NEXT NJ MEET : [ NOV++ 2007 ]

[bay]

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PAST MEETUPS:
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3) JUNE 23rd - vert board list

not planning on running horizontals, we got plenty of verts...

[cave]
1. ketsui
2. dangun feveron
3. espRA.DE.
4. espgaluda
5. espgaluda 2 - on loan
6. ibara
7. ibara black label
8. ibara pink sweets
9. mushihimesama
10. mushihimesama futari 1.5
11. donpachi
12. dodonpachi
13. dodonpachi II
14. dodonpachi dai ou jou

[raizing]
1. brave blade
2. great mahou daisakusen
3. kingdom grandprix (shippu)

[toaplan]
1. batsugun
2. dogyuun

[psikyo]
1. dragon blaze
2. gunbarich
3. sengoku ace
4. space bomber
5. strikers 1945 II - on loan

in attendance, order of arrival:

1) bulletmagnet
2) ktownhero
3) balzac
4) crazybob - non forum
5) dmauro
6) nullsleep
7) deej - non forum

the most important lesson:

*) fear the wrath of nullsleep (.. & ketsui )



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2) FEBRUARY 24TH @ NOON:
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we've been busy acquiring more pcbs for this meetup! we're also going for a dual vert cab setup this time around, sorry horizontal kids!

i'm working towards fixing my cab that died at the end of the last meet, feb 17th should give me enough time to replace the monitor chassis. this will give us 2 vert cabs to mess with.

we are also going back to jeff's arcade for the retro action. we all had a great time last meetup, and jeff has invited us back!

bays vert list
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1. ketsui
2. fever sos (dangun feveron)
3. ESPrade
6. battle bakraid
7. espgaluda
8. espgaluda 2
9. ibara
10. ibara black label
11. mushihimesama
12. donpachi
13. dodonpachi
14. dodonpachi dai ou jou

we'll also have the ps2 running again for those taking a break from vert shmupping action. i didn't pull it off last time, but i hope to have the saturn and dreamcast going on seperate monitors this time around.

plan on it!

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1) NOVEMBER 18TH 2006 @ NOON

highlights:

a) BulletMagnet highscores Espgaluda 2
b) 2 Astro Citys (1 Vert, 1 Horiz) + PS2
c) Espgaluda2, Ketsui, Esprade, Battle Bakraid
d) Jeff's Basement Arcade (Retro Games)
e) Chili's and our waiter (Thanks for the CNBs guys, I appreciate it)

bays list
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1. ketsui
2. fever sos (dangun feveron)
3. ESPrade
4. progear no arashi - horizontal
5. salamander 2 - horizontal
6. battle bakraid
7. espgaluda
8. espgaluda 2
9. ibara
10. ibara black label

consoles:

1. ps2
2. gc
3. saturn
4. dc
5. nes
6. neo geo cd

[im building my console list of games]

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EDIT 10-11-06 - added recently acquired shmups, collapsed non-shooters
EDIT 10-16-06 - shooter update
EDIT 10-25-06 - shooter update
EDIT 10-26-06 - topic & updated first post to be useful
EDIT 10-31-06 - updated pcb list
EDIT 11-19-06 - FIRST MEETUP COMPLETE / summary
EDIT 01-10-07 - next meetup date (feb 17th 2007)
EDIT 01-10-07 - next meetup date revision (feb 24th 2007)
EDIT 02-25-07 - SECOND MEETUP COMPLETE
EDIT 06-21-07 - shooter update / first post / upcoming meet
EDIT 06-23-07 - THIRD MEETUP COMPLETE

[Nullsleep]

I think we should definitely do an nyc shmupmeet. I'm up for it!

[Jeffrey]

I'm "game". E-mail me. I am in Manhattan.

[Balzac]

I'd be interested as well.

[bay]

EDIT 10-26-06 - moved to first post

[BulletMagnet]

I'm actually not that far from you, I think...though actually attending a shmeet would only serve to further embarass myself, heh heh.

[bay]

I'm actually not that far from you, I think...though actually attending a shmeet would only serve to further embarass myself, heh heh.

my shmup skills are average, i'm no power player tho i wouldnt mind getting some practice in soon. work has been busy lately

if you're around the area then wtf!?!

[BulletMagnet]

Heh, well, if anything more concrete ever gets organized I'd consider it, I'd just have to bring a bag to wear over my head. I think you're roughly an hour's drive off from me.

