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Tye Dye! Contest - 700+XP up for grabs!

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This contest has officially ended. Thank you to everyone that participated.

The final results are as follows.

Gratz to ccubbage - TommytheThird - dexiro - dawesbr First four to crack 75k
100 XP each

1st place ThommyTheThird - 148k - 250XP
2nd place twins2004 (johnrulz77) - 142k - 175XP
3rd place Luckyshot - 116k - 75XP


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Hello fellow LBPCentral friends. Get ready to burn bubbles!

PSN: Jaeyden
Level: Tye Dye!
When : Beginning April 23rd for ten days

I'd like to tell you all about a contest I am having for the release of my next level Tye Dye! I will tell you all more about the level in my showcase thread thus Thursday, but for now all you need to know is "COMBO'S!" . Tye Dye is a bubble burner with a very deep scoring system that focuses on freestyle platforming and sustaining combos. For my contest I am offering the following prizes.

100XP - First four members to score over 75,000
75xp - 3rd highest LBPC score at the end of 10 days from release
175xp - 2nd highest LBPC score
250xp - 1st highest LBPC score

You can win in each category so potential for 350xp prize or up to 7 winners.

I had a scoring competition with someone last week on this level and it was a blast. We also ended up with some scores well into the 120k range at the end. My advice is to explore, learn the map and the bubbles and get those combos. A hint..a good combo starting from the very first bubble is anywhere between 15x and 33x!

To enter the "First four players" portion send me a PSN friend request and your score immediately after beating 75,000.

To enter the "Highest score portion" just send me a PSN friend request and your score any time during the 10 day period.

I've been waiting on the new lighting tools to release this level so the contest will begin as early as possible on the 23rd (tentative). I think you will like what I've done and I hope it inspires everyone to make good use of that new tool! Cheers for now! 		2009-04-15 20:19:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

sounds exciting

i don't know what exp is used for, but it sounds like fun anyway ^^		2009-04-15 21:21:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

Sounds exciting, hope I can get to my PS3 on the day (I'm saving for the Ultimate Bundle. 1/2 way there!)2009-04-15 21:25:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

sounds exciting

i don't know what exp is used for, but it sounds like fun anyway ^^

Well, I hope you take part! XP allows you to buy awesome stuff from the LBPCentral site shop. You can even buy the ability to have your own contests.		2009-04-15 21:53:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

I'll definitely try to get a highscore. Sounds like a cool idea.2009-04-15 23:39:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

Man why do I have to be stuck on my ship for the next 20 hours... this looks like a lot of fun, and your levels are always amazing.2009-04-15 23:54:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

You're in luck. It's not till next week. 2009-04-16 00:22:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

I'm getting my thumbs ready xD2009-04-16 09:32:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Sigh... why do awesome stuff happen when i can't get on LBP...

On topic: This sounds like a really cool idea Jaeyden I'm sure it will be loads of fun to compete ;D I really wish i could participate... Guess i'll just have to play it sometimes outside of this contest, if i can ever get on LBP again		2009-04-16 12:10:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Polishing up my controller, doing thumb aerobics, and gettin' some long island iced tea mix!2009-04-16 15:23:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Woo, I'm doing this competition. Thank you Jaeyden.2009-04-16 15:26:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

I'm SO doing this. I love this level!


(If you're reading this, Jaeyden isn't human, I repeat, Jaeyden is a 430 billion dollar CIA project, attempting to make close ties with Japanese Secret Service members that play LBP. Should you come within 50 km of him, look down, walk quickly to the nearest police station, and request protection. He is armed and dangerous, and will blow your mind with LBP related Logic and Level 124514563278696969125 level creation skill. I repeat, Jaeyden isn't human...)		2009-04-17 00:48:00

Author:
dkjestrup
Posts: 672

I'm SO doing this. I love this level!


(If you're reading this, Jaeyden isn't human, I repeat, Jaeyden is a 430 billion dollar CIA project, attempting to make close ties with Japanese Secret Service members that play LBP. Should you come within 50 km of him, look down, walk quickly to the nearest police station, and request protection. He is armed and dangerous, and will blow your mind with LBP related Logic and Level 124514563278696969125 level creation skill. I repeat, Jaeyden isn't human...)
Wow... this post actually explains a lot. Suddenly everything seems clear.		2009-04-17 04:41:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

You guys crack me up. 2009-04-17 22:34:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

(If you're reading this, Jaeyden isn't human, I repeat, Jaeyden is a 430 billion dollar CIA project, attempting to make close ties with Japanese Secret Service members that play LBP. Should you come within 50 km of him, look down, walk quickly to the nearest police station, and request protection. He is armed and dangerous, and will blow your mind with LBP related Logic and Level 124514563278696969125 level creation skill. I repeat, Jaeyden isn't human...)

