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GOTY - The 18 creators?

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I'm just as interested as anyone probably is to find out who else got to make one of the 18 levels in the GOTY edition. So, here's a handy list of the ones we know so far:

jump_button
gevurah22
rz22g
Nuclearfish
Cstrfrk
geosautus
x-nobody-x
aardsy
Blorf
Foofles

Anyone got any ideas who the others could be?		2009-08-19 11:53:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

Geosautus!!!! World of Colour 2.0 anyone?
Oooh and gevurah! Yay!
Aardsy did Prism Prison, right?

I don't know of anyone else, but thanks for posting this 		2009-08-19 12:01:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Thanks for the list. On another note, Geosautus is making a level?:eek: Maybe that's what he's been doing all this time. Seems that he hasn't stopped playing LBP after all.2009-08-19 13:46:00

Author:
lk9988
Posts: 1077

Im suspecting Teebonesy.

I mean, his levels seem to be liked by Mm since one of them was in the '1 Million Levels' video.

Plus he has just started to become active around here again....coincidence?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......		2009-08-19 14:02:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477

Not Teebonesy. He just sent me a message last night and we were talking about the goty edition for a while.

He should be there though. his levels are incredible.

My suspicions are that it's people that SONY found, because they're the ones that are involved in this. If my suspicions are right, they probably found most of these people through littlebigworkshop and their blog.

Some of the people who are already on this list are so good, that they probably found them through sheer word of mouth though.

how about the libidius guy? could he be one?

I wonder if someone like Rayvolution would be on this list? He seemed to be pretty big over at workshop.		2009-08-19 14:08:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Wexfordian (keeping it a secret)
NinjaMicWZ
AAAlone
jackofcourse (keeping it a secret)
mdaj
poms
Dr_Vab
FeistyFrog
biddle666

maybe they're possibilities.		2009-08-19 14:15:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Is anyone else a little jealous of these extremely lucky folks? Not like I have room to complain or anything. 2009-08-19 14:18:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

How could jackofcourse have made another level over the past few month? He has been releasing one after another lately.

I wouldn't have mind creating one for MM, but I suppose there are many creators better than me. :-)		2009-08-19 14:19:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

I don't think jack is one of them, unfortunately. I don't think ninja is, either, but I could be wrong.2009-08-19 14:20:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

mmnnnnn...... I have no idea who could be on the list2009-08-19 14:45:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904

What about the guy who did Tube Racer? Something in that video looked a lot like Tube Racer. Also, what about Qugz?2009-08-19 14:51:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

What about candyk? No doubt the best creator ever IMO.2009-08-19 14:56:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I was one of them.2009-08-19 14:59:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

ah, yes. Are you the one who won that one contest, dsgeeno1? or am I thinking of someone else? Either way, congrats!2009-08-19 15:01:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Yes, he won the contest.
Congrats! 		2009-08-19 15:04:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Just Fibbing I only wish I was a part of this


Is anyone else a little jealous of these extremely lucky folks? Not like I have room to complain or anything.

Youre not the only one trust me


Sorry for lying Congrats to the 18, they have sealed their place in lbp history.
Ps yeah I won the contest...so I guess I should'nt feel jealous....ohhh but I do		2009-08-19 15:09:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

Oooooh! *hates you*

j/k

Still 9 to find then...		2009-08-19 15:11:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Hah hah hah. that was actually a pretty funny joke. I got on sony's blog for the crown animation, so I shouldn't be jealous either . I'm actually quite happy for these people and happy that individual creators are actually getting such press for their talent. ^_^2009-08-19 15:16:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Hah hah hah. that was actually a pretty funny joke. I got on sony's blog for the crown animation, so I shouldn't be jealous either . I'm actually quite happy for these people and happy that individual creators are actually getting such press for their talent. ^_^

I remember your animation, good stuff! You got a reeeallly high pitched voice lol!		2009-08-19 15:23:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

Lol, well, I don't really have a high pitched voice, but I can make it high pitched. That's pretty much the extent of my "voice acting abilities"

Edit: By the way. Add Foofles to the list.		2009-08-19 15:28:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Wexfordian (keeping it a secret)
NinjaMicWZ
AAAlone
jackofcourse (keeping it a secret)
mdaj
poms
Dr_Vab
FeistyFrog
biddle666

maybe they're possibilities.

I'm affraid I'm not one of them. Thanks for thinking of me anyway		2009-08-19 16:38:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

To help with the speculation, we were first contacted by Sony around March time (I think, it was so long ago I can't remember). So it probably won't be anyone who didn't make very much before then.

If they had chosen people now, the quality of levels is so much higher, there's no way I'd have been chosen. I'm still suprised that I was.		2009-08-19 16:38:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

what is mm paying them2009-08-19 16:48:00

Author:
deboerdave
Posts: 384

How about xkappax?

(lul world of farts)		2009-08-19 16:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

I only know two people on that list...2009-08-19 16:51:00

Author:
KoRnDawwg
Posts: 1424

xkappax has already posted several times...although granted she never actually said she wasn't one...2009-08-19 16:51:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

To help with the speculation, we were first contacted by Sony around March time (I think, it was so long ago I can't remember). So it probably won't be anyone who didn't make very much before then.

If they had chosen people now, the quality of levels is so much higher, there's no way I'd have been chosen. I'm still suprised that I was.

LOL... I feel the same. My levels are so ordinary and simple. I see levels out there that you can tell the creator put tons of thought into it. Its no secret my tank is the only thing that got me considered and now there are lots of tanks out there that exceed mine.

