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Creator Spotlight 20 - julesyjules

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julesyjules
Jovial Jedi in search of the farce
Interview conducted by jwwphotos (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/member.php?4559-jwwphotos)

First off, I have to admit I am a huge fan of julesyjules. About a year ago he was asking for some help in testing one of his levels and I think I broke my arm in doing the " MEEEEE MEEEE PLEASE PICK ME!!!" all while attempting to keep some shred of dignity. My plan didn't really work as I still looked like a silly fan boy, but when I saw the friend's request as well as the key to that level show up in my in-box, my heart leapt into hyperspace quite a few times. So when the task came to be able to celebrate his charm, humor and expertise in the craft of creating LBP levels by doing a spotlight in his honor, it was one I could not pass up.

In the vast universe of LBP, julesyjules is a different kind of creator. He isn't one of those techy, flashy, whiz-bang logic guys or one of the super detailed set building types. What he has excelled at is portraying a fun, adventure-packed story based on a iconic movie from a long long time ago and far far away. He does this with such charm and hilarity as well as delivering quite a bit of clever and tasty bits of platforming. The end result generates an amazingly unique experience filled with wonder and joy. He quite simply challenges your controller prowess with a smile plastered on your face all the way to the scoreboard. Let's see what we can find out about him!


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CRAAAASH!!! "Heeeey!! We made it!"

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All right, this one isn?t really a question, but if you would be so kind, please list the levels you?ve published to date and any statistics you?d like to share with us, i.e. plays, hearts, how many rocket animals per level, etc. Whatever you feel like sharing.

LittleBigPacman Platformer
Jack,Sack & the Beanstalk
Tron
STAR WARS: Episode IV: A New Hope: Chapter One: err...Etc!
STAR WARS: Episode IV: Escape From the Death Star: err ...Etc!
STAR WARS: Episo(zzzzzzzzzz)
STAR WARS Etc ; )

Now, tell me... of these levels, which is your favorite? And why?
Probably 'Escape' because it has my favourite pun - "That's no moon, it's a Sponge Station!!" - which sums up the tone of the entire series in one sentence really. Plus, it has the Garbage Crusher which is probably my favourite little chunk of gameplay translated from the film. No smoke and mirrors or anything - just you and a load of crap!

How long have you been playing LBP?
I got my hands on the beta and barely anything else has got a look in since. If there's such a thing as a 'game rut' then I'm definitely in it. I peek over the top occasionally but always go back down to where it's comfy and warm. : )

What was the first full level you ever built? And what was it like?
In the beta. It was called 'Twinkly Fair' and was even worse than it sounds. It was a funfair level but there wasn't all that much fun at the fair to be honest. It was Disneyland on a 50p budget.[/COLOR]

What creators and levels (if any) have inspired you to create?
Where do you even start??! OK, well for the sake of brevity I'll just name a few - Geosautus, Kiminski, Poms and mrsupercomputer. These guys are consistently brilliant at creating levels that mesh an interesting environment and theme with great gameplay, balancing the fun with the aesthetics. I could go on, way, way on, there are so many creators that have done something brilliant and made their mark on the game.

I started making the series because I was really wanting to play some Star Wars levels that really embraced the plot of the films but couldn't find any, so I guess I was sort of inspired by their absence...

Aside from drawing inspiration from other creators and levels, is there anything in the world outside of LittleBigPlanet that inspires you? This could be a hobby, profession, or even a particular movie or type of music. Pretty much it can be anything in your personal life that has contributed to your experiences as well as inspired you as a creator.
Umm, lemme think.... a movie that has inspired me....nope, I'm drawing a blank here...!

What are some of your favorite video games (excluding LBP) - new and old?
Mario, Ico, Resident Evil, Sands of Time, Halo. I'm just about to get stuck into Galaxy 2. My favourite old school game is a Pac-man-esque thing called 'Pengo' and I'm harbouring a hope that someone out there re-makes it in some fashion for LBP2.

If you could list your favorite things about LittleBigPlanet, what would they be?
Aside from the doll's head you mean? There's always something new to play and get inspired by. When we first got the game, I don't think anyone would have predicted how varied and interesting the levels were going to get - it didn't dry up after 6 months, creators just got better and better and pushed in different directions. I've done everything in this game from being Jesus for a day to uncovering a conspiracy at a Coca Cola factory. Fantastic!

It's so much more than just a game isn't it. The fact I can sit in my little flat in London with a cup of tea, beavering away on some random Star Wars tribute level and a month later someone sitting in Japan, drinking HIS tea, loads it into his PS3 and plays what I've made. I still find that completely awesome.

And your least favorite thing(s)?
Hmph. Probably the Cool Page set-up (yeh I know, stifle the yawn if you can). It doesn't bother me personally in regards to my own stuff, but it's a shame that some poor kid out there who invested a load of time and effort over an original level and gets completely overlooked in favour of a unending barrage of knock-offs. It just goes against the grain of what the game is supposed to be encouraging. You can't blame people for taking advantage of the system though, no-ones forcing anybody to play anything. I just wish it was representing the diversity and brilliance of the game a little better.

The wobble bolt ranks up there too. What a pain that thing is. And pistons that droop and don't stay stiff even though you ask them too...Nobody likes those.

What?s the worst thing that?s happened while creating?
The so called '160 bug'. I don't know what worse though, having my level completely freak out on me or the horrific realization that I may have actually spent 160 hours doing it!

The bug isn't worth complaining about in and of itself, loads of us have had to deal with it, but unfortunately it affected a level that had already had pretty much pushed me to the frazzled ends of my patience and that was just the really big untasty cherry on top.

On a sort of similar subject, have there ever been any great ideas you had that failed or for any other reason you never implemented?
2 years into the game and I'm fairly blunt about what I consider my strengths and weaknesses as a creator. I look at something like Grantos' backtracking design skills or comph's logic skills and start dribbling, my brain just doesn't work like that when I'm in create, so I've tended to generally push myself in the aspects of create I enjoy most rather than get too workman-like about it all, and try and force it too much. Not to advocate staying in your comfort zone, but if it's not fun to build, I can't get excited by it, and I think you get your best ideas when you're hyped. A good example are the AT-AT's that feature in a couple of the levels. It's only when it came to doing the Hoth level that it occurred to me that I had bitten off way more than I could chew, but it's such an iconic part of Star Wars that it kinda HAD to make an appearance. I spent days trying to get a walking AT and it was utterly hopeless, so I got in touch with Dog-Egg, who's brilliant at making mech's and he let me use his. There are probably hardcore creators out there crying 'Shame! Shame on you!' who wouldn't think of not doing everything themselves, but I just couldn't have done it justice otherwise. There's also an unfinished Yoda Death Scene level hanging around on my moon that never found it's way into the Return of the Jedi sections, thanks to the 'failed to load' bug. Not even The Force can resurrect that one...!

