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Super Mario Maker |OT| Miyamoto Simulator 2015
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Some pseudo-live commentary:
You always post feedback for people so I feel you deserve some feedback too! Torpedo Ted based level, huh? These things are always annoying to avoid... Placement of the enemies is a tad tough from the very beggining with 2 homing bullets greeting you at the beggining! Then bullets + fish already present a decent challenge, especially for begginers. I'm surprised there are no homing bullets at the secret area, it seemed like a given! Overall, it's a fun level but it feels like all the hazards are the same. I'm not sure how you could mix them up though...
Nice promotional image! SMB airship levels are always cool because of dat music. The rocket looks pretty cool. Nice use of the tiles. Inside of the rocket is interesting, many fire based hazards. None are particularly hard to avoid, so it feels fair. It's kinda weird you introduce Bowser in one part but then you never make us battle him. Felt like a missed opportunity.
Sonic recreation sounds interesting! The part with the circular tracks looks a bit weird, like if the platforms aren't well spaced. I wonder if that has anything to do with how Mario Maker makes things spawn... When working with airship levels you need to be careful with putting stuff too high or too low since the camera's movement can hide them. I skipped a huge part of the level in one of the top sections. Not sure if that was intentional... Fun level though!
EDIT: Lol, almost 30 hours played of SMM so far... Woops.
Would you care to play my new stage Torpedo Ted's Revenge? (B4F2-0000-0050-E8E2) It's not getting a ton of feedback or plays so I'd appreciate it.
You always post feedback for people so I feel you deserve some feedback too! Torpedo Ted based level, huh? These things are always annoying to avoid... Placement of the enemies is a tad tough from the very beggining with 2 homing bullets greeting you at the beggining! Then bullets + fish already present a decent challenge, especially for begginers. I'm surprised there are no homing bullets at the secret area, it seemed like a given! Overall, it's a fun level but it feels like all the hazards are the same. I'm not sure how you could mix them up though...
I also made a promotional image for my little stage.
Nice promotional image! SMB airship levels are always cool because of dat music. The rocket looks pretty cool. Nice use of the tiles. Inside of the rocket is interesting, many fire based hazards. None are particularly hard to avoid, so it feels fair. It's kinda weird you introduce Bowser in one part but then you never make us battle him. Felt like a missed opportunity.
I felt inspired to do another Sonic 2 level, so I tried recreating the Wing Fortress Zone:
Wing Fortress Zone
DFAF-0000-0053-1314
I think it worked out for the most part. The vertical size limitation made me have to squeeze some parts into smaller sections, but I think it worked out for the most part. All but 1 of the shortcuts from the original are able to be taken.
Sonic recreation sounds interesting! The part with the circular tracks looks a bit weird, like if the platforms aren't well spaced. I wonder if that has anything to do with how Mario Maker makes things spawn... When working with airship levels you need to be careful with putting stuff too high or too low since the camera's movement can hide them. I skipped a huge part of the level in one of the top sections. Not sure if that was intentional... Fun level though!
EDIT: Lol, almost 30 hours played of SMM so far... Woops.
rockmanjoe
Member
Thanks for your feedback! I didn't think about adding more challenges since I was a bit concerned the level was getting a bit too long for a 1-1 type level. I'd totally do it on a 1-2 type level though.
Played yours, loved the difficulty! It was just right (challenging but fair). Loved the secret area and that flag ending was awesome xD
It is difficult to make a simple, yet interesting stage. I think the 1-1 challenge may be more difficult than later challenges because everyone wants to add elements that may not belong in a 1-1. My first incarnation contained Mega Bowser.
Also, I'm playing levels arm of anyone wants to post some. Not sure how many I can get through, but I'll give it a go.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Hey, if I have one of those Wii Super Famicom controllers that plugs in like a classic controller, would that work in this game?
Shroom Hopping
5345-0000-0054-0FBD
Just a level based on Mushroom platforms, nothing special. I wanted to make a pretty standard platforming level since the last few were took such a long time to plan out and make. Outside of 1 jump between platforms at the end, this stage is pretty easy.
5345-0000-0054-0FBD
Just a level based on Mushroom platforms, nothing special. I wanted to make a pretty standard platforming level since the last few were took such a long time to plan out and make. Outside of 1 jump between platforms at the end, this stage is pretty easy.
