Finally, I've done it! I've 1cc'd a Cave game!

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:41 am

Yesssss!

Finally I 1cc'd a Cave game, and I was running around punching the air yesterday night. The feeling of success reminded me about everything that makes video games so great, and some kind of conclusion to this thread:

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.ph ... 06&start=0

Okay, so most of you will probably sniff at the accomplishment: I know it's not the greatest of challenges, but to me it's some kind of milestone. I think having a cab to play it on made a big difference too.

So, Mushihimesama - Original - W-Power - All clear - No continues

moozooh · Post by **moozooh** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:46 am

Nice. :)

I'll be joining you in the "I 1cc'd a Cave game" club soon, when I finish a Progear 1-ALL (or a DDP 1-ALL, but Progear seems more feasible now).

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:04 am

congrats man, it only gets better from here on

Shion · Post by **Shion** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:06 am

Nice, surprised you managed Mushi original as your first. I've 1cc'd plenty of Cave titles, but Mushi original is still too fast for me

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:11 am

Thanks guys, I feel really happy to have joined the club!

I was working on Progear for a while but got really distracted by attempting to score really high, and that ruined my play so I went off it a bit. I think it's definitely best to finish the game first, then learn to score afterward.

Post by **spadgy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:19 am

Nice one mate!

Two days after my first Cave 1CC! The Casino crew are on the up!

The pressures on both of us for a repeat performance at this weekend's London Mini Meet then!

I know exactly how that celebration feels. Were you sporting an inane, beaming grin for the following 24 hours like me?

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:28 am

spadgy wrote:Nice one mate!

Two days after my first Cave 1CC! The Casino crew are on the up!

The pressures on both of us for a repeat performance at this weekend's London Mini Meet then!

I know exactly how that celebration feels. Were you sporting an inane, beaming grin for the following 24 hours like me?

Ha ha! Yes!

So you finally laid Progear to rest? Well done mate, that's a tough nut to crack.

You're lucky to have so much exposure to the arcade - where I am, there's not much. Until now of course

I finished it yesterday (Sunday) so was it one ot two days after your victory?

Post by **spadgy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:07 am

I think I cracked the bugger on Thursday, or maybe Friday...

Anyway, we deserve to be worshiped like kings this weekend. I think if there's a trip down to the road to the Troc, me and you should be carried on the others' shoulders. Perhaps with one or two ahead scattering rose petals on the floor like in the beginning of Coming To America, except without the Royal penis washing maybe...

elfhentaifan · Post by **elfhentaifan** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:21 am

congrats sky'

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:13 pm

Thanks Elfie!

spadgy wrote:I think I cracked the bugger on Thursday, or maybe Friday...

Anyway, we deserve to be worshiped like kings this weekend. I think if there's a trip down to the road to the Troc, me and you should be carried on the others' shoulders. Perhaps with one or two ahead scattering rose petals on the floor like in the beginning of Coming To America, except without the Royal penis washing maybe...

Nah, leave it in.

RGC · Post by **RGC** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:50 pm

Skykid wrote:Thanks Elfie!

spadgy wrote:I think I cracked the bugger on Thursday, or maybe Friday...

Anyway, we deserve to be worshiped like kings this weekend. I think if there's a trip down to the road to the Troc, me and you should be carried on the others' shoulders. Perhaps with one or two ahead scattering rose petals on the floor like in the beginning of Coming To America, except without the Royal penis washing maybe...
Nah, leave it in.

I'm not coming anymore.

Ravid · Post by **Ravid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:12 pm

Congrats, Mushihimesama Original was my first as well (only about 10 days ago, too). Next up Maniac mode

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:32 pm

RGC wrote:
Skykid wrote:Thanks Elfie!

spadgy wrote:I think I cracked the bugger on Thursday, or maybe Friday...

Anyway, we deserve to be worshiped like kings this weekend. I think if there's a trip down to the road to the Troc, me and you should be carried on the others' shoulders. Perhaps with one or two ahead scattering rose petals on the floor like in the beginning of Coming To America, except without the Royal penis washing maybe...
Nah, leave it in.
I'm not coming anymore.