If you worked for Media Molecule, what would your first order of business be? This could be anything from adding materials or tools to eradicating H4H.
I've think they've answered nearly all our prayers in the sequel. If anything, I'm hoping for a more constant supply of DLC. That would be great, it re-energizes the create community whenever one gets released, so a small pack of goodies on a more regular basis would be cool.


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For me one of them most endearing qualities of your levels is the top notch humor. Have you always been a quick wit and what are some of your influences towards these great lines that ooze from all those levels? ..or is it all English folk are that darn funny?
The typical English sense of humour, that's usually self-deprecation and being able to find the funny in the mundane. Either that or fart jokes. There's a couple of British comedians (French & Saunders - go Google their Alien & Lord of the Rings sketches!) who have done a load of movie parodies - with them it's usually about taking a cinematic experience and seeing it through the perspective of the boring day to day practicalities. That vein of humour is very funny to me, and totally lends itself to blending that fantastical iconic movie-world of Star Wars with the Blue Peter sponge and cardboard realities of the LBP universe. Actually, in the first few levels there were only a couple of LBP in-jokes, the humour was more general. It wasn't until I got round to introducing Yoda that I realized how far I could mesh the LBP sensibilities with the Star Wars mythos, the jokes practically started writing themselves!

The comedy/dialogue is as an important a part of the levels as the gameplay and visuals for me, so if it looks and plays nice but doesn't make me smirk at least a few times, it goes back on the moon under 'unfinished'.

You always seem to come up with some very fun and imaginative platforming bits that integrate well into the storyline and well dosed in your wonderful humor. How is it you come up with these ideas? Do you fiddle around in workshops, sketch out small bits on paper, or does it just come to you and then do it in LBP?
The movies obviously always inspire the gameplay as much as possible, and that's the really fun stuff, translating the more memorable moments that happen on-screen into something that will work in LBP. The two Darth boss fights on Cloud City are based directly around the actions performed in the film, and elaborated on to hopefully make them into a fun gameplay mechanic. If there's no 'big' moments to re-create, the it just comes down to trying to find the right type of gameplay that feels appropriate to the tone and setting of the film. Cloud City & the Death Star for example are man-made, so lots of switch and level mechanical based stuff. Endor & Dagobah are natural environments, so it's more physics based swingy/bouncy stuff for those. I'm recreating places that are already familiar to the player, so it also hopefully helps to subtly maintain the immersion.

I'm always trying to keeping the player consistently engaged too, especially when levels like these could easily turn into a nice-but-ultimately-boring walkthrough of the plot, so I try and squish in as much fun and distraction as I can think of. I learnt that lesson early with the first chapter. It was ok, but if you'd never seen Star Wars, there really wasn't much to get your teeth into. It got completely overhauled so it could stand on its own two feet in terms of playability. Actually, I'm still amazed when players who've never seen the films actually enjoy the levels, they must seem like complete and utter nonsense, lol.

I love all your Star Wars characters. All of them are way beyond cute into hysterical caricatures of the real deal and I always have to stop and pose with them when there is a group shot available. How long did it take you to perfect these marvelous creatures. Did any of them pose any special issues? Just amazes me how funny, quirky and perfect they are as such small sized characters. Any favorites?
Heh, thanks. Probably Chewbacca and Darth, because they're instantly recognizable. The Jawas I also like, just a blob of brown sponge and a triangle of black, but they still manage to have a bit of personality. Personally, I find it really tough to do realistic characters in LBP, so I went down the 'less is more' cartoony road. It's similar to animation, some of my favourite cartoon and LBP characters are really simply designed, but with just a couple of nuances you can design great characters in broad strokes. Actually, that ethos extends to designing pretty much anything in I do in LBP. I always prefer to set a limit on the amount of crazy detailing I do in exchange for a longer level.

Like so many of us that have been creating this long, you have gotten better and better in level design, lighting, mood err... Etc! and incorporating the story into them. Even though you claim you are rubbish at logic and especially bosses, you have come up with some really nifty bits and delivered some really imaginative and fun boss type sequences. Is it perseverance that keeps you at it and which was more painful, doing the logic or recovering from the 160 hour glitch in Sky City?
Cloud City, what a palaver. I went through many, many iterations trying to get the boss-fights working how I wanted, which was probably why I got caught out by the glitch. The logic behind those is an absolute carnage, if I was to go in now and re-do it, I wouldn't know where to even start. It gets things from A to B to C but on a long haul red-eye via Q and Z. The laughable thing is, it probably isn't even that complex, just my fuddled way of doing things, I tend to take the Jackson Pollock approach to logic. I'm in total awe of the tech-heads of LBP, but I just la-la-la and put it down to a left/right brain thing. I know the basics, but that knowledge somehow always equals less than the sum of its parts. Show me a switch set-up and I'll understand it, but I'm just a dunce at putting the appropriate 2 + 2 together to get there on my own, it's never an instinctive thing. The 160 bug and complex logic are about even on the 'bangmyheadonawall' scale, I'm just happier making jokes and nice trees.

I think it was incredibly funny to toss the doughnut boxes into Jabba's palace to somewhat explain his weight problem. Could you talk about how you came up with that because as I recall from early testing that bit did not exist at first.
Jabba's Palace is basically my attempt at Star Wars meets Metal Gear Solid, but I'd finished it and it was just wasn't funny enough, it felt like too straight an adaptation without adding any twist of it's own to keep it fresh. I'd initially avoided any reference to Jabba's weight because I thought it too obvious and cheap to make some 'fat' jokes, but then I remembered the cardboard box in MGS and thought if I made it into a visual gag, it would be a subtler reference AND I'd be able to parody two franchises at once. Couldn't say no really!

Some might not think this first off, but you are quite a brilliant stickerest and lighting specialist. What were some of your inspirations and how long do you tinker with these elements when decorating a level. Especially in your later works like Jabba's Palace,it really is amazing some of what you pull off and pretty much lag free. Could you talk about some of what you go through? No is not an answer here.
Heh. I never really bothered too much with spotlights and lighting until the GLT came along, and it suddenly got me interested. When you're attempting to make something look cinematic, the GLT is a godsend. Good lighting can make a massive difference to the ambiance of a level obviously, so it's really worth the experimentation and effort. I've done one level almost entirely in white, and one in black, and they've brought their own lighting problems which I find good fun to try and solve.

The start of the Jabba level, well it's there's a load of LED stars put way back in the background using the layer glitch, and the foreground has a sunrise like effect from three massive spotlights running across the screen. Part of that was inspired by the 'silhouette look' which I love, but also I knew that level was going to be humoungous, so I needed to cut a few corners somewhere along the way and silhouetting a section was a great way to go easy on the thermo but still look fairly decent. Take out the nice lighting there and that entire first section is yellow sponge, basic rock and absolutely nothing else. It ain't pretty!

