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I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but to clear up some info about the planet, it looks like the theme and materials change to match the theme of the level selected: 0:34-37, the planet changes from wood to neon when the neon zone is highlighted... oh and ZOMG I CANTZ WAYTT!!!2010-05-10 16:59:00

Author:
RobbieT_4
Posts: 77

i might just become Cartman and go freeze myself. I can't wait anymore!!!2010-05-10 17:01:00

Author:
trip090
Posts: 1562

Wow........2010-05-10 17:13:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

By the way, I was just wondering, what about the copyright issue ? Since we'll be able to record our own sounds, no problem about that ?2010-05-10 17:13:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Right, A Couple Of Things: If There Is No Steven Fry, I Will Be Pi**ed.
And Although All Of These New Tools Are Nice And Things, What If It Overcomplicates The Gameplay And Makes The Game Less Accessible To The Wide Audience LBP1 Has? What Do You Guys Think?		2010-05-10 17:21:00

Author:
Skeggers
Posts: 583

@Oddmania
Yeah, i was wondering about that too... I got the impression that the recordings came as sound objects rather than music players so you couldn't record background music... or could you??? 		2010-05-10 17:21:00

Author:
RobbieT_4
Posts: 77

I guess its a chance your level can get moderated if it contains copyright stuff.2010-05-10 17:22:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

The music in the trailer plus the LittleBigPlanet atmosphere gives me a sickly sweet feeling. It's as if I'm living in a fake world inside a real one which is really exiting, but not as realistic, complicated, or challenging as the real world. I want to stay in it forever, but the longer I stay the more distant reality seems. I'm afraid to stop playing in this LittleBigWorld because I'm afraid of waking up inside a real Pod where I will be dumped into a sewer and no Morpheus will be there to rescue me.

If I could change the name of the song, I'd change it to "Lovely World of Addiction".

Sorry if I depressed anyone. CAN'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS!		2010-05-10 17:27:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

@Oddmania
Yeah, i was wondering about that too... I got the impression that the recordings came as sound objects rather than music players so you couldn't record background music... or could you???

Well actually I guess we'll just need to record a song and then put it as a sound, the end result would be the same.

But Mm may limit the sounds duration, to avoid the use of songs. Anyway, I think a moderation would be the easiest way, even though playing each and every level to see if the creator is using a licensed song might be a bit annoying.		2010-05-10 17:51:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Well actually I guess we'll just need to record a song and then put it as a sound, the end result would be the same.

But Mm may limit the sounds duration, to avoid the use of songs. Anyway, I think a moderation would be the easiest way, even though playing each and every level to see if the creator is using a licensed song might be a bit annoying.

From the LBP2 official site:

"A powerful new set of tools awaits you, tools that vastly widen the scope of possibility, and that hand you the power to create WHOLE GAMES.

Through a familiar but revamped Popit, you can bring your characters to life, compose your own music, direct cinematic masterpieces, wire controllers directly in to your contraptions, connect easy to use switches, microchips and circuit boards to build epic bosses, vehicles, machines, and puzzles.

Make your wildest dreams come true, yes, even that one."		2010-05-10 17:59:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

I'm in love with keyboard and mouse support 2010-05-10 18:03:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114

I'm in <3 with LBP 22010-05-10 18:08:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

I sent this Alex Evans interview to Cartman to hopefully add to the thread... enjoy.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/littlebigplanet2/video/6261830/little-big-planet-2-alex-evans-interview

A little bit more detailed explanation of how things "work" in LBP2 as well as where MM got the inspiration to do some of things they are in LBP2.		2010-05-10 18:09:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

@MMLgamer : Yeah, we can create our own music but I was just thinking about licensed songs. What if we record them ?2010-05-10 18:22:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

I think I just had a sackgasm.2010-05-10 18:34:00

Author:
roux-
Posts: 379

@MMLgamer : Yeah, we can create our own music but I was just thinking about licensed songs. What if we record them ?

Ive been thinking about that imagine how crazy everything will get, i mean whats the point in making a music inspired level if all you have to do is record a song and just play to hear it as it is?		2010-05-10 18:39:00

Author:
Bloo_boy
Posts: 1019

Btw, I think you can make objects change layers in playmode because in the trailer there's a circle in one of the back layers that pops into the front layer2010-05-10 18:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

There are 5 interviews on
http://www.vg247.com		2010-05-10 18:43:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Sure hope they allow us to use our hard-drive for space!2010-05-10 18:45:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

I've done it! I've frozen myself so time goes faster!

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8608/cartmanlbp2.png		2010-05-10 18:45:00

Author:
trip090
Posts: 1562

Ive been thinking about that imagine how crazy everything will get, i mean whats the point in making a music inspired level if all you have to do is record a song and just play to hear it as it is?

think of it as why do people keep posting bomb survival levels even though they know how annoying and cancerous it is to the community? same with h4h


basically the music thing will happen, one way or another....all we can do is think up a good way to make it work for us....or to lessen it		2010-05-10 18:50:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Btw, I think you can make objects change layers in playmode because in the trailer there's a circle in one of the back layers that pops into the front layer

Yes, Reef1978 pointed this out this afternoon, that would be amazing :hero:		2010-05-10 18:52:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Yeah, I also noticed it and hoped for it in the old thread.

Francis' interview @ vg247. has an interesting part about the refinement of the engine and the back compatibility.
I wonder how aweesome will be when everybody will go back to play old classic levels and our very own level.

Anyway no one noticed how fan driven is the trailer.
I really love the connection that MM and the community has built.
I would like to know how proud the MM dudes just feel reading all our excitement. They really deserve it. We love you guys.
You too, Spaff, we love you too... 		2010-05-10 19:11:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

There are only so many cheeses, but we have a big list of well over 100, so we wouldn't abandon the cheese list just like that
- besides, when we ship a patch we all eat the cheese that we name it after, we'd definitely need some kind of tasty replacement.

Think you'll ever do a casu marzu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casu_marzu) update?		2010-05-10 19:21:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

The more I see, the more abitious it sounds. I have no doubt that it's going to be a great game, It is MM. But is it going to live up to all the hype surrounding the new, more complex mechanisms?2010-05-10 19:21:00

Author:
Skeggers
Posts: 583

Stephen Fry is back!
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/10/littlebi<wbr>gplanet-2-for-ps3-officially-announced-for-winter-<wbr>... (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/10/littlebigplanet-2-for-ps3-officially-announced-for-winter-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-401630)

"Also will Stephan Fry return for the voice over?"

"Yup, Stephen Fry is back!"		2010-05-10 19:22:00

Author:
mnimmo1986
Posts: 552

Wow!
Those designer organic levels look beeeeaaauuuttiful!
Seeing as I absolutely LOVED The Gardens in LBP, I really think I'll faint when I see the D.O. Levels!! ^_^		2010-05-10 19:43:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

This looks just unbelievable, this game is going the right way for sure! Truly revolutionary, could this be the greatest game of all time? They have made it so that there will be something to please everyone!

