The Shmups Appreciation Thread!!!

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:42 pm

I just wanted to take this space to say that this forum and this entire site are the best things on the net. I love this place and i hope to one day see the site with a complete list of shmup reviews and coolness. The members of this forum have helped me with all kinds of questions from general curiosities to heavy metal to emulation. It's also fun to pop in a cd and veg out reading reviews and checking out screenshots for hours on end. Shmups rocks my socks. When i get my new pc i think i'm going to submit some of my own reviews...

Long live shmups!

Post by **Dave_K.** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:22 pm

I'd also like to thank the members of this forum, and the site in general for causing a sizable dent in my income and loss of any available freetime.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:30 am

Yes, because of this site I own a Saturn today.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:11 am

If it weren't for this site I probably wouldn't have as many Toaplan shooters or be importing for my PSX.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:11 am

This site changed me from being a shoota hata to a diehard fan...

Post by **undamned** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:36 am

Dave_K. wrote:I'd also like to thank the members of this forum, and the site in general for causing a sizable dent in my income and loss of any available freetime.

Word.
-ud

SFKhoa · Post by **SFKhoa** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:42 am

if it weren't for this forum, I'd actually wouldn't have anyone to show my love of shmups for. Hehe.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:42 am

If it weren't for this site, I wouldn't know about at least 75% of the shmups that are out there-and I admire Malc for his dedication in creating this much needed site-with his anxiety problem and all (And I certainly now what that's like), he's demonstrated a lot of perserverance!

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:38 am

The traders in this forum are t3h r0x0rz.

8 1/2 · Post by **8 1/2** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:49 am

What can I say? The only game in town.

it290 · Post by **it290** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:15 am

I'd like to thank shmups.com for giving me serious RGB, PCB, and import-envy. No, seriously, without this site, I wouldn't get half the enjoyment out of shooters that I do, because I wouldn't know the first thing about strategies, etc. for many of the games.

nsonthi77@hotmail.com · Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:34 pm

Very addcitve and the best shumps site there is. Without shumps.com, I would've miss so many classic and rare shooters. The best and most fun part is gaining new info and opinions from all of the shooter enthusiast in the active forum.

I didn't realize this site is almost going on 9 yrs! Thats a long time. There should be an anniversary party for Shmups.com in the near future.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:12 pm

What can I say? A great site, a mostly fun place to be, cool reviews and mine of information - a big thanks to all involved in it's creation and running.

Another big thanks and thumbs up to the more experienced/skilled members that have taken the time out to help a less able member (ie me), whether by general advice, sharing tips and strategies, or writing those scarily comprehensive guides (off the top of my head, Rando, Icarus, Twitch and Rob amongst others).

And a thumbs up to Elixr and Pa for being the funniest characters in this board, if in very different ways.

Aw, can't you just feel the love?

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:13 pm

i proboably wouldnt be such an arcade-nut if it wasent for shmups, so thanx ya'll

(and a big FU from all the ex gf's)

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:23 pm

Yep, I wouldn't have been the big arcade nut that I am if it wasn't for this site. I've made some great deals on here and this is where I scored my first cab. I'll always be fond of this place and certain forum memebers.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:43 pm

Dave_K. wrote:I'd also like to thank the members of this forum, and the site in general for causing a sizable dent in my income and loss of any available freetime.

Cheers!

LAshujin · Post by **LAshujin** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:59 pm

I'd like to see reviews from people who play for score

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:49 pm

I have had the pleasure fo making some awesome new friends locally due to the site. I never would have guessed that would have happened when I started frequenting the site years back (man has it really been that long!?!

)

The only forum I have ever cared to consistently visit and participate in.

FatCobra · Post by **FatCobra** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:46 pm

I'm thankful for the people who post on this forum, and tolerate my sometimes aggarvating rants about mainstream gaming, look I know it's here to stay and there's not a damn thing I can do about and I just need to get with the times. Now that I got that off my chest, I'm also thankful for a place where we can talk about a genre that is dying, but is still well loved and supported by us fans.

Also, I like how "intelligent" and smart the people here are, it never seems to turn into the crap that happens over at Gamefaqs, unless someone stirs up a hornet's nest.

PaCrappa · Post by **PaCrappa** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:08 pm

I appreciate this website!!! YEAH!!! Six years!!! This was the first internet forum I ever saw in my life. It's still a leader.

But! I couldn't overlook it even once more:

dave4shmups wrote:and I admire Malc for his dedication in creating this much needed site-with his anxiety problem and all

Why are you incapable of mentioning Malc's name without also mentioning that he's got a mental issue? It'd be one thing if we were on the topic of anxiety problems or mental issues. But we're not. Ever. Seriously, every time you mention him it's like mandatory that you bring up his problems. If it was me, truth or no, I'd be pissed.

Pa

PaCrappa · Post by **PaCrappa** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:11 pm

Marc wrote:And a thumbs up to Elixr and Pa for being the funniest characters in this board, if in very different ways.

Aw, can't you just feel the love?

I feel it man! Seriously, thanks. I know I get a chuckle out of alot of my posts but I always figured that most would think me a prick. I always feel like I'm on the brink of being banned or something

Pa

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:20 pm

That's it, Pacrappa! You're out of order! You're mouth is writing checks your body can't cash! You're OFF THE CASE! Get out of my office!

sffan · Post by **sffan** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:30 pm

This site is my only link to others who appreciate shmups. It also feuls my own desire for them.

I guess I can see this site as an "enabler" for my shmup habit.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:32 am

PaCrappa wrote:
dave4shmups wrote:and I admire Malc for his dedication in creating this much needed site-with his anxiety problem and all
Why are you incapable of mentioning Malc's name without also mentioning that he's got a mental issue? It'd be one thing if we were on the topic of anxiety problems or mental issues. But we're not. Ever. Seriously, every time you mention him it's like mandatory that you bring up his problems. If it was me, truth or no, I'd be pissed.

Pa

While I certainly agree it's not necessary to bring it up, keep in mind Dave has been dealing with that issue too. He knows what it's like.

TWITCHDOCTOR · Post by **TWITCHDOCTOR** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:45 am

I'm thankfull to this site, because where else could I brag about my MAD SKILLZ!!!

Nah, really, its cool just to hang out with some fellow Shmup-o's.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:16 am

Great avatar Specineff ! Wonder how many people here can recognize it

TWITCHDOCTOR · Post by **TWITCHDOCTOR** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:24 am

Shatterhand wrote:Great avatar Specineff ! Wonder how many people here can recognize it

Ironically enough, I think I can recognize it as well.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:49 am

^^^ You guys sure weren't counting on my cleverness!

MovingTarget · Post by **MovingTarget** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:33 am

I appreciate the hi score and strategy thread index very much.
Plus its a very friendly forum, and a very helpful forum.

Diabollokus · Post by **Diabollokus** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:03 pm

I can't even remember how I found this forum.

3 years ago if someone told me I'd own radiant silvergun and an import saturn I'd never have believed them. Thanks to this forum I've discovered the wonders of importing which enabled me to finally complete all shining force 3 scenarios and finish a game I started back in 1998.

And most importantly realise how great rgb in europe is.

Hey spec what is your avatar? it looks like some red devil midget trying to squat in a womans cleavage. or some red guy with huge testicles.