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"Gone fishin', leave a message."

The Visual Pinball Workshop proudly presents, Fish Tales by Williams!

This table has been in the VPW development queue since December 20th, 2020. Since then, there have been many contributors. We thank them all!

 

VPW Fishermen
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Blender Toolkit: Benji, fluffhead

Physics/Scripting: rothbauerw, fluffhead

Artwork: Brad1X (playfield, apron, and decal redraws), Hauntfreaks (backglass)

VR Room: Rawd and DaRdog81

VR Backglass: leojreimroc

Blender advice, Flipper and Plastic Ramp rebuilds: tomate

Editor and scripting assistance, tuning and clean-up: apophis, Sixtoe

Physics calibrations, flipper measurements, and testing: JLou

Other contributions: sheltemke, iaakki, Schlabber34, bord, redbone, Steely

3D modeling and assets (plastics and playfield scans and touch-up): g5k

3D modeling: 3rdaxis

Artwork assistance: EBisLit

Playfield Scan: Clarkkent

Table references: Kevv

Previous authors: Pinball58, Skitso

Testers: Studlygoorite, PinstratsDan, geradg, Primetime5k, DGrimmReaper, Wylte, RIK, somatik, passion4pins, JLou, Dazz, BountyBob, HauntFreaks, redbone, DarthVito, Robby King Pin, CalleVesterdahl, Colvert, HayJay, TastyWasps

 

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This table is pushing the limits. If you experience performance issues, adjust the refractions probes in the Tweak Menu if you have VPX 10.8 RC1 or later, or follow the recommendations in the Performance Tip PDF attached to the download.
https://github.com/vpinball/vpinball/releases

 

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All options are in the Tweak Menu (F12):
- Refraction Probe Settings (Available in 10.8 RC1 or later) - used for performance tuning, if needed
- Ramp Cover Decals (enable/disable ramp cover decal mod)
- Playfield Reflections Options (enable/disable static or dynamic reflections)
- Side Blade z-scale for cabinet users
- VR Room options (why would anyone want anything other than the fishing scene?)
- VR Back Box topper toggle
- VR Ambient sound options
- View VR Room in desktop
- Outlane Difficulty
- Flipper Tricks Difficulty
- Volume Dial
- Ball Roll Volume
- Ramp Roll Volume
- Table Brightness
- Ball Brightness
- LUT Options (not applicable in Fishing Scene)

 

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There is a DMD rom text size patch available here if you want it;

 

Also check out Fish Tales Altsound package by idigstuff 

 

 

 

https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=861
https://vpuniverse.com/files/file/18292-fish-tales-williams-1992-b2s-with-full-dmd/
Contact Author First.
10.8+ beta required
Yes

What's New in Version 1.1   See changelog

Released

Update Summary

  • New PWM support for inserts, flashers, and GI
  • Fixed some timers that might've caused stutters
  • Updated fishing reel animation method

Update Team: Apophis, Rothbauerw
Test Team: Cliffy, Studlygoorite, Geradg, PinStratsDan, Colvert, Jarr3

 

Required Software (64-bit versions)

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ashleyb

· Edited by ashleyb

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

 Been anticipating a VPW Fish Tales for a long time and it doesn’t disappoint.  Looks and plays fantastic.  Another stunner.  Thanks all, gone fishin’.

Morpheusx74

· Edited by Morpheusx74

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

This is, again, next-level...

 

The lighting is so immersive and atmospheric,

the physics and DOF make it feel weighty and physical,

the cabinet sounds are also top-notch ; VERY life-like and it just pulls you in a LOT more,

the option menu has been improved upon even further,

the feeling of depth is great...

...and it PLAYS amazing too... who would've thought... 😉  The "flow" is fantastic !

 

Amazing work to all involved, thanks so much 👍❤️🤘

 

KrakenByte

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

It's fishing time!!! 🎣

 

Going with the full package to maximum enjoyment!!! 🤩

 

 

Numiah

   0 of 6 members found this review helpful 0 / 6 members

She looks gorgeous!
However the POV looks significantly off. On the flippers the balls is triple the size compared to the upper playfield.

Nothing I couldn't fix myself though.

 

Thank you to all involved in creating this amazing master piece!

Skeeter

  

Challenging but has that just one more factor. Super realistic look and great physics. You gotta have this one in the collection. Thanks VPW!

Gude

  

Awesome job guys! Plays like the real machine!!!

JefersonNL

  

mesa absurda..

Muito bom 

Obrigadoo

tybagdarel

  

Fish Tales is more than just a pinball machine for me – it’s a full-on nostalgia trip. I used to play it in a public swimming pool when I was a kid, and I already loved it back then. I must have been 6 or 7, and now at 35, this virtual version brought back those exact same feelings.

 

The physics are incredible: from the very first game, it felt like I was playing the real table again. Everything’s here – the fast-paced flow, the satisfying ramp shots, the cheesy but effective sound design, and the DMD animations that bring the table’s personality to life. It’s a super fun, cohesive, and perfect table.

 

The only minor issue I’ve noticed: when I lose a ball, the bonus and ball score never show up on the DMD. It’s a small frustration, especially considering how perfect the rest of the table is. I don’t think it’s caused by the table script – it seems more likely to be an issue with the ROM itself. Other than that, Fish Tales is an absolute masterpiece.

sneetch

  

Amazing work and super fast table, I need a better framerate/monitor to really let this one shine, I am jealous of anyone with a 4K OLED 120hz monitor for this table!

weathervane

  

IM lost for words on how nice this table is thank you

bamarola

  

This table is just stunning. So thankfull for your efforts to bring these kind of masterpieces to our homes. Thank you so much.

Msila28

  

C'est de toute beauté ! 🥰

EtherScreen

  

Plays, looks, and sounds amazing. Very similar to the real machine. One of the most realistic VPX tables in my opinion. Thanks!

SlippyTpoad

  

best digital version ever

 

A stunning masterpiece - just WOW

WadeZ

  

I can't believe how great these games are. I wish I had the talent to do this.

Thank you so much for sharing.

tjaf

  

Awesome recreation. Plays great, looks great, feels great!

DarrellB

  

Fantastic! Thanks so much.

blakhawk111

  

This is one of my all time favorites.  The improvements are magic and I can't wait to get the crew together to put this through it's paces.   Thank you so much for all the effort put into this table, love you all.

HayJay

· Edited by EASportsBIG

  

Classic!

Outstanding attention to detail, visually. 

Flipper physics have gone up another level with this one. 👏

mtpinning

  

So awesome! Thanks to all involved!  You guys rock!

 

Lifewater989

  

This table is a masterclass in virtual pinball.  Playing in VR with my new Quest 3 I could swear I was standing in front of a frickin' Fish Tales pinball machine if I didn't know any better.  It's completely realistic in how it looks and plays.  The lighting is fantastic.  Bravo to all involved in this creation.  It's a thing of beauty.

rjclarkee

  

Ahh...great...i go and upgrade my machine with a 4060Ti and even that isnt good enough....thanks VPW....haha

leeoneil

  

Amazing work !

Thank's again and again to the team, what a result !

And thank's to all the members of the VPX development team, because with VPX 10.8 on an old pincab (GTX 1070) it's smooth on a 4K 60Hz display !

It's smooth AND beautiful !

 

You guys rock !

 

 

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