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Edward Stone and the Mysterious Curse (Pics and Arts)

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http://localhostr.com/files/3d22a5/Schermata%202010-01-26%20a%2020.41.04.png
This is the official thread for my last project, the full name is Edward Stone and the Mysterious Case of the Phantom's Curse. Investigate on a mysterious case as Edward Stone, a detective with a great intuition and eye for the details, and his helper, Leon (probably name will change), he helps Edward with his skills: open padlocks, enter in strangers' houses and fight murders. They also have a little black cat, it will help them to find clues invisible to humans.

Story
Edward receives a call a night: a mysterious event happened in a village: a phantom appeared and threatens to kill the authors of his...situation. Obliviously i can't reveal all the info, or i will ruin the surprise.

The Village
Our detective comes to this little village, in the style of XVIII Century, a mix of Sherlock Holmes and Prof. Layton. NPCs will be very important in this level: everyone will be able to give you clues, and, most important, you have to found who is the author of this mystery.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kwj-HeGuTxI/SUSBFu39ucI/AAAAAAAADZ0/tfEfCrog1Dk/s400/professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-20080205044331263_640w.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/470e48/Schermata%202010-01-24%20a%2014.48.44.png http://localhostr.com/files/8158dd/Schermata%202010-01-25%20a%2019.13.11.png

Style
The style is the factor that makes this level unique: this level will be a real investigation level, where searching clues in the crime scene and asking to the villagers is fundamental to find the killer. After that, you'll think on these clues to find how the crime was made. Solving the crimes, the case will be easier to solve!
To find clues in the crime scene, you can check every particular, obtaining precious infos. Gathering them, you'll be able to understand how the victim was killed. To find clues from the villagers, you have to solve their puzzles. Logic, intuition, the puzzles will require many things t be solved.
Basely, the level will be in a SteamPunk style.

In Game things:
I'm working on some things to make investigation more funny but more deep too. Your helpers, Leon and the cat, will be useful. Leon, pressing R1 on him, will give you hints, this will make the investigation easier but you'll lose points too. The cat, pressing R1 on it, will make you enter in "Cat Senses" mode: all the scene becomes in gray tones, except for some special clues that will be colored with a shady light. Pressing R1 on them, you'll be able to gain additional infos, invisible for a human.
You'll have your personal notebook, where there will be written all the suspected, some infos and the clues you found. Checking it will make easier to organize the ideas and find the solution.

Concept Arts:
Edward in the one on the right, Leon on the left.
http://localhostr.com/files/c3b432/10.jpg http://localhostr.com/files/cf2423/06.jpg http://localhostr.com/files/b3670d/07.jpg http://localhostr.com/files/425fdd/44.jpg http://localhostr.com/files/99691e/45.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/dda12c/32.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/f92e34/33.jpg

Screenshots:
http://localhostr.com/files/a020e5/Una%20foto_15.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/8242ea/Una%20foto_16.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/5e750c/Una%20foto_17.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/542edf/Una%20foto_18.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/bd7a72/Una%20foto_19.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/cfd4fb/Una%20foto_21.jpg

The team now is composed by McRedFox, grayspence, Ragfell, Fredrik94, Holguin86 and Deviantgeek but i'm still looking for helpers.
Suggestions and comments appreciated!		2010-01-26 21:01:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

If u can pull off anything that looks like those pictures of the village then this level will be a huge success2010-01-26 21:43:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Looks like a cool project, im keeping an eye on this.2010-01-26 21:56:00

Author:
Deviantgeek
Posts: 386

Thats more possible than some of the stuff I've tried to see done. Hahaha2010-01-26 22:02:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

ohhhh - That looks like it has some epic potential! Keep us posted 2010-01-26 22:51:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

yeah i can make a village like that. i hope we can begin soon.
But the NPC's will be difficult.
Ive learned it a little but still its hard.		2010-01-27 14:58:00

Author:
McRedFox
Posts: 56

Thanks for the comments! I'm still projecting the level, so now we started to create only buildings (McRedFox). I'm drawing some NPCs and writing the story, and i'm making some puzzles for LBP from Layton's ones. I'm directing the create of this level, and i'll create the NPCs, make the village using the buildings of Fox, making puzzles, and do the most of the level. The team will help me, and i'll say them what to do, basing on what they can do best. I'm going to publish the level, but in the introdutcion and in the description there will be all the names of the helpers. I'm still searching for other ones, the more we are and faster we will end.2010-01-27 18:20:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kwj-HeGuTxI/SUSBFu39ucI/AAAAAAAADZ0/tfEfCrog1Dk/s400/professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-20080205044331263_640w.jpg


It shouldn't be too hard to reacreate something simular, but the thermo might stand in your way, I gave an attempt at recreating it. (Used about 1 hour)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4309092635_d9df9ea8cc_o.jpg

It does take quite alot of thermo for it's size. :		2010-01-27 19:05:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

