Dragons of Myth: Egypt SPOTLIGHTED!

[CCubbage]

I went in and played it again this morning - I definately think the boss fight is a major improvement. It's actually an easier fight, but it FEELS more dangerous - which is exactly what you want for this level. With the pacing in the rest of the level, this level is well-balanced for everyone.

[Gravel•]

... I don't get to a thread like this in the first few hours...

Already a cool level with like all the feedback in the world... what's left to be said?

Beautiful. This level is your most beautiful to date. Ambitious. This level is your most ambitious level to date. Boss. I think he's just 'ducky' (and would have employed JWW's "eye pulse"... it was the first thing I thought of...)

The Story. AWWW-sunnnn!!!! This level plays huge... what with the secrets and the cutscenes...

Morgana, you were always a great creator, but it is clear OC is pushing you further and further along your LBPath... I am awestruck. How you managed to fit all those decorations? All The lighting? with such limited framerate loss... just enough of an ethereal feel...

You and Compher are really making it difficult for a creator like me to feel confident about releasing...

Great work... your best.

PS. Go to Mexico next and end it with an 'in-game' teaser... the build-up will be self-built and monumental for the showdown with Leviathan! (Not to mention give PotC some time to fall away.)

It is Mexico right?

[BasketSnake]

APOPHIS HAS PREVAILED?! Oh well. Good level.

[Morgana25]

If you can keep hitting him long enough you'll get the winning board BasketSnake.... he doesn't have to win

EDIT: ScoutsBoo has graciously made a trailer video for the level. Even if you've played the level you should check out the vid. She did an AWESOME job... gives me goosebumps in places.

[dajdaj03]

Just played it, and it's great as expected!

Beautiful visuals and lighting, great gameplay with original platforming and mechanism, and great story to go along with all that!

I loved the boss, just great looking, well animated and great use of sound... I really was scared

I also think that it's my favorite of yours!

Really great work!
+ heart

[AbstractFlesh]

I really like lengthy levels and you didn't disappoint.I love the platforming and story.It was really pretty,too.

5/5 and hearted for sure!

[v0rtex•]

Morgana... I just realized that I never posted any comments in your thread! I was sure I had... but oh well... feeble is my old mind.

This is surely your most ambitious project yet, and a spectacular success, IMO. I've play tested it many times with you, so I knew playing it solo much of what I needed to do. When I showed it to my sons (playing with one, the other just watching) they were both awestruck. My oldest (who really doesn't like or play LBP, but has seen more of it than he'd probably like) said, "Wow, Morgana makes cool levels." High praise from a disinterested 17 yr old.

I am always in reverent awe of your color and light management, and this level is no exception. But your cutscene introduction is beautifully, cinematically crafted (as shown in your new trailer vid - one of the best level trailer vids I've seen BTW... nice job Scoutsboo!!).

The search for the ankhs and the body parts is brilliant, the gameplay and pacing is spot on, and the length and scope are impressive, to say the least. The boss is fantastic, and in the grand, artistic form that we've come to expect from you. My only complaint about the boss is that I've seen it in create mode - in full view - and that in-game camera angle just doesn't do it justice (it truly is beautiful folks!!).

Another excellent production, my friend. You're good. You're **** good.

, hearted and tagged Beautiful.

[AJnKnox]

Ok so you gave me some...it's time to give it back!

So the first time I played it I had had A bad day, and when I came to the scarab with the 2 levers for some reason couldn't figure out what to do...DUH!

So I asked a friend to play but made no comments about what I had done and felt very foolish when he jumped up using the round thing that was lowered after the 1st switch was pulled and made his way over to the second switch...

Now that my red faced portion is over with I will give proper feedback!

Cut scene = Awesome
Lighting = Awesome
Design = Awesome
Story = Awesome
Platforming = Really good
Boss = Awesome
Different endings = Awesome
Secrets = Awesome

I have enjoyed your LBP work since I have know of its exsistance...and this level is no exception! Looks great and plays great. I liked your foray into expanded secret hiding! I enjoyed your use of layers throughout.

When my friend played he found all your secrets but one...I missed 4 but know where 2 were that I missed...I'll be going back to settle that!

I loved that you had a secret hid right at the before the boss...but once on the barge there is no going back...heheheh (Instant replay!) Loved your platform elements too...some nice stuff there.

Keep up the good work and thanks for playing mine!

