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Stella Nova

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My first full level, I hope you like it
http://lbp.me/v/zwx9y4
2011-04-12 18:01:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


You made a typo, it's Level but im always glad to play a first level ^_^
I treat first levels nicely so don't worry i wont be harsh XD
Ill play it when i get back from class XD
My level is in my sig, appreciate any comments to my thread aswell XD
2011-04-12 18:11:00

Author:
Angelgozen
Posts: 286


So I played this two days ago and it is definately worth the play. The new lighting is very good and increases playability. Take a look, queue it up and enjoy it 2011-04-14 13:56:00

Author:
Unknown User


As a first level i gotta say, Good Job!

The atmosphere is very good through lighting, choice of materials and decorations.
It's a bit on the short side, but who says that levels have to be 20 minute affairs?

You've probably played your level over and over and over and that makes every creator oblivious to certain aspect of a level that may cause annoyance for people that plays it for the first time. There are a couple of obstacles that felt a bit clunky, like where you have to climb up by jumping between some thin planks stuck to the wall.
Consider this in all stages of creating: Will this be annoying? Maybe have a friend playtest for you.

There are also a couple of layer changing issues, where the sack creature misses the layer you are intending it to stay on and moves into the background instead.
A way to remedy this is to add a thin layer of 0% holo in front of the layer you want to force the player from entering and then use the plasma tool on it. An invisible thin layer of holo with plasma will show in create mode, but will be invisible in play mode. Also, set it to mute.

Other than that, Good Luck on your future creations!
2011-04-14 16:42:00

Author:
Discosmurf
Posts: 210


Actuall I meant for that to happen, thats why the light is there, you should jump through the hole with bombs in

Hey, do you think I should make a Stella Potens or somthing, like a part two to this level.
2011-04-14 19:56:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


If your looking for a review i'll give you one XD2011-04-15 13:40:00

Author:
Angelgozen
Posts: 286


The scenery of the level was really good, liked the decorations (me and LAST-KID took apart your decorations to see how it looked like without them I tried to take a picture but LAST-KID decorated your level with cookies and dog noses, the pic is uploaded to your level by the way) but you should use the corner edit tool more often. On the gameplay side of things it was good towards the end but felt a bit clunky at the beggining with all the dangers. This is quite good for your first level but a little too short.
F4F: My level is in my signature, give me some feedback please.
2011-04-15 18:27:00

Author:
CYBERSNAKE
Posts: 280


I very much like the design, although, it got too hard for me on those thin planks where you jump and bump with your head and eventually fall down. IDK probably Im just a lousy jumper, no matter how hard I try. When I accidentally once managed to do and keep it on the last one without falling down, I again faced the problem of jumping up on a platform - I had to figure out... if I jump straight - i bump my head, if I jump to the side, I fall down, if i jump up and to the other side - i fall down again.... So, I had to quit instead of upsetting myself over and over again. Too bad I could not go through, because I bet there was even more of nice decorations to see... and creative prizes too... (

You've probably played your level over and over and over and that makes every creator oblivious to certain aspect of a level that may cause annoyance for people that plays it for the first time.
Excellent point! I guess my level needs improvement too because of exact same reason.

PS few hours later: phew! I finally did it! I figured, the only problem is - there has to be more space for jumping. Otherwise, the level is cool.
2011-04-15 21:08:00

Author:
Unknown User


Yeah I should of got level testers2011-04-16 09:58:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


Very good level the lighting and colors were unique. The platforming was good and varied. One thing would be the checkpoint, right before the swinging steps, should be after the steps. I felt like it was a pretty long distance between those two. Keep on creating, good job.

Please try any of my levels any feedback would be awesome.
2011-04-16 12:57:00

Author:
Ace29
Posts: 132


thanks, yeah I might do that

I fixed that bug on the stairs a while ago, I'll go check it out.

No the stairs are fine for me, maby the internet conection was being slow, who Knows
2011-04-16 18:41:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


Can you post some pictures or something so i can get an idea of what this level is?

Also, can you check out my latest masterpiece? It's a cover of the Rise Against song "Re-Education" and I think I've got it pretty much nailed perfectly You be the judge of that though lol http://lbp.me/v/z4zhf7
2011-04-17 18:25:00

Author:
Nick930930
Posts: 878


There are pics on lbp.me2011-04-17 22:18:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


Heyo Squidge!

You have made a solid and excellent platformer. I feel like you got the difficulty in that sweet spot between boring and frustrating, so well done! It's rare to play a community level that seems remotely possible without a need for infinite-lives checkpoints.

The level design was easy on the eyes, especially with respect to lighting and decoration usage.

My only suggestions are to 1) consider placing a checkpoint between the first two and 2) give a cue to enter the foreground through the net decoration, which I thought was impassable. Otherwise, great work! I look forward to seeing more.
2011-04-18 06:09:00

Author:
Fobstar49
Posts: 75


Feedback

Rated: Neutral

Positives:
+Platforming was okay
+obstacles were little bit off but I understand its your first level so it's okay.
+Visually the level looked alright

Negatives:
-Think the enemies could of been done better (minor problem)
-After you cross the bridge with the swinging thing and you have to climb up to the top, theres a light that kind of block the way but no only tha when you go behind the wall you cant see what to jump over unless you just keep pressing X.
2011-04-18 20:10:00

Author:
Sabre_
Posts: 653


queued up, I will leave a review on forums or on your level 2011-04-18 22:37:00

Author:
Unknown User


The level could use more polishing and fixes, but it has good lighting.

VISUALS:
I think you need to polish this level more with corner edit, and some platforms are hard to reach. The lighting, on the other hand, is really good and colorful, and it has cool volcano and clock visuals.

SOUND:
Good use of an interactive music.

GAMEPLAY:
Some platforms could use more accuracy, but some obstacles are pretty good.

OVERALL:
It's a decent level, but has interesting lighting. A mixed review.

F4F "Cybernetic Adventures Gamma"
2011-04-19 20:41:00

Author:
JustinArt
Posts: 1314


Sorry I havnt played your levels, I was hoping to do it on the weekend, but I cant now because the PS3 is down!2011-04-24 09:16:00

Author:
Squidge99
Posts: 203


I will definitely play this when PSN goes back up 2011-04-24 19:48:00

Author:
TheLawnStink
Posts: 98


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