PINemHi and PINemHi Leaderboard v3.6.8 (new version is out)

[Dicentim]

Sorry @DnaDisturber, it's me again I think I found the issue, in the pinemhi_leaderboard_log, the line :
 "matching romname :   " is empty as if the rom is not recognized. With every other working game this line is filled with the rom's name.
So could anyone send me a working rom for him ? Thanks !

[DnaDisturber]

@Dicentim Thanks for the log output.
It is clear now where it goes wrong
With your new vpinmame version they have altered the rom's name

Instead of vpinmame always using the word Judgement (english spelling) they now use Judgment ( that is the american spelling)

 

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (L-8)=t2_l8.nv
Add this line in romfind.ini and it will work

 

That's the risk you take when you work with beta releases from vpinmame unfortunately

[Dicentim]

Thanks @DnaDisturber, you got it.
Now that's working and I'll be able to continue my road to Rookie Challenge 😇
I'll also be able to fix this kind of issues in the future.
Have a nice day !

[Dicentim]

Hi, @DnaDisturber I'm keeping my way to Rookie challenge. 

Struggled a little with Tales from the Crypt. Now I'm fighting my nemesis (Roller coaster tycoon) but I studied the rules and I'm confident. 

My concern is about the high scores on this table, many people completed the rookie challenge without achieving the 15 M points on the leaderboard.

Are they cheaters? 

Edited July 18 by Dicentim

[DnaDisturber]

On 7/18/2026 at 6:21 PM, Dicentim said:

Hi, @DnaDisturber I'm keeping my way to Rookie challenge. 

Struggled a little with Tales from the Crypt. Now I'm fighting my nemesis (Roller coaster tycoon) but I studied the rules and I'm confident. 

My concern is about the high scores on this table, many people completed the rookie challenge without achieving the 15 M points on the leaderboard.

Are they cheaters? 

@Dicentim no they are not 🙂

Older scores have been removed from the database (prior to vpx era).
This was a request from the community some time ago (the database had all the scores since 2011 when pinemhi leaderboard started)
So the players have made those scores and leveled up but they can't be seen on the website anymore because they did it before mid 2023
Some of the players from the kiddie challenge are also not present in the cup anymore because you have to have scores submitted within the last year otherwise players get removed from the cup list

 

So no cheaters...

Glad you like the Rookie challenge....
Studying the rules and getting better at the tables is the reason for the challenges , mission accomplished 😉 
 

Keep those scores coming
 

Edited July 19 by DnaDisturber

[Dicentim]

Thanks for your answer. 😉👍 

[BennyBurrito]

Very interesting project.
Is factory settings required in the rom for high score submits, or can changes be made?
Number of balls etc.

[DnaDisturber]

On 7/19/2026 at 8:59 PM, BennyBurrito said:

Very interesting project.
Is factory settings required in the rom for high score submits, or can changes be made?
Number of balls etc.

Hi Benny,

 

Honor system is being used here.... it's difficult near impossible to prevent people from cheating if they really want to.

Even if i could prevent the scores being made with more than 3 balls then someone could edit the table so that the ball doessn't drain (or doesn't drain easily)
That's going down a rabbithole you don't want to go to try and prevent cheating
So if you would like to join then please use the standard factory settings for tables

 

It's also fun for people who don't like competitions....as there are challenges to make certain scores on tables and level up and get another challenge.
Also all scores are being registered, so if you don't make the hiscore list on the cab itself you can still see your top 10 highest scores on that table
You can also see scores from your friend(s) for a table to see who is the better one , a little rivalry amongst friends only
No need to compete against strangers and still get a lot of extra's using pinemhi leaderboard  

Edited July 21 by DnaDisturber

[BennyBurrito]

On 7/21/2026 at 2:19 PM, DnaDisturber said:

Hi Benny,

 

Honor system is being used here.... it's difficult near impossible to prevent people from cheating if they really want to.

Even if i could prevent the scores being made with more than 3 balls then someone could edit the table so that the ball doessn't drain (or doesn't drain easily)
That's going down a rabbithole you don't want to go to try and prevent cheating
So if you would like to join then please use the standard factory settings for tables

 

It's also fun for people who don't like competitions....as there are challenges to make certain scores on tables and level up and get another challenge.
Also all scores are being registered, so if you don't make the hiscore list on the cab itself you can still see your top 10 highest scores on that table
You can also see scores from your friend(s) for a table to see who is the better one , a little rivalry amongst friends only
No need to compete against strangers and still get a lot of extra's using pinemhi leaderboard  

 

I understand.
I appreciate what you have created, it really enhances the playing experience.
Thank you!