SHMUPS Picture Week VIII: Change your avatar, show yourself

[louisg]

damn. I'm old. 21.25

I used to play Pong... at an actual arcade

Seriously.. Most shmuppers I hang out with are in their mid-30s. I'm actually (pleasantly) surprised folks who didn't grow up with shmups are that into them.

Anyway, this thread rules. Sometimes, it can take balls to be yourself.

[charlie chong]

still lolling hard at this thread.
thanks everyone you really cheered me up ! i am also very impressed at how open minded and respectful most shmups members are
even Elixir has been on good behaviour

[xbl0x180]

Anyone who digs Death In June can do or say no wrong... DRAUCH FOR SHOOT'EMUPS PREZ

[rancor]

most talented award def. has to go to burgerkingdiamond.

pro skater, guitar player, master of shmups, lover of fine wine and fine ladies, AND does secret international shit for the government?

James Bond incarnate is amongst us.

[spl]

Finally found a pic haha.. me and my ex and her friend.

[spl]

most talented award def. has to go to burgerkingdiamond.

pro skater, guitar player, master of shmups, lover of fine wine and fine ladies, AND does secret international shit for the government?

James Bond incarnate is amongst us.

Yeah - he's the coolest because of that BLACK FLAG shirt.

I had a Black Flag shirt I wore all the time for years until it was full of holes, etc. I wish I could find another one now.

[kccttzj]

[spl]

umm.. WOW.. what a way to shake up the thread..

Looking good.

[trap15]

Girls, on my shmups forum?
It's more likely than you'd think.

More seriously, looking good.

[charlie chong]

HAWT ALSO YOU HAVE BIGGEUR BALLS THAN MOST OF THE DUDES FOR POSTING THAT ON HERE

[greg]

He asks which hormones I'm taking (even though it was clearly obvious and he later demonstrated that he knew all along), he then implies that I'm taking them for "entertainment value", then in the same post states that he's not trying to be a jerk, and finally equates transsexuals to psychopathic serial killers.

To be honest, when I saw your picture and read the comment about hormones, originally I was dense and thought you were just weak on the testosterone growing up, and that perhaps you were taking testosterone to correct it. This is actually on the rise among young men these days. I also assumed the cross dressing was just goofing around, and not a real lifestyle choice. About the Silence of the Lambs comment, as you remember, Skykid made a similar comment that watching anime leads to stuff like crossdressing. It's called being facetious. There's a big difference between being facetious and outright trolling. There's no hatred on my part either, despite what Mr. Troll insists on. I've never viciously insulted people's intelligences for disagreeing with my philosophy or worldview like plenty of others are on record of doing on this forum; I only defend my views whenever I see them under attack. Plus, I didn't give you enough credit for knowing what you were getting yourself into. Most of us guys want to avoid manboobs, muscle loss, and a limp dick. Seriously, if that's the path you desire, then pursue it.

And yeah, you guys are right about the "can care less" part. Bad English on my part, and I'm supposed to be an English teacher.

That's it from me on this subject. I do appreciate those who've defended me. I'll continue defending those who collect anime figures and watch My Little Pony.

And undamned – while I've seen them before I love those pictures of you inside various ridiculous robots!

[Obiwanshinobi]

Some lady running a Compile shrine of sorts posted on here recently. I can't find that post, but it happened. I was moved as the ladies usually don't share our admiration for The Guardian Legend's high concept.

[charlie chong]

we have honorless as well but she a BALD HEADED BITCH (NO OFFENCE HONORLESS! I STILL LOVE YOU XXX)
ANYONE REMEMBER FEV AS WELL?(SOME PEOPLE THOUGHT SHE WAS A MALE MASQUERADING AS WOMAN) She used to draw cool gradius pictures

[Cuilan]

Nice, I think that brings the total number of female members up to 7. As far as I know anyway.

Normally I don't share my photos that often (being naturally male, I hate looking male. Hopefully I can find therapy and get on Hormone therapy soon), but I also enjoy photo threads so here:

I like the 2nd pic (and your avatar). Also, good luck to you.

