10th Bay Area Shmupmeet (is over)

Post by **Dave_K.** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:00 am

This is a placeholder for bay area shmupmeet #10. I'll update this top most post with more details as they become available.

Date set at Saturday Novemeber 8th, 10am to 5pm. If you arrive before noon, I'll collect $5 for everyone for a pizza run.

Tentative list of games:
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Cab1: Naomi GD Shiki II or Cave SH3 (Pink Sweets or Mushi)
Cab2: Cave SH2 (Ketsui + DOJ or Ketsui + Espgaluda)
Cab3: Older Cave or Toaplan (on request)
Cab4: Raizing or Psikyo (on request)
Cab5: Cave SH3 (Ibara BL or Espgaluda2 or MMP?)
Cab6: Cave SH3 (Futari)

Tentative list of attendees:
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IlMrm
TigerCrainFist
Kiselgof
felixtheninjacat
DirtyMonk
louisg
Alec/I'm Alec
antron
bitkid
ironish
ForeverSublime
Battlesmurf +1
Calforeigner
Bernard
thchardcore
kage8 +2
Shariar07
Arnon
8 1/2 (maybe)
PCEFX! (?)

zakk · Post by **zakk** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:49 am

Just get a new place with a bigger garage and you should be fine to continue hosting!

I'd suggest getting a house with a bit of land and building a dedicated 'outhouse' for the arcade, but then I remembered 'california' and 'house with land' means 'lol'

Post by **Dave_K.** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:23 am

Hah! I won't hold my breath for that one, but you never know. Actually a few of the games may make there way into my new work location...that should thin the herd a bit if I end up with a small garage.

IlMrm · Post by **IlMrm** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:50 am

This last meet is going to be legendary.

And congrats Dave, I don't believe I had a chance to congratulate you yet.

Also this gives Bernard more time to practice Shiki 2. We're not leaving Dave's house until Bernard clears it with every character, both shikigami styles.

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:28 am

IlMrm wrote:This last meet is going to be legendary.

qft, wish i could attend.. maybe ill host something here simultainously and we could do that 2-locations-tournament-thingy ?

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:45 am

For Dave_K.

Will you still be in the San Jose area when you move?
I have always wanted to visit your home arcade (Planet Harriers!). My mothers side of family live in San Jose/Milpitas area and though it has been 9 years now

I may be out in that area sometime in the next year… My mother bugs me to go with her as she visits the area what seems annually.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:43 pm

Thanks IlMrm! I agree we should demand some first hand account of Bernard's Shiki skills.

Sven, cross shmpumeet tourney would be very cool if possible. I'm already thinking of some strange shmup olympics to end this last shmupmeet.

Sonic_R, there is a strong possibility I'll be moving to Fremont, which is even closer to Milpitas, so definitely let me know when you are out here visiting your relatives.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:21 pm

The 10th and final shmupmeet at Dave K.'s old house...what a way to end it with a "big bang".

So are prizes going to be given away this time around? Might as well make this shmupmeet to end all shmupmeets by giving away some nice choice shmup-related prizes or plain cold-hard cash can sweeten things up.

I'd still like to see such a Shmupalooza type of event at the 2009 California Extreme show. Get enough fellow shmuppers to lug some of their Japanese candy cabs and bring in some choice arcade shmup PCBs and make it a worthwhile event. The CAX staff thinks otherwise but I think it can be pulled off successfully and still have some news media coverage of it as well. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

TigerCraneFist · Post by **TigerCraneFist** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:54 pm

alright!

Sounds awesome Dave and I cant wait. Should I bring flowers or something for the ex? Maybe take a shower first before I show up?

Thanks for hosting man!

Post by **Dave_K.** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:19 pm

PCEFX I expect you to make a guest appearance this time! ^_~

TigerCraneFist wrote: Should I bring flowers or something for the ex? Maybe take a shower first before I show up?

Aww man you know red heads, all they ever want is money...100Y coins to be specific.

BER · Post by **BER** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:39 am

If I don't have work on whatever day is chosen for this meet, then I intend to go. I have no plans for November 1st or 2nd yet.

Are there any recent shmups in this meet, say post-Mushihimesama Futari? I'd like to try those out. Otherwise, I don't mind demonstrating my Shiki II skills throughout the day.

As for Shiki II, I'm not interested in learning the character types that the Arcadia record holders didn't use. So I won't demonstrate those (sorry, IlMrm!). But with the other character types, what do you guys want to see from me? I'll use your requests to figure out how I should prioritize my time.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:32 pm

I don't know what the Arcadia record holders use, but I typically choose Kim Dae-Jeong with type 2 (adjustable) swords. Its probably too common, so maybe IlMrm has a better suggestion. I'm not great at this game at all, so any character ALL would be cool to see.

