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Join the Space Corps and be the first sack to land on My Moon. My first LBP PSP level, and *gasp* it's based on a movie! Hardly a surprise, I'm sure, but I had a lot of fun with this one. It's a cartoony, tongue-in-cheek satire of the US space program presented in a series of survival challenges, light platforming, and other mini-games. It's a reasonably long level (for a PSP anyway) that never takes itself seriously. I hope you enjoy it. I had the expected swarm of bugs in this level; slowly but surely I was able to squish them all and miraculously somehow got everything working all at the same time. Edit: Thanks to the supreme awesomeness known as JKthree, I now have pictures and a video of my level. Thanks JK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YTvOZFi00M http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs0.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs1.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs2.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs3.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs4.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs5.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs6.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs7.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs8.JPG http://shawnandtom.com/LBP/trs9.JPG

2009-12-05 09:53:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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awwww - why must you publish when i'm already in bed for the night. Tomorrow - I'll take this sure to be beauty out for a test flight tomorrow..... lol @ the level title too. Great film

2009-12-05 10:18:00 Author: Morgana25 Posts: 5983

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One of my most favorite movies ever! I thought of the name a long time ago but never really had any idea what to do with it. I hope you like it!

2009-12-05 16:36:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Hey Taffey, Wait, what movie is this? Did I miss something? Hmm. Anyways, that was a fantastic level with a charming sense of humor. Negative reinforcement training...that just tickles the stuffing out of me! I loved the chain of deceptive tests, but frown upon the idea that you can't ace the level...I guess it's a necessary forfeit for the humor to work. I loved the flight surgeon and the launching sequence, except I felt the events on the moon were somewhat anti-climactic...perhaps adding more events--even if it's just simple platforming--would suffice? Anyways, job well done on the engaging and hilarious theme, as well as the execution. I was thoroughly impressed. Five stars, level and author heart. Fan of the unnecessary surprise death-by-spike-trap test, jeffcu28

2009-12-06 02:55:00 Author: jeffcu28 Posts: 648

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This level is awesome! It looks good, has some great platform sections and actually made me laugh out loud in one section too! Impossible to ace obviously but thats okay. Not much else I can say about it really. Was totally bug free and will stay on my PSP for ages, 5 Star and a heart

2009-12-06 15:20:00 Author: ryryryan Posts: 3767

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This level is awesome! It looks good, has some great platform sections and actually made me laugh out loud in one section too! Impossible to ace obviously but thats okay. Not much else I can say about it really. Was totally bug free and will stay on my PSP for ages, 5 Star and a heart I'm glad I'm not the only one who laughed, my girlfriend thought I was crazy since I just broke out laughing It was definitely a fun level and I look forward to your next ones, 100% pure fun here... It doesn't deserve anything less then 5 stars and a hearted creator/level Thanks Taff, I didn't even know the editor could do those kinds of things!

2009-12-06 16:10:00 Author: Sackrates Posts: 89

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Awesome, thanks everybody for the plays and the feedback. I'm glad everyone is having a good time with it! I was stressed I wouldn't get it published before I leave town next week, but somehow I managed to push it out early. Wait, what movie is this? Did I miss something?Ah! Well, the movie is The Right Stuff (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_Stuff_(film)), a must-see. If you're a space-head like I am (or even if you're not), you will love it. Think of it as the spiritual prequel to Apollo 13. It's a long one though... 4 hours I believe. It's based on a book by Tom Wolfe, which is essentially a non-fiction piece about the space race in the 1960's. So, my level is (loosely) based on a movie based on a book based on facts. I loved the chain of deceptive tests, but frown upon the idea that you can't ace the level...I guess it's a necessary forfeit for the humor to work. I loved the flight surgeon and the launching sequence, except I felt the events on the moon were somewhat anti-climactic...perhaps adding more events--even if it's just simple platforming--would suffice?I'm glad the humor made it through the necessary deaths. I was worried nobody would "get it", but it looks like my fears were unfounded. Yes, it's too bad there's no acing this, but it was a calculated risk. Good suggestion on the moon sequence. If I publish an update, I will try to encorporate something there, although the maxed out thermometer is scaring me. It got to the point where small changes here and there started to break pistons that previously had not been acting up. I think the physics model was beginning to barf, so I wrapped it up and published it while it was still all working. Anyways, job well done on the engaging and hilarious theme, as well as the execution. I was thoroughly impressed. Five stars, level and author heart. Fan of the unnecessary surprise death-by-spike-trap test, jeffcu28Haha, thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the sadistic humor. This level is awesome! It looks good, has some great platform sections and actually made me laugh out loud in one section too! Impossible to ace obviously but thats okay. Not much else I can say about it really. Was totally bug free and will stay on my PSP for ages, 5 Star and a heart Bug free, yay! *does a happy dance* And if I was able to make you laugh out loud, then I'll chalk that up as a big success. I was more worried about the humor translating properly than anything else. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I'm glad I'm not the only one who laughed, my girlfriend thought I was crazy since I just broke out laughing It was definitely a fun level and I look forward to your next ones, 100% pure fun here... It doesn't deserve anything less then 5 stars and a hearted creator/level Thanks Taff, I didn't even know the editor could do those kinds of things!LOL, awesome! I'm all energized to start working on my next level already. And tell your gf that it's my fault that she thinks you're crazy. (Get used to it though, my wife has considered me certifiable for many years now.)

