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Community Spotlight Episode 93

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Welcome one and all to the latest instalment of the Spotlight. It's small but perfectly formed, filled as it is with a varied set of levels with one thing in common ? their all round awesomeness!

You will notice that we haven?t included in this episode any levels entered for the Progressive contest. We agonised over this decision but in the end we felt that, given the way this particular contest is being judged, it would not be fair to feature any contest entries until after the shortlist has been finalised. Progressive levels posted in the Level Showcase in the last fortnight will be held over until the 10 most hearted levels have been selected. It wasn't an easy decision to come to but we thought it was the right thing to do in the circumstances.


PS3 Spotlight


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STAR WARS: The Empire Strikes Back: Hoth: err...Etc! (S.E.) (1P) julesyjules1P ONLY. Brrr! Take an adventure on the ice planet of Hoth, but watch out, the Empire is on it's way....! Special thanks to dog-egg, Centurion24, Jaeyden, L1ghtmare & Just_Tom. Linked but published seperately.

I don't think I'm cut out to review levels such as this, not when they are this freakin' awesome. This series is just so impressive that I forget my vocabulary and wind up blubbering like an idiot. I'll try and compose myself and give you an idea of what this level series is about. You begin your journey on the ice planet of Hoth and you have to escape the clutches of the snow beast. Then..chase..oh and jump..um..icicles come up, yeah and ride it but then WHOA! Then next and won't believe, dang! How? Cool! But then jump and slide but turns out that.. and then...ahem. Well, I started strong anyway. Just trust me, Julesyjules has really outdone himself with this one. I didn't think it was possible, but he did it. There are so many small details and unique challenges in this level, it's unreal. A phenomenal series that you simply MUST play.I really don't think there ever needs to be a Star Wars pack for LBP because we already have one: julesyjules's earth! His next entry in the series is an exciting one. Taking one of the scarier sequences in the series - the ice cave creature attack - julesyjules has turned it into an thrilling chase level, with his trademark attention to detail and fantastic scenery just as you'd expect. Be sure not to miss this one!It's probably sacrilege to say so but I?d rather play julesjules?s Star Wars levels than watch the actual films *waits for lynch mob*. They just have an indefinable charm. It's something to do with the way they have been so brilliantly translated into Craftworld and the lashings of dry humour - like all good parodies they both send up and pay tribute to the original version. They are also just plain FUN to play. There?s so much awesome gameplay packed into these three levels from chase scenes to shooting, puzzles and platforming. And there?s a decent amount of challenge to get your teeth into as well. This LBP series is second to none in its quality, ambition and pure entertainment value. I have my fingers firmly crossed for another instalment.


http://if.lbp.me/img/bl/edfe28c4cafe53219de61ff81d77aab63a9d11a0.pngStormy Valley (platformer) yu-kamoneIn this valley, a strong wind always blows violently. Let`s cross this valley, using the power of a wind well!! ※Yu-kamone is hiding in somewhere in this valley. find it!(1~4player) この谷では常に強風が吹き荒れています。風の力を上手く使いこの谷を越えよう！ この谷のどこかにyu-kamoneが隠れています。見つけてみてね！Music by @Taxok20


Yu-Kamone blew me away with this one! Ha ha ha ha, sorry, couldn't resist the pun. Well actually, there may be more truth in that statement as the level really did blow my mind. This level flows so well with and with a great balance of gameplay elements, you'll be oohing and aahing in no time flat. The level is gorgeous and just when you think you have a second to gawk at the scenery, you are whisked to a new area with even more fun contraptions to play on. A well designed and creative level that you will have a blast in!As Bio has mentioned, Yu-Kamone quite literally blows you away with extremely clever gameplay and platforming centered around gusts of wind and timed jumps. Kamone does a fantastic job of keeping the player active in the level, and at various points stopping to take a look at the scenery could give you a bruising! It's a wonderful level you shouldn't pass up!