Still though I was glad to do it.

Any of the 18 here that will be in Valley Village, CA this Sat? (Aug 22)		2009-08-19 16:53:00

Author:
rz22g
Posts: 340

Why is no one considering the possibility of some unknown, albeit genius, Japanese creator out there? Many of them could surely make some levels for this...2009-08-19 16:54:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

what is mm paying them

Cake. Lots of cake. 		2009-08-19 16:54:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

How about xkappax?


I'm not one. I kinda feel bad about myself because of that. I got chosen by mm along with 3 others to make something for the beta though. ^_^		2009-08-19 16:55:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Looks like I've been found out. :o2009-08-19 16:56:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

The world needs to know that you and all your glorious foofledom will be in GOTY.

Also, nuclearfish, the cake is a lie. sorry.		2009-08-19 16:57:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Which creators were standig out with their levels in March?

Yamame
wexfordian
dan_e2040

I think this 3 could be in the list		2009-08-19 17:01:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

Darn, you beat me to it.

This was a triumph...		2009-08-19 17:01:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Thank you for thinking of me but unfortunately I wasn't asked. They knew I would cost too much

From the people that were picked so far it looks like people who had popular levels even before march. remember, even though people were asked in march, sony would have to have picked these people well in advance before asking them.		2009-08-19 17:07:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904

I think the list would be a lot different if they were picked now, seeing how lbp changes and evolves so much. Wex, you'd definitely be on that list. So would gruntos and jackofcourse. Not to mention many others here.2009-08-19 17:10:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

All I know is that I'm really jealous of any of those creators that's for sure.

What they live right now simply is my dream and as a person working for being level designer in real life, it hurts to obviously not being noticed by anybody.

It really makes you think along the lines: "Well, do I suck? Should I re-orient my career in plumbery?".

2009-08-19 17:14:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Funny you mention that. I was chatting with johnee last night and he has been a self employed builder since he was 16 right up until a few months ago!

Im delighted for him and he really deserves it. Hes a really nice guy as well as a greator designer.

It also goes to show MM are willing to overlook qualifications etc and judge a person on the quality of their work.

I think we would all love the opertunity to do something official for MM, so all we can do is be happy for the great people who have been asked already and keep trying to improve our own work in the meantime.

Quality always shines though in the end 		2009-08-19 17:20:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904

What about O-tera? wasn't he spotlighted or something by MM awhile back2009-08-19 17:21:00

Author:
Shris
Posts: 126

that's very true, wex.

And you guys all have to remember that these people were chosen back then and lbp was actuallly a very different place back then. I know I was struggling TERRIBLY back then to get any sort of recognition. Also, lbpcentral is a lot more in the public eye than it was back then. Creators here were generally wonderful back in march, but not as widely recognized as some of the people from workshop.

I will say this though, if you guys want something to make you feel better: Even though the goty edition has already had creators chosen for it, all hope is not lost. Afterall, I was chosen by media molecule to do something for them back in june, and so was grant, jackofcourse and ninjamicwz.

If I was chosen to do something like that, then ANYTHING is possible. There will be other chances for littlebigfame, trust me! ^_^

and yes, otera is probably a possibility.		2009-08-19 17:26:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Why? Your levels are awsim, I hearted all your levels. 2009-08-19 17:28:00

Author:
Unknown User

that's very true, wex.

And you guys all have to remember that these people were chosen back then and lbp was actuallly a very different place back then. I know I was struggling TERRIBLY back then to get any sort of recognition. Also, lbpcentral is a lot more in the public eye than it was back then. Creators here were generally wonderful back in march, but not as widely recognized as some of the people from workshop.

I will say this though, if you guys want something to make you feel better: Even though the goty edition has already had creators chosen for it, all hope is not lost. Afterall, I was chosen by media molecule to do something for them back in june, and so was grant, jackofcourse and ninjamicwz.

If I was chosen to do something like that, then ANYTHING is possible. There will be other chances for littlebigfame, trust me! ^_^

and yes, otera is probably a possibility.

You're one of the 18 levels?? Jackofcourse too??

And I understand it's not the same now as it was back in March but i'm here since November. What about unlucky and eternal underground creators like me heh?
Seriously I really feel bad today :/

.		2009-08-19 17:29:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

no no no. We're not. We got asked to do something else. For the beta! But my point was that MM and Sony will probably continue picking people to make levels for them. They'll continue spotlighting people. All hope is not lost!

I feel bad, too, Ranger. I feel bad too. But I'm trying to put a positive spin on it. Have faith. Things have gotten so much better for creators since then.		2009-08-19 17:33:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

You're one of the 18 levels?? Jackofcourse too??

And I understand it's not the same now as it was back in March but i'm here since November. What about unlucky and eternal underground creators like me heh?
Seriously I really feel bad today :/

.
No, xkappax, Jackofcourse, Ninja, and Grantos are not of the 18. They were asked to do something for MM that is totally unrelated and you may not get to see.... (well, we'll see)

As for feeling bad - Only 18 were chosen. Out of the thousands of creators on earth, 18. So, don't feel bad.		2009-08-19 17:34:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Seriously I really feel bad today :/

.

You might not. You have done incredible levels and a lot of people here know it!
And as Ccubbage said, there is only 18 choosen creators....		2009-08-19 17:42:00

Author:
Takelow
Posts: 1355

To help with the speculation, we were first contacted by Sony around March time (I think, it was so long ago I can't remember). So it probably won't be anyone who didn't make very much before then.

