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Hey there.

I am new to the forums, I joined yesterday and am looking to make some new friends and have a good time
Please add me: FatFaceJoe

Here are my two sackboys, MJ snr. and MJ jr.
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv41/FatFaceJoe94/101_1834.jpg

In December I couldn't stand LBP, but I revisited it the other day and have fallen in love
I am pretty terrible at it though, so if anyone wants to help me out please do

Look forward to hopfully gaming with a few of you soon!

/Joe		2009-05-29 13:18:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Welcome to the forums!

Those are some awesome costumes you cooked up there. 		2009-05-29 13:32:00

Author:
Gilgamesh
Posts: 2536

Welcome to the community... nice to see you had a change of heart about the game. You'll find everyone here really great and always willing to help. Feel free to add me.2009-05-29 15:05:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

Thanks for the warm welcome.
Invite sent 		2009-05-29 15:07:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Welcome welcome Here, have two peanuts, seeing as you have both Michaels there ;p

Make sure to post for whatever you need help with, there are TONS of users here who'd love to solve your problems too 		2009-05-29 15:30:00

Author:
Burnvictim42
Posts: 3322

Many thanks again
I've never made a level before, so I'll have a crack at that but probably muck up.
Any tips?		2009-05-29 15:33:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Many thanks again
I've never made a level before, so I'll have a crack at that but probably muck up.
Any tips?

1) uses as few MM objects as you can (preferably none, but this is a first level ;p)
2) cover up the mechanics (no visible dark matter, or switches)

those are about the most basic tips i can give there But getting those two steps covered is a BIG step in making a great level 		2009-05-29 15:43:00

Author:
Burnvictim42
Posts: 3322

Many thanks again
I've never made a level before, so I'll have a crack at that but probably muck up.
Any tips?

If you haven't already, I suggest you check out all of the MM tutorials in create mode. Also, start by just playing around with the editor before making anything serious.

This thread will lead you to a lot of general and specific advice which will help a lot for making your level : https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=t=7260

Remember to have fun making your level, take a break if something is getting too frustrating or not working. 		2009-05-29 16:13:00

Author:
Gilgamesh
Posts: 2536

Hi FatFaceJoe. Like the hair!

This is a GREAT site, and you will love it.

As for making your first level here are some pointers.
First off, you're in the very same state we all were when we started using the Create features of LBP. My suggestion is to go into a blank Level on your Moon, and start placing basic squares of the different materials that are in your Material popit to see what they look like. Then do the same with the Stickers popit, placing a varierty of stickers and colors on the square materials you just placed.

Once you've done that, use the Tools popit and explore what each sensor, switch, piston, bolt, etc. is, and work through the tutorials for these tools (this was also mentioned above). You'll find these tutorials by selecting the Tutorial option for each tool that is in your popit.

Obviously this will take some time, but it's a great way to learn. Once you have these basics under your belt, check out some of the Tutorials here on the LBPCentral Forums, and do a text search for "tutorial" Levels on the LBP PS Network and play some of those Levels.

And, while you're doing all of the above, start creating a Level with what you've learned and are trying to learn. Don't be afraid to explore, experiment or make mistakes.

Most of all, have fun with it.

Rick		2009-05-29 17:25:00

Author:
RickRock_777
Posts: 1567

Many thanks,
First I am going to make sure I have completed the story so I have some good items, and then I'll have a bash.

Thanks 		2009-05-29 20:03:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Welcome :kz:

... Yeah. LBP just is the perfect game with infinite replay value :O. Meyep.

Anywho, I'm not too good a creator myself... I have the ideas, sure, it's just making them work.

anyway, welcome to your DOOM! :kz:

... Welcome to LBPC.		2009-05-29 20:22:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Riiiiight, now I'm worried

Anyways, I've just completed the game and have started the level making tutorials, there are so many, it's taking AGES!!! 		2009-05-30 19:52:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Welcome to the forums! If you need any help, feel free to ask.

About the tutorials. Stick at them. Yes they're boring, but Stephen Fry does his best to counter that, and they're worth it when you begin creating!		2009-05-30 21:14:00

Author:
Killian
Posts: 2575

Welcome aboard Joe, I hope you come to enjoy this forum and LBP even more as time flies 2009-06-01 16:50:00

Author:
Morrinn3
Posts: 493

Welcome! If you need help with the creating after all the tutorials, and lets face it most of us did, check out the help section here on the site. It's really informative and a great place to learn everything you didn't know you needed to know! Have fun!2009-06-01 17:09:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Thanks guys

I've finished the tutorials and hope to start making an assault course style level soon 		2009-06-01 17:20:00

Author:
FatFaceJoe
Posts: 19

Hi FatFaceJoe. Like the hair!

This is a GREAT site, and you will love it.

As for making your first level here are some pointers.
First off, you're in the very same state we all were when we started using the Create features of LBP. My suggestion is to go into a blank Level on your Moon, and start placing basic squares of the different materials that are in your Material popit to see what they look like. Then do the same with the Stickers popit, placing a varierty of stickers and colors on the square materials you just placed.

Once you've done that, use the Tools popit and explore what each sensor, switch, piston, bolt, etc. is, and work through the tutorials for these tools (this was also mentioned above). You'll find these tutorials by selecting the Tutorial option for each tool that is in your popit.

Obviously this will take some time, but it's a great way to learn. Once you have these basics under your belt, check out some of the Tutorials here on the LBPCentral Forums, and do a text search for "tutorial" Levels on the LBP PS Network and play some of those Levels.

And, while you're doing all of the above, start creating a Level with what you've learned and are trying to learn. Don't be afraid to explore, experiment or make mistakes.

Most of all, have fun with it.

Rick

Some of the best advice you could recieve! That and the tutorials will get you far.

With regard to getting into create mode and playing and exploring and making mistakes-- this is true gold.

My first steps in Create involved making a rocket powered hover craft (just to see if I could). I got one working and thought cool. Now I'll build a ramp. I did. Let's try it out... wheeee! Oh look I got a trophy... Amazing speed! Yeah... another trophy... Flying high! Ooops! I hit the wall and fell to the ground, but that was fun... Then the rocket sled fell on me and crushed me. Splat! I laughed out loud! At that point I was hooked on create.

Have fun.		2009-06-01 18:41:00

Author:
AAAlone
Posts: 71

Salutations, FatFaceJoe, always good to see a new face here on LBPCentral.2009-06-01 20:14:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Welcome! Come smell the peanuts 2009-06-01 22:15:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545

Welcome from a fellow newbie.2009-06-02 21:03:00

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Lady_Luck__777
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