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LBPC Crown Contest #1 - The No-Floor Platformer!

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Greetings! Allow us to introduce ourselves: we are LBPCentral's new Contest Crew, and we're here to get your creative cogs turning with new monthly(ish) LBP contests! We've all been working hard to get this in motion, and we're excited to finally be able to announce it to the community!

Our goal for each contest is to provide you with opportunities to exercise your creativity, show off your work, and maybe win some prizes in the process. The folks at Mm tell us that there might be something... shiny in it for our winners as well, so you probably shouldn't miss out!

Anyways, enough talk. We'll be kicking things off with our first official contest: the "No-Floor Platformer" challenge. We've got more information on what it is and how to enter immediately below.

Thanks, and we look forward to your entry!

Sincerely,

Leather-Monkey, Moleynator, Mother-Misty, OCK, OmegaSlayer, RockSauron, Shropshirelass, TehUberZac, Thegide, and Mr_T-Shirt.



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Clarification on the use of controllinators

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!		2011-05-20 02:16:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

FAQs


can jetpacks on sackbots be good?

The rules state that jetpacks are not allowed, so we're sticking with that.

Besides, Sackbot's can't use jetpacks.


I have a question about the use of controllinators. Can we use them if they are used in a sackbot remote control that kills the player if the bot dies? Because I have one of those I was planning on using so that water is by definition lethal.

The rules state controllinators may not be used. Due to several inquiries on the interpretation of this rule, we have clarified it here. The use of controllinators applies to sackboy only, who may not use them in any form.

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!


Originally Posted by Fishrock123
I need answers to a few things...
Are controlinators acceptable if your using them to control a sackbot?
Is gravity tweaking acceptable?

Thanks..


Gravity tweaking is acceptable, yes.



Just wondering though, if I want to enter (not sure if I do yet), would I be allowed? Since I was kinda one of the people who the contest was leaked to about a week ago, we technically could have started our contest entries and gotten an unfair head start. I promise I haven't, I just don't want to enter and then get turned down because I could have cheated. If not, I'll think about entering the next one, since I have no idea what that one is.


Yes, you can, since we have change some rules since you had a peek, and you have been fair and honest




Now, I have a really nice idea for a level to enter this contest with, but does the fact I already have a crown stop me from entering? In the unlikely event that I win, you could always give it to the runner up

If some crowned guy competes and wins, we can give the crown to the runner up.
It's a very nice and kind thing, totally within the spirit of the contest.


How many judges are going to play the level at the same time while it is being judged?

A fair number, don't worry
The crew is big enough


Is this too big for a safety zone?
http://i9.lbp.me/img/ft/5b9e2de2a6a1c05b6ff966f459cdc6e0c624f0f3.jpg

What you have there is quite a bit larger than "just big enough". Tell you what, if you can shrink it down a teeny bit and stick within the guidelines for the rest of the level, I think we can allow it.


..........a remote controlled sackbot is excepted as a vehicle even tho it dies in the same ways as sackboy does and more besides? never mind..... i was gunna do him as a sackbot so you wear a specific costume that's all :/
ok i have a freaky level planned.

The sackboy must keep his feet in the air...just remember this
Sackboy may not use a controllinator in any form, which means he is prohibited from controlling a sackbot.


Can we make an entrance where you walk to a start point or it's really from A to B no feet?

Small safety zones where sackboy can touch the ground are allowable at the entrance, at checkpoints, and the scoreboard. Think the width of a few checkpoints. The spirit of the contest is to keep sackboy off his feet, so the less walking, the better.
You might want to consider placing the entrance gate at the start point		2011-05-20 02:19:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Woo!

Staying up till 2:00am was worth it for seeing this!

Good luck to all ye who enter and get your thinking caps on!		2011-05-20 02:25:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477

If I come up with an outstanding idea, I'm definitely entering.2011-05-20 02:38:00

Author:
ConverseFox
Posts: 2333

Sooooooooooooo sick!!!! That is such a cool idea! I'm so excited, way to get this rolling everyone!2011-05-20 02:39:00

Author:
Jayhawk_er
Posts: 403

Wow! This is awesome. Might give this a go, definitely a challenging contest, creating wise.

This is goning to be sweeet 		2011-05-20 02:42:00

Author:
tom230889
Posts: 117

Quick question about a few things.

Are we not allowed to publish locked to the community for testing purposes? I could test my level 100 times and not find something broken, but I've noticed that when a friend plays it they tend to find broken things within either their first or second testing. I guess they could join me on my moon....never mind this.

Are we allowed to use controlinators set to the "closest player" setting or whatever so that the player could remotely control certain things? I've got some neat ideas, and they don't involve vehicles. I understand why you want us to not use them, but is it possible that they can only be limited slightly?		2011-05-20 02:48:00

Author:
AeroForce22
Posts: 392

Yes,
Finally someone doing something.
I'll try! Can't guarantee it will turn out that well though. 		2011-05-20 02:49:00

Author:
Maxi
Posts: 1176

can jetpacks on sackbots be good?2011-05-20 02:58:00

Author:
Unknown User

Quick question about a few things.
Are we allowed to use controlinators set to the "closest player" setting or whatever so that the player could remotely control certain things? I've got some neat ideas, and they don't involve vehicles. I understand why you want us to not use them, but is it possible that they can only be limited slightly?

We thought long and hard about the rules for this one, and believe me when I say it was not easy. While I'm sure there are many ways a controllinator could be acceptable, we decided against their use so as to avoid having questionable applications that border on violating the rules. Accordingly, we are sticking to the contest rules as they appear in the poster. Besides, if sackboy is sitting in the DCS, then he's not off his feet, is he?


can jetpacks on sackbots be good?

EDIT: The rules state that jetpacks are not allowed, so we're sticking with that.		2011-05-20 03:10:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

The rules state that jetpacks are ok.

It says use of controllinators and jetpacks is forbidden. 		2011-05-20 03:16:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

Wait, @thegide, you said jetpacks are ok, look at the rules again, it said DCS and jetpacks aren't allowed.2011-05-20 03:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

Sorry, I made a typo there Fix'd.2011-05-20 03:30:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Tanks for clearing that up......


Let's see, where'd I put my jar of tartar sauce........? You must know thief!

2011-05-20 03:40:00

Author:
Unknown User

Congrats to the LBPC Contest Crew for finally getting this out there to the community! Hopefully this will be the skip in our stride that we need to get things rolling in a really fun direction again!

I wish you all the best of luck with your endeavours (and sleepless nights of playing and judging from what I'm sure will yield some fantastic levels)!!

Great job you guys! 		2011-05-20 03:44:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

Think i may make a level, i like the idea...2011-05-20 03:46:00

Author:
Unknown User

sounds fun im in lets make magic people.
even though im working on a level series atm ill pertisapate in this as i need to work on my platforming skills.		2011-05-20 03:51:00

Author:
WESFUN
Posts: 1336

This is looking really great guys! I'm sure those contests will be very succesfull!
Looking forward to see the entries, that first contest theme is cool!


(Neat logo and flyer too! Who made them? Mother-misty?..just curious )		2011-05-20 03:56:00

Author:
dajdaj03
Posts: 1486

Okay, this I like! 2011-05-20 04:02:00

Author:
Chump
Posts: 1712

We thought long and hard about the rules for this one, and believe me when I say it was not easy. While I'm sure there are many ways a controllinator could be acceptable, we decided against their use so as to avoid having questionable applications that border on violating the rules. Accordingly, we are sticking to the contest rules as they appear in the poster. Besides, if sackboy is sitting in the DCS, then he's not off his feet, is he?

Sackboy doesn't need to be in the DCS. He can remotely control it using that one setting that sets the controlinator to receiver, and whoever is closest to it can control whatever without entering it. However, I understand that allowing it in any form could raise the question of what's acceptable and I'd hate to see people look at this method being allowed, and then taking it too far to the point where they get disqualified and lose all their hard work. So no big deal. I'll just have to think of another way to do what I want to. xD		2011-05-20 04:20:00

Author:
AeroForce22
Posts: 392

Im in! this is awesome the way 2 awesome LBP places come together XD2011-05-20 04:32:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

I have a question about the use of controllinators. Can we use them if they are used in a sackbot remote control that kills the player if the bot dies? Because I have one of those I was planning on using so that water is by definition lethal.2011-05-20 04:39:00

Author:
Super_Dork_42
Posts: 1874

With my superior intellectual skills, I predict these will never come to LBP PSP. 2011-05-20 04:41:00

Author:
The-Questor
Posts: 1328

I understand that allowing it in any form could raise the question of what's acceptable and I'd hate to see people look at this method being allowed, and then taking it too far to the point where they get disqualified and lose all their hard work. So no big deal. I'll just have to think of another way to do what I want to. xD

Exactly. We don't want to encourage people to risk a DQ. And there is always more than one way to do something in LBP. Thanks for understanding


I have a question about the use of controllinators. Can we use them if they are used in a sackbot remote control that kills the player if the bot dies? Because I have one of those I was planning on using so that water is by definition lethal.

