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MGL - XI Game 9 : Traverse USA


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Game 9: Traverse USA

Rom: travrusa

 

Randomly selected from the MGL XI game list, game 65 on the list

 

Nominated by MonoJoker

 

 

 

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Hi-score held by no one

 

 

Dip switch settings

Rules: Dip Switch #1:

1-8 = OFF

 

Dip Switch #2:

 

1 = OFF

2 = ON/OFF [upright/Cocktail]

3 = OFF

4 = OFF/UNUSED

5 = OFF

6 = OFF/UNUSED

7-8 = OFF

 

Note: The above Dip Switches, are not only the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, but are also the correct Twin Galaxies Tournament Settings for this title and will provide the following settings;

 

Fuel Loss When Fail/Crash: 8

Fuel Consumption: Low

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer: Irem

Year: 1983

Class: Wide Release

Genre: Racing

Type: Videogame

Monitor:

 

Orientation: Vertical

Type: Raster: Standard Resolution

CRT: Color

Conversion Class: Irem

Number of Simultaneous Players: 1

Maximum number of Players: 2

Gameplay: Alternating

Control Panel Layout: Single Player

Controls:

Joystick: 2-way (left, right)

Buttons: 2 [Low|High]

Sound: Amplified Mono (one channel)

 

Traverse USA Description

 

Drive a motorcycle across America. The waypoints are major cities.

 

 

 

Game Introduction

 

This is the same game as Zippy Race.

This is also the same game as MotoRace USA, which was licensed to Williams for US manufacture and distribution.

 

 

 

 

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=10185)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Games are picked through a random generator from the list compiled in the MGL X thread. To have your games included in the pick you need to submit a score. You can add to this list at any time.

Remember to make your score valid you need to post your score in the subject line and don't forget your screen shot, any troubles let me know.

 

Your scores need to be in by next Monday 26th of July by 8PM (NSW daylight savings time).

 

DKong

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Dip Switches

 

I can't figure out how to change the dip switches to look like those settings. Mine only shows Fuel Reduced ... etc but not the numbers. Is this right or should I be looking elsewhere. (BTW this is the mame menu using tab -> Dip Switches)

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I can't figure out how to change the dip switches to look like those settings. Mine only shows Fuel Reduced ... etc but not the numbers. Is this right or should I be looking elsewhere. (BTW this is the mame menu using tab -> Dip Switches)

 

It should be the default mame settings anyway, so unless you have ever changed them you are ready to kick start

 

 

Dip switch from MAME settings (that matter)

 

Fuel reduced on collision <low>

Fuel consuption <low>

Speed type M/H

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176,600

 

First go after missing out completely on last week's game :redface At this rate I'll get punted from the comp due to lack of scores posted :(

 

Ah well at least I'll have had fun on the few I've managed to post a score for. I really enjoy this game but I was gutted as I'd made it all the way to the last straight road bit into NYC on 750cc when I got hit by one of those oncoming bastards and ran out of fuel. Was too annoyed at missing out on a crack at 1000cc to play again tonight :cry

 

Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do - my first nom to make it to an MGL :p

 

Update, got that 1200cc stage and a better score. Still hate running out on the dirt stage - riding along on the brake looking for an elusive can to keep me going :rolleyes

 

Edit - Still can't get past the 2nd last stage of 1200cc but better results and a focus on picking up a few points on the jumps/tight sections on the dirt as I inevitably failed on it got me up to this score.

 

Cheers

LT.

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First go after missing out completely on last week's game :redface At this rate I'll get punted from the comp due to lack of scores posted :(

 

Ah well at least I'll have had fun on the few I've managed to post a score for. I really enjoy this game but I was gutted as I'd made it all the way to the last straight road bit into NYC on 750cc when I got hit by one of those oncoming bastards and ran out of fuel. Was too annoyed at missing out on a crack at 1000cc to play again tonight :cry

 

Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do - my first nom to make it to an MGL :p

 

I don't mind this game, but was there another very similar that was a bit newer and had more jumps :unsure

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First go after missing out completely on last week's game :redface At this rate I'll get punted from the comp due to lack of scores posted :(

 

Ah well at least I'll have had fun on the few I've managed to post a score for. I really enjoy this game but I was gutted as I'd made it all the way to the last straight road bit into NYC on 750cc when I got hit by one of those oncoming bastards and ran out of fuel. Was too annoyed at missing out on a crack at 1000cc to play again tonight :cry

 

Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do - my first nom to make it to an MGL :p

 

Monojoker that's a dang good opening score and will take some beating :cool:

 

I've made the 1200cc's before but it's really hard to last much longer when you do make it there, cause they go so fast and that makes it hard to avoid crashing/losing fuel.

 

It's a pretty nerve wracking game at times, quick reflexes / decision making/anticipation all needed and make up what I reckon is a top little game, good nom :023:

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195,300

 

Had to have a quick bash, got to the 1200cc bikes but only just, limped over the line with the fuel alarm sounding. Got within 1K of my PB though :)

 

Would like to know what best overall position players can finish in? I've never managed to come 1st to New York, best ever managed is 3rd. Big bonus points for coming 1st overall, 20k I think.

 

Edit: Score update #1

 

Edit: Score update #2

 

Edit: Score update #3, I'm done now..