I generally use the setting on the GLT thats about four notches along and makes the contrasts and colours very deep, which to me looks the most cinematic and rich, but also tends to bury a lot of the details in the shadows if you're not careful, so there's a myriad of overhead spotlights, on different layers and strengths to give some depth and bring out what ever's necessary/looks cool. I usually avoid LED's for any scene setting, I find 'em a bit harsh on the look of the materials.

As for lag, if I ever get it, then the lighting and visuals immediately take a back seat and I dump the necessary amount of spotlights or whatever. We all make certain trade-offs when making a level, and different creators prioritize different things. I love good lighting but I love a smooth frame rate a lot more.

When you started doing the Star Wars series did you have any idea that doing such an iconic series and successfully putting your own fun and wacky spin on it, that it would become as iconic in LBP almost making you synonymous with Star Wars err... Etc!? ..and along those lines where do you go from here once you finish?
Iconic?? Oh shush. I'm just really happy people have enjoyed them so much, I've had some amazing feedback here and over PSN. It's a great reward, knowing there are people (other Star Wars geeks especially!) who have laughed their way through to the scoreboard. Once (if??) the series is finished, yep, something completely and totally different. Definitely NOT the prequels! I'm interested in doing something where things don't have to make any sense whatsoever....just a spewing of my imagination, where I can chuck in a flying banana or an elephant with a top hat on and they need no reason for being there.

We are all quite jealous of all of you that got to attend the Mm Jam this year. Happy for you, but still jealous! What were some of the most memorable parts of that experience? Anyone that you got to meet that stood out in your mind? Anything else that you would like to share or people you would like to make fun of? lol!
I think just meeting all the other guys was the most memorable part for me. It was unexpected and a lot of fun to meet these guys whose levels I've played and loved, they're a great bunch. I didn't get to stick around for the whole weekend, but it was a pleasure just to be there, home of All Things Sponge. With the jam, I didn't really get to grips with the new mechanics fast enough to really get stuck into to it, most of the guys were flying or at least a few feet up from the get-go whereas I just ended up faffing around on the landing strip. I made a nice duck for Jaeyden.

Same theme as last question. What are some of your favorite things that you got to play with in LBP2 that you are excited to see show up on your console at home once it comes out officially?
Pretty much everything I saw was impressive. As far as traditional LBP goes, the grapple hook was great, no more sponges on strings! I played one of the story levels, set in a tower, and it's filled with moving grapples and jump-pads and you can really whizz around the entire level at quite a speed, its fantastic fun.

At the other end of the scale, some of the cinematics MM have put together for the Story mode were SO polished, they literally looked like like professional mini-movies. With the voice recording function, I really think this area is where we are going to see some truly amazing stuff once it's out there and creators like Teebonesy and Enochroot have got their hands on it.

And then there's the great unknown, all the levels that embrace the new mechanics and do something completely unlike anything we've seen in LBP before. In some respects, it really does tear up the rule book we've all become accustomed to...

And now... a lighthearted question: So do you really love Wedge?
Ha, poor Wedge, always getting the short end of the stick. He's the unsung hero of Star Wars, Luke gets all the glory. He helped destroy 2 Death Stars and still no-one cares. I'd be really flippin' annoyed if I was Wedge!

Finally, is there anything you, as a creator, would like to add to this? Or any other experiences you?d like to share? If not, I?d like to ask one more question of you: If you could give any bit of advice to new creators out there who are thinking about entering the wonderful world of creating, what would it be?
Actually I'd really like to thank all the folks at LBPC, I've had an absolute ton of support, help and constructive feedback from people on the site and I seriously doubt that I'd have kept my enthusiasm up for the whole series if I hadn't found this place!

Advice??

Err, just make sure you have plenty of free time before embarking on a series....??! ; )


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"So... any you guys know George Lucas?"


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A quick reminder that a Creator Rewind is when the creator did not have the time or could not commit to doing a one on one Closeup. They instead ship us some levels so we can take a look behind the scenes and do a trailer of sorts.

xkappax, Teebonesy, and jwwPhotos are on a mission to pick up some of julesyjules' levels at the local Star Wars convention. Little do they realize that someone else has a more sinister plan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS1qiKruKHs
Edit: If you are having a problem viewing this video or if it says it's blocked in your region, please try this link instead: http://blip.tv/file/4004492



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It was an absolute joy to interview julesyjules and help create this video for him. Not only is he a wonderful, funny, and clever creator, but he is such a really great guy and a good friend. I sincerely hope after reading his answers you can see what a genuine down to earth person he is even though his last several levels have been set in a galaxy far, far away. After the conclusion of this amazing series and regardless of what or where his next levels take us, I have a good feeling that the joy we will experience will still raise our spirits beyond the stars.

Congrats other j, this one's for you.


Well, that's all, folks! We hope you have enjoyed this installment of the Creator Spotlight. For past spotlights, please visit this link (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?100-Creator-Spotlight-Archive). See you in two weeks!		2010-08-14 00:10:00

Author:
Aya042
Posts: 2870

The force is always with you Julesyjules. The "Star Wars err ect." is my favorite level series inspired by the Star Wars movies as you have great visions of the visuals that fits well in the movies, the gameplay that's challenging and fun, and the humor that made us laugh out loud. Congratulations Jules you really deserve a spotlight. Still looking forward to see the epic final chapter. Awesome interview and video too.2010-08-14 00:28:00

Author:
JustinArt
Posts: 1314

The star wars series is one of the only things that can get me to actually play LBP no matter what. Yeah. <_>

Awesome series, so... yes		2010-08-14 00:29:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Oh. My. God.

I laughed the entire time watching that video. 		2010-08-14 00:46:00

Author:
Voltergeist
Posts: 1702

Congrats on the well-deserved spotlight, Jules. And thanks spotlight team for the video... they are always a blast. Nice job, Chimp, on the intro and credits... very professionally done.

2010-08-14 00:50:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I have always loved Julseyjules levels. The 'Star Wars ect...' series, is amongst the most well known series, if not the most on LBP.

Wonderful creator, and seems to be a nice guy too.

Congrats Julsey! And great job once again CS team!

EDIT: The editing for the video is top notch! I take my hat off to whomever slaved over that!		2010-08-14 00:51:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477

When it comes to julesyjules I'm definitely "Star Wars Struck". I've been a Star Wars fan since the first movie came out in the 70's, which would make me a 30 year + Star Wars geek! I even got to see it in a real drive-in theater when it was first released! But Julesy's levels have always touched me in an even more special way...cause you get to play along your favorite characters and fly in your favorite Millennium Falcons! I have been a fan since I played his first Star Wars...errr level. He really has taken something so iconic and made it relevant and iconic all over again. His humor is wonderful and has me in stitches with every speech bubble (some things actually made me laugh so hard I cried...I'm thinking Yoda at the end of Dagobah). He's also a really nice guy. This is definitely a Rewind I looked forward to. Congrats, julesyjules!