+ Hearted and Beautiful

Working on formulating ideas now for Queen will let you know when I have broken the seal on Part 5!

[KQuinn94Z]

Quite a few great levels out the past week, and this one of the very best!

The visuals are perfect. Great Lighting, () great material choices and stickers, and a cool dragon.

I loved the gameplay. It just felt like it was built by one of the best in the business, which it was.
5 Stars and a heart. Not much else to say since everything seems covered. Thanks for making this! XD

[dandygandy2704]

I played this last night and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, my internet connection died about midway through the level so I was unable to rate it, but I plan to play it again today and give it 5 stars and a heart.

Anyway, what can I say that hasn't already been said? The visuals were near-perfect, the music fit the theme, there was a great atmosphere made with lighting... (*continues for several minutes*)

I did enjoy the way you handled the introduction. Most people put the player on a conveyor belt and force them to watch an introduction at the speed they want them too, but you just put the words right there for the player to see as they're walking by, admiring the scenery. Right off the bat, I knew I was in for something good.

The ankh-hunting sidequest was pure genius, as well. When I reached the end of the level, I was confident I had gotten them all, only to see I'd missed... three?!? Yet another reason for me to replay. Those ankhs won't know what hit them when I'm done with 'em!

Also, I feel the need to mention your silhouettes of the gods. They were spot-on, as was your understanding of the mythology behind them all. I don't think I've seen the story of Osiris and Set done so well before. If I wasn't already interested in Egyptian mythology, this level would surely have inspired me.

And, finally, by the fact that "Egypt" was a subtitle, am I correct in guessing that this will become a series? Because if so, I'm really looking forward to the next one.

So, like I said before, 5 stars and a heart. Great job, Morgana.

[Morgana25]

Thanks guys for all the kind words Really glad your enjoying it.

The secret at the end was a bit of a sneaky thing on my part. I wanted one up near the barge and that was the most logical place to put it as it's out of camera shot if your not looking for it. It does sort of make me smile that it's one of those, darn, I can't get it now, kind of secrets. I don't get to do that too often.

It is part of a series I'm working on. So the next one with either be Leviathan or Quetzequatl... I'm leaning towards the feathered dragon now and perhaps Leviathan third.... not sure. But yep, there will be more as long as I can get good myths and find the time to make them

[Ungreth•]

Wow! I'm so busy creating that I rarely take time to play, but I'm glad I took the time last night. This level is simply breathtaking, the visual presentation possibly the most atmostpheric I've ever seen on LBP. You've totally mastered the art of "mood lighting" there (I might be asking you for tips in future). You've combined detailed custom backgrounds with the lush egyptian deco to create a rich aesthetic throughout, and it works for me that you've kept gameplay really simple too, allowing players the chance to just sit back, relax and soak up the eye-candy, but with enough interactivity to add an element of peril to the journey. I had no serious technical issues and the whole level flowed smoothly from beginning to end, (except for that bit with the huge glowing ankh...I missed the elevator and had to pop myself up to the checkpoint). The dragon at the end was beautifully crafted and the final set-piece nicely constructed as a whole, but I'm not sure about the glowing red area that warns you of imminent attack, since it detracted from the aesthetic somehow. That's just nitpicking though.

Amazing level, and a well earned 5 stars.

BTW, I don't need feedback in return because ol' Snail's Pace here still hasn't finished his new level. Yeah, just give me a boot up the *** okay?

[dandygandy2704]

It is part of a series I'm working on. So the next one with either be Leviathan or Quetzequatl... I'm leaning towards the feathered dragon now and perhaps Leviathan third.... not sure. But yep, there will be more as long as I can get good myths and find the time to make them

Woohoo! I'm looking forward to whatever you have in store.

Also, congrats on getting spotlighted. You totally deserve it.

[IceMaiden]

Gosh Morgana, this is such a stunning level. Design is beautiful, colours as always are gorgeous and the story is fabulous. The cut scenes are amazing. Fantastic work and congratulations on being spotlighted. Well done, thank you.

Icey

[KQuinn94Z]

It is part of a series I'm working on. So the next one with either be Leviathan or Quetzequatl... I'm leaning towards the feathered dragon now and perhaps Leviathan third.... not sure. But yep, there will be more as long as I can get good myths and find the time to make them

Oh....I really can't wait for either of them. I'm fascinated by South America History and Mythology, with the Mayans, Incas, Aztecs... It's so interesting to me.