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Skulduggery Pleasant level series!

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Firstly, anyone who has read Skulduggery Pleasant is now aware of how amazing of a level it would make
Anyway, for those who aren't aware of the books premise, Skulduggery Pleasant is about a skeleton detective and a band of different people, all capable of different types of magic. His main companion is a young girl, originally named Stephanie Edgely.
I won't go into plot details, but the book itself includes a large amount of fighting and detective work, which makes for a good concept in my opinion.

To make this, I will use various different Sackbots, all with different magical abilities mapped to them. As the story progresses, new characters will be unlocked and usable, including special characters unlocked in minigames/puzzles. This means it won't follow the exact story arc, but the characters will only be unlockable after certain events, so they will still fit into the story and will not be introduced too early. At the beginning of the level, one character can be picked, though I may pick specific levels where one character has to be used. I also have a PVP arena idea based on character stickers found in the levels, but that will depend on how well the series goes on the whole.

Thoughts? Comments? Criticism? Strawberries?
Feel free to post all four here.
2010-07-18 18:44:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I've read a couple of the Skullduggery Pleasant books, and they weren't bad. It's a very good idea for a level though.

Here's a strawberry:
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt338/thomasc_03/strawberry.jpg
2010-07-18 18:53:00

Author:
resistance1
Posts: 812


I have strawberries planted in my yard but they only produce for such a short time
Anyways, this sounds alot like the ideas i have rolling for my Mega City series, except totally different lol.
Being able to choose a sackbot with different powers to access new areas and unlocking new sackbots through gameplay are the similarities.
I can't wait to see all the ways that people explore this concept.
Such a classic gaming model.
2010-07-18 19:04:00

Author:
Deftmute
Posts: 730


STRAAAAAAWBERRIEEEEEEES.
:3
Thanks for the thoughts!
And yeah, I think it will be a widely used concept, and i'd love to see how other people use it.
2010-07-18 19:47:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Ill help definately but im not the best of creators..... Anyhow ive read all the skulldugery pleasent books and i think there class2010-07-18 20:12:00

Author:
kevsta150
Posts: 54


Ill help definately but im not the best of creators..... Anyhow ive read all the skulldugery pleasent books and i think there class
Help would be much appreciated, especially from a fan
And i'm not a very good creator either, so i'd be good to have someone of a similar skill level.
2010-07-18 20:14:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I really enjoyed the SP books, and I would be happy to lend my 'meh' creative skills ^^ If you want to have a look at some of my previous works, PSN= blootack Theres a bunch of my older levels on there, which suck, so don't look at them. The newer ones ae the ones with the higher quality custom sticker icons, and are far better.2010-07-20 18:44:00

Author:
blootack
Posts: 32


I really enjoyed the SP books, and I would be happy to lend my 'meh' creative skills ^^ If you want to have a look at some of my previous works, PSN= blootack Theres a bunch of my older levels on there, which suck, so don't look at them. The newer ones ae the ones with the higher quality custom sticker icons, and are far better.

xD
I shall check yours out right now, my PSN is a_m_08 but I don't really have any good levels to show off x.x
And i'd be more than glad to have you helping!
2010-07-20 19:23:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Cool, glad to hear it. Sorry for not replying sooner, I was away on holiday for a while.2010-08-04 19:45:00

Author:
blootack
Posts: 32


That's fine
So you'd like to work with me on it?
2010-08-04 21:32:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Yup, I should hopefully be getting LBP2 at launch, and as my birthday's around that time should have some free time to play it 2010-08-05 21:13:00

Author:
blootack
Posts: 32


Awesome :]
Add me on Psn? a_m_08, and message me whenever.
2010-08-06 14:15:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


lol You know that you've got my support 2010-08-06 14:19:00

Author:
lyrradXOX
Posts: 285


lol You know that you've got my support

Haha, thanks. You're into supernatural/magic stuff, aren't you? Skulduggery Pleasant is full of it.
2010-08-06 14:52:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I got Book 1-3 but never got around to finishing book 2 "O". And i also see your a fan of Final fantasy ( If not the whole series, Final fantasy Crisis Core) i will enjoy seeing this level But one question, what character will you be? As far as i can remember there is Skulldugerry, Valkarie and Tanith...2010-08-06 20:36:00

