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GruntosUK - Crowned!

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I know our resident creator, GruntosUK, is a pretty modest fellow, but a little birdy has told me that he has received a crown today for his work on the Siberia levels. I just wanted to come out here to offer him congratulations! I think he is a fantasic creator, and this, to me, is one of the most well-deserved crowns that has every been awarded!!!

It also shows that media molecule has started to recognize people for building quality levels, rather than making dumb animations like SOME creators around here.

Take a bow, Grant, you deserve it! Congrats!
2009-06-30 15:29:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Yay! Crowns for levels!

... to be honest, I never really played the Siberia levels... played WovenEye once with Code when I accidnetally clicked Quick Play and it brought me to it... but yeah, he is definitally an awesome creator who also churns them out too fast to be human O_o.
2009-06-30 15:36:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


Congratulations Grant. Well deserved for your awesome series as Sarah says.

We'll soon be able to start up an LBPCentral Crowned Club. I'm sure it won't be long before lots more of the awesome creators that frequent this site receive their just desserts too.
2009-06-30 15:36:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210


Congratulation!

Well deserved Sir!
2009-06-30 15:39:00

Author:
AJnKnox
Posts: 518


Well, I can't say I didn't see it coming. Grant - you really deserve that crown
The speed and quality with which you work is astounding and I'm glad we've all got you here to learn off!
Congrats.
2009-06-30 15:41:00

Author:
Coxy224
Posts: 2645


Why did they only give it NOW? you should of got it alot earlier


rather than making dumb animations like SOME creators around here.

:kz:
2009-06-30 15:41:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


well I hope he has won a crown. this thread will look rather daft otherwise!

I think more people should be getting crowns for their level creating. it's the point of the game after all. seems odd to me that if someone made a web page dedicated to sackboy they'd get a crown but not if they made 20 great levels.
2009-06-30 15:43:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096


Wow, congratulations. It's a huge honor to receive a crown and puts you in the group with a select few others. But from what I've seen, you definitely deserve it. 2009-06-30 15:44:00

Author:
BSprague
Posts: 2325


well I hope he has won a crown. this thread will look rather daft otherwise!

I think more people should be getting crowns for their level creating. it's the point of the game after all. seems odd to me that if someone made a web page dedicated to sackboy they'd get a crown but not if they made 20 great levels.

I agree. I have been all for people getting crowns for levels since the very beginning. My crown seems cheap because I didn't get it for a level .

And the little birdy who told me grant got a crown was grant. lol. So he's definitely got one, and I couldn't 'be happier for him, and for future creators who make quality levels!!!
2009-06-30 15:46:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Yeah I got the email this afternoon while I was having a bad day at work, the days got a lot better now

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, its very much appreciated.
2009-06-30 15:48:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


Congratulations! What a great way to make a bad day good!

Icey
2009-06-30 15:50:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057


I agree. I have been all for people getting crowns for levels since the very beginning. My crown seems cheap because I didn't get it for a level .

And the little birdy who told me grant got a crown was grant. lol. So he's definitely got one, and I couldn't 'be happier for him, and for future creators who make quality levels!!!

well your levels are good enough to warrant a crown so I think it's all good.
2009-06-30 15:54:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096


Congratulations Grantos!!

This is the first I heard of someone getting a crown just for their own personal levels.
( not related to contests or lbp-related levels )
2009-06-30 15:55:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173


In my haste to have a go at the system I forgot to congratulate grantos haha!

well done dude. much deserved.
2009-06-30 15:56:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096


In my haste to have a go at the system I forgot to congratulate grantos haha!

well done dude. much deserved.

hah hah hah. it's understandable! Having a go at the system is so much fun!
2009-06-30 15:58:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Great job! This series definately deserves it!2009-06-30 15:59:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430


Congratulations!

Its really nice to see that your work got the recognition it deserved
2009-06-30 15:59:00

Author:
Lady_Luck__777
Posts: 3458


Grant, do you mind if I call you Grant...thought that might have been your name, but wasn't sure.

The levels of yours that I've played are masterful creations, filled with all the little details that make a LittleBig statement about your character and devotion to creating quality.