If they had chosen people now, the quality of levels is so much higher, there's no way I'd have been chosen. I'm still suprised that I was.

Yes, I was contacted in late March. I also feel similar, but I gave it my all and am really happy with the level. I'm sure that others will really enjoy it, and I really hope it inspires people to create fun things. I'd love to play them.		2009-08-19 17:43:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

All I know is that I'm really jealous of any of those creators that's for sure.

What they live right now simply is my dream and as a person working for being level designer in real life, it hurts to obviously not being noticed by anybody.

It really makes you think along the lines: "Well, do I suck? Should I re-orient my career in plumbery?".




I know how you feel Ranger. I'm also trying my best to get into the games industry, and something like this would of been a dream opportunity for me. I know I won a world trip, and that is seriously a once in a life time sort of thing which I am extremely excited about and gratefull for but I would swap that for a job at Mm in a heartbeat (I'm sure my gf would have something to say about that though!) , I work as a IT technician...People always think its great to know what you want to do in life...and it is except that everyday that youre not doing what you want to be doing...is difficult to say the least. These creators have achieved something great and I'm sure they all deserve and appreciate it		2009-08-19 17:44:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

While It'd be great to design levels, but I am an animator and comic book artist. I got my animation smack dab on the front page of sony's blog. Several thousand views later, I have ABSOLUTELY no reason to complain.

Everyone wants to be littlebigfamous, and I understand that. As far as fame in that game goes, I know that if you want that sort of thing, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to the game. I've almost been playing a year. In the beginning, I couldn't get ANYONE to notice me and it was AWFUL. While I'm far from "famous", the community has completely changed, and grown, and people eventually started to play my levels and watch my animation.

Ranger, your levels just keep getting better and better, so don't you dare give up. You'll get there, I have confidence in you. You've struggled for too long and worked too hard.		2009-08-19 17:50:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Well, you guys are somehow cheering me up a bit but just imagine my position right now. I'm sitting at my desk, here at Ubisoft Montreal. It's lunch break for us right now. Assassin's Creed 2's QA.

I AM working in the industry right now, I just want to change departments. It seems to be hard to do so even internally. Not that I was counting on LBP to help me have some recognition and then use it for change departments here but that certainly wouldn't hurt either.

Now you see 18 plumbers out there (lol, j/k) getting recognised in a totally cool way just by pure talent. Ok well, X-nobody-X got recognised too but there are exceptions to every rule right?

(x-nobody-x could probably be a level artist in real life though, in all honesty he can pull nice visuals)

.		2009-08-19 17:51:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Just like anything else, this was all about being in the right place at the right time. The people who were chosen were in the spotlight at that moment. If you wave yourself under sony's nose enough, perhaps they'll eventually notice and say "hey, look at this guy!" ^_^

Also, you might be surprised to know this, but even x-nobody-x had to beg for plays on littlebigworkshop in the beginning.		2009-08-19 17:53:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Just like anything else, this was all about being in the right place at the right time. The people who were chosen were in the spotlight at that moment. If you wave yourself under sony's nose enough, perhaps they'll eventually notice and say "hey, look at this guy!" ^_^

I would really need to follow the "attention whore 101" class. I dunno wich school is giving such class though

.		2009-08-19 17:54:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

Speaking of attention whores, I guess nobody liked my infinite link joke... sorry if it infuriated anyone. 2009-08-19 18:16:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

lol an infinite link joke that's what it was I thought my computer just screwed up 2009-08-19 18:22:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

lol an infinite link joke that's what it was I thought my computer just screwed up

Me too lol

Congrats to whoever the 18 are anyway 		2009-08-19 18:50:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

All you budding creators who feel bad for not being picked and are thinking 'No way...I thought I was in the top 18 best creators'...

Do not worry, if x-nobody-x was asked then it is fair to say they definitely weren't picked on talent or skill haha

I can safely remove any speculation on myself being part of it too. If people were chosen back in March then I only had Flaming Timberland 1 and 2 out then and was still pretty much unknown.

I still wouldn't consider myself to be that well known now, I'm only known on here and LBW really...I'm definitely unknown to Mm anyway... haha		2009-08-19 19:09:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

For what it's worth, I think x-nobody-x is a pretty darned good creator, too. I loved his house level. One of my favorites.

I think the people on the list are skilled enough, but I think the problem is that because of how fast this game is evolving, some of the people who were considered outstanding back then and chosen for GOTY have, several months later, been surpassed by someone far more talented. And, for some on the list of 18, that is not the case, and they are still creating and turning out wonderful work. Five months from now, there could be someone who is 2,000,000 times better than anyone on these forums right now. It just has to do with the nature of this game.

And this is not a slight against any person on the list. I find you all to be very talented in your own right.		2009-08-19 19:47:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Speaking of that, I intend to start work on something again soon.. I know it's been a while.2009-08-19 19:51:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

You should, foofles. Your last one was outstanding. Definitely your best.2009-08-19 19:54:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Thanks... I'm going to go for a much different theme this time. Not sure if I'll keep the bunnies in, but we'll see!