2009-12-06 17:56:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Ah! Well, the movie is The Right Stuff (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_Stuff_(film)), a must-see. If you're a space-head like I am (or even if you're not), you will love it. Think of it as the spiritual prequel to Apollo 13. It's a long one though... 4 hours I believe. It's based on a book by Tom Wolfe, which is essentially a non-fiction piece about the space race in the 1960's. So, my level is (loosely) based on a movie based on a book based on facts. Well now I see your cleverness in the title of the level! Anyways, I'll definitely check this movie out when I have time. If a movie can inspire a level such as this, then it's definitely worth watching!

2009-12-06 18:06:00 Author: jeffcu28 Posts: 648

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I finally got the time to play this, and boy was it worth it. I think only three words can describe this level : Epic. I smiled all the way through, and the unnecessary surprise death-by-spike-trap was definitely the best. I liked your use of stickers, they all told a little story as you went through the level and some got some very ingenious usage. I also have to say my jaw dropped when I saw the rocket. Even though I have some idea how you were able to achieve that effect, I was still rightly impressed. :star::star::star::star::star: and ♥'ed. That was great.

2009-12-07 14:24:00 Author: Gilgamesh Posts: 2536

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I finally got the time to play this, and boy was it worth it. I think only three words can describe this level : Epic. I smiled all the way through, and the unnecessary surprise death-by-spike-trap was definitely the best. I liked your use of stickers, they all told a little story as you went through the level and some got some very ingenious usage. I also have to say my jaw dropped when I saw the rocket. Even though I have some idea how you were able to achieve that effect, I was still rightly impressed. :star::star::star::star::star: and ♥'ed. That was great. Thank you kind sir, your feedback is much appreciated! It means a lot to me, especially coming from you. Heck, I should probably have your name in the level credits somewhere. Not only did I use your super excellent LBPC logo, but it was your discovery of the corner editing bug/feature that made this level even possible. No way I could have made all those pistons and doors work properly all at the same time without your help.

2009-12-07 16:38:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Ah, thanks a lot, but having the LBPC logo in there is credit enough for me. I got a special feeling when I saw it. I'm just glad to have helped my fellow creators get the most out of the create mode we were given. I like to see what others can create and be inspired by it. If the levels I've played so far are any indication of what's in store for the future, I don't think the PSP level library will have much to envy to its PS3 counterpart.

2009-12-07 18:06:00 Author: Gilgamesh Posts: 2536

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If the levels I've played so far are any indication of what's in store for the future, I don't think the PSP level library will have much to envy to its PS3 counterpart.Agreed. There's finally some good levels starting to show up on the community moon - and most of them are from creators around here. Cool!

2009-12-07 18:50:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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It was the first level that I played after publishing mine past night... and let me tell you, it restored my faith on LBP PSP. It's impressive. The use of stickers, the puzzles, the funny script, the WOW moments (like the rocket), everything works just fine. I had a total blast with your level. Congratulations for creating one of the best levels out there. 5 stars, hearted level & author.

