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Next Jackofcourse Project: To kill you all...many times! Testers: New Version Up.

Archive: 93 posts

So yeah, I've been wanting to do a classic challenging platformer for a long time, and the little race section in Industrial Assistance 2 gave me a bit of a taste for it.

So that's my plan!

I've done about 20% of it now. It's very different to anything else I've done so I'm having some good fun with it! It's a lot of fun thinking something up and not having to tone it down so everyone can do it 		2010-02-26 23:25:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I'm excited. Remember back to when you said you'd pretty much reached your peak as a creator and weren't really planning on branching out? That made me sad. This makes me happy.

2010-02-27 00:38:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Hey Jack slow down a bit will you and give the rest of us a chance to catch up.2010-02-27 02:21:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

I'm enjoying creating at the minute. That hasn't been the case properly for a long time. (Probably since like Industrial Assistance 1!!)

Being inspired and actually enthusiastic about something really helps!		2010-02-27 02:28:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

i would love to test these it sounds fun2010-02-27 11:02:00

Author:
gareth
Posts: 81

It's very different to anything else I've done
... hmmm ...

2010-02-27 11:05:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

Will it still have the great atmospheres like the rest of your levels? I hope it does.2010-02-27 14:40:00

Author:
austimerr
Posts: 385

Jack's been reborn recently. Creating like a mad person and actually playing with people too! ZOMG2010-02-27 14:54:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

... hmmm ...



You shall see!		2010-02-27 16:21:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

You shall see!

What about the rest of us!

2010-02-27 16:54:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

haha I meant when it was published! You all shall see then

It's going quite well. I've slowed down a bit because I'm still looking for some kind of visual decoration that I'm happy with. Think I may have found something...so I'm going back through the level and adding all that now 		2010-02-27 17:00:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

This sounds interesting, when do you think you will continue your "Doctor" series?2010-02-28 02:43:00

Author:
Arctos13
Posts: 258

Well, I for one want to be killed many, many times, so I'm really looking forward to it. I also look forward to continuation of the Doctor series, but I understand how you have to leave something alone for a bit and work something else.2010-02-28 16:23:00

Author:
thanatos989
Posts: 248

Sounds great! I've really kind of been turned off of LBP lately but I'll get on to see this for sure! Your levels are always spectacular! I'm glad you're on such a creating splurge right now!2010-02-28 18:36:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

Well, I took a bit of a break but it's coming along nicely I think. The visuals are very basic, but this one is all about the platforming 2010-03-20 00:33:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Apologies for double post...may be wanting some testers over the next week. Not sure how many (if any yet) but if you're interested just post! 2010-03-20 01:04:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I'm up for testing. Looking forward to it!2010-03-20 19:39:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'd be glad to test! 2010-03-20 19:55:00

Author:
iGotFancyPants
Posts: 1355

I would like to test! 2010-03-20 19:57:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

I must say, A Very good style/ Nice new Puzzles - (As you probably saw) I had a struggle with the Narrow areas in those...errr...'Flippers', & The Timed Platforms were a bit of a challenge!
also, Liking the Setting - It seemed to me that we (Me) were on a Spaceship? A BIG Difference from your usual

Can't wait to see what else you put in there!		2010-03-20 20:03:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

I'm up for it if needed!2010-03-20 20:04:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Awesome. Thanks everyone

Well I'm going to have a bit more of a play around tonight and stick a few other sections in it and then I'll pass some keys out

The gameplay so far is pretty much how I want. Visuals wise, that's all a bit in flux and I keep changing it around quite a bit. There's also a few things visually that I will be adding all at once at the end! So yeah, visually it is likely to change before it's properly published

If anyone else fancies testing just let me know!		2010-03-20 20:08:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Ya' probably don't know me, but I'm very eager to take up a role as a tester! I've been playing LBP since 08, so I know a few game mechanics. Haha...2010-03-20 20:19:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Ya' probably don't know me, but I'm very eager to take up a role as a tester! I've been playing LBP since 08, so I know a few game mechanics. Haha...

Whether I know you or not doesn't matter!

As long as you are willing to give me feedback then all is goooooood 		2010-03-20 20:34:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Whether I know you or not doesn't matter!

As long as you are willing to give me feedback then all is goooooood

Yayyyyyy


...		2010-03-20 20:45:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

I'm enjoying creating at the minute. That hasn't been the case properly for a long time. (Probably since like Industrial Assistance 1!!)

Being inspired and actually enthusiastic about something really helps!