Only four I've made so far:
The Big Boo Switch-Up!
AA8C-0000-0052-99E8
Kuribo's Boot-Bop
4F67-0000-003B-4F4F
Airship Assault
2426-0000-0026-8D09
Spiny Situation
6655-0000-001C-D2C1
Green Mamba
Member
I did this one before my Spiny one, but didn't think it was good enough to share, but here it is anyway. I wanted it to be a really simple level and was thinking of making it a 1-1 submission at the beginning but it ended up way too difficult for that. It's not super interesting, but oh well.
Main Street Bridge
10D5-0000-0050-A1EC
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One thing I want to mention--is it just me or do the Piranha Plants come out of the pipes too slowly? I mean in the sense that it seems to take too long for them to come out for the first time. I seem to remember the Piranha Plants in actual Mario games coming out for the first time right around the time the pipe first appears on screen in order to advertise themselves, but in all the Mario Maker levels I make they seem to exit the pipe after you've long since past them, and it makes them frustrating to use. Maybe it's because I'm using pipes as main platforms more than obstacles.
Main Street Bridge
10D5-0000-0050-A1EC
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One thing I want to mention--is it just me or do the Piranha Plants come out of the pipes too slowly? I mean in the sense that it seems to take too long for them to come out for the first time. I seem to remember the Piranha Plants in actual Mario games coming out for the first time right around the time the pipe first appears on screen in order to advertise themselves, but in all the Mario Maker levels I make they seem to exit the pipe after you've long since past them, and it makes them frustrating to use. Maybe it's because I'm using pipes as main platforms more than obstacles.
friskykillface
Banned
those mario kart stages are really fun haha
best sounds B^)
just got the game today and am loving it but why isn't everything unlocked? I updated the game and restarted it a few times but it is still locked , i used every item too for the first wave
best sounds B^)
just got the game today and am loving it but why isn't everything unlocked? I updated the game and restarted it a few times but it is still locked , i used every item too for the first wave
Submission for the SMM-GAF Community Contest #1
Super Mario 2D World 1-1
8353-0000-0049-66A2
I have tried my hand at making a 1-1 that teaches gameplay, introduces elements in friendly ways and coaxes the player to play around to proceed without telling them what to do.
The concept being if western Mario 2 was a more traditional Mario game that preceded and informed Mario Bros. 3 the same way 3 did for Mario World
Super Mario 2D World 1-1
8353-0000-0049-66A2
I have tried my hand at making a 1-1 that teaches gameplay, introduces elements in friendly ways and coaxes the player to play around to proceed without telling them what to do.
The concept being if western Mario 2 was a more traditional Mario game that preceded and informed Mario Bros. 3 the same way 3 did for Mario World
Idk how you guys are just figuring this stuff out. Did that on my first day. Maybe i just have a seasoned gamers intuition.
I usually play most new games for about 3-4 days after i get them than go back to whatever i feel like. Im definately craving a jump back into this game.
Any chance 100 marios is better stuff now or do i need to look up levels in the filter system.
Alright, I'll be hopping off early because I need to wake up early tomorrow... but it was a great stream, some great levels and specially creative ways to use Thwomps.
And it was pretty fun seeing someone play my level. Sorry about the 2 fuzzy effects though, they really shouldn't have happened.
If anyone saw it in the stream and wants to play it, here it is:
Elfforkusu
Member
I have to say, this thread is a godsend. Started playing some of the levels in the 2nd post, they're all great.
Mario Maker saved.
Mario Maker saved.
I just finished a new level! I spend my whole saturday afternoon working on it 
DON'T JUMP AT ALL!
570D-0000-0054-307D
You can do everything else -Walk, run and duck- and trust me, you're going to use them a lot in this level! Just. Don't. Jump! DON'T I created this level with streamers in mind so they can test their skills and prove to their audience that they are really not jumping at all so it can be a fun watch as well
Difficulty 3/5
Hope you guys can check it out! Thanks!
DON'T JUMP AT ALL!
570D-0000-0054-307D
You can do everything else -Walk, run and duck- and trust me, you're going to use them a lot in this level! Just. Don't. Jump! DON'T I created this level with streamers in mind so they can test their skills and prove to their audience that they are really not jumping at all so it can be a fun watch as well
Difficulty 3/5
Hope you guys can check it out! Thanks!
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
A short mini level about DK Jr. heading home and being scared by boos.