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif		2010-05-10 20:22:00

Author:
Blackfalcon
Posts: 409

From Mark Healey's interview (http://www.vg247.com/2010/05/10/interview-littlebigplanet-2s-mark-healy-on-attacking-play-create-share/):

There are also some little tweaks, like being able to hide things and add comments to them, so that you can remember what they do. All the obvious things that the creator out there would want, we?ve done. Hopefully we?ve also gone a lot further than that, and also added things that they didn?t realise they wanted.

We'll be able to add comments to our logic and stuff to help us keep track of what they do. Not a "stop the presses" bit of news, but very nice any way. After building a complicated logic network, I look back and have absolutely no idea what half of it does 		2010-05-10 20:50:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

i've done it! I've frozen myself so time goes faster!

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8608/cartmanlbp2.png

no! You fool! You'll get stuck in the future! With evil otters and people with odly shaped hats!!!!
Nnnoooooooo!!!		2010-05-10 21:22:00

Author:
Joshofsouls
Posts: 1569

@any mod
The first page is so full with stuff it's almost unloadable with 3-4 years old PCs...		2010-05-10 21:47:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Incredible..2010-05-10 22:02:00

Author:
AbstractSam
Posts: 332

Be sure to check out Qore tomorrow, guys. :32010-05-10 22:26:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476

lol ****** now i gotta shell out some cash cuz DINO says so....****** lol2010-05-10 22:31:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Got another observation. During the trailer, there's a part where there's an electric grabby sponge circle that delethalizes during gameplay. Looks like we'll be able to turn hazards on/off.


Be sure to check out Qore tomorrow, guys. :3

What's Qore?		2010-05-10 22:43:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

What's Qore?

you're joking....right?		2010-05-10 22:47:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

*Faints* I. Can't. Wait.2010-05-10 22:54:00

Author:
agrx
Posts: 192

Wait wouldn't this mean we can now make tanks with rotating turrets? Imagine the possibilities? There is so much more we can create now!2010-05-10 22:59:00

Author:
agrx
Posts: 192

you're joking....right?

Not sure about him, but I don't know what Qore is, and I'm not joking.

Explain, in as much detail as possible... 		2010-05-10 23:02:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

im so excited over LBP2 that ive already started brainstorming my own project:

LBP2s 1st RPG series (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=26645-Fatal-Fantasia)


EDIT:

@doopz qore is a digital magazine for the PS3, with video interviews, trailers, and sometimes special content like beta's(if you subscribe to qore), demos, and themes		2010-05-10 23:02:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Why would you say I was joking for not knowing that? I'm only a part-time internet nerd--this is pretty much the only gaming related site I spend any real time on.

i thought you were joking only because its in the PSN monthly...so if you check the PSN store when it updates you should see it there...which is why its a surprise to me that people wouldnt know about it		2010-05-10 23:29:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

WOOT! Gravity effects are going to be available!

(Also, recording our voices FTW! And some of you guys said it was a dumb suggestion.)		2010-05-10 23:47:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

WOOT! Gravity effects are going to be available!

(Also, recording our voices FTW! And some of you guys said it was a dumb suggestion.)

It will be a dumb suggestion when we hear 10 year old kids cussing us out on every level.		2010-05-10 23:49:00

Author:
Silver39
Posts: 1703

Be sure to check out Qore tomorrow, guys. :3

Tomorrow? But tomorrow's Tiu's Day... Don't you mean... Thor's Day?		2010-05-10 23:54:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

i thought you were joking only because its in the PSN monthly...so if you check the PSN store when it updates you should see it there...which is why its a surprise to me that people wouldnt know about it

Now, now, Qore is North American only... Doopz and Sehven are across the sea, hence why they don't know. Cause they're British. Dang redcoats.

... Though I know about PlayTV... meh, whatever, Qore's a waste anyway.

... /runs

... Oh yeah, can't wait

/runs again

EDIT: Oh, and tee, PSN Store updates are now Tuesday... as of two weeks ago... just cause. :kz:		2010-05-10 23:56:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

OMG! quor is tommorow! woot! im downloading it before i go to school tommorow!2010-05-11 00:02:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

Doopz and Sehven are across the sea, hence why they don't know. Cause they're British. Dang redcoats.

What? I'm a browncoat. They can't stop the signal!

Anyway, I'm in the U.S. I just never paid attention and therefore didn't know what Qore was.



<-----------See? It says "somewhere, usa"


It will be a dumb suggestion when we hear 10 year old kids cussing us out on every level.

Yeah, not looking forward to that. Also, there's the whole thing where your voice sounds completely different to you than it does in recordings. Take this guy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTjdiKnrsjk) for example. In his head, he sounds like a manly man, but to everybody else....		2010-05-11 00:06:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

Okay folks, I'm breaking down the 5x new interviews and I'll post what I discover here in terms of clarifications and new details. If someone else has done this, I apologize. Here we go with interview 1, Mark Healy:

He talks about lbp.me, but he doesn't give many details on the "queue.".

LBP.me which automatically creates a website for your level that anyone can access and add to their queue immediately.

Players will be able to go on the website to view all the levels they have made, pictures, number of views and comments... There are people out there who enjoy finding and reviewing levels, so we like to feel that we have streamlined this process.

This seems to me to SUGGEST that in fact the queue you set up on lbp.me will carry over directly into the game. But no explicit confirmation of this yet.


There are also some little tweaks, like being able to hide things and add comments to them, so that you can remember what they do

Did you hear that? You can hide things - I imagine to make them temporarily invisible so you can see and work on what's BEHIND them. YESSS...
Also, you can leave little labels on things in your level just to help you stay organized, or to maybe jot down ideas for future fixes on things. I know I for one often forget about stuff on my "to-do" list once I start working on the first thing. So this is pretty awesome.

Other details:
the name of the "direct control seat" will probably change.
They love the Playstation Move and are "totally going to go to town" in supporting it. However, not all of this functionality will likely be there on launch day. It's something they're going to continue to expand upon. I'm expecting to see full create mode support, being able to use a Move controller like a 3D mouse.

Being able to play exclusively with the Move and its "nunchuk" is a "no-brainer". They haven't incorporated it yet, but they probably will by the time the game comes out.

Link-Badge details!!


You can put badges in directly in to your level now. This allows you to link levels, entering directly into a new level without returning to the pod. Although this is a simple thing it’s incredibly powerful, as someone can now string together a thousand levels into one massive experience. Also, people who are good at finding good levels could create a caf? which is just full of badges of their favourite levels.

Hear that everyone? I was wrong before. It's not just a linear, scoreboard-to-entryway feature. It's a fully non-linear portal system that you can use to link any levels together - even ones that aren't even your own.

So you could have a "hub" world in a larger game that itself links to levels A, B, C, D, and E, depending on which badge you travel through in the level. This... is freaking WONDERFUL.

Community details from Spaff and Tom:

on lbp.me:

Every player will have their own unique URL on the site, and then every level will have its own unique URL as well. Just having them on the web is going to make it so much easier for people to share those levels.

