"Score Level for extra Jumpman: 7,000" - Keep or Remove?

[xelnia]

The current DK rules say:

"Score Level for extra Jumpman: 7,000"

For a long time I've been thinking of removing this rule. I believe the very low score required for an extra life on any setting (7K, 10K, 15K, or 20K) doesn't have any meaningful impact on a great, average, or even "below" average game. It should also be noted that 10K was the rule back in the early TG days. So old scores on the HSL would likely have been done on that setting. There's also the possibility that someone sets a score in a live setting where the settings are "incorrect" (though, I'm still wary of accepting a 4,5,6+1 game in this kind of scenario).

So my proposal is to change the rule to:

"Score Level for extra Jumpman: Player's Choice"

We could also make this change for CK, DKJR and maybe D2K.

Another thought would be to institute this change and then remove any score on the HSL below 20,000. Then we would theoretically have a HSL where every score was done on 4 lives (except Ethan ⚡⚡⚡). I'm open to either side of that argument.

[Simpsons99]

I remember playing in a Kong League event one of my games got flagged for this.. For some reason the dip switches in mame had gotten changed.  I vote no for this reason .  But I understand why it might be considered .

[chungy]

I posted in the other thread before noticing this thread:

I wouldn't mind that. The only thing that DIP switch can affect is how long you can survive in the game, and the current rule (7000) is the most advantageous. The highest setting at 20,000 is still nothing for almost anyone to reach without dying once.

All in all, "probably doesn't matter at all"

I would be against removing any scores on the HSL.

[Dk_madness]

I would agree with making it players choice.

[xelnia]

I remember playing in a Kong League event one of my games got flagged for this.. For some reason the dip switches in mame had gotten changed.  I vote no for this reason .  But I understand why it might be considered .

Brian does have a point. Other places might not accept a score that's ok by our rules, but not theirs. Something to think about.

[TheSunshineFund]

I voted for walking on the ocean

[Simpsons99]

I can see it if this new rule is passed. Most players are not changing the settings but the players that do will not be able to submit there scores to anywhere else.

[swampson1738]

I personally think you should be able to set your extra life to any of the settings. I prefer to set it to 20,000. I don't see why it should matter for competition.

[Simpsons99]

other sites it's going to matter sites like TG are very picky about settings. Donkey Kong Arcade if one thing is off that game is no good.

[swampson1738]

I get that but do we have any reason to care what Twin Galaxies rules are?

[Barra]

I think Player's choice makes the most sense, but would be against removing any scores

[Simpsons99]

I get that but do we have any reason to care what Twin Galaxies rules are?

  They are the main site for classic gaming scores.   Marp is amazing for mame and every game made.

[f_symbols]

... (except Ethan ⚡⚡⚡)...