DK Jr. runs home to mommy
2866 0000 0052 C5B1
There's an immature visual gag at the end too
DK Jr. runs home to mommy
2866 0000 0052 C5B1
There's an immature visual gag at the end too
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
Sorry for the late response, but for your called bullshit moments:
I tried to avoid them as much as possible. There is nothing I hate more than some stupid leaps of faith with no certain outcome or things that try to kill you right at the beginning of the stage or something.
The section you described with the three koopas...yeah, it might need more fine-tuning. It wasn't the part where I died the most in my test-runs but that can be linked to me being the creator of the stage. I better go and remove the big fire piranha flower.
It's actually supposed to start hard and get harder as well as being supposed to die a lot to get better by keeping your starting fire flower for as long as possible, but if the player has no indication of where to look for possible supplies it's becoming ugly fast.
Thanks for your critique. Will work on it
EDIT: Here is the new one, will delete the old one:
The Ariship Heist v1.1
Course ID: CD06-0000-0054-5A88
(same image because that part didn't change).
As I said before, it's hard but not unbeatable. You're supposed to "Git gud" by learning from your mistakes. Bullshit moments were taken away, hard moments were left alone or changed slightly, everything's better now!
'Submission for the SMM-GAF Community Contest #1'
Mushroom Kingdom C137
B623-0000-0054-400C
Pacman Fever
(8038-0000-0030-897D)
Difficulty: Normal
Really cool non-standard stage! Doesn't even play like Mario anymore really, but still a lot of fun. You managed to make a level hard while still giving unlimited powerups, and no pits. Good work!
Not just giant shoes but winged shoes? I didn't even realize winged shoes worked differently! This is awesome! Really good stage, secrets are smart, and you don't even need the shoe! If you're skilled you can definitely go without for much of the stage -- maybe not the very end. Definitely recommended, and not just for shoe fans!
Fantastic level designs.
Lava Ghost Zone
ID: E117-0000-0053-2230
Castle/Ghost house themed with multiple paths
I was a little confused where to go at one point, but it was a very cool stage.
I just finished a new level! I spend my whole saturday afternoon working on it
DON'T JUMP AT ALL!
570D-0000-0054-307D
I had to jump, but it is a cool concept.
A short mini level about DK Jr. heading home and being scared by boos.
DK Jr. runs home to mommy
2866 0000 0052 C5B1
There's an immature visual gag at the end too
I really love some of the amiibos in this game. DK was great, and that was quite the gag.
That stage was a lot of fun. It was a bit of bullet hell every now and then, but it was fun.
Great Puma
Member
Can I join in? Until now I've been lurking and enjoying everyone's levels, but now I've finished one of my own:
Beetlemania: 5BF1-0000-0054-382D
Hope you enjoy it!
Some people seem to be very conservative about giving out stars. I pretty much give everyone a star, but i will usually comment if I really like a stage or find something interesting or cool.
Major Marvelous
Neo Member
Thanks for trying it out! With the circular tracks, they are evenly spaced, it's just that sometimes, depending on how fast you go, they spawn weirdly. Same thing was happening with the flames on the tracks in the end.
Also, are you talking about the first section with the vines in the question blocks? If so, that little opening to skip part of the level is supposed to be there. The moving camera is pretty annoying though, I wish you could turn it off.
Thanks again!
We've got to be around 50 by now, if not higher. And we'll probably get the bulk of submissions tomorrow
We should have a star GAF club where we simply heart all our levels of each other. At some point we'll have have to upload slots unlocked. lol
Give me the ID of one of your levels in PM (don't wanna search this thread). I like levels are more "real Mario" like
Can I join in? Until now I've been lurking and enjoying everyone's levels, but now I've finished one of my own:
Beetlemania: 5BF1-0000-0054-382D
Hope you enjoy it!
Fantastic stuff. Finally, someone uses automation for good and not evil. I wouldn't call this stage perfect because some of what you ask the player to do is a bit non-intuitive -- he'll figure it out and come back, don't get me wrong! -- but there's a tremendous sense of spectacle and perhaps false accomplishment (think Sonic going through loop-de-loops, for example) that is underpinned by an expectation of competence on the part of the player. Well crafted and easily recommended. This level just nails the fun factor!
Ok I re-uploaded my level from earlier, taking a few gaf suggestions into account. Not much as changed, but it should be a little easier to tell where to go now.