Jaeyden's avatar says it all 		2009-04-18 10:49:00

Author:
noddle111
Posts: 174

ok... So i'm not sure if i fully understand :S Is this level launched on 23rd??2009-04-19 12:49:00

Author:
Yarbone
Posts: 3036

Jaeyden needs to add the global lighting switch to his level, and that is released in Create Pack 1, supposedly on the 23rd. So, if Jaeyden is quick (and we all know Jaeyden is), it will be out then, I should think.2009-04-19 14:10:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

I shall be doing this.. along with gcse's2009-04-19 14:10:00

Author:
CreateNPlay
Posts: 1266

Bad move.

I only have my end o' year exams this year (GCSE year next year for me), so I should have time for this.		2009-04-19 14:13:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

wish me luck 2009-04-19 14:23:00

Author:
CreateNPlay
Posts: 1266

Jaeyden's avatar says it all

The fact that he spelt Jayden wrong should have been a hint.

*hears noise* OMG What was that!?!! *noise is closer* Aaargh! He's got me! run for your li............. *splat*		2009-04-20 07:06:00

Author:
dkjestrup
Posts: 672

Omg! I believe my connection works again! SO that means i can participate in this contest thingamie Wooo,2009-04-20 19:21:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

wish me luck
You're gonna need it.... apparently, ThommyTheThird's connection works again.		2009-04-20 19:55:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

.. Alright, now i'm confused. Yesterday it worked perfectly fine, and now it stopped working again! Yay! I even played with Vanamiera yesterday.. no lag at all... Stupid lbp2009-04-21 13:16:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Is this a single day contest?2009-04-21 18:56:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

hey this looks fun i think ill try it 2009-04-21 19:07:00

Author:
redmagus
Posts: 667

Is this a single day contest?

Nope. Gonna run 10 days from whenever I publish it. Hopefully Thursday. I suspect that the "75k+" winners will be in the first day or two but the 1st 2nd & 3rd place high scores will be at the end of the 10 day period.		2009-04-21 22:07:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Tye Dye has been published. Hope you all can give er a shot! 2009-04-23 23:30:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Give the prize to Thommy now! Odds on he'll have the highest score at the end of the ten days.

Just played the level, awesome work Jaeyden, the visuals and colours were sublime		2009-04-23 23:45:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

i'm not stopping until i get 75,000

i'm 1st at the moment with 60,000, and i'd fallen and missed tons of score bubbles that time

this is addictive! 		2009-04-24 00:13:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

wow! 75K is hard, I'm just shy of 40K right now - beautiful level! Absolutely addictive2009-04-24 00:14:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

ARGH 74850

sorry, i know i shouldn't keep posting my score but i'm really getting worked up about this		2009-04-24 00:42:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

Ha, I saw that dexiro. Soooo close. You'll get it. It took me about 30 plays before I really started to see where to get the points. I'd love to give you some pointers but...:eek: 75k is a walk in the park now for me...but I've certainly got a lot of plays on this level. One question to all you guys..should I put up my highscore or not. I don't know if people think it's tacky for a creator have #1 position on their own level or not? Or if that gives people a number to shoot for?2009-04-24 06:38:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Aww, i was looking yesterday, if you published it already... had some spare time And i couldn't find it just yet. And now you have published it I got 1 hour until i have to go to school, so i'll give it a shot 2009-04-24 06:39:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Are you posting that 100K run video after the contest is over? THere should be some kind of spinning thing at the beginning with the same timing as the spinning thing around the first life check point... that would be awesome so you would know when to start your first combo and get to the check point, and jump and it throws you to those sweet swinging bubbles.

By the way, I can't get the swinging bubbles in that part to work in succession - but I'll keep trying.		2009-04-24 06:56:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

Man, i suck at this... There's so many paths and thingamajiggies that i just ge tlost... and lose combos So far my best was a lousy 18x at the beginning...

