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MMR Support [MMR Members Only] / Re: PPS- looking for update on CGC's response to the insert issues.

« on: February 09, 2016, 09:40:18 AM »

If they fix the future ones and don't repair ours, i'm gonna be even more pissed.
At this point, I really regret not waiting for the standard.

Without any hesitation, I would exchange the shaker and plywood bottom for opaque insert text, if I could.

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MMR Support [MMR Members Only] / Re: MMR insert text is thin and transparent

« on: February 01, 2016, 11:25:37 AM »

When you take a picture, place something with pure white and pure black beside the insert. That way, we have a reference, something to compare.
Ideally, we should all use the same thing, something we all have in common. Maybe the back of a credit card ? The magnetic line is deep black (hide any sensitive info)

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MMR Support [MMR Members Only] / Re: MMR insert text is thin and transparent

« on: January 30, 2016, 11:29:15 PM »

Another thing... Screen printing is done with thick inks, almost like paste. The process requires the ink to be diluted, to achieve a really specific viscosity. A constant room temperature and humidity is important. Viscosity will also change during the process as the ink will evaporate a bit, over time.

I think that's why we see different opacity amongst pictures. Viscosity changes. Thin ink, shadowy text. Thick ink, opaque text.

I'm no expert, that's only my hypothesis.

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MMR Support [MMR Members Only] / Re: MMR insert text is thin and transparent

« on: January 30, 2016, 09:44:01 PM »

It's not related to the insert type (frosted or whatnot). The blue inserts all have a white border. Black text screened over white. Two layers of ink, less light passing through. Simple.

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MMR Support [MMR Members Only] / Re: MMR insert text is thin and transparent

« on: January 28, 2016, 11:35:59 AM »

I ordered a High Speed playfield reproduction when they were announced, before production.
I was utterly disappointed by the quality of the inserts when I received mine.

When MMr was announced, I was scared and decided to wait, not to be deceived again.

I then saw one live at Pinfest last year and judged the playfield quality was excellent.
Bought one, received it, ghostly text on inserts...

Lesson learned.
In the future, I'll only buy stuff I can see and inspect upfront. Like a steak at the supermarket.


ps : The High Speed and MMr playfields are not produced by the same companies. It's just to illustrate my point.