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Tricorn Bear and the Case of the Bad Banana! pt. 1

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It's my new level in the Tricorn Bear series! Let me know what you think! I'm willing to do...5 F4Fs.
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/365/5/0/badbanana1_by_pulsemap-d363pcs.png
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/365/4/a/badbanana2_by_pulsemap-d363pgy.png
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/365/a/4/badbanana3_by_pulsemap-d363poi.png
http://lbp.me/v/tc0bnc
Sorry for the big images. I don't know how to shrink them...
2010-12-31 07:22:00

Author:
Pulsemap
Posts: 92


:star::star::star:

This level was a difficult one to rate. At some parts, I found myself stunned by your fantastic characters, and at others I just was shocked that you didn't put in 2 hours more work to make this beautiful. The visuals that were there were great, but I found myself focusing on what wasn't there, the absence of visuals in some places. The gameplay was sort of on and off. Some parts were just walking, but where there was gameplay, it was great. I especially liked the first puzzle, with the descending rotating sponges. The story was good, but I got really confused at the end. Was there a boss or some story I missed? I walked past this house, and then suddenly I fall underwater, do a platforming sequence, and the level ends. I was really confused.

For F4F, please do my level, Prisoners of the Deep.
2011-01-03 20:24:00

Author:
Jaslow
Posts: 775


That was really awesome and fun, no complaints on the gameplay, but you do need to work on the scenery and the cutscenes. During the cutscenes, when the monkey king explains stuff, i could bypass the invisible walls. The scenery was a bit bland at times(needed foliage and decoration), but your characters were awesome(as well as the grandma part ). Also, for the lava slugs, I'd make them like regular slugs, but coloured red.

If your on PSN anytime I could help you decorate it if you want

4 stars and a heart, awesome and fun level
2011-01-03 20:36:00

Author:
Unknown User


This was a really fun level with great atmosphere. Some excellent characters, really liked the grannies and the monkeys. Lots of original fun gameplay and great dialogue too. The only problem I had was when I jumped on the boat I somehow managed to get trapped inside the base of it and had to pop to get out. No other issues, it was a pleasure to play. 5 stars and a heart.

For F4F please can you play my level Little Big Noise.
2011-01-04 00:37:00

Author:
Destiny_Waits
Posts: 49


Will be playing and doing feedback as soon i get if the phone with silly car insurance company.
(just booking in on your limited F4F)



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I love a well written description, a bit of humour is always inviting. Very mean with the invisible wall and bobble chest to the left of the start point

Nice dialouge - the tricorn bear reminds me of a kinda loser bully who pushed around the little guys to keep them in the group doing his dirty work.

Nice underwater character

Took me a few goes on the spinning slowly descending tower - once I got going I was hoping it would have lasted longer. I love the bubble reward for scaring a slug into suicide

It took a few goes so I didn't get stuck on the wrong side of the first diagonal down bounce pad, but it did eventually work. The lava slugs do seem a little strange- they seem to look somehow more flat than the regular ones.

I love all the characters, they look fantastic - I would have thought the 3 guys may have each offered some sort of physical obstacle however. Broke into building 2 - killed slug - didn't seem to do much but the block I started shoving and it seemed one of the red neck monkeys needed a sit - and it wouldn't go any further.

http://i9.lbp.me/img/fh/1b9438e11cbd3f6c861a666e91d103cb999c15e8.jpg
(to set image sizes from lbp.me change the /ft/ to be /fs/ small/fm/ medium but lower quality /fl/ large /fh/ huge. I'm a fan of huge )

The swimming smelly fish were good, enough of a challenge but not enough to throw the controller.

I was disappointed it ended so soon before even getting a glimpse of said banana

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Please F4F Lost Christmas Tree Angel (http://lbp.me/v/vnzt8p) Thread for feedback is here (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=42218-Lost-Christmas-Tree-Angel)
2011-01-04 01:45:00

Author:
Unknown User


+ Cool characters.
-+ The boat speaks the truth.
- Invisible gas above first springboards.
+ Big moving chunk of gameplay.
- Bounce pad chain not always accurate.
+ Lava flow.
+ More humor.
+ Banana slug hunt.

Decent level, I just think it needs a little more length or something.
Not as good as your previous level (gameplay wise), but that is hard to top.
I rated 4 stars.
I look foward to the ending/sequel on LBP2!
2011-01-04 07:31:00

Author:
midnight_heist
Posts: 2513


Thanks for all the great feedback, guys and gals! This is the kind of stuff I want to hear! Paddy, I'd love your help decorating! I'm pretty terrible when it comes to using decorations. But yes, I will definitely take all of these suggestions into account! And for those of you who are confused, there will be a part 2 for the Bad Banana. My thermometer was getting pretty full and I didn't want to dull down the boss fight I had in mind.

And you guys! I hear your pleas for gameplay and I ask for your help! I'm more of a visuals guy and not too creative in the gameplay area. If you have any ideas or want to help me with a build, head on over to my Ideas thread https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=30299-Tricorn-Bear-Series!-Beta-Testers-will-be-Needed!&p=722848
2011-01-04 19:16:00

Author:
Pulsemap
Posts: 92


Now this is some very difficult feedback for me to give... (mostly because it's gonna knock me off the top of pile getting the most views)

So first off you got one GREAT level description! Your characters are very well done and the dialogue is witty enough to keep a smirk on my face...

I should say I kinda felt like I was dragging myself through the begining of this level, it wasn't until "the German-thing" that it won me over inspite of whatever I may had been feeling. The story, didn't seem to be in a rush to get anywhere and it took me a while to realize... well it's not really about the story now is it?