http://i0.lbp.me/img/bl/fb0ce19b5b486528bd11bd6c2e91db865fb142d8.pngVR3 - A Survival Challengev0rtex2002Grab the points while you can, because the longer you play, the less time you'll have. Make your way to the safe zone in each room, before the timer expires and the next room drops down around you. This is an LBP2 flavor of my popular LBP1 series. I hope you enjoy it! Find me on www.LBPCentral.com

It's so good to see V0rtex back in create mode and to come back with this gem is fantastic! This is no ordinary survival challenge, it's more of a bubble hound's paradise! You begin the challenge with a simple task, make it through a cool looking room (collecting bubbles along the way) and get to the green safe zone before the timer runs out. You make it and another, completely different room, appears around you and continue on. Don't make time and it's game over. What's really cool about this, other than the tight looking rooms, is that once you make it through all of the rooms, you get to start over, only this time, you better be faster because the timer sure is! Head on over and see if you can make it to the top of the leaderboard.We all know V0rtex for his logic displays and popular survival challenges and VR3 will be sure to delight returning fans or new happy gadders. VR3 is a new twist on an old series that you may posses fond memories from the original LittleBigPlanet. V0rtex created a spot on atmosphere for you to hop, skip, and jump around in. Frantic, fast paced action will keep you on your toes as the time creeps up on you until you randomly start mashing buttons in an attempt to get to the safe zone, and more importantly, a nice spot on the scoreboard.A great concept, tight design and perfectly functioning logic make this level a joy to play. It satisfies all your OCD bubbling hunting desires with multipliers to die for (though not literally, you hope) and that, of course, is the really clever thing about this. There?s a constant balance to be struck between risking all for that long, long multiplier or playing it safe and taking the shortest route to the end zone instead. It's a judgement call that gets harder as the timer gets faster and you have less and less time to get home...phew! Awesome stuff!


http://id.lbp.me/img/bl/32d91b1b5a66e260989e5b95a904ef1dc7278251.pngSYNCHR ONICITYPirmautPIRMAUT AND FESTERD_JESTER Presents:SYNCHRONICITY V 1.2.(NOW WITH 4 DIFFICULTY MODE AND 3 DIFFERENT TRACKS) Shake your head and Beat your feet,Open your ears and close your eyes.Follow the rhythm and cook your fingers.Play more hard and earn more score!.(BEST AS 1 or 2 PLAYERS).ATTENTION:if you r prone to seizures switch off lights and effects option.

Holy Cow will this ever get your heart pounding...and your thumbs too! The idea may not be new to Little Big Planet but the implementation sure is. You have several options to choose from here: four difficulty settings, you might want to start with easy mode first and three different tracks to stomp your feet to. Oh and the option to turn off some of the lighting effects. The lights come on and the chosen music starts and it's on like popcorn baby! Mash those buttons in the correct order and make combo after lovely combo and rock your way to the top of the charts!
Whoa! Let me just say that I am not prone to seizures, but after I played this rockin' level I couldn't describe what I was feeling. Pirmaut and Fester crammed so many mind boggling light displays into this level it is amazing it didn't overheat. Can you say sequencer? Stunning lighting aside, think of a Guitar Hero/Rockband cross in LBP except better! It caters to every style of player with different difficulties and tracks to choose from which all guarantee to make your thumbs sore. I wouldn't suggest closing yours eyes as per the description because you would do terribly, and you would miss the beauty of lights entirely!


http://i7.lbp.me/img/bl/2b7ca307d62353b601fd07d9db8597ec7a38b46f.pngAero Spartan: Warriors of Pirate Bay (1-2P) V.1.09Rodrigo-FilipinoTake the battle to the skies, as you fly your Aero Spartan Fighter, armed with high caliber machineguns, rockets, and hyperbeams to retaliate against an incoming Inazarian Imperia Fleet directly progressing towards Pirate Bay. Suit up and prepare for a full-out battle! Godspeed pilot! [Started: 7/7/12 --- Release: 8/23/12 --- Rating: E] Music By: @Headman1000 @Mastablastya

