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LBUP Magical Forest

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LBUP Magical Forestalismuffin
This is my entry for the Ultimate Platformer competition. Basically you just make your way through an enchanted forest and on the way you collect rubies. Umm yea. Really basic but i experimented with the waterful trick. Enjoy!(I hope)
2010-04-29 03:18:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


HI, ali985! I played your level several day ago and found it very interesting. When I first time saw wizard I spent several minutes for attentive investigation how you made it. WOW! This character looks wonderful! And all level parts madded very well in your own style. I had much fun with you level. And it is very cool, that players can choose path to go further. Placement on prize bubbles also very well madded. Ad there are so many cool little details! With all of them level looks very nice! So I gave you 5 stars and heart for it! Only comment is that you did very good fairy tale adventure, but as platformer there is not many platforming style elements. But level is excellent anyway!!!!2010-04-29 08:29:00

Author:
Domik12
Posts: 838


Thanks alot for your feedback Domik :]
I need to incorporate more gameplay elements into my levels i think. My visuals are ok, but the gameplay is usually very little. I shall work harder on that next time!

Also this was my reference for the wizard:

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/8857322/2/istockphoto_8857322-wizard-with-a-owl.jpg
2010-04-29 08:51:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Also this was my reference for the wizard:


WOW! You created very cool character that is very similar to it original! You are talented creator! My respect for your work!
Here to compare:

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/8857322/2/istockphoto_8857322-wizard-with-a-owl.jpg http://my-lbp.narod.ru/lbpcentral/forest/wiz1.jpg
2010-04-29 09:32:00

Author:
Domik12
Posts: 838


thanks alot! i love creating things with a reference image2010-04-29 10:30:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Oh man! Ali, you've gotten absolutely fantastic with the corner editor!

This is definitely your most beautifully done level yet! The wizard was fantastic, and the optional gem collection was a lot of fun. I loved the tree roots and your vinework, and who doesn't love a bit of musical platforming? I truly enjoyed this level from start to finish, just taking in the lovely scenery while searching for the wizard's pilfered gems.

:star::star::star::star::star: and a heart! Can't wait to see what you come up with next Ali! Your creations keep getting better and better!:hero:
2010-04-29 21:30:00

Author:
SeekingTruth86
Posts: 151


Great level Ali!!

You just get better and better, and you say this was a rushed job? :eek:

As always your level looked great from start to finish, it just had the whole magical vibe going for it. I loved the mushrooms!!

I liked yoru puzzles and your your timed platform was very cool, and was that a bubble trap you set beside it? If so it suckered me right in.

You get five stars and another heart from me buddy, and good luck in the contest!!
2010-04-30 03:48:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305


Thanks alot! It's great to hear you guys liked it :3
It was rushed at the end XD I was getting sick of the level ha ha

Whats next? Sackula Part 2
I've been working on it every opportunity i get

anyways good luck to u to vj! your level is definately a winner :3
2010-04-30 05:29:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Hello ali!
Pretty nice level here, excellent visuals but it has a gameplay a little simple, but it was a good level anyway
Your corner edditing skills are amazing.
And one thing that I love of your levels is your ambientation, this one is absolutely fantastic.
All that trees and roots over here and there...good job!
Nicely done I?ll be loking forward for Sackula II!
Greetings!
2010-04-30 07:49:00

Author:
rOckalOvEer x73
Posts: 112


Ali,

wow this is some level you have here. It is short and a very solid level. I like it a lot. You didn't put a whole bunch of unnecessary stuff in the level, and the visuals are great. The premise is good, With an epic wizard. This level I find to be very different but still fresh. I gave this one a solid :star::star::star::star::star: and a creator heart. Can't wait to see what comes next from you.
2010-04-30 09:28:00

Author:
Captain Rule
Posts: 360


The level was AMAZING!!!!! I gave it 5 stars and heart.2010-04-30 13:44:00

Author:
himoks
Posts: 734


Good that you will make Sackula part 2, begouse i loved the first one.2010-04-30 13:46:00

Author:
himoks
Posts: 734


Hidy Ho ali!