The spotlight was a wonderful read and let's you get to know julesyjules and his humor. The fly through in Jaba's Palace was beautiful and the music was haunting...very good choice. The cantina scene was hysterical. Great spotlight all around! May the force be with you, julesyjules!		2010-08-14 00:53:00

Author:
TheCountessZ
Posts: 537

zomg! Best video ever!

Total home run with this one guys & gal! What an epic interview with a legendary creator. Congratulations julsey! On a strictly personal note, how much would it take to bribe you into making a Star Trek level series? lol		2010-08-14 01:02:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Yay! Amazing interview, amazing video, amazing creator and an amazing spotlight team, what do you want more?
Congrats julesyjules 		2010-08-14 01:09:00

Author:
phil_003
Posts: 609

A well deserved spotlight for one of my favorite creators Amazing video btw2010-08-14 01:13:00

Author:
Littlebigdude805
Posts: 1924

Ahhahaha!
Man I love the star wars music. Fills me full of excitement. bom bom bom bom bom, bom bom bom bom bom...

I went on a mission and played all of julesyjules' Star Wars levels the other week.
What I love about them is that in addition to looking nice, they have so much great gameplay packed into them.
My favourite being Cloud City. Some cool stuff in there.
Not to mention the humor. The levels are always funny. Everytime I loaded one up, I knew I would get a laugh out of it.
Definitely one of my favourite creators and my favourite level series on LBP.

The vid: Funny stuff. Loving the way those credits move.

Super dooper awesome spotlight. This great part of LBPC turns my overly critical scowl frown upside down into a laser beam of rainbow happiness that rains down candy, fireworks and puppy dogs.
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Author:
midnight_heist
Posts: 2513

wow, 20th anniversary already. jules was always cool. i should play all these again with my cousin tonight. star wars were some of the few lvls that have enough content, continuity, and consistency with a great theme to keep a players attention. it's really well done as a platformer in that way.2010-08-14 02:07:00

Author:
Unknown User

I never knew about this creator before. Thanks to the spotlight, I now know why JulesyJules is one of those rare diamonds of LBP. Congratulations to you and a job well-done to the CS team.2010-08-14 02:15:00

Author:
siberian_ninja15
Posts: 444

Those are some AWESOME levels!!
I'll try them out later!		2010-08-14 02:23:00

Author:
shadow3596
Posts: 2442

Thanks everyone!! So glad you enjoyed this one. We really put quite a bit into this as we do all of the Creator Spotlights. This one finally getting published really makes my day as I wanted so badly to share what we had been working on deep in our secret spotlight laboratories, actually since the beginning of June! lol 2010-08-14 02:49:00

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jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Very very very well deserved spotlight!
Julesy is a good friend and an amazing creator, congrats man!

Also, great video Spotlight Team, and very well edited! Good job Chimpanzee!

Keep it up guys!		2010-08-14 03:17:00

Author:
javi haguse
Posts: 744

Congratulations julesyjules, very well deserved Spotlight! (I assumed you'd been spotlighted long ago!) Great interview too, thoughtful and of course very funny! I didn't know about your levels until the Ewok one came out, and I was so delighted to see there were many more to play. They are all so great, really just perfect levels. So thanks for all you have done to help keep this game so great, and keeping us all happy in our own little "game ruts"!
To the LBPC crew: another great job, thanks for your hard work! (I do worry, though, that this stuff is going to cut into your LBP creating time!)		2010-08-14 04:15:00

Author:
JakePutz
Posts: 92

Fantastic interview with one of the best! The Star Wars err Etc series is one of, if not the best series in all of Little Big Planet. Well deserved spotlight!

And yes, the video was awesome! I'm still laughing! Well done!		2010-08-14 04:48:00

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mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Oh, cool! I just played all of his star wars levels this week! Great spotlight and great levels!2010-08-14 05:47:00

Author:
eagerneph
Posts: 1536

Ach... somewhy I'm unable to view the Rewind...
"because it contains content of Sony Music Entertainment"...
blocked in my country...

I always play EVERY SW level 5 times when it comes out; once alone, then make as much friends to play it as I can 		2010-08-14 06:16:00

Author:
Unknown User

Congratulations Jules. Even with this spotlight, I'm not sure you've received your fair due...for a simply amazing series.

I mean lets face it... THIS is STAR WARS! The mother of them all. Love 'em or hate 'em... everyone knows these iconic movies (and they are beloved by millions and millions of fans). To honor, yet be unique, while being entertaining and fresh, and yet challenging...in this universe, is a test that even George failed atleast once...( Yeah I'm looking at you Christmas special!)

Where do I start? I am a huge SW fan, (even joined a jedi temple for 2 hours untill philosophical difference forced me to lable the students and teachers there IDIOTS. The US Census department recorded my religion as being Jedi...), and am desperately afraid to create A level in that universe... either it will fail in comparison to the real thing or it will fail in comparison to your work... It's a lose-lose situation (and which is worse?). I bet that probably pains you to hear but It's true... I've sat on three different star wars ideas, and I just don't think currently anything will compare favorably to your levels.

The characters are simple cherubs stickered to perfection and the levels are loaded with innovative thinking. I'll never forget the first time I saw those circular log shaped Ewok tree-house bases on ENDOR... BESPINS' Paintanator action or the Vader boss battle. The chilling new DeathStar's stickered background or my joy at finding pt bubbles in the bottom of a can of paint. How I went looking for errant Jawa in the latter levels ( looking for a hug) . Or How I embraced every single Jawa early on. It's an amazing gift you've given to the community with your "see a need/fill a need" attitude. While I'm sure your anxious to pursue other avenues... I would never say good bye to the series that is almost as reveried as its' source material. I think threepio said it simplest and best, "Oh, Thank the Maker!"		2010-08-14 06:22:00

Author:
Gravel
Posts: 1308

Congrats Julesy! Its well deserved. I love your Star Wars levels. I'm going to play them again this week so I can laugh again. I like your take on creating, too. If it ain't fun don't do it .

Thanks team for putting this together. I lol'ed alot at that video. "OMG!!! Its a trap!!"		2010-08-14 07:13:00

Author:
L1GhTmArE
Posts: 519

Congrats Jules! I really enjoyed reading this!! Now im off to playing his levels a few more times lol!2010-08-14 07:15:00

Author:
Shhabbazz
Posts: 746

Congrats JulesyJules! well deserved!
also great video and interview!! love it!!		2010-08-14 07:33:00

Author:
Joey
Posts: 758

Well Done Julseyjules I Love you Starwars Series it so funny really enjoyed each level

Bye peeps off to watch my favorite thing on youtube

Creator Rewind!!!		2010-08-14 08:24:00

Author:
Sim725
Posts: 247

Congrats Jules mate

And another well written interview spotlight team, I can't see the video for some reason (I think the blame lies at Apples controlling non flash feet )		2010-08-14 08:42:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

I lol'ed at "Wow he's on a roll!! ... That was bad, sorry" XD2010-08-14 08:56:00

Author:
Jovuto
Posts: 2345

Just want to thank Chimp for really bringing the appropriately epic style to Julesy's vid!