I know how you feel i got like that a bit ago, but then I just got inspired so much so my next three levels are planed out.

good to hear you got inspired sounds good and I know you alway come up with unique ideas cant wait to play it I all way enjoy your level		2010-03-20 23:01:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014

I'd love to test, Jack! Nothing beats the uniqueness (word?) of your levels! If I can't test, I'll sure be ready to see it when it's out! 2010-03-20 23:18:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

I know how you feel i got like that a bit ago, but then I just got inspired so much so my next three levels are planed out.

good to hear you got inspired sounds good and I know you alway come up with unique ideas cant wait to play it I all way enjoy your level

Yeah, it's definitely a good feeling! Thanks a lot.


I'd love to test, Jack! Nothing beats the uniqueness (word?) of your levels! If I can't test, I'll sure be ready to see it when it's out!

Yeah no problem. I will probably hand the keys out quite soon!		2010-03-20 23:21:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Okay ready with the keys. Erm, how do I send keys to people who aren't on my friends list?2010-03-20 23:59:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Okay ready with the keys. Erm, how do I send keys to people who aren't on my friends list?

well you can copy a key room from comphermc and then put the key in that level and publish, then give the tester the code so they can access the key room! And take the key! 		2010-03-21 00:05:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

That's a lot more effort than just sending a key

Hmm. I will just add everyone and send them keys.		2010-03-21 00:07:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

That's a lot more effort than just sending a key

Hmm. I will just add everyone and send them keys.

lol, ok 		2010-03-21 00:08:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

i like to help2010-03-21 04:27:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

I've sent the first lot of keys out. Will send the rest when I'm next on now 2010-03-21 04:28:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Thanks to everyone who's tested so far and told me what they think.

As I mentioned the visuals weren't really finalised and after messing around a lot today I've found a look that I'm far happier with Once I've got through updating the whole level (which will be so tedious ) I will put the newer version online.

Anyone else who wants to test just let me know!		2010-03-21 21:14:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

This is awesome and simply fun. Everything's unique but not done over the top. The visuals were a little questionable to me, but the gameplay was top notch. It wasn't easy! Best use of paint gun I've seen anyway! Great stuff!2010-03-21 21:25:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

I've never been sure on the visuals myself. But I'm really happy with the new look. Far more slick and stylish! 2010-03-21 21:25:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

____________________________2010-03-21 21:34:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

I'd like to test! If, of course, you don't want me too, I am perfectly happy crying myself to sleep.2010-03-21 21:44:00

Author:
srgt_poptart
Posts: 425

Add me and I shall send you a key 2010-03-21 21:44:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

It's not even hard, Jack. I expect better.2010-03-21 21:46:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Between you, rtm and myself there must have been about 50 deaths per play through... It's going to get more and more deadly don't worry...2010-03-21 21:48:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I actually expect the last few sections to crank up the difficulty as so far you have done an awesome job of gradually making it more challenging as it goes along. With a few sections just adding plasma ball obstacles to them and then adding all the gameplay pieces together in one section is something you have done really well. Can't wait to see the final sections.

I Died 50 times in 4 player. 3 times on my own... So it can be harder, but I knew what I was doing the second time. First time you, play youre gonna have to learn how it works.		2010-03-21 21:50:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

Gradually getting harder is definitely my plan. The last section you've all seen seems to have caught quite a lot of you out though! It's not that hard with a bit of practice...if I am to make it so it carries on getting harder than that...you better all be up for the challenge 2010-03-21 21:52:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I can do the last section with my eyes closed after you figure out the technique.2010-03-21 21:58:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

i added you jack 2010-03-21 23:58:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Excellent work on this level. The only thing I didn't like was the visuals. I understand you were going for platforming (and passed with flying colours!) but the visuals felt a bit out of it for me.

Maybe it's personal preference, but I'm telling it how it is. Also, I LOVED how you transitioned into each section; simple yet brilliant! And the final section was awesome 		2010-03-22 00:07:00

Author:
iGotFancyPants
Posts: 1355

Thanks a lot The platforming was the main thing I was after with this one and that seems to be going down well so all is good

The visuals were a bit hit and miss. Some people really liked them, others didn't. I'm in the process of changing them all now anyway so the new version should be much much better. Although it is a nightmare going through the whole level doing it! 		2010-03-22 00:40:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

This is all very interesting and intriguing but when will it be published?2010-03-22 11:21:00

