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The Cursed PlanetNoVaKaiN16
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=704&pictureid=6107Journey to a planet under an evil curse and help free them from madness! First of the series! Thanks Allieran for the small spiders!
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I would love to hear back on tips or recommendations on how to improve the level or my future levels. This is my first level and I worked really hard on it. Will return feedback! Thanx! :eek:		2009-08-26 16:36:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

The level is getting great feedback from players and has a 4 star rating! Give me your feedback and I'd be happy to review your level. Thanks!2009-08-27 23:39:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

I'll try the level later in the day.2009-08-28 07:14:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I can't find your level on LBP 2009-08-28 12:06:00

Author:
Peachii
Posts: 22

I was about to play your level, but couldn't find it or even your PSN I'll check back some other time.2009-08-29 03:29:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Thanks guys! I'm having some problem that I don't know how to fix. My level won't show up in the searches by level name or PSN. I posted a help topic and hopefully I can get this resolved.. It's so frustrating. Here's the help topic:

https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=t=15675		2009-08-29 15:52:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

OK! Since my level won't show up in searches, I'm have to call on this community for support. If you could add me to your friends list (temporarily if need be) and check out my level, I will play and review ALL of your levels you've created. It's a big step but I worked too long on this level for it to go unseen. I appreciate your support and thanks in advance!2009-08-29 18:31:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

Heya NovaKain,

I just finished playing your level.
I really liked it so far but I've encountered quite a few bugs which were pretty annoying.

First bug: (4 players) We were all 4 in the rocket that shoots you to the monsters world. Instead of landing we got pwned by the blue gas which then respawned us back at the beginning making it impossible to continue. I didn't occur the 2nd time so maybe just bad luck on our part.

2nd bug: In the descent with the cart, if 2 or more players are standing on the cart, the cart will block at the last 'cart jump'. Well at least it did for me. Which left us to go by foot.

3rd bug (most annoying one): When the big spider spawns you have time to kill one of its spiders (you can also kill it by climbing up). If you kill it that way it won't die, which will only leave a carcass without brain but still alive and kicking with no way to kill it, and due to the fact it follows you, it's impossible to get underneath the spiders leg which will leave you to die over and over again unless you restart.

4th bug: Once I had killed the spider I went to get myself a drink, by the time I came back I noticed the huge block leading you to the end of the level was falling (it looks like the support broke or something). When it stopped falling I could jump down, which of course isn't the plan I guess. After restarting the game once more I killed the spider and then immediately went to the level exit with no problem.

Those are pretty easy to fix so I hope you will because I really like the level so far, but I'm thinking that it's actually quite short. Nothing bad about that but I just hoped for more.

Oh I also love the splat effect when you kill a mini spider, really makes me wanna kill it instead of dodging it

:star::star::star: (would have been 4 without the bugs)
Make it longer and you get :star:x5.

+ Author hearted.		2009-08-29 21:55:00

Author:
Dragonpurse
Posts: 26

Dragonpurse,

Thanks so much for the review, I really appreciate the feedback! When I designed the level, I didn't take multi-player compatibility into consideration too much. The mine cart would be really awkward do to the weight management over the jumps. Also, I never noticed the bugs that occur with the large spider. I will work on everything this evening and try to address all of the problems. Thanks again and I will review your level as well! 		2009-08-30 18:44:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

I searched for it too....
Let me know when its up, so I can play it.		2009-08-30 20:55:00

Author:
javi haguse
Posts: 744

Still problems?
Have you contacted MM?		2009-08-30 22:33:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Alright! I was able to fix the bugs that were in the level (thanks Dragonpurse!) and I made the final section a little bit lighter. I spoke with another guy that had the same search problem with his level and he said that after about a week, it came up in the searches finally. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Until then, I'm just going to republish everynight so it can get on the new pages. Thanks again for your support and I will be contacting MM about this issue.2009-08-31 07:01:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

Add me as your friend and I'll gladly play your level!2009-08-31 17:11:00

Author:
javi haguse
Posts: 744

Hi There NoVaKaiN16

Great level you had here. I liked the background, with the grass and tombstones, the rocket was goodlooking too, and I found the boss very cool!

But, there is always a but, there are some things that would be nice if you fixed up.

That place where you're riding down with the mine cart, if you fall off, you have to go the rest of the way, and if yuo DIE, you have to go from the top. It would be nice if you did something with that!

And in the cave, where the spiders (they are really cool, Allieran!) fall down, I died both times when the first spider comes. Could you either make the spiders fall a bit in front, or make a warning?

It would also be nice if you could explain why there are none other of that species (the one you created with the monster pack) around. Are you foing to explain in a "The cursed planet 2"?
Then I will sit patiently and wait!
2009-08-31 18:18:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

If you're still experiencing search engine problems, go ahead and add me as your friend and I'll play your level as well.2009-08-31 18:29:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Arcticpolar,

Thanks so much for the review! The mine cart area has always been problem for me. They go so fast that they tend to lose control sometimes. It's a work in progress. Where the spiders fall from, I wanted that to scare the player a bit by being so close but sometimes it's too close. I may take your advice and create a warning. I appreciate the feedback and I'll review your level this evening along with a few others!		2009-08-31 19:06:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

Hey just got done with your level! Here were my thoughts:

Pros:
- This level was a lot of fun
- I liked the use of humor (just another normal day, then you see a dragon lol)
- The rocketship was awesome! the flames coming out was a nice touch
- For some reason, I liked the grave that was left alone .. I know it had no purpose .. but it kind of alluded to the fact that there's a place for my sackboy if I die
- The spiders (or whatever they were) that went splat was GREAT! I have yet to see something like that in any other levels
- The huge spider boss was really cool - I was surprised it was only 2 layers deep

Cons:
- The mine cart squashed me at the end - I like how it goes out of control, but you should think about having it respawn back at the top with an emitter, just set it to "one at a time"
- The button on the big spider's head is glued to the wall behind him, so when he dies, the red button stays .. should be an easy fix
- Where your rocket ship enters the new world, the door is fairly obvious - could you put anything in the front layer to hide it?

Overall:
5:star:'s because the fixes shouldn't be too hard
Tag: Fun
Hearted your level

Good stuff!

F4F: Real Myst: Channelwood Age (under 'cool levels&apos - thanks!!

PS - I tried the search bar for your PSN and your level again and couldn't find it. That's a shame - what's the point of having a search bar if it doesn't work correctly?!		2009-09-01 15:11:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Giving the people what they want! The mine cart now respawns! I also hid the door after you arrive on the planet. Thanks for the feedback everyone and I'll continue to upgrade the level while working on Part 2! The thermometer is at about 98% though! :eek:2009-09-03 04:27:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

I tried the level, thanks to the fact you were on the top board of wex's level.
It was rather good even if a bit short.
There are a bunch of really good moments, like the space travel, for example.
I enjoyed it and I wait for the next part.
4 stars and a heart.		2009-09-03 10:47:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Thanks, I appreciate it! After designing the first level, I have a much better understanding of how to stretch out the level thermometer a little more. I'll get to work on part 2 shortly! 2009-09-04 01:54:00

Author:
NoVaKaiN16
Posts: 17

I'm gonna give this a shot in a couple of minutes - I'll edit with my thoughts.

Edit: Whoops, didn't notice that there were issues with this level displaying on the servers. I added you as a friend - if/when you accept (no rush - just send me a message when you do) I'll give it a shot.		2009-09-04 03:38:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729


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