Justin Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Cosmic ArkAtari 2600Controller: PLAYER'S CHOICEDifficulty Level: Game 4 (Advanced Mission), Set Left Difficulty Switch to B Achieve high score to win challengePlay on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔ Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST January 31st, 2017 Objective: Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between January 1st through January 31st, 2017. Screen captures are not allowed as they are easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the 1-month competition is the victor!Eligibility: Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!Play Rules: Games may be played on real hardware or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following rules and game settings as delineated in the Squad Challenge. Enhancements and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.Difficulty Level: Game 4 (Advanced Cosmic Ark Mission), Set Left Difficulty Switch to B Fair Play: Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that no use of cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, Photoshop, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage is allowed. Everybody hates a cheater. More: To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1219-high-score-squad-how-to-play/ Cosmic_Ark.binCosmic_Ark.pdf The Professor, greenween and Atari 5200 Guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Creep Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 -This will be my set up depending on mood, (aka do I want to fight with the bedroom TV and hook this up). -Or I will use my Wii running Wii2600, an port of Stella Atari 2600/VCS emulator, GameCube Wavebird controller. The Professor, jmjustin6, greenween and 3 others 6 Don't just watch TV, PLAY IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I have that on my harmony so I might join in The Professor, Atari 5200 Guy, greenween and 1 other 4 AVC Online:atari-video.club VGS website: http://videogamesummit.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 This has recently become a favorite, I thank the Atari portable for that! forgotten for many years! Just to be sure, played on the 7800 the switch should be to the left? Atari 5200 Guy and Rowsdower70 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Good grief!! Never experienced this insanity in Cosmic Ark before!!! Atari Creep and Atari 5200 Guy 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) The defenses on the second planet are ridiculous. Getting through the beam seems to be a 50/50 chance each time, even when it's moving toward you. Edited January 3, 2017 by RadioPoultry greenween 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Allow me to be first!! Played on my 7800 w/ a 2600 joystick. This is tough!!! The Professor, RickR, Justin and 1 other 4 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Allow me to be first!! Played on my 7800 w/ a 2600 joystick. This is tough!!! I couldn't seem to fit my Cosmic Ark cartridge in my 7800, so I've been using an emulator instead (at least until I eventually get my 2600 out). Are there difference in the slot sizes of 7800s, or is it my cartridge? Atari 5200 Guy and greenween 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Creep Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Good grief!! Never experienced this insanity in Cosmic Ark before!!! Its insane! What have I gotten myself into? Hahaha greenween and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Don't just watch TV, PLAY IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Not sure Radio. Mine fits fine, but I have to work to get Atlantis to load. Atari 5200 Guy 1 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 This has recently become a favorite, I thank the Atari portable for that! forgotten for many years! Just to be sure, played on the 7800 the switch should be to the left? I play this on portable too, but when I do it has a vertical line that crosses back and forth on my screen. Not a game breaker, but annoying for sure. Atari 5200 Guy and greenween 2 "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 HOLY CRAP, this is hard. 1543 greenween, Atari 5200 Guy and Justin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 D'oh, posted an older one. Here's my newest!. Atari 5200 Guy and Atari Creep 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I get that same line on mine too Rows. Atari 5200 Guy 1 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 My score: 2643 I take it that 5-digit score you accidentally posted was from a different mode, greenween? 'Cause this is hard as nails! I managed through sheer luck to get both animals on the second planet. RickR, greenween, Atari Creep and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 LOL!! it was, posted that by accident!! 1,793 is my current best!! Atari 5200 Guy, RadioPoultry and RickR 3 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 My first time trying this kind of Cosmic Ark insanity. I couldn't get the creatures off the second planet no matter how hard I tried. I survived for a little while, at least. greenween, Justin, RadioPoultry and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I couldn't seem to fit my Cosmic Ark cartridge in my 7800, so I've been using an emulator instead (at least until I eventually get my 2600 out). Are there difference in the slot sizes of 7800s, or is it my cartridge? The cartridge slot on my 7800 is extremely snug no matter what 2600/7800 game I use with it. At times it feels like I'm going to break it just trying to insert or remove a cartridge. So I don't use my 7800 that often for that reason. I definitely don't use it for any 2600 games if I don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I think I discovered the trick to this one. Here's the trick: Ignore getting the life forms on the second planet. Concentrate on protecting the Ark from the asteroids. You should be able to endure the game long enough to get a good score. That's what I did. I tried to get the life forms many times with no success and I concentrated on shooting the asteroids coming at my Ark instead and lasted a lot longer in this game. If you manage to get both life forms on the second planet then congrats...but it is not easy to say the least. Justin, RickR, greenween and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Improved my score some more. greenween and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Nice!! It is almost hopeless getting by the lasers in the rescue screen! I'm gonna try just focusing on the asteroid screens! Atari 5200 Guy 1 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Good luck! Hope that trick helps. Shooting the asteroids will keep your energy level from depleting. Be careful not to get hit by any of the asteroids because, unless you can get life forms off the second planet, there will be no way to restore the energy you lost. I can't wait to see what you and other IO members post. greenween 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Getting better. Justin and Atari 5200 Guy 2 "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 The cartridge slot on my 7800 is extremely snug no matter what 2600/7800 game I use with it. At times it feels like I'm going to break it just trying to insert or remove a cartridge. So I don't use my 7800 that often for that reason. I definitely don't use it for any 2600 games if I don't have to. Eh, just snap it like I did... did it on accident with an Activision cart. Got a nice crack in the cart guide now, but all my games fit and I have no issues greenween and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I just discovered a bug in this game. I was using an emulator, but I assume it also occurs using real hardware. While on the planet, when the alarm is going off, push reset. The game starts over but the alarm will continue to go off for the set duration. When the alarm stops, the meteor shower screen will also stop prematurely and you will be sent right back to planet screen again. greenween and Atari 5200 Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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