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[LittleBigSnooth]

MM may not have implemented this feature, however you can add a message at the start of the level that says "This level was intended for 1 Player! This might limit the amount of boos you get because you told them in advance. As far as I can remember. Go to TOOLS BAG >>> LAST PAGE >>> 1 PLAYER ONLY. This sets a message that comes up when the player clicks the level. It's a start anyway

[DarkDedede]

MM may not have implemented this feature, however you can add a message at the start of the level that says "This level was intended for 1 Player! This might limit the amount of boos you get because you told them in advance. As far as I can remember. Go to TOOLS BAG >>> LAST PAGE >>> 1 PLAYER ONLY. This sets a message that comes up when the player clicks the level. It's a start anyway

I see. Thank you for letting us know. This would be good. I would assume that if this messages is a feature in the game, it would display in the language that the player has set. Any player that may not know English would get fair warning, as well.

[mikemichaelmic]

I see. Thank you for letting us know. This would be good. I would assume that if this messages is a feature in the game, it would display in the language that the player has set. Any player that may not know English would get fair warning, as well.

Oh yea, I forgot about that feature! Sweet, this is perfect. Im'a add that as soon as I publish the updated DEMO.

[Nightout546]

Can you review my level

Level Name: TRON Bomb Survival
PSN: OUTCAST-Hawx

This is nothing but a bomb survival, i wanted to make one because i saw there wasn't really a good TRON bomb survival out there, so i did my best to make it (Without the level overheating) I hope you like it. Please enjoy.

[tripple_sss•]

I'm so glad you came back. Since it looks like youre back in action, I'd love for you to give my latest level a review. It has been given honourable mention in LBPCentral's community spotlight #79. I also wanted to point out that you were the first to review my first level request.
This level has everything a platform has to offer with a boss-fight at the end. Well enough said , here it is and thanx in advance

http://lbp.me/v/948w-1

[DarkDedede]

Just a word of advice. When you are introducing your level, you really shouldn't introduce your work as "nothing special." It really doesn't put the design in a good light, if even the designer isn't thrilled with it.

[Nightout546]

Just a word of advice. When you are introducing your level, you really shouldn't introduce your work as "nothing special." It really doesn't put the design in a good light, if even the designer isn't thrilled with it.

Thanks i'll remember that.

[DarkDedede]

Good. You should always be proud of the work that you present. I look forward to reviewing your work.

[Robmandx]

Hey could you review my level:
My Dad The Lame Superhero

[DarkDedede]

Hey all,

Sorry that I've slowed with getting the reviews done. I've working on a super secret project, and it's taken up most of my time. I'll get more reviews up soon.

[DarkDedede]

Space Vesel 8212 Destinations gone by... by celsus


Let me out!

CATEGORY: Story
DIFFICULTY: Confusing
Last Updated: 30/Oct/2011

PRIZES:
[spoiler]Gassy tornado looking thing[/spoiler]

Summary:

This level made me bitter, and gave me a headache. Maybe I already had a headache? I’m not sure, but this level didn’t help. I was planning on doing something special for my 50th review on LBPCentral, but this level just made SackNun cry. I even bumped this level up, so it would be my 50th. I’m allowed to be bitter, right? If only there were some leprechauns around. Unfortunately, SackNun got to them first.

One of the biggest problems with this level is that I couldn’t see my avatar half the time. A good portion of the level had material in front of the player. Since all material in LBP2 casts solid shadows, even fences, this made everything much too dark. Then there was the dark corridor of stairs. Yeah, I wasn’t too thrilled with that either. I suppose it was my fault for wearing a red outfit in a predominantly red level, but that shouldn’t matter.

Now one could argue that there are plenty of special effects and cinematic type stuff that is super neat to look at. I was told once that if the viewer is more impressed with the techniques, instead of the overall design, then fire the designer. Special effects and techniques are supposed to support the design, not be the design.

Strengths:

• Transforming vehicle is fun
• Cinematic stuff
• Gassy tornado looking thing

Weaknesses:

• No direction
• What was I doing again?
• I can’t see.
• Falling through the floor
• Dark corridor of stairs

Nitpicks:

• Repetitive music is grating on the nerves
• Spelling error

Ack! Let me out!