As for stuff I could bring, check my post in the "Post Your Collections Here" topic (I'm someplace on the first page), I could probably cart along a few of those if anyone wanted.

[JJG]

I might be willing to take the drive to NY as well if you guys set something up, it's like 4 hours for me I think.

[bay]

I might be willing to take the drive to NY as well if you guys set something up, it's like 4 hours for me I think.

it takes me about 4 hours to get to baltimore, so i think you're right.

i'd like to set something up for november, it would involve a shmupmeet at my place then a visit to jeffs basement arcade. he fixes up retro games and has like 30 set up in his basement, some shooters down there too =]

[BulletMagnet]

If you come up with something I'll try to clear out my schedule for that day if possible.

[JJG]

Sounds cool, it would definitely have to be on a weekend but yeah I could make the trip.

[bay]

shooter update.

i'm looking to have a shmupmeet on nov 18th or 19th (that weekend)

is this a good weekend for anyone/everyone?

cheers,
-bay

[BulletMagnet]

I'll check my schedule and get back to ye...

[JJG]

Same here, seeing if any friends want to come as well.

[bay]

Same here, seeing if any friends want to come as well.

k, sounds good.

leave room for shmups in the trunk!

[BulletMagnet]

leave room for shmups in the trunk!

Ah, that reminds, me, check my post on the "Post Your Collections" thread and let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cart along.

[BulletMagnet]

Okay, lessee...that Saturday morning I have to be in Newark by 7 AM (arghh...) for a test, but after that I can't think of anywhere else I'd need to be. On Sunday I'm busy till about noon, but the rest of the day I should be free, though of course how long I can stay also depends on how much homework I've got that weekend.

Basically, afternoon onward for either day should (hopefully) be okay.

[bay]

i spoke with jeff and i've confirmed that we can chill in his arcade, so it's going to be a jammed packed day of arcade games and shmupping.

i'm going to say a meeting time around noon will be good. bring snacks, drinks, etc as you see fit. i'll be getting pizza and/or subs with drinks and chips and any help/supplements will be appreciated.

[JJG]

I'm still confirming if I can get anyone else to come along. So is this confirmed for the 18th at noon?

[bay]

I'm still confirming if I can get anyone else to come along. So is this confirmed for the 18th at noon?

i'm cool with the 18th @ noon.

i'll tenetively say we'll roll over to jeffs around 1-2 to tear up the arcade for however long, then go roll out to catch dinner at a fridays like place, probably over in the paramus area. come back and have some scoring runs through a couple boards we've collectively chosen.

i'm thinking i'll put the 2nd cab in vertical and run just verts, unless someone really wants to play progear or salamander (or if someone is bringing some horizontal pcbs, which isnt the case as of yet)

expect late night gaming. i have a futon and 2 air mattresses for those in need of such things. my apartment isn't huge mind you, but you are welcome to crash and live amongst the games called my living room.

i can also help find you a hotel in the area, no idea about prices tho.

[JJG]

Once I figure out who's coming with me I'll let you know and get your info. If we decide to stay overnight I could probably get some cheap prices 'cause I'm a travel agent. I don't have any PCB's but I do have some MVS stuff and console stuff.

[BulletMagnet]

I'll probably just hang for the day and head back sometime that night (got to be out sometime the next morning), but thanks for the offer. So we're mainly playing arcade stuff it sounds like, no reason to bring any console stuff?

[bay]

I'll probably just hang for the day and head back sometime that night (got to be out sometime the next morning), but thanks for the offer. So we're mainly playing arcade stuff it sounds like, no reason to bring any console stuff?

theres enough to do without more, but if there is something you'd like to bring then by all means do so.

[JJG]

I'd like to play BulletMagnet in some Magical Drop, heh heh

[BulletMagnet]

I'd like to play BulletMagnet in some Magical Drop, heh heh

Yes indeed, I'd better make sure to pack that bag to wear over my head, heh heh. Heck, maybe I oughta double-bag.

[Strider77]

I work for an airline so it would be easy for me to fly to this area since I'm in NC...

[bay]

I work for an airline so it would be easy for me to fly to this area since I'm in NC...

EWR is close.

[bay]

for those interested in where we are going, here's pictures of jeff's arcade (and basement transformation)

http://www.dragons-lair-project.com/use ... t/current/

[BulletMagnet]

Nice story, is there a list anywhere of the games he has, or are they on that page and I somehow missed 'em?