EDIT: The rules state controllinators may not be used. Due to several inquiries on the interpretation of this rule, we have clarified it here (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=56865-LBPC-Crown-Contest-1-The-No-Floor-Platformer!&p=853798&viewfull=1#post853798). The use of controllinators applies to sackboy only, who may not use them in any form.		2011-05-20 04:48:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Interesting... with all this new free time I have, I might make an attempt at a crown. I have few ideas that could do well with something like this...2011-05-20 04:55:00

Author:
bmoney2310
Posts: 187

i'm probably not going to enter because i don't have time, but if i do i just wanna ask...
so we can't even use a remote activated controlinator for specific puzzles? like the player can control something w/o getting into a controlinator?

edit: just read the post above
but i would like this answered, even though i expect it to be a no.		2011-05-20 05:00:00

Author:
a_mailbox
Posts: 416

Thanks people for the feed!
I hope this little project will make people happy and offer the chance to everyone to show up their amazing skills and creativity.
We do really expect BIG and COOL things, so don't disappoint us.

So I want to thanks in advance whoever will take insane amounts of sweat and headaches to aplly and partecipate.
GOOD LUCK!!!

We'll be very severe about the rules, we had figured out that there could have been ways to use jetpacks or Controllinators, but there would have been ways to use them as a lame exploit.
This would only have created frustration, so we have levelled the field.
We know you guys can make awesome stuff anyway and there will be many other chances to showacse your ideas, so please stick with us.

Then thanks to the awesome people in the crew.
To you I say, let's work hard and deliver.		2011-05-20 05:02:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

This is gonna be so cool. Great Idea. Great idea. Let's see if we can translate that into game play.

Can we have a brief "training" section we sackboy walks around, if our level involves a contraption of some sort?
Wait...

Hmmm... Darn it. Never mind I think...

By ruling out controlinators completely, you guys missed out on a lot of creative ideas instantly... Just saying. But, I'm still gonna think about this.

I just wanted to use a controlinator so that my face buttons could activate tags. But Sad face.

Thinking of other things I can do now...		2011-05-20 06:04:00

Author:
LukeCF
Posts: 790

Hey cool a real LBPC contest?? nice~
and lucky me i have a idea from the level i've been working on. no i won't use the level xD
i just have an idea from what i've been working on that works with this contest's idea is all.
but yeah think i may try to enter this but the level I'm working on i want to make first so...
we'll see if i can find the time after that. *mew		2011-05-20 06:13:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

This is gonna be so cool. Great Idea. Great idea. Let's see if we can translate that into game play.

Can we have a brief "training" section we sackboy walks around, if our level involves a contraption of some sort?
Wait...

Hmmm... Darn it. Never mind I think...

By ruling out controlinators completely, you guys missed out on a lot of creative ideas instantly... Just saying. But, I'm still gonna think about this.

I just wanted to use a controlinator so that my face buttons could activate tags. But Sad face.

Thinking of other things I can do now...

Hey, it's a competition, a friendly one, but always a competition
The awesomeness of LBP2 has spoiled you a bit.
Restriction are the spice of a contest, where imaginations and skills make the difference. 		2011-05-20 06:23:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Hey, it's a competition, a friendly one, but always a competition
The awesomeness of LBP2 has spoiled you a bit.
Restriction are the spice of a contest, where imaginations and skills make the difference.

Agreed. Already trying to think of work arounds. xD		2011-05-20 06:27:00

Author:
LukeCF
Posts: 790

Oh my god, yes, yes, YES!

This is awesome!		2011-05-20 06:52:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

Now THIS looks awesome Time to do a barrel roll! Good luck to everyone who participates as well, may the best creator(s) win 2011-05-20 07:09:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Great idea for a contest! Now comes the hard part - leave my personal project and actually enter one of these contests, or keep working on my own stuff? Hard to win a crown if you never enter... decisions, decisions.

Either way, one of the better contests I've seen offered. It ensures we will see some unique levels!		2011-05-20 07:13:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

Great to see this launched and I'm so excited to see what everyone's going to come up with. This one should really get people thinking! Best of luck to everyone who enters! 2011-05-20 08:05:00

Author:
shropshirelass
Posts: 1455

Woooooooo!

Can't wait to see the entries to this! Good luck guys and make sure you read the rules carefully.		2011-05-20 08:34:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Sounds fun i might enter :32011-05-20 09:00:00

Author:
Unknown User

Oh yeah question.
it's OK if NPC Sackbots have DCS in them long as your not controlling the bot right?
I would need it so i can make the bot use R1 and some stuff for it's A.I.
Also would a sackbot holding/tossing you for set somes of time be called a Vehicle?
even if you don't control it? and is dropping the sackperson in a cannon be OK?
even tho it's standing inside of it? *mew		2011-05-20 09:23:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Oh yeah question.
it's OK if NPC Sackbots have DCS in them long as your not controlling the bot right?
I would need it so i can make the bot use R1 and some stuff for it's A.I.
Also would a sackbot holding/tossing you for set somes of time be called a Vehicle?
even if you don't control it? and is dropping the sackperson in a cannon be OK?
even tho it's standing inside of it? *mew

Consider that every "device" used to keep the sackboy off the floor is an exploit and is not according to the spirit of the contest.
Bouncepads are allowed, so a cannon is perfectly fine.
What I suggest is, remember the spirit of the contest and keep it fun 		2011-05-20 09:33:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

This thread went up long after I went to bed lol. I just want to say we look forward to everyone's creations and rewarding the cream of the crop with some shiny headgear. We have a lot of cool contests planned so keep your eyes locked on the Contest Crew and Sakinima 2011-05-20 09:40:00

Author:
OCK
Posts: 1536

I love this contest idea so much, it's brilliant to see LBPC back running contests again.

Just wondering though, if I want to enter (not sure if I do yet), would I be allowed? Since I was kinda one of the people who the contest was leaked to about a week ago, we technically could have started our contest entries and gotten an unfair head start. I promise I haven't, I just don't want to enter and then get turned down because I could have cheated. If not, I'll think about entering the next one, since I have no idea what that one is.

Oh, and this contest reminds me so much of the game everyone used to play when they were really young, "The floor is made of lava." 		2011-05-20 10:02:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

Thanks you for this post,I will participate,I hope to win,anyway good luck to all who participate too... 2011-05-20 10:10:00

Author:
Unknown User

I've got exams, so I can't really enter. But I'm looking forward to more of these contests!2011-05-20 10:14:00

Author:
Jedi_1993
Posts: 1518

Good luck to all of you! Can't wait to see what you come up with

cheers,
misty		2011-05-20 10:22:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

I love this contest idea so much, it's brilliant to see LBPC back running contests again.

Just wondering though, if I want to enter (not sure if I do yet), would I be allowed? Since I was kinda one of the people who the contest was leaked to about a week ago, we technically could have started our contest entries and gotten an unfair head start. I promise I haven't, I just don't want to enter and then get turned down because I could have cheated. If not, I'll think about entering the next one, since I have no idea what that one is.

Oh, and this contest reminds me so much of the game everyone used to play when they were really young, "The floor is made of lava."

You have been really honest to say here what happens and I appreciate it. Kudos for that!
And you entering the private area was not your mistake, so I personally don't think it's fair to leave you out of the contest.
I'm in for giving you the chance to enter, in the friendly spirit of the competition, though the other contenders may not find it fair.
The crew will speak about it.		2011-05-20 10:28:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Oh, and this contest reminds me so much of the game everyone used to play when they were really young, "The floor is made of lava."
Really young? I played this at college with all my class a couple of weeks ago in my tutor room!

Good to see a fresh new competition for everyone to get busy with. I'll be sure to enter as long as I get the time and brain power to think up a clever gameplay idea. Good luck to everyone who is entering! 		2011-05-20 10:46:00

Author:
Unknown User

Consider that every "device" used to keep the sackboy off the floor is an exploit and is not according to the spirit of the contest.

So like... is all we can do is swing around then? because from what you said nothing can is allowed to move us
besides jump pads like things.... i was just gonna have short moments where a sackbot floating from a balloon
on it's back would carry you here and there (not the whole time) but from the sounds of it,
we can only pad jump and wall climb/swing.... surely there's other ways too...
if not. that's kinda err... (>.>) *mew		2011-05-20 10:48:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I'll answer you with this Fume


Searching every day
Looking every way
Trying to make a connection
To find a piece of the action
Like a hungry poet
Who doesn't know
He is close to perfection
Choice is the question
Moonlight night after moonlight night
Side by side they will see us ride
But if they cared to look, then they would see
It's our return to fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy, fantasy

(Ken Hensley - Uriah Heep)		2011-05-20 11:00:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I'll answer you with this Fume



(Ken Hensley - Uriah Heep)
?( '-&apos ?
I've no idea what that means. but i get the feeling it means.
try and think for your self and good luck (._.) not really what i wanted to hear...
only other idea that comes to mind is what i said. Swing/pad jump/cannon/ Wall climb.
Meh... I'll still think about entering but i kinda lost my interest now. ahwell them the breaks~
*mew		2011-05-20 11:08:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

You can't expect to have the coolest of the ideas day one
Use your skills and imagination.
Before releasing the contest, we brainstormed and thought that there were very nice ways to use the concept.

If you say that "Swing/pad jump/cannon/ Wall climb" is boring, then it should be easier to have a twist on the concept.
Just think...how can I make a very simple thing very engaging, interesting and funny, how can I use my skills?		2011-05-20 11:51:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

You can't expect to have the coolest of the ideas day one
Use your skills and imagination.
Before releasing the contest, we brainstormed and thought that there were very nice ways to use the concept.