Author:
Arctos13
Posts: 258

I'd love to test!2010-03-22 11:27:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

can i test it ill add you my psn is gareth26892010-03-22 16:12:00

Author:
gareth
Posts: 81

i could test if you still need it?2010-03-22 16:35:00

Author:
sean96sx
Posts: 71

Sure, if you're all willing to give feedback here I'll send you all keys?2010-03-22 16:37:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

sounds great, i'll give you the best feedback i can2010-03-22 16:39:00

Author:
sean96sx
Posts: 71

heyy can i test it too? Ill do it in a small reveiw format ;except the stars will be *'s, cos apparently people don't like you using too many :star:'s2010-03-22 17:42:00

Author:
flamingemu
Posts: 1872

I'll check it out again with the new visuals. 2010-03-22 18:17:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

I'm getting there with the new visuals now. Only the last section to do

If I need more testers I'll be sure to send all the rest of you guys keys.		2010-03-22 22:05:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I still don't know how you got a whopping 28 K on Subterranean Setbacks, as oppose to my meek and feeble 24 K. Your skills are indeed quite admirable. I shall test! If you'd allow it.2010-03-22 22:09:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

Okay well I've finially got through changing all the visuals! So anyone who wants to test it just add me and ask for a key 2010-03-23 00:11:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

More keys will be sent out tonight when I get home from a horribly day sat in the library working!

I've made the most awesomely bestest cool secret area you will ever see. It's not really a secret, it's can clearly be seen...but it takes some Ninja skills to get to it. It's basically a devilsh bit of gameplay that would have just been too harsh to put in the actual required gameplay, but I really love it so I put it in for the high scorey goodness! 		2010-03-23 19:32:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Can I haz keyz, plz?2010-03-23 19:36:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

You sure you're Ninja'ery enough to cope? It might cause your head to explode?!2010-03-23 19:39:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

ive been a fan of ur levels for a while now. im intrigued by this one. the only levels that test my platforming skills these days are lost ages. at least platforming that is challenging AND actually do-able. i guess ill find out soon enuff how this level holds up2010-03-23 19:41:00

Author:
DarkSeraphim666
Posts: 96

No, I suck at platforming in LBP, but with the power of the chicken costume I can overcome anything.2010-03-23 19:42:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

Your chicken better be skilled with a paint gun!2010-03-23 19:45:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

http://theterribletwo.com/images/chicken-with-gun.jpg

/hums Ride of the Valkyries		2010-03-23 20:01:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

Okay well to all the testers so far. I've published it with the new visuals, I've DM'd you off from the rest of the level so you'll still have the exact same gameplay as before, but just very different visuals.

Looking forward to hearing what you think!		2010-03-23 22:31:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Okay well to all the testers so far. I've published it with the new visuals, I've DM'd you off from the rest of the level so you'll still have the exact same gameplay as before, but just very different visuals.

Looking forward to hearing what you think!

Hopefully you've just copied the level, then edited that version?		2010-03-23 23:10:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

You won't need another key if that's what you mean 2010-03-23 23:11:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Hay...umm...Jack,can I help test? Platforming is my strongest subject 8D2010-03-23 23:21:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837

Yeah sure just send me a friend request and I'll send you a key.2010-03-23 23:22:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I had a couple of points, forgot what most of them were.

What I do remember is that the guy who firse downwards and the platform rises to protect you from the plasma - he needs a time indication (preferably a ticker like the other platforms). More tomorrow, is bedtime now.

I also worked out a fun way to make it extreme, by not allowing the players to shoot from the sides or the bottom of the platforms - you have to commit to landing on the platform before taking your shot. You know you want to make that happen 		2010-03-24 02:07:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I had a couple of points, forgot what most of them were.

What I do remember is that the guy who firse downwards and the platform rises to protect you from the plasma - he needs a time indication (preferably a ticker like the other platforms). More tomorrow, is bedtime now.

I also worked out a fun way to make it extreme, by not allowing the players to shoot from the sides or the bottom of the platforms - you have to commit to landing on the platform before taking your shot. You know you want to make that happen

Thanks Yeah there deifnitely needs to be a ticker on that one, I didn't realise there wasn't to be honest.

About your extreme thing...Captain was the first to test it when I very first started and that's pretty much his method haha. Jump towards the platform and then just spam the paintinator at it! I preferred to take a nice clean shot at it and then jump. He defined it as the 'American and British way of doing things' 		2010-03-24 02:12:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

when am i going to get a key2010-03-24 02:23:00

Author:
The_Lil_JoKeR
Posts: 745

Sent it now I forgot sorry!2010-03-24 02:27:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Can I test, I am a good platformer.