Well, I want to start off by saying that I am SOOOO happy that I am not in this competition. The levels that I have played so far for the competition have been outstanding, and this one is no exception (in fact, it is one of the best!). When I was playing this level, I began thinking back on all the levels that I have played recently on PSP, and I realized that we really are entering a point on PSP where the level quality is becoming top notch... Hmmm... you know what, I think I will make a separate post about this instead of cluttering up your wonderful level thread with my babbling

So, let's talk about the level...

The thing that stands out to me first and foremost is just how great this level looks. You did an amazing job of recreating a forest scene. You corner editing work really paid off (especially for that outstanding looking wizard) and you should really be proud!

But even though the scenery stole the show for me, the gameplay was incredible as well. Not only was there fun platforming, but also timed mechanics and a fun collection system with the rubies (that lead to a reward at the end!).

I literally had nothing to complain about. The only thing that I could even sort of pick out was the fact that that bird that flies across the screen seems to go back and forth a bit if you go up and get the ruby (at least I think I saw it when I got the ruby. I know that something made it catch my attention that it went back down). I noticed it fly back down, so I tried walking out of its proximity to the right, and you could see it go down, so I went left and right over and over again to watch if fly up and down and up and down... Yeah, I'm an idiot. In all honesty, I found it more funny rather than a problem. I certainly wouldn't worry about it, but in future levels you might want to shift the proximity around a bit so that the player can't see the bird reset itself before it is off the screen. No biggie

This is an incredible level, and one that you should be very proud of. It has all the elements that I love about a level! Good luck on the competition (though I don't think that you will need luck ).
2010-04-30 15:41:00

Author:
amazingflyingpoo
Posts: 1515


Great level 5 stars and a heart!2010-04-30 21:08:00

Author:
memorex
Posts: 91


Okay, 2 feedbacks done, one more to go.

Anyways, I just finally tried out your level.
I enjoyed the visuals and the scenery, and just how epic this level had to be.
I enjoyed your Sackula level, and this level became fascinating to play.
At first when I saw this level, I thought, "How did you not try at all? I mean it is MARVELOUS!"
I enjoyed the mushrooms, very touching design.

The wizard dude look cool, but that didn't get my attention, because the whole scenery had me already when the level started.
I like the part when you jump on the giant mushrooms, not important, but that seem to had my eye.
I retrieved all the rubies, and I managed to receive those extra point bubbles at the end.
I have nothing to dislike about this level at all. I enjoyed the gameplay without problem.

I have no cons on this level. It was spot on and eye candy.
I enjoyed the jumping and running, and it was beautiful. Appealing to the eye.
I didn't think a level could look so great. No struggle or nothing.

The level contained a decent amount of length, not the best, but it was attractive.
The corner editing skills, out of the five, you received 6 out of five. It's not impossible because you did it.
I enjoyed your artwork and creations. Therefore, I gave you 5 stars! :star::star::star::star::star:

Until we meet again,
-Spark
2010-05-01 04:30:00

Author:
Spark151
Posts: 801


@amazingflyingpoo: yea i did know of this issue before, but to tell the truth the birds path of flight is actually technically impossible. there is foreground objects that should obstruct it, buuuuutt it worked anyway. dont ask me how(maybe the wizard cast a spell on it?). I didnt want this "fixed" so i let it be and hoped the players wouldnt mind a backwards flying bird XD!

anyways im glad u liked my visuals and gameplay:3 i just hope the judges see it in good light too
2010-05-01 07:56:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


@Spark151: yea i had planned to make it longer but i really just got sick of it ha ha nxt level i do will be long though so dw!

oh wow! u enjoyed my corner editing that much? well thanks alot!

thanks everyone!
2010-05-01 08:01:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Hey ali,

Wow, three Spotlighted levels already? If that's not skill, then I don't know what is!

I think this level is the most visually stunning of all your levels that I've played so far. You really captured the fairytale/whimsical theme successfully, and that wizard was absolutely fantastic. I wish you could've experimented more with the gameplay, but the experience was still ethereal and exciting. Congratulations on getting another Spotlight, and as always, I look forward to playing more of your levels.


Fighting those cheeky fairies,
jeffcu28
2010-05-02 07:04:00

Author:
jeffcu28
Posts: 648


yuss!! ha ha cant believe i got another level spotlighted.