Whoa! Is there anything this game can't do? Rodrigo has gone and done it again, he's completely melted my brain with this epic shooter. Everything in this level, level? No, everything in this GAME just spells intensity. My gosh! He left nothing out. From the stellar start screen to the impacts and explosions that surround you as you fight your way through the encroaching Imperia Fleet. Bullets and rockets are filling the screen and you're frantically shooting everything in site just to try and stay alive. Board your ship and see if you can be the true..Aero Spartan!All you 16-bit nerds out there, queue up this level if you haven't already. It's a sidescrolling pew pew-fest with a LittleBigPlanet twist. Take on a massive fleet of battleships in this amazing level. Fast action, screen-filling bosses, insane power-ups... it's all there in spades. This one has me thinking of pulling my SNES out the closet - it's that good!


http://ia.lbp.me/img/bl/3ea94e6a4adea438ace868374b9b6052c62b7536.pngRajeXe jaR Act 1: The Forgotten Pathx__Fenris__xThe ruins of a forbidden world reveal a forgotten path into the heart of a dangerous place called RajeXejaR. Make your way but behold... The mystery and the secrets that have so long been untouched seem to be little inviting. Better be sure to pack all ur bravery when you begin your journey through this fortunate and unforgiving land... What will await only you can find out! - Platformer medium to hard difficulty 1 oer 2 Player recommended but doable with more Music written and composed by me Have fun

Oh..My..Goodness! Fenris owes me a new controller as I drooled all over mine! Dang and double dang. Jump into this level and you are immediately drawn into a world like none other. Striking details, a moody environment and a fantastic musical score accompany you in your journey through this forgotten land. The path is not easy but is always fun and you will be amazed at the ingenious platforming elements this level has in store for you. The level left me speechless and had me wanting more..so I dove back in and played it again! Do yourself a service and play this amazing gem of a level, you won't be disappointed.
The thrills come thick and fast in this high octane level. It's a potent mix of adventure, puzzles and platforming, all set in a superbly atmospheric underground cavern and with a pumping soundtrack to get the adrenaline going. There?s no handholding from Fenris either ? you?ll need all your wits about you and some sharp reflexes too if you?re going to get through. Each time you come across a new seemingly impossible challenge you?ll dig deep and surprise yourself with what you do when the chips are down. It's both a challenge and a blast to play - a gripping adventure you won?t want to miss.


Also from the Showcase...
Played everything in the Spotlight and still looking for more?
These levels stand out from the crowd for a variety of reasons, so be sure to check them out!


