Skititlez Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 What are your preferences? What camera angles do you prefer the most? Does it vary by table? Do you use the :rs:/:ls: to launch the ball or ? Do you use :rbbut:/:lbbut: or :rtbut:/:ltbut: for the flippers? I use the triggers for the flippers, but I tend to hit them too hard and start to hurt my fingers after long sessions. So I go to the bumpers and sometimes get better scores with them. I'm learning that the bumpers feel less precise, but you can nail the same ramps each time with them with ease. I used to use camera angle 6 and 1w, but now I just use 1 on most tables.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinobiSteve81 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I always use RS to launch the ball (gotta go for those skill shots), and the triggers for flippers. My angles vary between 1 and 3, depending on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skititlez Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I always use RS to launch the ball (gotta go for those skill shots), and the triggers for flippers. My angles vary between 1 and 3, depending on the table. Have you ever tried the bumpers? I'm curious since, as I said, I want to get better with them, but don't know if they're viable or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningStickMan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Stick for skill shot, A otherwise. 6 or 1w depending on the mood. I still haven't found a good view that strikes a balance between seeing the table and allowing for aim. Usually the triggers, but I had a problem early on where I wouldn't release the trigger quickly enough, so a mid-table flipper would still be up and deflect the ball. Bumpers seem "snappier" for a quick shoot and release. Now I just wish there was a preference to use the new flipper sound (Paranormal, Ms Splosion Man) on all the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SH0RTY Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I actually find View 5 to be my favourite. I find it to be the best for seeing the ball, aiming shots, and seeing most of the table. Since the camera doesn't follow the ball directly, you can always see the flippers. To me it seems like a person moving there head up and down to look at the table, like you would in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softerxsin495 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I use the triggers for my flippers, and A to launch the ball. Just feels natural that way, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponTheory Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Holy shit, you can change the view? How?! I use the RS to launch the ball, it feels more interactive that way. I use the triggers for the flippers, and yeah, after long session the tip of my left finger will hurt a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningStickMan Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Holy shit, you can change the view? How?! I use the RS to launch the ball, it feels more interactive that way. I use the triggers for the flippers, and yeah, after long session the tip of my left finger will hurt a little. X cycles the views. Hold it down to freeze the game and look around freely with the LS. Useful to get a feel for the table and see those targets in the back. I can't handle any of the moving camera views so far, but maybe I can get used to #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinobiSteve81 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Have you ever tried the bumpers? I'm curious since, as I said, I want to get better with them, but don't know if they're viable or not. I just tried the bumpers on a run of Paranormal, and they did seem to control better...I was able to hit the Jersey Devil shots easier, and actually got the 5pt cheever using them. Think I'll test them out more on other tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicer1000 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I tend to use the trigger on pad. I have played this a number of times with my hori arcade stick as the buttons are much better than the triggers or bumpers. It would be nice if this game had a custom config option. The only downside with the stick is that you can't tilt. The thing is that the trigger and bumper are the least responsive buttons on the pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skititlez Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I just tried the bumpers on a run of Paranormal, and they did seem to control better...I was able to hit the Jersey Devil shots easier, and actually got the 5pt cheever using them. Think I'll test them out more on other tables. That's the thing. I can nail some ramps a lot more often with the bumpers than with the triggers and vice-versa. For example, when you have to hit the Jersey Devil, I will use the bumpers, but for other parts of the table, I'll use the triggers. It's hard to explain, but I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUglyCasanova Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 View 1 or 3 for me and I use the triggers but I might try and get used to the bumpers to see if it helps any. Weirdly enough I use the bumpers to put my name in on the high score list but that's it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oskari Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) I use: View 6 (or4) on every table, Launch with button, if I go for skillshots, then , Nudge with , Flippers: :rbbut:/:lbbut: Never knew the buttons are called ''bumpers'' http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/images/smilies/rofl.gif | v http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSK_-qPYz9SWogtKiTpgFDTm_o0u-2_yvsUxLBb7pA3Wnfxjaa- Edited November 6, 2011 by Oskari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Teacher Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I use camera 1 on everything full stop. I need to see the whole table and I don't like being too close to it. And I hate the ones that move around. I use a combination triggers and bumpers as well, depending on the situation. Not sure why I do this, it's just what my fingers fall in line to do. I use right stick to launch unless I'm playing Earth Defense and then I use A to shoot that robot in his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdever Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've been a dedicated RS user for the skillshots and even converted my gf who has become better at hitting them than me I think i'm gonna start practicing with the bumper buttons for when my trigger fingers get sore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Rasing Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Play the game with camera 1w.. Always use the triggers to play the game, and for launching the ball I often switch between the right stick or A.. Trickshots all done with the rightstick... And love the leftstick... Kick the table when it doesn't perform well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I like camera 6 because it lets me see the whole table. I do hate the mid table bumpers. I usually miss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANIC ATTACK 10 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 i've been playing this since day 1. not knowing you can change angles,lmao. i use triggers & RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoof Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I play using 5 pretty much all the time. altho i do like 6. I use triggers, tried lb n rb and i'm not a fan. I'm used to the slight delay with pulling the trigger i think. And i alway use RS now for skill shot/launch And you gotta love LS for those death saves:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIRUNO99 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 is my Ball Launch :ltbut:/:rtbut: are my Flippers is my Tilt I always like Full Views which don't move. It goes for Williams Pinball Classics as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkimono Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Using triggers for the feeling of it and to be able to only hold the lower flippers by pressing the triggers halfway down. View 1w Right stick for launching the ball in most cases, A when I just want to kill some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabba Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Depending on the table view 1 or 1w are the best views. Although on certain tables views 5 or 6 where ramps and bumpers are quite obstructed by the scenery. I am a little annoyed by the control configuration. I do not like not being able to configure my pad fully to my personal layout. Ideally for me I would have the shoulder pad keys RB and LB as my nudge buttons. In pinball on an arcade machine you can normally nudge a table to the left and right before tilting it. Unfortunately with this game our only option is the single nudge which comes configured as LS or the Dpad arrow down. The Dpad down arrow is my choice because of the way I grip my pad when I play, this isn't ideal though. I normally launch with A occansionally with RS when a skillshot is needed, although I find I can make the same skillshot as easily with the A launch. My biggest concern is the way the scoring works, it registers as saved it shows your new scores of wizard, super, and table score. Then upon leaving the table you assume the score is recorded. However if you exit to your dash your scores aren't saved. This can happen quite easily from a long session becoming disconnected from LIVE and then reconnecting. Edited September 17, 2012 by Shabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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