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well, i live in GR. DantesInferno is also here, but i haven't heard back from him yet.

i don't know exactly how hosting would work. i live with my parents, and we just moved, so doesn't seem like they would be particularly fond of a bunch of unknown shmupos hanging around playing games.

as far as cabs in the city. there was a strikers at a bowling alley and a 1942 at an ice rink, and as far as i have seen thats all.

send me a pm or post here if you might be interested. maybe something can be arranged.

i should note that i don't have a cab, supergun, or rgb monitor, so if a meet happens and we don't have the equipment, it will go further unused. so in summary, please help.

my collection is copied below
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Gamecube
Ikaruga

Saturn
Dodonpachi
Gradius Deluxe
Layer Section
Strikers 1945 vol I
Salamander Deluxe
Game Tengoku
Soukyugerentai
Gunbird
Battle Garegga
Batsugun
Sexy Parodius
Dezaemon 2

PS1/2
XII Stag
Strikers 1945 II
Double Shienryu
Mushihimesama
Mobile Light Force 2
Castle Shikigami 2
Dodonpachi daioujou
Gradius Gaiden
Gradius V
ESPgaluda
Sengoku Ace/Blade
Harmful Park

Dreamcast
Zero Gunner 2
Giga Wing
Gunbird 2

Genesis
MUSHA
Thunderforce 3
Curse
Fire Shark
Dangerous Seed
Steel Empire

SNES
Gradius III
R-type III
Earth Defense Force
Bio-metal

PC Engine
Gate of Thunder
Daisenpuu Custom
Final Zone II
Soldier Blade
Download
Cyber Core
Image Fight
Paranoia
Final Soldier
Gunhed
Super Star Soldier
Lords of Thunder
Override

GBA
Gradius Galaxies
Iridion II

GBA
Nemesis
Solar Striker
Mercenary Force

Arcade
Great Mahou Daisakusen/Dimahoo
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Post by Davey »

As I mentioned in the other thread, I'd be in for a non-UP Michigan shmupmeet. But based on other threads (Midwest and Ohio), I don't think we have enough people close enough to each other to do anything. Us Midwesterners take great pride in our vast fields of corn and nothingness, but it sure isn't conducive to a bunch of internet weirdoes playing games together.

And given that I live in ratty little apartment and do most of my shmupping in MAME on a 5 year old PC, I'm in no position to host anything or bring anything of value to the table.
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actually though, if we can keep it small and controlled. i might be able to provide the venue (i.e. my room and games), pending permission of course. the thing is, it would probably be a one day thing, as i wouldn't be able to provide accomodations for any attendees.
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I live in Michigan and I think Robotron does to.
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wow, this is unexpected. the thread has been up, and dead since last september...

anyway, i updated my games list, to its current state.

where are you in michigan?
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Sterling Heights and I believe Robotron,s from Detroit..
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Yes i'm interested.

I live in Detroit in the area of 8 mile and Ryan rds.

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is that all hooked up at once, and if so how
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doctorx0079 wrote:is that all hooked up at once, and if so how
I I bought some video switch boxes which I attached to the table. The main video line goes into the VCR front AV inputs.
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So you have a chain with more than one switch box??
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Yes, 4 of them total.
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I am in the Detroit area west side. Around the Jeffries (I96) and southfield (M39) freeways. I usually have a couple friends every other weekend or so. I have pretty much every system from the NES to current as well as import PS2 and Saturn and can support import play on all systems via pass thru or boot discs. I can also accomidate for Tate. I guess it would be kind of wierd haveing a bunch of people over with whom I've never met or known but then it would be fun to play Twinkle Star Sprites with some new people.
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Post by AndyLee »

Yo! I just happen to be situated in the Detriot area. And I would be pleased to attend in the SHMUPS activities at one's resdidence. Drop me a line if you are having a SHMUP soiree.

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Wow, there's a lot more people in Michigan than I thought. It would be cool if something could be put together, but it doesn't seem like many people have the accommodations though.
Sonic R wrote: I usually have a couple friends every other weekend or so.
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Sonic R wrote:I am in the Detroit area west side. Around the Jeffries (I96) and southfield (M39) freeways. I usually have a couple friends every other weekend or so. I have pretty much every system from the NES to current as well as import PS2 and Saturn and can support import play on all systems via pass thru or boot discs. I can also accomidate for Tate. I guess it would be kind of wierd haveing a bunch of people over with whom I've never met or known but then it would be fun to play Twinkle Star Sprites with some new people.
Wow...your fairly close to me, u should come to FNG.

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kccttzj wrote:Wow, there's a lot more people in Michigan than I thought. It would be cool if something could be put together, but it doesn't seem like many people have the accommodations though.
Sonic R wrote: I usually have a couple friends every other weekend or so.
:wink: :D
Whats up k :wink: you know how we do...
ROBOTRON wrote:Wow...your fairly close to me, u should come to FNG.
Where is FNG? I may be interested.
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FNG is located in the area of 8 mile road and Ryan road. (Detroit)
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I'll take a PM if this meetup really happens.
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so is anyone interested in hanging out sometime? Like a Saturday night? There are a couple of folks here who have been to my home - looking to hang out with some other folks.

If any of the local Detroit area people are interested I might host something.
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Nobody?
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kccttzj wrote:Nobody?
Hey K, I got a Wii message from someone that may be interested.
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Post by bay »

ill be coming through michigan and staying in detroit sometime in january.

i used to live in the upper lower peninsula, traverse city area.

anyways, if anything is planned i might plan around you guys.

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We can work with the time you are planing to be in the area.
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alright, let's plan this around bay. He gives a date for a January Saturday night. We rally around that?

So @ Sonic R's place or ROBOTRON's?
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DJ Incompetent wrote:alright, let's plan this around bay. He gives a date for a January Saturday night. We rally around that?

So @ Sonic R's place or ROBOTRON's?
if any of you guys have a cabinet then i'd say plan around me, i'll bring pcbs. otherwise it's not too dependent around me. i'll be happy to drop in and plan my trip with you guys in mind.

8)

superguns that support cave boards are also good, too bad i sold my supergun off when i got my cab, else i'd schlep that too.
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bay wrote: if any of you guys have a cabinet then i'd say plan around me, i'll bring pcbs. otherwise it's not too dependent around me. i'll be happy to drop in and plan my trip with you guys in mind.

8)

superguns that support cave boards are also good, too bad i sold my supergun off when i got my cab, else i'd schlep that too.
Sorry I am only set up for console gameplay, though I can support all consoles from NES to Wii with everything in between(exept Japan 360 - no Senko no Ronde :( )

Anyways I will be having a few folks over on Saturday 1-20-07. Time would likely be from around 5-6pm to whenever. We usually play any shooties as well as some quality time with some Twinkle Star Sprites. If anyone is interested please PM me and let me know.
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Post by DJ Incompetent »

Short notice. 'Hope captain ahar, Davey, Dale, ROBOTRON, and all them got some PMs. More the better?

I should like...bring beer....or something :P







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That was fun. Thank you Twinkle Star Sprites, for making me afraid of farm animals, Pandas, and twins.
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I never got a PM. I'm sad I missed it. :cry:
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Dale wrote:I never got a PM. I'm sad I missed it. :cry:
you guys need a supergun or a cabinet so im tempted.
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I wish someone had Blast Wind. I want to see that so bad.
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