If you say that "Swing/pad jump/cannon/ Wall climb" is boring, then it should be easier to have a twist on the concept.
Just think...how can I make a very simple thing very engaging, interesting and funny, how can I use my skills?

Well it's not that them ideas are boring... it all depends on what we do with them.
I'm almost never out of imagination, it's just i had a really fun idea i was wanting to do and found out i could not.
so yeah i can still think of other things just i was not wanting to try to hard as if i try to hard to get an idea
it's not fun for me anymore plus I'm busy on another level right now, and did not want to go to overly out of my way
for this contest. but yeah I'll still keep thinking, just i plan on to take it easy and think slowly.
to much thinking and trying to force an idea out well give anyone a headache.
*mew		2011-05-20 11:57:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Awesome!!

There hasn't been a real contest for ages, and i missed them, so i'm glad to see them back.
I never really participated in one, but i wanted to, but probably not this one.. maybe the next since it's monthly and all..

Maybe an RPG contest?? lol.
idk.

Anyways thanks for bringing this back.		2011-05-20 11:59:00

Author:
thi766
Posts: 135

Honoured to be a part of this! Good luck to everyone entering and a big thank you/well done to the Contest Crew. 2011-05-20 12:48:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Awesome news!! Thanks to you all for organizing and doing this. Folks seem to ask all the time.. "How can I help? Where can I volunteer?" Well... you make it up and run with it just like this! Congrats!!! I am so proud of you all!!!

The best of luck on this! 		2011-05-20 12:56:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

This idea is so awesome! Thanks everyone! This contest crew is the best thing ever! 2011-05-20 13:29:00

Author:
Unknown User

Yay! I'll start my level after the dentist.2011-05-20 13:49:00

Author:
Cauan-XV
Posts: 491

I am so entering this, and I know exactly what Im gonna do that the judges will have to love! Oh man, Im excited!2011-05-20 13:51:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I'm already brainstorming ideas! I'll start when I get home 2011-05-20 14:23:00

Author:
UberOrbPS
Posts: 290

What I like about this contest is that its aside from the usual. The people running it arent comph, morgana, poms, gevurah, and steve; its other, lesser known members of the community, banding together to make a great contest for anyone who wants to enter. It shows just how great and powerful this community can be, right here on LittleBigPlanetCentral.

(Nothing against those first mentioned great creators; theyre fantastic, it just seems that whenever famous lbpc stuff and crowns are involved, theyre there. I like a little change)		2011-05-20 14:59:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

its other, lesser known members of the community

Lesser known? XD ...yea whatever.

This contest will hopefully become another "spotlight" for LBPC 		2011-05-20 15:05:00

Author:
Chump
Posts: 1712

What I like about this contest is that its aside from the usual. The people running it arent comph, morgana, poms, gevurah, and steve; its other, lesser known members of the community, banding together to make a great contest for anyone who wants to enter. It shows just how great and powerful this community can be, right here on LittleBigPlanetCentral.

(Nothing against those first mentioned great creators; theyre fantastic, it just seems that whenever famous lbpc stuff and crowns are involved, theyre there. I like a little change)

We only realized that no one ever restrained people to do something
And you said good..."how great and powerful this community can be, right here on LittleBigPlanetCentral"...but let's try to shift it into a much cooler
how great and powerful this community IS, right here on LittleBigPlanetCentral.		2011-05-20 15:33:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

This contest will hopefully become another "spotlight" for LBPC

That's exactly what we're doing here 		2011-05-20 16:00:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

interesting i allready have a level that you do nothing and it rolls the player to places and i was about to delete the level glad i didn't i'll have to make some tweaks to it now2011-05-20 16:07:00

Author:
HyperFlash
Posts: 39

looks fantastic. Ducky is coming to this contest. I want my crown now!! Im coming for you baby XD. Good luck to all you people!!!2011-05-20 16:34:00

Author:
Duckywolf
Posts: 198

Lesser known? XD ...yea whatever.

Yes, the ones without touching royalty and 5 digit hearts.		2011-05-20 16:38:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Can we use controlinators for cutscenes?2011-05-20 16:56:00

Author:
Reef1978
Posts: 527

I am so pleased to finally see something like this pop up! The secret was well kept and it's an awesome surprise to see LBPC with another community-created crew working to make stuff awesome. Having worked on and helped reboot another busy LBPC crew I know how hard and time-consuming something like this can be, and I'm so happy people are pouring their effort into the community to help others. You guys are awesome!

Now, I have a really nice idea for a level to enter this contest with, but does the fact I already have a crown stop me from entering? In the unlikely event that I win, you could always give it to the runner up 		2011-05-20 17:12:00

Author:
Holguin86
Posts: 875

YEEEEEEEEEEEERP! Yes i am entered! Good luck everyone!
I'll just think what level i'm going to do...?		2011-05-20 17:48:00

Author:
hamorgan
Posts: 145

I'm going to enter, I really think I may be able to win this, but good luck to everyone else as well. 2011-05-20 18:11:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

I am so pleased to finally see something like this pop up! The secret was well kept and it's an awesome surprise to see LBPC with another community-created crew working to make stuff awesome. Having worked on and helped reboot another busy LBPC crew I know how hard and time-consuming something like this can be, and I'm so happy people are pouring their effort into the community to help others. You guys are awesome!

Now, I have a really nice idea for a level to enter this contest with, but does the fact I already have a crown stop me from entering? In the unlikely event that I win, you could always give it to the runner up

Thanks so much Hol!
Friendly encouragement and people enthusiasm is the best fuel/coffee we can EVER hope to have.
We all love this Community, it has given us so much that we felt it was our time to pay back

I take your point to mention that yes,
if some crowned guy competes and wins, we can give the crown to the runner up.
It's a very nice and kind thing, totally within the spirit of the contest.
Thanks for pointing that up!!!		2011-05-20 18:24:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I need answers to a few things...

Are controlinators acceptable if your using them to control a sackbot?

Is gravity tweaking acceptable?

Thanks..		2011-05-20 18:36:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Yay! finally somthing i can do other than making pointless flying death machines. Im entering what ever happens, the second i finished reading everything i already had millions of ideas buzzing round my head and they keep coming as you read this



Anyway, good luck to all and HAVE FUN!!		2011-05-20 18:47:00

Author:
raptor42694
Posts: 89

Yes, the ones without touching royalty and 5 digit hearts.

Maybe you should pay less attention to pins and heart counts, and more to what people post.

Not sure if I'll enter, does anyone want to buy my idea? 		2011-05-20 19:33:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

How many judges are going to play the level at the same time while it is being judged?2011-05-20 19:42:00

Author:
Monster
Posts: 180

Maybe you should pay less attention to pins and heart counts, and more to what people post.

Not sure if I'll enter, does anyone want to buy my idea?

Please let's cut this stuff now, pwetty pwease.
We're not here to be compared, but to promote something nice for the lovely people around.
The guys that reached that status totally deserved since they have done so much.
That doesn't mean that they have to be the only ones to do stuff around, since there's so much undisclosed potential in this forum that is full to the brim with awesome and skilled people.
We don't want to steal anyone's thunder, we just want to give a hand


How many judges are going to play the level at the same time while it is being judged?

A fair number, don't worry
The crew is big enough 		2011-05-20 19:45:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I think this contest is too restricted.
With LBP2, the whole concept is to be able to make more than a platformer, I can't create platformers, but I am very good with other genres of LBP2 and don't think any contest should be restricted to just one genre of the game.

But, good luck with the contest to both those who are running it, and those who are entering it.		2011-05-20 19:54:00

Author:
FlyingIrishMan
Posts: 64

Clarification on the use of controllinators

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!


I need answers to a few things...

Are controlinators acceptable if your using them to control a sackbot?

Is gravity tweaking acceptable?

Thanks..

Gravity tweaking is acceptable, yes.



I think this contest is too restricted.
With LBP2, the whole concept is to be able to make more than a platformer, I can't create platformers, but I am very good with other genres of LBP2 and don't think any contest should be restricted to just one genre of the game.

But, good luck with the contest to both those who are running it, and those who are entering it.

I hope you can appreciate that it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for us to try to standardize contest rules if we did not form some sort of guidelines. Trying to judge the winning level would be as difficult as comparing apples to oranges.

Every month we will be running a different contest; it won't be restricted to platformers. Next month might be a minigame challenge, or movie challenge. We hope you look forward to our future contests 		2011-05-20 19:59:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Clarification on the use of controllinators

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!

So, I cannot make the player be a sackbot the entire level?		2011-05-20 20:12:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

This contest sounds pure GENIUS! I am entering for sure; I have an idea already which will probably change like the seasons. Still; its not whether you win or lose, its about having fun and about how you play the game.

I doubt I'll win but if I enter I may win the ever so rare prize crown and thats enough motivation to get me started.

If this is just the first contest I'm really looking forward to the contests to come; maybe a crazy twist on a racer. Well; whatever the case this contest is gonna ROCK more than a BOULDER.

If I win then WOOHOO; if not then I hope the winner enjoys their well earned crown.