[LBP2] Sit back and listen to 87 tunes, all neatly displayed in eight different categories. Put those headphones on for B.T.'s Music Gallery App (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73260-B-T-s-Music-Gallery-App&p=1034260#post1034260) by BlackTwista. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/dw-hjx)
[LBP2] This short and sweet demo level will knock your socks off as you move forwards and backwards in time to solve the mystery of The factory between flows of time ( 1P ONLY ) (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73286-The-Factory-between-flows-of-time&p=1034566#post1034566) by Unexpecter. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/bh67m3)
[LBP2] Grab, jump, swing and bounce your way through this great fast paced platformer. Just be mindful of those spikes! Yeouch! Rusty Racing [1P] (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73294-In-a-factory-again&p=1034650#post1034650) by L1N3R1D3R. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/c6xsj0)
[LBP2] Hop in your tank and battle ferocious aliens in this to top down shooter. Pew Pew Pew! You'll have fun in Cosmic Crash (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73313-Cosmic-Crash&p=1034829#post1034829) by ElektroDJ. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/dyy-0t)
[LBP2] Beautiful vistas and varied gameplay await you as you take a stroll through Dream's forest(3D platformer) (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73327-Dream-s-forest(3D-Platformer)&p=1034986#post1034986) by remy_-46. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/dsg-7d)
[LBP2] The puppetmaster returns to tease you with more challenging and unique gameplay ? another masterpiece from Just_Tom__ - A Stroll Through Puppet Manor Coridorrs (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1035266). http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/ds-hhs)
[LBP2] The gorgeous visual set pieces in this level will have you just watching (and drooling) in awe ? get your camera ready ? Beyond the Roots [part 2]: The secrets hidden Underground (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1035826) by bombird.http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/dx5x1k)
[LBP2] Lose yourself in this wonderfully atmospheric attic ? time will fly as you explore all the neat contraptions and meet the characters who lurk there - The Vintage Attic (1 Player) (http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1035907) by jauw2. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/b4jdyk)
[LBP2] Help the mysterious Houdini in this stunning looking platformer ? a cool story and a great setting make this a must-play level series. Can?t wait for Part 2 - Houdini's Great Robbery - Act 1 : Cavern Scenery (Platformer) (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73478-Houdini-s-Great-Robbery-Act-1-Cavern-Scenery-(Platformer)&p=1036640#post1036640) by samprod_psx. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/d2f3qy)
[LBP2] As beautiful as it is tricky, this temple lives up to its name and will you keep you on your toes. Great design and some clever platforming ideas throughout - Tricky Temples (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73566-Tricky-Temples&p=1037442#post1037442) by larochepower. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/d5tczy)
[LBP2] More challenging platforming in a world of rusting and dangerous machinery. Will you make it through? Old Metal 2 (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73581-Old-Metal-2&p=1037672#post1037672) by HELLYEAH1982. http://tiny.cc/6hqa6 (http://lbp.me/v/d6prhr)		2012-09-02 19:23:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Woot! Another fantastic Level Spotlight, great job guys. 2012-09-02 19:40:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Thank you guys for making all these awesome levels and congrats to everyone in this episode. Thank you to my crew mates for another great episode and for keeping me around.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The Spotlight Crew will NOT let you know beforehand if your level is to be spotlighted. We certainly will NOT ask you to lock your level, make it copyable, and send us a key so that we can show it to the community coordinator. If someone claiming to be a member of the Spotlight Crew ask you to do this...DON'T!

Now, get out there and put the final touches on your masterpieces and place them in the Level showcase. Be sure to check out Ria's awesome tutorial on Showcase Guidelines (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=73343-LBPC-Showcase-Essential-Guide-(For-Dummies)) to help you get the most out of your thread. Can't wait to see what you guys have for us in the next fortnight!		2012-09-02 20:03:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

Another great episode team!

I am queing these up, and it looks like it's gonna be another banner evening on the ol' ps3 this evening.

Thanks for all your hard work!		2012-09-02 22:11:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

Wow... Thanks for the Spotlight and the very kind words in your reviews! And congrats to all the other creators on the list. Great work, all around!2012-09-02 22:33:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

I know you guys give great spotlights... but is anyone tired of the same famous people? Be honest2012-09-02 23:22:00

Author:
SuperROBO1
Posts: 358

I know you guys give great spotlights... but is anyone tired of the same famous people? Be honest

Fame has nothing to do with the spotlights. EVERYONE has the same chance as anyone else of making it into an episode. Sure, there are two MMpicks in this episode, but we had decided BEFORE they were picked that they would be Spotlighted. Also, the MMpicked levels will not be "Hubbed" because of the exposure that a MMpick comes with. This leaves those creators such as X_Fenris_X, whose level is sitting on 52 plays at this time, and V0rtex, whose level is at 155 plays, more exposure. I am tired of comments like this both here and on the Hubs themselves. I couldn't care less WHO made the dang level, their number of hearts, their level of fame or any of that means nothing to me. IF it's good, it's good and gets spotlighted.
What do you want us to do? Tell people with a certain number of hearts and plays that, "Sorry, you can't post your level here because you're just too doggone famous." That's BS!		2012-09-03 01:13:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

I know you guys give great spotlights... but is anyone tired of the same famous people? Be honest

Creators get spotlighted because they make great levels. It amazes me that people still don't get how the spotlighting process works.