Cool, but i need to make it thermo freidnly: no useless corners, and use stickers for windows. If you want to send me that buildings, i'll check if i can make it use less thermo.
EDIT: if you made it in an empty level, there are some reason because it use much thermo: you used for the first time material and stickers, so it raises. Using many buildings of the same material will reduce the thermo cost.		2010-01-27 19:18:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I can send you it if you send me a friend inv, I'm too lazy to send one myself 2010-01-27 19:32:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

Ok, next time i acces to PSN i'll send you a friend request. Anyway, i'm projecting the crime scenes: they are very detailed, because every object is a possible clue, and pressing R1 on it (or placing a sticker), a balloon will appear, talking as the think of Edward Stone.
Ex: Pressing R1 on a window, a balloon appears: "A nice window, it hasn't any sign of intrusion from here."		2010-01-27 21:08:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

How are you supposed to pick the murderer? Will there be some kind of wheel you rotate with a switch, then you press a button..? Explain 2010-01-27 21:30:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

There are some suspected, but then, after some investigation and when the story goes on, you can shrink your suspected list. You'll have to interrogate suspected and asking to the villagers, insect about suspected's alibis, and finally, basing on the clues of the crime and solving how it was committed, you can think abut the real suspected. Solving all the crimes, you'll be able to see who is really the killer. There will be a part, where Edward must say who is the killer: the suspected will be in front of you, and there you choose who you think is really the killer. But, after that, the story doesn't end... I can't say anymore Just know that there will be multiple endings.2010-01-27 21:37:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ok, Dante...for the moment, I'm wrapped in an online create...approximately how big do you want the cave, so i can figure the size whenever I have a chance? What shape, what type of passages, how many layers do you need to be able to walk through...what kind of lighting?

Sorry if I'm being needy, but knowing this ahead of time will save me a lot of time later. a lot.		2010-01-27 21:50:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

The...cave? I don't think there will be a cave in this level I need some help in puzzles, maybe indoor houses, and overall village. What can you do better?
If you have other level working on in this time, you can help me to adjust the level, the investigation and the details, and i think the level will be at that point in 1 month.		2010-01-27 22:01:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I swear you had asked...oh, nevermind. I'll just go checking my inbox and see who asked.

For right now, I'm workin on an online create entry for that contest, but the background layer glitch is giving me a headache...I could try to layer it more, but I don't have the time..i need to get the scenery done, and then the lighting (the first was at 33% completion till i had to fix all the lighting issues...blech)...and lastly will have to be the gameplay. ANYWAY....

I can do almost anything you desire...I simply need to know in what manner you desire it to be designed, mood, atmosphere, what materials i'm limited to, etc. yeah.		2010-01-27 22:07:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

So, for the design see the pictures, the atmosphere is like prof. Layton, the sky is blu/gray, there isn't much light, and there is a mystery feeling in the air...
I have to choose the materials, but we need the fewest possible, the level will be complicated and we need all the thermo.
I have drawn the introduction: in the evening, a carriage is coming to the village. Credits appears, and there is a little prologue, then you come to the village, where the story begins.
And, i'm taking inspiration form the last Sherlock Holmes film: here's the trailer, where you can see many aspect of the style:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv883wfeTtw&feature=channel

Maybe try to search for Steampunk on Google.		2010-01-27 22:24:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

GONNA BE AWESOME! cant wait, i have to work on the contest level tonight, but i may be able to fits some more time in tonight.2010-01-28 21:28:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

Yeah, if we work well, it will be awesome I said to Fox to make some buildings in this week, like my screenshots. In this week, i'll draw projects, make some basic village parts, write the story and make puzzles and NPCs. What can you do better? I'll like some help making indoors houses (but you need to follow the style of the entire level), some puzzles or anything.2010-01-28 22:09:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Im more of a visualist than a puzzle/gameplay guy. I can make any level look its best! Ill be on tommorow if you accept my request i sent you, we can get to work!2010-01-29 02:35:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

When the level is in beta stage, can i playtest?2010-01-29 04:12:00

Author:
Deviantgeek
Posts: 386

@grayspence: Ok, so you can work with Fox making buildings or village part: carriages, houses, details and objects.
Deviant, if you want you can make some mini tests of each investigation, so i can see if it's hard, works well and other things.
Then, i projected a thing that will make investigation more cool and intuitive. I think i'll call it "Eye of the Detective", "Edward Stone's Mind", "Cat's Senses or something similar.
When you have to find clues in a zone, you can press R1 on a particular object, and the visuals become all gray, but a strange light comes from each possible clue. Pressing R1 on them, Edward will formulate a hypothesis, helping the player and making the case more simple. Obliviously, it can say only a little help for each object, but founding all them, it will not be hard to find the solution of the mystery.
Another thing: i think that will be a good idea to use, maybe near checkpoint and crime scenes, a little notebook, pressing on it you will see the Edward's Notebook, with some notes, the list of the clues, and the list of the suspected, maybe other helps.
The last thing: i' thinking about making some pats of the level when you swamp character: from Edward, you take the control of Leon, making different gameplay parts.		2010-01-29 13:59:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I really hope it won't be so super obvious answers to the mystery, and that you really have to think some to figure it out.