Adventures in the Sunken City
3F1E-0000-0054-7487
Mario traverses the Underground and discovers an ancient abandoned civilization sunken deep in the magma pools. The platforming is a little more challenging than my other courses, but it shouldn't be too tough for anyone here. Feedback is of course appreciated.
You can find my other courses here:
1-1 Galoomba Hills – My submission for the SMM 1-1 contest (D176-0000-0048-CA3C)
Raiding Rocky's Air Ride (9391-0000-0046-3111)
Trash. Futility. (1723-0000-0040-43B6)
Adventures in the Sunken City
3F1E-0000-0054-7487
Mario traverses the Underground and discovers an ancient abandoned civilization sunken deep in the magma pools. The platforming is a little more challenging than my other courses, but it shouldn't be too tough for anyone here. Feedback is of course appreciated.
You can find my other courses here:
1-1 Galoomba Hills – My submission for the SMM 1-1 contest (D176-0000-0048-CA3C)
Raiding Rocky's Air Ride (9391-0000-0046-3111)
Trash. Futility. (1723-0000-0040-43B6)
March of the Crabs
Member
Been on an SMB kick lately so I've made a few SMB-based levels that I was hoping you guys could check out and give some feedback on!
Wario's Mystery Mansion - 5984-0000-003F-1AA7
My highest rated (only 6 stars but still...) and personal favourite. It's made to feel like a lost level from the Wario Land games rather than a Mario level. You play as Wario (unless you get hit a lot. Then you don't haha) and have to solve some tricky puzzles to try and escape a mysterious mansion.
Wario's Mystery Mansion 2 - 4792-0000-0048-C869
The highly anticipated (by 6 people) sequel to Wario's Mystery Mansion where there's more Wario, more mystery, and more mansion. Some fun tricky puzzles in this one and lots of secrets if you go hunting! Once again, this is styled as a Wario Land level rather than an SMB one!
Super Green Hill Bros. - 4DD7-0000-0051-B845
I started out trying to remake Green Hill Zone Act 1 in SMB form but quickly realized that there's not nearly enough room to fit everything in, so I gave up and instead I just made an SMB level with some areas "inspired" by the classic Sonic level. By "inspired" I mean basically ripped directly but whatever.
Mario Bros: Partners in Grime - B7D1-0000-0048-6830
The wordplay came first and the level came later. Dash through the grimy world of the mushroom kingdom, using doors to switch between Mario on the top half of the level and Luigi on the bottom. Mario fights baddies on top while Luigi does some tricky platforming on the bottom and hits various switches for Mario.
Wario's Quest for Coins - 4EDE-0000-001A-4769
The very first level I made but my most played by far and 2nd highest rated, so maybe Nintendo was onto something when limiting the toolset at the start. No gimmicks here (besides the greedy bastard wanting a bunch of coins so they're EVERYWHERE), just some tricky platforming as some fat yellow guy.
Wario's Mystery Mansion - 5984-0000-003F-1AA7
My highest rated (only 6 stars but still...) and personal favourite. It's made to feel like a lost level from the Wario Land games rather than a Mario level. You play as Wario (unless you get hit a lot. Then you don't haha) and have to solve some tricky puzzles to try and escape a mysterious mansion.
Wario's Mystery Mansion 2 - 4792-0000-0048-C869
The highly anticipated (by 6 people) sequel to Wario's Mystery Mansion where there's more Wario, more mystery, and more mansion. Some fun tricky puzzles in this one and lots of secrets if you go hunting! Once again, this is styled as a Wario Land level rather than an SMB one!
Super Green Hill Bros. - 4DD7-0000-0051-B845
I started out trying to remake Green Hill Zone Act 1 in SMB form but quickly realized that there's not nearly enough room to fit everything in, so I gave up and instead I just made an SMB level with some areas "inspired" by the classic Sonic level. By "inspired" I mean basically ripped directly but whatever.
Mario Bros: Partners in Grime - B7D1-0000-0048-6830
The wordplay came first and the level came later. Dash through the grimy world of the mushroom kingdom, using doors to switch between Mario on the top half of the level and Luigi on the bottom. Mario fights baddies on top while Luigi does some tricky platforming on the bottom and hits various switches for Mario.