The main feature will be to allow anyone anywhere to add those levels to their playlist. So, if you re at work and you have some suggestions you simply go on the page, add it to your queue: when you get home it’s ready to play.

We’re also allowing users to embed widgets into their websites to help promote levels. That’s really exciting, because it will help people to share their levels even more.

Huuuuuge! That answers my above question. You WILL have total cross-functionality between the game and the website. what you do on the site will be reflected when you turn the game on!

on a possible iphone app for remotely adding levels and accessing lbp.me functions:

Tom Kiss: Yeah, there’s definitely potential there. People will probably create things like this, allowing for people to get levels even when they’re on the move.

on sharing microchips:

Tom Kiss: The new features in LBP 2 such as the microchips will have people sharing even more. People can create these and then give them away in their levels to other users. You’ll no doubt see some pretty amazing inventions using just this feature.

I just want to point out here that I don't think I've ever - EVER - seen a company listen to their community and fans and userbase as much as these guys have in implementing all this new stuff.		2010-05-11 00:54:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I like this feature.
One of the new features we have is QR Codes. These are digital barcodes which you can print and take with you. You can hand them to your friend, they hold them up to the PSEye and then they’ll be taken straight into the level.

A great little calling card for gamers.		2010-05-11 01:07:00

Author:
blackwiggle
Posts: 84

I don't know if this was mentioned yet, but...
MOUSE AND KEYBOARD SUPPORT!!!!!!
http://ps3.nowgamer.com/news/3117/lbp2-to-support-mouse-and-keyboard

For all your drawing and intricate detail needs!		2010-05-11 01:39:00

Author:
sjbluedog24
Posts: 80

It's not just a linear, scoreboard-to-entryway feature. It's a fully non-linear portal system that you can use to link any levels together - even ones that aren't even your own.
ls from Spaff and Tom:
So you could have a "hub" world in a larger game that itself links to levels A, B, C, D, and E, depending on which badge you travel through in the level. This... is freaking WONDERFUL.

Or if tweaked right, this could potentially do away with the hassle of thermo limitations once and for all. Once you hit the thermo max, just bung a portal in at the end and into a new one where the level simply carries on with a fresh thermo. If there's potential to carry points and information over, you could have 'x amount' of levels with a score board at the end of the last one? Probably optimistic, but could it be done...?		2010-05-11 01:57:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

I like this feature.
One of the new features we have is QR Codes. These are digital barcodes which you can print and take with you. You can hand them to your friend, they hold them up to the PSEye and then they’ll be taken straight into the level.

A great little calling card for gamers. That sounds... Awesome. But not everyone has a printer.		2010-05-11 01:59:00

Author:
cstb
Posts: 5

Or if tweaked right, this could potentially do away with the hassle of thermo limitations once and for all. Once you hit the thermo max, just bung a portal in at the end and into a new one where the level simply carries on with a fresh thermo. If there's potential to carry points and information over, you could have 'x amount' of levels with a score board at the end of the last one? Probably optimistic, but could it be done...?

This is one of the pet peeves I had about levels in LBP1. If it's too much for one level, it would be more advantageous to be split into two. This somewhat annoying limitation will be made much less so by the new badge linking system. (*cough* LBPC spotlight levels, anyone? *cough*) This is, of course, considering the possibility that you know how to save on the thermo to begin with.


That sounds... Awesome. But not everyone has a printer.

Do you have a camera phone? Take a snap shot and hold it up to the Eye. It's just a black and white matrix of squares. Also, I'd think that a $10 used printer would be no object compared to the Eye, which runs for considerably more!

And if worse comes to worse, grab yourself some graph paper!

16813		2010-05-11 02:20:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

i hope it's a cool looking card like a PSN card or a sackbook card showing a pic of your level with your PSN name and level name and such....not just a level name and barcode2010-05-11 02:28:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

i...i...i fainted for half an hour O.O...




screw the 360 and my psp slim, i am trading those in to get my ps3 fixed ASAP



i love you MM <3		2010-05-11 04:49:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Be sure to check out Qore tomorrow, guys. :3

Gevurah, I gotta ask, how long have you been sitting on all this LBP2 info and how did you not go insane? Didn't you feel the urge to tell people something.....ANYTHING! It's like having Alf over for dinner and not telling anyone! HA! I kill me!:colossus:

AND YOU STILL KNOW MORE! IT MUST END! 		2010-05-11 05:22:00

Author:
Reef1978
Posts: 527

So, is it safe to assume QORE will have something epic?2010-05-11 05:36:00

Author:
Joshofsouls
Posts: 1569

if only i had money for qore....i swear if it's one of those issues where "if you subscribe to qore for the year you get a beta code for LBP2" ill rip a head off lol

i just hope its only information...because then i dont have to worry about about paying for it and just what others provide....seriously tho please no beta codes on qore....id like get one an easier way (maybe famous creators or somebody has the power to recommend somebody?)

well enough beta code business (dont wanna start speculation over betas now)

but yeah hope qore will just be information and awesome videos and interviews...and nothing special that i need to pay for lol		2010-05-11 05:48:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Hey, i found the name of a music in game :
- http://www.littlebigplanet-france.net/news-officielles-f153/walter-murphy-a-fifth-of-beethoven-incluse-dans-le-jeu-t5248.htm

It seems that "A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy" is in ! ^^		2010-05-11 05:50:00

Author:
Torkass
Posts: 22

Nice...
But the username...		2010-05-11 05:52:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

Hey, i found the name of a music in game :
- http://www.littlebigplanet-france.net/news-officielles-f153/walter-murphy-a-fifth-of-beethoven-incluse-dans-le-jeu-t5248.htm

It seems that "A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy" is in ! ^^

Good job, I didn't notice it at all :hero:		2010-05-11 06:41:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Anyway, there's an interesting video interview with Alex @ www.gametrailers.com.
Someone should dissect it.
I won't do it since I'm not English, and I could understand something unproperly.

Also, according to this source
http://www.gamerzines.com/ps3/news/lbp2-uses-god-of-war-iii-tech.html
LBP2 uses some of God Of War 3 tech.
As I said, being part of the Sony family of devs leads to sharing tech internally between studios on a more parctical basis.		2010-05-11 10:19:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Anyway, there's an interesting video interview with Alex @ www.gametrailers.com.
Someone should dissect it.
I won't do it since I'm not English, and I could understand something unproperly.

Also, according to this source
http://www.gamerzines.com/ps3/news/lbp2-uses-god-of-war-iii-tech.html
LBP2 uses some of God Of War 3 tech.
As I said, being part of the Sony family of devs leads to sharing tech internally between studios on a more parctical basis.

Big stuff I picked up on:

He mentions setting up direct control and setting the x button, for example to "super jump".

He expects cliques of people will spring up who devote themselves to creating RTS games, and more RPG style games "with collecting".

You can now categorize your levels. And if you're browsing for levels, and you want, "action, or competition" (his examples), you can browse and find them in the "stream", which is like a news feed personally tailored to your tastes.