Suggestion: Make something simular to luos_desroc and TheAdiposes' butterfly helpers? (If you struggle, you can grab a butterfly for advice on how to proceed) That way, the ones who want it easier can use this kind of help and other people who want to try to solve it without help can do that aswell (Maybe the cat could give advice when you grab it, for example)		2010-01-29 15:54:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

It was exactly what I was thinking of, but anyway I don't want to make the suggestions make the level very easy. I projected this: grabbing the cat, they'll appear some other clues, invisible in "normal mode". If you have problem, grab your helper, and he will give you some help. When i'll make some investigation scenes, i'll do many beta tests, so i'll see if it's too much difficult/easy.2010-01-29 19:53:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Gonna be great! cant wait untill i get on after my borther!2010-01-29 20:59:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

That's the spirit! I was able to draw some puzzles... A little gears puzzles that will be the first puzzle that you'll have to resolve, and another still incomplete.
One crime is made, now I need to make it in the game, and here i need a bit help. I need someone that wants to help me making this things: the Black Cat, touching it you'll enter in "Cat Senses Mode": gray visuals and some clues are shiny, touching them you'll gain other precious infos. Basically, i thought using a Toogle for the visuals, and then some ANDs for the different balloons.
Then, i'm projecting a different gameplay part: Edward and Leon have many suspects about a locked building. There's no way to get the authorization to get there... There's only one chance: break the lock, and stealth inside: many minigames there: a puzzle to break the lock, and a gameplay part to sneak: if you pass that part, you'll gain useful clues, if they find you, you can't repeat it.		2010-01-29 22:00:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

@dante95 Ok, when you have a minigame ready send it my way.2010-01-29 22:57:00

Author:
Deviantgeek
Posts: 386

uh, dante, did you recieve my friend request, or did i send it to the worng person? you havent seemed to accept it yet, but no biggie, i can talk to you about it untill you have time to accept it.2010-01-30 01:53:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

I played with the PS3 today, and i accepted all the friends request, but i don't remember if you was there... Well, it seems that Fredrik94 can help us with the level What can you do better? I understood that you have nice ideas, you can help me in projecting puzzles or investigation, or making this "Cat Senses" effect 2010-01-30 21:03:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Sorry seems like i can't be much online now, my father has since last week cancer i can't be online.
Sorry :'(		2010-01-30 23:08:00

Author:
McRedFox
Posts: 56

Oh my, don't worry about be online, the health is the most important thing. I'm sorry for you, hope your father can be fine soon 2010-01-31 14:28:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

That's terrible to hear, McRedFox. I hope he gets better.2010-01-31 15:14:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

Argghh, McRedFox, my godmother had cancer some years ago, fortunately she recovered from that sh*t and she got better ^^

Dante95, you made me want to keep working on my level There are so many awesome things you can make with this game.

Your project is excellent, I've always loved the Victorian steampunk period, and I see a lot of people have wanted to work on a similar period since the new Sherlock Holmes movie came out !

Making a good level based on an investigation would be great :hero:		2010-01-31 17:37:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

If cancer is diagnosed in time, it's not hard to cure, and some days ago they make a manifestation here in my city, showing the lots of progress made in the cure of it.

Oddmania, are you making a steampunk level too? Thanks for the compliment, i'm working hard in this project because i think it came be a innovative level. I'm making it mixing Victorian Steampunk with Prf. Layton style. I'm reading the first story of Sherlock Holmes too, A Study in Scarlet, and i'm loving it: the real character of SH is not as many think it is: i searched on Wikipedia and i read that he was never imagined with the hat and the pipe, but he is an eccentric and unique character, he is ignorant in politic, astrology and literature, but he knows well anatomy and chemistry, and obliviously, he has an incredible sense for details.
Sorry for this OT, but it really interested me and i wanted to make it public to everyone XD
And, as i said, i'm searching for other helper, so if you're interested in join my team and contribute to this level, let me know All the helpers will appear in the credits in the introduction, and in the description 		2010-01-31 18:39:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Um, well, not really a Steampunk level, just like Prf. Layton or Sherlock Holmes, I'd say a Victorian one (maybe 1885 or 1895). But yes, I guess I'll put some loony zany machines anyway

Joining would be an excellent idea, but I've been working on my level for weeks so I'd like to finish it first :hero:

But I'd be very very interested to figure out how you turn this idea into a detective level, with proofs, clues, etc... this is gonna awesome ! :hero:		2010-01-31 19:55:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Don't worry, you'll have time to finish your level: i think the "real" works for this level will begin next week, now i'm only projecting and making separate things. I projected the 89% of the investigation mode: how to take clues, Cat Senses, asking to suspected/villagers, and the notebook. I can't reveal all the infos here, but if you join us i'll let you know that soon 2010-01-31 20:44:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Argghhh, YOU'RE EVIL !!!

