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Junkyard Cats - BAM Edition

Original Table by: Brendan Bailey (2012)

BAM Edition, PinEvent V2, FizX mod by TerryRed

Table version: 2.1 - BAM Edition (PinEvent V2, FizX) (Feb 2024)

Thank you so much Brendan Bailey for supporting this update!


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Brendan Bailey is one of FP's classic "original" table authors. EVERYTHING on this table was made by him! The layout, art, music, sounds, code. Such an amazing work of passion deserves to be updated to be enjoyed by a new generation of virtual pinball lovers!

I wanted to update to a classic FP "original" table to bring it up to my own modern day BAM standards, add my PinEvent V2 features, and completely update the table with FizX physics. The result is an excellent table that plays great with modern dynamic lighting, shadowmaps, ray cast shadows, and full cabinet support.


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FizX

This table has been fully updated with FizX v3.0 physics for game changing new physics on Future Pinball. FizX uses techniques similar to nFozzy physics on VPX to completely change the physics for the flippers, slings, rubbers, targets, ball behavior and more that allows this table play much more realistically than anyone ever thought was possible on Future Pinball. You will be amazed at the difference!





PinEvent V2

This table is also updated to fully support PinEvent V2 features (DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD). It has modern PUP DMD display options that can work with all setups. With it's crisp HD text and dazzling videos, it's sure to wow everyone who sees it.





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For a video preview (before adding FizX) of the PinEvent V2 update that showcases the DOF cabinet lighting and the modern PUP DMD display, go here:




For a video preview of the BAM update (before adding FizX), go here:



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Original Table by Brendan Bailey:

- table
- art
- animation
- music
- sounds
- script

TerryRed's BAM Edition update:

- updated entire table for FizX physics
- added PinEvent V2 support for DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD, PUP Stream and new PuP-Pack
- new ball rolling sounds
- made various adjustments to table geometry and layout to make it play easier
- added additional ramp blocker surfaces to prevent ball from flying off ramps / scoops
- added new 4K playfield, plastics, backbox textures created from Brendan's original files
- new G.I. lighting (dynamic lighting - x4 hidden flashers in lower and upper plastics)
- new drain flasher for accented colour
- new BAM post processing
- added shadowmaps to most G.I lights
- added pre-baked shadowmaps (created by BAM) to playfield and plastics textures
- added illuminated look to GI ON plastics texture
- adjusted playfield / plastics / apron, etc texture brightness to better match new lighting
- new 3D model inserts
- new pre-rendered insert textures
- new bump maps for inserts
- disabled glow radius for all inserts
- added sphere maps to the sides of all plastics
- updated GI on/off code
- adjusted GI on/off brightness for all lights / inserts / textures
- added all new FLEEP sounds for all mechanical actions (flippers, bumpers, slings, drain, etc)
- added invisible ramp blocker to prevent ball from flying off the ramp
- added invisible playfield blocker to prevent ball from flying on top of plastics
- hid slingshot bulbs that interfered with shadowmaps

Thanks of course to these awesome contributors:

Brendan Bailey (PinWizKid) - created the original Blue vs Pink table in 2012
TerryRed - BAM Edition, PinEvent V2, FizX, table updates

Schlabber34 - new pre-rendered insert images
FLEEP - new mechanical sounds
JLou - FizX and support
All the FP lads at Pinball Nirvanna for ideas, examples, and support
Nailbuster - Pinup Player and SSF support
Ravarcade - for creating the awesome BAM and providing assistance with BAM features
Chris Leathley - creator of Future Pinball


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*** This table is single player only ***


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Desktop Static Camera Views (attract mode)

• during attract mode only, you can press plunger to toggle integrated static desktop camera views
• if you want to use your own BAM camera settings, or a FP camera view, then you must disable this feature in TABLE OPTIONS in the table script

Action Buttons - digital plunger, special 1, special 2 (gameplay)

• all buttons/keys will act as an autoplunger and an action button during gameplay

Second Stage Flippers

• this table supports second stage flippers for cabinet players with this setup
• this needs to be enabled in TABLE OPTIONS in the table script
• ensure that your Second Flippers are setup in FP Control Settings
• ensure that your Special 1 and Special 2 keys / buttons are NOT the same keys / buttons as Second Flippers! (they are by default)

BAM Ray Cast Ball Shadows:

• this table was created to look best with the new BAM Ray Cast Ball shadows
• this feature is ENABLED on the table script by default
• this feature requires a fast video card, and will use much more of your GPU
• if the table doesn’t run smooth, then your PC may not be fast enough to handle this feature (and you should disable it)

To disable this feature, you MUST disable it in TABLE OPTIONS (in the table script)


BAM Menu - Light and Post Processing settings:

• BAM Lighting and Post Processing settings are set by the table script and will ALWAYS override the user's settings
• this is required to ensure that all lighting is set correctly at all times
• on this table, you can make changes to the Ambient and Diffusion Lighting in the table script in TABLE OPTIONS

Physics: FizX v3.3


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Game not running smooth? Try the following:

• run FP in Fullscreen, not Windowed
• disable RayCast Ball Shadows in TABLE OPTIONS (in table script)
• disable Reflections options in FP's Video / Rendering settings
• reduce / disable Antialiasing in FP's Video / Rendering settings
• disable any SSAO options in BAM plugins menu (disabled by default)

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TABLE REQUIREMENTS (very important!)

• all Visual C Runtime updates
• DirectX
• Future Pinball
• the latest BAM update
• FuturePinball.exe and FPLoader.exe patched for 4 GB access
• BAM Settings files installed
• FizX 1K ball model (for more accurate physics, default.zip in BAM folder)
• the REQUIRED “Video / Rendering Options” and “Editor Options” in Future Pinball video settings

All of the above is included with the latest FP and BAM Essentials AIO package!

Super easy to use for a new install, or just to update your existing install. I recommend everyone install this package to ensure you have the latest required BAM updates.



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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (REQUIRED)

• PLEASE read the Install Instructions (included with the table's zip file)
• it shows you how to check what version of BAM you have installed
• it shows you how to install all the REQUIRED items above
• it shows you how to easily setup FP and BAM with the REQUIRED settings

It's super easy, and only takes minutes to do!


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How to run Future Pinball to play the table

• PLEASE read the Install Instructions (included with the table's zip file) to know how to properly use FP and BAM

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PROBLEMS?

Read the Install Instructions included in the table's zip file. It tells you everything you need to know!


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Table MODS

• please read the Disclaimer in the Install Instructions included with the table
• please ask me first, as I am still updating this table

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