The whole spotlight crew's been excited to publish this one for some time now... Who doesn't love Star Wars? And more to the point, who doesn't love julesy jules' freaking hilarious series? It's the high watermark for just about any series within LBP. So congrats to you Jules! Have some of this nerf-herder, I'm not going to eat it.		2010-08-14 09:05:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Oh bugger! I can't watch rewind becus it has some kind of illegal voices in my country. Still a great creator spotlight, but to be honest you were actually last person they picked up. Not that you would be bad but I didn't even know you are on LBPC.2010-08-14 09:10:00

Author:
FreeAim
Posts: 2462

No doubt, you deserve this spottlight, Julesyjules.... Congrats for this honour and I'm really looking forward to see future projects out of your brain-factory.2010-08-14 09:21:00

Author:
(___NEO___)
Posts: 206

I'd like to see the chase sequence in the beginning of Ep 2. With the new neon materials you should be able to make a ******* cityscape from the movie. Oh yes like Pattington_Bear says I don't have too many favourite creators either but you're one of them.2010-08-14 10:05:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

One of my top 5 creators by far... brilliant!

well done stoplight crew you made me in the first 2 minutes.		2010-08-14 10:06:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

Great interview, well deserved
I also have the same problem as FreeAim, I can't watch the video

EDIT: I tried a proxy, now I can watch it... it's not in HD though, the text at the beginning is almost impossible to read
Ah well...I'll update when I have watched the whole video
EDIT2: Now that stopped working right as it would have started with the levels...
EDIT3: Now I get "an error occured, please try again later" everywhere I try to watch it... 		2010-08-14 10:15:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

Hilarious spotlight! julesyjules, I love your series and every time a new one pops up on LBP, i'm ready to be blown away by the awesomeness that are your levels. 2010-08-14 10:53:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837

Last night in Chimpanzee's pod whilst he was loading up a level to play:

Me - "So, any clues as to who this spotlight will be for?"
Chimp - "Erm....."
Chimp - "It's definately not who made the one we're about to play..."

So, julesyjules it was.

Great interview, and probably the best Rewind yet! 5 stars and and a... oh wait.		2010-08-14 11:28:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

LOL Well deserved
Scoobada ba da bo du		2010-08-14 11:34:00

Author:
Unknown User

GREAT SPOTLIGHT AGAIN!
if i might ask, what exactly is the 160 hour bug?		2010-08-14 11:44:00

Author:
Smudge228
Posts: 533

About time you spotlighted Julesy ^____^
Great work once again team! And thanks to Julesyjules for his amazing series.		2010-08-14 12:12:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Ugh. Sorry about the video, guys. I'm going to talk to the spotlight crew about posting an alternate link to it somewhere so you guys who aren't able to watch it can. Youtube has content-aware filters that filter videos in certain countries. It doesn't tell you right away sometimes. I had that problem with my kitsune animation when I published it. We usually try to use royalty free music in our videos, but when you do a spotlight for someone who makes Star Wars levels, that isn't really an option.

I want to thank everyone for the comments about the video and jw's interview. This one has been in production for a long long time in a galaxy far away. Honestly, though, it feels like we've been working on this particular one all summer.

I'm going to make an awful confession right now, and don't shoot me for this. This spotlight crew gig was my first opportunity to play jules levels. I'm going to make another confession right after this: I've only seen star wars twice, and my first time was when I was in 11th grade because I was forced to watch it. I know very little about the series, and Max Rebo is my favorite character. lol. All that being said, I still enjoyed these levels immensely, especially the really dark one that took place in the desert world. The characters are absolutely hilarious and the humor is spot on. So, congrats on the spotlight, jules, and I'm sorry I didn't play your levels sooner, because they are really quite great. ^_^		2010-08-14 12:17:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Nice spotlight, lovely to read though I can't watch the creator rewind either. I have not played the levels though I planned on it some time ago but never got the chance :/ Though it will be the first thing I will do now when I come on again on the PS3!
Coming with the poem in a bit, I need to play the levels!

@XkappaX:
That was the message that hit me, so I will have to wait before being able to watch the creator rewind 		2010-08-14 12:42:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Great interview spotlight team. I love juleyjuke's levels!2010-08-14 12:51:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

I'll put the video on my personal webspace if it comes to that... but we'll get a way for you guys that can't see it to watch it, don't worry. ^__^2010-08-14 13:04:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

I have played those Star Wars levels, and I gotta say, well deserved Jules, well deserved. 2010-08-14 13:08:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

As Sara said, so sorry that some of you cannot see the video!! If any of you know an alternate free place to host movies, send us a pm. Once we have that squared away, we will let you all know. Thanks!

...and again.. 3 cheers for julesyjules ...errr etc!		2010-08-14 13:08:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Great spotlight here, I really liked reading more and more in the interview.
Congrats to you julesyjules and to all the team 		2010-08-14 13:40:00

Author:
Chump
Posts: 1712

Well deserved spotlight and a great interview. Congrats JJ.

I love your design and humour but I must admit I really want to see you do some different levels because I feel like I'm missing out on enjoying your great talent to the full. The reason I say that is that I hate star wars ( see I hate it so much I even refuse to capitalise it ). I never got into it and can't see the attraction. I watched a few but the special effects, acting and dialogue were all really really bad and I just couldn't lower myself to watching them seriously.

I'm sure your levels are much better than the films, it's just that I dont 'get' all the in jokes. Please please do something else in future. I look forward to it.		2010-08-14 14:38:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

Congrats wonderful interview for a wonderful creator!

I love the humor and general goofy feel you gave your "Star Wars: etc...." series, and I thank you for showing what wonderful things humor can do in a level!

Now off to replay all your levels! 		2010-08-14 14:49:00

Author:
RJA00000
Posts: 387

Wow I just want to say thank you spotlight team for creating this incredible creator rewind you really did it this time I love this one it is magnificent. Also is strange that I never heard of this creator or played his levels lol

Now I know what im going to play today

Well congratulations to the creator ;D		2010-08-14 15:07:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

Two things I learned from reading the comments on JJ most deserved spotlight...

MisterVista wont lower himself to the level of the planets most popular media phenomenom in all of recorded HISTORY (big surprise there...)


This was Xkappa's First! opportunity to play these levels?