Author:
IHAVEPIE
Posts: 3


I thought I was the only person in the world to read that book! lol


Duck :3
2010-08-07 09:46:00

Author:
alimista443
Posts: 57


I got Book 1-3 but never got around to finishing book 2 "O". And i also see your a fan of Final fantasy ( If not the whole series, Final fantasy Crisis Core) i will enjoy seeing this level But one question, what character will you be? As far as i can remember there is Skulldugerry, Valkarie and Tanith...
I love Final Fantasy with a passion :] As mentioned before, you will have a choice of characters in a lot of cases, though some of the levels will be specific to one character. Other characters will be people such as Ghastly and others who I won't mention as it may spoil it for potential readers xD


I thought I was the only person in the world to read that book! lol


Duck :3

Haha, glad to have found another fan! :] It just came to mind that it'd make a good series, especially with the implementation of the Controlinator.
2010-08-07 15:42:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I think that I am going to read it myself Can't be of much help if I dont read it anyway 2010-08-07 15:53:00

Author:
lyrradXOX
Posts: 285


They're excellent books - Action, humour, magic, they've got it all. Definitely worth a read, at least to try it out 2010-08-07 15:55:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I don't know these books at all, but this sounds really interesting !

*search on Google*
2010-08-07 16:10:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305


It is Oddmania, as stated before they are brilliant books and the storyline/characters are superb.2010-08-07 16:14:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Has it been translated in other languages by any chance by the way ? http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1457/22035034.gif

Finally found it !
2010-08-07 16:15:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305


I assume it is in other languages, is it? I think it said it was somewhere xD2010-08-07 16:35:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


sort of sounds like those lego games, different characters with different powers to acces hidden areas. Sounds like a good idea though!2010-08-07 16:44:00

Author:
Unknown User


That was one of the inspirations behind the system, as I find it works very well in the Lego games 2010-08-07 16:54:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I've just ordered the first book on Amazon

I'll try to remember to go back here to give you my opinion (not about the book, but rather about the concept ^^)
2010-08-07 17:34:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305


Haha, awesome, I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to the feedback 2010-08-07 17:55:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I've read all of the books, could make a very interesting level series. I suggest going to the website of the books for inspiration.2010-08-08 02:23:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


I've read all of the books, could make a very interesting level series. I suggest going to the website of the books for inspiration.

Yeah, i'll probably take snippets of the character descriptions to use in the levels :]
2010-08-08 17:26:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


(This is not a bump )

Just to say that I'm reading the first novel right now. I haven't read much (not enough to say whether it's a proper book to be adapted into LittleBigPlanet) but it's pretty good, and the bit in Gordon's house at the beginning would be outstanding in the game if made properly !
2010-08-14 21:36:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305


Secret bookshelf passageways........mmm.....2010-08-14 23:21:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


@Oddmainia
Yeah, that'll be the first real challenge for me to make. As the book progresses, it becomes more and more suitable for actual gameplay x]

@Tomodon246
Hehe, yup :]
2010-08-15 00:01:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I am a huge Skulduggery fan, and am incredibley interested to see some of the sackbotas (ex: Vampires, Grotesquery, faceless one). Can't wait to play it. Also can't wait for 'Dark Days' to be out where I live.2010-08-15 17:39:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


It's not out for you yet? Shame, it's brilliant xD The newest one comes out for us this september.
And I have every intention of using vampires etc
2010-08-15 21:39:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


That's good to hear. If all else fails, I might be able to be a voice actor but only
For certain characters (ie: Fletcher Renn, Dusk(maybe) Skulduggery(maybe).
2010-08-16 04:24:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


That'd be brilliant :] Can you do an Irish accent? xD2010-08-16 14:01:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Maybe. But I could probably do an English accent for Fletcher, and maybe a southern accent for Sanguine (I forgot to mention him). But again, I'm not entirely sure if it's a possibility.