This crown is a fitting and well deserved recognition. Congratulations Sir!
Rick
2009-06-30 16:01:00

Author:
RickRock_777
Posts: 1567


Yeah my names Grant! And I don't mind if anyone calls me that, it is my name after all

Thanks for the continued kind words everyone, it really is extremely appreciated
2009-06-30 16:03:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


hah hah hah. it's understandable! Having a go at the system is so much fun!

I like to stick it to the man if I get the chance
2009-06-30 16:04:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096


Wow, congrats! You definitely deserve to be crowned for your excellent series. I've played them all and they've inspired me to try to make better use of the 3 planes. Great work and congratulations!2009-06-30 16:13:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338


I like to stick it to the man if I get the chance

Two words: 7 Days.

And yet another reason that this crown is well-deserved. I couldn't "stick it to the man" in that level without Grant.
2009-06-30 16:13:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Congratulations! Your levels rock and it's awesome that MM has started to recognize them. We don't have to call you "your majesty" now - do we? 2009-06-30 16:17:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983


About time too.
Your levels are some of the best out there - congrats mate!
2009-06-30 16:17:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291


Well done mate well deserved.

Cheers QuozL
2009-06-30 16:21:00

Author:
QuozL
Posts: 921


Well done Grant. well deserved! Good to see all the hard work you put in being recognised!2009-06-30 16:30:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904


I sent the video for Siberia 1 AGES ago to them. The video is on Sony's UK LBP YouTube page now with a little comment by them, buried away on the left side half way down Lol. UK Little Big Planet Page (http://www.youtube.com/littlebigplanetuk)

Once again, thanks to all the posters that posted since I last thanked the posters before them
2009-06-30 16:34:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


One small step for a sack. One giant leap for sack-kind.2009-06-30 16:39:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Congrats. The Siberia series are some of the best levels I've played on LBP. This is much deserved.2009-06-30 16:43:00

Author:
lk9988
Posts: 1077


See, this is the kind of crown giving I support. Good on you, Gruntos.2009-06-30 16:45:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193


See, this is the kind of crown giving I support. Good on you, Gruntos.

Amen to that!
2009-06-30 16:54:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Congratulations on the Prize Crown, Grant. 2009-06-30 16:58:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420


Grats Grant. Maybe I should play your levels!2009-06-30 17:00:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391


Yeah, they need to give more crowns for awesome omega levels...

However, I did notice one thing on the workshop once... someone was saying the fansite leaders should get crowns, but Sam said something about how they want to only give crowns for "special" things... which I was confuzzled as to how spending hundereds of hours for nothing dealing with all of his and stuff isn't special, but taking a picture or whatever the makers of that awful podcast did to get one is. But yeah... different topic I guess...

Congrats Grantos... AGAIN :kz:
2009-06-30 17:01:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


Wow, congrats Gruntos! This one is definitely well deserved, those Siberia levels are some of the best in LBP. I hope this doesn't stop you from creating more awesome levels .2009-06-30 17:07:00

Author:
brnxblze
Posts: 1318


Congrats buddy. You're simply an excellent creator. You deserve this.

Media Molecule should announce their "crowning" on their website though. At least I am glad they are FINALLY starting to crown people with great levels.

.
2009-06-30 17:11:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901


Congrats! You really deserve it!2009-06-30 17:13:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266


W-w-w, wait, Gruntos made the Siberia levels? Holy crap you do deserve that crown 0__0'2009-06-30 17:14:00

Author:
KoRnDawwg
Posts: 1424


I'm over whelmed by the support from everyone, more so than actually winning the crown! Thanks to you all again!!!!

I think I'm wearing the thanks button out!!
2009-06-30 17:27:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


Wow... in the presence of so much royalty! I think I am getting woooozey!

Congratulations!! Most deserved!! That is such awesome news!

....So do we call you Your Majesty? or would "Your Sackness" suffice?
2009-06-30 17:39:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383


If Grant's anything like me, he'll just want to be called... Grant. ^_^

although, don't call me grant. Call me Sara! lol.
2009-06-30 17:39:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Congrats Grantos! Definitely well deserved. You're levels are some of the best.2009-06-30 17:42:00

Author:
hilightnotes
Posts: 1230


although, don't call me grant. Call me Sara! lol.

