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Lab AssistantChuk_Chuk
http://i31.tinypic.com/axl4b6.jpgIts a medium length level with easy puzzles (i think anyway) and tricky sections. It takes about 10-14 mins to complete on your first play through. There are varies hidden prizes and a part of the level where i showcase some of the mechanics in my level.

Collect all prizes to get the tracker turret which follows the players using a mechanic that was based on an idea from Elijah1066. you can see the turrent in action near the end of the level.

The level is colour coded to make it easier for the players. You shoot red objects and grab green ones.
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Could you please give me feedback on what worked on the level and what didn't

more pictures can be found here http://forums.littlebigworkshop.com/lbp/board/message?board.id=promozone&message.id=28812&jump=true#M28812
Video of my level
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHVIJ7BxFss"]YouTube - [LB
Video review part 1
YouTube - LBP Review: Lab Assistant by Chuk_Chuk Part 1
Part 2 of the review
YouTube - LBP Review: Lab Assistant by Chuk_Chuk Part 2		2009-08-02 19:25:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

any feedback would be very useful2009-08-03 11:25:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

Hi and welcome to the greatest forum on the LittleBigPlanet.

I'll check this out asap.

Oh by the way do you know you put 'turrent'. I'm guessing you mean 'turret' ?		2009-08-03 11:28:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

oops my spelling sucks. and thank you for the warm welcome2009-08-03 12:51:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

i have now added a video of my level. Thanks to zim1985 for the video2009-08-05 09:47:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

Wow, this looks really well down, I will give this one a shot.
The video helped a lot to captivate interest.
Actually, if I enter a self-promoting thread and I find bland and empty, I'm not really convinced to play the level.		2009-08-05 10:18:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Ok will make sure in future i add videos.2009-08-05 12:19:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

Just add pics even if you have not a video.
I'll try your level when I get back home.		2009-08-05 12:29:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

okay. is it best if i put the photos in my post or link them2009-08-05 12:44:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

Hi . I've played your level again and here is my feedback

Pros :

Great design

Good mechanisms

Good use of the layers. I particularly liked the part where you open up the way with the grill decoration stuck on that disappears. That looked great and worked really well.

Nicely hidden bubbles and prizes

Cons :

Very hard in a couple of places and virtually impossible to ace

Some really bad camera angles. Especially at the part with the X shaped sponges. I kept falling in the gas because I just couldn't judge the first jump properly. A perfect side on view is always a necessity in my opinion for sections like that.

It was also very difficult to see where you were or the danger coming when going up the slope with the electric logs. It was impossible to see at the very top because some speech obstructed the view and I couldn't see anything. I was just very lucky that the logs jammed and stopped coming down so I could get as close as possible and then take a leap of faith over them right at the top.

Overall :

Great level and fun to play and one I would definitely keep replaying. I gave it 4:star: and brilliant tag. Would have been 5:star: if it weren't for those camera angles and those electric logs.

By the way it's best to put photos in the actual post. Take a look at my Sheriff Sack post and see how I did it.		2009-08-05 12:47:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

mistervista are you talking about the second part of the logs with the electric walls in the way because there is only 2 speech bubbles in the level

Fixed the camera angles and changed the condition for gaining the sack tracker		2009-08-05 13:03:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

mistervista are you talking about the second part of the logs with the electric walls in the way because there is only 2 speech bubbles in the level

Fixed the camera angles and changed the condition for gaining the sack tracker

Yes possibly. I can't remember exactly what it said but as I went up the final slope it was right over where the logs come out at the top left of the screen so I couldn't see if one was coming or not.

I'll play it again and see if it happens again. If it does I'll try to remember what it says.		2009-08-05 13:37:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

i have posted part 1 of a video review by goocubsgo2. sorry part 2 isn't out yet but will post it when it ready.
I will be fixing the switches in my level as soon as my bro's turn is up.		2009-08-10 16:18:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108

I had great fun playing your level today. The gameplay was very varied and challenging. Good design too. I really enjoyed the puzzles and the hidden areas. I don't think I've found them all yet, which is a good reason for replaying...again.

I nearly gave up on the tracker (spent a lot of time scrunched up in that small entrance way thinking unprintable thoughts!) but a kamikaze approach eventually paid off ? lol!

Five :star: and a heart. Waiting eagerly but with some trepidation for the next chapter!		2009-08-10 23:13:00

Author:
shropshirelass
Posts: 1455

I played this a few days ago and I'm so behind on my feedback. I'm sorry.

Overall it's a fun and very long level. Nice VR look to it and the challenges are pretty hard in some spots. I didn't have any specific areas I had trouble with but sometimes the camera was a bit off in terms of where I needed to be heading. I can't recall exact areas I just remember thinking that it was sort of annoying at points.

The one thing I did notice is that as the level progressed I could see you getting better as a creator. The second half is much more fun and challenging. The setup is more complex and much cleaner in terms of craftsmanship too. It's a great thing to see in a creator. Makes me want to see the next level they design.

I gave it 4 stars and hearted it because it was fun and I can see your really making an effort to improve your skills. Thanks for sharing it!		2009-08-10 23:56:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

thanks for the feedback everyone. I will work on my camera angles skills for my next level.
i've posted part 2 of the review		2009-08-11 11:39:00

Author:
Chuk_Chuk
Posts: 108


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