No surprise, the GOTY will have some bunnies.		2009-08-19 19:58:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I want kitties this time.2009-08-19 20:00:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

This could be out topic, but wouldn?t it be a good a idea that MM released a Blue ray with ?The best 70 online levels? level 1, level 2? every X time, giving some $ to the creators?
I?d love to have in a disc most of my preferred user levels?
I?d run to buy it.		2009-08-19 20:04:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

I`d just play them online for free.2009-08-19 20:05:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096

Yeah, but it's not the same.
It could have some extras... I don't know, just an idea		2009-08-19 20:08:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

Yeah, but it's not the same.
It could have some extras... I don't know, just an idea
Yeah, such as a picture of poms next to his level!
2009-08-19 20:11:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

If I was featured, the disk mine was on would come with a lifesize rocket cheetah.2009-08-19 20:14:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Yeah, such as a picture of poms next to his level!


Nooooo!!... that would make the sales sink like the titanic		2009-08-19 20:22:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

Im surprised nobody has mentioned Ciao_PSN, his last level was a Mario one and that was quite a few months ago. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he had gotten picked.

Also, how about Wyth? ... he made those Jack McSetback (I think that's what they are called) levels awhile back and hasn't done anything since then. I remember him saying the new Jack McSetback level would be out by June/July.... nothing so far...


Btw, I'm pretty ****** that geosautus is part of that group, I have been looking forward to another level from him for months and I'm pretty sad that they are only going to be on the disk =[ .... Besides, you could say he is the only Great creator from that list.		2009-08-19 20:49:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

Im surprised nobody has mentioned Ciao_PSN, his last level was a Mario one and that was quite a few months ago. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he had gotten picked.

Also, how about Wyth? ... he made those Jack McSetback (I think that's what they are called) levels awhile back and hasn't done anything since then. I remember him saying the new Jack McSetback level would be out by June/July.... nothing so far...


Btw, I'm pretty ****** that geosautus is part of that group, I have been looking forward to another level from him for months and I'm pretty sad that they are only going to be on the disk =[ .... Besides, you could say he is the only Great creator from that list.
I wouldn't say he's the only great creator from that list - maybe the highest profile (although I would say gevurah22 (David Dino) is pretty darn high profile and much better for hardcore gamers)

I think ALL the authors so far on the list are great creators. To this day I've played Blorf's Metal Revolution more than any other level in LittleBigPlanet (and I've held the high score for over 6 months).		2009-08-19 20:55:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

I wouldn't say he's the only great creator from that list - maybe the highest profile (although I would say gevurah22 (David Dino) is pretty darn high profile and much better for hardcore gamers)

I think ALL the authors so far on the list are great creators. To this day I've played Blorf's Metal Revolution more than any other level in LittleBigPlanet (and I've held the high score for over 6 months).

His levels are pretty outdated compared to new ones. And I'll have to try out Metal Revolution =]


.....I'm still trying think of creators of had great levels out around March...hmm how about the Japanese guy who made the Shark levels??		2009-08-19 21:00:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

His levels are pretty outdated compared to new ones. And I'll have to try out Metal Revolution =]


.....I'm still trying think of creators of had great levels out around March...hmm how about the Japanese guy who made the Shark levels??
gevurah22's Contra level is pretty incredible, and his Mobile Suit Armorboy level has some fantastic mechanics (plus fighting the serpent in Azure Palace never really gets old for me).

I agree he hasn't come out with a huge amount, but talent-wise he's excellent. To me, a great creator is more about how much impact the levels have more than the quantity. But then, greatness is certainly subjective.		2009-08-19 21:06:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Wexfordian (keeping it a secret)
NinjaMicWZ
AAAlone
jackofcourse (keeping it a secret)
mdaj
poms
Dr_Vab
FeistyFrog
biddle666

maybe they're possibilities.

Nope I'm not one of them. Back in March not a single one of my levels even had 1,000 plays.

Maybe feistyfrog (Dinosaur Island) may be one of the 18 though. He hasn't created a level in quite a while.		2009-08-19 22:24:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134

Someone mentioned that Sony may have had more to do with the pickins, meaning that people with higher profiles at the Workshop and blog may have stood a better chance. That sounds quite plausible to me.

Does anyone know exactly how these guys are getting paid? Is it a flat fee or royalties? I'm imagining a flat fee, I highly doubt Sony would want to pony up points for what they probably view as "free content". But it would be fair. How cool would it be if the community creators continued to receive checks in the mail as long as the game continued to sell?

Anyway, I'm extremely bummed that i won't be able to play these levels. I ain't buying no game of the year edition! I've got the game! I paid 70 bucks for it! I really hope that these levels become widely available after some time. Otherwise I guess I'll have to just "experience" them through youtube videos.

Although, if I find out that the creators are receiving royalties, I might reconsider and buy a disc just so's I can put a few more pennies in their pockets.		2009-08-19 22:30:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I'd like to think that the 18 levels would come out eventually as a level pack.

Even if we had to pay for the pack, it would be better than buying the GOTY version for them.
I can't see us never having access to these levels and it would be suicide by SONY/MM to kick their loyal followers of the game down like that.		2009-08-19 22:42:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

All you budding creators who feel bad for not being picked and are thinking 'No way...I thought I was in the top 18 best creators'...


I doubt any of us feel that way. I personally have nothing against any of the people on the list, if Mm picked them then they deserve to be there. Just saying I would of liked to have been a part of that...not saying I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A PART OF THAT!		2009-08-19 22:51:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

I doubt any of us feel that way. I personally have nothing against any of the people on the list, if Mm picked them then they deserve to be there. Just saying I would of liked to have been a part of that...not saying I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A PART OF THAT!