"Stream" practically replaces Cool Levels. This is actually pretty big news. Everyone has their own Stream page which is tailor-suited to each individual. Cool concept, no? There's still a "community" button which might be like the old cool levels, but the concept of a go-to place for universal front-page levels is no longer necessary.		2010-05-11 12:21:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Cool concept, no?

Yes! Or no? I don't know... but it's good!		2010-05-11 12:25:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Yes! Or no? I don't know... but it's good!

I said NO! NO, ******, man!
Wait, no, I ASKED no... Yes?		2010-05-11 12:32:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I figured out something.
If you watch the PuzzleBobble in the vid, you see something streamed from the screen on the sides?
So screens, like game informer mentions outputs videos.
Is it possible to record cutscenes and output them in loops on the screens/monitors?

Other info
Very important
http://www.gamerzines.com/ps3/news/lbp2-100-backwards-compatible.html


Media Molecule's Alex Evans has cast doubt over claims that every one of the two million-plus levels created for the original LittleBigPlanet will be compatible with LittleBigPlanet 2, telling EDGE that because of the "exploits people have used" the team "might not succeed" in making all of them compatible with the new game.

"We may not get 100 per cent backwards compatibility," said Evans talking in this month's EDGE, "but I hope we do."

that means that levels that uses glitches may not work.		2010-05-11 12:37:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I figured out something.
If you watch the PuzzleBobble in the vid, you see something streamed from the screen on the sides?
So screens, like game informer mentions outputs videos.
Is it possible to record cutscenes and output them in loops on the screens/monitors?

I think what you're seeing might be a pre-made backdrop for the "home-made arcade" levels. Although Alex Evans said there are new animated textures... maybe these will be editable? I'm guessing this is just how the "homemade arcade" world looks and that's the end of it. Good spot though, I hadn't noticed it before.		2010-05-11 12:42:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Jeez, a guy takes a simple 5 month hiatus and we get an LBP 2. RIGHT AS I'VE FINALLY GOT TO PLAY ONLINE.
But it looks awesome, can't wait! I'm drooling already.		2010-05-11 17:33:00

Author:
MegaRock35
Posts: 80

that means that levels that uses glitches may not work.

The more reason to recreate those levels (if worth mentioning/recreating) and make them even better than before right 		2010-05-11 18:28:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

"Stream" practically replaces Cool Levels. This is actually pretty big news. Everyone has their own Stream page which is tailor-suited to each individual. Cool concept, no?

Hm, it all depends on how it will work. There is a danger that it may limit the scope only to a certain type of category of levels, narrowing the search to those creations which are suited to your profile, but leaving out awesome ones that do not click with your status as a player/creator. :/ It would be a shame to be categorized as a certain type of player (for example arcade player) and therefore limited only to those or similar types of levels. But on the other hand, if general cool levels still exist (although, I hope, improved), then all is good. 		2010-05-11 18:41:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

I'm sure you will still be able to search by name and such. 2010-05-11 18:44:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

I thought for sure I saw bubble wrap in one of those pictures... 2010-05-11 18:51:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Scrap game of the year, LBP2 has the potential to be the game of the decade. heck, it should be announced game of the century, ignoring the next 50-60 years of gaming!
Thats how excited i am.		2010-05-11 19:30:00

Author:
TNSv
Posts: 302

So since objects can switch layers, does this mean we could make obstacles and move across the z axis? Also, when the da vinchi character puts the stamp in the book, how did they do that? It looked like he had it in his hand and actually stamped it?2010-05-11 20:13:00

Author:
Jrange378
Posts: 573

Also, when the da vinchi character puts the stamp in the book, how did they do that? It looked like he had it in his hand and actually stamped it?
Pause the video at that moment and watch closely, you'll see that the stamp is actually being moved by a piston. its so fast it looks like hes actually stamping it.		2010-05-11 20:27:00

Author:
TNSv
Posts: 302

Yay at least we have some awesome pictures to speculate about for a while. Any official release? I've heard fall and winter.2010-05-11 20:59:00

Author:
nitewalker11
Posts: 222

Yay at least we have some awesome pictures to speculate about for a while. Any official release? I've heard fall and winter.

Mm said that they promised Sony a release in November!		2010-05-11 21:01:00

Author:
blizzard_cool
Posts: 752

Oh gosh, I hope the neon cold war levels don't get it delayed...I don't wanna say or someone will notice it. Lets say 2 sides weren't happy. =(

Judging by the number the number of jokes we make about the Cold War (I do realize it was a very serious time) It probably won't be delayed in America for that reason. We even made comedies about it during the war. For example, the movie Dr. Strangelove: or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb.		2010-05-11 21:13:00

Author:
RagTagPwner
Posts: 344

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cheeses

The American Spray Cheez update.

~Fixes a bunch of glitches and stuff that 5 people know about.

~Fixes a few big glitches that everyone knows about.

~Adds new power-up! The spray paint can! Now you can vandalize other peoples levels! It also adds the scrub brush power up that allows you to clean it up... Old school style!		2010-05-11 21:22:00

Author:
RagTagPwner
Posts: 344

OMG! OMG!

Fellahs,

It appears my lawsuit is going to finalize pretty soon. I may make it back in time for LBP2!!!!!!!!! WOoo!
[overly excited]		2010-05-11 22:23:00

Author:
docpac
Posts: 601

I hope Stephen Fry will narrate again =D

He is. MM Twitter'd yesterday.		2010-05-11 23:08:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Fine! I'll post them myself...

From the first page;
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4594225531_09645a9323_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4594225405_aa82ac9f4e_b.jpg

So it appears that we might have bubble wrap as a material in LBP2 - for what purpose, though?		2010-05-11 23:37:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

To look like bubble wrap? Could cushion things from breaking on high velocity impact. Who knows?2010-05-12 00:13:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee
Posts: 1370

Mm has said that they've put much more effort into creating transparency effects with materials in the game, because they saw how popular these were in LBP1's community, and how much people attempted to exploit transparency and translucency effects.

So it may just be another "soft" grabby-material that happens to be clear plastic bubblewrap!		2010-05-12 01:09:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Uh oh, I hope it doesn't pop because I'll just keep poppin it and poppin it..........and poppin it.... pop pop pop! 2010-05-12 01:23:00

Author:
Reef1978
Posts: 527

OMG without the limitations of LBP 1, and all of this. So many possiblities open up... i mean... wow. Like i would be able to actually have a level exactly how i want it too be. Theres just ONE question. Whats the thermometer like now?2010-05-12 06:33:00

Author:
drei
Posts: 158

I am not sure if anyone has mentioned the switches that look like rockets yet, but they might make things fly? How does that machine fly work? Also, this doesn't look supported:

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/juegos/PlayStation3-Plataformas/47/IMG2-cw4be3e2bb30144/littlebigplanet2_013.jpg		2010-05-12 08:22:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Moley, I'm not sure, but could that ''snake'' actually be one of those catterpillars that are all fluffy? Maybe all the fluffy stuff is decorations and that is it's real look? On a side note, I think that the orb thingy with arrows might be some sort of thing that allows it to fly diagonal as well?2010-05-12 10:30:00

Author:
Fredrik94
Posts: 342

It would be pretty useful. As you can see, there's a Direct Control Seat on that kind of catterpillar, so we might pilot it. This would be much handier than all the stuff we made on LBP1.2010-05-12 12:51:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

I wonder if we can now but motor bolts and etc. on the sides of materials, because that's how it looks for me that those cars are able to move. I don't know.2010-05-12 14:49:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Maybe. There's smoke coming from the cars, so they might be rocket-driven instead. The wheels could just be decorations, those you can already put on the sides. Would be cool if you were right, though. 2010-05-12 16:16:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

Thank you MediaMolecule for making the best games in the world.