2009-12-08 10:47:00 Author: Lleonard Pler Posts: 277

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Fantastic level - good platforming elements, great sticker usage, impressive technical aspects, and best (and most important) of all it was entertaining and amusing to play. The best thing about it is that it was made using the LBP create mode, I imagine it must have been a trial at points considering the current problems; I think people would love it if you would take a bit of time and go through your process for making the level (particularly the rocket sequence), and how you overcame any problems found with the editor. The only part I didn't enjoy much was the planet-sorting section, though that could be because of spending a lot of my time working with that mechanic before and thus being a bit sick of it... I agree the moon section could have had a bit more jazz in it, but it felt just the right length regardless. Well done.

2009-12-08 13:44:00 Author: merkaba48 Posts: 79

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Thanks for the glowing praise everyone - I'm really just tickled pink that this level has been received so well. Seems I'm not the only one who can appreciate a space joke every now and again. I think people would love it if you would take a bit of time and go through your process for making the level (particularly the rocket sequence), and how you overcame any problems found with the editor.I can go into more depth if people are genuinely interested, but I'll give the 5-cent-tour version now. I had completed the level up to the spike trap when Gilgamesh discovered the corner editing anti-glitch. Everything after that point went pretty smoothly (except for an incident with a corrupt profile, when I thought I had lost the level). I did have to go back through the first half of the level and continually fix everything that decided to break, but eventually got it sorted. I had lots of problems with 2-way switches and finally just decided to replace them all with other mechanics. I have had a few people ask me about the rocket sequence, and it's really quite simple. The red walkway has a thick layer of glass in the foreground, which forces Sackboy to the back layer, and a thin layer of blue metal in the background. Halfway down the red walkway, it switches to a thin layer of blue metal in the middle layer and a thin layer of glass in the front layer, which maintains the same overall look only Sackboy is now behind the blue metal. From there, Sackboy drops into the command module, which is hidden in the back layer, and the rocket does its thing in the front layer. The module and the rocket are on two different pistons set to slightly different speeds to give the camera a panning effect. Easy!

2009-12-08 16:11:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Played this one last night and really enjoyed it! It's funny - darn funny! Lots of inside Space jokes that made me giggle too. You've got a lot going on in this level that is just fantastic: + Stickers are great + Unexpected death is funny and not cheap + Clever references + Cool planet challenge and "training" plot + The rocket is awesome! + Love the capsule too The only problem I had with it was when you have to spacewalk it wasn't immediately clear I could jump forward a plane. I'm gonna chalk that up to me being a bit tired and not really a design problem. Although a jetpack in there might look cool too Hands down the funniest and most entertaining LBP PSP level I've yet played. 5 stars & hearted - easy Keep 'em coming!

2009-12-08 16:33:00 Author: Morgana25 Posts: 5983

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Morgana likes it! *does another happy dance* Not that you don't ever like stuff, but a thumbs up from you means a lot to me. The People's Queen has spoken! All excellent points of feedback, especially the jetpack suggestion. Great minds think alike, or in this case LPBC minds. I originally had a jetpack there for another minigame but couldn't make it fit in the level. Come to think of it, I had ideas for at least another 4 or 5 minigames, some of which I started building, including a significant one on the moon. Hmm. Well I guess the obvious answer is a sequel - can't let them good idears go to waste.

2009-12-08 16:53:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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A PSP level! Thats my bus trip sorted tomorrow, I'll hola back my thoughts on this one. Thanks for your feedback also, given me things to consider

2009-12-08 20:12:00 Author: Tanuki75 Posts: 172

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It's great that you crammed so much humour in this romp, it's the first really impressive online level I've found~ I can't offer much feedback as im still to learn the ropes on the psp, but seeing The Right Stuffing im inspired. Fab!

2009-12-08 20:43:00 Author: Tanuki75 Posts: 172

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Thanks for your feedback also, given me things to consider You're welcome, and thanks for yours! I'm glad you enjoyed the level.

2009-12-08 21:13:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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I enjoyed this, I like the humour, easy enough to progress through and laugh at the jokes. And it's definitely well made. Some good entertainment. 5 stars and a heart from me!