My proof is that I got second on Subterraenean Setbacks. 		2010-03-24 02:59:00

Author:
X-FROGBOY-X
Posts: 1800

Yep yep yep. Anyone who wants to test just add me! As long as you are willing to give feedback on here all is good 2010-03-24 03:17:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I meant to write feedback earlier when the level was fresh in my mind, but the wife came home and I got distracted. So, please forgive me for the brief feedback, I'll try and give it another go tomorrow.

Basically, I agree with most of the comments that I've seen mentioned already. The gameplay is very good. It's difficult, but I never found it to be unfair or frustrating. Checkpoint placement seemed to be just right, I never died and thought "Oh man, I have to start all the way back here?", so I appreciated that a lot. The use of the paintinator was fantastic and I loved having to time the shots. Again, difficult, but fair and very satisfying when you pull it off.

The only thing I didn't like much... the visuals. I feel bad to even say it after reading that you've already changed and tweaked them numerous times. I did appreciate the fact that you were doing something different from your usual style, but I just wasn't feeling it. Perhaps my expectation that it would be similar to the style of your other levels also played a role in my feelings toward the visuals.

I'll definitely give it another go tomorrow and see how I feel, but as of right now, the visuals are the only thing I disliked. The gameplay was very good though.		2010-03-24 05:58:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Thanks a lot MrSC! In all honesty I'm quite happy with the visuals now, they are much much better than they were. They aren't anything spectacular but then that's not what the level is about, I think they fit the theme quite well. I guess we'll find out what everyone thinks properly when it's published, but all things considered, I am pretty content with how it's turned out now

I'm not really sure what could be wrong with them?. Trying to be objective, I would honestly say that they suit the theme and are at the very least effective. You know your comment about it may be something to do with it not being 'my style', while it sounds odd, you may actually be right. Another bit of feedback I got was that maybe I should add more of 'my style' to it. Which was a bit of a 'sigh' moment to be honest. I get told my levels feel a bit samey and I should try something different, so I do, and now I should add more of ''my style' to it! I can't win! haha

Thanks a lot! 		2010-03-24 12:54:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Major fail I just pressed back and it deleted everything I had wrote!

Anyway, the level is finished! This is actually the first time I've finished a level and not just wanted to get it published. I'll probably keep hold of it for a bit and just tweak little things that no one will notice but me

I also have loads of work to do and if I publish it now I'll just end up staring at this forum and in game stats all day and night and not get anything done! Will still probably be published soon though! 		2010-03-24 16:31:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

i was just gonna ask wen u plan on publishing officially. i wouldnt worry about stats dude. its all about how YOU feel about your work. appreciation is nice however. i doubt ull have droves of people come on and be what i like to call "haters" >_> lol. im eager to play this. hopefully its out soon. keep up the good work2010-03-24 16:42:00

Author:
DarkSeraphim666
Posts: 96

Well yes, I've long since stopped worrying about the ratings...but that doesn't mean you don't keep checking on them when you've published a level haha2010-03-24 16:44:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

yea ur right, id look. lol and another thing. go for what you Wanted to make, not what everyone else Thinks u should/should've made. stick with what ur original intention was. no need to alter it to please the masses2010-03-24 16:47:00

Author:
DarkSeraphim666
Posts: 96

Gonna beta test it again tonight. See how the level has got on!

Did you glue those point bubbles down yet?		2010-03-24 18:33:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Nothing would have been changed, unless you haven't seen the newer visual?

Yeah, all the points are stuck down! 		2010-03-24 18:34:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Well this level up and has a proper thread now so how about a lock?

Thanks everyone!		2010-03-24 21:43:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Nothing would have been changed, unless you haven't seen the newer visual?

Yeah, all the points are stuck down!

Did you remember to stick down that platform I pointed out to you? Yes, it never ends, not with me helping out with your QA 		2010-03-24 21:55:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

If you mean the emitted one? Then yes! 2010-03-24 21:57:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

No, the one that you jump over and have to shoot backwards and diagonally down. The first one of those was wobbling about. It's not actually a platform, it's a kinda wall thingumy2010-03-24 21:58:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Ohhh. I didn't even know you had told me that, I must have missed it. I shall get on it...soon!2010-03-24 22:00:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Ooops! posted twice by accident!2010-03-24 22:01:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Oh... Is this that space one that I made that, uh, interesting checkpoint for? Sorry I couldn't have tested but I took a little PS3 break I might be back now if you need another opinion.2010-04-01 02:01:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

This level is published

Here's the thread: https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=24364-Shoot!-Jump!-Die-by-Jackofcourse		2010-04-01 15:17:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494


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