still not loading high scores?

gets to "loading high scores" and stalls. I can cancel and play game (asteroids & disk shooting) but when I log on it stalls at loading high scores. Using WindowsXP with IE 6, deleted cookies & cache, re-installed flash, still nothing.

Thank you for your information. But there is really no way that the scores cannot be loaded, this is really strange. Can you try some other games to see if the scores can be loaded?

I think that it must be the version of Internet Explorer. I have IE7 for Vista and it works fine.

I have an idea. remove q8 from the scoring tables and see if that helps with the loading of high scores

what is remove q8 and how to remove?
All used to work fine, then stopped loading high scores, tried 2 differant computers, differant locations several small flash games all to the same result- goes to "loading high scores" and stalls.

No the loading of high scores has nothing to do with q8. We have tested and it will not load only on IE6 and not on IE7 and Firefox, we are now investigating the issue.

Any idea when you will get fixed.
Also, new graphics in game are cute but oversized for screen size. Can you change them back.

What do you mean by oversized? I think all the games are still of the same size as before......

We have fixed the problem, the high scores should now be loaded in IE 6.

thank you I can play on IE 6, but now I don't like the game with the new graphics. Ship is too large and ufo is to big, I liked the old game better. Can you bring it back?

Hmm... no we will not bring it back. If you count the wings then the ship should be around the same size as before. The UFO's and obstacles might be larger, though.

ship is larger, can not fly past ufo missiles. Game is no longer fun. I guess I will just not play anymore.

Why not? Novel games is about having a good time, not about trying to set high scores. Even if other people have high scores that you may not reach, there's still a point in playing because its fun, right?

fun is a challenge. game is no longer challenging when game ends so fast.
Used to score in 20,000 and since have not been able to get past 15,000. The fun is gone when you cannot best your self, or have a chance at beating others. It is now just frustrating, no build up of adrenalin or extended play by skillful manuvering and luck, it is just break some rocks get zapped by ufo.

Actually which games are you refering to?

Asteroids is the game. I have tried many times to get used to the new game but cannot come close to scores on old version. The other day I found online the old version and was playing as well as ever with scores in the 16 to 18,000 range. Very fun even though it would not register high scores. Posting high scores is like the reward for doing well, but not the only reason I play.

While it is true that the definition of 'fun' is arbitrary, and you have to accept that things are constantly being replaced...I doubt you would like a Pentium II computer when there are Core 2 Duos out now. Progress is positive (it is more difficult to beat Halo 3 than Super Mario Bros.). I simply think that even though the game has changed, it doesn't really impact gameplay that much. Finally, 'challenge' is rising up and facing something even when you know it to be difficult. Challenge is learning how to adapt and change your stratagy to improve your performance. Until next time...

When you change something to the extent that it resembles not the original, then what would that be? If you add chocolate to a vanilla shake, is it still a vanilla shake? Progress can only be positive if it promotes an interesting challenge to those who seek to play. Change is not positive when the basic concept of the game changes to the point of no similarity to the original. Therefore I suggest that Asteroids name be changed to reflect the change in play. Perhaps "ufo blaster" or "death by alien fire" Change is not positive when it detracts from the player’s perspective.
Most of these small flash games have an accelerating game play, which denies a player from extended playtime. This is most advantageous for generating “clicks” to replay. The fine balance is the timing of the game to get the adrenaline going to promote more play. Asteroids has lost this by eliminating the acceleration by having the ufo kill you before this rush takes place. Pets are trained by negative & positive reinforcement. If they are having fun and you punish them they stop having fun. If they are doing wrong and you praise them, they will continue to do wrong.
As for me, I am being punished by trying to play the game but getting killed for my efforts therefore I will stop playing game.

I percieve you are overreacting. The gameplay to asteroids has not changed much, aside from the graphics. The UFO can be defeated easily (assuming the correct stratagies are executed). Asteroids is not the only game on Novel Games; there are a large diversity of other games. If one does not suit you, simply try something out. After all, there are other games out there. Give those other games are created for the similar purpose, I recommend you try them. And one final word: gameplay for games such as Space Invaders and Snowball Duel has not changed even with the upgraded graphics. Progress is inevitable: learn to accept it. Your references to the vanilla milkshake is rather out of perspective, for the game's objective is still the same: shoot the asteroids and survive. Meanwhile, try a different game. I'm sure it will provide the same fun asteroids used to. (Different games have different appeals; try them all out and see which one suits you best!)

Your perception is poor. I am only trying to say if it aint broke don't fix it. If the change is not welcomed then unchange it. The milkchake comparison is right on, and I would still drink the milkshake regardless of flavor but I will no longer play asteroids because it is not fun and challenging. It is just frustrating.

Do not criticize the opinions of others. Personally, I concur with the other defendant: try some other games if you are in dissent. You continue to defend a poor position; based on the user Belldandy's arguments, I am forced to accept that this user has the better points. One must know when to back off on an argument, and now is a good time to back down, and simply relax. Happy Holidays!

I understand that I am in no position to persuade you otherwise regarding Asteriods. However, I do believe that seeing things in black and white limit your capacity to pass judgement on what is good or bad perception. It is most unwise to judge another person merely in a forum. Anyhow, it is your call; if you don't like the update, accept it and move on. Society is marked by progress, and whether the masses like it or not, people eventually learn to accept it for what it is. I do not seek to change your ideas for the game; I am merely saying that there are other games out there, and that rising up to adversity is a skill which is most desirable. If you have any concerns, please contact me: my website is http://www.freewebs.com/infinitezenith. Proper etiquette for a forum thread means posting something that is relevant to the original subject, and we both have violated this rule by posting largely irrelevant personal ideology. To Novel Games, I apologize for this display of a lack of respect. Cardude, go to my website, leave your email in my Guestbook, and if you have any concerns, contact me. Happy Holidays!

Look, I was just voicing my opinion of the changes and requested that it be changed back. I have tried other games and found some I like. I just don't play asteroids anymore cause it is no longer fun. There is no other reason to play a game. It's not winning or loosing that makes a game fun but the ability to get caught up in action. I apologize for getting sucked into this string, but I was just resoponding to others opinion of my opinions.

While it is natural to express your opinions, it was very unnecessary to say that you would not like to play the game anymore. It is your own choice, but we do not need to know about it. Meanwhile, I am glad to see you've found Disk Shooting a suitable replacement.

I will play disk shooting until it is changed and becomes not fun. Then move on.

Most wise:p Christmas gifts is a fairly decent game. Try and top the 26000 someone scored the other day!

Good to hear that. I also recommend moving on from this forum post.

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