Thanks alot man This level actually started off as a jungle, but then i ended up changing it into a forest. And that wizard was part of a "fake DLC" i was working on which consists of magical mirrors, cauldrons etc

anyways after Sackula 2 is finished ill be making a level port of god of war(might not tho)
2010-05-02 07:36:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Congratulations ali, and keep cranking out the awesomeness!

P.S. I can has Sackula 2?
2010-05-02 09:01:00

Author:
Taffey
Posts: 3187


u can has sackula 2 soon2010-05-02 09:09:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


u can has sackula 2 soon
DO WANT.
2010-05-02 09:16:00

Author:
Taffey
Posts: 3187


hi i think i need to give some F4F so here gos
i really liked how u managed to pull of the forrest look and the wizard was as everyone else stated amazing

Sack boy Shorts
Sackboy Short 1
Sackboy Short 2
Sackboy Short 3(just realesed)
2010-05-02 09:22:00

Author:
crazy555
Posts: 59


Thanks Since im absoltutely useless with stickers, i create characters with layers XD2010-05-02 12:03:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


That's the type of levels that I like the most! Fun gameplay mixing platforms and puzzles, some secrets to find, alternate routes, excellent use of layers, a unique atmosphere that helps the level stand out from the rest... It felt (and it played) like a magical forest.

My favourite "part" of the level were the fences all over the forest, that attention to detail must have taken a lot of time. I also enjoyed the timed puzzle.

The level was too short and the jewels were too easy to find. Other than that, I had a great time exploring this magical forest. You can be very proud! Good luck with the contest.
2010-05-05 18:36:00

Author:
Lleonard Pler
Posts: 277


This was a very well done themed level. I loved it. You have a knack for creating very detailed environments that suck the player in. The game play was relaxingly simple and fun. Keep up the great work.2010-05-05 20:45:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306


This level looks absolutely wonderful, really great corner editing that not only looks good, but lends itself well to play as well. The waterfall was excellent and I'd love to know how you got it to 'flow' like that. Great use of both layers throughout too

5/5 and definately your best level!
2010-05-06 12:56:00

Author:
Bovrillor
Posts: 309


thanks:3 it flows like that due to a piston with flipper motion activated. if u get the length etc just right then you effectively create a repeating cycle that blends in to itself much like alot of .gif images u see around the internet

i just realised my second waterfall stopped flowing D:
2010-05-06 13:03:00

Author:
Alismuffin
Posts: 1328


Wow. I played it. Not at all what I was suspecting. It stank! The level didn't flow together at all! I mean, seriously, the art was HORRIBLE! I don't understand how on earth you could create such a stupid level! I hated the different sections. The "hidden" parts were not hidden at all! You seriously need to take some practice! This level was not at all a blast to play, in any way. I played it once, I'll never play it again! Honestly, it looks like a two-year-old through it together. It was not awesome whatsoever. Please stop creating levels!

(And reverse everything I said previously. Just in case you don't get it, nothing negative was found in your level, nor was anything negative said above. Just reverse it. )

Thanks for the totally awesome level!!!!
:star::star::star::star::star:+<3

Thanks for the awesome level!
Good luck for the contest!!!
2010-05-06 13:29:00

Author:
Unknown User


thanks:3 it flows like that due to a piston with flipper motion activated. if u get the length etc just right then you effectively create a repeating cycle that blends in to itself much like alot of .gif images u see around the internet

i just realised my second waterfall stopped flowing D:

Ahh very clever, I'd assumed it was some kind of emitter trickery! I noticed the second waterfall didnt flow, but I dont think it detracts from the level at all
2010-05-06 13:57:00

Author:
Bovrillor
Posts: 309


Hi there ali985-

I really love your level, the visuals are absolutely stunning! The material choice was very magical too, and I liked your choice of music. There was a lot of great little details, such as the butterflies, and the mushrooms. The platforming was great too, jumping on the mushrooms and the bouncy platforms was a lot of fun. I also really loved the wizard character, I'd say that that was the best character I've senn on LBP PSP yet. Overall, this was a wonderfully detailed level with some very fun platforming. Keep up the great work, and good luck with the contest.

I rated it :star::star::star::star::star: and gave it one <3.
2010-05-11 14:29:00

Author:
X-FROGBOY-X
Posts: 1800


You won Ali!!

Congratulations!!
2010-05-16 21:24:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305


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