Frankly, I'm appalled! The gall of some Super-duper-creator types... To lock a series of levels as big as this Empire against the power of one lone box-ghost... It seems unfair, someone should start a rebellion I tell ya... Oh! the humanity... If only there were a new hope to spare this galaxy all of this impending unrest... what's this? Oh, mis-spoke? Really? Rebo! [chuckles, shrugs] Well, he is cute... but he's no... Sy Snootles. Legs up to there I tell ya!		2010-08-14 15:13:00

Author:
Gravel
Posts: 1308

In all honesty, I always saw Julyjules levels around but never got to play them. I was sooooo tired / bored of StarWars that I never took the time to play those levels.
After seeing this spotlight I must admit I am interested into playing them, they really look fun!!		2010-08-14 15:16:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

This was Xkappa's First! opportunity to play these levels?


lol.. I jumped at the chance to do the interview! ..even though I was more into Star Trek than Star Wars, I still loved these levels. Seriosly folks... if you haven't PLAY THEM!! They are quite fun! ..and quite amazingly, they are in LBP! 		2010-08-14 15:24:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I don't exactly get to play as many levels as I'd like. I play what I can, when I can. Please remember, folks, these videos take a lot of time, plus I'm writing a comic and have a full time job. And doing freelance illustration work on the side. Please think about that before you condemn me.

That being said, I found jules levels to be very enjoyable. I recommended them to all my star wars friends. ^__^ And Gravel, don't you DARE speak ill of Max Rebo. > : (		2010-08-14 15:26:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

He was just kidding.. no worries.

Let's just go back to honoring our good buddy julesyjules. ..and if any of you haven't played them.. that is another great reason we do these spotlights. 		2010-08-14 15:32:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Great spotlight! Love the team and those levels...

Were you singing Scatman at the end?		2010-08-14 15:39:00

Author:
Emogotsaone
Posts: 1030

Amazing job guys on another great creator spotlight. I loved julesyjules levbels since I first found them .2010-08-14 16:00:00

Author:
SteveBigGuns
Posts: 423

Brilliant once again..err..etc etc

But I can't watch the creator rewind, it contains something from sony entertainment that's not "legal" or something here in Sweden, probably the music. 		2010-08-14 16:09:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

Workin' on the music thing, guys... hopefully we'll have an alternate video that will allow you guys in other countries to watch it.2010-08-14 16:10:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Thanks so much! Yeah.. we are working on getting an alternate video host set up so you all can watch this one as well as any others you might have problems watching. A few of you we will reach out and see if you can watch it. If so, we will post the link asap. Stay tuned!2010-08-14 16:12:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Do me a favor, guys... Try this link and see if it's blocked for any of you folks:
http://blip.tv/file/4004492		2010-08-14 16:28:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

"hes on a roll" LOL! That made my day! And what a nice pick for the spotlight team!2010-08-14 16:47:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

Another great Creator Spotlight. Julesyjules's levels are brilliant, some of my favourites in LBP. They have something of the same charm as the Lego Stars Wars game in that they send up the films whilst at the same time showing great affection for them. Anyway, cute characters (ewoks ftw!), great humour and fun gameplay are a pretty magical formula - so congratulations on a well deserved Spotlight!

Thanks again to the Spotlight team. We know how hard you work on these and the effort really pays off. That was another great read and a very funny video - loved the humour and the great sets! 		2010-08-14 16:51:00

Author:
shropshirelass
Posts: 1455

Yes, it worked! you guys rock 2010-08-14 17:00:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

I remember when I first saw Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.... errr... etc! on the showcase. I was expecting another one of those "visuals only walkthrough" Star Wars levels.... and ended up being more of a fan of this series of levels than.... well.... the ACTUAL Star Wars. I still look forward to each consecutive release of this series with baited breath. Great gameplay, fantastic humor, and graphics that represent Star Wars incredibly well.


One of my favorites - you're awesome!		2010-08-14 17:13:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Congratulations julesyjules! I loved your Star Wars levels, and Jack, Sack, and the Beanstalk was also ace. Thanks to the Creator Spotlight crew for whipping this up for us to enjoy; the interview was lively and engaging, and the video was entertaining as always.


Squishing the 160 bug,
jeffcu28		2010-08-14 17:21:00

Author:
jeffcu28
Posts: 648

Great spotlight! Julesy deserves it for his hard work. Loved the really funny rewind too! Especially the very end! 2010-08-14 17:30:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

Yay, the video works in the new link
I had to download quicktime for it but I think it's well worth it.
Now onto watching it 		2010-08-14 17:41:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

I got to play the first two level, and WOW they were amazing! Incredibly great work, the visuals were simple yet complex (contradicting yes, but that makes them only more awesome) and the characters were just so lovable!
I will play the rest later on and I am loading the rewind as I write this (btw, thank you xkappax) and can't wait. Poem still in the works.		2010-08-14 17:51:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Nice spotlight. I don't play many levels but each new entry in Star Wars series goes to the top of my must play list...they are all amazingly creative with fun platforming and guarenteed to have something that makes me laugh out loud.

Fun rewind, got a chuckle seeing Max Rebo Box Ghost! 		2010-08-14 17:56:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

Many congratulations on your spotlight julesyjules. Absolutely fabulous interview! Your sense of humour is tremendous and you are a remarkably talented creator.

The wierdest thing happened today when we were in the shopping mall, there was a promotional stand and it had non other than real live Stormtroopers! There was me supposedly having a life away from LBP and thoughts of your levels seemed to accompany me!

Thanks to the crew for this superb spotlight.

The Creator Rewind is first class, the intro is a stroke of genius, and as always you guys were even funnier than us English folk!

Icey		2010-08-14 18:03:00

Author:
IceMaiden
Posts: 1057

Hey guys, a massive thanks for all your kind words, it's really made my day! I'm on a weeks holiday in the Austrian mountains, and managed to find a cafe with wi-fi (and the worst cappucino I've EVER tasted!), so I'll be back in a few days to reply more thoroughly, but had to pop on just to thank the Spotlight team for their hard work - I'm incredibly chuffed to be featured in a Creator Spotlight, and really appreciate the time, effort and love these guys put in every time. I can't watch the vid here, so I've no idea what you guys got up to,lol, but it's the first thing I'm doing soon as I get through my front door back in London. Thanks so much!!

