tiltjlp
PN co-founder
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2003
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- Favorite Pinball Machine
- Flying Trapeze 1934
The idea for this forum isn’t new, shiva had such a forum for years on his site, and I’m simply borrowing the idea from him. If he were still around, I would ask if he was OK with it, but he isn’t. Since I was Caretaker of shivaSite during his 18-month absence back in 2003-04, and we became good friends; I like to think he’d approve of me doing this in his name.
While shiva rubbed some people the wrong way, which we all do at times, I do feel that he always tried to do what he felt was best for the VP community. I do know that he was always willing to share any resources he had, as well as his knowledge, thus his Table Developer’s Forum. He felt that by helping authors, especially newer ones, we would possibly encourage more people to try their hands at that first table. And that hopefully those first efforts might be better than just run-of-the-mill.
I don’t have the knowledge or skill of many other authors, but I’ve always tried to help when I can, and to share my resources. In fact, there are very few authors who have the knowledge and ability to make tables that really dazzle us. But by combining our individual strong points, I feel we can offer newer and established authors the advice and the encouragement that we all can benefit from at times.
Table Submission Guidelines
1 Any table can be submitted, although the emphasis is on original tables. The earlier you submit a table the better, since there will be less likelihood you’ll need to start over from scratch. Tables can be WIPs or released tables you hope to redo and improve. All that’s expected is that you consider the advice that you receive. You alone make the final decisions. Be sure to tell us which version of VP you’re using to make your table.
2 Expect honest advice and suggestions, and not simply a few words saying how nice your table looks. You’ll need to be able to accept constructive criticism, as well as blunt discussions of your tables good and not so good features. Be prepared, if requested, to post a blueprint of your table, since a blueprint often can help us help you improve ball flow and the placement of objects such as targets and bumpers.
3 Don’t get defensive or argumentative about any advice you are offered. If what you want is just Faint Praise, use the regular WIP forum. Only submit your table here if you want real help and advice. Be ready to discuss all facets of your table, from the theme, the layout, ball flow, and know that we’re willing to help in any way we can, short of doing all the work for you. This isn’t the place to suggest new table for authors to make, but a place to receive help making your own tables. Remember, the more willing you are to listen to advice and suggestions, the more willing we’ll be to help you any way we can.
4 Don’t attach your actual table here, just a screenshot to begin with. If anyone wants a copy of your table, that can be done either by e-mail or PM. While it’s not required that you upload your finished table to Pinball Nirvana, it would be a nice gesture, and a way of repaying everyone for helping you out. And don’t worry about anyone stealing your idea. Most active authors have more than enough projects of their own. I’m sure some of you will remember shiva’s Table Developer’s Forum, and I hope that together, we can help as many new authors here as we did there. Just ask yourself, What would shiva do?
While shiva rubbed some people the wrong way, which we all do at times, I do feel that he always tried to do what he felt was best for the VP community. I do know that he was always willing to share any resources he had, as well as his knowledge, thus his Table Developer’s Forum. He felt that by helping authors, especially newer ones, we would possibly encourage more people to try their hands at that first table. And that hopefully those first efforts might be better than just run-of-the-mill.
I don’t have the knowledge or skill of many other authors, but I’ve always tried to help when I can, and to share my resources. In fact, there are very few authors who have the knowledge and ability to make tables that really dazzle us. But by combining our individual strong points, I feel we can offer newer and established authors the advice and the encouragement that we all can benefit from at times.
Table Submission Guidelines
1 Any table can be submitted, although the emphasis is on original tables. The earlier you submit a table the better, since there will be less likelihood you’ll need to start over from scratch. Tables can be WIPs or released tables you hope to redo and improve. All that’s expected is that you consider the advice that you receive. You alone make the final decisions. Be sure to tell us which version of VP you’re using to make your table.
2 Expect honest advice and suggestions, and not simply a few words saying how nice your table looks. You’ll need to be able to accept constructive criticism, as well as blunt discussions of your tables good and not so good features. Be prepared, if requested, to post a blueprint of your table, since a blueprint often can help us help you improve ball flow and the placement of objects such as targets and bumpers.
3 Don’t get defensive or argumentative about any advice you are offered. If what you want is just Faint Praise, use the regular WIP forum. Only submit your table here if you want real help and advice. Be ready to discuss all facets of your table, from the theme, the layout, ball flow, and know that we’re willing to help in any way we can, short of doing all the work for you. This isn’t the place to suggest new table for authors to make, but a place to receive help making your own tables. Remember, the more willing you are to listen to advice and suggestions, the more willing we’ll be to help you any way we can.
4 Don’t attach your actual table here, just a screenshot to begin with. If anyone wants a copy of your table, that can be done either by e-mail or PM. While it’s not required that you upload your finished table to Pinball Nirvana, it would be a nice gesture, and a way of repaying everyone for helping you out. And don’t worry about anyone stealing your idea. Most active authors have more than enough projects of their own. I’m sure some of you will remember shiva’s Table Developer’s Forum, and I hope that together, we can help as many new authors here as we did there. Just ask yourself, What would shiva do?