/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6830775
>>6830825

"This is good advice some of you might want.

Pick one or two shmup(s) with good replay value (scoring).
Play one or two hour(s) a day.
If ports or emulation aren't accurate consider buying a PCB.
Consider your monitor setup, is it optimal?
Never EVER join a shmup forum, discord or community. [I found them to be a waste of time].
Save replays of your progress and best runs.
Save replays of top players in your chosen shmup(s) for research.
Practice consciously with specific targets in mind. Ask yourself: "what did I learn or figure out in my last session?". Think about your route, "can I repeat this sequence consistently or is it too risky?". Think about the patterns you're seeing: are they aimed, static, rng, can you manipulate them? tl;dr play thoughtfully.

Do this for a few years and you'll be in the top 1% of shmup players, you'll have a rewarding experience that keeps on giving. You'll have big skills, big scores, and you'll be owning the shmup(s) instead of THEM owning you. You won't become a shut in loser, you won't become a 1cc collecting scrub, and you won't have mental problems like most of the players. You won't waste time on their community drama. Anyone with half a brain will figure this out but I thought I'd save you some time.

Tip: Batrider and Garegga are your friends, don't fear the rank or what you've been told."

This is good advice some of you might want.

Pick one or two shmup(s) with good replay value (scoring).
Play one or two hour(s) a day.
If ports or emulation aren't accurate consider buying a PCB.
Consider your monitor setup, is it optimal?
Never EVER join a shmup forum, discord or community. [I found them to be a waste of time].
Save replays of your progress and best runs.
Save replays of top players in your chosen shmup(s) for research.
Practice consciously with specific targets in mind. Ask yourself: "what did I learn or figure out in my last session?". Think about your route, "can I repeat this sequence consistently or is it too risky?". Think about the patterns you're seeing: are they aimed, static, rng, can you manipulate them? tl;dr play thoughtfully.

Do this for a few years and you'll be in the top 1% of shmup players, you'll have a rewarding experience that keeps on giving. You'll have big skills, big scores, and you'll be owning the shmup(s) instead of THEM owning you. You won't become a shut in loser, you won't become a 1cc collecting scrub, and you won't have mental problems like most of the players. You won't waste time on their community drama. Anyone with half a brain will figure this out but I thought I'd save you some time.

Tip: Batrider and Garegga are your friends, don't fear the rank or what you've been told.