Jules		2010-08-14 18:03:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

Woo, first I realized that the video doesn't run properly on my computer, I then tried to be smart and download the file... that took one hour...
That didn't work either, still laggy... I see one frame and hear the sound...
Then I tried puttin it on my PSP, it's mp4, right? Well... didn't work either... videos + PSP is usually fail...
And finally, I realized that the video is now available in flash form on blip... NOW I can finally watch it 		2010-08-14 18:56:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

spilt coke everywhere laughing, "ITS A TRAP!" brilliant. and a well deserved spotlight too. Hooray for julesyjules!:star:2010-08-14 18:59:00

Author:
flamingemu
Posts: 1872

Now I finally watched that video, and can understand why everyone (including me) is thinking that it's the best video so far
I just love that "nooooooooooo" in there, made me LOL.
Interesting fact: I haven't played the err... etc levels... at all I was too ashamed to admit it when I posted the first time...
That will be my task when I'm on LBP the next time. JOIN THE DARK SIDE (get cookies)
So... thank you for doing this amazing spotlight and the videos! This is what makes LBPC awesome 		2010-08-14 19:13:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

That was pretty cool! Also had some great humour

I have to play those levels! xD		2010-08-14 22:00:00

Author:
Unknown User

That was funny when it said 'Star Wars parody was ever funny was when Family Guy did it' from the prologue.2010-08-14 22:26:00

Author:
Eronninja13
Posts: 637

Congrats on a nice interview on a nice creator with a nice video.2010-08-14 22:35:00

Author:
ferrrch
Posts: 429

Congratulations Jules! A well-deserved spotlight for my favorite creator in LBP. Your levels never fail to impress, they are always so fun, challenging, and visually impressive. Not to mention the quirky Star Wars/LBP humor you throw in to make the series truly one of a kind. Great interview and video as well, I was really looking forward to this spotlight and you guys definitely pulled it off. Congrats again Julesyjules!2010-08-15 00:17:00

Author:
wolverinebball2
Posts: 55

Another great spotlight! julesyjules has some of the funniest levels ive played, it's something I really admire making people laugh so effortlessly! The French and Saunders Star Wars sketch is really funny but I prefer theyre spoof of Titanic, thats absolutely hilarious!2010-08-15 11:44:00

Author:
Hallm3
Posts: 252

Another spotlight already? Time flies D:

But yes, Julesyjules is an amazing creator with a great sense of humour! I also LOVED the creator rewind!		2010-08-15 19:33:00

Author:
iGotFancyPants
Posts: 1355

There's a special place in my heart for you Jules. Not only have you taken the all time classics into LBP, you have made them fun and charming like no one else could. You know that a level is good when it evokes an emotional response, and I ALWAYS find my self laughing when I play your levels. This is an absolutely well deserved spotlight and an "about time" one too. I am proud to say I've met you and worked with you. Cheers mate! Here's to your grand finally!2010-08-15 20:45:00

Author:
Jaeyden
Posts: 564

I'm a long time Star Wars fan (saw the originals at the cinema when they were first released) and so as I played them, julesyjules's epics were instantly in my hearted list. Some of the most laugh-out-loud levels available in LBP. And he's a funny guy to boot. I loved the humour throughout the interview. Plus, julesyjules was one of the first peeps on LBPC to ever give me feedback when I posted my levels a long time ago... so kind

Great job with the interview, jw! And what can I say about the video...? Academy award nominee. Great fun - although that Brian Eno music made me feel like I was watching some posthumous documentary on the works of julesyjules lol! Thanks so much, Creator Spotlight team. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and enjoyed by me 		2010-08-16 01:48:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

I am so happy that julesyjules earned the spotlight! I played through these levels a while back and they are absolutely incredible.2010-08-16 02:02:00

Author:
ShamgarBlade
Posts: 1010

I laughed so hard I almost had an asthma attack.. oh well, it would have been worth it lol

Big Star Wars fan, love the levels, really deserved spotlight.

Another great rewind, can't wait for the next one! 		2010-08-16 02:21:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

another great spotlight,
well written, easy to read and informative.		2010-08-16 11:44:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Brilliant spotlight. Thanks for all the positive comments on the video. I don't like it but I never am happy with my videos! Luckily, julesyjules's levels, and the CS team's writing gave me some great footage to work with. Sorry some of you can't see it. I'll speak to the rest of the spotlight team and see if we can work something out.2010-08-16 13:20:00

Author:
Chimpanzee
Posts: 27

Chimp, you did a brilliant job on the video, thank you so much! ^__^2010-08-16 13:29:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

YouTube are now telling us that the video is available worldwide. If any of the people having prolems could try again and let us know how you get on, it would be very much appreciated. 2010-08-16 13:43:00

Author:
Chimpanzee
Posts: 27

Haha fantastic video! The end made me laugh!
A deserved spotlight to a great creator! 		2010-08-16 15:03:00

Author:
Fenderjt
Posts: 1969

Aww, really pleased to see this, congratulations Julesy! You're an absolute treasure!

Nobody gets me out of create like you do! <3

Nice work on the nifty video too!		2010-08-16 15:09:00

Author:
Kiminski
Posts: 545

Congratz here!
Really deserved creator spotlight since the Star Wars series is a must!!!		2010-08-16 15:10:00

Author:
Takelow
Posts: 1355

I'm a long time Star Wars fan (saw the originals at the cinema when they were first released) and so as I played them, julesyjules's epics were instantly in my hearted list. Some of the most laugh-out-loud levels available in LBP. And he's a funny guy to boot. I loved the humour throughout the interview. Plus, julesyjules was one of the first peeps on LBPC to ever give me feedback when I posted my levels a long time ago... so kind

Great job with the interview, jw! And what can I say about the video...? Academy award nominee. Great fun - although that Brian Eno music made me feel like I was watching some posthumous documentary on the works of julesyjules lol! Thanks so much, Creator Spotlight team. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and enjoyed by me

Yeah, I was a bit cautious about going all artsy-fartsy with the Eno music and slow dissolves but, eh! That level just looked so beautiful I wanted to make sure people had time to take it in.		2010-08-16 17:17:00

Author:
Chimpanzee
Posts: 27

Awesome Spotlight!
Congrats Jules! this Spotlight is so deserved that I thought it had already been done! lol
It was a real pleasure to meet you at the C.Jam, shame you had to leave so soon! You're one of the bests creators out there, and a really cool guy!
Regards!		2010-08-16 20:47:00

Author:
poms
Posts: 383

WOW this was great i loved it. THIS WAS THE BEST CREATOR REWIND EVER you got the introduction from starwars congratulation juley i like the part when teebonesy,javi_haguse and xkappax wrer in the diner place in star wars but the part i love is when teebonesy was mad at vader2010-08-16 21:40:00

Author:
Unknown User

WOW this was great i loved it. THIS WAS THE BEST CREATOR REWIND EVER you got the introduction from starwars congratulation juley i like the part when teebonesy,javi_haguse and xkappax wrer in the diner place in star wars but the part i love is when teebonesy was mad at vader

Uh oh! You're about to get smacked with a frying pan and/or rolled-up newspaper! Duck!

Indeed, the blue-helmeted hero of the Spotlight is none other than Jwwphotos himself. He not only stars in the vids, but he also conducted the interview and does an astonishing amount of behind-the-scenes work on these, so time to recog-nize! But first, a newspaper swatting for you.