Yeah I didn't mean it quite so literally. I was just commenting on a few people being a bit bummed that they're not part of it. That alone implies that they think they deserve to have been picked, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that.

No one is taking anything away from the people that were picked, of course they deserve to be there. That being said, it doesn't mean others aren't allowed to think they're good enough to have been chosen too. After all, greatness is subjective 		2009-08-19 22:55:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

That being said, it doesn't mean others aren't allowed to think they're good enough to have been chosen too. After all, greatness is subjective

Oh ofcourse I totally agree, I think I'm good enough and I'm sure alot of you feel the same way about yourselves. That's only natural. Just wanted to point out that me wanting be a part of it is in no way related to the named creators just that its my desire to become a games designer so naturally this would have meant alot to me.		2009-08-19 23:13:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

Well what other well known creators do we know of that we haven't asked?

Only one i can think of that hasn't been mentioned on here is Darkness_Bear		2009-08-19 23:29:00

Author:
JKthree
Posts: 1125

Well what other well known creators do we know of that we haven't asked?

Only one i can think of that hasn't been mentioned on here is Darkness_Bear

I can't believe I didn't think about him, he was a Comic Con at the Lbp booth so Im guessing he and MM have a relationship, he also has a crown so you never know....		2009-08-19 23:32:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

I can't believe I didn't think about him, he was a Comic Con at the Lbp booth so Im guessing he and MM have a relationship, he also has a crown so you never know....

You're both right. There's no way he's not involved...can't believe I didn't think of him either		2009-08-19 23:37:00

Author:
dsgeeno1
Posts: 76

Someone mentioned that Sony may have had more to do with the pickins, meaning that people with higher profiles at the Workshop and blog may have stood a better chance. That sounds quite plausible to me.

That may have been the case. But I think it also probably had a lot to do with MM picks and stuff (which my levels never were, but I had one in the news section in the game). Looking at the list most if not all the creators there had a level featured by MM in some way.

And Darkness_bear... he has to be one of them,		2009-08-20 00:02:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

How about MonkeyButler? He's the creator of the Silent Hill level (his only level).... I don't remeber exactly which month but I know that a couple months ago a locked level popped on his planet... It's remained locked ever since....2009-08-20 00:17:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

How about MonkeyButler? He's the creator of the Silent Hill level (his only level).... I don't remeber exactly which month but I know that a couple months ago a locked level popped on his planet... It's remained locked ever since....

They say that for the Game of the Year levels, Sony locks the creators' souls up inside the very levels they're creating... So when you see a locked level mysteriously popping up on someone's moon... *shudder*

I heard that when you play his Silent Hill level, you hear a whisper in the air... nobody is sure exactly what it says, but some have heard "help me... game of the year... trapped... heeelp..."		2009-08-20 00:52:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I can't believe I didn't think about him, he was a Comic Con at the Lbp booth so Im guessing he and MM have a relationship, he also has a crown so you never know....


When was the last time he published a level?		2009-08-20 02:57:00

Author:
Reef1978
Posts: 527

When was the last time he published a level?

Hmm... I wish I knew the answer to that, I know he published his 2 level Pirate series earlier this year I just don't know which month. But I'm pretty sure it was before April.

@ Teebonesy, LOL		2009-08-20 04:52:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

I have a feeling AntonioLadrillo and JackIsBack999 are two of the lucky 18. Their piramides and Pixalation 1.0 levels respectively were both MM Picks not to mention both featured heavily in the 1 Million Levels ad.

Personally, I hope sickivionky got chosen. TRIAL of SEASONS part 1 remains one of my favourite levels to this day, but despite being a MM Pick still remains relatively unknown. He shows enormous potential and I think he deserves more attention.

Other possibilities:

dan_e2040
thekillermiller
TripleTremelo		2009-08-20 05:04:00

Author:
EVOin3D
Posts: 91

Why isn't xkappax on there? she makes amazing levels.2009-08-20 09:08:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

Why isn't xkappax on there? she makes amazing levels.

I had a pretty dreadful day yesterday at work, and woke up today feeling rotten. Thanks for saying that and making my day a little brighter. That was really nice of you. ^_^		2009-08-20 12:06:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

How about MonkeyButler?

MonkeyButler? Would have been a coincidence if he'd made that PSN before E3, no?


IPersonally, I hope sickivionky got chosen.

While I agree with you, it's quite unlikely. He hasn't signed on for ages 		2009-08-20 15:25:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I had a pretty dreadful day yesterday at work, and woke up today feeling rotten. Thanks for saying that and making my day a little brighter. That was really nice of you. ^_^

Well it's true!

And your animations and comics are pretty cool too		2009-08-23 17:22:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

Man, I love this community! Thank you!2009-08-23 17:27:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Does anyone know if these levels will give us new materials/objects, etc?2009-08-23 17:47:00

Author:
Lady_Luck__777
Posts: 3458

Does anyone know if these levels will give us new materials/objects, etc?

No I try asking for Costume's at the end of levels of the creators own picking XD but fail well I had to try did't I?		2009-08-23 18:20:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014

There's nothing in the levels that you couldn't already make yourself. I think we had to submit them just as the Monster Kit was released, so we used everything before that. Some of the levels porbably give away some prizes (but mine doesn't).


Also, DarknessBear is not one of the 18. Surprising, eh?		2009-08-23 19:59:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

There's nothing in the levels that you couldn't already make yourself. I think we had to submit them just as the Monster Kit was released, so we used everything before that. Some of the levels porbably give away some prizes (but mine doesn't).


