Quite new to Shmups scene.....some help needed

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:54 am

Hello everybody!

Im 21 years old and i've always been fascinated by shumps!

I discovered them with Ikaruga on the DreamCast....but i'm not so experienced...

I would like to know how the scoring system works and where i can get info/guides on how to maximize my score in various game i usually play...

Lets say i play these games just for the excitement that dodging the bullets gives me, i dont have particular strategie...but now i want to become a better player and i need your help!

These are thegames i'm looking forward for info on the scoring system and how to score..

Ibara
doDonPachi/doDonPachi dai Ou jou
Mushihimesama
R-Type final
Psyvariar
Ikaruga

These so far are my favourite shooters and would like to know more about them!

Thanks guys!!

zinger · Post by **zinger** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:57 am

Welcome, take a look over here: http://shmups.system11.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1896

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:05 pm

Thankyou very much! Very fast reply!

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:28 pm

oh by the way, anyone selling a saturn pad for ps2?

howmuchkeefe · Post by **howmuchkeefe** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:37 pm

You might want to try the trading section.

...and beware: People can get offended when they think someone's not paying attention to the forum categories. Take some time to look them over, hopefully it won't be too difficult to figure out which posts go where.

mulletgeezer · Post by **mulletgeezer** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:43 pm

Bullet wrote:oh by the way, anyone selling a saturn pad for ps2?

Yes, I've just remembered I have the purple Dalkstalkers one which I never use, PM me if you're interested.

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:56 pm

sorry i didtn mean to offend anyone....

freddiebamboo · Post by **freddiebamboo** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:02 pm

Bullet wrote:sorry i didtn mean to offend anyone....

Don't worry about it. There are a few people here who have a low tolerance of new folk, but most members are pretty friendly.

Have fun!

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@mulletgeezer - I'm on the look out for a PS2 saturn pad as well if bullet doesn't want it.

JJG · Post by **JJG** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:18 pm

FRESH MEAT!!!

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:28 pm

JJG wrote:FRESH MEAT!!!

LOL

Ed Oscuro · Post by **Ed Oscuro** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:45 pm

Fresh lead? :D

bay · Post by **bay** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:01 pm

JJG wrote:FRESH MEAT!!!

ROTTING RANCID MAGGOT INFESTED MEAT!!!

(just doesn't have the same ring to it)

Edge · Post by **Edge** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:27 pm

Welcome to the forums, Bullet.

After you have read a bit in the strategy section you can start to submit here: Hi Scores

And don't get discouraged by the scores of some madmen.
The process of getting better is the fun, not showing off with your results. (That can be the fun after you enjoyed the first process.)

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:41 pm

Edge wrote:Welcome to the forums, Bullet.

After you have read a bit in the strategy section you can start to submit here: Hi Scores

And don't get discouraged by the scores of some madmen.
The process of getting better is the fun, not showing off with your results. (That can be the fun after you enjoyed the first process.)

ehehe roger

sjewkestheloon · Post by **sjewkestheloon** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:54 pm

Welcome bullet.

Shmup and have fun.

Oh and credit feeding is evil.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:07 pm

*is magnetized to this thread*

Long as I'm here, might as well welcome you to the forum as well.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:16 pm

Welcome!

I also started with Ikaruga

If you're not able to make heads or tails of what's written in the strategy section (honestly sometimes I can't), read it again and keep it in your mind while you head over to www.super-play.co.uk and download some gameplay videos. The combination of seeing the theory in writing and in action will help you understand what's going on.

MA7 · Post by **MA7** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:39 pm

Greetings, welcome to the forum from a long time reader ( + intermittant poster... )

The list of games you like is similar to my own - may I recommend you try and get hold of ESPGaluda? Have a look for some vids to see it in action - I find it to be really superb. Was one of my first purchases since getting into shmups and I know quite a number of board members alsoo hold it in high regard.

Shoot the core!

Be attitude for gains!

Daigohji · Post by **Daigohji** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:01 am

MA7 wrote:I recommend you try and get hold of ESPGaluda

I second the motion. It's a game so good, it belongs here

[/obscure forum joke]

Also, welcome, Bullet. Post high scores and be not regret.

Pirate1019 · Post by **Pirate1019** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:17 am

Yeah, welcome and enjoy your stay.

Personally I started my shmup addiction with ABA Games but Ikaruga was my first commercial shmup purchased. Followed by Chaos Field and Radirgy. I think I got 2 out of three right.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:55 pm

I must have skipped this greetings thread... Welcome Bullet! Hope you will enjoy your time on this forum!

Battlesmurf · Post by **Battlesmurf** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:50 pm

These are thegames i'm looking forward for info on the scoring system and how to score..

Lol..I just finished watching the third of the Beavis and Butthead DVD boxsets (the mike judge collection). Lol..I know it's immature- but please tell me somebody else giggled just a little bit at the last part of the above quote?

Lol..and- Welcome to the forum : )

PPA · Post by **PPA** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:18 pm

Battlesmurf wrote:
These are thegames i'm looking forward for info on the scoring system and how to score..
Lol..I just finished watching the third of the Beavis and Butthead DVD boxsets (the mike judge collection). Lol..I know it's immature- but please tell me somebody else giggled just a little bit at the last part of the above quote?

Lol..and- Welcome to the forum : )

lol lol now that i think about it im laughing out loud indeed!!