The Bloated Pig - A Place for Weary Flingers Page 3088
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  • ixan57ixan57
    Apart from WOOF what would Twiggy say
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    She actually does a really good cat impersonation. A very convincing meow.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Doh, I want my ABO back and I want it now (stamps foot petulantly).
  • Brian NBrian N
    There's an unhinged genius to England's cricket at the moment. Even when they win they're bloody awful.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Speaking of unhinged genius I reckon Putin has a long haired white cat.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Well had a reply from Rovio... "We no longer support blah blah blah try these new games!"
    Have sent a reply asking if they can shed any light on what the problem is and why it should only affect ABO. Not holding breath.
    They did link me to the email you referred to @ixan57 and it seems "Reloaded" is different to what they have planned regarding the original games. I guess they want to redo ABO as closely as possible to the original version but using modern technology. We shall see.

    Wonder if it were possible to download a version prior to the most current that has all levels whether it may solve the problem. Might not be linkable to Rovio Acc though.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Progress of sorts. Tried loading up a Windows version of ABO, only one I could get working was version 1.5.1, almost the original, only went up to Ham 'Em High. Which was fine because I wanted HEH. After a few levels it asked for my registration code, which I entered. Wasn't accepted. Back to square one. So then I trawled back through old Android versions and I got 3.0.0 to work in Bluestacks. This goes all the way up to Birdday Party. It's good in one way because there are a handful of levels that were easier back then, mainly in the Big Setup.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Rovio did something. It wasn't Android. I trust them less than I trust Johnson.
  • ixan57ixan57
    I remember years back, think It was when the ham dunk NBA levels disappeared someone posted that because they had made a purchase for a service and if it was later withdrawn they were due compensation if the company was still operating. Never heard what happened but I would have pursued it if I had have purchased anything that disappeared. Only thing I purchased was one of the mighty eagle things.
    No apostrophe's. Does apostrophe's apostrophe count.
    Jesus my neck is getting sore, like a bit heavy weight on it.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Oh, and it will be a premium service... Therein lies the rub...
  • Brian NBrian N
    The old version I have on PC (4.0.0)(up to Short Fuse) remains unaffected. Good for some Bad Piggies levels. Just going airplane mode playing through Flock Favourites. You're scoring idea is a good one @desperatedan. (Trying to get a score better than halfway between average and top score). It stops me sprinting onto the next level as soon as I get above average. Though I'm snookered on level 6.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Flock favourites is a good fun episode.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    I deleted my old PC version sadly, probably the same as yours.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Yeah they are good, it's been years since I played these levels. The masochist in me enjoyed Red's Mighty Feathers as well. There's something moreish about those Dyson levels(the next fling is the one that hoovers everything up). Just glad the Egg Defender levels do not come with a score,that way lies madness.

    https://youtu.be/SOJSM46nWwo
  • Brian NBrian N
    So you guys stateside, has anyone had trouble loading up ABO or are we Brits being singled out?

    Also I finally managed to download V4. 0.0(android) and I a get a notice saying 'You do not own the content of this app. See here for details' Then it takes me to the Amazon App Store. Anyone know what that's about? Frustrating as I can't access the game unless I can find a way round it.
  • catsnbirdscatsnbirds
    No trouble loading ABO here (knocks loudly on wood).
  • Brian NBrian N
    Is that the current version @catsnbirds? (8.0.3)
    Note @smithda44 had the same problem with Rio a few weeks back. Something in the wind?
  • catsnbirdscatsnbirds
    Yes, version 8.0.3
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Bit of a shock this morning at 0800 when the newsreader on BBC
    Radio 4 (the UK's main national radio station) said "Here are the news headlines on Monday, January 31st"
    I mean, they sometimes get the time wrong but are rarely 4 days out.
  • gumbygumby
    Hey everybody. Hows things going?
    @kathy Waaaaasssssuuuuuupp
  • Brian NBrian N
    The wanderer returns! Hey @gumby, what you been up to?
  • Brian NBrian N
    Strange how this issue is affecting some and not others @catsnbirds.
  • Brian NBrian N
    @desperatedan, do you reckon someone with a grudge was messing with that newsreader's autocue? Here's how to prank a fellow broadcaster with knobs on...

    https://youtu.be/cmlq40G9xK8
  • Brian NBrian N
    Silly quiz question : What makes this building perfect?