Also, DarknessBear is not one of the 18. Surprising, eh?

Did you ask him? If he really isn't part of the 18 that truelly is surprising. Of all the guesses I had I would have put my money on him =P


....Anyone else got anymore guesses? How about Geppa? He hasn't done anything since his last Dinosaur level.		2009-08-23 21:15:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

wexfordian?
he is a good creator		2009-08-23 21:18:00

Author:
Unknown User

Some of the levels porbably give away some prizes (but mine doesn't).

Mine does. They are a mix of mostly scenery and gameplay devices encountered in the level, so you can use the pieces in building your own. I wonder if they'll go in the "community objects" section or not?		2009-08-24 13:14:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

I have a feeling AntonioLadrillo and JackIsBack999 are two of the lucky 18. Their piramides and Pixalation 1.0 levels respectively were both MM Picks not to mention both featured heavily in the 1 Million Levels ad.

Personally, I hope sickivionky got chosen. TRIAL of SEASONS part 1 remains one of my favourite levels to this day, but despite being a MM Pick still remains relatively unknown. He shows enormous potential and I think he deserves more attention.

Other possibilities:

dan_e2040
thekillermiller
TripleTremelo


Yay, I was mentioned. I didn't get chosen (god, I wish) but I was hoping I'd be mentioned, makes me feel better. Just cause if MM had picked me, I'd have devoted every waking second to making the best level I could possibly do...

I actually have been contacted by the people who contacted the 18, but this was more recently, and they just wanted to ask me some questions about LBP and gaming in general.		2009-08-24 13:49:00

Author:
TripleTremelo
Posts: 490

hmm..., barb marley or maybe even jaeyden?

misty.		2009-08-24 14:28:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

I made a level for them. I meen ive never made a good level in my life but i stepped it up for the GOTY edition LOL just kidding.2009-08-24 15:08:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662

hmm..., barb marley or maybe even jaeyden?

misty.
Jaeyden would be awesome.... but he probably would have told me (or I'd be upset if he didn't )

That guys a level-building machine!		2009-08-24 15:14:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

There's nothing in the levels that you couldn't already make yourself. I think we had to submit them just as the Monster Kit was released, so we used everything before that. Some of the levels porbably give away some prizes (but mine doesn't).


Also, DarknessBear is not one of the 18. Surprising, eh?

curious did they pay you guys?

that would suck if they didnt, and they are using you guys as a marketing angle.

i might only get the game of the year edition if i knew those guys were getting a piece of the action also		2009-08-24 15:15:00

Author:
deboerdave
Posts: 384

Jaeyden would be awesome.... but he probably would have told me (or I'd be upset if he didn't )

That guys a level-building machine!

Well, he's low-fi since some times...

.		2009-08-24 15:16:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

curious did they pay you guys?

that would suck if they didnt, and they are using you guys as a marketing angle.

i might only get the game of the year edition if i knew those guys were getting a piece of the action also

One of them told me they get paid, don't know if I should say who or how much though, but they were compensated.		2009-08-25 15:03:00

Author:
TripleTremelo
Posts: 490

One of them told me they get paid, don't know if I should say who or how much though, but they were compensated.
I would be surprised if they actually were getting paid
(with "paid" i mean money, not some sort of "compensation")

misty.		2009-08-25 15:09:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

One of them told me they get paid, don't know if I should say who or how much though, but they were compensated.

thats good to hear. Would hate it if they only got some exclusive dlc		2009-08-25 15:57:00

Author:
deboerdave
Posts: 384

I'd be suprised if they didn't get paid. A commercial company outsourcing talent to produce work for a commercial product that it intends to sell to the public for profit... I'd expect them to be paying the contractors.

Anyway, I speculated on a different thread that there would be a non-disclosure on the financial arrangements and Blorf confirmed that to be the case. This suggests to me that they were paid and quite likely they were paid differing amounts (or maybe I am being too cynical on the latter part of that )		2009-08-25 16:22:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

is Qugz in it? he made the levels Maxed out and Maxed out 22009-08-25 17:22:00

Author:
LEW_jeane
Posts: 46

Wexfordian (keeping it a secret)
NinjaMicWZ
AAAlone
jackofcourse (keeping it a secret)
mdaj
poms
Dr_Vab
FeistyFrog
biddle666

maybe they're possibilities.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I'm not on the list. It's a good thing really because I've been seriously blocked while working on my next two levels. Can't make any progress at all...		2009-08-25 17:38:00

Author:
AAAlone
Posts: 71

i was also told that they got paid, by two of the creators. They did not disclose, nor were they allowed to disclose how much. Which is understandable.2009-08-25 18:08:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Yeah it`s nobody`s business but their own how much they got paid really. Not that anyone asked of course, just saying.2009-08-25 19:57:00

Author:
Matt 82
Posts: 1096

Mm dont want us to say and not somthing ill talk about but I would had done it for free I just feel lucky to had been picked ^^2009-08-25 20:23:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014

But.... it's fun to chat about things that aren't really our business and that we don't know anything about, and that we aren't really supposed to know....2009-08-25 20:51:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Honestly, the fair thing would be to give you guys some royalty points. Keep getting checks in the mail. That would be awesome.

I imagine it was a flat fee though. I hope they were able to throw you somewhere in the neighborhood of $500. Scratch your ear if that's correct. Rub your nose if it's incorrect.

