Skykid's Seaside Shmup Matsuri 0'11: 16-17th July

[JDE]

This meet sounds like it's going to be epic, Skykid! I'd love to come along, and accommodation won't be a problem as I can stay with my cousin who's also in Brighton. The 16th/17th is fine for me as well - actually any weekend is.

i'm willing to cook for one evening for everyone... that's if everyone is willing to chip-in the groceries

I'll gladly chip in for a chance to sample your cooking CHI!
Really looking forward to this already, now I need to brush up on my Saturn Bomberman skills...

[Skykid]

^ All good! I'm just waiting to hear from one important figure who is waiting on hearing back from his workplace, then we'll have it cemented.

[Skykid]

Thread updated, finalisations needed - here's the info folks, please read and get back to me!

Right, dates are finalised for the 16/17th! Awesome.



CHALLENGE 1:

Now I need to work out exactly who's coming down (for sure). The list so far in terms of those who have piped up are:

Chi CONFIRMED WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT (sleeping over)
hzt CONFIRMED (not sleeping over)
Icarus CONFIRMED (sleeping over)
Spadgy CONFIRMED (TBC)
Rupert h - CONFIRMED (sleeping over)
Dan76 - CONFIRMED (1 day, not sleeping over.)
JDE - CONFIRMED (both days, not sleeping over.)

If everyone on that list makes it, that's pretty much my flat at capacity, so that's cool. I'll consider it a list of first refusals.

What I need from you guys is the following: To confirm if you're a 'definite', if you'll be there for both days and if you'll be sleeping overnight so I can figure out the logistics.

Please get back to me asap on this!



GUIDE BOOK:

- The only house thing the missus would insist on is a shoes off at the door rule, so lets just say fresh socks in a room crammed with ten people would be appreciated by all.

- Fag smoking: Can be done on the balcony, or even better, the open patio area just next door. Hard drugs are to be done in the bathroom.

- Sleeping arrangements: Bring earplugs if you got em. Dunno why I say that, it's just I always wear em cos I'm a light sleeper and I think they're a good idea.

- Drinks: Will be provided by me, some soft, some alcoholic. One thing, beer and cabs/pcbs/electronics generally don't mix, so if possible please put drinks on the coffee table or out of the way before approaching expensive merch.

- Anal shit: My Hori VLX stick is my pride and joy. The 360 will be set up so you can all get your grubby palms on it, but the only rule when using the VLX is please take off all watches/bracelets/wristwear. I only mention it because the panel top gets destroyed by these things during vigorous stick motion and I want to keep it beautiful and purdy. And it was fucking expensive.

- Challenges: I'd like to have some fun prize challenges over the weekend, so if anyone can think of some cool mini score attack games, feel free to throw em out there and I'll see if I have any tat to give away. I'm seriously considering doing a bomberman playoff to see who gets the sofa too.

- Dinner: Dinner on Saturday evening will be booked - another reason I need to know who's attending for sure. You'll need to reserve the grand total of £13.99 and prepare yourself for the buffet event of your life (seriously.)




STUFF I NEED FROM YOU

- I currently have 3 sega saturn pads, but we can have Bomberman for up to 7 players. Can any of you commit to bringing a Saturn pad - we need four. (JDE bringing 2 - Rupert bringing 2 - all sorted!)

- alcoholic drinks: everything is laid on, but if you fancy bringing a pack of beers/alcopops or whatever, that would be nice.

- I have two 360's but only one power supply, if someone could bring one up that would be awesome (Rupert providing)

- Superguns: I'm thinking one additional Supergun would be fantastic if someone could bring one along so I can set up on the small TV too. (JDE providing)

- Wild final request: If anyone is driving down and can bring either a smallish CRT TV in the boot, or a computer monitor w/speakers so I can set up something via VGA that would be great - but it's not essential. Just means one more screen for folks to use.

- Sleeping materials: depending on how many are staying over, we'll need to work out whether you need to bring sleeping bags or anything. I'll be able to figure this out when I know who will be here overnight.





PCB SELECTOR!

Here's a list of PCB's available to play over the weekend. I think it's a complete list, but I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Anyway, it's a lot easier if people just mention PCB's they would like to play first, so I can get em ready rather than go rifling through cupboards on the day. So if there's something you want a go on, don't be shy, just mention it in the thread.