This sounds amazing ! It's good to see people like you trying some other things, other than to jump and grab sponge, you're working on a great concept.		2010-01-31 21:35:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Probably the most important thing that i want in this level is innovation: LBP isn't only platforming, it can be everything, investigation too. A level that requires intuition and logic but that isn't boring, and that is very satisfy when you came to the solution. Like Prof. Layton said: "Every puzzle has an answer!"2010-01-31 21:42:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

2 new concept arts, some characters (only some ideas, probably i'll change them), and the look of the intro, with our detective in a carriage, going to the village with Leon and the cat:
http://localhostr.com/files/dda12c/32.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/f92e34/33.jpg		2010-02-01 20:58:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Sorry bout your father Fox

On the topic of the game, I have made a blueprint (in my mind) of a logic that could be used so you could pick a lock. If you want it, tell me.		2010-02-02 02:09:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

Mmm, interesting, show it to me by Pm, thanks 2010-02-02 13:51:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I can't help you anymore i think, i will send you the buildings i have maded already ( there not finished because i don't have the time )

Off topic: thx for the support, tommorow we get to know how long my dad is already sick..		2010-02-02 20:17:00

Author:
McRedFox
Posts: 56

You should make a social group so we can exchange ideas etc...2010-02-02 20:31:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

Yes you're right, i was making it yesterday but then i forgot! I'll make it now! There i'll reveal you some other plot infos and some ideas for the gameplay...2010-02-02 21:31:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ah! awesome! i just joined 8)2010-02-04 03:00:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

oh man i can not wait!! this is gunna be great!

-- i am not to confident in my building... (dante i am answering your message om my profile ) i mean i would love to try but i also can't guarantee reliability since the ps3 is hooked up to the biggest tv in the house and other family members will be using it (the ps3 and tv)

but what i have seen in this thread it looks like its potential is great to great for my amatuer building status :/

Good Luck with this project! 		2010-02-04 04:16:00

Author:
Unknown User

Woah, great concept art and and pictures! You're sure off to a good start, so keep it up! 2010-02-04 04:34:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

Thanks, we're starting our work, i opened the social group and there we're talking about the level and the projects 2010-02-04 18:59:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Succes dante and the rest 2010-02-04 19:52:00

Author:
McRedFox
Posts: 56

Hope your dad will be better soon, Fox! I'll keep you update about the project 2010-02-05 15:52:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I don't know why but this keeps reminding me of Blue Toad Murder Files : The Mysteries of Little Riddle Oh by the way, not sure that I've already asked that, but are you gonna use some Steampunk stuff ? :hero:

PS : Dante, where did you get your icon from ? 		2010-02-05 17:48:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

It will probably have a lot of SteamPunk stuff! ?__?
My icon is froma big walpaper of an anime, Tutor Hitman Reborn! Very cool, i suggest it to any manga reader
Sorry, i don't know what lue Toad Murder Files : The Mysteries of Little Riddle is, never heard anything like this in italy xD		2010-02-05 17:55:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Oh, Tutor Hitman Reborn, I know it a bit, I woulda never thought you got it out of this anime ! ^^ Well Blue Toad Murder Files is a PSN game, I didn't know it at all either until I came across it by looking for the LittleBigPlanet forum on a website (The Mysteries of Little Riddle It reminds me of your project because of the little (and probably quiet) town, which hides something more mysterious behind a fa?ade of tranquillity)

Good, I'm glad you want to use some Steampunk stuff, I thought you wanted to make something more realistic, much like Sherlock Holmes (which woulda been great too, but I still prefer Steampunk universe ^^)		2010-02-05 19:38:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

A PSN game? Which PSN: EU; USA or JAP? I have to check this!
And yeas, i want to mix realism and steampunk, i want to make a "out-time" village, it won't have an exact date, it's a strange village like in Prof. Layton! But i'm taking much inspiration from Sherlock Holmes film!		2010-02-05 22:50:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

To be honest, Blue Toad Murder files is a boring game.
The challenges/puzzle thingies are easy and it's easy to figure out everything.
I bet the game is ment for 7 year olds or something. I got überbored playing it.		2010-02-06 00:04:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

The butler did it! 'nuff said

Anyways, now that we are on the topic of theme..
I'd like to see some fantasy. Like, a house built on a tree, a house IN a tree...
Magicians which could give you clues or special abilities (for a limited time, of course ),
etc.		2010-02-06 02:31:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

It's a nice idea but it will make the level too much unrealistic. I like to mix realism with some other things, like SteamPunk, but i still want to make it seems a real world 2010-02-06 20:58:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Woo...Can't wait to get to work...lol...

