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Super Mario Maker |OT| Miyamoto Simulator 2015
- Thread starter daydream
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What's the point? This is one already.
Nice work I really enjoyed both of these. Some nice details like the piranha plant popping out of the pipe to block path to the blocks in the underwater one.
I didnt even notice the first skull plaform on Across The River until my 5th play, but i felt more comfortable not using it anyway
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woopWOOP
Member
Almost completed the expert challenge yesterday, until the final stage drained my remaining 24 lives. It was some crazy Captain Falcon obstacle course with effects all over the place. Was smiling the whole way through so it wasn't too bad. Gonna try and beat that course first before I try the challenge again.
I've found that the boatload of Japanese stages that just spam stuff randomly are the easiest to complete. You can usually cheese those one way or another, instead of that precision platforming stage stuff that Diffense posted for example.
I've found that the boatload of Japanese stages that just spam stuff randomly are the easiest to complete. You can usually cheese those one way or another, instead of that precision platforming stage stuff that Diffense posted for example.
GustyGardner
Member
Definitely more interesting now. The main problem it has now is that there is no reward for going off the path in the maze to the left. Most players will miss that area because they just go right and towards the end. You should add a fire flower or cape there so that the player feels rewarded for going off the path and getting past the threats you laid out. Hope this helps
DryvBy
Member
To separate discussion and sharing levels.
Thanks very much for the feedback.
The skull platforms were initially placed in a more unforgiving manner, which resulted in the player, more often than not, jumping into the spikes (and falling into the lava). I felt this was a bit too much and changed it accordingly.The buzzy beetle I totally forgot to remove. It was supposed to be timed so it falls onto the skull platform as it's passing by. Oops
The Thwomp army definitely could be trimmed down.Thanks again!
Nice work I really enjoyed both of these. Some nice details like the piranha plant popping out of the pipe to block path to the blocks in the underwater one.
I didnt even notice the first skull plaform on Across The River until my 5th play, but i felt more comfortable not using it anyway
I appreciate you taking the time to play it. Cheers!
Made some changes to the level:
- Removed the hardest path, replaced with a bonus area
- Added one of the challenges of the hardest path as a controlled example at the end of the level. The same concept will be used in the follow up level
- Moved some trees around so players can actually see the springboards
New Code is : DEAD-000-0022-5F5A
Also.. wtf DEAD?
Okay, so after receiving complaints that my levels were too cryptic/ difficult... I decided to make a new one with much better difficulty. I'm extremely proud of this one, but I want to see what you guys think of it. I'd like as much constructive input. The boss fight at the end can be tough, but it's got some tricks to it that I tried to make obvious. Give me a star if you like it, also when you give critique post a stage you'd like me to analyze in return.
Assault on Goomba Factory
CF0E-0000-0022-6B6D
Assault on Goomba Factory
CF0E-0000-0022-6B6D
Nocturnowl
Member
This needs more love, perfect use of Shy Guy, neat little ghost house stage to boot.
chaobreaker
Member
Uploaded my first level. I tried not making it bullshit hard but still requires precision controls so try to take it slowly.
Flappy Mario (SMB Edition)
A044-0000-0022-71F4
Flappy Mario (SMB Edition)
A044-0000-0022-71F4
gate stormer
Member
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
As someone just jumping in, I'd appreciate that, especially if you compiled some better levels into the OP
Got stuck on the second area lol. There is an open spot in the ceiling that you cant come back from.
DryvBy
Member
As someone just jumping in, I'd appreciate that, especially if you compiled some better levels into the OP
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=178499291#post178499291
Done.
Mannn, FUCK that! Lol I'm pretty good at Mario but some of these levels are like... Damn.
I just got the game late last night but what I've played of it it's brilliant. I'll play some GAF stages over the weekend. Can't wait!
CharminUltra
Member
At this point I just avoid hitting ? Blocks at all unless absolutely necessary. 4/5 times they just contain enemies anyway. Expert 100 Mario challenge has been a breeze ever since I started doing this.
That's out of this world.
wild wild rice
Member
I hear you, but I think that's kind of what the whole game is about. How much discussion is there going to be if we aren't discussing the levels people are making?
TearYouAsunder
Neo Member
Precarious Approach
68D6-0000-0022-7B18
Would appreciate if some of the faithful would attempt my first level. The focus is on conveyor belts and ripsaws. Decent challenge but nothing impossible.
68D6-0000-0022-7B18
Would appreciate if some of the faithful would attempt my first level. The focus is on conveyor belts and ripsaws. Decent challenge but nothing impossible.
But did you finish it?
Im still on it! Died at bowser
LostComplex
Neo Member
Only a few people have tried out my levels. Would appreciate some feedback!
Level Name: A Koopa's Journey
Game Style: NSMB Wii U
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Brief Description: You have to aid the koopa on its journey to the end, so that it can then help you beat the level. But be careful with what you hit and don't hit, as it can either help the koopa advance or get it stuck. Don't take your eyes off the koopa or it will despawn.
Code: D988-0000-001B-D37B
Level Name: Leaps of Faith
Game Style: NSMB Wii U
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Brief Description: Accurate long jumping is needed in this level. Pretty short though.
