Big Bang Bar

Big bang bar · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 25

Kim,

Has Gene discussed a timeline on finishing the game. Doesn't have to be set in stone. Xmas, New Year, Easter? We all understand there are delays but since he has all the parts, cabinets, Etc, Etc, ... Not trying to hurry the project just wondering! If he hasn't mentioned it to you could you ask him. No one will hold him to it. It would be nice to know.

BBB94 · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 407 Location: WI, USA

Agreed. The original estimate has come and gone, and it seems as though everyone has handled that fact with the necessary understanding. A new best guess, would be nice. Based on what Gene has learned and overcome - I'm sure that Gene has a new approximate date in mind - the date that he fulfills a dream (for himself and the rest of us) and you all probably return to more normal & relaxed lives (and we all get to play lots of BBB). Tapping into that insight would certainly help me make plans (like time off work and an unveiling party) and to budget my excitement over the coming weeks or months.

Swann · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

First, I agree with that it would be great to have a date, but secondly I don't think it's realistic to have one currently;

My personal guess is that it's very hard to give an estimate before you've assembled the first couple of machines. Do think we have to wait for that before they even can start thinking about realistic dates.

But with that said, we can activate this forum-thread again when the first pictures of a the first playable machine is there as an update!
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greg_888 · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 44 Location: Australia

l agree with Swann on this
give them a chance to get a couple of games fully built
they only got the cabinets last week and l think Kim has already
stated that they where going to give the decal guys time to
try a few cabinets to make sure they look alright, decals fit,make sure the
cab's are ok plus make sure the pf's fit etc. etc.

l know we have all been patient but so have these guy's
(remember Gene's been hanging on these cabinets since Jan)
l think we need to give these guy's some time (as in more than one week)
l'm sure Kim or Gene will let us know when there's something positve
to tell us

Greg
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Big bang bar · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 25

Okay let me rephrase the question.

Kim,
Has Gene discussed a timeline on finishing the first machine?

Guys lets be realistic here. If we don't ask questions and the questions are never asked or answered then we are always in the dark. I see a lot of proress which is great, which shows me that the machine is being made but by when? 2005, 2006, 2007.

Some of you guys are content with the progress and wouldn't care if the game is done by 2008, just as long as its done right. We get your point!

Also who is assembling the first couple of fully working Big Bang Bars?

Since Bob and Steve are gone is there someone who has replaced them as a foreman to oversee that each machine is being assembled correctly?

Swann · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 108 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Big bang bar, well since there is one major phase left, that is, the assembly, and they haven't done anything quite like this before, I still believe that it's extremly hard for them to mention any timeframe (yet).

..and no, I'm not the one that's so happy with a game delivered in 2008, would actually prefer to see a game this year or at least before march next year...

...but with that said I still do think that when you're doing something you haven't done before it's impossible (or at least nearly) to say how long time it will take before you've done it at least one time.

But, surely the question is valid, and who knows, maybe they have been speaking about a dream date for at least the first machine, let's see what the answer will be Smile

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PINBALL WITCH · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 166

No we do not have an exact date. But the only person who wants this done more than I do is my mom.

The assembly company has run into some missing hardware, nothing big and I don't have a list yet. This is not a long list just a few things.
I don't want you guys to freak!!!!!!!
We are going through the assembly prints and matching to the bom trying to make sure that we have everything listed. We have everything on shelves with correct part number.
They are assembling the rest of the orange double stand up target assy.
(A couple years ago I fractured my skull, it screwed up my memory especially for spelling and saying words so sometimes you may need to fill in the blanks)
That said, the other part they are assembling is the outlet box with the small wire harness and the fuse holder in it. ( total blank on what it's called and my manual and prints are in the other building.)
More cabinets arrived with Gene today. Doesn't have an exact time frame
until we find out what is missing for the assy. Remember guys I'm playing catch up I'm not trying to avoid your questions. If I sound witch I'm sorry. My day started with the bathtub draining down on the basement floor and it's gone down hill from there.
Gotta go
Gene forgot his camera, I will get PICTURES.
If I have forgotten anything just remind me.
kim
this has not been spell or grammar checked.

harrrrrrr · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 136

Kim,

Sorry to hear about your accident... my sister fractured her skull and she's struggled a bit too. Hang in there... your doing a great job. Thanks for the update. Be assured it is greatly appreciated.

John

BBB94 · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 407 Location: WI, USA