Edit: Oh, and Finbar. I could probably do a good Hippie.
2010-08-16 16:21:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


That'd be fantastic, i'll make sure to get in contact when LBP2 comes out and I can start work xD2010-08-16 17:16:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Cool, but I have a few questions. I've never really orked on a level with someone before. Lke, how does it work, how do we get in contact, and what does in entail (I have no idea if I spelled that right, so if not, say it out loud, and you'll get what I mean.)

P.S: Would seriously love if you could make a Mr. Bliss sackbot, and have it be stronger than all the others, if possible.
2010-08-16 17:51:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I'll add you on PSN sometime in the near future, and we can send messages over it. Basically, you can help in any way possible that you wish (Voice acting, backgrounds etc.) I'm not 100% as of yet, i'd imagine you can just record the voicing and capture it as an item.2010-08-16 18:07:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Alright, cool. But we'd need to find a good time. you know, timezone difference and stuff.2010-08-16 18:46:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Yeah, what is your timezone?2010-08-16 19:35:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Well... this might make me the actual; dumbest person ever, but I'm not sure. I'm in america, and you're in...?2010-08-16 20:14:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


England, I believe we are about 4/5 hours ahead of America xD2010-08-16 20:23:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Well, is it possible that I can do voices for the level even if you're not online? Again, I don't know how it works.2010-08-17 04:44:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I would think you can record the voice in your own time, capture it as an object and somehow give me access to it.2010-08-17 16:31:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Cool, that way I could just do the voice on my own time, and things should probably work out.2010-08-17 17:04:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Greenwich Mean Time FTW! ...I guess we could just stay up really late...?2010-08-19 16:33:00

Author:
blootack
Posts: 32


I already stay up ridiculously late, and i'm only an hour a head of you, so it's all good :]2010-08-19 20:11:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I'd like to help. I've only read about 12 pages of the book (my friends don't like sharing =( ) but from what I read it was awesome. I'm good with logic and environments but I'm open to anything.2010-08-19 22:47:00

Author:
duffym871
Posts: 89


I could actually use someone to make environments xD
Add me on PSN, a_m_08.
2010-08-20 15:17:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


so... anything new?2010-08-27 23:32:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Not really, the project wont be officially started till the release of LBP2 xD2010-08-28 00:52:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Skulduggery pleasant is so amazingly awesome! Don't know how it would translate to LBP but worth a go probably!

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif
2010-08-29 19:48:00

Author:
Blackfalcon
Posts: 409


Skulduggery pleasant is so amazingly awesome! Don't know how it would translate to LBP but worth a go probably!

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif

Well it won't be a carbon copy of the books, but the plots will stay pretty much the same. The difference is you will be able to use different characters other than Stephanie, and there will be more fighting/platforming/etc.
But yus, it is awesome xD
2010-08-29 20:00:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Sounds cool, best of luck!

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif
2010-08-29 20:32:00

Author:
Blackfalcon
Posts: 409


Sounds cool, best of luck!

http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/272671-Blackfalcon/671/5/animal0064hb2_display.gif

Thanks!
2010-08-30 00:14:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I just realized something: I once gave my English teacher my Skulduggery Pleasant books to read, and never got the first one back, so I might need some pointers on what happened at some point... or I just go to the library 2010-09-05 10:21:00

Author:
blootack
Posts: 32


Baha, i'm sure we'll manage either way x]
On another note, Mortal Coil is out!
2010-09-05 10:49:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


"Magic" She said.2010-09-05 14:47:00

Author:
Onii55
Posts: 153


looks like a great idea


i can help if you need anything to be touched up
2010-09-06 18:53:00

Author:
deschuttes2
Posts: 157


"Magic" She said.
Indeed :]


looks like a great idea


i can help if you need anything to be touched up

Thanks, i'll certainly keep that in mind! (:
2010-09-07 17:49:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


So, just making sure, I won't actually need to be with you to do the voice? Because timezones are a real pain...2010-09-07 23:10:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Yeah, we don't need to be together to do the voicing xD
Also, I just finished Mortal Coil.
EPIC.
2010-09-08 17:00:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Awesome. Don't tell me about it. Also, which of the books will be included in the Adventure? Or will it be like one adventure for every book?2010-09-09 00:23:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


A level based on Mortal coil would be veeeeeerrryyy nice....