Good luck everyone! 		2011-05-20 20:12:00

Author:
CragmiteBlaster
Posts: 49

No, you may not. Because then sackboy would be using the controllinator, and the sackbot itself would be considered a vehicle.2011-05-20 20:13:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Is this too big for a safety zone?
http://i9.lbp.me/img/ft/5b9e2de2a6a1c05b6ff966f459cdc6e0c624f0f3.jpg		2011-05-20 20:17:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

What I like about this contest is that its aside from the usual. The people running it arent comph, morgana, poms, gevurah, and steve; its other, lesser known members of the community, banding together to make a great contest for anyone who wants to enter. It shows just how great and powerful this community can be, right here on LittleBigPlanetCentral.

(Nothing against those first mentioned great creators; theyre fantastic, it just seems that whenever famous lbpc stuff and crowns are involved, theyre there. I like a little change)

I'm lesser known? ;-; ... well on LBPC I mean. >_> <_< <_< >_> .../runs


Is this too big for a safety zone?
http://i9.lbp.me/img/ft/5b9e2de2a6a1c05b6ff966f459cdc6e0c624f0f3.jpg

The second level building requirement- it can't be much bigger then sackboy. So I'm pretty sure that what you have there is way too big.		2011-05-20 20:22:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I'm lesser known? ;-; ... well on LBPC I mean. >_> <_< <_< >_> .../runs



The second level building requirement- it can't be much bigger then sackboy. So I'm pretty sure that what you have there is way too big.

Well this is only for the start of the level, I won't be making anymore this big, is that ok?
If not I understand.		2011-05-20 20:25:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Is this too big for a safety zone?
http://i9.lbp.me/img/ft/5b9e2de2a6a1c05b6ff966f459cdc6e0c624f0f3.jpg
What RAWK said...but I see an entrance point, so if that's just the silence before the storm...
We encourage you to make the platforms with checkpoint small enough.
Obviously one square platforms are as bad as huge ones.
We strongly believe you guys will find the perfect deal. 		2011-05-20 20:28:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

What RAWK said...but I see an entrance point, so if that's just the silence before the storm...
We encourage you to make the platforms with checkpoint small enough.
Obviously one square platforms are as bad as huge ones.
We strongly believe you guys will find the perfect deal.

So this is ok? because you got it right, this is just the silence before the storm. lol		2011-05-20 20:33:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Is this too big for a safety zone?
http://i9.lbp.me/img/ft/5b9e2de2a6a1c05b6ff966f459cdc6e0c624f0f3.jpg

In my mind, "just big enough" would be approximately 3 widths of a checkpoint, or roughly between your two pillars adjacent your entrance gate.

What you have there is quite a bit larger than "just big enough". Tell you what, if you can shrink it down a teeny bit and stick within the guidelines for the rest of the level, I think we can allow it.		2011-05-20 20:39:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Awwwwesoooome! I can't wait go get started! Already my ideas are flowing and the end date is so nicely far away!

Oh and to that answer to the post above me, would the entrance be fine if it was that big? Just the entrance.		2011-05-20 20:41:00

Author:
Unknown User

In my mind, "just big enough" would be approximately 3 widths of a checkpoint, or roughly between your two pillars adjacent your entrance gate.

What you have there is quite a bit larger than "just big enough". Tell you what, if you can shrink it down a teeny bit and stick within the guidelines for the rest of the level, I think we can allow it.

Alright, thanks. 		2011-05-20 20:41:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Awwwwesoooome! I can't wait go get started! Already my ideas are flowing and the end date is so nicely far away!

Oh and to that answer to the post above me, would the entrance be fine if it was that big? Just the entrance.

Fireblitz is going to reduce the size of his entrance area because it is too large. Try to stick with my recommendation (a few checkpoints wide), to be on the safe side.		2011-05-20 20:45:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

This is an awesome thing for this community. It gives me more motivation to create. Once I get my bearings with creating, I definitely plan to enter contests in the future. Thanks to all who are doing this!2011-05-20 21:15:00

Author:
SongfireVarda
Posts: 24

thanks... "all-who-created-this-new-contest"...
seriously, thanks, i was totally out of ideas to building stuff, like... NOTHING!!! i was just hangign around in create mode creating machines to fight sackbots, and then creating new sackbots

BUT YOU!!! you gave my LBP2 a porpose, thank you a lot

(if you didnt understand, im in, even if i cant create before the deadline, at least i create )		2011-05-20 21:24:00

Author:
nosemomkey
Posts: 414

Ok I think this should be good?
http://i4.lbp.me/img/ft/ac4ff1e5dd5354751b9b367cb131a0ab787d4127.jpg		2011-05-20 21:31:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Sounds pretty great! Good luck to all you creators out there, as I can't wait to play all of your levels. I may just have to make something myself!2011-05-20 21:39:00

Author:
eagerneph
Posts: 1536

Ok I think this should be good?
http://i4.lbp.me/img/ft/ac4ff1e5dd5354751b9b367cb131a0ab787d4127.jpg

Much better 		2011-05-20 21:57:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Here we gooo!!!2011-05-20 22:33:00

Author:
Unknown User

Who is exited about the new contest cuz im buzzing bout it XD 2011-05-20 23:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm delighted to see this kind of thing happening!! Well done team! And good luck to all those who enter - should be great fun 2011-05-20 23:24:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

Hmmm... these levels are due on my birthday!

Anyway, I'll try to enter this if I have the time to build.		2011-05-21 01:25:00

Author:
Tomeh999
Posts: 763

Man! Everything is just good all around! The poster, the idea, and the amazing levels we'll get out of this!

I can't wait to put together a few idea and see if I can get something started. It's so great to see this crew hitting the ground running.		2011-05-21 01:28:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

Thanks Thegide. I'll just play it safe and keep it simple.2011-05-21 01:32:00

Author:
Unknown User

Ok, I'm definitely entering the contest for sure now! I have about the first minute of the level completed. All I'll give away right now is that it's called Circuit Breaker 2011-05-21 02:03:00

Author:
UberOrbPS
Posts: 290

This thread is teh awesomesauce2011-05-21 02:48:00

Author:
wolverine_2008
Posts: 304

Well now that i had asked them more questions in detail today, i have a better idea of what i can make now. :3
So yeah I'll be working on a level for this contest sometime next month long as i don't get to busy.
*mew

PS: i love contests like this... i just hope i don't let my self enter to many of them
or I'll never get my own levels done. maybe I'll enter one every 3/4 months.
hopefully i can deal with that.		2011-05-21 03:41:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Whan an exellent theme! I'll be joining this if I have the time 2011-05-21 07:39:00

Author:
Mnniska
Posts: 531

Question: Are you allowed to use Sackbots the player controlls? Not that the sackbot would have an advanced mover but just to be able to get those extra logic capabilities.

I don't know if it has been asked before. People post so much in here, when there's is a crown everyone goes insane...

Oki/		2011-05-21 08:23:00

Author:
Okisaan
Posts: 165

I can win this no problem......

Im gonna use a grabinater, Bounce Pads and put the ?????? secret.

Just need to layout the level for it mainly.

Anyone wanna help me just add.. FFxiYukey my PSN account.		2011-05-21 08:24:00

Author:
venat
Posts: 715

..........a remote controlled sackbot is excepted as a vehicle even tho it dies in the same ways as sackboy does and more besides? never mind..... i was gunna do him as a sackbot so you wear a specific costume that's all :/


ok i have a freaky level planned.		2011-05-21 08:53:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer
Posts: 1527

I could make this on PSP ;D2011-05-21 09:16:00

Author:
doggy97
Posts: 964

I like the ring of this. It"s not a contest about creating a single awesome object which many of the contests have been about and many people are capable of, but it"s a contest of who can build the best whole level. If someone goes all out and tries to win this,( considering the competition ) that"s hardcore! I look forward to seeing what people will come up with in the next month as much as seeing my level complete and playable. I"m going to be a part of this for sure! Good luck to everyone, HAVE FUN and may the best monster win! 2011-05-21 09:17:00

Author:
Monster
Posts: 180

Region free? Great! I can actually enter this competition!

Hope i can do something promising before my parents return (i should have been studying for exams you know)!		2011-05-21 09:41:00

Author:
Mick'o'Mania
Posts: 83

..........a remote controlled sackbot is excepted as a vehicle even tho it dies in the same ways as sackboy does and more besides? never mind..... i was gunna do him as a sackbot so you wear a specific costume that's all :/


ok i have a freaky level planned.

The sackboy must keep his feet in the air...just remember this. 		2011-05-21 09:46:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Ok sorry for all of the questions, but I finally finished the entrance to the level, and after you jump on that jump pad it's non stop flying action lol.

http://ib.lbp.me/img/ft/10b8fee53ae756a5f04919fe2d62c3f3806ce1b8.jpg		2011-05-21 09:59:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Woop woop, we're live!2011-05-21 11:06:00

Author:
TehUberZac
Posts: 587

sounds cool, I might enter.2011-05-21 11:43:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

ohh jeez harder than i thought... D:2011-05-21 11:45:00

Author:
Sim725
Posts: 247

Well well, this is a tricky competition
Looking forward to this, time to start brainstorming...		2011-05-21 13:55:00

Author:
Radishlord
Posts: 706

This thing is really awesome! Can I enter? I hope I have enough time...2011-05-21 14:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

Why not? 2011-05-21 16:02:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Question: Are you allowed to use Sackbots the player controlls? Not that the sackbot would have an advanced mover but just to be able to get those extra logic capabilities.