Nope, I'm gonna start calling you grant.
And since the name is taken now, I think I might start calling Grantos fluffers from now on.

Btw, have you received your crown already?
Post us some pictures to make us all envious.
2009-06-30 17:43:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173


Nope, I'm gonna start calling you grant. And since the name is taken now, I think I might start calling Grantos fluffers from now on.

Fluffers eh!! lol

I'm still at work at the moment, I can't download till I get home
2009-06-30 17:52:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


Fluffers and I will take some pictures when I get home from work and I can upload them tonight, lol. ^_^2009-06-30 17:57:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Fluffers and I will take some pictures when I get home from work and I can upload them tonight, lol. ^_^

Good plan Grant.
2009-06-30 17:59:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


Wow - Congrats man. You are an inspiring and prolific creator. I often wonder how you do it, and keep up a real job on the side. 2009-06-30 18:01:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878


Good plan Grant.

heh heh heh. brilliant. You know, though, now you're gonna have to change your psn and gamer tag to FluffersUK.
2009-06-30 18:02:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Congrats Grantos! Definitely deserving. I'm gonna go back and play Siberia again, just for this.


However, I did notice one thing on the workshop once... someone was saying the fansite leaders should get crowns, but Sam said something about how they want to only give crowns for "special" things... which I was confuzzled as to how spending hundereds of hours for nothing dealing with all of his and stuff isn't special, but taking a picture or whatever the makers of that awful podcast did to get one is. But yeah... different topic I guess...
Well, the issue is, if they gave away a crown to one (or two, or three) fansite(s) and everyone knew about it, then they'd have other fansite leaders clamoring for one. They'd also have a bunch of crummy "fansites" popping up, expecting a crown. That's the issue with that situation: if it did happen, the public at large wouldn't know about it because it would cause problems if they did.
2009-06-30 18:15:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729


Congrats Grantos! Definitely deserving. I'm gonna go back and play Siberia again, just for this.


Well, the issue is, if they gave away a crown to one (or two, or three) fansite(s) and everyone knew about it, then they'd have other fansite leaders clamoring for one. They'd also have a bunch of crummy "fansites" popping up, expecting a crown. That's the issue with that situation: if it did happen, the public at large wouldn't know about it because it would cause problems if they did.

I was more saying MM said they are giving it resourcefully, but then they're not... but, um, yeah... /sniped
2009-06-30 18:19:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


No-one does an ' walk over to the right, jump up, swing behind where you just came from and slide down through the floor in front of where you started' like Grant. : )

Congrats on the crown!
2009-06-30 19:16:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156


No-one does an ' walk over to the right, jump up, swing behind where you just came from and slide down through the floor in front of where you started' like Grant. : )

Congrats on the crown!


The most impressive thing is that despite how riddling that sounds...everyone knows exactly what you mean! haha
2009-06-30 19:34:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494


Well deserved if you ask me!
Grats m8 (or should i say Grantos? ) i've played some of your levels and they're great, well made great detail and some challenge put into it, now those are levels!
2009-06-30 19:52:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707


http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=540&pictureid=4715

There it is

My wife has taken a picture of sackboy and it now appears on her phone when i ring! Is she trying to tell me something, or very understanding? Thankfully i know its the later!!!!
2009-06-30 20:24:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


ooooohhhh - so shiny! btw, I love your new sentence under your username - I'm not married but I think my family thinks I'm cheating on them with LBP. Kudos to your wife for being so understanding We all benefit from her "letting" you make your awesome levels!2009-06-30 20:32:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983


A well deserved crown for one of our own

This should of happened ages ago
2009-06-30 20:33:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767


The most impressive thing is that despite how riddling that sounds...everyone knows exactly what you mean! haha

Agreed.
Very impressive level design throughout.
2009-06-30 20:37:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420


very many congrats, Grantos! You definitely deserved it for all your hard work on that series, not to mention the insane amount of backtracking you can put in! Can't wait to see what our newly crowned royalty churns out next with his mars level 2009-06-30 20:38:00

Author:
Burnvictim42
Posts: 3322


My wife has taken a picture of sackboy and it now appears on her phone when i ring! Is she trying to tell me something, or very understanding? Thankfully i know its the later!!!!

that's so adorable that she has it on her phone when you call! ^_^
2009-06-30 20:39:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Well he of most people deserves it!!!!!!!