Wario's Quest for Coins - 4EDE-0000-001A-4769
The very first level I made but my most played by far and 2nd highest rated, so maybe Nintendo was onto something when limiting the toolset at the start. No gimmicks here (besides the greedy bastard wanting a bunch of coins so they're EVERYWHERE), just some tricky platforming as some fat yellow guy.
Belgian Dude
Member
Since my Capitan Todd level was received pretty positively I decided to try my hand at two more with different concepts. Would love some more feedback on them as well!
Capitan Todd reaches the catacombs! Can he avoid spiky thwomps, spiky enemies and get all 100 coins and 3 hidden 1-up mushrooms? His hefty backpack is full of treasure and he can't jump!
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 2 (DON'T JUMP!)
8974-0000-0054-5096
Capitan Todd takes it to the skies! Oh, well, not really, but since he can't jump, even the smallest of platforms turns into the dauntest of trials! Can you lead Capitan Todd through a series of unstable platforms, find the 100 coins and find the 3 hidden 1-up mushrooms?
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 3 (DON'T JUMP!)
4CCD-0000-0054-D224
And, if you missed the first adventures of Capitan Todd:
Can you lead Capitan Todd through the dangers of the world? With his sturdy backpack, he cannot jump - and it's up to you to figure out how to lead him across the dastardly perils he will find! For an added challenge, find the 3 1-Up Mushrooms and the 100 coins scattered across the level - but remember, you can't jump - get your finger out of that darn A button!
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 1 (Don't Jump!)
2915-0000-0049-1B14
Capitan Todd reaches the catacombs! Can he avoid spiky thwomps, spiky enemies and get all 100 coins and 3 hidden 1-up mushrooms? His hefty backpack is full of treasure and he can't jump!
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 2 (DON'T JUMP!)
8974-0000-0054-5096
Capitan Todd takes it to the skies! Oh, well, not really, but since he can't jump, even the smallest of platforms turns into the dauntest of trials! Can you lead Capitan Todd through a series of unstable platforms, find the 100 coins and find the 3 hidden 1-up mushrooms?
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 3 (DON'T JUMP!)
4CCD-0000-0054-D224
And, if you missed the first adventures of Capitan Todd:
Can you lead Capitan Todd through the dangers of the world? With his sturdy backpack, he cannot jump - and it's up to you to figure out how to lead him across the dastardly perils he will find! For an added challenge, find the 3 1-Up Mushrooms and the 100 coins scattered across the level - but remember, you can't jump - get your finger out of that darn A button!
Capitan Todd - Lvl. 1 (Don't Jump!)
2915-0000-0049-1B14
Crimson Streak
Member
If I upload a course, is there an option to prevent people from downloading it?
I'm making a course with many hidden secrets including an eshop code as prize for people that find it, but it would be useless to do that if someone can just see everything through the editor.
btw these are some nice levels. Would like to see them in the 100 man challenge rotation but that would be too good to be true.
I'm making a course with many hidden secrets including an eshop code as prize for people that find it, but it would be useless to do that if someone can just see everything through the editor.
btw these are some nice levels. Would like to see them in the 100 man challenge rotation but that would be too good to be true.
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
There's no option to restrict downloading courses.
Crimson Streak
Member
Ok thanks. I'll just find another way to weave it in my level without being too obvious.
yeeeeeeeah, gimme that sweet todd.
EDIT: Unless I messed up, I think captain todd lvl 3 has a part at the very end where you can get stuck and have to restart (as long as you're following the no jump rule). Don't know if that was intentional, or if I was just dumb and couldn't figure my way out, but I figured I'd let you know.
March of the Crabs
Member
These sound awesome! Great idea for a level gimmick. Can't wait to check these out tomorrow.
Great Puma
Member
Oh man, thanks! It was hard to guess how somebody new would approach the stage, or just how tricky some parts would be. I'm glad you weren't deterred!
Let's end the discussion on Donkey Kong Country 2 vs Super Mario World for best platformer.
Have the best of both worlds.
http://www.mariomakerhub.com/levels/511/dkc2-pirate-panic
Have the best of both worlds.
http://www.mariomakerhub.com/levels/511/dkc2-pirate-panic
I can't help but feel there's going to be a skew towards earlier entries when people start to fizzle out around entry number twenty or thirty.
Piston Hyundai
Member
oh god the level editor's block is settling in
the well's running dry
the well's running dry