I really like the idea of a Sackperson NPC (or also known as a Sackbot) to be chillin' around in LittleBigPlanet, it would add so much character and iconizm to a level! I like the new Grapling Hook Power-Up aswell, enabling characters to swing over and around obstacles with having to waste space on winch/piston lifts. Everything I see so far I love and would come in great use and/or manipulation. 		2010-05-12 16:28:00

Author:
PoD CREW
Posts: 268

for those rocket CHIPS *pun not intended* they could be used to make devices fly in the air....but we already have the means to make vehicles fly....so it's only a matter of time....btw anybody get qore? apparently there are some pics and info that is pretty new to us....hoping it gets posted first page2010-05-12 17:09:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Any word on if Passion Pit's Sleepyhead will be in the game? Fitting really nice in the trailer. 2010-05-12 18:05:00

Author:
Zac
Posts: 165

I wish it would be in the game, that song is awesome. ^_^2010-05-12 18:13:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

That song isn't my thing, it sounds like a group of young girls screeching, and probably is.

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif		2010-05-12 18:51:00

Author:
Blackfalcon
Posts: 409

I think if it's a dynamic song, you could take out the vocals? 2010-05-12 19:23:00

Author:
Zac
Posts: 165

"Hopefully LBP2 will not be an entirely new game. Just an addon." ... ...yeah, I say "screw that!" as well Well, gentlemen, I am totally hyped *shaking* And when is this coming out?2010-05-12 19:51:00

Author:
Oerjeke
Posts: 234

I think if it's a dynamic song, you could take out the vocals?

You mean interactive?

If you can find me a dynamic song, I'll be impressed, and don't just stick a song to an invisible bit of material! 		2010-05-12 20:02:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

I love that steampunk helmet!

Aslo, I'd imagine one of the switches (possibly the diagonal d-pad one) to control weightlessness, and the rocket one propulsion without smoke?		2010-05-12 20:27:00

Author:
croissantbuncake
Posts: 572

http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af332/MrTynamite/100_1123.jpg

I love this costume, it somehow reminds me of Alice In Wonderland

That's the kind of costume I like, pretty original !		2010-05-12 21:25:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/littlebigplanet-2-can-flip-objects-and-theyll-auto-scale/

Now we could know even more!		2010-05-12 21:36:00

Author:
blizzard_cool
Posts: 752

Any word on if Passion Pit's Sleepyhead will be in the game? Fitting really nice in the trailer.


i think so...i mean...didnt the last trailer for LBP have its current theme?		2010-05-12 23:51:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Love the movie editor, great for introduction into levels, and even the possibility new, completely movie levels! Mm really is going all out, thus the slogan, don't make levels, make GAMES!<32010-05-13 00:27:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

Why nonsense, my sweet, little tot!

The whole "anti-LBP2" thing will probably just end up like the "anti-L4D2" revolt; it'll just fade away and provide some good laughs for the media.

I'm starting to feel as though LBP was just the "testing phase" for LBP2...



"I'm starting to feel as though LBP was just the "testing phase" for LBP2..."

And LBP2 is a testing phase for LBP3....		2010-05-13 00:46:00

Author:
Schwem00
Posts: 255

http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/littlebigplanet-2-can-flip-objects-and-theyll-auto-scale/

Now we could know even more!

I doubt that. they are probably just 2 different objects, like the Egg carton shapes inthe first game.		2010-05-13 01:24:00

Author:
nitewalker11
Posts: 222

I wouldn't be so sure. It's technically relatively easy to allow rotation during create mode, and it would make sense, considering they're letting you do top-down views.2010-05-13 01:30:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

I wouldn't be so sure. It's technically relatively easy to allow rotation during create mode, and it would make sense, considering they're letting you do top-down views.

I agree, I guess it's not that hard to allow rotation in Create Mode. However, what if we made a springboard, or a slope with a side view ? If we could rotate it that way to get an overview, it would mean that the kart would jump towards the player playing on his PS3, getting closer to the screen.

I don't know if what would be possible. Did you get what I mean ?

EDIT : Actually, there's a springboard in the trailer during the kart race, so I guess it's not impossible...		2010-05-13 08:43:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Oh, I meant rotating Mm objects like the soda can, or the empty milk bottle from LBP1. I don't think you'll be able to rotate objects you built yourself. It would be great, but there's absolutely no evidence for it in the current images.2010-05-13 12:50:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

I posted about this in the other thread, but no one commented...
I past it here again :


Looking at that art picture, I was thinking if the pod like we know will still exist....

Why is there that arcade machine with the planets/levels gravitating around it?

Do you think it could replace the pod, like a new way to navigate in the game? I'm just wondering...

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/juegos/PlayStation3-Plataformas/47/IMG2-cw4be3e2bba2211/littlebigplanet2_019.jpg

Well... It might be like LBP PSP		2010-05-13 15:27:00

Author:
starkastor
Posts: 61

Well we've seen the breakout and the Space inavaders thing and i'm sure there will be more so maybe the arcade machine is where all those sort of games are kept.2010-05-13 15:38:00

Author:
Mkwone
Posts: 104

Here is the boxart. (http://www.littlebigland.com/littlebigplanet-2-cover-revealed/)2010-05-13 18:31:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

Here is the boxart. (http://www.littlebigland.com/littlebigplanet-2-cover-revealed/)

I don't think it's the real official cover art, but it looks good 		2010-05-13 20:05:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

That boxart looks sweet! =D

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif		2010-05-13 20:24:00

Author:
Blackfalcon
Posts: 409

We know that there is a costume piece called "3D Glasses"2010-05-13 20:27:00

Author:
Kern
Posts: 5078

Yep, the 3D glasses are in the trailer, on the Da Vinci costume.2010-05-13 21:28:00

Author:
Torkass
Posts: 22

In the qore video we see sackboy change into a little robot, then davinci... does this mean we have more body options for sackboy than just costumes and skin?2010-05-13 23:53:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

I saw quad-legs in the original post.

GAME OF THE YEAR ALL YEARS		2010-05-14 00:11:00

Author:
SLS10
Posts: 1129

Don't know if this is a good place to post this or if this is even new to everyone or not but according to this (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gt-pop-block-littlebigplanet-2/100123) video on gametrailers.com MM has confirmed that there will be keyboard and mouse support. Around 2:08 in the video it mentions it.

