and updates
high · Jack: 'Jack, what's your favorite game? You're looking at it. This is my favorite pinball machine.' Maintains consistent praise throughout 3+ hour stream. Notes 'I love this game' multiple times with apparent authenticity.
design_philosophy: Deadpool features sophisticated mode interactions and Easter eggs that reward careful study and discovery, even among expert players. Jack discovers Wolverine team-up mechanic after owning the game for extended period.
high · Jack exclaims: 'for as long as I've loved this game, I did not know... when you get the Wolverine team up, that you could just shoot the Wolverine shot all day. I had no idea. I literally discovered that this week or last week.'
market_signal: Stern Pinball maintaining active post-release support and code update cadence for Deadpool, indicating confidence in game's market position and player engagement
high · Jack praises: 'Stern's knocking it out of the park, especially with, dude, the code updates have been, like, banging out left and right. It's been wild.' Multiple updates referenced throughout conversation.
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high confidence · Jack notices font change and Tanya confirms 'Kerning was fixed. Oh, is that it? Font has outlane and the one has proper kerning.'
Soron multiball now scores more points after the code update
high confidence · Jack references 'Sora on multiball scores more? Heck yeah' and later commentary confirms Sauron scoring improvement
Wolverine team-up mode allows shooting only the Wolverine shot repeatedly instead of cycling through all required modes
high confidence · Jack discovers and Tanya confirms: 'If you get the team up for Wolverine in a mode, you can just shoot Wolverine instead of all the other modes'
Jack Danger@ 28:21 — Direct address to the programmer expressing authentic enthusiasm, reiterating the game's high standing in his personal ranking
“What was happening at some conventions is players behind a kid would sort of, like, give that kid some heat for doing that. And this takes that away from it.”
Tanya Klyce@ 22:38 — Designer/programmer acknowledging social/community impact of a quality-of-life feature, showing thoughtfulness about operator and player experience at conventions
“We heard Jack's been throwing our machines around, and those are ours. So if you could stop, you dork.”
Tanya Klyce (joking in chat)@ 33:39 — Lighthearted interaction between streamer and developer, showing camaraderie and playfulness during development/update process
“When you get the Wolverine team up, that you could just shoot the Wolverine shot all day. I had no idea. I had no idea. I literally discovered that this week or last week.”
Jack Danger@ 48:19 — Shows depth and sophistication in game code/rules that even expert players are still discovering, indicating well-designed complexity
“Wolverine doubles your powers and also removes the need to shoot anything else but the Wolverine shot, which is genius.”
Jack Danger@ 49:23 — Jack's analysis of elegant game design that simplifies complex mode interactions while maintaining strategic value
product_strategy: Deadpool's original music composition across multiple genres (hip-hop, country, polka, disco) positions game as unique in pinball catalog; may be first pinball with hip-hop track
medium · Jack discusses: 'This game has music from pretty much every genre, okay? This might be the first pinball machine that had a hip-hop jam in it.' Tanya's playlist includes polka, George's playlist has various selections, multiple disco songs noted.
product_strategy: Left flipper restart feature added to newer Stern machines including Deadpool, enabling operators to clear credits and return to attract mode without physical intervention
high · Tanya explains: 'on all newer machines, there's a setting you can turn on. And by holding the left flipper and then the start button, it will take the game out of gameplay back to attract mode' and notes this prevents convention issues where kids would exhaust credits
product_strategy: Ninja Apocalypse difficulty rebalanced downward (10 ninjas instead of 20), making achievement more accessible to broader player base
high · Jack calls out change and remarks 'You're going to get Ninja Apocalypse even if you suck. You're going to get Ninja Apocalypse. 10 ninjas? That's cake.'
product_strategy: Deadpool v1.04 adds mode stacking, resolving previous gameplay limitation where Berserker Rage would lock players out of other modes. This addresses apparent player feedback and improves gameplay depth.
high · Jack explicitly notes: 'The stacking. The mode stacking. Like, Berserker Rage would lock you out of things sometimes. And the fact that you can stack that now. Let's go. Love it.'
product_concern: Kerning and font rendering improvements in v1.04 indicate attention to visual polish and typography detail, suggesting developer focus on holistic user experience
medium · Jack notices font change and remarks 'Dude, the kerning makes that look like a whole new font' and 'God, that font looks so good, bro.' Tanya confirms: 'Kerning was fixed... Font has outlane and the one has proper kerning.'
technology_signal: DJ Mixer feature represents expansion of in-game customization options, allowing players to curate audio experience during gameplay modes
high · Jack demonstrates: 'So all new code updates coming out. If you want to get into the DJ Mixer while you're in a track mode, all you have to do is hold in both flipper buttons.' Feature includes multiple predetermined playlists with various music selections.