*ahem*		2009-08-25 21:27:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

well we got pay for doing a beta level to show them what we was going to do, then some more to make it all how we wanted it to be for them to test.

Mm tested and tested told us to fix anything wrong

ask us if we be ok with filming <_< ^^; oh god my was so bad I hate anything like that

then wait to hearing about it and we be geting the last pay soon but Iam not saying how much :b		2009-08-25 22:03:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014

Mm dont want us to say and not somthing ill talk about but I would had done it for free I just feel lucky to had been picked ^^

I would have done it for free too. Actually, I probably would have even payed them to use my level. 		2009-08-25 22:08:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

well we got pay for doing a beta level to show them what we was going to do, then some more to make it all how we wanted it to be for them to test.

Mm tested and tested told us to fix anything wrong

ask us if we be ok with filming <_< ^^; oh god my was so bad I hate anything like that

then wait to hearing about it and we be geting the last pay soon but Iam not saying how much :b

Where are you from? Your English is bad, lol jk =P		2009-08-25 23:00:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

I would have done it for free too. Actually, I probably would have even payed them to use my level.

I kinda feel the same way! 		2009-08-25 23:04:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

3 separate paychecks, eh?

not too shabby! Well then, i guess it's safe to assume it was a hundred dollars or so for each paycheck.

*pause*

No... $150 each time? So, 450 total?

TWO HUNDRED? Two hundred each time?? Not a bad haul! That gives Sony a little more than a $10,000 budget for the GOTY Edition's new content. Considering how much they're going to actually make on this, I'd say that's a quite modest. I mean, they have $50,000 grants out there to fund little 10 minute short films.

By the way, I know I'm just being annoying, you don't have to actually answer me.

Does sound exciting though! Looking forward to seeing your interview. I'm sure it's not as bad as you think.

So the video interview, was it mainly you giving an introduction to your level? What sorts of questions did they ask?		2009-08-25 23:05:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

To each their own.. but personally I suggest refraining for ANY details at all concerning pay. One person here has already admitted that someone in the 18 told them how much they were paid. They did not say who told them or the amount but if that person were found out, they are in breach of contract.

Even information that might not be a direct breach of contract might be taken into consideration if it came time for some other project.		2009-08-25 23:12:00

Author:
rz22g
Posts: 340

To each their own.. but personally I suggest refraining for ANY details at all concerning pay. One person here has already admitted that someone in the 18 told them how much they were paid. They did not say who told them or the amount but if that person were found out, they are in breach of contract.

You're right, nobody needs to disclose how much.

But honestly, it's not a big deal. This is sort of a first-time-ever type of situation, where community members were given a chance to create custom levels for a game re-release, and paid for their work. Nothing like it has ever been done before, as far as I know. I'm sure it's to be expected that a few of the participants get excited and share their stories with their curious friends.		2009-08-25 23:15:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I would want to get paid for my levels, but my levels arent that good. I wouldnt deserve it.2009-08-25 23:44:00

Author:
LEW_jeane
Posts: 46

im guessing that Yarbone is one of them, and that his level "Solid Place" is one of the GOTY levels, as i saw the vid and it looked rly good but cant seem to find it on the servers2009-08-26 06:43:00

Author:
RipTlde
Posts: 151

How about the guy who made the Contra level that was actually successful, lol. I forget his name but I know he has a Super Smash Bros level.2009-08-26 06:58:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

Hi everyone.

What about the 50 layer man (AKA bakstratch)		2009-08-26 13:31:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hi everyone.

What about the 50 layer man (AKA bakstratch)

lol, I thought they were only picking good creators....



... Besides all these creators were picked back in March, try and think of people who had good levels back in March		2009-08-27 00:35:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

I didn't really expect to see being named one of the 18 creators until the game came out. Huh. Now I really have to work on redoing my levels to make them look better.

But, yeah, I'm one of the 18. Sometimes I don't know why, but I guess they liked what I was doing back in March and was lucky enough to get picked.		2009-09-02 16:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

Welcome to the forums!
Good to have another great creator around!		2009-09-02 16:07:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Until the cows come home by Geosautus
Tales of the Little Big Crystal by X-Nobody X
Bunnies in Space by Foofles

http://www.youtube.com/user/bcolehome#play/uploads/35/QKXwHAtwkZY

Thanks to PaddyJ for the find.		2009-09-08 14:44:00

Author:
zekeike
Posts: 71

Until the cows come home by Geosautus
Tales of the Little Big Crystal by X-Nobody X
Bunnies in Space by Foofles

http://www.youtube.com/user/bcolehome#play/uploads/35/QKXwHAtwkZY

Thanks to PaddyJ for the find. You know the creator Antonio something?(not real name I cant remember) The guy who made the 'Magic Carpet.'
YouTube - LBP bonus level GOTY edition

I think this is his level		2009-09-08 14:56:00

Author:
Unknown User

AntonioLadrillo is his name.

Mm pick for his Piramides level.