*shivers, puurrs, giggles and runs away.*


And I mean VERY nice.

I would love to see a recreation of Dr. Nye in LBP2.

But I'd better not give too many spoilers of the book.
2010-09-11 05:58:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Well, I now know of a "doctor Nye"2010-09-14 02:54:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Wooah, forgot about this for a sec xD
I'm not sure which books will be included, but the first level will definitely be the first book. Also, Mortal Coil would make an epic game x]
2010-09-14 17:27:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I just ordered Dark Days online. I'll get it in a week (give or take) So if you make a level for that book, it won't ruin anything.2010-09-15 02:58:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Each book will take a good while to do, so you don't have to worry about that xD2010-09-15 18:08:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


K, that's good.2010-09-15 21:44:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Im a huge fan and a pretty good creator if i do say so could i help by any chance?
and i live in irelandso i could probably do a good accent
2010-09-16 19:53:00

Author:
Unknown User


That would be ideal Donal222, I'd love the help! add me on PSN - a_m_08 2010-09-16 20:00:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I'd love to help with this!! I've read all 5 books and I'm pretty good at everything except voice acting. The only problem is I'm all the way down in NZ...2010-09-18 05:35:00

Author:
Unknown User


I'd love to help with this!! I've read all 5 books and I'm pretty good at everything except voice acting. The only problem is I'm all the way down in NZ...

I'm exactly the same. We could probably make items for you together and send them to you.
2010-09-18 05:44:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Oh cool. I'll probably be on at the same time some time or another because I only ever go on LBP. Anyway, I'll have to be re-reading the first one so I can remember what has happened. These levels will definitely make good use of the new camera tools.2010-09-18 05:53:00

Author:
Unknown User


Certainly. LBP2 comes out near the longest school holidays so I'll be on nearly every day, since I have the most hugest, biggest-er-rer social life evar.2010-09-18 07:10:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Totally... I'll probably get it on the day it comes out. I've been planning some gameplay for the first level as well.2010-09-18 07:45:00

Author:
Unknown User


Time differences shouldn't be much of a problem since you can send me the items x]
I'm glad there are a lot of SP fans on here, i'd love for you all to help
Now I must ask, is there anyone who can voice the females?
2010-09-18 14:25:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I might also have a few good outfits for sackbots, if you need some.2010-09-18 18:25:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I've got a concept of a Cleaver on paint but how do I upload it here?2010-09-18 20:49:00

Author:
Unknown User


Upload to photobucket or tinypic then either link it, or put it as an attachment 2010-09-18 21:04:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy354/randomblahblah1/SP%20level/?action=view¤t=WhiteCleaver.png
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy354/randomblahblah1/SP%20level/?action=view¤t=Cleaver.png
These are some concepts for cleavers.
I'll upload more pics soon.
2010-09-18 21:34:00

Author:
Unknown User


Haha, those are pretty epic! Now just to make them in LBP2 as costumes and we're set 2010-09-18 21:47:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Do you want me to draw any more concepts right now? Because I'd be happy to.
If we did have a boss or two, (White cleaver and Serpine?), How could we make fistfights? Or will we just change it so that the player uses magic and dodges attacks?
2010-09-18 21:54:00

Author:
Unknown User


Concepts for anything would be excellent!
And as for fist fighting, i'm not sure. Once I get my hands on the logic i'll take a look and see what I can do :]
2010-09-18 23:25:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Oh, by the way, I made a sliding back wardrobe and sent you a friend request as well...2010-09-18 23:33:00

Author:
Unknown User


Here's a picture of the white cleaver, from its facebook page. Difficult to replicate?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Cleaver/178949507915?ref=search&v=wall
2010-09-18 23:37:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Not sure... We might be able to make the visor but we won't know until LBP2 actually comes out...2010-09-18 23:55:00

Author:
Unknown User


I added you on PSN :]
The scythe will probably be the hardest thing to make, but that's just my opinion. Also, what is the wardrobe for? xD
2010-09-19 00:05:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I'd assume Gordon's house. But its a secret bookcase passageway....

