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General Donkey Kong Discussion => Donkey Kong Milestone Achievements => Topic started by: f_symbols on January 21, 2015, 05:51:51 pm

Title: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: f_symbols on January 21, 2015, 05:51:51 pm
OMG Wes finally had the breakout game he's been searching!  Not only did he get 1.1, he got it on the 21-4 elevator (talk about getting redemption).  Mate your scores are large, your mastery is   Kreygasm Please Keep going Good!  You've earned this. Look out luckman :D
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: tudose on January 21, 2015, 05:53:27 pm
copieeeeeeeee got em! fk mate that was amazing. good luck on the arcade scores sir <Billy>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Dk_madness on January 21, 2015, 05:54:37 pm
Got em!! Congrats Wes!!  Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Svavar on January 21, 2015, 06:03:41 pm
Huge congrats Wes! Awesome score!
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Donkey Kong Genius on January 21, 2015, 06:19:31 pm
Congrats! It was bound to happen given the amount of attempts you have put in. But it is great to finally meet that goal you have been grinding for.
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Beardini on January 21, 2015, 06:45:10 pm
congrats!!! copie that

(http://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/znWQXDTTFu21SeA4nmFXyU9udX5oE_B8lf7UpufkWfg.png)
Kappa

Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Xermon54 on January 21, 2015, 06:52:25 pm
Finally, it happened! I'm fricking happy for you mate! After trying so much, it feels awesome to see that you've reached your goal. And it's awesome to see that it's not just a low 1.1m, but a 1,121,600. Hugely! Your score is safe on the top 10 for a long time. I'm relief you finally achieved your goal after months of trying, lovit so hard  Kreygasm Kreygasm Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: lakeman421 on January 21, 2015, 06:58:19 pm
Lovit Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: TheSunshineFund on January 21, 2015, 07:31:05 pm
OMG Huj Wes mate.  Love it sir.  Congrats!   <Allen>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: jwade614 on January 21, 2015, 07:32:21 pm
Awesome, Wes. Glad to see you finally broke through.
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: JCHarrist on January 21, 2015, 07:35:12 pm
Congrats mate! Knew it was coming!
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: craighiphopfish on January 21, 2015, 07:37:05 pm
killer
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: tilt on January 21, 2015, 07:44:09 pm
Wow that 21-4 elevator was so satifying.  Kongrats Copey!  You're a legend  <Allen> Kreygasm <Tim> <YSG> <Billy> <Kuh> <Roy> <Wiebe> <Walter>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: homerwannabee on January 21, 2015, 09:39:22 pm
Fantastic score.  Definitely an elite player now. 8)
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: d3scride on January 21, 2015, 09:50:56 pm
hugeness
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: fruitygayspaghetti on January 21, 2015, 11:06:59 pm
congrats sir.
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Jonesy on January 22, 2015, 12:08:59 am
Nice work Wes!

It had to happen, was only a matter of time.

Congrats from England!

Gutted I missed it!

BIG!!!!  Kreygasm

Watch out Robbie.....Copie's comin' ;)
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Adam_Mon on January 22, 2015, 02:51:04 am
so large mate, great job!
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Fast Eddie on January 22, 2015, 03:04:14 am
Awesome m8 well done!

 8)
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: marinomitch13 on January 22, 2015, 05:55:16 am
Well done, Wes! It was probably a good thing that I missed it. Kappa
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: Barra on January 22, 2015, 06:22:59 am
Congrats Wes mate! So hyped for you. Very BIG. Now go HUUUJJ!

Kreygasm

 <Roy>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: timhett on January 22, 2015, 06:29:39 am
So great!  you must feel like 1.1 million bucks right about now!  Kreygasm Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: WCopeland on January 22, 2015, 09:42:58 am
Words cannot express how thankful I am for everyone's support.

My road to a 1.1 score was paved with tragedy.  When I hit 1.045m in DKO4 I was already playing way below what I was actually doing in practice.  Roughly a month after DKO4 I scored the 1.0995m, which was heartbreaking in and of itself.

After the 1.0995m I had twelve or thirteen games that crossed the 900k mark on pace for 1.1, but due to extreme anxiety or lack of confidence I just was never able to seal the deal. 

Starting last Friday, I began a complete relook at how I approached pie factories and rivets.  After this relook, my success rate on these boards has increased astronomically.  On Monday, I had the 1.0993m game where I got about 850k on a single man.  On that game, I really cut my start down (only about 120k) and I really cut my pace down, and that is the reason why that game did not break 1.1 million.  I was zoned out most of that game, and for the most part was completely relaxed as it was well under the pace I do in offline practice.

Yesterday I decided not to cut my start as much (128k+) and not to cut my pace as much (58.5k+ the majority of the game).  I still felt completely relaxed at this pace and entered L19 with a 59k+ level average.  At that moment I "woke up" and realized if I just finished the game it would be 1.1.  Anything higher than that was a secondary achievement, so I purposely dropped over 16k points in the last three levels of the game to err on the side of caution.