GO GO Gruntos!

GO GO Gruntos!

GO GO Gruntos!
2009-06-30 20:49:00

Author:
blizzard_cool
Posts: 752


Cooooongratulations!2009-06-30 21:06:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914


Congrats indeed! Admittedly, I don't recall playing any of your levels as I create more than play... but your levels are now on my list of things to do. 2009-06-30 22:00:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737


Good job, man. It's nice to see a friend get something worthwhile out of all the work they put into the game.2009-06-30 23:55:00

Author:
Unknown User


Okay, guys, here are pictures from the "crownin' around" session that Grant, FullGorr and myself had after I got home from work today.

Some pictures I could not post due to their inappropriate nature. THANKS A LOT, FULLGORR!!!!!!!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/haleybrooks/APhoto_2-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/haleybrooks/APhoto_3-2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/haleybrooks/APhoto_4-1.jpg

ps - i had to cut off the bottoms of these photos because of what FullGorr did to my sackgirl. You can probably infer what he did.
2009-07-01 01:29:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


WOW great job Gruntos!! you've inspired me to make better levels... now i just gotta work on them.2009-07-01 05:59:00

Author:
Noremac469
Posts: 143


Congratulations man!2009-07-01 06:36:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112


Congratulations GrantosUK!
I love your levels and this crown is well deserved!
2009-07-01 08:32:00

Author:
Takelow
Posts: 1355


That's some nice pictures you posted there Grant and that shiny crown suits you very well, Fluffels!!

I "giggled" at the 2 bottom pictures, Fluffels and Fullgor looking down like that, especially on the second pic, makes them hilarious!!
2009-07-01 08:38:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173


Congradulations Grantos2009-07-01 09:28:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662


Gratz G! Welcome to the club. Have you gotten the info on all the perks? There's the 10% discount on all food and fuel purchases. One year of free HBO and and some buy one get one free coupons for the local pub.......teehee anyway cheers mate, you deserve it!2009-07-01 19:20:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564


Gratz G! Welcome to the club. Have you gotten the info on all the perks? There's the 10% discount on all food and fuel purchases. One year of free HBO and and some buy one get one free coupons for the local pub.......teehee anyway cheers mate, you deserve it!
Pub? Dude, you're from Idaho - they don't have pubs, they have sports bars (and potatoes).


Now where Grant lives.... there's pubs there!
2009-07-01 19:25:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430


lol at the pictures from xKappax. Put a smile on my face. Brilliant!
You all deserve crowns though for your great works
2009-07-01 19:30:00

Author:
Coxy224
Posts: 2645


Well done Grant! You certainly deserve it!

Especially for your awesome levels!
2009-07-01 21:38:00

Author:
FlameAtNight
Posts: 405


Congratulations on that crown, never played your levels yet, but this is obviously a good reason now! *heads off to PS3*

@kappa's pictures, lol! FULLGORR does nasty things like that
2009-07-02 03:45:00

Author:
AwesomePossum
Posts: 446


congrats! the crown is very amusing to show off, too!2009-07-02 06:47:00

Author:
kodymcq
Posts: 281


Well done Grantos! *waves arms around in LBP style dance! Swinging hips! Bouncing head!* Everyone join in! Congratulations!2009-07-02 09:58:00

Author:
noddle111
Posts: 174


LOL, blame NinjaMicWz, it was his original idea!2009-07-02 20:45:00

Author:
FULLGORR
Posts: 245


LOL, blame NinjaMicWz, it was his original idea!

after seeing the "baby kicking device" from the other day... well... i'm not surprised.
2009-07-02 20:47:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569


Lol nice pictures
And Congratz!
i fail at making levels...
Where did that tissue go....
2009-07-02 20:55:00

Author:
01philip01
Posts: 545


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