Author Topic: High Score Competition #185: 10-yard fight (Read 8369 times)

acvieluf · « **on:** February 08, 2016, 03:07:19 pm »

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Game Name: 10 Yard Fight
ROM Name: 10yard
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Settings: (default)

Controls:
Joystick: 8 way
Buttons: 2 (1 - lateral, 2 - forward pass)

From KLOV: Each level starts on the kick-off with the player carrying the ball as far up the field as possible before being tackled. Then, as the quarterback, you can either run or pass the ball to a receiver. An intercepted pass earns a penalty of 20 yards. Running out of bounds stops the clock. Extra points after touchdowns can either be kicked or run into the end zone.

Competition ends Sunday, Feb 21st at midnight Pacific time.

Good luck!

yotsuya · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:22:39 pm »

I've been playing a lot of this on Janky Kong. You seriously picked one of the hardest games I've ever played.

leapinlew · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:34:15 pm »

Wasn't FireTrap just up here as a game to play? Dual 4 way a problem?

yamatetsu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:40:28 pm »

Quote from: leapinlew on February 08, 2016, 03:34:15 pm

Wasn't FireTrap just up here as a game to play? Dual 4 way a problem?

Yep, unplayable on a gamepad, probably not too good on 8-ways, I reckon most people don't even have one dedicated 4-way, let alone two.

acvieluf · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:43:32 pm »

Quote from: yamatetsu on February 08, 2016, 03:40:28 pm

Quote from: leapinlew on February 08, 2016, 03:34:15 pm
Wasn't FireTrap just up here as a game to play? Dual 4 way a problem?

Yep, unplayable on a gamepad, probably not too good on 8-ways, I reckon most people don't even have one dedicated 4-way, let alone two.

I did consider people using other things. I played on a keyboard pretty well before my controls were installed. But I also assumed that a game pad would work. But no worries.

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acvieluf · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:44:31 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 08, 2016, 03:22:39 pm

I've been playing a lot of this on Janky Kong. You seriously picked one of the hardest games I've ever played.

It's certainly challenging. I always get messed up by the fact that the defenders can intercept the ball, no matter how "high" it is in the air.

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yotsuya · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:45:29 pm »

I've only ever scored one touch down in a game, and that happens every 10 games or so.

yamatetsu · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:54:00 pm »

I'll sit this one out. I don't care for American Football, don't know anything about it, don't know what to do in the game except running zigzag to avoid getting caught.

acvieluf · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2016, 03:55:42 pm »

Quote from: yamatetsu on February 08, 2016, 03:54:00 pm

I'll sit this one out. I don't care for American Football, don't know anything about it, don't know what to do in the game except running zigzag to avoid getting caught.

Well crap. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to dis-clude you. (With both games! Argh.)

Oh, just an idea, I learned about the arcade version of this game from the "new series" of the No Quarter podcast, episode 127.
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yamatetsu · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:19:16 pm »

Quote from: acvieluf on February 08, 2016, 03:55:42 pm

Well crap. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to dis-clude you. (With both games! Argh.)

No problem. I'll find something else to amuse myself

acvieluf · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2016, 07:45:02 pm »

OK, looks like I picked a doosy...

A whopping 6950

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yotsuya · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2016, 07:58:55 pm »

I think 19,500 was my highest...

Token · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2016, 10:21:29 pm »

7300

This is tough. You really do need to read the defense and make split second decisions.

JDFan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2016, 10:53:22 pm »

It's been a looong time since I played this one !! Very tough to get going but it comes back after awhile -- had a great game going and then threw 2 interceptions in a row to spoil it !! -- 20,650

acvieluf · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2016, 03:04:55 pm »

Actually scored a touchdown this game! What does it take to actually move on to the next level? (College, right?)

21,300

Token · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2016, 05:19:48 pm »

Finally scored a touchdown!

21900

JDFan · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:00:39 pm »

Quote from: Token on February 09, 2016, 05:19:48 pm

Finally scored a touchdown! - 21900

Quote from: acvieluf on February 09, 2016, 03:04:55 pm

Actually scored a touchdown this game! What does it take to actually move on to the next level? (College, right?)
21,300

And here I thought the 20,650 would hold up for a little while --

Had to go back and play a few more games -- Let's see how long this score holds up -- 24,250

Token · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2016, 09:18:49 pm »

I scored a second touchdown in high school and moved on to college!