EDIT: nvm, pwned it 83263...		2009-04-24 06:57:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

**** you thommy!

i wanted to be the first to get 75k but i gave up in frustration, and because it was like 3am at the time

i'll give it another go when i get back from school, i hope noone else gets there before me!! 		2009-04-24 07:51:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

Well, ccubbage was first with an 80k run. Then he hit a 90k. Then tommy logged in 83k. So far tommy and ccubbage only ones. There's still a possibility that I can get some XP added to the highscore challenge. I'm really surprised at how quickly you guys got this high. I've played the level probably 150 times or so and have hit 128k. I know it can be beat. I got a 30X from the first combo, once and totally blew the end of the level.2009-04-24 08:38:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

The first combo is already like 40% of the points, and then you can massively score on the end.. With those moving parts. I also had 17/18 items now.. still have to find the last one 2009-04-24 14:41:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Well, ccubbage was first with an 80k run. Then he hit a 90k. Then tommy logged in 83k. So far tommy and ccubbage only ones. There's still a possibility that I can get some XP added to the highscore challenge. I'm really surprised at how quickly you guys got this high. I've played the level probably 150 times or so and have hit 128k. I know it can be beat. I got a 30X from the first combo, once and totally blew the end of the level.

LOL, looks like CCubage is good at scoring bubbles! He been giving me a hard time to get the first post in UB&G's leaderboard.


.		2009-04-24 15:11:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Is the first 4 members with score over 75K still up or did they do that already?
If not i think i'll go give it a try.		2009-04-24 16:53:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

I honestly won't be surprised if comeone comes along and creams my score. My score right now stands at 92k, but I definately haven't mastered many of these combos - they're HARD. Once I hit about 45k on the very first combo, but screwed up near the end.

For the next week and a half I'm only in town this Monday, so there's plenty of time to put me in my place! .		2009-04-24 17:17:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

i'm trying to get 75k again but every time i play i do worse D:

i can't even get a x15+ combo at the beginning anymore, earlier i could do that every time		2009-04-24 17:34:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

i'm trying to get 75k again but every time i play i do worse D:

i can't even get a x15+ combo at the beginning anymore, earlier i could do that every time
Just take a deep breath and try again, buckaroo!

And there are DEFINATELY some really big combos in there that are not at the beginning... clue: watch for a little point all by its self in different areas of the level - then look around it. Jaeyden has done a masterful job at throwing huge combos throughout the entire level - some of them are just harder to spot at first.		2009-04-24 19:05:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Please, everyone, stop playing this level! I have an hour and a half before I can get on, and I want a chance to go for the first four!2009-04-24 19:08:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

ahh it's about time xD

i got a x26 combo at the beginning, but i completly messed up every other combo in the level (especially that bit where you jump down and get a massive line of bubbles, i messed that up completly)

still i just managed to scratch 75k right at the end		2009-04-24 19:25:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

Great idea man! I"ll prob check it out when you launch it. And i'm also stealing your idea when i launch my next level! lol2009-04-24 19:48:00

Author:
Hamsalad
Posts: 2551

Hammy, it's out already!2009-04-24 19:49:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

lol crap. just noticed that by the last posts! hahaha. Sounds fun, I'm going to have to check it out when i get home2009-04-24 19:50:00

Author:
Hamsalad
Posts: 2551

There's still one spot left in the 75k portion. But there's plenty of time for the highscore part. So far it's ccubbage, tommy, dexiro. I posted a 70k last night. One note to all players, I moved a prize bubble - not very far, as it obstructed the path of the balls near the beginning.

Gratz to the first four! Updated the OP and added more XP to first and second place.		2009-04-24 19:55:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

I winzors! I got the fourth score (as Jaeyden knows), plus, am #1 with 93,760 points! TAKE THAT!2009-04-24 22:13:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

aw you knocked me from the top 3

congrats on being the 4th winner ^^		2009-04-24 22:30:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

That is so lame! Just because I have a job, dawes gets on and gets the last spot. BOOOO! lol.. Congrats man2009-04-24 22:47:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

I'm sorry LuckyShot There's still top scores (if you could possibly beat mine, MWAHAHAHAH!)

I had to wait a day to do it, and then the excruciating wait for 2 hours while my brother was on the PS3, watching the last spots dwindle away...		2009-04-24 22:51:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Hey ther Jaeyden, I got good new and bad news!
Good news - I found some more bugs!
Bad news - Your level got bugs...