I didn't like the whole island/boat/island thing. Why? Why not just start at the start... it weighed down an otherwise light-hearted start to the level. The 3x prox bumper was AWESOME when it worked, and it took a few deaths to work-- but left me with nothing to do but watch and wait. Hulk Arms? Yeah I'm smirking. They looked good, but... Hulk Arms?

Immediately following I was really impressed with some great stickering you did (and you really are a very good at it!) Would have sworn it was the perfect marriage of sticker and material... but to my great surprise, it was only cardboard. Kudos to you again for fooling me. Nice characters, nice visuals, a very clean aesthetic and Shameless good fun.

Nice work:hrmf:
2011-01-05 04:09:00

Author:
Gravel
Posts: 1308


Feedback

Positives:
+Characters were well done
+Visuals looked good
+Intro of the level also looked good
+Creatures were well done

Negatives:
-The lava falling didn't look all that good think it could of been a little bit better
-The hulk arms area just threw me off (Didn't feel it match the level all that well)
-The bounce pad chain didn't always work it messed up few times before I got it

Overall the level was still very good: :star::star::star::star::star: just need few fix-ups keep up the good work
F4F- Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrap Brain Zone Act 1 (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=42067-Sonic-The-Hedgehog-Scrap-Brain-Zone-Act-1&p=723856#post723856)
2011-01-05 18:19:00

Author:
Sabre_
Posts: 653


I don't know if I'm aloud to give feedback, because I was a tester, but I don't care, I will anyway!

GOOD:
Story
Characters (of course )
Some great platforming (i.e. the moving landscape and the *bounce pad chain*)
Dialogue was great

NOT SO GOOD:
A few glitchy problems ( Monkey King and Tricorn Bear bungee jumping every time you walk by, and the *Bounce pads*. A bit hard to get on the first try, but still, quiet innovative and clever)
Kind of a random ending (but i bet LBP2 finale will make up for it)

That's about it. i was really happy to Beta test, and can;t wait for the finale, and further Tricorn Bear levels.

:star::star::star::star:
2011-01-05 22:45:00

Author:
Nana997
Posts: 197


Okay, so there are 4/5 F4F's taken and the levels added to my queue! I'll get back to y'all as soon as possible.

Gravel, Sabre, Nana, thanks for the feedback!

Gravel, with the story, I'm a bit ashamed of that. Most of it was improvised on the spot, as well as how I was going to tell it. And I do agree, it is a bit slow. But like you said, it's not about the story so much! But I'm hoping pt. 2 will wrap up any unanswered questions you may have and do it in a concise manner. The boat. I hate the boat. But, right now it's a bit difficult to get rid of without having to mess with a loooot of things. So for now, the boat will stay. I hate saying it, but it will. I'm hoping that the bumpers will be more accurate with LBP 2's bounce pads, so hopefully, less death. Hulk Hands... Hmm Hulk Hands are just a dumb joke that I wanted to throw in. Because I have a terrible sense of humor, I will not be getting rid of them, no matter how ridiculous they seem. That is the point. :-| I am sorry for this.

Sabre, same thing with the hulk hands. Dumb joke. Not doing anywhere. However, I would like to hear more about the lava. Do you have any ideas of how I can fix it and what would need to be fixed? Your comment it kind of vague at the moment. A little more detail would be appreciated!

Nana With the bounce pads, I'm really praying that LBP2's bounce pads can fix my problems! As far as the bungee jumping goes, I could have sworn that I fixed that! You told me this before and I added some logic that only made them fall once! I'll look into that. :/

oh and, Midnight, as much as it pains me to have the invisible gas above the first bounce pads, it is necessary to prevent the player from being able to cheat their way past that whole bouncy section. If I can think of a more elegant solution, I'll change that. But for now, it remains a necessity. Sorry. :[
2011-01-06 10:17:00

Author:
Pulsemap
Posts: 92


oh and, Midnight, as much as it pains me to have the invisible gas above the first bounce pads, it is necessary to prevent the player from being able to cheat their way past that whole bouncy section. If I can think of a more elegant solution, I'll change that. But for now, it remains a necessity. Sorry. :[
Perhaps just switch it for something solid instead of a hazard?
It's just I always hate it when levels penalise (kill me) for exploring.
2011-01-08 03:49:00

Author:
midnight_heist
Posts: 2513


I'll look into that. But I have some bad news for you F4F'ers. My internet connection is pretty unreliable right now and for some reason I'm unable to play any of your levels. This means that F4F will be delayed. Thank you for your patience.2011-01-11 08:41:00

Author:
Pulsemap
Posts: 92


Hmm so you got 4/5 F4Fers? Well then I shall be the 5th! Let me say this is a great level! As I said in the comments.

Now let me also say some positives/negatives

+Great character designs! I mean they were the best characters I've ever seen in a level!
+Good story. I like a level with a story... if there isn't a story... I get bored.
+Decent gameplay.

-There were some parts that scenically empty...
-Just before the end where you have to swim through some fish or whatever, I constantly died... maybe make that part easier?

Overall I really liked this level... it just felt.. unique. Dunno how to explain.
:star::star::star::star::star: stars and one of those <3 things. Also a creator heart.

Well that's my feedback... you can F4F my level "That Search for More Skills"! The link is in my cheap sig


F4F will be delayed.
I can wait
2011-01-11 10:02:00

Author:
morris6267
Posts: 144


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