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Elemental: Valley of Wind *SPOTLIGHTED*

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Elemental: Valley of WindShawneboi
Is Sackboy prepared for his next Elemental challenge? The Valley of Wind is here, and ready for action! Work your way up the side of this dangerous terrain, and watch for those heavy winds!

Thanks to jump_button for his help with the wind mechanic, and thanks to everyone on LBP Central for your support! Hope you enjoy!


Video: (Thanks Grey!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWF2IOWL0o
2010-02-10 04:25:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


Oh great I've been waiting for this, the pictures of the level look great and also seem to show some of jump_button's style in the visuals which could be very interesting. Sadly I won't get to play it until Saturday because of school work, but it'll be the first level I play when it is Saturday.2010-02-10 05:40:00

Author:
Arctos13
Posts: 258


Nice solid level. Not a fan of floors made of grabbable materials, or stairs.

My only real complaint is that the level needs more character. It's a bit too generic looking, especially since there doesn't seem to be any story to it.
2010-02-10 07:22:00

Author:
DarkDedede
Posts: 672


oh you got it done ill have to pop on and play this ^^2010-02-10 07:56:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014


looks great i will be sure to check his out and steal some ide-i mean get inspiration

btw just wodnering where do you get those leaf stickers?
2010-02-10 08:15:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701


I'm pretty sure they're part of the Vera Bee pack. That pack has a bunch of foliage type stickers. My favorite is the red ivy stickers.2010-02-10 21:16:00

Author:
DarkDedede
Posts: 672


buy the vera bee sticker pack...its in there!2010-02-10 21:58:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


Played any jump_button levels recently??? Its nostalgia and the wind effects from the last Sky Town rolled into one. You're two levels we spotlighted were fanstastic, so why you've you've copied jump so much is beyond me. The same materials, ruined landscape, even stickers.2010-02-11 20:34:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754


i knew when i was working on this level...that i was gonna hear this. When i started this series, i had always pictured in my head the the wind temple would be like this. I joined LBP Central after the first temple was complete, and almost finished with the water temple. I found Jump_button's levels by using this site, and when i needed help with the wind mechanic, I talked to him about how he pulled it off, which is probably why it is EXACTLY like his. I didn't want my style to be lost in this new level. I felt my previous levels were too enclosed, and I relied too much on the grid tool. This is the first level I used the corner editor and backscratch glitch. I really appreciate the feedback and help that I have received on this site, and I do not want anyone to think that I wanted to directly emulate another creators style.2010-02-11 22:31:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


Writing this sort of as i play it:

As others said, it has a strong reminder of jump_button with the stone and grass platforms, and with the mixing of the music. It still has something of yours though it doesn't quite feel the same. A true shawneboi level!

One small thing: i let go of the hang glider just before i hit land, and i fell to the ground.
2010-02-12 04:15:00

Author:
RCIX
Posts: 250


Awesome. I'll check this out soon.2010-02-12 17:27:00

Author:
Camden1
Posts: 83


OMG, a new ELEMENTAL !!!!! And.... Wind!!! Wow, I have great expectations of your gameplay.2010-02-12 23:02:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198


What a stunning level, the landscapes really looks beautiful, nice shapes and shades of green.. It just has a nice relaxing feeling.

I liked the use of switching layers and platforming which was just good old fun, but the part I didn't like was these wind things when trying to climb up. Is there a pattern to them? or is it just get up there as quick as you can? because I just kept getting knocked off, took me awhile to get up there. The other wind obstacles were great though because it was more obvious with the jumping and such which was simple and fun.

In all, great level, little short but still stunning in visuals and gameplay, I loved how it ended with the gliding kite what'cha ma call it thing. Bit stiff trying to get of the ground but still a nice touch. 5stars and tagged beautiful.
2010-02-13 15:11:00

Author:
LordMagicPants
Posts: 187


Wow I really loved this one, killer visuals, nice wind mechanic (nice one jump ) and just generally fun to play and look around. Yes I can see the influence from jump_button, but I wouldn't say it's terribley like his - and you've definately put your own spin on things.

Add to that the fact you've created a lovely level with ideas I'm guessing are mainly yours

five stars and a heart
2010-02-15 11:42:00

Author:
Coxy224
Posts: 2645


Wow, awesome level. It had great puzzles, visuals, and gameplay all around and the wind effect was very cool. Probably your best Elemental level yet. 5/5 and hearted.2010-02-15 13:50:00

Author:
Camden1
Posts: 83


Wow I really loved this one, killer visuals, nice wind mechanic (nice one jump ) and just generally fun to play and look around. Yes I can see the influence from jump_button, but I wouldn't say it's terribley like his - and you've definately put your own spin on things.

Add to that the fact you've created a lovely level with ideas I'm guessing are mainly yours

five stars and a heart

I wholeheartedly agree. I think there are some similarities with jump-button's work but the feel of your level is very different from that of Nostalgia. Yours is a lot warmer and is on a smaller scale with less austere grandeur about it. I liked the less enclosed look of this temple versus your previous two and loved the use of yellow throughout - just gorgeous and the Vera Bee stickers were very well used. Nice gameplay too - I especially liked the hang-glider! My favourite temple so far I think.

5 stars and hearted.
2010-02-15 14:03:00

Author:
shropshirelass
Posts: 1455


I played this on Saturday and it is a great continuation of the series. The visuals and yellow background look fantastic. It had a nice calm jump_button level feel but was also a hybrid of your own style and game play elements. The windmills looked great by the way. Oh, when will Earth be published?2010-02-15 23:35:00

Author:
Arctos13
Posts: 258


I played this on Saturday and it is a great continuation of the series. The visuals and yellow background look fantastic. It had a nice calm jump_button level feel but was also a hybrid of your own style and game play elements. The windmills looked great by the way. Oh, when will Earth be published?

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I have no idea when the Earth Temple will be finished...because I haven't even started it! Right now i'm just throwing around a few ideas, try to figure out where I want it to go. However, once I get started, I can usually crank out a finished product in a few weeks, so hopefully it won't be too long!
2010-02-16 05:50:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


I have recently added a few subtle changes to the look of this level. The overall gameplay is the same, however I wanted to change the levels overall appearance. I took out the grabbable floors, and changed the music throughout. Hope you enjoy!2010-03-04 17:32:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


Thread Updated to include video shot by GreyMRP...Enjoy!2010-03-21 17:28:00

Author:
shawneboi
Posts: 221


Very cool level I liked the platforming and the visuals are great. I was not very happy to get beat up by sticks blowing in the wind you big meanie lol!! Everything was done perfectly I found nothing wrong with it so i gave you 5 stars and a heart good job. Now onto Water 2010-03-23 02:03:00

Author:
Xeno_Destroyer
Posts: 72


I like this level, it had that really cool wind effect that blew you through the air. I'd say this is the best of your elemental levels visually, you are great with the 3d layer glitch. The gameplay was nifty, I liked the puzzles too, and your choice of materials and music was great. This is a truly pretty level.

I rated it :star::star::star::star::star:.
2010-05-03 21:26:00

Author:
X-FROGBOY-X
Posts: 1800


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