Anybody Want to Help With Shmups 101?

[racketboy]

I'm really liking the idea of the Genre 101 series to complement the Platform 101 pieces.
However, while I like playing the occasional shmup, I don't know any of the technicalities of the genre.

I know I have a couple contributers that have helped me in the past that know shooters, but I thought I would open this up to the community to see if anyone wants to pitch in on this.

Any takers?

[BigTinz]

I'd be happy to help. What all do ya need?

[fingersmaloy]

I like this idea a lot. I probably don't have enough specialized knowledge on shmups, but I'd like to help with other genres.

[thelolotov]

Not a huge fan of Shmups, but I'm interested in helping with FPS. (Not the only genre I like, just my favorite)

[Hobie-wan]

I could perhaps be helpful on older entries.

[t0yrobo]

I could lend a bit of a hand.I'm sure bulletmagnet could do a bang up job, he could probably use a break from doing this sort of thing though.

[SegaJunkie]

I wake up and watch Transformers and GI Joe then I have shmups for breakfast. I think I can help!!!

[Frizz.Meister]

Most definatly, what do you need?

Games and what they influenced?
How to play a shmup without dieing non-stop?(i could help alot with this with videos and such)
Why people play shmups?
What is a shmup?
Shmups and the region coding nightmare?

But yeah ill help out in any way i can.

[Bradtemple87]

I would be interested in helping you guys out, just let me know, I'm still sucked into deathsmiles.

I have a good amount of experience with shmups on many platforms.

[gennss]

I'd love to, but my tastes arent mainstream and my experiences are heavily on dreamcast.