No, seriously, I'm excited!		2010-02-07 00:56:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

I posted on the group a thread where there are some to-do things, you can check there if you want to help 2010-02-07 14:16:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

sounds pretty interesting. i also really like the sketches, did you draw those?2010-02-11 00:35:00

Author:
Nordin
Posts: 55

Yes, I did the sketches, glad you like them And it's very cool to see them take life in LBP 2010-02-11 12:21:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Hey, what's new ? :hero:2010-02-21 13:12:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

it looks fantastic. nice sketches too.

if you need any help with characters and objects, just message me.		2010-02-21 13:18:00

Author:
trip090
Posts: 1562

So, we made the intro of the level, a first part of the vilage and the first 2 puzzles. I made some NPCs, the workman of the village and the mayor. We're starting to make the first 2 investigation scenes: the one were the "ghost" appeared, and the first crime scene (fully projected). Soon i'll post screens. Trip, your help wil be very appreciated, any thing that you can make will be helpful!2010-02-21 13:57:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Cooool, I'm looking forward to seeing your screenshots !2010-02-21 14:24:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Ahah, thanks! I hadn't updated the thread because some infos are "top secret", but I can post the screen shots, so everyone can see that the project is moving! Ah, obviously, if you want to enter the group just let me know 2010-02-21 14:36:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Aren't these pictures from Professor Layton?2010-02-21 19:51:00

Author:
austimerr
Posts: 385

Yes, as I said, the village is very similar to the one in the first Professor Layton, that I liked very much for visuals and atmosphere 2010-02-21 19:55:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Screenshots pl0x?
*puppy eyes that won't allow you to resist*		2010-02-23 03:21:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

Hmm, sounds like it's coming a long nicely. Cant wait to play it eventually!

BTW in the OP it says you still need help here and there so if you even need some gameplay ideas or help with something else I am just a PM away (unless I am playing MAG of course, then it's different).		2010-02-23 19:33:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

Some screens as promised:
http://localhostr.com/files/a020e5/Una%20foto_15.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/8242ea/Una%20foto_16.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/5e750c/Una%20foto_17.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/542edf/Una%20foto_18.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/bd7a72/Una%20foto_19.jpg
http://localhostr.com/files/cfd4fb/Una%20foto_21.jpg		2010-02-24 21:34:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

No comments about the screenshots? Sadly Ragfell won't be able to work for some weeks, so we accept other applicants!
Here's a very cool picture of St. Mystere, the village of the first Professor Layton's game!
http://localhostr.com/files/212ce1/St_Mystere_by_Arctic_Furnace.jpg		2010-03-01 21:51:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ill help 2010-03-01 23:58:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

I'm always avaliable...

Nah, who am I kiddin'? We're, like, at opposite ends of the world. 		2010-03-02 05:27:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757

To help you don't have to be online the same time I am, you can simply make some objects and send them to me, make some puzzles, or give ideas in the forum group.
Ultimate, I'll be happy for your help too, can you show me something you made, so I can see your "Create Skills"? 		2010-03-02 14:24:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I've not been online much recently, sorry Dante. And may I suggest you change the wheels on the carriage to bog-standard materials, as cogs are very thermo-heavy. I'm online now if you want any help.2010-03-02 15:56:00

Author:
Holguin86
Posts: 875

To help you don't have to be online the same time I am, you can simply make some objects and send them to me, make some puzzles, or give ideas in the forum group.
Ultimate, I'll be happy for your help too, can you show me something you made, so I can see your "Create Skills"?
Hmm, I'm working on a project with friends,
I guess I can show you what Ive done in it. And where do you live?		2010-03-02 18:23:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

Italy, GMT +1. You can simply post some screens, but I think you have what I want to join to the group 2010-03-02 21:44:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I have the looks! And I would post some screens, but Ive lost my USB stick, my PS3 internet is like..'Loading? Whats that?', etc.2010-03-02 22:23:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

Don't worry, I invited you. Read the topics and see how can you be helpful 2010-03-04 16:42:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I posted an idea in one of the discussions. cant remember which @_@2010-03-04 16:53:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kwj-HeGuTxI/SUSBFu39ucI/AAAAAAAADZ0/tfEfCrog1Dk/s400/professor-layton-and-the-curious-village-20080205044331263_640w.jpg

So..
recreated this yet?
Because it could look 99% identical to that pic if you took a good hour.		2010-03-04 19:06:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Made something similar, we made the first 2 sketches I did, but we didn't make it yet. I know it can be very similar, but to save thermo e can't use so many stickers. Do you think you can give a hand? 2010-03-04 20:12:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I think we have over 300 stickers in "Discworld" so dont worry,
you can also create new stickers from i.e. a sticker setup.
for instance, if you use a black sticker for sky, use star-shaped stickers for stars..
You might want to make a picture of it and use that instead.
(depending on size and quality) but it can really save you between a few up to 40 or more stickers.
Add me on psn and we can give it a try.

wont be on lbpc for a few weeks though.		2010-03-05 11:54:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Nice suggestions, thank you, I will add you asap.
I watched the trailer of Discworld, and I really enjoyed it, going to play it soon!		2010-03-05 14:05:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Any major progress?2010-03-09 03:28:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

I'm working on the 3d background, making many houses, so that the village effect will be very beautiful. Someone who uses well the 3D effect will be very useful! Then, I made the first investigation scene, where the phantom appeared, and the pursuit to the solution. I like how the village is coming up, and I'm making many NPCs, the atmosphere is one of the most important things in this level!2010-03-09 13:44:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