2009-12-08 21:41:00 Author: LieutenantFatman Posts: 465

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Now that was fun! Really nice level an i had to laugh out loud too. nice mechanics and plot. go on like that!

2009-12-12 14:11:00 Author: Arrestor Posts: 363

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Downloaded this whe it firsrt came out...only just got round to feedback though :blush: Anyway, basically I loved it - great stickers, challenges and even a nice little minigame or two thrown in. I was with Morgana though in it being not obvious you had to change planes to jump out of the craft, but still I worked it out quickly. :star::star::star::star::star: and a heart Can't wait for more from you

2009-12-12 23:49:00 Author: Coxy224 Posts: 2645

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Thanks Coxy! Glad you liked it. I'm already working on the sequel. In fact, I'll be on the beach in Key West all week with my Go hard at work creating.

2009-12-13 03:31:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Great fun. Downloaded this the other day and played it on the train home. Didn't realise it was you until I was browsing through the showcase here Really good stuff. Great use of stickers (I really should try to use them more myself on the psp!) Funny, charming, entertaining. All what LBP is about

2009-12-18 18:13:00 Author: jackofcourse Posts: 1494

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Thanks Jack! I'm happy to make your train ride that much more tolerable. I haven't had my PSP online since the 9th, so I'm curious how this level has been doing on plays/hearts/rating. Last time I checked it was on page 1 for "Highest Rated" (along with both of your levels) and page 3 for "Most Hearted". Regardless, my away time has been surprisingly productive. I'm nearly done with my next level - one last section to build with only 2 ticks on the thermo left. After that there's the highly icky debugging process to go through.

2009-12-18 21:41:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Hands down, best level I have ever played to this date. Tell me, how did you make the illusion that the walkway was getting smaller? ***** 5 Star + Hearted Keep up the good work.

2009-12-19 07:11:00 Author: eTristan Posts: 38

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Much obliged, kind gadder. The walkway illusion is just a layer-switching trick. Once Sackboy (or Sackgirl) is on the back layer, I was able to create the rocket scene in the front layer. The shrinking walkway is just corner edited to look like it's going into the distance, and I also made the stickers smaller as well to help sell the look.

2009-12-20 15:52:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Original post updated with pics and a video link. Thanks JKthree!!!

2009-12-21 17:52:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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This level made my day. Community Spotlight, anyone?

2009-12-21 18:08:00 Author: CyberSora Posts: 5551

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Thanks - you are too kind. :blush: Oooh, is that a level by CyberSora I just spotted? Time to fire up the PSP.

2009-12-21 18:34:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Thanks for the thanks taffy. I just realized how close we live. O.O I am like 30 minutes away from Santa Clara. Maybe farther. I will try that illusion in my levels. It ROCKS.

2009-12-21 20:38:00 Author: eTristan Posts: 38

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Thanks for the thanks taffy. I just realized how close we live. O.O I am like 30 minutes away from Santa Clara. Maybe farther. I will try that illusion in my levels. It ROCKS.Oh wow, small world! I'm right by Santa Clara University, which is pretty close to the San Jose airport.

2009-12-21 21:23:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Cool! I just wanted to say, CONGRATULATIONS, The Right Stuffing got on Featured Levels. Your first level, and it is already featured. CONGRATS TAFFEY!

2009-12-22 07:55:00 Author: eTristan Posts: 38

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Taffey, Played the level on BART going into San Fran. I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me. As my title suggests, you are my Inspiration Sensation. BoomerET

2009-12-22 17:32:00 Author: BoomerET Posts: 41

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Cool! I just wanted to say, CONGRATULATIONS, The Right Stuffing got on Featured Levels. Your first level, and it is already featured. CONGRATS TAFFEY!Wow. Well, whaddya know... There it is. Totally unexpected! This all was really just kind of a goofy idea that became a level - I'm amazed at the response and can't believe it's been featured. Well... thanks! :blush: Played the level on BART going into San Fran.Hey, another local. It's the all Bay Area thread!

2009-12-22 18:48:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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For some reason a lot of the forums I go to always have Californians. Nobody else. or at least not a huge variety. Im watching a ton of movies today to get ideas. Taffey inspired me.