I don't know if it has been asked before. People post so much in here, when there's is a crown everyone goes insane...

Oki/


..........a remote controlled sackbot is excepted as a vehicle even tho it dies in the same ways as sackboy does and more besides? never mind..... i was gunna do him as a sackbot so you wear a specific costume that's all :/


ok i have a freaky level planned.

Just to reiterate the rules,

Sackboy may not use a controllinator in any form, which means he is prohibited from controlling a sackbot.		2011-05-21 16:50:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

I wanted to make my own grappling hook, but I needed the right stick to aim. I guess "NO DCS" means NO DCS

I'll have to find an other way... 		2011-05-21 17:47:00

Author:
Unknown User

Can we make an entrance where you walk to a start point or it's really from A to B no feet?2011-05-21 18:14:00

Author:
Unknown User

Small safety zones where sackboy can touch the ground are allowable at the entrance, at checkpoints, and the scoreboard. Think the width of a few checkpoints. The spirit of the contest is to keep sackboy off his feet, so the less walking, the better.

You might want to consider placing the entrance gate at the start point 		2011-05-21 18:48:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Just reread the rules, and found that part. sorry for the question, thanks for the answer ;D2011-05-21 18:50:00

Author:
Unknown User

Sweet. not sure if I gonna enter, haven't made any levels (yet).

Errr... you not allow to touch the floor. Really, when you enter the level, *BAM!* soon you get out of the entry portal, you not allow to touch the floor? Or you just walk up to the bounce pad and then don't touch the floor unless it ends?		2011-05-21 19:13:00

Author:
ShiftyDog
Posts: 293

I just asked that, 3 posts above you!2011-05-21 19:30:00

Author:
Unknown User

Ohhh, if Heisenberg would still be alive, he would have his socks knocked of by my level (physics jokes ftw )

I am curious about wether the use of something like a 30 to 80 degree slope with glass would be acceptable, since sackboy should not be able to stop on them when speeding onwards... Walls are legal, right? 		2011-05-21 19:41:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Dang, my idea doesn't work. I wanted to create a grappling hook by having two holoblocks follow the player, and when the player grabs, the other block is shot. When the block hits the wall, it stops. The grabbed block would then follow the other block. But it looks like sackboy is heavy and hologram isn't, so it is impossible to lift the player with hologram and movers. I would need a controlled sackbot...

I'll think about something else...		2011-05-21 20:08:00

Author:
Unknown User

Sweet. not sure if I gonna enter, haven't made any levels (yet).

Errr... you not allow to touch the floor. Really, when you enter the level, *BAM!* soon you get out of the entry portal, you not allow to touch the floor? Or you just walk up to the bounce pad and then don't touch the floor unless it ends?

You might want to reread the rules Small safety zones are allowed at the entry gate, checkpoints, and scoreboard.		2011-05-21 20:11:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Im entering! Ive been waiting to make a level like this, and now i finnaly have an excuse! 2011-05-21 21:49:00

Author:
nk827
Posts: 193

ARRRG ! All my ideas end because of the DCS rule and lags. I can't make my new idea because when you place a grabable hologram (material tweaked) and bolt it to something, it makes the "arm stretch glitch" and you can't grab it. AAAARG !2011-05-21 22:47:00

Author:
Unknown User

Cool I think I will give it a try also have some nice ideas.2011-05-22 10:44:00

Author:
Erebus
Posts: 79

I apologize if i'm making a redundant question, but can we publish the level in advance, improve it with F4F and watching the players' reaction, and then submit it for the competition even weeks after the first publish? Or the first version published is the one that has to be played and judged?2011-05-22 11:19:00

Author:
Vergil
Posts: 155

My level is comin' soon
Includes ALOT Platforming 		2011-05-22 11:20:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

I apologize if i'm making a redundant question, but can we publish the level in advance, improve it with F4F and watching the players' reaction, and then submit it for the competition even weeks after the first publish? Or the first version published is the one that has to be played and judged?

Yes, you can do it if you don't fear that your ideas will be stolen.
You can publish your level anytime between yesterday and June 30th, 11:59 PM EST time.		2011-05-22 11:29:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I have added a FAQ to the second post. I totally did not have Omega write it for me, no sir I did not. >_> <_<

Lol. Anywho, hopefully the FAQ at the beginning will help answer some questions. 		2011-05-22 11:36:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I was doubtful about whether I'd enter this, but after the news that the store is back next week and I can get muy DLC back, I think I'll give it a shot! I love how restricted the guidelines are - it makes for an actual CHALLENGE to exercise our talents!

Thanks so much to everyone involved in this - you're going to do an awesome job!		2011-05-22 12:28:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

Definitely entering this contest. An idea slapped me in the face when i read the rules to this contest.

An idea for a no floor level, that obviously i will keep to myself

Can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with. Thanks for giving me a challenge, i love all challenges makes me feel ALIVE!

Good luck to everyone who attempts this mindbender.		2011-05-22 13:38:00

Author:
RtooDee2
Posts: 175

Iv got a great idea for this.... be sure to check out my level when its done, iv thought of some certainly unorthodox ideas2011-05-22 18:04:00

Author:
Unknown User

This is gonna be good.......With a great and challenging game mode variation I have a feeling the cotsest is gonne be fun. Im so in.2011-05-22 19:06:00

Author:
Unknown User

I am so Entering this.2011-05-22 21:06:00

Author:
Kern
Posts: 5078

I'm entering and I have got an awesome idea in my head which of course I wont tell to anyone. Just hope I can transfer what is in my head into the game2011-05-22 21:49:00

Author:
Willman4
Posts: 170

YAY ZOMG WTF BBQ SAUCE I R IN PHAKS. (FAQs)2011-05-23 01:22:00

Author:
Unknown User

sign.... looks like i'll have to enter next month's contest (if there is one).
Too bad i'm on a tight schedual for a while 		2011-05-23 08:00:00

Author:
a_mailbox
Posts: 416

[sorry about my english]

I'm entering this contest. I'm not really good in creating platformer, but I'll do my best .

I found the rules really clever, pushing you to create in a different way.

I have a question about the number of player allowed into the level : I think my level will probably be 1 Player only. Does it matter ?		2011-05-23 11:19:00

Author:
Slurm
Posts: 262

[sorry about my english]

I'm entering this contest. I'm not really good in creating platformer, but I'll do my best .

I found the rules really clever, pushing you to create in a different way.

I have a question about the number of player allowed into the level : I think my level will probably be 1 Player only. Does it matter ?

Ideally, your level should be single player playable 		2011-05-23 11:30:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Hello,I have a doubt,for example,If a level made Co-op win the contest...who win the crown? who publish the level? or mabye one crown for each person who participates in the level?2011-05-23 14:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hello,I have a doubt,for example,If a level made Co-op win the contest...who win the crown? who publish the level? or mabye one crown for each person who participates in the level?
You can create in co-op, but remember there is only 1 crown (the crown will be awarded to the PSN ID under which the level is published)

cheers,
misty		2011-05-23 14:59:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

In my level's intro you slide down a hamster tube (you cannot move while your sliding down, since that part is a small cutscene) and when you slide out, you arrive at the safe zone. Is this okay? Because once you're at the safe zone you can't climb back up the tube, and you have no control while your sliding down as well.2011-05-23 15:11:00

Author:
nkrasn11
Posts: 14

That's fine nkrasn11.2011-05-23 15:27:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Quick question. can a safety zone be too small? I was just thinking of making it this (-) big.2011-05-23 16:31:00

Author:
LOLinator v1.02
Posts: 101

Quick question. can a safety zone be too small? I was just thinking of making it this (-) big.

It's up to you, but we guess you'll find something balanced that won't make gameplay frustrating 		2011-05-23 16:43:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Awesome, I'm not very good when it comes to platform design but i'll try this anyway.
I'll start building A.S.A.P but I have exams so I just hope i'll finish it in time. :/		2011-05-23 17:15:00

Author:
onaga666
Posts: 293

i have a question: so im doing a level where you fly around to find a key to save da-vinci but(theres allways a but) i dont know if i can put a controllinator for sackboy to go on if not could i use a sackbot?2011-05-23 18:33:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's been said a thousand times, controlinators are not allowed. Even if its to remote a sackbot. There's a really small permission in the first post, but it says that sakboy must not be involved.2011-05-23 18:37:00

Author:
Unknown User

i have a question: so im doing a level where you fly around to find a key to save da-vinci but(theres allways a but) i dont know if i can put a controllinator for sackboy to go on if not could i use a sackbot?

I find it very very unfortunate that some people entering a contest dont even read the freaking rules. Seriously people, comon. NO, you can NOT use controllinators.		2011-05-23 19:27:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

I have started on my level and once again the themo is rising at a fast pace, so my question is...

Can i have it in two parts, linking together as one level? (i think the answer is probably yes but i need to check) and..

Is an elevator/lift within the rules? I make it small. (and again this is a yes im guessing...but if you don't ask ect)

Ok then, im off to create land and i will check back later. C ya.<3		2011-05-23 21:16:00

Author:
RtooDee2
Posts: 175

In response to the "NO DCS" Rule, Could I use a blank one as safe zones? So the moment you detach you're back into the action?2011-05-23 21:19:00

Author:
Kern
Posts: 5078

I have started on my level and once again the themo is rising at a fast pace, so my question is...