    https://images.app.goo.gl/Eg6Xg5HdGRpZuYpZ9
  • HunnybunnyHunnybunny
    Because it’s flawless
  • Brian NBrian N
    Dang.!Didn't think anyone would get it that quickly.
    It's actually the day after one of Boris's parties at No 10.
  • gumbygumby
    @BrianN I have been here, just lurking like @catsnbirds does. Have not been flinging as much as I used to do. Just don't have the energy I used to have. I did get a puppy today with a crazy score too thou.
  • catsnbirdscatsnbirds
    @gumby That was an awesome score on the challenge! Glad you are sharing the quiet corner where I hang out ;-) Welcome!
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Oh well done Nadal getting to final. Really hope he gets ahead of Djokovic in the Grand Slam tally. Some very dodgy stuff still emerging about Djokovic and his positive test. Very, very poor behaviour all round.
    And @gumby, that was an unbelievable fling. Must have given @asher a shock.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Way to go @gumby, haven't been 'Challenging' for a few days, too busy enjoying Flock Favourites. Until I got to 12&13.12 requires a shot that is either not possible any more or you have to be a member of The Magic Circle to pull it off.
    I can hear a voice in my head saying "Go to Timber Tumble". Think it's the ghost of Stevie's dog.
  • AzurillAzurill
    Aw man, I come back to do the challenge and it's on a chapter that I haven't re-unlocked yet. Ah well, guess i'll wait for tomorrow.
  • Brian NBrian N
    You're not missing much @azurill, it's a toughie. Although every now and again one gets the delicious pleasure of seeing a marmoset land directly on the tnt. Let's see you tap dance your way out of that one!
  • Brian NBrian N
    Maybe not so tough, just squeaked a puppy by 10 points. Stitch that you ring-tailed wassocks!
  • Brian NBrian N
    Which brings to mind a question I asked the other week @karen68. What does happen if someone ties the top score? It happened to Sigrid last week. Are puppies awarded?
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Don't think he got it.
  • karen68karen68
    @BrianN you have to beat the top score. Ties don’t count. No puppy was awarded.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    But who has the trophy eh? Bettcha can't answer that one!
  • Brian NBrian N
    Hey @desperatedan couple of ABO related questions for you. You know my success rate for downloading older versions is almost zero. Managed to get v 4.0.1.Do you know if it's good for any levels?
    Also when you download on bluestacks are you able to assimilate scores from older versions onto your main game? Hope that makes sense. I did read somewhere that it's possible.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Oh and thanks great owl.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Toowit tewoo! Calling superb owl. Hey @karen68 sorry to drag you away from the tennis, any thoughts on whether the Nest might respond to Rovio's attempts to revamp ABO and possibly other flinging games in terms of scoreboards etc? (Hope you noticed that Batman style Owl on the Toronto skyline.)
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    I think 4.0.1 might not be old enough to get back to a cluster of levels on Big Set Up that were definitely easier. Or one or two others on Mighty Hoax and Danger Above. The problem is that we don't have a definitive list of levels that have got harder, AFAIK. @bonnypattycat collected a list the other way round. Therefore you just have to trawl through the walkthroughs to find out. There were some major changes in about 2013 and I think if you can get back to 3.0.1, then you will precede those. Overall though, later versions have more levels that are easier.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Please Nest, don't mess with the historical scoreboards.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Not been successful in retaining Bluestacks scores when changing versions but haven't delved into workarounds. I think you are correct, there is a way.
  • Brian NBrian N
    Thanks @desperatedan, as I feared hard work involved regards working out which version helps which levels.
    On the other matter was thinking different scoreboard for revamp. Obviously many fingers like yourself have invested a lot of time in building up good scores so relax you know I'm not a trouble maker.
    Speaking of which, where are you @kathy? Still snogging Hanks in the Lurkers?
  • Brian NBrian N
    Ps how do you record good scores on older versions that get deleted? Screenshot?
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Yes, but only at trophy or pup level. I wouldn't bother otherwise.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    WHAT. A. FINAL. Needed a glass of milk and a lie down after that one. And I was only following it on text. That's gone a long way to clean up the Djokovic farce.
  • catsnbirdscatsnbirds
    Incredible play. Almost wanted to stop watching early in the third set (yes, I was pulling for Nadal), but kept it on, and … WOW! Those guys are in incredible shape, can’t believe how long they went.
  • karen68karen68
    Really awesome final. @catsnbirds you were up early! I didn’t get up at 3:30 am to watch the whole thing, but saw the last set & a bit. Very happy with Nadal winning.
  • Desperate DanDesperate Dan
    Very tricky to say who the GOAT is. I think Federer still has the slight edge on style but Djokovic has blotted his copybook a bit. I think Nadal might have one more French in him but surely he can't add much more. Federer too old. But the era of the big 4 (inc Murray) is not over quite yet.
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