Again sorry if this is known already just saw it and didn't see it on the list so thought I would share.		2010-05-14 00:25:00

Author:
OverWork
Posts: 873

something to add to the first page if you can:

- apparently hitting a bounce pad not only bounces sackboy...but gives him a cool flip animation that makes him look like a total ba*******

- apparently the new LBP2 characters are playable (whole body included) as for if we can edit them...thats a story for another time if Mm allows it		2010-05-14 00:41:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Anyone see this yet? It's got new clips from LBP2 :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo5wciMxOLI&feature=youtu.be		2010-05-14 07:23:00

Author:
Ricano
Posts: 434

Anyone see this yet? It's got new clips from LBP2 :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo5wciMxOLI&feature=youtu.be

You should have posted the HD version:

Click here to watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtH7AphkuYY&feature=watch_response)		2010-05-14 07:48:00

Author:
TNSv
Posts: 302

Does anyone notice this ?

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/l/i/littlebigplanet-2-playstation-3-ps3-018.jpg

There's the thin layer, then 3 colorful thick layers, then... another layer The one with the music track on it. Not thin, but not as thick as the 3 other layers.		2010-05-14 11:38:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Also looks like you can control the length of the grappling thread while hanging from it. At least that's what it looked like in the Qore video.

I love the twists and flips they do off the jump pads.		2010-05-14 17:36:00

Author:
OverWork
Posts: 873

There's the thin layer, then 3 colorful thick layers, then... another layer The one with the music track on it. Not thin, but not as thick as the 3 other layers.

Looks thin to me.		2010-05-14 17:48:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

I'm not 100% sure (this monitor is crap) but I think thats a thin layer with a beveled edge. The angle of the bevel is making it look deeper than it is.2010-05-14 17:54:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Looks thin to me.

That's strange, it's way thicker than it is in LBP1. We can't see any side of LB1's thin layers.


EDIT :
I'm not 100% sure (this monitor is crap) but I think thats a thin layer with a beveled edge. The angle of the bevel is making it look deeper than it is.

You're probably right It's definitely beveled, but there still remains the problem of knowing if it's because of the angle or not.		2010-05-14 18:34:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Hey, I just got my Game Informer and in the LBP2 article, it said that SACKBOTS CAN USE CONTROL SEATS!
Imagine the possibilities.		2010-05-14 18:40:00

Author:
Super_Dork_42
Posts: 1874

That's strange, it's way thicker than it is in LBP1. We can't see any side of LB1's thin layers.

It's most definitely due to the fact that you're looking at a nearly pitch black piece of material. However, I think you might be on to something:

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It certainly looks a lot thicker than a typical thin layer, from what I recall. It could also be the fact that this screen shot is from an early polished alpha, and not necessarily representative of any changes to thickness in the thin layers. 		2010-05-14 19:13:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Does anyone notice this ?

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/p3/l/i/littlebigplanet-2-playstation-3-ps3-018.jpg

There's the thin layer, then 3 colorful thick layers, then... another layer The one with the music track on it. Not thin, but not as thick as the 3 other layers.

Hmmm. It actually looks like THECK material in LBP1.		2010-05-14 19:42:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

I've been analyzing the LittleBigPlanet 2 Preview on Qore and I noticed that from 0:29-0:31 seconds, a Sackgirl does a somersault after jumping from one ledge to another. There is no bounce pad at the scene, so I assume that you can somersault, without bounce pads, on command, since it is shown that Sackboy doesn't always somersault after jumping. Somersaulting with bounce pads may be automatic, though.

Check it out for yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtH7AphkuYY		2010-05-14 23:51:00

Author:
galacemiguel
Posts: 179

That'd be cool. Jumping in style B)2010-05-15 00:40:00

Author:
Ricano
Posts: 434

yeah mentioned that earlier...but didnt know that you could do it without bounce pads...hope thats true and there werent hidden bounce pads cuz i would love more animations like that where sackboy looks more bad*ss and adventurous2010-05-15 00:53:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

I think the game allows some sort of top-down gravity. I saw a section where there's a bit of slightly raised track, and the car falls off it(only very slightly though) and lands on a lower piece of track(about 1:09 in the trailer). I could've been fooled by clever use of perspective though, but if not, how could the car knock those boxes about?(I know there's about 1-million ways to do this, but don't ruin my dreams ;_; )2010-05-15 21:45:00

Author:
Unknown User

No, you're right, we said it before, it's a hint for the "dynamic layer change" too.2010-05-15 22:42:00

Author:
Torkass
Posts: 22

Official playstation magazine says lbp2 will be released early next year. o_O Just got it today...2010-05-17 20:46:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Official playstation magazine says lbp2 will be released early next year. o_O Just got it today...

WHAT? No! Don't even joke about that!!!

...aww...

I'll hold off and wait for E3 before resigning myself to believing them...		2010-05-17 20:55:00

Author:
Theap Pleman
Posts: 670

Well the official website tells me Coming to PlayStation 3 in 2010, so I don't care what a magazine says.2010-05-17 21:02:00

Author:
jjmusicman
Posts: 234

Well the official website tells me Coming to PlayStation 3 in 2010, so I don't care what a magazine says.

in the words of Emeril.......BAM!		2010-05-17 21:06:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Well the official website tells me Coming to PlayStation 3 in 2010, so I don't care what a magazine says.

I really hope it is wrong too! 		2010-05-17 21:27:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Yeah, I'm trusting the LBP2 site for now. They know what's going on better than any magazine reporter does....2010-05-18 00:35:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

always take what the media says with a grain of salt....because honestly who's going to be more accurate? a reporter making a few bucks? or the creators of the game itself?2010-05-18 00:56:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Hey! You can see every frame of the LBP2 trailer here:
http://www.yooouuutuuube.com/v/?rows=36&cols=36&id=n3sk35a8U6A&startZoom=1

Edit: you should probably edit the resolution of the displayed frames at http://www.yooouuutuuube.com/
(place n3sk35a8U6A in the URL/ID at the top)

2nd Edit: 720 x 480 seems best		2010-05-18 01:15:00

Author:
Karkle
Posts: 11

wow that link was AMAZING...loved how you can get so many frames up and running 2010-05-18 01:31:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Hello

Has anyone ever read that ? ^^

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3179207

A preview of Techno Renaissance and Steam & Cake levels. I let you read everything (if you haven't read it yet), but this journalist is comparing the Steam & Cake levels (supposed to be Steampunk levels) to Alice In Wonderland. They seem very similar.		2010-05-19 13:29:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

He also previews the other levels if you turn the page...though yeah...that article came out the day the game was announced

They're not really previews though. He just mentions what we already know and then speculates.		2010-05-19 17:16:00

Author:
jjmusicman
Posts: 234

He also previews the other levels if you turn the page...though yeah...that article came out the day the game was announced

They're not really previews though. He just mentions what we already know and then speculates.

Okay, my bad 		2010-05-19 17:58:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Why nonsense, my sweet, little tot!