I have to say, I think my favorite part of this video was when jww was commentating the death-star attack. "and the piston moves steadily on..."
Or maybe it was the R2D2 difficulties: "I fixed heem."		2010-08-16 22:08:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

WOW this was great i loved it. THIS WAS THE BEST CREATOR REWIND EVER you got the introduction from starwars congratulation juley i like the part when teebonesy,javi_haguse and xkappax wrer in the diner place in star wars but the part i love is when teebonesy was mad at vader

.....umm... Javi who?		2010-08-16 22:39:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Uh oh! You're about to get smacked with a frying pan and/or rolled-up newspaper! Duck!

Indeed, the blue-helmeted hero of the Spotlight is none other than Jwwphotos himself. He not only stars in the vids, but he also conducted the interview and does an astonishing amount of behind-the-scenes work on these, so time to recog-nize! But first, a newspaper swatting for you.

I have to say, I think my favorite part of this video was when jww was commentating the death-star attack. "and the piston moves steadily on..."
Or maybe it was the R2D2 difficulties: "I fixed heem."

I think my favourite part is the very end where you're singing and dancing. You can just about hear Boxghost giggling in the background if you listen carefully. 		2010-08-16 23:21:00

Author:
Chimpanzee
Posts: 27

Superb interview. You know, Mm should really make a Star Wars DLC pack, with sounds and stuff. A bit like the Ico pack.2010-08-16 23:21:00

Author:
AgentBanana
Posts: 511

I personally thought it was pretty dang courageous of jww to take on the whole empire with but a mere bit of thin layer..... such valor is rarely seen in these dark times....

Had a major lol about galactic peace coming about due to the power of the popit..... we really need those in real life.

I don't know how anyone else feels about these but the banter is my favorite bit. Such excellent chemistry and comedic timing... The inside jokes and Spotlight culture is slowly taking shape too. Love that, when a project becomes it's own thing with it's own shorthand and lingo..... Taco Bell has a new laugh inducing ring to it in my world.		2010-08-16 23:27:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

I've just seen the vid and jeez guys, I can't thank you all enough for that!! My jaw dropped the moment I saw that scrolling intro - flippin' awesome! As a huge Star Wars nerd, I shall treasure it forever!!! (yep, even more than my autographed replica Princess Leia gun, and that's saying something).

I know I've already thanked everyone who's posted, but I feel the need to repeat myself as I haven't been around to reply regularly, so thank you LBPC, I'm genuinely touched by all the comments and feeling more than a little proud to be part of this create community. Thankyou!		2010-08-16 23:45:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

I think my favourite part is the very end where you're singing and dancing. You can just about hear Boxghost giggling in the background if you listen carefully.

Yeah, BoxGhost forgot to mute her microphone. 		2010-08-17 00:37:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

Grats on the spotlight, julesyjules. You had me at the Landspeeder with the musical horn.2010-08-17 01:28:00

Author:
coyote_blue
Posts: 422

That video was AWESOME just like everyone said! A well deserved awesome spotlight!2010-08-17 04:31:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Oh! and I just remembered!
I gotta give him props again, cause hes the one that came up with the ending for The Descent 2!
So not only he has time to build that epic 100 part series (lol) but also helps ppl around... at least me 		2010-08-17 17:38:00

Author:
javi haguse
Posts: 744

WOW this was great i loved it. THIS WAS THE BEST CREATOR REWIND EVER you got the introduction from starwars congratulation juley i like the part when teebonesy,javi_haguse and xkappax wrer in the diner place in star wars but the part i love is when teebonesy was mad at vader

Sorry for the double post but I just read this! LMAO

Yea! that javi_haguse was amazing in that scene... such promise!
...and his spanish accent was almost nonexistent!
LOL		2010-08-17 17:44:00

Author:
javi haguse
Posts: 744

Loved every part of this spotlight 2010-08-17 22:51:00

Author:
Kn0cked-0ut
Posts: 562

Sorry for the double post but I just read this! LMAO

Yea! that javi_haguse was amazing in that scene... such promise!
...and his spanish accent was almost nonexistent!
LOL

LOL!! ..and the blue helmet really suits you, though you seemed a bit taller and better looking for some reason. 		2010-08-17 22:54:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Makes good levels he does, interviews, just as good they are.2010-08-18 01:47:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

So julesyjules got a spotlight?
http://rlv.zcache.com/awesome_smiley_photo_sculpture_photosculpture-p153359710604909267qdjh_400.jpg		2010-08-18 03:18:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

wow , those levels look pretty amzing !
You really deserve a spotlight !


Also great job for the rewind team !
:star::star::star::star::star:
<3		2010-08-18 07:33:00

Author:
TOXIC_KILLA_
Posts: 147

lol i love the levels : D2010-08-18 15:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

Fantastic spotlight right there. I love all of julseyjule's levels and seeing him getting this well-deserved spotlight is awesome. :]2010-08-18 21:09:00

Author:
Mnniska
Posts: 531

Alright, so I got to play through every single available Star Wars: Err... etc! levels and I finally think I know how to grasp this enough to make a fitting poem...

Some time ago in a galaxy short but far away
A certain person named Julesyjules decided to stay
On the Little Big Planet earthy world
Where many adventures are yet uncurled
And if you have not discovered his shining pearls
Go and play and feel like monkeys rolling inside barrels
With sentences crafted carefully as a clock
These levels are certainly not to mock
Witty story with 360 degrees twists
You laugh so hard as if you are pounded by fists
Gameplay as fuzzy as Ewok teddies
Prepare to be tickled on your bellies!!!

Peace <3		2010-08-20 21:36:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

I don't think I've ever had a dedicated Ode! Cheers moonwire!2010-08-21 17:30:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

Congratz julesyjules2010-08-21 17:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

JulesyJules is an awesome creator, I love his levels with the Ewoks! And the humor in his levels are always clever and funny. So congratulations julesyjules, well deserved!

By the way, I say that the video is the best one yet.

2010-08-21 18:04:00

Author:
X-FROGBOY-X
Posts: 1800

Congratulations JulesyJules, is a you have a well-deserved recognition, good work dude!! 2010-08-21 18:16:00

Author:
psyntens
Posts: 562

My pleasure Julesy, playing the levels was ace!2010-08-21 22:28:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

I might have to get a ps3 just to play these.2010-08-21 23:06:00

Author:
anoken
Posts: 1654

Congrats Julesyjules - you earned this Great article and brilliant video as well!2010-08-23 18:46:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Just played through these levels with one of my fellow Happy Gadders from here on the forum over the last two nights.

Fantastic, funny stuff, with some great recreations of famous and memorable scenes!

Still have to fight the Emperor, though...		2010-08-23 18:53:00

Author:
SpeedyMcKnuckles
Posts: 331

GREAT SPOTLIGHT CREW AND AWESOME READ ASWELL
OH AND JULSEY MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU ALSO BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN SO FAR		2010-08-26 03:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

Locked and archived. 2010-08-27 23:15:00

Author:
Aya042
Posts: 2870


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