(Ignore all the region and paperwork details, I pulled the list from a different forum thread for PCB inventories:)

MISC:

Aliens (JP board W/Original US Manual/Marquee/Full Cabinet Side art)
G.I. Joe (bare/JP)
Undercover Cops (JP)
Geo Storm (Eng)
Violent Storm (JP)
Mystic Warriors (JP)
Rambo 3 (Eng)
Crime City (JP)
Thunder Fox (Eng)
PuLiRuLa (Eng)
Rolling Thunder (World)
Numan Athletics (US)
Robocop (Eng)
Robocop 2 (Eng)
Moonwalker (JP)
Joe & Mac (Eng)
Edward Randy: Cliffhanger (JP/w english language & original flyer)
WWF Superstars (World)
Double Dragon (JP)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (US)
Final Fight (JP)
Tiger Road (US)
Kung Fu Master (US)
Rastan (World)
Sunsetriders (US)
Night Slashers (JP)
Crime Fighters 2 (JP)
Puyo Puyo Sun (ST-V W/southtown box)
Die Hard Arcade (JP)

SHMUPS:

Dodonpachi II: Bee Storm (w/full artset & POP)
Sexy Parodius (JP W/original arts/flyer)
Flying Shark (JP)
Defender (full boardset)
Raiden Fighters (JP)
Raiden Fighters 2 (JP W/original marquee & Mobo)
Raiden Fighters JET (JP W/original Marquee & Mobo/arcade poster/pos)
Area 88 (US)
US Navy (US)
Battle Garegga (JP)
Battle Bakraid (JP)
Armed Police Batrider (JP)
Twinbee Yahoo (JP)
Raystorm (JP)
Out Zone (JP)
R-Type Leo (JP)
Radiant Silvergun (JP W/southtown box/copied manual/copied movestrip)
GunSmoke (JP)

CAVE:

Ibara (Full Kit W/Insanity DVD/AOU comic/Full figure set/arcade poster)
Mushihimetama (Full Kit)
Muchi Muchi Pork (Full kit bar elusive POP)
Guwange (W/original arts)
Dodonpachi Dai Ou Jou Black Label (Full Kit minus POP)
Dangun Feveron (Full kit bar movestrip. Grrr...)
Mushihimesama (Full kit)
Mushihimesama Futari 1.5 (Full kit)
Espgaluda (Full kit)
Espgaluda II (Full kit)
Uo Poko (Full kit)
ESPrade (JP w/arts)
Donpachi (JP w/arts & dip)
Dodonpachi (JP)
Progear no Arashi (JP Full kit)


BEAT-EM-UP:

Street Fighter 2 Dash Turbo (Asia)
Street Fighter (boot)
Rival Schools (Asia)
Groove On Fight (JP W/southtown box)
Mortal Kombat (w/ultimate roms)
Mortal Kombat 2 (US)

Hyper Neo Geo 64 - Boxed Mobo W:
Buriki One - (JP Full Kit)
Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage (JP Full kit)
Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition (JP Full kit)


CPS2

Vampire Savior (JP w/artset)
Pocket Fighter (JP Full kit)
Mighty Pang (JP w/artset)
Street Fighter Zero 2 dash (JP Phoenixed full kit)
Super Street Fighter 2 X (JP full kit)

MVS

Zed Blade w/full artset
Super Sidekicks 3 (W/marquee)
King of Fighters 98 (JP)
Metal Slug (Eng)
Metal Slug 2 (Eng)
Breakers (JP)
Rage of the Dragons (Eng full kit)
Kabuki Klash (JP)
Twinkle Star Sprites (Eng)
Shock Troopers (Eng)
80 in 1 MVS cart

Thanks folks!

REQUESTS SO FAR:

Muchi Muchi Pork (JDE)
DDP 2 Bee Storm (hzt)
Ibara (hzt)
Pink Sweets (Simon demo - hzt)
Batrider (Spadgy)
DDO DOJ BL (Spadgy)
ESPrade (Rupert H)
Twinkle Star Sprites (JDE)
R-Type Leo (JDE)

TRANSPORT INFO:

Train - London to Brighton: Trains depart from either London Victoria or London Bridge to Brighton direct. Fastrack trains run from Victoria every 30 minutes and usually only have 2-3 stops (East Croydon, Gatwick, Brighton). Takes 55 minutes. London Bridge trains usually take around 1 hour 20 mins and have a few more stops.
The best value ticket is an open return that permits up to 5 days (or longer now, they may have changed it.)