I'm starting to feel as though LBP was just the "testing phase" for LBP2...


I am really starting to agree with this statement...		2010-05-19 19:20:00

Author:
XOAcireXO
Posts: 57

Passion Pit's Sleepyhead is gonna be in the game!

http://www.littlebigplanet.com/en-gb/help/faq/what_is_the_song_in_the_littlebigplanet_2_trailer/		2010-05-20 18:22:00

Author:
Zac
Posts: 165

Passion Pit's Sleepyhead is gonna be in the game!

http://www.littlebigplanet.com/en-gb/help/faq/what_is_the_song_in_the_littlebigplanet_2_trailer/

A lot more FAQ... http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/20/littlebigplanet-2-the-littlebigfaq/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lbp2_052010		2010-05-20 19:21:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

A lot more FAQ... http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/20/littlebigplanet-2-the-littlebigfaq/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lbp2_052010

that FAQ was very sexy...especially the PRE-ORDER goodies part can't wait to see what they come up with		2010-05-21 00:12:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Has anyone here seen these screenshots?

There's a couple repeats, but also some new ones (I think?). Here's the link translated to English (http://tinyurl.com/2wqldzo).
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http://www.gamepro.de/_misc/galleries/detail.cfm?pk=56159&fk=124080817413

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If they're repeats, let me know. Otherwise I can add them to the list (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=27394-LittleBigPlanet-2-Links).		2010-05-24 23:02:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Neon Propaganda FTW!2010-05-24 23:10:00

Author:
Silver39
Posts: 1703

Can anyone tell me if they're new or not, though?2010-05-25 01:21:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

I haven't seen 'em before.2010-05-25 01:25:00

Author:
SLS10
Posts: 1129

Ooooh! Soda can object!2010-05-25 01:38:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

Ooooh! Soda can object!
Yes, a soda can that I will turn into...

http://chzsomuchpun.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/129165237051396578.jpg


Anyway, All these screenshots and news makes me not able to wait for the next school year!

Who needs summer?		2010-05-25 02:04:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

I'm wondering what those streaks of light over their heads are :L2010-05-25 03:01:00

Author:
Ricano
Posts: 434

Someone before mentioned the "magic gloves" and "magic sack"

I was dreaming up things that i could recommend to the ppl at MM when i thought that we should have an inventory where we can store specially 'marked' objects such as keys etc...
Maybe this magic glove and magic sack thing is an inventory or something along thoses lines. (I know this sounds impossible, but this is LBP 2)		2010-05-26 07:19:00

Author:
Captnmatt
Posts: 96

I'm hoping the magic gloves are like melee objects. It would be pretty simple I mean, it could be basically set up like the paintinator. R1 causes the player to punch, while the right thumb stick works as the aim of the punch.2010-05-27 00:00:00

Author:
TheBlackKnight22
Posts: 695

I'm hoping the magic gloves are like melee objects. It would be pretty simple I mean, it could be basically set up like the paintinator. R1 causes the player to punch, while the right thumb stick works as the aim of the punch.

i hope its not like that....thats too much work to put in a punch....nobody would hit anybody and it would just be a evasion fest....they should make the melee weapon (like the control seat) change your control scheme so you can use square to punch or something like that		2010-05-28 00:21:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

I would really prefer a customizable melee weapon. Something we can decorate and color and attach emitters to.2010-05-28 04:32:00

Author:
jjmusicman
Posts: 234

i hope its not like that....thats too much work to put in a punch....nobody would hit anybody and it would just be a evasion fest....they should make the melee weapon (like the control seat) change your control scheme so you can use square to punch or something like that

I meant like for hitting enemies.

EDIT: Like AI enemies. Not other players in a fighting level. Anyways. Like you mentioned. That could just be done with the direct control seat and some clever building.		2010-05-29 04:12:00

Author:
TheBlackKnight22
Posts: 695

Holy flying Jesus Christ Superstar in a Bigfoot's hand's basket, I just jizzed myself looking at all those new features!
I love Steampunk-themed levels 		2010-05-29 15:10:00

Author:
Recurracy
Posts: 166

I just noticed, the stickers I've seen so far that are a part of LBP2 don't have those white borders...2010-06-01 07:17:00

Author:
warlord_evil
Posts: 4193

I'm not 100% sure this is the best spot to post this, but I can't really find anywhere better.

Anyhow, what I want to know, is LBP2 pretty much a giant Expansion Pack really? Does it includes everything from LBP 1 including my purchased items? If it does I want to trade in the LBP 1 disc so I could get a bit of a discount on LBP2. Also, is it going to be purchasable as a Disc only, or will they have it so you can download it onto your PS3? Any info would be great! Thx! 		2010-06-01 16:59:00

Author:
Welder666
Posts: 6

I'm not 100% sure this is the best spot to post this, but I can't really find anywhere better.

Anyhow, what I want to know, is LBP2 pretty much a giant Expansion Pack really?

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3179210


Does it includes everything from LBP 1 including my purchased items?http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/20/littlebigplanet-2-the-littlebigfaq/


MM: We’re working hard to ensure that everything you’ve collected from LittleBigPlanet can be used in the new game. Certainly anything you’ve picked up from the PSN Store (http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-store/) will be fully present and correct in LittleBigPlanet 2, the only time something might not quite work perfectly is if it has been created by another player using a ‘glitched’ object of some kind. Even then we’re optimistic that all of the existing content you’ve collected will continue to work.http://www.littlebigplanet.com/en-us/help/faq/will_my_downloaded_content_dlc_be_compatible_with_ littlebigplanet2/
(http://www.littlebigplanet.com/en-us/help/faq/will_my_downloaded_content_dlc_be_compatible_with_ littlebigplanet2/)

If it does I want to trade in the LBP 1 disc so I could get a bit of a discount on LBP2. Also, is it going to be purchasable as a Disc only, or will they have it so you can download it onto your PS3? Any info would be great! Thx! See the FAQ as well. It will be a full disc game release. It doesn't say that it won't be downloadable, but I severely doubt it. Never say never and all that, but I haven't seen a 4+GB downloadable game on the PSN. 		2010-06-01 18:25:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

>.> that looks all amazing! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.2010-06-02 19:33:00

Author:
manny_wtk
Posts: 127

I just thought of something awesome:

if you can modify the camera.. then can we make a chase effect (the camera looks at whatever is chasing you, like the ones in crash bandicoot and stuff?)		2010-06-03 23:07:00

Author:
Unknown User

I just thought of something awesome:

if you can modify the camera.. then can we make a chase effect (the camera looks at whatever is chasing you, like the ones in crash bandicoot and stuff?)

I think I remember reading that in one of the interviews or magazine articles they showed the reporter that you could put the camera completely behind Sackboy, in other words looking down the z-axis of the level. They were basically showing off the power of the engine. So, I don't see why you couldn't do this.		2010-06-04 01:09:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

How will there be four players using control seats all at once, wouldn't this be a way of splitscreen? I guess you can hook them up to sackbots, in which they can all go different directions? I just realized this, and now it's seems overly obvious to me. 2010-06-06 06:07:00

Author:
warlord_evil
Posts: 4193

How will there be four players using control seats all at once, wouldn't this be a way of splitscreen? I guess you can hook them up to sackbots, in which they can all go different directions? I just realized this, and now it's seems overly obvious to me.