Was congratulated by some cheerleaders.

College defenders are way too fast.

39700

popsicle · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:27:57 pm »

32,350

acvieluf · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2016, 02:59:27 pm »

33050

popsicle · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2016, 11:48:23 am »

50,900

Scored on the college team, and almost twice.

Token · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2016, 02:42:55 pm »

Quote from: popsicle on February 13, 2016, 11:48:23 am

50,900

Scored on the college team, and almost twice.

Very impressive!

I was hoping my 39k would hold. I've been experimenting with possible exploits, but so far have found nothing that can be used consistently.

popsicle · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2016, 04:02:07 pm »

I can tell you that I run the ball most of the time, shakin' em off as I go.

pbj · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2016, 04:16:34 pm »

I've hated this game for 30 years.

Token · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:00:48 am »

Quote from: popsicle on February 13, 2016, 04:02:07 pm

I can tell you that I run the ball most of the time, shakin' em off as I go.

Interesting. My strategy has been forward pass unless the defense is inpenetrable. Also I try to go out of bounds or get tackled after I gain a first down, unless the timer is at zero.

JDFan · « **Reply #25 on:** February 14, 2016, 02:37:09 pm »

Slight improvement but still need to get a better one (seems every game I get at least 1 interception that sets things back !!) -- 35,100

acvieluf · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2016, 02:54:36 pm »

Wow! Some great scores! I have to admit that I am growing to LOATHE this game, haha.

Sent from my Atari 2600

brihyn · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2016, 04:12:59 pm »

One of my favorite games discovered via Mame. I know I've scored on the college team at least once....maybe even a couple of times. I might have to see what kinda score I can actually get on this frustrating game.

acvieluf · « **Reply #28 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:08:27 am »

Argh! About to FINALLY score during the second half of high school! Nothing like a guy BEHIND you ON THE GROUND intercepting the ball!

haha Is it sunday yet?

acvieluf · « **Reply #29 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:22:34 am »

43,600

And i MAY be done trying. I picked a game that isn't good for my health...

acvieluf · « **Reply #30 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:28:18 am »

Here are the standings at the half-way point:

1st - Popsicle - 50,900
2nd - acvieluf - 43,600
3rd - Token - 39,700
4th - JDFan - 35,100

as an aside, if I end up in third again, I'd like to give the right to pick the game to the 4th place person. Would that be ok?

yotsuya · « **Reply #31 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:49:08 am »

Why is the third person picking?

acvieluf · « **Reply #32 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:51:06 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 16, 2016, 10:49:08 am

Why is the third person picking?

Isn't that the rule? I hope so, as I've picked the last two! That's how I understood it at least.

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pbj · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:52:39 am »

I've made a few first downs. Hooray! The guide on Game Faqs was annoying to read but reasonably helpful.

Token · « **Reply #34 on:** February 16, 2016, 12:45:42 pm »

44,800

I got to college for the third time, but still haven't scored a TD against them.

This is my last score. I'm done with 10-Yard Fight.

yamatetsu · « **Reply #35 on:** February 16, 2016, 02:00:39 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 16, 2016, 10:49:08 am

Why is the third person picking?

Take a look here http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143138.msg1550189.html#msg1550189.

acvieluf · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2016, 08:21:38 pm »

Ok, i couldn't stop thinking about this game. Only due to the fact that i KNOW i can return the first kick for a touchdown, if i try enough. (I DID get one back to the 20 yard line)

Either way, I ended up scoring in college.

54,950

popsicle · « **Reply #37 on:** February 17, 2016, 02:42:07 pm »

Finally got to the pro team. 55,550

Token · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:29:44 pm »

Anybody else have a fight break out after the play ends?

No kidding, my receiver caught a pass over the middle and the safety instantly clocked him. The play ended and to my great surprise they stood across from each other and traded blows for a second.

EDIT: I'm not losing my mind!

acvieluf · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:38:43 pm »

Quote from: Token on February 19, 2016, 02:29:44 pm

Anybody else have a fight break out after the play ends?

No kidding, my receiver caught a pass over the middle and the safety instantly clocked him. The play ended and to my great surprise they stood across from each other and traded blows for a second.

EDIT: I'm not losing my mind!

That. Sounds. Awesome. I've never seen that.

Argh. Just when I think I'm out, you pull me right back in! Haha

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