HA HA!

kengou · Post by **kengou** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:33 pm

Congratulations! It's an amazing feeling. I still haven't 1cc'd a Cave game (DDP will probably be my first but I'm still a ways off); my only "1cc" (barely) was Ikaruga on easy mode, with 2 mill extends and 5 stock, so it's hardly even legitimate, but when I finally beat it after working for months and months it felt like such an incredible accomplishment, I was happy for the rest of the day. Now, easy with default settings, I can only get to level 4 or so...but one day I'll take that down too.

eretsua · Post by **eretsua** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:45 pm

congratulations! must be a wonderful feeling of accomplishment indeed! hope to experience it for myself one day...

mulletgeezer · Post by **mulletgeezer** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:15 pm

Well done old chap

Post by **spadgy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:25 pm

Ravid wrote:Congrats, Mushihimesama Original was my first as well (only about 10 days ago, too). Next up Maniac mode

Another Casino visitor upping the ante! How's Maniac mode going Ravid?

Also - are you coming to the Shmup Mini Meet at Casino this weekend? Join us!

Ravid · Post by **Ravid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:08 pm

spadgy wrote:
Ravid wrote:Congrats, Mushihimesama Original was my first as well (only about 10 days ago, too). Next up Maniac mode

Another Casino visitor upping the ante! How's Maniac mode going Ravid?

Also - are you coming to the Shmup Mini Meet at Casino this weekend? Join us!

It's a damn sight harder than Original. I'm consistently reaching stage 4, but haven't beaten it yet. Interestingly enough, the machine at Casino Arcade has recorded my top Maniac scores as Ultra scores

I guess I'll come to the minimeet; it would be good to meet some more shmuppers

Post by **spadgy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:17 pm

It will be low-key, but everyone coming is really sound (even Skykid, who is 10 feet high and covered in hair)

overkill55 · Post by **overkill55** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:20 pm

If you want to add another title to the list Skykid, you ought to try ESPGaluda as it pretty easy

Elixir · Post by **Elixir** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:22 pm

Mushi Original with W-power was also my first 1cc for a Cave game, in 2006.

Boy, that sure does bring back memories.

durias · Post by **durias** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:48 pm

CONGRATS!!!

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:01 pm

Yep, I'll be there with spadgy, who's 36 centimeters and completely bald. Good at Progear though.

I actually got to the last boss on ESPrade, but only once. It's actually debateable how easy that one is - some reckon its a really tough game.
Either way, i have every intention of cracking it.

Thanks for all the congrats too guys - that 1cc came out of nowhere, I actually stupidly lost two lives by the second level and nearly jacked it all in.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:02 pm

>.> Now i want to try that, too

RuffNEC · Post by **RuffNEC** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:08 pm

did you play it on pcb or PS2 Elixir? Maybe a silly question

Kaede · Post by **Kaede** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:36 pm

Congrats Skykid and Spadgy!

Good luck 1ccing those games with the shmups.com elite looking on!

Ruldra · Post by **Ruldra** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:38 pm

Good job!

While everyone says Mushi original is an easy 1cc, I personally find it to be a tough challenge. I'm lucky if I can get past stage 3.

Looking forward to your next 1cc.

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:23 pm

well done mate

a bit of advise though - try switching to S type for original mode

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:53 pm

Thanks Jpj, I'll give it a go if you reckon it helps. W seems really strong and quick though, I like it (but I reckon it might not be too good for scoring - not that I know how scoring works.)

Kaede, I don't know if I can perform uinder the pressure (only done it once!) But I'll give it a shot.

jpj · Post by **jpj** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:04 pm

W is the slowest dude

good for maniac and ultra, but it's S type all the way for original (W is slightly better for points, but the speed increase for S type is worth it)

regarding the scoring, not much to learn here. when you beat the last boss, you get 10 mill for each extra life, so use bombs as and when needed! and if you didn't already know, there's a 1-up hidden in stage 3 just before the boss. the weird head thing, make sure to destroy all parts of the columns on left and right (total of six), before destroying the head

(use a bomb to traverse the screen, if needed)

and what the fuck is this Jpj business? it's all lowercase