By car: Leave early on Saturday morning, traffic to Brighton on a Saturday gets painful around mid-day and then most of the afternoon. Takes around 1hr 15 usually. There is a car park directly opposite the flat (no parking on the grounds) that is approx £12 for 24 hours.

By foot: Takes around 6 days.

By R-9 Space Fighter: 0.01 light seconds.

[JDE]

I'm a 'definite' for both days, but will be sleeping at my cousin's place - no floor/sofa space required.
I'll also bring 2 Saturn pads, a 360 power supply and my ugly but very portable Supergun.

As for PCB choices, I haven't played Pork yet so it'd be great to experience the real deal!

[Skykid]

I'm a 'definite' for both days, but will be sleeping at my cousin's place - no floor/sofa space required.
I'll also bring 2 Saturn pads, a 360 power supply and my ugly but very portable Supergun.

As for PCB choices, I haven't played Pork yet so it'd be great to experience the real deal!

Superb, exactly the info I was after! Thanks so much for agreeing to bring all of that kit, if it's too much I'm sure other folks have PSU's to help lighten your baggage load.

1st post updated.

[hzt]

I'm definite for both days, not staying over. I'll bring something to drink I guess, I don't have any game stuff.

For games I'd like to play Bee Storm and also Ibara but probably no one else wants to play Ibara and I will suck at it so don't worry unless there aren't many other requests. Also if he's up for it I want to see Icarus play Pink Sweets (on the port, and I can bring mine if necessary).

Also would like to warn people of the embarrassing fact that I suck at all other genres of game (including Bomberman) even more than I do at shmups and you may find it painful to watch if you get me to play them.

[dan76]

I'll be around for one of the days, probably Sunday depending on trains and stuff I've got to sort out in Brighton. The plan is to drop by in the afternoon if that's ok. So I don't need anywhere to sleep and I'll bring fresh socks.

I can't bring much to the party, not having any PCB's - and I've never played Bomberman!

[Skykid]

I'll be around for one of the days, probably Sunday depending on trains and stuff I've got to sort out in Brighton. The plan is to drop by in the afternoon if that's ok. So I don't need anywhere to sleep and I'll bring fresh socks.

I can't bring much to the party, not having any PCB's - and I've never played Bomberman!

There will be something for everyone (you certainly don't need to bring any PCB's, that would be overkill - the list above is my stuff, you need to let me know what you want a go on so I can fish it out in advance. )

Chi can train you up on Bomberman, there's nothing to it!

So I'll add you as a definite for 1 day at least then, and not a sleeper-over. Thanks for the help Dan.

[Rupert H]

I have infinite Saturn pads and I can bring a 360 PSU that you can keep -- it's completely spare.

[Skykid]

I have infinite Saturn pads and I can bring a 360 PSU that you can keep -- it's completely spare.

Ah sweet! Thanks for that Rupe. JDE, that's one less thing you have to bring.

Rupe I'm going to put you down as confirmed then, is it fair assume you'll be staying the night?

[Rupert H]

I sure hope I can make it. I'll be staying if I can, that much is definite.

[Skykid]

I sure hope I can make it. I'll be staying if I can, that much is definite.

You'll make it, I'm putting you down as confirmed. You have nearly six weeks to CLEAR YOUR WEEKEND. Shouldn't be difficult.

[CHI]

you can confirm me... but still not confirmed how many days

[Skykid]

you can confirm me... but still not confirmed how many days

Hmm, I'll try to give you a ring tomorrow mate, sounds like strange things are afoot at the Circle K.

[Skykid]

I'm definite for both days, not staying over. I'll bring something to drink I guess, I don't have any game stuff.

For games I'd like to play Bee Storm and also Ibara but probably no one else wants to play Ibara and I will suck at it so don't worry unless there aren't many other requests. Also if he's up for it I want to see Icarus play Pink Sweets (on the port, and I can bring mine if necessary).

Also would like to warn people of the embarrassing fact that I suck at all other genres of game (including Bomberman) even more than I do at shmups and you may find it painful to watch if you get me to play them.

Embarrassingly missed this, thanks Theo.

I'll have Bee Storm and Ibara on hand. Pink Sweets can do (port) also!