3d glitch is probably as easy as placing DM

Just check out the 3d glitch tutorial adi posted
Its in the url of my sig.		2010-03-09 16:45:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Your videos are very useful, the layer glitch seems easier now I checked the Characters video too, very nice ones, but now I'm making them all with the grid, so I can save much thermo.2010-03-09 21:33:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Hey this looks great but your Logo is too identical to my Nocte Saga LOGO. Even the Hat over the letters!!! I am not suggesting that you copy mine. Only pointing that there's a logo almost identical out there. And i can help with 3D. If you need help anytime.2010-03-10 01:22:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

Ehy, you're right, the logos are very similar... I made it with KeyNote on Mac (like PowerPoint for Windows), and I had the idea of the hat seeing the film of Robert Downey (he has that kind of hat). And yes, I will like some help for the 3D. If you want to join the group, just ask. I'm going to change the logo, so we won't have problems 2010-03-10 13:17:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ehy, you're right, the logos are very similar... I made it with KeyNote on Mac (like PowerPoint for Windows), and I had the idea of the hat seeing the film of Robert Downey (he has that kind of hat). And yes, I will like some help for the 3D. If you want to join the group, just ask. I'm going to change the logo, so we won't have problems

Yes i can help with the 3D, im not an expert but im working a lot in that the last days. I can also help with the characters if you want. And dont worry, about the logo, its another font, etc etc. Maybe at the end, will be totally diferent.		2010-03-10 17:35:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

Ok, I'll sent you the invite to the group. Then, the logo of the level in LBP is totally different, this is only a concept! 2010-03-10 19:32:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlKLPl2qyZc 9:31.
thats 3d for you

(my cave)		2010-03-16 20:10:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Oh my, that cave is simply AWESOME! You are a master of the 3D! I have to study your tutorials well, so I hope I can be good as you! 2010-03-16 20:30:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I have a bad news... I give you a hint: it's yellow, it's a light, and it appears on PS3s... Yes, YLOD killed my PS3 too... I hope that sending it to a reparation center will bring it back to life, because I will lose all the Edward Stone level too... Sigh...2010-03-21 19:59:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Looks.... Wow!

Can't wait to see this!		2010-03-21 21:12:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

Wow, your screenshots looks great ! :hero:2010-03-22 19:25:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Oh darn, sorry for your PS3! (Dunno what YLOD is though) I just wanted to ask if I could help you, and join the team. I make cutouts of things, and I'm starting to work with logics. So can you use my help?2010-03-22 19:52:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

I'm very happy that you like our work. My PS3 now is at a reparation center, I hope it will be back in a week.2010-03-22 19:52:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Its YLOD season..

Hope you don't lose all your data. 		2010-03-22 21:46:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

They said that I won't lose my data, the hard disk will be untouched. I hope that! Anyway, I'm thinking about changin this PS3 with a Slim, maybe it will break again.2010-03-23 22:39:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Nice, do they know when your PS3 is done? And do you still need some creators or is your team full?2010-03-24 16:48:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

I'll like some other skilled creators, can you show me something you made? Anything, an object, a contraption, a logic piece...
Or you can wait until I'll have my PS3 back, then I can check your skills online 		2010-03-24 16:57:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Uhmm, I think that would be waiting untill your PS3 is back, as i'm working on the crappiest laptop EVAR! I think my best skill would be making cutouts and working with the corner-tool. I like how the design is like the Proff. Layton games, it's a beatifull style.2010-03-24 17:01:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

I wanna a task!!!, what do you need, a NPC, an Object? 3D.... i?ll do anything XD. I like to make good objects2010-03-24 20:07:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

Oh, that's the spirit Well, I think my PS3 won't be back before a week, so you have time to create. Well, NPCs will be cool, you can look at the drawings or see some picture of Prof. Layton, I like quite cartoonish NPCs, that will fit well in the atmosphere of the level. Some 3D will be very useful too, some buildings like the ones in the screenshoots, an alley, some trees, use your imagination, looking at your levels I can see that you have much of it! 2010-03-24 20:18:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

For at least giving you an idea of my 'skill', I made an easier version of comphermc's 'Intelligent Vehicle Logic', I have made a block of the same size and weight of a sackboy. And offcourse, I've got the ambition to work on a project. Can I make something to show you when you have your PS3 back?2010-03-25 16:13:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Sure, make anything you want. What about some scenic pieces? I mean trees, street lamps, some people... Just try to make them in the style of the level, that you said you like much 2010-03-25 16:20:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ok, will do. Some trees...2010-03-25 16:38:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Hey a quick suggestion for your level, from the photos on the 1st page of this thread, it looks like you are going to implement background buildings to make the town appear realistic. I have a great suggestion for you, go to this thread thats was created by TheAdipose https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=22765-How-to-use-the-3D-layer-glitch-video-tutorial! It has a great way of putting objects into the 3d background. What you could do with this is make several buildings that will be used as the background buildings and use this useful way to put them into the background. Good luck with the level series and hope you get your ps3 fixed soon! Peace! 2010-03-25 19:47:00

Author:
damaz10
Posts: 771

Uhm, I published a level showing the screenshot of the Village Square, sleightly changed. Check it out when you got your PS3 back, and tell me what you think of it.2010-03-25 20:40:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Ehm, can anyone make some screenshots? The PS3 won't be back this week... But I'm curious about this square!2010-03-25 20:44:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Im working in the Cat's six sense (logic)!!!!! I already got a preliminary version complete. Looks great i think.2010-03-25 20:55:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

Oh, great! I couldn't ask better! I imagined it very similar to the Eagle Eye of Assassin's Creed: all in gray and the main clues in a powerful color! 2010-03-25 21:06:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Oh, great! I couldn't ask better! I imagined it very similar to the Eagle Eye of Assassin's Creed: all in gray and the main clues in a powerful color!