Edited by Jed
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I can manage 1st most times on the first set of 5 stages. After that, forget it, too much time braking to avoid accidents, especially on the dirt stages when reflexes really do come into it like you say :)

 

EDIT: don't want to brag but on my latest high score I was in 1st position halfway through the last bitumen stage - it's awesome because once in 1st place there are no more cars in front - you can take your time and grab all the fuel, etc. Those kamikazee bastards at the end are still there though LOL.

 

Cheers

LT.

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100200

 

Music very annoying but a fun game, starting to get the hang of it but doubt I'll challenge for the win....

 

http://i30.tinypic.com/2w21yy1.png

 

On a brighter note I'd like to give my thanks to the tax man & unveil my first MAME cab, pick it up next week so feel like a kid the week before chrissy at the moment.

 

http://i25.tinypic.com/2u6n155.jpg

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On a brighter note I'd like to give my thanks to the tax man & unveil my first MAME cab, pick it up next week so feel like a kid the week before chrissy at the moment.

 

http://i25.tinypic.com/2u6n155.jpg

 

Shit, nice one! 8 button 2p FTW :)

 

I actually don't notice the music except between stages - but the wife and currently visiting mother in law sure do - just makes it more fun to play :lol

 

Cheers

LT.

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I played this one in the arcades a bit, was a good value game, got a fair time of game play for your money, which was important to me at the time :)

 

But I find it boring after a couple of plays, will have a go, I doubt I will be in the top 3 on this one, so might not be top of the leader board for long.

 

Nice cab Ramere :) pinball next?

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Well done on the cab.:) So it already has MAME setup? You might want to start a new thread when you get it, in the MAME cab section.

Before long you will be tweaking/modifying it yourself.

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Nice and also quite a unique looking cab Ramere... You'll enjoy the comps all the more now, nothing beats playing the comp games on a cab I reckon!

 

Just got a PB for this game and finally a 1st place finish in the first bikes level, not quite up to Monojokers current high but getting closer... game on :)

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Well done on the cab.:) So it already has MAME setup? You might want to start a new thread when you get it, in the MAME cab section.

Before long you will be tweaking/modifying it yourself.

 

Yep, picked it up on e-Bay, the seller has a long history of selling mame machines & has 100% positive feedback from 340+ poeple. Was gonna get a Jama cab but can't get anything under $1100 (+ minimum $400 postage) & none of them have Mat Mania on their game lists which is a must for me.

 

Here's the description.

 

NAMCO EXCELEENA CABINET

POWERED BY A PENTIUM 4 - 2.0 COMPUTER

512 MEG RAM, 40 GIG HARD DRIVE,

NVIDIA GE FORCE VIDEO CARD.

21" FLAT SCREEN CRT MONITOR.

QUALITY STEREO SUB WOOFER AND SPEAKERS.

RUNNING A IPAC 2 KEYBOARD ENCODER, ALSO COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR KEY & BUTTON CODES ETC.

PRESENTLY RUNNING THE MAME PROGRAM.

ALL CONTROLLED BY THE CONTROL PANEL.

ARCADE MACHINE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION,

NOTHING TO SPEND, ALL SET UP AND READY TO GO.

HAS DOOR LOCKS AND KEYS FOR ALL THE DOORS.

COMES WITH EXTERNAL POWER SWITCH AND CREDIT BUTTON FOR FREE PLAY, ON THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE CABINET.

THE MACHINE IS MENU DRIVEN WHICH MAKES IT VERY EASY TO OPERATE AND USE.

CAN ALSO BE USED AS A JUKEBOX.

 

To be honest I don't have much of a clue about the above but I'll soon learn, as long as I can plug it in & play I am happy for now. Would like to get it up to a 25"+ screen but that's a fair way down the track.

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Have to admit I wasn't all that keen when I first loaded this up, but i'm getting into it now. Still not managed a win, second once, favourite part is the gravel roads.

Upto 150k now, really should of got past the 1200cc last game, but came unstuck on the winding road section.

Hoping to challenge for the win on this now, good Nom for the mgl mono, game on :D

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Have to admit I wasn't all that keen when I first loaded this up, but i'm getting into it now. Still not managed a win, second once, favourite part is the gravel roads.

 

It's a creeper this game, once you get into the swing of things.

 

Just checked Twin Galaxies and the high for the arcade version is a mere 3,602,775 :o Guess this means this is one of those looping games where you go back to square one after a certain amount of levels ?

 

Cool control panel for this game on the original cab:

 

http://i31.tinypic.com/24lli5g.png

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Might be late doing the scores and the next game, going to be down in slowbart for a couple of days and not sure if they have internet access down there:p

 

It's a creeper this game, once you get into the swing of things.

 

Just checked Twin Galaxies and the high for the arcade version is a mere 3,602,775 :o Guess this means this is one of those looping games where you go back to square one after a certain amount of levels ?

 

Cool control panel for this game on the original cab:

 

http://i31.tinypic.com/24lli5g.png

 

 

Williams artwork always does it for me

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Might be late doing the scores and the next game, going to be down in slowbart for a couple of days and not sure if they have internet access down there:p

 

 

 

 

Williams artwork always does it for me

No Internet down here, i just post through the power of my mind:lol

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