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Hi there, I've had LBP for about a year and a half (possibly more) and my moon is (was) cluttered with vehicle prototypes, random creations, and half-finished levels. I just can't seem to get momentum while creating; I usually don't even have a basic idea of what I'm trying to do, and if I do, I usually never finish them(I get stuck, then never go back to it; I run out of ideas; or I just get depressed looking at my terrible level compared to some AMAZING levels out there). I'm pretty sure that if I had a solid idea, I could make a decent level. So, if you have any ideas you are willing to impart unto me, I would be very grateful. And don't worry, if I think my level's good enough to be published I will mention your name (with thanks).


Thanks a lot,
DrShmoogle		2010-07-16 06:56:00

Author:
DrShmoogle
Posts: 115

Hmm,
Why don't you create a level based around a dystopia. I think that could be very cool, I'm sure you could find a couple of dystopic short stories on the interwebs that you could use as a guidline. If you find a good one it should give a setting (scenery, time, etc), a story line, characters. Really, it should give you all the information you need for a solid idea.

I'm just throwing out ideas.

Good luck though		2010-07-16 12:01:00

Author:
SR20DETDOG
Posts: 2431

Cool, thanks a lot. I think I'll try that...2010-07-16 19:17:00

Author:
DrShmoogle
Posts: 115

You could try making a level with some type of story book tale,but idon't know of a story you could use2010-07-18 01:01:00

Author:
domoqueen
Posts: 170

whats your favorite book, action movie, video game, whatever... dude just pick something that interests you, draw out a basic overview of what you want the level to be, and go to it. The drawing part is really important (for me at least) because I quickly noticed that planning beforehand is the major difference between my publish levels and my unpublished ones.2010-07-18 04:13:00

Author:
Madafaku
Posts: 738

For a great Dystopian novel, you might seek to read "The Giver" or "When the Sleeper Wakes." "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is another great book, if you like a little bit of sci-fi.2010-07-18 09:13:00

Author:
Ragfell
Posts: 729

a way to help finish making a level is to do it with a friend and later on update the parts that they made that you dont think is good but dont forget to give them credit2010-07-18 10:09:00

Author:
kevsta150
Posts: 54

Hey, I have the same problem finishing stuff. What really helped me stay focussed on one level is entering a LBW competition. They have one every month, so maybe you could try for LBW8 in August.2010-07-18 11:04:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

I think i will try that2010-07-19 03:10:00

Author:
bob is named bob
Posts: 64

Wow, cool. I checked that site out, and I already have a bunch of level ideas! Thanks!2010-07-22 22:39:00

Author:
DrShmoogle
Posts: 115

Ur exactly like me !!!2010-07-22 22:41:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

Yeah, me too. I've just stuck to making contraptions and whatnot. That's why I enter the Contraption Challenges! The 12th one is due to come out soon!2010-07-22 22:48:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

If you've got loads of half finished levels, and you're struggling in terms of making obstacles, why don't you just copy some of you obstacles from all your unfinished levels, slap on a theme/story, and you have it!2010-07-22 23:04:00

Author:
standby250
Posts: 1113

If you've got loads of half finished levels, and you're struggling in terms of making obstacles, why don't you just copy some of you obstacles from all your unfinished levels, slap on a theme/story, and you have it!

The problem is, I usually don't have a theme to slap on it


Yeah, me too. I've just stuck to making contraptions and whatnot. That's why I enter the Contraption Challenges! The 12th one is due to come out soon!

I would be very interested to learn more about this. What site is it on?		2010-07-24 00:22:00

Author:
DrShmoogle
Posts: 115


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