When your PS3 comeback we join in a level to make this according to your vision, but right now i think is close to your vision.		2010-03-25 21:52:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

So are ther any more things to create besides trees? Maybe some windows to use, or some doors?2010-03-26 16:59:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Sure, make anything you wnat, just be therm friendly! I suggest to use grid, and then corner editor.2010-03-26 17:12:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

For The trees? Hmm, that doesn't look really naturall, does it?2010-03-26 17:28:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

With grid I don't mean that it mut be like a LEGO, you can make a tree saving much thermo, making them like that ones in the screenshot with the carriage!2010-03-26 18:14:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Uhmm, maybe I'll skip the trees, 'cause yours look nice. Maybe I'll work on pre-made houseparts, like roofs, windows. Maybe you could let a friend check out my Village Square?2010-03-26 18:28:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

I'll try. If anyone here on LBPC will try the level and post some screens, I'll be very grateful!2010-03-26 21:59:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

When you got your ps3 back? Any date?2010-03-26 22:07:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

I'm sorry, I still haven't a date...Maybe in these days the shop will call me and say me the date...But I know it won't be in a few days...2010-03-26 22:26:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

professer layton fan, eh?

the idea would be amazing, I hope it turns out well.		2010-03-27 19:00:00

Author:
AbstractSam
Posts: 332

Hey, Dante, you found a friend to check my level? And you still don't have a date huh?2010-03-28 15:45:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

No date and no friends to play LBP. Not so lucky, right? Can you ask to some of your friends to make some screens? I'm curious about your work.2010-03-29 16:28:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Hey, I'm back on PS3, so I can help, finally. 2010-03-29 17:02:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

Oh great! Can you start trying Okisaan's level, and making some screens? I really want to see what he has done! Then, as I said to the others, you can just create what you want, NPCs, parts of the village, 3D buildings, puzzles... What you think it's helpful for the level.2010-03-29 17:40:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ok. Is there any tally of what is done, so I don't go around creating something we already have done? I don't seek to waste my time making something already made and in use, waste time arguing about it, waste your time by making you deliberate whether it should be included, and then in the end all of it becoming a headache.

So yes. Inventory would be nice. I'll try Okisaan's level.		2010-03-30 04:53:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

Check the screenshots and the group thread to see what is already done. Some NPCs are always welcome, parts of the village such as houses, street lamps, roads, or some puzzle. You can make the inn where Edward and Leon sleep the first night: make the reception in the ground floor, and a room with 2 beds in the first floor, if you like to make it. 2010-03-30 14:18:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I'll get to work. I'll try to make it fit the general theme.2010-03-31 04:27:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

Great, good work! I'm still waiting my PS3... It's so sad to see all these great levels published on Level Showcase, and be unable to try them!2010-03-31 16:44:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Hey dude! I've been following this thread for some time and I think I could make some good contributions to it. I think I read that ducky was already working on the cat sense, I had an idea for it that uses a glitch u can get from the port royal house. I'm not sure what dlc you have but if you have the potc dlc the glitch I mentioned is an fairy light seperated from the light source it emmits. Basically you can have the fairy light somewhere hidden and the light source somewhere else. I was mentioned by Sehven in a thread and it's pretty impressive having a light source withouth the fairylight around. I could make some scenery parts as Im good with making scenery such as trees and foliage and stuff. I'm on LBP at odd hours so if you want, I would like to help

EDIT: I can post some pictures of Okisaan's level if ya want. I'll take some pics next time I'm on LBP		2010-03-31 17:15:00

Author:
damaz10
Posts: 771

Oh, I'm always happy seeing people interested in my project :hero: I have the PotC DLC, but I never noticed that glitch... Next time I play LBP (and it won't be soon ) I'll check it. Making some scenery parts will be helpful, taking screenshots too. Please do some photos next time you're in LBP, maybe make some photos of what you create too and post them here, now LBPC is the only way I can check the progress of the project.2010-03-31 18:37:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Oh, I'll have to unlock the level if people want to check it, i'll do it right away.2010-04-01 16:07:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Heyy :hero: It's been a long time.

