So... what's wrong with ArcadeShop's Robotron CPO?

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[rant mode on]

Just curious what people are bitching about with this overlay?

I installed one on our Robotron(thanks again John!) and to me, it's just about perfect. The text for the copyright was a little different than the one I replaced, but the graphics were spot on imho.

So... am I just not anal enough? Are you guys just WWWWWAAAAAAAAYYYYY too anal? Do people here just not like Steven at AS for some reason? What is it? I'm curious?

For those of you who need things "perfect"... you do realize that even a "perfect" reproduction is a reproduction, right? I mean... just because it looks good and can fool 99.9999999% of people doesn't change the fact that... well... it's a fake... a rip off... not real... not original... etc...

[rant mode off]

So what does everyone else think? ;)
 
[rant mode on]

Just curious what people are bitching about with this overlay?

I installed one on our Robotron(thanks again John!) and to me, it's just about perfect. The text for the copyright was a little different than the one I replaced, but the graphics were spot on imho.

So... am I just not anal enough? Are you guys just WWWWWAAAAAAAAYYYYY too anal? Do people here just not like Steven at AS for some reason? What is it? I'm curious?

For those of you who need things "perfect"... you do realize that even a "perfect" reproduction is a reproduction, right? I mean... just because it looks good and can fool 99.9999999% of people doesn't change the fact that... well... it's a fake... a rip off... not real... not original... etc...

[rant mode off]

So what does everyone else think? ;)


I'm with you. I've seen far too many people keep asking for things that are already available in screened versions, completely ignoring the stuff that has yet to even be reproed. Seems silly to me. I get it in some cases, like the Tempest marquee overlays. But in most cases, most screened reproes are pretty damned close to the original and shouldn't have to keep being redone to satisfy one or 2 people who will always find something to complain about.
 
And in two responses I feel better. :)

It just bugs the crap out of me when I refer someone to Steven and get totally ignored... almost like I'm referring someone to an ink jetter?

There have been soo many variations in artwork from the original manufacturers from back in the day, that one person's "perfect" is another person's "that's close". Even in the same run I can see artwork getting less detailed just from the screens being used over and over and over. And stencils... forget about it... those vary from top to bottom of a game. :D
 
And in two responses I feel better. :)

It just bugs the crap out of me when I refer someone to Steven and get totally ignored... almost like I'm referring someone to an ink jetter?

There have been soo many variations in artwork from the original manufacturers from back in the day, that one person's "perfect" is another person's "that's close". Even in the same run I can see artwork getting less detailed just from the screens being used over and over and over. And stencils... forget about it... those vary from top to bottom of a game. :D

Ive been happy with everything Ive gotton from Steven with the exception of the Tempest Marquee already noted.
 
So somebody didn't accept your recommendation and you decided to have a mini-meltdown?

Hardly anybody ever listens to what I have to say. Join the club. Membership is free. :)
 
I bought a Robotron CPO from AS last month and I am extremely happy with it especially the adhesive used. No complaints here.
 
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