I'm not sure.
2010-09-19 00:14:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Sorry, I meant to say bookcase xD I can't actually remember if there was a sliding back bookcase but I made it and started making the monster caves underneath it. I'll invite you to look at it when we are next both on.2010-09-19 00:26:00

Author:
Unknown User


Ooh right x]
I prolly won't be on LBP till tomorrow/later/whatever, but i'll get back to you on that ASAP
2010-09-19 00:40:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I'm really looking forward to working on this. Also, I could probably do voices for Wreath and Vile (and maybe some grunting sounds for the Grotesquery)2010-09-19 04:33:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I'm guessing we probably don't need a voice for the Grotesquery yet, as I believe we are only doing the first book right now...2010-09-19 06:12:00

Author:
Unknown User


We're not really even doing the first book right now, are we?2010-09-19 06:16:00

Author:
tomodon246
Posts: 624


Until LBP2 comes out, work won't officially start. As for voicing, Wreath and Vile would be good, but they aren't in the first book, are they? I haven't read it in a while, going to get it out the library asap.
Also, I must ask again, can anyone do the voices of some of the female characters? xD
2010-09-19 13:57:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


If worst comes to worst I could probably try a female voice. I can go from high to low in a second.2010-09-19 17:34:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


xD Good to know!
Hopefully a female SP fan will be happy to do it, but if push comes to shove you'd be welcome to do it.
2010-09-19 18:34:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


K, but I hope someone else speaks up. I might not be the best.2010-09-19 19:47:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Yeah, hopefully there will be at least one female interested xD2010-09-21 16:23:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


There hasn't been?2010-09-22 23:07:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Has there? My memory sucks and I don't tend to check genders D:2010-09-23 16:31:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I don't know if you got it too, but someone sent me the code for a concept they made for the level. Did you get it, and if so, was it good? I couldn't play it.2010-09-25 19:16:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I got it, but I couldn't view in create mode as I don't have the creator pack D: It looked good though. I think it was from the first book, but I forget.2010-09-25 20:28:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Oh, that was me. I'm just fixing it up soon. Its meant to be copyable but ill put in a jetpack if you don't have the packs.2010-09-26 00:41:00

Author:
Unknown User


Thanks I never bought any of the minipacks, sorry D:2010-09-26 20:03:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Same for me. Mind telling us when it's done so we can view it then?2010-09-26 22:51:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I checked, it hasn't been updated as of yet. I definitely recognise it, but I forget what exactly it's from D:2010-09-26 23:04:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Sorry, I was away for a while, so I couldn't change it, but is done now so feel free to check it out! Its only short, and I basically just made it to show you guys my creating, but play it anyway.2010-10-04 20:32:00

Author:
Unknown User


I'll get to it as soon as I can. Got a busy day right now. (BTW, remember when I said I ordered book four online? It still hasn't come. Just saying...)2010-10-04 22:01:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I'll check it out soon Layabouts, glad you sorted it out. From what I saw, it's epic 2010-10-04 22:23:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Thanks. Its just a sliding back bookcase and the cave full of monsters (even though there is only one right now xD). I'm not sure if its entirely faithful to the book, but I've chosen to use a bit of creative license.2010-10-04 23:58:00

Author:
Unknown User


For the voice, you could always use the voice changer and set the pit a bit high, thought it'd still sound a little off..
I'm planning on reading the book, and by what I've heard, it seems like my type of read.
I'd love to join up on this project as soon as the game comes out, and hopefully can be of some use with concept art and ideas ( perhaps a little creating if I've got the free time )
2010-10-05 02:57:00