How's it going ? I hope you'll get your PS3 back soon ^^		2010-04-01 16:17:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Np dude. I'll upload some later on to show you some of my work and some I could contribute. Will post whenever I get a chance next. Cheers!2010-04-01 18:54:00

Author:
damaz10
Posts: 771

Okisaan: You can use a vault code and post it here, so we'll be the only able to check your level. Odd, we didn't important steps, now the collaborators are making what they can to improve the level, but as soon as possible, I'll drive the level in the right!
@damaz: Good, in this week I gathered many helpers 		2010-04-01 22:47:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I unlocked the level so anybody can play it, I didn't want everybody to know my code. Ragfell thought my level was awesome. Any date for your PS3 yet?2010-04-02 19:51:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

Bad news for my PS3 today, I think that it's unreparable and the only solution is get a new one... I ask you to check a thing: can anyone go in my LBP page (where my levels are published) and check of many locked levels do I have? I remember that I have 1 locked level, but if you find more than one, it means that I have a backup of Edward Stone. Okisaan, glad to hear that Ragfell liked you level, I'm always happy when I find a skilled helper!2010-04-02 20:37:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

can you get your hard drive back. you might be able to retrieve data if you can get it back.2010-04-02 20:40:00

Author:
IStwisted
Posts: 428

Omg turbo reply Anyway, my PS3 now is here on the tablr, still broken. I can easily get the HDD, but how can I backup it? Placing it on a other PS3 won't work, because that PS3 will format it. The only way it's finding a computer able to backup it, but where?2010-04-02 20:47:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I just googled "retrieve data from my PS3" and got this (http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-Tech-Central/HELP-How-can-I-recover-my-PS3-Game-Save-data-from-a-broken-PS3/m-p/35564689). I'm not sure how but I'm sure there is a way

EDIT: well... alot more people are saying it can't be done.

DOUBLE EDIT: maybe if you can get a external USB drive that uses the same type of hard drive you can replace the HD in it with the one from your old PS3 and just plug it into the USB slot on the new PS3. I've done this, not with PS3, but with other proprietary systems and it worked in most cases. as long as you plug it into a system that uses the same file system it should work.		2010-04-02 20:53:00

Author:
IStwisted
Posts: 428

Thank you very much for your support! I read all the tragic stories, and no one was able to backup the files. But I thought exactly what you thought too: changin my PS3, then use an USB port with the old HDD. Maybe it will work, maybe it will not, anyway it's my last chance.2010-04-02 21:16:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Thank you very much for your support! I read all the tragic stories, and no one was able to backup the files. But I thought exactly what you thought too: changin my PS3, then use an USB port with the old HDD. Maybe it will work, maybe it will not, anyway it's my last chance.

It's worth a shot at least If you can get the right adapter. Here's one (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48965&doy=14m3&C=SO&U=strat15) that was mentioned in one of the threads.

EDIT:
The data in PS3's internal hard drive is per-PS3 encrypted, that's why you can't use it in another PS3 or PC without first formatting it, losing all data. External SATA or USB enclosures are no solution (SATA: does not change the situation at all, USB: PS3 only supports unencrypted FAT/FATX partitions on USB connected drives).		2010-04-02 21:22:00

Author:
IStwisted
Posts: 428

Wow, 40?, I thought it was less expensive. Anyway thanks for your help, i'm browsing with the iPod Toich, so it's not so easy to Google quickly and smartly 2010-04-02 21:27:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

in case you missed my last edit. found a post where some one said that wont work.


BUT I did find this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nS52RvP1uU

haven't watched the whole thing yet but sounds promising.		2010-04-02 21:29:00

Author:
IStwisted
Posts: 428

Oh, I just read it. Well, I think the only solution is checking if I have published a locked backup of the level, honestly I can't remember if i did it or not...
EDIT: I cant see that video: is it YouTube? If yes, can you simply say me the title of the video?		2010-04-02 21:36:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

I see only one locked level 2010-04-02 22:15:00

Author:
IStwisted
Posts: 428

Mmm, bad news for me. I was quite sure about having another online backup... Well, that means that I must save my HDD.2010-04-03 21:43:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

... I'm sad... Is there anything I can do?2010-04-05 11:53:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

You're already helping me making me feel not alone in this trouble . Anyway, I found a way to save the HDD and get a PS3 Slim. The only problem is that it will cost min. 200 €, and it will take a month. The only way to make the project go haed is in your hands. Who wants to create anything for the level feels free, when I'll be able to get onlne, I'll mix up all these parts toimprove the level. Ah, funny is thinking how a little yellow light makes all your projects blow up. And my Heavy Raon still is in the cellophane!2010-04-05 23:55:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Ok here are the screenshots from Okisaan's level
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14926http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14927

Heres a couple of scenery shots from my current w.i.p level, they are not totally finished but it gives you a general idea of my creating skills, sorry I didn't post sooner, I was away in create mode....
http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14930http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14931http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14928http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14929
I am mainly focusing on scenery right now so if you need something that is some type of scenery, I'd be glad to help		2010-04-07 15:58:00

Author:
damaz10
Posts: 771

Wonderful the screens of Okisaan! Your levels seems very good too! The street lights are fantastic! Ohh, I want so bad the PS3 2010-04-07 17:56:00

Author:
Dante95
Posts: 504

Thank you! I'm working on a Door Puzzle now. It makes you open and close several doors at the same time, corresponding to the colour on the floor.2010-04-08 09:42:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165


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