Thought i should be some pics to be a bit more detailed.
This first one not sure is so much of a bug, but more of an inconvenience.
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3483
Go firther to the corner and you die... (to the left of the first checkpoint)

Jae, i told you about this one when i tested and you haven't fixed it?
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3482
As you can see there's no way to get out...

And this one is the new one
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3484
See that checkpoint?

Now see what it does
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3485
It happens randomly when spawning from it, or by jumping near it, it will take you to the back layer and drop you to the bottom... (out of space)		2009-04-24 22:58:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

SL: First one you can get out of. It also happens in the rotating things, on two layers? If you grab the bit that is closest to the centre, as it turns, you get squashed.

As for the second, I never had that.

And the third, I never had that either.		2009-04-24 23:01:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

After dropping tho i thought about exploring a bit and found this
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3486
Seriously, what is that?
Some place to put stickers or something?
Oh and this little fella, which seems to be lost
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=384&pictureid=3487
lol, not relevent, but still, thought i'd show it in here in case you hadn't noticed, maybe it was supposed to be in another place and you misplaced it?

Well, that's all i got for you now, hope you don't mind me showing the bugs here.

@ Dawes - Yeah.. i know you can get out of the corner, that why i said its more of just an inconvenience rather than a bug.
As for the others, just telling him, since if they happened to me they might happen to someone else.		2009-04-24 23:03:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Seeing as, as you mentioned, you are out of geometry, deleting those may help.

Also, unnecessary circles, for example the dark matter behind checkpoints, being turned into triangles, may help.		2009-04-24 23:06:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Thanks for the heads up. I'll get on shoring up those holes.2009-04-24 23:09:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

You need to edit the first post and say it's started.

Anyone beating me yet?

EDIT: Played another time. Got 42k before the rotating thingies, then an absolutely appalling ending of 83k. I could easily have got 100+!		2009-04-25 08:12:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Yeah i had that too.. I've had an insane ending once, and i got lucky at the start (I believe the end of the first combo, is somewhere on those rotating stars... and i HATE those :O It's so hard to stay on em, and maintain the combo on them...

But... i haven't done both of those in 1 run It's just endless trial and error, hoping you don't mess up But.. somehow it is still fun 		2009-04-25 13:22:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

i hate the spinning stars

the rest of the level is so quick, but with those i have to spend 5-10 minutes flying back up and trying to get most of the bubbles.		2009-04-25 13:49:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

They can be annoying, but it is very satisfying when you get a combo from hidden bit -> Teardrops -> inside teardrops -> Black star -> 3 other stars. Gets a biiig multiplier.2009-04-25 13:52:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

dawes I definitely got 75K plus the next time I played the level too - you're lucky because I got really sick and took a nap for like 2 hours at the EXACT time you got the last spot, and I was wanting to jump on just for this level ALL day yesterday, lol. Anyway, this is ridiculously addictive.2009-04-25 13:55:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

Hehe. Yeah, it is REALLY addictive. I've accounted for around 40 of the plays so far Closest I've come to my previous 93k is 87k. Oh well.2009-04-25 13:56:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

lol, I've played it a lot but the number of plays shown is unique PSN plays, not actual number of plays, or his level would have 10,000 plays by now lol.2009-04-25 14:05:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

Been away for a few days and just got back, haven't even downloaded the create pack yet
*turns on PS3*
This looks like it could be fun so I'll be joining the challenge very soon (you've been warned lolol)		2009-04-25 14:49:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

YEAH! First 100k+ score!!! Pwned u all

Anyway, i'm NOT satisfied with this run.. AT ALL! I completely wasted atleast 20k at the end.. It felt as if i skipped the entire ending man, i completely blew it...

Ah well, still first place for now :S		2009-04-25 21:04:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Hmmm...ThThTh...I shall take you down! TO LBP!

EDIT:

I've just realised why it's gotten so much harder. I've switched from my brother's massive LCD, HD TV, to my small, 4:3, lo-res cathode. It makes such a difference - I can't see a bloody thing!		2009-04-25 21:06:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Hey Jaeyden, i found a little .. glitch kinda thingy.