I could not have done this without everyone's well-wishes and encouragement.  I had an extremely strong support system of friends, family, and fellow players to get here.  I would love to list names, but there are literally so many people who have helped me along the way I don't believe it's possible to list everyone without leaving someone out, and I believe that is a great gift worth stating. I had seriously convinced myself I would be retiring only just a bit over a week ago, but I see now that was a huge error in judgment. After I pulled that statement, I was able to reapproach the game with a restored sense of humility and respect.

I plan on taking a week or two off, and during that time I'm going to be hard at work getting my control panel in a state where I'm finally happy.  After that's done, I'll be switching to arcade and will begin pursuing the world record full-time.  I'm playing well above WR pace in offline practice, and I am 100% certain I'm capable.  I consider Robbie a great friend.  I completely credit a lot of his advice and techniques for helping me get to where I am today.  He is both a great player and a great person, so I want to make it absolutely clear that any type of score-chasing rivalry that happens is not a personal thing I have with him in any way and is more done out of humor (ie - my avatar).  With that in mind:

I believe having two players sparring for the record (Billy vs Steve, Hank vs Vincent) is essential in maintaining a competitive and healthy atmosphere for the game, and while others may have let this one sit on the shelf, I will not.
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: syscrusher on January 22, 2015, 09:51:40 am
Well done, Copie! Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: up2ng on January 22, 2015, 10:52:31 am
Congrats on this big score!  It was interesting to read your recollection of the events leading up to this run and your battle to overcome some of the mental hurdles that this game always seems to provide to everyone that attempts to play at a high level.  We all know exactly what you went through and the relief that comes from finally putting together a performance that reflects your skill.  Glad to hear that you will be pursuing the world record.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: WCopeland on January 22, 2015, 11:22:26 am
Congrats on this big score!  It was interesting to read your recollection of the events leading up to this run and your battle to overcome some of the mental hurdles that this game always seems to provide to everyone that attempts to play at a high level.  We all know exactly what you went through and the relief that comes from finally putting together a performance that reflects your skill.  Glad to hear that you will be pursuing the world record.  Good luck!

Thanks for the encouragement, Dean.  You will always be the true king.
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: lakeman421 on January 22, 2015, 11:55:48 am
I plan on taking a week or two off, and during that time I'm going to be hard at work getting my control panel in a state where I'm finally happy.  After that's done, I'll be switching to arcade and will begin pursuing the world record full-time.  I'm playing well above WR pace in offline practice, and I am 100% certain I'm capable.  I consider Robbie a great friend.  I completely credit a lot of his advice and techniques for helping me get to where I am today.  He is both a great player and a great person, so I want to make it absolutely clear that any type of score-chasing rivalry that happens is not a personal thing I have with him in any way and is more done out of humor (ie - my avatar).  With that in mind:

I believe having two players sparring for the record (Billy vs Steve, Hank vs Vincent) is essential in maintaining a competitive and healthy atmosphere for the game, and while others may have let this one sit on the shelf, I will not.

This will be fun to see what happens from here on out.  I knew the day would come where you would be chasing the WR.  For a while now I knew you were capable of making a run at the record, and probably now the most motivated player to do it.  Maybe there will be another doc-u-men-tary <Tim>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: WCopeland on January 22, 2015, 12:36:38 pm
This will be fun to see what happens from here on out.  I knew the day would come where you would be chasing the WR.  For a while now I knew you were capable of making a run at the record, and probably now the most motivated player to do it.  Maybe there will be another doc-u-men-tary <Tim>

Yer hopefully this does not devolve into a series of prolonged masochistic self-torture. I just hope I'm lucky enough  <Tim>
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: LMDAVE on January 22, 2015, 12:51:54 pm
Big Score! Congrats! KNow you and I have both been hoping to hit that 1.1M , me longer than you. MY time to play lately has greatly been reduced and lots of other issues, but hope to get over that hump, it's a big accomplishment. Now top is flooded with 1.1M!
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: marky_d on January 22, 2015, 01:22:38 pm
congrats, sir and keep going
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: lakeman421 on January 22, 2015, 02:16:10 pm
Yer hopefully this does not devolve into a series of prolonged masochistic self-torture. I just hope I'm lucky enough  <Tim>
Cmon Wes this is Donkey Kong, you should know better than that Kappa
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: WCopeland on January 22, 2015, 02:21:38 pm
Cmon Wes this is Donkey Kong, you should know better than that Kappa

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Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: ChrisP on January 22, 2015, 06:25:40 pm
Yer hopefully this does not devolve into a series of prolonged masochistic self-torture.

FailFish
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: marinomitch13 on January 22, 2015, 07:23:09 pm
The race to 1.15m+ on arcade is upon us. Lit.  ;D
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: maximumsteve on January 23, 2015, 01:08:11 pm
BIG TIME!! Congrats mate!  Kreygasm
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: BillyGaines on January 23, 2015, 05:27:24 pm
Nice going Wes!  I knew you were close to getting over the 1.1 hump.  Way to shake that big ape off your back! 
Title: Re: Wes Copeland scores 1,121,600
Post by: KIG666 on March 31, 2015, 05:34:59 am
Just watched the stream yesterday great game  <popcorn>