The same way LBP works now. Camera zooms out, players go off screen and die if they don't keep up. You can look at the video of the racing game to see it still works the same way it used to. When you go split screen, you increase the power needed to render the images. If you've played LBP you know can get laggy with multiple players on a single screen.

Yes, they're working with a whole new engine, but the philosophy behind how they currently handle multiplayer should stay the same. (I hate having to wait for someone online simply because they put their controller down.)		2010-06-06 17:15:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

but the philosophy behind how they currently handle multiplayer should stay the same. (I hate having to wait for someone online simply because they put their controller down.)

this post makes no sense...so you like the current camera zoom out and if someone walks away you or them die in 5 seconds.....but you hate having to wait for someone online?.....im lost


id much rather have a camera like online create where they can leave and do whatever and im still in the same spot not affected by a 5 second timer thats going to pop me.....i mean seriously whats the difference? you'll still be able to do the same stuff as you would right now....and if ur going to pull some crap about somebody messin with puzzles in the game....THEY CAN STILL DO THAT NOW TOO....just you'll be there to see it thats all

idk but i want the camera changed....for LBP2s sake (more freedom less restrictions)		2010-06-06 19:54:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Woow all of the Pictures look really good, high quality and show the game to once again be another excellent anticipation! i only hope that a large number of the images and videos are in-game footage .

additionally i hope that there is more than just three layers, if they take advantage of 3D on the PS3 it would be twice as sick!		2010-06-07 00:39:00

Author:
Unknown User

this post makes no sense...so you like the current camera zoom out and if someone walks away you or them die in 5 seconds.....but you hate having to wait for someone online?.....im lost

If someone puts their controller down and doesn't move, I just let them go offscreen over and over again until they pick it back up. For online play with non-responsive players, this is key. Now, I've also played levels where the design of the level itself is not apt for multiplayer, where a certain section might launch a player far beyond the rest of the group and they all subsequently go off-screen and die, but this is a problem of level design, not playability. The happy medium is if one player gets too far ahead, that player waits for the others to catch up rather than waste time dying, etc.


id much rather have a camera like online create where they can leave and do whatever and im still in the same spot not affected by a 5 second timer thats going to pop me.....i mean seriously whats the difference?

That's not the same as what I was commenting on, which was split-screen rendering of the game on the same TV. I don't see why this wouldn't be achievable, but then again, who knows what will be possible in LBP2? I based my assumption on what I was able to see from the race sequences in the announce trailer. I do like the idea that you presented, though, especially for online multiplayer.

In fact, if that were possible, it would open up a whole new type of multiplayer level design.


you'll still be able to do the same stuff as you would right now....and if ur going to pull some crap about somebody messin with puzzles in the game....THEY CAN STILL DO THAT NOW TOO....just you'll be there to see it thats all

idk but i want the camera changed....for LBP2s sake (more freedom less restrictions)

I think we'll all be very happy with the changes to the way the cameras work, as they are much more versatile than they currently are.		2010-06-07 17:26:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

lets hope so...this is an evolution from the previous one....but it doesnt mean it'll be heaven on a plate...i guess we just gotta wait and see2010-06-07 23:53:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

How will there be four players using control seats all at once, wouldn't this be a way of splitscreen? I guess you can hook them up to sackbots, in which they can all go different directions? I just realized this, and now it's seems overly obvious to me.

I think a way it can be done is like this. The players spawn normally so they are all within range, say constrained to a box. But they each are assigned a sackbot which they control remotely, I'm assuming we can remote control them because there is an option in the settings(please god let it be so otherwise my plan fails ). Then each sackbot has a camera attached to it with a switch hooked up to the cam so only that sackbot sees it's effect(hopefully this is possible, the range would be so it only surrounds the sackbot it's attached to). Then each sackbot can wander off anywhere and the player won't die and yet the sackbots will all have their own cam so everyone gets their own screen.		2010-06-11 08:59:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee
Posts: 1370

I like the way they have it now. I'd imagine it would be much more lonely with separate screens.2010-06-11 12:26:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361

I like the way they have it now. I'd imagine it would be much more lonely with separate screens.

I'm pretty confident they won't take out the current setting anyways. As Mm already stated concerning the "no more magic mouths" rumor: They will not take existing features out of the game, they will only add new ones. Remember that all levels (except some that use glitches which LBP2 will not include anymore) will be backwards compatible. What about levels where the basic concept is that players do actually have to stay close together? I'm sure Mm won't touch this basic mechanic - but they might, and that's where it gets interesting for lots of new level/gameplay types, they might actually give us a new tool / camera setting /direct control seat setting that enables us to generate separate screens for each player. I certainly hope for such a feature, as it's been since about first Beta day 10 that I wanted to create a "capture the flag" level - flags respawning at enemy castle when sackboy hasn't grabbed them for a set amount of time? no problem. Castles? no problem. Fun obstacles, traps and base-defending weaponry? no problem. 2 sackboys? no problem. Creating a playfield that is bigger than a jar of marmelade? big problem.		2010-06-11 13:53:00

Author:
Treas
Posts: 223

I think a way it can be done is like this. The players spawn normally so they are all within range, say constrained to a box. But they each are assigned a sackbot which they control remotely, I'm assuming we can remote control them because there is an option in the settings(please god let it be so otherwise my plan fails ). Then each sackbot has a camera attached to it with a switch hooked up to the cam so only that sackbot sees it's effect(hopefully this is possible, the range would be so it only surrounds the sackbot it's attached to). Then each sackbot can wander off anywhere and the player won't die and yet the sackbots will all have their own cam so everyone gets their own screen.

I can't see anything in the videos that would suggest this... it looks like the direct control device is attached to the vehicle or sackbot. In the case of the race cars, it's too far out to see but in the rat race you can clearly see the little heads of sackpersons "riding" the little rats. I'm sure there will be plenty that is achievable via cameras and direct control devices, however, so I wouldn't count this out. I think we'll have a better grasp of a lot of the "how things work" after E3.		2010-06-11 15:58:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

maybe since they're not taking out old stuff but adding new stuff...they have a switch or something for split screen?2010-06-11 16:49:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

That... shadowcrazy... was the most ingenious thing I have ever heard. 2010-06-11 18:12:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

maybe since they're not taking out old stuff but adding new stuff...they have a switch or something for split screen?

Or a setting on a camera zone's tweak menu. Tick the box for splitscreen.		2010-06-11 19:53:00

Author:
Jedi_1993
Posts: 1518

Or a setting on a camera zone's tweak menu. Tick the box for splitscreen.

this sounds like a good idea for you to control when you want split screen to occur...although to be honest i just want it to be available from the start if possible		2010-06-11 23:49:00

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Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365


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