To be honest, when I saw your picture and read the comment about hormones, originally I was dense and thought you were just weak on the testosterone growing up, and that perhaps you were taking testosterone to correct it. This is actually on the rise among young men these days. I also assumed the cross dressing was just goofing around, and not a real lifestyle choice. About the Silence of the Lambs comment, as you remember, Skykid made a similar comment that watching anime leads to stuff like crossdressing. It's called being facetious. There's a big difference between being facetious and outright trolling. There's no hatred on my part either, despite what Mr. Troll insists on. I've never viciously insulted people's intelligences for disagreeing with my philosophy or worldview like plenty of others are on record of doing on this forum; I only defend my views whenever I see them under attack. Plus, I didn't give you enough credit for knowing what you were getting yourself into. Most of us guys want to avoid manboobs, muscle loss, and a limp dick. Seriously, if that's the path you desire, then pursue it.

Fair enough. Consider the matter settled.

[drauch]

My wife thinks drauch is the hottest shit going for the last 13 pages. I'll have to admit, he does look like a fun guy that I could finish a bottle of Jack with whilst discussing/solving all of the worlds problems. ]

Hahaha! Thank you both!

[TenshiP]

Nice, I think that brings the total number of female members up to 7. As far as I know anyway.

Normally I don't share my photos that often (being naturally male, I hate looking male. Hopefully I can find therapy and get on Hormone therapy soon), but I also enjoy photo threads so here:

I like the 2nd pic (and your avatar). Also, good luck to you.

Thank you very much, I can't wait to start ^.^. And yea, I really like Rin and plan to cosplay her someday soon.

[drauch]

Of course everyone has to hound the girl...

[Deca]

Ahaha holy shit I never realized that was you! I gotta head out that way for another shootin get together once I get my car back from the shop, last time I saw you MMP/PS was new

[CIT]

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Hehehe, those are pretty good, but in reality it would probably be something more like this:

[Randorama]

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Hehehe, those are pretty good, but in reality it would probably be something more like this:
pixx0rz

I think that the cute lady was really thinking that you were sounding too conservative in your approach ("this guy must improve his stage five, really", while the other girl is *clearly* thinking "blah blah, men suck. Cave's the deal".

[Sumez]

Anyone who digs Death In June can do or say no wrong... DRAUCH FOR SHOOT'EMUPS PREZ

Di6 are playing here next month, fuckyeah! Been 8 years since I saw him last, and that show wasn't what I'd hoped it to be, maybe he can do better this time

[burgerkingdiamond]

most talented award def. has to go to burgerkingdiamond.

pro skater, guitar player, master of shmups, lover of fine wine and fine ladies, AND does secret international shit for the government?

James Bond incarnate is amongst us.

you're just trying to butter me up. And it's working. Geez I was already gonna buy some stuff.

haha just kidding man. But for real, you're a beautiful man. I can see why Cuilan thinks so.

When I stare at your picture it's like the first time I heard the Beatles...

[Davey]

I think Davey kind of resembles Raúl Ibañez.

I'm only a shade or two darker than albinos, so saying I look like anybody hispanic is amusing.

I know I can't compete with cross dressers and girls and disturbingly attractive men. Regardless, here's my best attempt at answering my own question while trying to stay on-topic:
http://slanchreport.wordpress.com/2008/ ... miliation/

I don't think I really look like him when he's in uniform, but I see the resemblance in pics where he's in regular clothes (like the one in the link). The fact that he's been with the Indians since 2009 and I just started hearing this now means it's probably not that strong of a resemblance, but it's been mentioned to me more than once.

I hit 30 on the 24th of last month. No big deal. Still feel 20 and my girlfriend still looks 16.

I'm 30. When people ask me how old I am, I have to spend a second and think about it... for some reason my first instinct is to say 25. Once I was out of school the years just started blending together.

But yeah, the only time I feel old is when I go to the mall (pretty much never) or to concerts. Or when I see high school kids with '13 letterman jackets...