Author:
Cheddars
Posts: 447


That'd be great if you could help Cheddars
Layabouts, I liked the concept a lot!
2010-10-05 16:40:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I checked out Layabout's level, and yeah, it was pretty good. Also, yeah, it'd be great to have you on board cheddars. I'll check out the voice changer thing when the game comes out, too.2010-10-05 23:42:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I think if an open beta is released due to the games prolonging, i'll start making it in the beta, or at least get a rough concept laid down.2010-10-08 16:41:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


The book has finally come!2010-10-20 23:08:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I loved the SP books! I once tried to make a level on the psp about but failed epicly. I'd love to help with stuff once I get my new ps3 and LBP Goty edition next friday! I don't have any levels on theps3 since I haven't got one yet, but you could check out some of the pics in my level threads for psp in my sig if you want! Which was your favourite book? Mine was probably the second or third one, but they're all amazing! And my favourite characters are probably spring-heeled jack and skullduggery, although the evil guys are pretty awesome!2010-10-21 20:35:00

Author:
The Forgotten
Posts: 316


@ The Forgotten
I will definitely check some of your pictures out
My favourite book is definitely Mortal Coil, and my favourite character would probably be either Sanguine or Fletcher x]
2010-10-22 13:15:00

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Fish94
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I haven't even started Dark Days, cuz I don't want to drop the book I'm reading now right in the middle. But Dark Days is next on my list2010-10-22 22:04:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I've read the first in the skullduggery series and it was pretty awesome. I'd love to see a level made of it and see it come to life in LBP. If you're up for making it, good luck 2010-10-24 15:54:00

Author:
Solid_Snake-38
Posts: 17


Well, this level has been on my mind for some time now. When LBP2 comes out, after beating the story, this is most likely the first thing I'm gonna do. I'm so happy we've gotten all this support. When the level is finally done, I'm sure it will be a smash. There is something I'd like to bring up though. Cut scenes: will thee be any? And will we need voice actors (more than we have)?2010-10-24 17:17:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


We definitely need some more voice actors/actresses, and there will be cutscenes for certain parts 2010-10-24 19:30:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Well, against my initial plan, i have begun to read the book! It's excelent so far.2010-10-29 01:10:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


Aha, glad you're enjoying it! I got the full collection for my birthday, so it'll be much easier to get the levels accuracy right and follow the plot :]2010-10-30 14:00:00

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Fish94
Posts: 554


nice! Hopefully I'll be able to finish this, then order Mortal Coil and finish THAT before we get to that point in the level(s).2010-10-30 16:46:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


I'd imagine you will be, by the time the game comes out AND we create 1-3 2010-11-01 18:07:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Oh yeah, right2010-11-03 00:07:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Sorry for double posting, but I am a little over halfway through with dark days, and I have some questions for the levels.

1: Characters. How will we make faceless ones, spring-heeled jack, and the infected. How will we make them. I heard that there's a way to make the dimensions of a sackbot more specific (i.e. tall and skinny, short and fat, long arms or leg, etc.) but I don't know for sure.

2: Magic. I get that we can use emmiters for skulduggery's fire and stuff, but what about the other magics? Sanguine's burrowing? Fletcher's teleporting? So on and so forth.

3: All of the details!!! For example; No eyes for sanguine, good hair for fletcher, Valkyrie maturing over the course of the books, Batu's stomach having a HUGE hole (in the portal), the vampire's changing form, Scapegrace being a human, and then a zombie, and the Portal itself.

Lastly, and this one might be simple in LBP 1 but I think it would make for an AMAZING cutscene: The Midnight hotel forming itself. How cool would that be to see in LBP 2? Very. Also, the magical items. Desolation Engine, soul Catcher, and making Valkyrie hold skulduggery's skull.


Hope you can take these into consideration!
2010-11-04 03:06:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


1) I'm not entirely sure how modifiable sackbots are, but i'm sure we'll work something out either way. There may just need to be some aesthetics done so they are recognisable as the characters if we can't make them exact.

2) I'm not in the beta, so I haven't had the chance to try logic etc. out, but i'm more than sure i'll figure something out. Sanguines will just be an animnation of him dropping down, then something logic based to make him go where you choose.

