Sonic Pinball Mania (PinEvent V2, FizX 3.3)

Sonic Pinball Mania (PinEvent V2 - FizX)

 

Created by: TerryRed

 

Version 2.0 (Feb 2024)

 

Get ready for the most EPIC Sonic pinball table ever created... and a pinball game like you've never seen before!

 

This has everything a Sonic fan could want in one table. Green Hill zone scenery, Sonic Loop ramp, animated bumpers, springs, item box, checkpoint, chaos emerald flashers, red star spinner, launch tunnel, rotating goal sign, moving robots, animated characters such as Sonic / Knuckles / Shadow... and even Dr Robotnik and his eggmobile which will follow your ball with it's spotlight... and much more!

 

This table takes full advantage of BAM's latest features with full dynamic lighting and ray cast shadows and shadowmaps to create a stunning visual pinball showcase!

 

What started as a quick BAM mod to update Brendan Bailey's classic Sonic table of 2005 (which was updated by SLAMT1LT in 2014), evolved into a complete overhaul to the entire table. Everything in the table has either been updated or changed, and I've added so many new things (new layout, art, models, lighting, modes, code, fixes, etc) that it's like a new table. Hence... Sonic Pinball Mania.

 

 

This table has been fully updated with FizX physics for game changing new physics on Future Pinball. FizX uses techniques similar to nFozzy physics on VPX to completely change the physics for the flippers, slings, rubbers, targets, ball behavior and more that allows this table play much more realistically than anyone ever thought was possible on Future Pinball. You will be amazed at the difference!

 

 

 

 

 

PinEvent V2

 

This table is also updated to fully support PinEvent V2 features (DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD). It has modern PUP DMD display options that can work with all setups. With it's crisp HD text and dazzling videos, it's sure to wow everyone who sees it.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm really proud of what I pulled off with this, and I really hope you enjoy it!

 

 

For an EPIC video preview of this table in action with PinEvent V2 features, check out this video:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks of course to these awesome contributors:

 

TerryRed - Sonic Pinball Mania

Brendan Bailey (PinWizKid) - created the original Sonic the Hedgehog table in 2005

SLAMT1LT - sounds, music, code, DMD, etc from his Ultimate mod in 2014

 

Schlabber34 - new pre-rendered insert images

FLEEP - new mechanical sounds

JLou - for FizX and support

All the FP lads at Pinball Nirvanna for ideas, examples, and support

Nailbuster - Pinup Player and SSF support

Ravarcade - for creating the awesome BAM and providing assistance with BAM features

Chris Leathley - creator of Future Pinball

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

 

This table is a fan-made work of passion, and is NOT intended for commercial usage or to be included in any part of a commercial sale!

 

 

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This table is single player only.

 

 

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Static Camera Views (desktop mode only)

 

• during attract mode only, you can press plunger to toggle integrated static desktop camera views

• if you want to use your own BAM camera settings, or a FP camera view, then you must disable this feature in TABLE OPTIONS in the table script

SONIC BALL

 

• right flipper button will toggle between Sonic and Chrome ball texture (only in attract mode). This can be set in TABLE OPTIONS in the table script

Plunger and Action Buttons (digital plunger, special 1, special 2)

 

• all buttons/keys will activate Sonic Spin Dash and Magna-Spinner
• all buttons/keys will act as an autoplunger during gameplay

Second Stage Flippers

 

• this table supports second stage flippers for cabinet players with this setup
• this needs to be enabled in TABLE OPTIONS in the table script
• ensure that your Second Flippers are setup in FP Control Settings
• ensure that your Special 1 and Special 2 keys / buttons are NOT the same keys / buttons as Second Flippers! (they are by default)

 

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BAM Ray Cast Ball Shadows:

 

• this table was created to look best with the new BAM Ray Cast Ball shadows
• this feature is ENABLED on the table script by default
• this feature requires a fast video card, and will use much more of your GPU
• if the table doesn’t run smooth, then your PC may not be fast enough to handle this feature (and you should disable it)

 

To disable this feature, you MUST disable it in TABLE OPTIONS (in the table script)

 

BAM Menu - Light and Post Processing settings:

 

• BAM Lighting and Post Processing settings are set by the table script and will ALWAYS override the user's settings
• this is required to ensure that all lighting is set correctly at all times
• on this table, you can make changes to the Ambient and Diffusion Lighting in the table script in TABLE OPTIONS

 

Physics: FizX v3.3


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Game not running smooth? Try the following:

 

• run FP in Fullscreen, not Windowed
• disable RayCast Ball Shadows in TABLE OPTIONS (in table script)
• disable Reflections options in FP's Video / Rendering settings
• reduce / disable Antialiasing in FP's Video / Rendering settings
• disable any SSAO options in BAM plugins menu (disabled by default)

 

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TABLE REQUIREMENTS (very important!)

 

• all Visual C Runtime updates
• DirectX
• Future Pinball
• the latest BAM update
• FuturePinball.exe and FPLoader.exe patched for 4 GB access
• BAM Settings files installed
• FizX 1K ball model (for more accurate physics, default.zip in BAM folder)
• the REQUIRED “Video / Rendering Options” and “Editor Options” in Future Pinball video settings

 

All of the above is included with the latest FP and BAM Essentials AIO package!

Super easy to use for a new install, or just to update your existing install. I recommend everyone install this package to ensure you have the latest required BAM updates.
 

https://vpuniverse.com/files/file/14807-future-pinball-and-bam-essentials-all-in-one-complete/

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INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (REQUIRED)

 

• PLEASE read the Install Instructions (included with the table's zip file)
• it shows you how to check what version of BAM you have installed
• it shows you how to install all the REQUIRED items above
• it shows you how to easily setup FP and BAM with the REQUIRED settings
• It's super easy, and only takes minutes to do!

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How to run Future Pinball to play the table

 

PLEASE read the Install Instructions (included with the table's zip file) to know how to properly use FP and BAM

 

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PROBLEMS?

 

Read the Install Instructions included in the table's zip file. It tells you everything you need to know!

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Table MODS

 

• please read the Disclaimer in the Install Instructions included with the table
• please ask me first, as I am still updating this table

 

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