I gotta head out that way for another shootin get together once I get my car back from the shop, last time I saw you MMP/PS was new

Yeah, many moons have passed since the last Michigan shmup meet.

[Twiddle]

He asks which hormones I'm taking (even though it was clearly obvious and he later demonstrated that he knew all along), he then implies that I'm taking them for "entertainment value", then in the same post states that he's not trying to be a jerk, and finally equates transsexuals to psychopathic serial killers.

To be honest, when I saw your picture and read the comment about hormones, originally I was dense and thought you were just weak on the testosterone growing up, and that perhaps you were taking testosterone to correct it. This is actually on the rise among young men these days. I also assumed the cross dressing was just goofing around, and not a real lifestyle choice. About the Silence of the Lambs comment, as you remember, Skykid made a similar comment that watching anime leads to stuff like crossdressing. It's called being facetious. There's a big difference between being facetious and outright trolling. There's no hatred on my part either, despite what Mr. Troll insists on. I've never viciously insulted people's intelligences for disagreeing with my philosophy or worldview like plenty of others are on record of doing on this forum; I only defend my views whenever I see them under attack. Plus, I didn't give you enough credit for knowing what you were getting yourself into. Most of us guys want to avoid manboobs, muscle loss, and a limp dick. Seriously, if that's the path you desire, then pursue it.

And yeah, you guys are right about the "can care less" part. Bad English on my part, and I'm supposed to be an English teacher.

spectacular backpedaling A- 9/10

[spadgy]

My wife thinks drauch is the hottest shit going for the last 13 pages.

Mrs spadgy selected Plasmo, main for the detail of posing on that little rug (sorry hzt)!

And Burgerkingdimond - are you actually a 'pro' pro skater? It's your profession? I hope that's the case!

And onto women on the forum - we have more than you might imagine! Of course there's still far more guys, so we need to put the effort in to welcome some more women, but it's still nice to know we're not in a completely male world here on system 11.

Oh... and I'm 31. Don;t really give a shit though.

[undamned]

Haha, women are wise to keep their sex a secret around these parts. All these desperate shmuppers Old-timers probably remember when 8 1/2 created a fake account called "vulcanvenus" and posed as a shmup loving girl. Doods were pming him and stuff. Back when people actually put effort into trolling.
-ud

[kccttzj]

I've actually never found the shmups forum intimidating or unwelcoming at all, as a female. I guess it's because I'm not approaching it as being a female among males, but as a shmupper among shmuppers.

Ahaha holy shit I never realized that was you!

Really? I'm curious to know who you thought I was lol

I gotta head out that way for another shootin get together once I get my car back from the shop, last time I saw you MMP/PS was new

Yeah, many moons have passed since the last Michigan shmup meet.

It's been waaay too long. I miss my shmupping friends.

[CIT]

My wife thinks drauch is the hottest shit going for the last 13 pages.

Mrs spadgy selected Plasmo

Haha, Mrs. CIT selected Plasmo as well. Before he came to Berlin last weekend I showed her his pic and was like "you wanna hang out with this dude?" and she was like "Hell yeah!"

Although she thought Cuilan was really cute, too.

[burgerkingdiamond]

My wife thinks drauch is the hottest shit going for the last 13 pages.

Mrs spadgy selected Plasmo, main for the detail of posing on that little rug (sorry hzt)!

And Burgerkingdimond - are you actually a 'pro' pro skater? It's your profession? I hope that's the case!

And onto women on the forum - we have more than you might imagine! Of course there's still far more guys, so we need to put the effort in to welcome some more women, but it's still nice to know we're not in a completely male world here on system 11.

Oh... and I'm 31. Don;t really give a shit though.

hahah no way. I'm an engineer by profession. Rancor was just messing around because he knows that I skate.

[Herr Schatten]

Old-timers probably remember when 8 1/2 created a fake account called "vulcanvenus" and posed as a shmup loving girl.

The fact that I remember that incident vividly makes me feel old.

I'm 35, btw. (Not for very long anymore, though. I'm turning 36 on the 27th.)