3) Thats where character designers will come in

I shall most certainly be having the midnight hotel in, and I agree it'd make an awesome cutscene!
Also, try not to post any spoilers, just incase y'know
2010-11-04 19:13:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Ah, very insiteful. And yeah, I'll try not to give away TOO much of the book. hehe...2010-11-04 22:01:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Hey Nana and Fish Its been awhile. Id like to give those questions some kind feedback myself.
1) Unfortunately the rumor about specific Sackbot limb custimization was wrong. You can only change the head size and you can oly do that by increasing the overall size of the sackbot :/ Suks I know.
2) I was thinking the same thing about specific supernatural or unique character actions in LBP2. I found out that it reall is kind of limited to your imagination, with the right logic ofcourse
3) Same as 2 just about.
4)The hotel scene sounds like it would b cool. You have alot of choices with that one
2010-11-06 19:38:00

Author:
lyrradXOX
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I thought it may have just been a rumour, but it makes little difference, as long as they're aesthetically correct they'll work.
Thanks for the info Lyrrad, can't wait to see some of Aeropulse!
2010-11-07 13:06:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I thought it may have just been a rumour, but it makes little difference, as long as they're aesthetically correct they'll work.
Thanks for the info Lyrrad, can't wait to see some of Aeropulse!

No problem bro and I cant wait to show it to you ^^ Hopefully it wont b much longer.
2010-11-07 23:30:00

Author:
lyrradXOX
Posts: 285


Hey Nana and Fish Its been awhile. Id like to give those questions some kind feedback myself.
2) I was thinking the same thing about specific supernatural or unique character actions in LBP2. I found out that it reall is kind of limited to your imagination, with the right logic ofcourse

Well, my Imagination is HUGE, so it shouldn't be a problem,

EDIT: I just finished Dark Days. If I could sum it up in one word... WOW!
Every time I read the story it makes me even more excited for this project.
2010-11-08 01:05:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Heh, you're saying that now - wait till you've read Mortal Coil, you'll be more pumped than ever before 2010-11-08 16:40:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


I'm getting ready to order it after the book I'm currently reading.2010-11-08 19:50:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Awesome
I'm trying to imagine how I can make some of the more complex logic pieces at the minute.
2010-11-11 18:38:00

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Fish94
Posts: 554


Like which? Like, the magic? I also just thought of something. How will we get Sack-bots to act like wax figurines? (for the sanctuary)2010-11-11 21:41:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


Just about to finish the first book of the series, it's a fantastic read so far. 2010-11-11 23:09:00

Author:
Cheddars
Posts: 447


Isn't it? I cant wait till we get this level rolling!2010-11-12 00:51:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


They are awesome
As for the wax figure, i'm not sure. Perhaps there is a way to stop the sackbot moving and just have him do the pre recorded actions? If not, the figurines will just have to be made as objects, not sackbots.
2010-11-12 17:35:00

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Fish94
Posts: 554


that sounds good2010-11-12 22:50:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


hey, can i be a tester for this level please? i love skulduggery pleasant 2010-12-21 20:21:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


I don't want to jump ahead with saying this, but probably yes. We don't have a whole lot of testers, so we'll probably need some.

Just a side note, I still haven't gotten book five. I have a long list of other books I've been meaning to tackle first.
2010-12-21 20:35:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


thank you very much, add me on psn then, its sabooza, thanks once again, look forward to seeing what you guys do with this 2010-12-21 20:43:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


there is a concept for the skulduggery sackbot in my sig, tell me what you think please 2010-12-22 11:28:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


Skulduggery Pleasant is brilliant! Love the books!
I've even met the author, Derek Landy! Nice guy!
2010-12-22 12:06:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832


hey, can i be a tester for this level please? i love skulduggery pleasant
Seeing as we don't have any testers as far as I can remember, yes Though it'll be quite a while till even the first level is out. Your Skulduggery costume is brilliant, would you consider helping with costume design?