Just before the part with the spinning flower (Yeah, all the way in the beginning) there's a little.. tunnel-like section. You know.. The entrance to the "flower-room" i just mentioned. Well, if you're all awesome like me, you can jump on there, and basically skip quite a big part of the level. So... i dunno, probably not a big deal since it's not game-breaking, and it's not like anyone is crazy enough to do it... but you might want to add a tiny bit of dark matter, so you can't jump off? I dunno... just deal with it as you please 		2009-04-25 23:37:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Another thing. After the second frog-balls, you can land high, and jump to catch bubbles. 1/2 fall off. Then, lower down, there are more bubbles to the far left. There is also invisible dark matter to hold them on. I jumped off of the balls, under the impression of being able to land on the points, and, instead, landed on dark matter, and fell off into the gas 2009-04-26 01:42:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

the number of plays shown is unique PSN plays, not actual number of plays, or his level would have 10,000 plays by now lol.

Are you sure? I thought it counted non-unique plays except when restarting from within the level.		2009-04-26 18:15:00

Author:
Walter-Kovacs
Posts: 542

ARGH! Did I mention I hate this level now? It's so addictive! And if you make one mistake, you have to restart!

The last time I played this level, I had some good runs, actually. I had one AWESOME start, 50k after the stars, meaning I was on target for 120k+. Then some random guy invited me into his game, as I was jumping, meaning I auto-accepted. GAAAAAHHHH!

Then, I got a 94k run, so I improved my score by 1k. And, following that...my internet died. In fact, I just spent TWO BLOODY HOURS trying to get it to work.

Anywho, I still had problems with the area above the checkpoint I mentioned before, and after the second frog-balls.

EDIT: My internet is still messing with me. I keep losing connection. WAaaaah.		2009-04-26 22:09:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

O.K. guys, I made some minor changes. When you fall down on the left side of the stars, the end ramp is now longer so you shouldn't die anymore if you land in between layers. A well timed jump should put you right back on top of the balls so you don't have to run back up the ramp. I also changed that spot so you can use the spinning checkpoint more easily to get the prize high up the left side. The multi -colored sponges now change the background color to multiple colors. The spinning grab shapes have been changed and the last moving platform should now be more predictable. I added a few more friendly camera zones in the end and should have a visual marker added to the first platform to make that combo more accessible. Ignore my score, I didn't mean to post a score...but maybe it'll give you all a new mark Thanks for all the feedback you guys rock!2009-04-27 02:49:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Thanks for the updates, I'll try and find time to play it after school 2009-04-27 06:22:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Well Jaeyden, no need to worry about your score. It's broken

Just by a little though.. I completely messed up alot.. The only thing that went right was the start... :S

110.600

EDIT: NOOOOOOOOOOO, this time the start went better, and the ending went EVEN WORSE! Guess how unlucky my score was...

110.550... Stupid 50 points 		2009-04-27 12:49:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Nice job Thommy! I knew it wouldn't be long. Made one minor change. The bubbles after the second balls up high are now attached at both ends. You can still drop some down if you want, but you should be able to get the whole string easier.2009-04-27 23:03:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

That's weird, I posted here earlier and it doesn't show up any more hhhmmmmmm

Anyway I said that I had only played this once (the first time being a few hours ago) and I felt really lost, like I needed someone to hold my hand and show me the way lol

I am about to try this out now and work out how to get the big score

Very nice visuals btw 		2009-04-27 23:30:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

Made one minor change. The bubbles after the second balls up high are now attached at both ends. You can still drop some down if you want, but you should be able to get the whole string easier.


Uhm, me being a noob and everything, i have no idea what you mean :O And seeing how it's a minor change, i don't even think i'll notice..? o.O

Also, at the very beginning. Whe you drop down at the spinning flower part, there's bubbles on the right, and the left. Then there's a star in the middle, and again right and left...

Caan you even get both of the top ones? I always only get the left one, then drop down, get bottom right, then bottom left...

i'll have to try this..		2009-04-28 13:02:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Alright, never mind. I know what you mean Jaeyden And i also found out that the thing i said is indeed possible.

BUT, Jaeyden.. I'm afraid your 120k run won't teach me anything I just scored...

*drum ruffles*

148.660		2009-04-28 13:58:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Well, I guess there's no point in me trying again. That is just incredible! 2009-04-28 18:38:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Nah! There's plenty of room for improvement.. I missed quite a few combos .. Should've had 160k on that run :S

You can do it dawesbr!		2009-04-28 18:51:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Well considering I never get any bloody time on the PS3, and my internet is screwing with me, I doubt that.2009-04-28 18:57:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Alright, never mind. I know what you mean Jaeyden And i also found out that the thing i said is indeed possible.