Can i have it in two parts, linking together as one level? (i think the answer is probably yes but i need to check) and..

Is an elevator/lift within the rules? I make it small. (and again this is a yes im guessing...but if you don't ask ect)

Ok then, im off to create land and i will check back later. C ya.<3

You can level link if you wish, but keep in mind we're looking for about 5-10 minutes of gameplay.

Of course elevators are allowed, but that does not except them from the guidelines. Consider how sackboy interacts with the elevator.		2011-05-23 22:15:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

now I know I can't use controllinators, but what if we use them to prohibit a move. for example: what if we have the player hanging on a ball, the screen cuts away, the player jumps into a controllinator that connects to a sackbot that has all of the abilities except letting go of the object he's grabbing (and the sackbot looks exactly like the player, size and all, including the world around him).

and yes, I did read the rules. twice. but you can never be truly sure until the question is asked.		2011-05-24 00:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hahaha! I have the greatest idea in mind for this...2011-05-24 00:35:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'll try and make this my first LBP2 level using all my controllinator-less PSP skills. (Guys, what if they don't know we're controlling a Sackbot by hiding the controllinator animation behind a main menu or background at the beginning of the level?) 2011-05-24 00:43:00

Author:
WoodburyRaider
Posts: 1651

Thanks for answering me Mr Thegide, i think i have everything all sorted out now.

5-10minutes of gameplay is dependant on the player though, i think.

My last level, i timed myself at about 6minutes but when new players tested it, it took them like 15mins at least to finish it lol.

This will be the tricky part for me. Ok i won't bother you again, hopefully the next time you hear from me is when i send you my level link. Again Good luck everyone and may the best Droid win.		2011-05-24 09:25:00

Author:
RtooDee2
Posts: 175

I am sure entering this contest as soon as i will start creating i will post some pictures ( maybe ) I dont want the suprise to be ruined 2011-05-24 10:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

Oh right, I haven't posted here yet but I will enter... or at least try.
If I get something colpeted on time, no one else will have a chance, you can count on that

Okay... maybe you will still have a chance, I'm just saying that if I manage to complete a level, it will be good

I would really like to tell everyone about some ideas I have... but then I would have to kill you all... oh wait wat?		2011-05-24 11:27:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

I am sure entering this contest as soon as i will start creating i will post some pictures ( maybe ) I dont want the suprise to be ruined

I really want to remark that it's better if you keep the pics and the details of your level from you.

First, because the crew really loves surprise and amazement, and we don't want to be spoiled at all.
We just want to have an indigestion of sick and awesome stuff.

Second, the crew wouldn't like to hear quarrels about copied ideas at the end of the contest.
So, watch out 		2011-05-24 12:15:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Hmm... a platformer with no actual platforms?... Well, I always love me a good competition, and this one... that crown sounds mighty temptin' right now...

Count me in. 		2011-05-24 15:17:00

Author:
Outlaw-Jack
Posts: 5757

epic contest Leather-Monkey, Moleynator, Mother-Misty, OCK, OmegaSlayer, RockSauron, Shropshirelass, TehUberZac, Thegide, and Mr_T-Shirt, good job and my respect 2011-05-24 15:21:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

cant say im the best at making levels but i do enjoy building them, im definitely in 2011-05-24 15:47:00

Author:
Unknown User

Count me in to.
Those guys/girls who Luos said please quit already.
Its a waste for youre time.
I win that crown.
(A little competition isn't bad is it)		2011-05-24 16:20:00

Author:
ramboo99
Posts: 24

Count me in to.
Those guys/girls who Luos said please quit already.
Its a waste for youre time.
I win that crown.
(A little competition isn't bad is it)
We can quit but who will judge the contest? 		2011-05-24 16:39:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

My thermo is about 3/4 full and it contains 3 minutes pure platforming+ some point searching2011-05-24 19:53:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

Double-post: my level is made for 1-player.....Is it bad?
Count me in

Level Name: TBA (locked)
Creator: DiOxi
Type: made for 1P
2011-05-24 19:56:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

There has been a bit of misunderstanding.
Due to the particularity of gameplay we recommended single player, but we have nothing against a multiplayer experience		2011-05-24 20:21:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Aaaaaand ... done! Boy; I've never played so much LBP2 with so few breaks. I've been working on my level since the contest was announced. Hopefully it will be a contender for the prize crown ... if not then may the best level win!

Here's the link ... http://lbp.me/v/0h9t-4

Thanks in advance if anybody plays it; oh, and good luck to everybody else who is still working on their levels ... but their can only be one crown reciever...

Whether I win or lose I'm looking forward to seeing how this contest turns out; I expect some wacky and original masterpieces, nothing less than what every player is capable of!

I forgot to ask this earlier ... but are we allowed to include prizes in our levels? My level has a few.		2011-05-24 20:31:00

Author:
CragmiteBlaster
Posts: 49

Amaing speed indeed! 2011-05-24 20:48:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I'm entering this contest, and I'm essentially done with the first part of my level.

Which brings me to my next question: May we use level links? I feel as if my level's much too short (i've crammed too many pretty things into it :B) and an extended experience of the little world I've created would be ideal.

It's the prettiest thing I've ever made. D:		2011-05-24 21:16:00

Author:
SLS10
Posts: 1129

I'm definitely gonna enter this. Need to have something published in LBP2 already, anyway! 2011-05-24 21:35:00

Author:
Force Ten
Posts: 60

I'm entering this contest, and I'm essentially done with the first part of my level.

Which brings me to my next question: May we use level links? I feel as if my level's much too short (i've crammed too many pretty things into it :B) and an extended experience of the little world I've created would be ideal.

It's the prettiest thing I've ever made. D:

How can we say no to such excitement?
Yeah you can link levels, we aimed at a target time because it was a fair length before gameplay could get repetitive, but if you guys have amazing ideas, go out full force!
Remember anyway that the levels will be judged as a single entity, so if one is weaker than the other, the overall score will suffer, so consider the risk.		2011-05-24 22:04:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Totally gonna participate!2011-05-25 00:33:00

Author:
ALEXhatena
Posts: 1110

Epic i cant wait to finish my entry in is a tropical themed level and have full confidence in it my creating skills, cant wait to see what creative stuff you make! 2011-05-25 01:03:00

Author:
Unknown User

I will be putting my experience to use, on this one!
I do believe I have 3 questions though: Is climbing allowed?
2. Are Gliders and Parachutes considered vehicles? Or can we use parachutes and gliders?
Would I be able to use a ship as my background and main platform? 		2011-05-25 01:54:00

Author:
Unknown User

Here's my entry to the No Floor Contest hope you enjoy and if you get a chance to play. i would much appreciate any critical feed back .. you see i don't have many friend's that play lbp2 and i no when some one else plays it they are bound to find glitch's that i just wouldn't see myself
http://i5.lbp.me/img/bl/cd5ae74b54bf60acf0f986a94e6242fde9666f29.png
http://lbp.me/v/0hjnzw		2011-05-25 03:29:00

Author:
Unknown User

So....in can use level link to connect two levels?
Though there in the rules is: only one level o.O		2011-05-25 07:09:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

One entry for each contender, and in case of 2 levels linked, we will judge it as one making an average, so you may want to consider to put all the best of your efforts into a single level.2011-05-25 07:30:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

We can quit but who will judge the contest?

Aw, Are you people the jury.
Didn't know that.
Im sorry.		2011-05-25 15:14:00

Author:
ramboo99
Posts: 24

We can quit but who will judge the contest?
But who judges the judge?
Or better who watches the watchmen?:star::star::star:		2011-05-25 16:20:00

Author:
Vergil
Posts: 155

Don't know the others, but my mum punishes me if I behave bad 2011-05-25 16:30:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I must thank everyone for setting up this contest. I hope we will see a lot of beautiful levels in the end. Good luck to everyone, may the best sack win!2011-05-25 20:05:00

Author:
Willman4
Posts: 170

Wow. what a brilliant idea for a contest, though i don't think i'm good enough at creating, and i'm pretty new, giving it a try is so much fun, and it might just be my best creation yet! I'm quite confident it'll be a fun (and challenging) playthrough, but i still have LOTS of work to do..

Good luck everyone! 		2011-05-25 22:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

I was playing online when some guy joined me. I wanted to see if he would like my level sofar, and he said don't publish it I've seen teh exact same ting. cud u giv me a saev?!1? I was like alright. So all he wants is to steal my idea and make his own for the comp. His name is ulti-ben. If you see a level from him, that is exactly as mine (but probably not as good ()) disqualify him.

Also, for the lulz, he sez he b a mod and he b ban me lol pwnzorz!111!1one!1eleven

So if you need any proofs I can send you screenshots of my level if you want. The intro is done and he wont be that far done by now.		2011-05-26 01:02:00

Author:
Unknown User

i'm in too guys 2011-05-26 01:04:00

Author:
Sasukeuchica
Posts: 73

I made a movie intro, and since we are not playing through it, its alright to walk and use control seat right? RIGHT?
I've spent so much time on it. I mean sackboy isn't using a controllinator.. So its ok? And they walk to show why they wont after... So its ok too?
Please say so.. 3 days of learning to dump.		2011-05-26 03:12:00

Author:
Unknown User

I was playing online when some guy joined me. I wanted to see if he would like my level sofar, and he said don't publish it I've seen teh exact same ting. cud u giv me a saev?!1? I was like alright. So all he wants is to steal my idea and make his own for the comp. His name is ulti-ben. If you see a level from him, that is exactly as mine (but probably not as good ()) disqualify him.