Yeah, that looks like his style.		2009-09-08 15:00:00

Author:
zekeike
Posts: 71

Ahhh my face! 2009-09-09 11:57:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Ahhh my face!

hah hah. I knew I saw that face somewhere before. 		2009-09-09 12:14:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Heh. I want to hear what I sound like!2009-09-09 12:30:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I want to hear what you sound like too, because I already knew what you looked like, mr. foofles. 2009-09-09 13:33:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Until the cows come home by Geosautus
Tales of the Little Big Crystal by X-Nobody X
Bunnies in Space by Foofles

http://www.youtube.com/user/bcolehome#play/uploads/35/QKXwHAtwkZY

Thanks to PaddyJ for the find.

foofles in the video O_o		2009-09-09 14:35:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

It's foofles!!
Can't wait to see his latest bunny episode. I remember asking him a few months ago about his new levels and if we would see the bunnies again.
So that was what that "hold on" was all about!!		2009-09-09 14:47:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

It's foofles!!
Can't wait to see his latest bunny episode. I remember asking him a few months ago about his new levels and if we would see the bunnies again.
So that was what that "hold on" was all about!!

Heh, yup. I guarantee another when water comes out. Something a little different.


foofles in the video O_o

Yup, me in all my sexy long haired glory.		2009-09-09 15:00:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Heh, yup. I guarantee another when water comes out. Something a little different.

Involving....involving aquatic bunnies?

You must get so tired of that question and I kinda think you might want to move away from everything bunny-related.
But if not....awesome!!		2009-09-09 15:12:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

Involving....involving aquatic bunnies?

You must get so tired of that question and I kinda think you might want to move away from everything bunny-related.
But if not....awesome!!


I'll see.. I kind of had a few different ideas for a level ... and I might either end up with one level with all of them, or break it up into seperate ones		2009-09-09 15:38:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I went to pick up GOTY edition today and nobody had it in yet

I'll try later.... I have a coworker who's buying a PS3 in the next couple weeks and I'm giving my old copy to him.		2009-09-09 17:43:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

I'm home sick from work and I'm thinking of running out to get it... and NO that's not why I called in. lol2009-09-09 17:50:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

I'm home sick from work and I'm thinking of running out to get it... and NO that's not why I called in. lol

Yeah, yeah, save that for the boss

Hehe, hope you feel better. I'm so anxious to hear people's impressions on everything.		2009-09-09 17:53:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I must say I am expecting outrageously good things from these levels. If Sony have hand picked creators to create something for an actual release then I think it's fair to say they should be of the highest calibre.

I will be disappointed and a little annoyed if they do not live up to the hype!

No pressure 		2009-09-09 18:05:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Well, I'm hoping mine is O K ...2009-09-09 18:09:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Well, I'm hoping mine is O K ...

I'm sure it will be great. The short clips that can be found so far look like it's a great play.

I'm really looking forward to hearing what people think about my level, too. It's going to be awesome to play it online with other people I've never met before!		2009-09-09 18:34:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

Well - I'm holding it in my hands right now. I'll report back I'm sure the levels will rock 2009-09-09 19:14:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Apparently all someone has to do is heart the levels and then anyone regardless of whether you have the game or not can then play them...

So please someone who has the game get hearting and then let us all know 		2009-09-09 20:58:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Apparently all someone has to do is heart the levels and then anyone regardless of whether you have the game or not can then play them...

So please someone who has the game get hearting and then let us all know
My GUESS is that this will not work, since the level does not exist on the internet, but is on the Bluray disc.

However, since I am going to buy it I will be able to invide a few of my PSN friends in to play some of the levels along with me.		2009-09-09 21:04:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

I'm excited to see Blorf's level for some reason... 2009-09-09 21:07:00

Author:
iGotFancyPants
Posts: 1355

Well, I'm hoping mine is O K ...

I thought your level rocked! Very fun and lots of things that go BOOM! Great work!		2009-09-10 00:11:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

I thought your level rocked! Very fun and lots of things that go BOOM! Great work!

Thank you! ... I wanted less indoors and more in outer space, especially since I liked the way I dseigned the cosmic structures. But I had all that stuff already set in together and the clock was ticking soooo...

It only means my next work will have to be better!		2009-09-10 01:31:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Foofles, of all the levels I liked yours, X-Nobody-X, and Jump_Button's the best.2009-09-10 05:25:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

My GUESS is that this will not work, since the level does not exist on the internet, but is on the Bluray disc.

However, since I am going to buy it I will be able to invide a few of my PSN friends in to play some of the levels along with me.

Actually it does(Or at least did, I played a few of 'em last night, should still be able to). zekeknight has them hearted, just enter his name in the search and check his hearted list.		2009-09-10 15:11:00

Author:
4wheel
Posts: 511

I'm so anxious to hear people's impressions on everything.

Here's mine: great stuff! You're very inventive in how you use materials and decorations in your level. The giant rockets for plasma barriers are great and as I mentioned in another thread, the egg crates with MGS decorations on them were especially neat. Overall it made a great atmosphere. Gameplay was good; difficulty was fine and nice platforming/timing puzzles without being too complicated. The story was fun, too. There was some nice humor in there.

Bottom line: you have a level to be proud of.		2009-09-10 15:16:00

Author:
Risen
Posts: 251

Thanks I can't wait to get started on my next one, I think I'll try to have it done by the time water comes out and make another after that!2009-09-10 18:06:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

See, Mr. Foofles? Told you people would like it. ^_^2009-09-10 18:08:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

LOL... Watched my interview for the first time today. Can you get more southern? Also see I need to lay off the tequilla and stop laying around on the couch

I have only been able to play a few levels so far. X-nobody-X , foofles and cat burglar (can't recall name " candy " something. All cool levels, doing exactly what Sony intended, which is offering a mixture of styles to the newcomers that buy the lbp goty edition. Good job.		2009-09-12 02:28:00

Author:
rz22g
Posts: 340


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