BUT, Jaeyden.. I'm afraid your 120k run won't teach me anything I just scored...

*drum ruffles*

148.660

Holy Sh*t! I knew it was possible. Thommy you are a god. /Bows down. Pwned at my own creation. 		2009-04-28 21:19:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

I suck at combos. 2009-04-28 21:21:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

When is this contest over? I'm only at the 80K mark, but I could break 100K if I had the time to do it.2009-04-30 20:13:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

...3rd of May? At a guess. It sucks, because I'm away this weekend and won't be able to go online in Wales...2009-04-30 20:16:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

Yeah it's the 3th of May i think... Depending if Jaeyden calculated the launch day as one of the 10 days But add 10 days to 23th of April, and that's when it ends.2009-04-30 21:42:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

Contest ends Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. MST. Gratz to luckyshot who has now grabbed 2nd place. Leaderboard is right now Thommy 148K - Luckyshot 116k - dawesbr - 94k 2009-04-30 22:14:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

What a kick in the crotch. I'm away over the weekend, so don't have any chance to play until TUESDAY! WHY?!?!?2009-04-30 22:16:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG THIS IS SO **** CHEAP!!!!!!!!!
WTF WTF WTF WTF THATS SOO UNFAIR...!

this is what i was urging to say;

omfg... you guys got so high, how do we beat you!?!?!?

well just did... 149,920 srry tommy..

BUT GUESS WHAT...
I GO TO GET 2 BUBBLES THAT WERE LEFT, AT THE END, AND I GOT SQUISHED BY THE MOVING HALF-RAINDROP THING....

NOW IM DOWN TO 2ND PLACE WITH 142 SUMTIN K....
SO MAD...


oh yeah, btw i forgot to mention, i love how you purposely put the bubbles the EXACT distance from eachother, you can actually get a x50 combo at the beginning, i got a x20-x30 sumthin cuz i slipped on a star...

god, its gonna take a miracle to get my score again, i only messed up in that 1 PLACE and i had gotten 99% of bubbles, (i left 3 earlier, died aiming for 2 at the end)		2009-04-30 23:09:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

That sucks dawes! At least you got one of the first 75K spots... because I COULDN'T PLAY LAST WEEKEND! So I know how you feel man.

Edit: how the heck do you get a x50 at the beginning? After you get down to the first check point where do you go? Down to the stars, because when I hit one of those **** things from that height it just throws me in the air long enough to break the combo. 		2009-04-30 23:25:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

lol yeah it sucks ALOT.... i almost fainted when i hit the 149 after a MASSIVE combo, then POP you die, and jaeyden, this isnt the first time, so would you wanna play with me , ill show you where and u can fix it..2009-04-30 23:29:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

Hmmm...that makes me sad too dawesbr. We could extend the contest...but that would require everyone in the leaderboard top 3 spots to agree to it, and I doubt thats going to happen. And holy cow at johnrulz77, I can't believe how high you guys are scoring. There is a way to avoid being squished....remember it "is all sponge" at the end. I'd love for you to show it to me. I have to go to work right now, but will be on later tonight.2009-04-30 23:31:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

according to my tests, a death costs roughly like 9%(sometimes higher, sometimes lower,depends on the amount)
so if i have 142k proves i was at like 150k...

and uhm, jaeyden lol...not helping, but nice advice		2009-04-30 23:35:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

He means grab. Plus, please extend the contest! I'll leave it up to you to vote in my favour. Please? Or maybe run the contest again a second time, with lower prizes, but the same idea...?

Anywho, late night posting due to inability to sleep rules!		2009-04-30 23:52:00

Author:
dawesbr
Posts: 3280

dont bother asking,
if jaeyden is ok with it, you can have my place dawesbr ;P
not to be mean jaeyden, but ive played 5hrs straight trying to retain my score, ive done some amazing combos, but its always ruined... i had PERFECT timing when i scored 150k, a moving platform at the end was in my favor, so i reached it, keeping the combo going.

jaeyden, believe it or not, i hit 80,000 AT THE BEGINNING... then i ruined the end where you jump off and extend it, so i reached 120... so to heck with it...