Also, for the lulz, he sez he b a mod and he b ban me lol pwnzorz!111!1one!1eleven

So if you need any proofs I can send you screenshots of my level if you want. The intro is done and he wont be that far done by now.

That's why I suggested to not publish levels so early on.
It hasn't been wise on your side to show the level to a random guy.
You should have asked to one of your trusted friends.
I'm sorry I don't think we can disqualify someone for this reason, whatever you have proofs or not.
But we need it to discuss it in the crew.		2011-05-26 07:45:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I personally do not believe in stealing ideas from other hard working players, if he does steal your design I sure won't be cheering him on. Just remember everyone to be much more careful in the future to stop this from happening again.2011-05-26 08:29:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

None of my lbp2 friends Ever log on. I needEd feedback so I asked someone. Anyway what about my second question? Its ok to use a controllinator for sackbots and movies right?2011-05-26 12:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

Here's my entry to the No Floor Contest hope you enjoy and if you get a chance to play. i would much appreciate any critical feed back .. you see i don't have many friend's that play lbp2 and i no when some one else plays it they are bound to find glitch's that i just wouldn't see myself
http://i5.lbp.me/img/bl/cd5ae74b54bf60acf0f986a94e6242fde9666f29.png
http://lbp.me/v/0hjnzw

I will give this a go later, after i get back from work and tell you what i think.

Im interested cause after all, i am the competition . Im entering too.		2011-05-26 14:35:00

Author:
RtooDee2
Posts: 175

None of my lbp2 friends Ever log on. I needEd feedback so I asked someone. Anyway what about my second question? Its ok to use a controllinator for sackbots and movies right?

Sackbots are allowed to use controllinators. Movies should be fine too, since we're primarily concerned with gameplay here. I've had a few people asking about intro movies anyways. Just remember to focus on what's important 		2011-05-26 14:48:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Quick questions, just to be sure. I think the answer is obvious, but it's just to check : When the levels will come into the judge's hands, "10 minutes of awesome gameplay" can be as good as "5 minutes of awesome gameplay" ? And "5 minutes of awesome gameplay" are better than "5 minutes of awesome gameplay and 2 minutes of boring gameplay" ?

In other words, does the quantity matters in any way ? Or Is it all about quality ?

Thanks for your answer !		2011-05-26 16:14:00

Author:
Slurm
Posts: 262

We don't give points for lenght it's ALL about quality

cheers,
misty		2011-05-26 16:20:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

I have an intro level, but it' not a movie! theres gameplay, but in order for one to fully understand the story and the level contraptions, there needs to be a floor. Thegide, you already said this is ok, because its not the actual level, but I just want to double-check.

Thanks!		2011-05-26 19:03:00

Author:
nk827
Posts: 193

We don't give points for lenght it's ALL about quality

cheers,
misty

Agreed quality is half the battle. 		2011-05-26 19:13:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

So next month there will be a new contest with a new crown to win?2011-05-26 21:26:00

Author:
ScorpSkull
Posts: 92

So next month there will be a new contest with a new crown to win?

From my understanding it may be a different prize each month, but I don't know to be honest.		2011-05-26 22:49:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

So next month there will be a new contest with a new crown to win?

That's right. We're working hard to try to come up with some other prizes as well, but you can rest assured there will be a crown each contest.		2011-05-26 23:04:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Really cool contest! I am entering this contest and wish luck to all of you! I have started and hope that i win ! I have many really good ideas and am focusing on scenery, detail game play, and no floor (obviously!). Good luck! 2011-05-27 00:06:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's awesome to participate to contests like that, although you know more than anything that there will be godly creators participating that will pwn you and get a 29057th crown. It's just fun to have an idea to create around.

Participating 		2011-05-27 01:37:00

Author:
Unknown User

Question! The rules say cutscenes are allowed, and I have a little intro at the beginning of the level (about 8 seconds) where as the cutscene is playing, sack boy is on a lift (out of sight and uncontrollable) that takes you down, allowing a scrolling intro. The bottom of the lift is then destroyed at the end and sack boy is no longer "stationary" and the level continues on...

So, this is acceptable, right, seeing as it's a cutscene?

Thanks -Uberorb		2011-05-27 02:07:00

Author:
UberOrbPS
Posts: 290

Dang. I wonder if an ameteur like me has a shot. I'll try to make the quality unmatched. I have a knack for predicting my competition. I already know people are incorporating grapple dapples, but can they handle a flavor of the controllificationizers? Furthermore, I've decided to give it half an effort. I luff CC's sooo much. If I win, I'll be one step closer to my goal!2011-05-27 02:09:00

Author:
PurpleChaos
Posts: 155

I will give this a go later, after i get back from work and tell you what i think.

Im interested cause after all, i am the competition . Im entering too.

Chur matey n no doubt i'll have a play round in yours when you get it up		2011-05-27 03:41:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's awesome to participate to contests like that, although you know more than anything that there will be godly creators participating that will pwn you and get a 29057th crown. It's just fun to have an idea to create around.

Participating

Actually I believe that they have stated that if someone who already owns a crown wins then it gooes to the runner-up.		2011-05-27 18:33:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Question! The rules say cutscenes are allowed, and I have a little intro at the beginning of the level (about 8 seconds) where as the cutscene is playing, sack boy is on a lift (out of sight and uncontrollable) that takes you down, allowing a scrolling intro. The bottom of the lift is then destroyed at the end and sack boy is no longer "stationary" and the level continues on...

So, this is acceptable, right, seeing as it's a cutscene?

Thanks -Uberorb

This would be acceptable yes. The rules are simply in place to keep the gameplay on the right track.


Dang. I wonder if an ameteur like me has a shot. I'll try to make the quality unmatched. I have a knack for predicting my competition. I already know people are incorporating grapple dapples, but can they handle a flavor of the controllificationizers? Furthermore, I've decided to give it half an effort. I luff CC's sooo much. If I win, I'll be one step closer to my goal!

Just keep in mind the rules of the contest - sackboy cannot use controllinators.		2011-05-27 20:02:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

I'm really excited about this! I'm entering and have a few ideas to put in. But I do have 1 qustion!

can sackboy land on a very small platform, that when he lands on moves across hazardous material and sackboy has to ineract with the platform to make it acorss safely? The Checkpoint will be placed on the platform.		2011-05-27 21:06:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298

Actually I believe that they have stated that if someone who already owns a crown wins then it gooes to the runner-up.

What I mean is that some overpowered creators will pwnz ;D		2011-05-27 22:00:00

Author:
Unknown User

What I mean is that some overpowered creators will pwnz ;D

No doubt about that, but I hope to bring my entry to the top.
LoL but seriously guys you all have a chance to win, don't let the big guys intimidate you, I know I sure don't.		2011-05-27 22:32:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Hey, I was thinking of maybe using something known as a creatinator coaster. AssassinatorRFC made a good example of one, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbyvJ7MrxQg
If this breaks the "no floor" rules, i'll understand. But if it doesn't, I'll most likely utilize it in my entry.
Thanks, RAnkeT52
2011-05-28 05:26:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm really excited about this! I'm entering and have a few ideas to put in. But I do have 1 qustion!

can sackboy land on a very small platform, that when he lands on moves across hazardous material and sackboy has to ineract with the platform to make it acorss safely? The Checkpoint will be placed on the platform.

If the checkpoint is there, then it passes as a safety zone. Just don't forget what the contest is all about... keeping sackboy off his feet.


Hey, I was thinking of maybe using something known as a creatinator coaster. AssassinatorRFC made a good example of one, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbyvJ7MrxQg
If this breaks the "no floor" rules, i'll understand. But if it doesn't, I'll most likely utilize it in my entry.
Thanks, RAnkeT52


See above. It's not against the rules to use the creatinator, but in that video, the device appears to make temporary flooring that is non lethal and is giving sackboy a safe surface to walk across... The aim of the contest is to keep sackboy off his feet and in the air (hint: see the gameplay and originality sections of the poster).		2011-05-28 07:11:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

One quick question, does flinging sackboy through objects like tubes count as keeping sackbot off his feet?2011-05-28 08:08:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Yep... that's fine.2011-05-28 08:16:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

What a great contest! I will do my best, can't wait to play all the levels created for this. Good luck to all ))2011-05-28 13:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

Okay, I'll rethink my desgin to keep with the sprit of the level.

Hmmm Loading.		2011-05-28 17:22:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298

Another qustion from me! Can I make a small platform that when landed on shoots you back in the air? Like a bouncepad but not a bouncepad.

Ok before any one ask

"Why not just use a bouncepad?"

Reasons! It gives my level orignalilty and difrent.		2011-05-28 20:36:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298

Apple- Think Different2011-05-29 09:29:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

FAQs



The rules state that jetpacks are not allowed, so we're sticking with that.

Besides, Sackbot's can't use jetpacks.