[spadgy]

Right - I can make this, and I can't wait. Skykid; please don't mistake my lack of input for lack of enthusiasm or lack of appreciation for you effort and generosity. I'm stoked for this.

As for PCBs, I love to play Batrider, as I've never touched it, and I'd love to play DOJ Black Label. Batrider would be my main choice out of those two.

In terms of prizes, I'll see what I can do. I'm sure I could contribute a couple of new PAL 360/PS3 games or something like that, but before I make any promises I'll have to check the haul.

[Icarus]

I have no preferences for things to play, since I've probably played everything available at some point in time, lol.

[hzt]

Embarrassingly missed this, thanks Theo.

I'll have Bee Storm and Ibara on hand. Pink Sweets can do (port) also!

Well I didn't (at first) notice you didn't notice so I guess we're cool I guess.

Also I just realised there are a lot of requests for Yagawa games and I must say I like this.

[Skykid]

Right - I can make this, and I can't wait. Skykid; please don't mistake my lack of input for lack of enthusiasm or lack of appreciation for you effort and generosity. I'm stoked for this.

As for PCBs, I love to play Batrider, as I've never touched it, and I'd love to play DOJ Black Label. Batrider would be my main choice out of those two.

In terms of prizes, I'll see what I can do. I'm sure I could contribute a couple of new PAL 360/PS3 games or something like that, but before I make any promises I'll have to check the haul.

Aw man, that would be cool, I'll also have a dig and see if there's something not completely worthless that I can offer as a prize also.
I'm going to see if I can think up a few great scoring challenges, but if anyone wants to chime in with some ideas, feel free!

Batrider and DOJ BL, both are can do's and will be waiting for you.

Very glad to confirm you dude, I think we've got a full house. One last thing mate, I'm assuming you'll be staying at your folks place, or will I be putting you up for the night?

[hzt]

Yagawa Suicide Challenge: whoever suicides the most in one run of any Yagawa game wins some antidepressants (beer).

[Icarus]

Looks like I'm getting drunk, then.
Tickets booked! No thanks to the incredible crashing East Coast website.

[Skykid]

Looks like I'm getting drunk, then.
Tickets booked! No thanks to the incredible crashing East Coast website.

Wahey! Good stuff.

[Skykid]

Spadgy is confirmed, so we have a full house!

The PCB playlist is kinda slim at the mo:

Muchi Muchi Pork (JDE)
DDP 2 Bee Storm (hzt)
Ibara (hzt)
Pink Sweets (Simon demo - hzt)
Batrider (Spadgy)
DDO DOJ BL (Spadgy)

Anyone else got any PCB RQ's? (They don't have to be shmups - there will be a Supergun set up independently.)

[Rupert H]

I'd like to spend some time with ESP Ra.De. if that's alright with you.

[Skykid]

I'd like to spend some time with ESP Ra.De. if that's alright with you.

Good one!

Anyone interested in Battle Bakraid or Sengoku Ace?

[hzt]

I want to play through all of your PCBs in chronological order.

Seriously both Battle Bakraid and Sengoku Ace sound really good to me but I've made 3 requests already... someone else should choose!

[Skykid]

I want to play through all of your PCBs in chronological order.

Seriously both Battle Bakraid and Sengoku Ace sound really good to me but I've made 3 requests already... someone else should choose!

Well I thought I'd throw them out there as a couple of more obscure ones (alongside Bee Storm) that folks may not have played much. Sengoku Ace II is a terrific Hori, feels a far cry from playing it on the Saturn somehow and the graphics are gorgeous. My fave Psikyo too.

Also, Sexy Parodius is always good for... watching Icarus play, cos he's the only who won't get savaged by the bubble bath stage.

Also: Night Slashers and Violent Storm - two very high recommendations on the scrolling beat-em-up front. Night Slashers is awesome, and Violent Storm might be one of best scrolling beat-em-ups ever.

[Icarus]

Aside from Akai Katana Shin and perhaps Mushihimesama Futari 1.5, I have no preferences for stuff to play over the weekend.

[Skykid]

Aside from Akai Katana Shin and perhaps Mushihimesama Futari 1.5, I have no preferences for stuff to play over the weekend.

Two highly unexpected and original suggestions there.

[JDE]

I'd like to make a couple more PCB requests: R-Type Leo and Twinkle Star Sprites.
Also, we should totally have a mini competition on Twinkle Star Sprites.