Ratings:

Concept/Originality: 3/5 ★★★

Gameplay/Implementation: 2/5 ★★

Level Design/Communication: 2/5 ★★

Aesthetic/Presentation: 2/5 ★★

Ratings Explanation & Tips

OVERALL SCORE: 2/5 ★★ No comment.

[Level not hearted/Author not hearted]

Suggestions

• Give the player the chance to display the text hints again, for reference. Once just isn’t enough. It will make the player bitter, and leave your level for good. Think of the leprechauns.
• Make the desired path clear. I spent too much time muddling, and half the time I just fell through the floor. Plus, all that stuff in front was just too distracting.
• Make sure the player can’t go where they shouldn’t. Falling through the floor should be left to the really bad Sonic games.
• I would consider changing the music. Perhaps change it in various areas as the mood changes.
• Try to change up the materials to make the level a little less monochromatic. One type of material just isn’t enough.

Gassy tornado thing, take me away!

[Sackpapoi]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad it was fun. I was worried it would be too hard and wouldn't work. I understand a lot of your points, and I'll try to get to them as quickly as I can. However, I get a lot of statements about the kind of bland background. What can I do to improve it? I tried stickers, but that didn't seem to work very well.

[DarkDedede]

I'd say do some analysis of other levels. Pay extra attention to what the designers to to add personality to the visual experience, and make the design more engaging. Take notes, and keep your eyes open to techniques that they use to make their level more interesting to look at. I would start by looking at MM's own levels. They have lots of stuff going on, besides just what they player needs to do. It's really up to you to decide how you are going to improve your own design. It's good that you are experimenting. Keep it up.

[DarkDedede]

Space Vessel 8212: Centuries Adrift by Celsus


Broke stuff

CATEGORY: Story
DIFFICULTY: N/A
Last Updated: 09/Apr/2012

PRIZES:
[spoiler][/spoiler]

Summary:

I’m confused. From what I’ve read of this individuals reviews, I really don’t see how the design choices in this level don’t, at the very least, annoy him. Long to short story, this level isn’t very user friendly. Perhaps it would do him good if he looked at his designs from the eyes of his audience. All the overly complicated controls may work fine for him. Of course, that’s because he’s the one that designed it. Anyone else is going to look at the control scheme, and realize that it only takes three buttons to leave that mess behind them. Harsh, maybe, but more often than not, it’s the truth.

Strengths:

• The music was fun, until it got annoying.

Weaknesses:

• Too much reading, all at once.
• Mounds of text hinders direction

Nitpicks:

• Glowing thin type annoys me
• Six lines of timed text is hard to read
• Timed text annoys me
• Too much plasma gave me a headache

Meteors, or something like that (I think)

Ratings:

Ratings Explanation & Tips

[Level not hearted/Author not hearted]

Suggestions

• Try to make it a habit to limit your text to only three lines, especially if the text is only displayed for a set period of time. It makes it much easier to read.
• Make the “how-to” section optional, or skippable. You may also want to consider making the directions to magic mouth test fields. White on black is easier to notice. I really didn’t notice the directions at the bottom until a good portion of it was gone.
• Make sure that your controls are simple and easy to understand. Anything overly complicated will confuse and frustrate the player, especially those with a headache or little patience. Plus, easy controls and tasks are easy to test (ideally).
• Try to preempt the player breaking your design. I had to restart a couple times, because I broke the controls somehow. I shouldn’t have to restart a level that I am reviewing, because I broke the design.
• After the recharge bit at the beginning, you may want to consider automatically ejecting the player, after they are done recharging.

Stuff broke

[celsus]

Lol, thanks for the review...my levels are not for the most part simple playthrough and a bit too much reading. I know that is a weakness...and I know the noob would not be a fan of my levels because of that. But it really good to have feedback. And while I know effects alone do not make a good movie...ie the new Starwars, Treks,most anything on SyFy, and Transformers...I love to make a design a bit too much at times.

p.s. I may also need to think about making it a bit less "I'm lost" in the level feeling. The player is supposed to be completely lost and helpless...which I could quicly loose if I add much of anything to say this way.