TigerCraneFist · Post by **TigerCraneFist** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:25 pm

Dave_K. wrote:PCEFX I expect you to make a guest appearance this time! ^_~

TigerCraneFist wrote: Should I bring flowers or something for the ex? Maybe take a shower first before I show up?
Aww man you know red heads, all they ever want is money...100Y coins to be specific.

truer words have never been spoken.... looks like I'll be coming heavy then!

BER · Post by **BER** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:58 am

Dave_K. wrote:I don't know what the Arcadia record holders use

Hehe, I guess it helps that you and everyone else know what I use. Here are what they use:

Fumiko (Type 1)
Chibi Fumiko (Type 2)
Roger (Type 2)
Hyuga (Type 2)
Sayo (Type 1)
Niigi (Type 2)
Kuga (Type 2)
Kim (Type 2)

I sorted this list based on how far, from shortest to longest, the forum members here lasted for each character. This is just in case someone wants to see me use a character that's perceived to be hard to work with.

If anyone wants to see me beat a particular score, I'll consider doing that, too.

Kiselgof · Post by **Kiselgof** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:07 pm

Oh man, we should turn this into a "what happens after you get married" thread

Should be great to see all the peeps again!

Sincerely,

Mikhail

felixtheninjacat · Post by **felixtheninjacat** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:13 am

been waiting for this so long :] if I can i'd like to come! :]

DirtyMonk · Post by **DirtyMonk** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:29 am

I'd be glad to make it as well, but hearing that it may be the last one does make it feel all sentimental.

IlMrm · Post by **IlMrm** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:19 am

Dave_K. wrote:so maybe IlMrm has a better suggestion. I'm not great at this game at all, so any character ALL would be cool to see.

Yeah, it'll be cool to see a clear with some of the more unused characters. I also use Kim 2, but I play just for pure survival. So it'll be neat to see some point milking techniques.

And of course I'll bring Futari 1.5, and I'll probably be spending a lot of time on Ketsui/DOJ.

louisg · Post by **louisg** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:33 am

Oh cool, I'll be there unless something crazy comes up.

shariar07 · Post by **shariar07** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:23 am

Dave, Congratulations on your marriage (i wish you and your wife the best of happiness and success together). Wow its been a while since i checked the shmup boards.

I just saw this post as the last SJ shmupmeet, i can't wait to attend.

Congrats again,
Sincerely,

Shariar K.

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:43 pm

Dave, I've gotta make it out there for this one. Would be rad to meet all the people, and of course play the games.

tyranid · Post by **tyranid** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:58 pm

Damn just a bit too late for me, I am in SF late October :/ Is there any arcades in the bay area btw?

IlMrm · Post by **IlMrm** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:42 am

This just in:

Dave will officially get first shot at Futari.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:56 pm

Thats right I got first dibs on Futari. Thanks IlMrm!

Also thanks Shariar, would be great if you can make the drive up.

antron · Post by **antron** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:18 pm

Looking forward to the meet. Let me know if I can bring anything.

bitkid · Post by **bitkid** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:12 am

Hey I know I'm pretty new to the boards but I'm in the Bay Area (Emeryville) and would certainly be down to meet fellow local shmuppers...I'll bring beer or pizza (or beer and pizza?).

I could help out with rides from East Bay as well.

IlMrm · Post by **IlMrm** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:21 am

Thanks for offering but I am sure Dave will mention this too that all these meets have been alcohol free. Plus we have a minor there now. Hi Felix! Keep practicing Espgaluda II at SFSU, I want to see a good run from you.

bitkid · Post by **bitkid** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:14 pm

Oh I didn't know that. Well I'm down to bring anything else food/drink-wise or help anyone with a ride. So is the Shmupmeet open to anyone that wants to go? I've never been to one before.

Kiselgof · Post by **Kiselgof** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:49 am

LOL, I never thought about this, but the Shmupmeet would definitely be better with alcohol and strippers.

IlMrm wrote:Thanks for offering but I am sure Dave will mention this too that all these meets have been alcohol free. Plus we have a minor there now. Hi Felix! Keep practicing Espgaluda II at SFSU, I want to see a good run from you.

droid · Post by **droid** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:50 pm

I will try my best to make it up there for this. My work schedule probably will hose me again. But if it doesn't, I'm gonna try to cruise up and attend. I've got to be able to say I've attended one of DaveK's legendary meets

Anyone of SoCal planning on attending?

Droid

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10th Bay Area Shmupmeet (is over)

10th Bay Area Shmupmeet (is over)

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