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cheetah2.zip & cheetah.zip ROM Name
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Stern Manufacturer
1980 Year

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# CHEETAH (STERN 1980) by FrankEnstein

https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=500

 

While you might know me as the guy that does instruction cards, few weeks ago I got into the world of table creation and this is my first table release ever! I couldn't have done it without the help of the fabulous folks at VPW and I am eternally grateful for all the work they have done to make table creation more accessible to people like me. You guys are the BEST! Full credits below...

 

VLM/Blender makeover for a competition favorite featuring enough spinners for even the hungriest spinner freaks out there. 
The table defaults to cheetah2.zip rom BUT many consider cheetahb2.zip the less annoying soundpack available for this game. Change the desired target ROM via the script. Whichever one you choose, its still recommended to run this with PinVol at hand and lowering the table/ROM sounds to acceptable volume. VPX 10.8.0 Required

Keep in mind that cheetah.zip ROM is the parent ROM and its is also required regardless of ROM selection. (Meaning at minimum you need cheetah.zip and cheetah2.zip to play the table as is) 

 

Release info
-Complete overhaul of the visuals using VLM/Blender renders, nFozzy/Roth physics and Fleep sounds by FrankEnstein
-Code tune-up and fixes by Apophis
-VR option added by DGrimmReaper
-Desktop backglass update by Hauntfreaks
 

Thanks to:
-Apophis for his immeasurable contribution to the community, helping me on every obstacle I ran into, creating priceless tutorials on everything VPX/VLM as well as doing much needed code cleanup and bunch of fixes on the table.
-nFozzy/Rothbauer for the state of the art physics updates
-Fleep for the SFX magic
-Bord for providing the classic stern flipper model
-JP Salas for figuring out the missing soleniods for spotting numbers
-All authors and contributors to the VLM parts library 
-Niwak, Flux, Bord... for the amazing VLM Toolkit
-DGrimmReaper for adding all the VR stuff (assets and help from TastyWasps and Hauntfreaks)
-Hauntfreaks for updated backglass with full DMD (directb2s download separately)
-Tomate/Bord/Studlygoorite/Lumi/carny_priest/geradg/passion4pins and many others on the VPW Team for test play, feedback and advice
 

Previous Credits
-JP for the original table and redraw of the playfield & plastics
-StrangeLeo and Kalavera for the pictures of the real table.

 

All Logos, Copyrights and Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
PROVIDED STRICTLY FOR PERSONAL / HOME USE AND NOT FOR COMMERCIAL SALE / RE-SALE OR DISTRIBUTION!

Edited by Frank_Enstein


Permission from ORIGINAL Author(s)?

Yes
written permission received.

Allow file to be included on a VPUniverse downloader app?

Yes
https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=500
https://vpuniverse.com/files/file/21230-cheetah-stern-1980-b2s/
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10.8 GL beta required
Yes

What's New in Version 1.0.2   See changelog

Released

Minor visual and physics tweaks:

-added animation to rollover wire triggers

-adjusted the kicker force and variance to mostly avoid hitting the 5 target on launch so it matches better IRL footage.

-adjusted the flipper lane geometry to avoid ball hanging after cradle

-switched to cvmpSaucer instead of cvmpBallStack for handling the saucer

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neil81992

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

Your first table and you've given us a classic Stern with NFozzy/Rothauer physics? Wow - thank you. I love the beautiful early Stern's that Bord has already produced and Cheetah was on my wishlist for an update and better physics. Huge thanks and great news for the community that it looks like we have another hugely talented author!   

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RetroRitchie

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

Superb release. My fave era of tables and the work is stellar on this one. Looks and plays great, many thanks!

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Rabmos

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

Very impressive! Looks and plays absolutely perfect. The reflections are also done exceptionally well, they just blends in greatly with the lighting and the rest of the table. One of the most enjoyable 80's Stern tables that I've ever played. Thank you for sharing! For a debut table, the quality is insane.

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Joppnl

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

Great job, well done.

Just love these kind of tables : not the most difficult rulesheet in the world but fun to play and with this one very much fun to watch at as well.

Thanks! 👍

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ashleyb

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

Wow, what a debut!  Fantastic gfx and physics and really like how the table plays.  Thanks and keep up the great work @Frank_Enstein

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MetaTed

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

Congrats on your first table, it looks and plays fantastic!

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agent327

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

She is a beauty! Well done, Frank. What a great achievement. The lights are so nice. Something to be very proud about. Thanks for the instruction cards and you sharing this great table.

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tonythewrench

  

Absolutely fantastic! I am loving these older tables you're releasing, keep them coming! Your work is phenomenal!

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snort2root

  

Love the Solid States and this table is a joy to play!  This is a fantastic achievement and a table which I will continue to favor - I have only a handful of such tables on my cabinet that I play on repeat, and this has moved into that elite group.

 

The table's look and feel place it on par with the best of the best digital recreations and I can't wait to see what you tackle next!

 

Thanks so much @Frank_Enstein for bringing this wonder to life!

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cdogbrink

  

Thanks for all your hard work!  The table plays great and I had a blast with it on the Dischord challenge.

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pacboy

  

Thank you FrankEnstein, really super nice, great work 😁.

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studlygoorite

  

My favorite era of tables too :) the table looks and plays great and the SSF is very well done with the ball having a nice heavy feeling to it. Thanks!!

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WaRcLaWz

  

This is an excellent table! The physics, lighting, and gameplay are all top-notch and well-executed.

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Eduardo

  

Excellent job. Excellent lighting, details, gameplay. It's much better than the old one I had here. Congratulations to those involved in this project.

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chewiec

  

WOW!  Amazing work Frank.  Beautiful playfield and physics on this one and is addicting to play.  My hats off to you good sir and the VPW team.  Looking forward to more of your great work!

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bietekwiet

  

Looks fantastic! Plays like a dream! What a fantastic result.

The details are so intricate, the light stunning! Thank you so much for sharing!

 

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lminimart

  

Incredible first release! Thank you so much. Please keep up the great work. 🍻

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POKE78

  

What a first release & how great it is😍👏 It just awesome that someone gives some love & attention to these old classics👍  Thanks for best version of this table so far😁🤝

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Lifewater989

· Edited by Lifewater989

  

Excellent, excellent table!  Well done, dude. I had never played this one, it's very fun.  I love a good old spinner shooter.  Great job on the lighting, physics and the super clean playfield.  Sterns of this vintage certainly had some unique sound versus the competition.

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