You make a level. You make a thread in the level showcase. And if it's good enough it gets spotlighted. If it's not good enough it doesn't. That's all there is to it.

There are no favorites on the spotlight team. Just a dedicated team filtering through hundreds of levels every couple weeks, and picking the cream of the crop.

Seems simple enough to me.		2012-09-03 01:59:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

Congrats on all the spotlighted levels. They all deserved it. Looking forward to check out the levels I haven't play yet (which are Synchronicity and Rajexejar act 1).2012-09-03 02:20:00

Author:
JustinArt
Posts: 1314

Another selection of "Awesome Levels". Looks like I missed 4 of these, though...time to queue.

And to the Spotlight Crew...you are the elite ones. Your efforts are unselfish and you tirelessly sacrifice your precious time to the benefit of this great Community. We can't thank you enough for what you do. 		2012-09-03 02:45:00

Author:
RickRock_777
Posts: 1567

thank you all for the spotlight, and for those who think that a spotlight is just for famous ppl, is not, i'm an example of that, I just sing in this page like a month ago. so i'm not famous at all.

Now, hellyeah to all the ppl working hard in playing all levels and looking for those amazing ones, to make a spotlight, they are doin a great job for real, thank you Spotlight crew, thank you alot. you made my day.

c u around mates.		2012-09-03 03:57:00

Author:
HellYeah1982
Posts: 192

Awsome work guys, as always!
Glad that 2 levels I beta tested are in ^____^		2012-09-03 07:40:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Thanks for your time and the spotlight/great comments guys, and a shout out to anyone who played and left me feedback in the level thread, it really helped fine tune the levels that little extra bit. Will be queueing up the hub when it's up. Cheers!2012-09-03 10:06:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

These spotlights...they are the sugar to my Chex brand cereal.2012-09-03 11:29:00

Author:
Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195

Community Spotlight 93's Hub is a go! http://lbp.me/v/feqfkq2012-09-03 12:37:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

I know how the process works... And I didnt submit an entry... I just end up seeing the same people again and again.2012-09-03 13:32:00

Author:
SuperROBO1
Posts: 358

I know how the process works... And I didnt submit an entry... I just end up seeing the same people again and again.
Lolwhut? Dude. I never see the same people. If there are, I just haven't noticed, or I was too busy playing the loads of other peoples' levels they come with. Heck, I was Honorably Mentioned twice, and I still got loads and loads of plays. Don't worry about it, everyone gets their fair share. Just don't get jelly, mkay? They don't have favorites. 		2012-09-03 16:21:00

Author:
Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195

I know how the process works... And I didnt submit an entry... I just end up seeing the same people again and again.

Its just how it works buddy. We don't go by fame, we go by quality.


Look at it this way. Creating in LBP is like learning how to ride a bike. It's real tough at first, but the more you practice, the better you get at riding that bike. The thing that makes Creating and learning to ride a bike similar is that you will never forget how to ride your bike, or how to create.

The "Same people" you seem to be so annoyed about just really know how to create QUALITY levels, which is what we go off of.

It's not like were a flippin high-grade club of jerks that only pick people with lots of plays and hearts that you people make us out to be. If we did that, the community spotlight wouldn't be on the news page. I am totally sure MM wouldn't like a "Fixed" feature being shown off on their own game's news page.

Now, if you need further explaining, you won't get any. We've explained EVERYTHING we do and HOW we do it. and if you can't be bothered to read it, then please keep you complaints to yourself.		2012-09-04 20:34:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

Locked and archived.2012-09-16 18:49:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983


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