Skulduggery Pleasant is brilliant! Love the books!
I've even met the author, Derek Landy! Nice guy!
Heh, awesome, i've always wanted to meet him
2010-12-22 14:57:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


[QUOTE=Fish94;712369]Seeing as we don't have any testers as far as I can remember, yes Though it'll be quite a while till even the first level is out. Your Skulduggery costume is brilliant, would you consider helping with costume design? [/QUOTE=Fish94;712369]

i will give it a go, but be advised, the skulduggery costume i have in my sig will, more than likely not be makeable, since the hat is from rorscach from watchmen, which is a whole head piece, not just a hat, and the skull also a whole head piece from ghost rider :/ i own neither so crafted the head with images :/ but yeah sure, i will try my best as soon as i get lbp2 i will be aiming to get all the costume parts, so i will see what i can do, thanks for the offer
2010-12-22 16:48:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


Sabooz, i can see you really want to help. Glad to have you on the team. If you wouldn't mind, and if it's not too much trouble, could you try making some other costumes, just to show us what you've got?2010-12-22 21:49:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


i will try, but some of them are quite hard, eg ghastly, it is hard to make his torso wear, its like a sleeveless jacket and a shirt, but once again, i will try :/2010-12-22 21:56:00

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Sabooza
Posts: 68


Thanks. It's okay if you can't though. Effort gets an A in my book. I... I actually don't have a book, but if I did, effort would get an A...2010-12-23 04:12:00

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Nana997
Posts: 197


Effort is definitely what counts. Even if it looks nothing like Ghastly, just the fact you tried would be more than enough for me 2010-12-23 16:11:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


my apologies, but i wont be able to make or upload any for the mean time, it being christmas and all :/ but i will get on it asap 2010-12-23 21:12:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


Bah, sorry I haven't been keeping up to date on this project..
I've only gotten the first book finished which I presume is the one we're basing the level off of.
Perhaps I could be of some use being a tester?
2010-12-23 22:03:00

Author:
Cheddars
Posts: 447


grr lack of good female hair :@ btw could you put a list of characters from books 4 and 5 and a short description please? since i havent read them, but i get them soon 2010-12-23 22:30:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


would anybody happen to know any good dlc which would be of aid to me? im going to purchase the buzz pack for billy ray sanguine, but i need some costumes with good female hair and a vaiety of clothes, any thoughts?
ps. would the leader of the project please create a group for discussion of this sort. just a though, thanks
2010-12-23 22:41:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


To Cheddars: I don't see why not. The more the merrier, and it is Christmas time (Merry... like Merry Christmas... dumb joke...) Anyway...

To Sabooza: It's totally fine if you can't get them up right away, and no, I don't know any good DLC. The only characters I can think of (at the moment) from book four are Caelan (19 year old vampire) and Scarab (Billy Ray's dad and old man)

Hope that helps!
2010-12-24 00:05:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


I'll make a group at some point in the near future, there's already a group for Ingenious Fruitions so we could prolly just make a discussion board there. As for book 4 - 5 characters, you don't need to know them really yet since we're just working off book one. Cheddars, I can't see why not 2010-12-24 13:39:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554


Like I said before, i don't know anything about book 5 (seeing as I haven't read it yet) but as soon as I did, Sabooza, I'll let you know (if we've reached book five in the levels, if we even make it)2010-12-24 19:17:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


i have made a valkyrie, and a ghastly. they are ok imo, but if you want me to tweak or remove them all together, please tell me
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5290/sam0030.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5908/sam0029m.jpg
hope they are ok
2010-12-25 18:38:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


I'd Love to help w/ logic, It won't be my only level though so could I be a Part-Time Member2010-12-25 18:48:00

Author:
Brian_Istenes
Posts: 151


i have made a valkyrie, and a ghastly. they are ok imo, but if you want me to tweak or remove them all together, please tell me
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5290/sam0030.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5908/sam0029m.jpg
hope they are ok

Super cool! They came out really well!!
2010-12-25 22:53:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Super cool! They came out really well!!

gee thanks! i think ghastly is the bettr of the two, but again thanks!
2010-12-25 22:57:00

Author:
Sabooza
Posts: 68


They're both pretty good in my opinion2011-01-02 04:46:00

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Nana997
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