The rules state controllinators may not be used. Due to several inquiries on the interpretation of this rule, we have clarified it here. The use of controllinators applies to sackboy only, who may not use them in any form.

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!



Gravity tweaking is acceptable, yes.



Yes, you can, since we have change some rules since you had a peek, and you have been fair and honest



If some crowned guy competes and wins, we can give the crown to the runner up.
It's a very nice and kind thing, totally within the spirit of the contest.



A fair number, don't worry
The crew is big enough



What you have there is quite a bit larger than "just big enough". Tell you what, if you can shrink it down a teeny bit and stick within the guidelines for the rest of the level, I think we can allow it.



The sackboy must keep his feet in the air...just remember this
Sackboy may not use a controllinator in any form, which means he is prohibited from controlling a sackbot.



Small safety zones where sackboy can touch the ground are allowable at the entrance, at checkpoints, and the scoreboard. Think the width of a few checkpoints. The spirit of the contest is to keep sackboy off his feet, so the less walking, the better.
You might want to consider placing the entrance gate at the start point

hi ich bin neu hir wolde mal fragen kann leider noch nicht gut englich um bei euch mit zu machen. 		2011-05-29 09:36:00

Author:
SenneChuChi
Posts: 31

If you win the contest do you get emailed the dlc code to the email registered to this website?
Also would you be able to make a menu using the controlinator as I'd like to add 10 levels and you select them in the menu and select the music if not that ok as you menstioned no use of controllnators.

Best Regards
OO7_LBP2_Series


FAQs



The rules state that jetpacks are not allowed, so we're sticking with that.

Besides, Sackbot's can't use jetpacks.



The rules state controllinators may not be used. Due to several inquiries on the interpretation of this rule, we have clarified it here. The use of controllinators applies to sackboy only, who may not use them in any form.

The rules state that "use of controllinators is forbidden". There are a few possible interpretations of this, however, we have agreed that this rule pertains to sackboy. Sackboy may not use controllinators in any form, whether in the DCS or not. Anything not covered by this interpretation is fair game. Hope that helps to alleviate some confusion!



Gravity tweaking is acceptable, yes.



Yes, you can, since we have change some rules since you had a peek, and you have been fair and honest



If some crowned guy competes and wins, we can give the crown to the runner up.
It's a very nice and kind thing, totally within the spirit of the contest.



A fair number, don't worry
The crew is big enough



What you have there is quite a bit larger than "just big enough". Tell you what, if you can shrink it down a teeny bit and stick within the guidelines for the rest of the level, I think we can allow it.



The sackboy must keep his feet in the air...just remember this
Sackboy may not use a controllinator in any form, which means he is prohibited from controlling a sackbot.



Small safety zones where sackboy can touch the ground are allowable at the entrance, at checkpoints, and the scoreboard. Think the width of a few checkpoints. The spirit of the contest is to keep sackboy off his feet, so the less walking, the better.
You might want to consider placing the entrance gate at the start point		2011-05-29 13:21:00

Author:
Unknown User

I find it very very unfortunate that some people entering a contest dont even read the freaking rules. Seriously people, comon. NO, you can NOT use controllinators.

well thats my level idea gone pop 		2011-05-29 13:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

Another qustion from me! Can I make a small platform that when landed on shoots you back in the air? Like a bouncepad but not a bouncepad.

Ok before any one ask

"Why not just use a bouncepad?"

Reasons! It gives my level orignalilty and difrent.

We defined floor as any surface sackboy would be able to stand on if you were to put the controller down and walk away. If you're making a platform that does not allow sackboy to come to rest on it, then by this definition, it would not be considered floor and is allowable. Besides, it's keeping sackboy in the air, which is what the contest is all about


If you win the contest do you get emailed the dlc code to the email registered to this website?
Also would you be able to make a menu using the controlinator as I'd like to add 10 levels and you select them in the menu and select the music if not that ok as you menstioned no use of controllnators.

Best Regards
OO7_LBP2_Series

I believe Spaff said he would send the DLC codes directly to the PSN accounts. I can check, but I would think your code would arrive in your PSN messages.		2011-05-29 14:28:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

Cool.... In the messages is message with title: Congratulations!
:crown:		2011-05-29 16:08:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

Question: Are level links allowed? Excuse me if this question has already been asked, I don't feel like looking at every single page and post in this thread to find it. 2011-05-29 17:32:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

That's what the search thread feature is for 2011-05-29 17:40:00

Author:
xero
Posts: 2419

@Dasackboy, Yes level Links are alowed but they adverise to not make the level more then 10mins long.2011-05-29 19:27:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298

hi

So I want to clarify can you use controlinators for a menu at the beginning or not?

Thanks		2011-05-30 17:57:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's a platformer level anyway, why would you use a menu? and I believe not, since it is: SACKBOY CANNOOOOOT USE CONTROLINATORS. I believe2011-05-30 18:09:00

Author:
Unknown User

hi

So I want to clarify can you use controlinators for a menu at the beginning or not?

Thanks

If its for a menu before your gameplay begins, it's allowable. Just remember, we're going to be scoring gameplay.		2011-05-30 18:52:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

one quick question... why are there allowed to be teams when there is only one crown up for grabs? wouldnt that be un-fair?

and, does the no controllinators rule mean you cant use them if sackboy is getting in the controllinator, and could we use the closest player featuse since sackboy is actually not Using the controllinator just curious...		2011-05-30 21:46:00

Author:
Gamerater15
Posts: 80

one quick question... why are there allowed to be teams when there is only one crown up for grabs? wouldnt that be un-fair?

and, does the no controllinators rule mean you cant use them if sackboy is getting in the controllinator, and could we use the closest player featuse since sackboy is actually not Using the controllinator just curious...

Teams are allowed in most contests, for a variety of reasons. However, the crown is only awarded to the PSN ID under which it was submitted. So if people really want to work in teams, they have to decide beforehand who would get the prize if they are chosen winner. From what I've seen, more people building a level does not necessarily make for a better level...teamwork has its drawbacks, too, and it's no more or less fair than one creator having twice as much free time to build his level as another player.

The closest player feature implies that sackboy is still controlling the controllinator, so that is prohibited as well.		2011-05-30 23:08:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

good point, thanks2011-05-31 12:51:00

Author:
Gamerater15
Posts: 80

is it ok to use platforms where if sackboy were to step on them, they would break and sackboy would fall into spikes or fire or something?

would it also be ok if they broke half a second after sackboy stood on them, giving him enough time to jump away?

Great competition guys 		2011-05-31 15:09:00

Author:
Unknown User

Okay, so apparently I'm in this thing. Chances to win if someone famous enters: -7.2011-05-31 16:28:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Don't be pessimist DaSackBoy! if you don't even try, you'll never get that shiny crown
PS: If Someone crowned wins, crown will be given for runner up =)		2011-05-31 18:23:00

Author:
Dioxi
Posts: 61

@Thisreddot
I think you can,

Judging by this post by Theguide which is loacted at the top of this thread.

We defined floor as any surface sackboy would be able to stand on if you were to put the controller down and walk away. If you're making a platform that does not allow sackboy to come to rest on it, then by this definition, it would not be considered floor and is allowable. Besides, it's keeping sackboy in the air, which is what the contest is all about		2011-05-31 20:50:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298

Remember the spirit of the competition. If sackboy touches ground, why even compite? You wont win any points that way.2011-05-31 21:28:00

Author:
Willman4
Posts: 170

thanks chaos martin, i'll just keep checking this thread and read through some of the posts to make sure, if im certain i can i'll put them into my level... i just want some variation in my level, i dont want it to all be rope swings 2011-05-31 22:42:00

Author:
Unknown User

I am really having fun with this competition! "Nightmare Infection" will be my levels name when it's published. 2011-06-01 02:08:00

Author:
jalr2d2
Posts: 256

Back from Disney World! Wheee. That means I have to get back on task with the going ons of this contest, but I am back and ready to judge... so uh yeah. 2011-06-01 03:42:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Yay forDisney world! I'm going to Paris and Disneyland tomorrow! Anyhow, I was thinking of this: is it ok to have floor that sackboy actually touches, but can?t stand on, for example a road of ice, where sackboy is thrown on the ice, and slides from spot A to B, without any chance to actually stand still or walk the other way? Would be grateful to know 2011-06-01 10:27:00

Author:
Unknown User

OK...my arms been twisted , my legs been pulled, and im convinced ive got this one by a thread. lol2011-06-01 11:39:00

Author:
Unknown User

will participate ... I have nothing yet created xD2011-06-01 12:33:00

Author:
Kaumy
Posts: 63

I'm in this one too. Good luck to all of the other peoples, should be alot of fun!2011-06-01 16:40:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

This has been really inspiring and I will definitely enter, but I have a question. Is it allowable for sackbots, specifically boss/enemy ones to use controllinators that sack boy can't use?2011-06-01 17:20:00

Author:
Unknown User

@Mr MoneyPenny
Do you mean like a slope? hmmm, that one one im not sure about, but if was a betting man i'll place my money on the answer no, because sackboy is touching the floor and the floor is making him move.

@colorandlight
I think the answer is yes. I THINK, as long as Sackboy dosn't interact with the Controliator.		2011-06-01 17:42:00

Author:
Chaos_Martin
Posts: 298


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