JAEYDEN, im proud enough knowing i actully hit 1st place....for 30seconds... to give up my prize
and DAWESBR... i feel mean, never even asking to join the contest, and for your inconvienient situation (or w/e its spelled) you deserve it!
and if you wont let me give up my spot, we could always split the reward?		2009-05-01 01:20:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

There's three more days. The contest is open to anyone on lbpc to compete in at any time. I'll consider awarding some honorable mentions but the players with the highest scores are the winners. And like I said, only the three leaders on the leaderboard can decide otherwise for any kind extension. I'm absolutely floored by some of these scores. Can it go higher?

Currently:
ThommyTheThird - 148k twins2004 (johnrulz77) - 142k Luckyshot - 116k

And oh yeah, Now that you guys have beat my 128k best. I've gotta try to score higher.

Update:
I'm standing at the scoreboard with 142830 and I totally screwed up the stars. I think 160 is feasible.		2009-05-01 06:36:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Well, not anymore!
Silverleon (Yarudark) 152k!




Nah, just messing with you, haven't been able to play that level a lot lately, i haven't even gone above 100k XD		2009-05-01 06:49:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

ARGH! Why can't the contest be over... now there's so much pressure on me.

Yeah, the secret to scoring big are the stars... it's INCREDIBLY hard to do, but on my 146k run i had 78k after the first combo... But messed up bad afterwards. I'm sure you can get 100k if you get all the stars, which is really hard and luck-based..

It takes luck to get on thne top star (the white one), but it can be done...If i manage to do that, and get to the one next to it, i'm sure 100k combo is possible..

And yes Jaeyden, i was aiming for 160k aswell, it should be possible. Maybe 170k if you do everything PERFECT, meaning it's barely possible 		2009-05-01 12:58:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

wow I only had like 40K at the tear drop section, then ran off a 75K combo all the way through BOTH moving platforms and straight down to the scoreboard. I think 180K would be possible then, and for the love of god someone show me where I'm missing three of the prize bubbles. I haven't even found all the areas yet and I broke 115K2009-05-01 18:42:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

That's sick :O also, i also miss 3 items But i believe on of them is on the inside of the teardrop, but i keep passing it since i run past it doing some big combo :S

There's alot in the teardrop section though, just explore... (Go to the left aswell, instead of to the right and down.)		2009-05-01 19:00:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

I can't get the hang of this level.

I feel like a failure :blush:		2009-05-01 19:17:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

Well... I suck at this level, can't get any combos or whatnot, so I think I'll leave it for now. xD2009-05-01 21:35:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

yo tommy, im sure you agree, but its possible to score 200k...
at beginning i get 80k from the usual x40 combo, plus 20k getting whatever is left, (stars, above the checkpoint alcove, more hidden area under the emitted balloons)

thats 100k, plus theres a part near the end, where you jump off, (with the bull shield thing) you can join the combo to the end but it is EXTREMELY rare, like 1;100 cuz ive played over 100 times...,thats how i beat tommy, (BUT I GOT SQUISHED...with a x40ish, and i still wasnt finished with combo)

if you chain it to the end its a good x60 combo, with remaining bubbles and other areas, 100k + 180k = 280k...

280K IS THE HIGHEST SCORE POSSIBLE, (280k-300kish)
but the odds are like 1;1000...... my usual run turns out being 110-130k cuz i can never chain the end properly....

AND TO ALL OF YOU WHO HATE THE STARS....
IVE MASTER 'EM... i get 30-40combo 99% of the time... (i slip rarely near the beginning at like 15combo)

its the end thats the real secret to hi scores, i mean honestly, only a machine would be capable of the perfect timing....

dont bother trying for the massive combo, if its in your favour, it works whether you tried or not... but i doubt it...		2009-05-01 23:43:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

what i recommend is after this little contest, make another?
you republish tye dye (unlocked, but dont republish so little plays, and no OUTSIDER highscores...)
then try putting a little more bubbles in certain areas, because the way its set up, for the perfect x40 combo beginning and x60 combo end, you need LOTS of practice, you barely get any time for error, even jumping a millisecond early messes you....

so even the people who arnt that good will get a good 50-100k,
and another contest means, certain people will actully get a chance again...