2009-12-22 19:00:00 Author: eTristan Posts: 38

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Well, I can see your level is very popular! When I searched for it, it had 447 hearts, and maybe 2500 plays, OMG! When it is first found you see it only a 2 number on the plays, but when you press x, you see the 2500... I am looking forward to play it! EDIT: I played it, and it is awesome! Deserves all the plays and hearts! Gave it 5* and a heart to the level and you!

2009-12-23 11:21:00 Author: moonwire Posts: 1627

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AceCreator's "SuperSackball!" has been #1 on the Most Hearted list for quite a while, but "The Right Stuffing" has been slowly catching up over the past couple of months. This weekend I finally managed to take the top spot with over 1,900 hearts on 16,000 plays. It has far surpassed all of my PS3 creations in popularity, which still boggles my mind. I just wanted to thank all of you here on LBPCentral for helping to make this level such a success. I couldn't have done it without you! P.S. This has very much inspired me to start work on a new creation, and although it is not "Space Corps 4" I think you'll still enjoy it. I hope to release it soon as a token of my appreciation for all of you.

2010-01-31 21:34:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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Wow! That's quite an achievement, congratulations. I can't wait to play (& review) your next project...

2010-01-31 23:32:00 Author: Lleonard Pler Posts: 277

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Hey Taffey, Those are some impressive statistics, and very much appropriate for the entertaining level you created. This was truly one of the landmark levels out there that pushed the standards of community levels on the PSP. Like Lleonard, I'm looking forward to playing and commenting on your next level! A doggy waiting for his treat, jeffcu28

2010-01-31 23:42:00 Author: jeffcu28 Posts: 648

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That is really amazing! I would love to play your new creation as soons as possible!

2010-02-01 16:59:00 Author: Arrestor Posts: 363

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AWESOME LEVEL I didn't hate a thing in it.

2010-02-10 15:30:00 Author: starkastor Posts: 61

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Oh no you di-int. I don't have LBP on PSP, so I consider this a personal loss for me, and I will spend the rest of my evening in mourning (as well as its newer "sequel"). You know as well as anyone the extent to which I share your spacey tastes, and it also so happens that Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff is one of my favorite books. It's one of the FUNNIEST books I've ever read, and totally and completely unforgettable. I don't know if I've ever read another book that comes up more for me in everyday life. His explanations of "single combat" and his descriptions of "that righteous stuff" are imprinted indelibly in my brainstem. But your screenshots are fantastic, especially the shots of the evil doctor with the flood of pills. I also love what I'm assuming is the NASA offices of the 1950s and 60s. The wood paneling, the post-it notes and the white board, all awesome.

2010-02-18 05:42:00 Author: Teebonesy Posts: 1937

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Oh no you di-int. I don't have LBP on PSP, so I consider this a personal loss for me, and I will spend the rest of my evening in mourning (as well as its newer "sequel"). You know as well as anyone the extent to which I share your spacey tastes, and it also so happens that Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff is one of my favorite books. It's one of the FUNNIEST books I've ever read, and totally and completely unforgettable. I don't know if I've ever read another book that comes up more for me in everyday life. His explanations of "single combat" and his descriptions of "that righteous stuff" are imprinted indelibly in my brainstem. But your screenshots are fantastic, especially the shots of the evil doctor with the flood of pills. I also love what I'm assuming is the NASA offices of the 1950s and 60s. The wood paneling, the post-it notes and the white board, all awesome.Ah, yes I did! I haven't read the book in many moons (pun intended), but the movie has been in my regular "rotation" for years. And yes, it is absolutely hilarious - but it's that kind of under the radar type hilarious that people either don't pay attention to or forget about. Kind of like how Robocop is really a comedy at its roots, but wears a very nifty sci-fi suit. So anyway, yeah - the space race of the 50's and 60's. I have been jotting down notes for a level named "The Right Stuffing" since November 2008 when I bought LBP PS3 - ironic that I had to wait until the PSP release to finally push the launch button. It was a big leap of faith for me to depart from page-by-page realism and just go for goofy impressions, but it seems to have been the right decision. Well, here's hoping that someday some pudknocker sells you a PSP on the cheap so you can enjoy a bit of portable LBP goodness.

2010-02-18 06:14:00 Author: Taffey Posts: 3187

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