PLUS, you can edit certain areas to make it wayy more fun, (like the teardrop spinning things at the middle, that you wait, and theres 5ish of them, no offence but its completely boring, and useless score there)

do you guys agree...? or am i the only one who thinks this should be edited/new contest, etc.		2009-05-01 23:54:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

You know what would be awesome? If you add some bubbles in between the sections, such that you could finish the level in ONE combo - I would never stop playing until I nailed it.2009-05-02 01:18:00

Author:
LuckyShot
Posts: 713

nah, that would be to easy for some people... ;p
but there are areas that even if you slowed down EARLIER, the lost time messes your multi cuz they are just to far away... its hard to explain but we need another... 20-30bubbles in the right areas for an easy 280k (max score)		2009-05-02 05:42:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

When the contest is over I'll gladly look at stringing some other stuff together to keep the level lively. I can't add any more point bubbles because of thermo but I can break down some of the fours and place singles in different areas to make some longer combos. Tye Dye! did well and people liked it so I'm sure it won't be long before I get inspired to do another.


PLUS, you can edit certain areas to make it wayy more fun, (like the teardrop spinning things at the middle, that you wait, and theres 5ish of them, no offence but its completely boring, and useless score there)

No offense taken. In it's defense though. I tried very hard to make this level casual friendly too. I wanted everyone to be able to have fun playing it, regardless of the score. There are lots of prize bubbles in there and I think they're a fun place just to mess around in. I've also had a few nice size combos in there with two players.		2009-05-02 07:55:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

Hey Jaeyden No offence, but i think the spinning teardrops are a tad boring too But it doesn't take long to get up, so.. don't change it I understand what you mean with "casual friendly" Ignore me once more.

Also, Johnrulz... I think you're getting a bit swept away, since.. i don't think 280k is possible...Well, with the current state. As you said, a few bubbles here and there would make it really doable. But as of now, i think 200k is a good goal, and getting there will take a loong time. (And buttloads of luck)

One question john, in the begin, you run across the checkpoint, and then go to the right? On the blue teardrop, and then onto the stars? But, do you get on top of the top star? The white on that rotates CCW. I only get up there 1/100 times, since it requires extreme luck and timing. But i usually slide down the other white star, and then get around a 75k score.		2009-05-02 12:42:00

Author:
ThommyTheThird
Posts: 440

because you cant string combos from each star, i get all the bubbles on the star, then on the LAST jump i jump over the couple bubbles, and get them while i fall to let it last longer, sorry if i cant explain properly...

and for the white, when you start i usually go RIGHT AWAY when i enter the level, but i go get the item bubble behind the first, jump before the first, wait a second, the go, it usually works. because the wait, makes the white be on an angle, i slide left, jump right, and im able to get the bubbles

and tommy, not to argue with you but 280k is possible, because i was able to string like x40+ at then end, and i got squished with PLENTY to go...

near the end, after you jump off the miniteardrop, and chain those 50bubbles then slide for another 50 brings you 20combo? well sometimes the teardrop heads TOWARD you, so you can go over it, around, under, jump, get the other 50 bubbles in the tunnel, slide, jump from platform to platform, and chain over-under the second teardrop, jump get the 3 mini platforms over the scoreboard.

there, easy x60, which is.... 300bubbles x 10points each =3000... x60 combo = 180,000 PLUS the 100,000 from b4...

i died right after i looped the 1st teardrop, i jumped to high, and got squished between the right wall and the top half of the tear drop... what are the odds... its like the 3rd time too.		2009-05-02 15:55:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

and instead of completely taking out the 4 spinning teardrops part, take out 1, and make 3 bigger so it still fits!

saves thermo, & bubbles, and if you play with me online ill show you where to add/take out bubbles!		2009-05-02 16:12:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

umm is it over? its sunday...2009-05-03 19:10:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

this thread is so dead.....2009-05-03 19:19:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

Yes, it's over today. It ends in about 3 1/2 hours.2009-05-03 21:21:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

lol ok, i seriously doubt anyone is coming out of nowhere tho...2009-05-03 21:23:00

Author:
johnrulz77
Posts: 835

I'm back in town.... just in time for the contest to be over! And the scores on the leaderboard are exactly as I expected when I left - I was creamed. However, I gotta say, Jaeyden - I had an ENORMOUS amount of fun in this level. Lookin' forward to Abyss 2!2009-05-04 01:41:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

OP has been updated. Thanks to everyone that participated. CC has been P.M.'d so expect your XP soon. Nice job guys, you blew me away with some of those scores. 2009-05-04 05:26:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564


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