Code: F1E8-0000-001C-FC0E
Level Name: A Koopa's Journey
Game Style: NSMB Wii U
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Brief Description: You have to aid the koopa on its journey to the end, so that it can then help you beat the level. But be careful with what you hit and don't hit, as it can either help the koopa advance or get it stuck. Don't take your eyes off the koopa or it will despawn.
Code: D988-0000-001B-D37B
Level Name: Leaps of Faith
Game Style: NSMB Wii U
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Brief Description: Accurate long jumping is needed in this level. Pretty short though.
Code: F1E8-0000-001C-FC0E
DryvBy
Member
I've been discussing how to build certain things or how to get certain things working with a friend. I think there's some general confusion on certain things which is perfect for OT. :/
Yeah, I tried to make it easier... but Bowser is HARD in the clown car.
GustyGardner
Member
Very nice. I'm a big fan of vertical levels and you did a great job of capturing the feeling of upwards progress with the pipes. None of the hazards felt too unfair but in the three runs I did of the stage I got hit in the room with the firebars and munchers. The puzzles with the bob-ombs were a nice touch although (stop me if I'm sounding too evil) I would liked to have seen a hurry system in place for that section too
. The hurry systems were well implemented with the fireball one going at a slower pace to get the player used to the concept and the blades actually going fast enough to be a real threat. I also loved the finale with both the fireballs and the blades chasing you. In the Bowser fight room, one of the winged fireballs moved right to where the fire flower spawned, forcing me to forgo it and eventually killing me as well. This might have just been an unlucky path that fireball decided to take however. Overall, just a very fun level that made good use of the limited verticality Mario Maker actually has (this is an actual problem I have with the game.)Koopa's Journey is cute, but it's a little hard. I think the enemy placement is kinda rough and the cavern in the beginning is hard to get into as big Mario. I didn't finish this one because the koopa kept getting stuck when I hit one of the blocks because he wouldn't get on the trampoline. If the start of the level wasn't tedious I'd probably have gone back and finished it. You should start out with the koopa right away, in my opinion. If you remake the course I'd definitely try it again!
I love the idea!Testing them now. Will leave feedback here.
Leaps of Faith
The falling Spinies pissed me off. Haha. I like the concept of the timing long jumps, though! Beat it, too.
Very nice. I'm a big fan of vertical levels and you did a great job of capturing the feeling of upwards progress with the pipes. None of the hazards felt too unfair but in the three runs I did of the stage I got hit in the room with the firebars and munchers. The puzzles with the bob-ombs were a nice touch although (stop me if I'm sounding too evil) I would liked to have seen a hurry system in place for that section too
Hurry systems alternates, that's because the bob-omb section hasn't one. Anyway, it can be a pain sometimes to break the blocks with them, so I think it works well. Also the last fireball you mention was worse before, so now it's a pain but can be avoided if careful
Great review, thanks!
OK, honest feedback, I think this level has a fatal flaw: the ceiling. The ice blocks do a lot to restrict movement right off the bat, and so does the hazard-heavy level design (including Bowser who literally makes you freeze in place if you let him!) This is fine, but the challenge should come from things the player can control, and banging your head off the ceiling while avoiding things struck me as arbitrary. Mario levels allow for this great freedom of movement, and even difficult levels should remember that. The worst thing about the ceiling is since it's so tight on small Mario, going into the bonus room is pointless because getting big makes you more likely to fall in the lava. Also a pet peeve, but the first fireball feels like a beginner's trap more than a well placed hazard: Mario games are about jumping, and the first one should be free, I think.
With that said there's a lot to like. The puzzle room itself is inspired, tough and fun. The ice blocks themselves are well laid out and at many times you've gone out of your way to make the jumps quite fair. Conceptually, I like the level too: not just the combo of fire and ice, but also the tetrominoes as platforms, the beetles as hazards and the use of small platforms in a Bowser stage. At the end of the day I just thought it was too hard (I did beat it) which makes me concerned about constantly playing super-hard levels given so many people here said your level was well balanced!
Anyway, I hope you keep up the good work. I'm definitely interested in what you do next.
Holy crap at the double Yoshi jump.
Finally!
It took me 3 tries to realize how to properly use the bonus star + p switch to make a run on the 3rd area of the stage. However the p switch doesnt last long enough so I just felt to the lower area every time. You may want to make the path to take the star shorter, so we have more time on the p switch for the third area.
The area vs bowser gets too crowded at times, if the players are not clearing the floor with fire flower constantly, they will get overwhelmed pretty easily, bowser can push them towards the goombas hitboxes making them lose the Fire Flower, Bowser can sometimes block the path to the next fire flower making it even harder. Consider making a small pit so the goombas can die, that's the hardest part of the fight imo. You may even be able to add more pipes that spawn goombas if you add the small pit, so it's a constant stream of goomba instead of sometimes nothing, sometimes a pool of death.
Smashkirby
Member
Find Your Way!
836F-0000-001D-039B
This is my first level that I made and my theme for it was a level which isn't too hard overall but more about how each player playing it has a different experience.
Hidden items in blocks open up shortcuts which all lead to this broken ship underground which is going to be the theme of my next level. Anyway, Have fun!
836F-0000-001D-039B
This is my first level that I made and my theme for it was a level which isn't too hard overall but more about how each player playing it has a different experience.
Hidden items in blocks open up shortcuts which all lead to this broken ship underground which is going to be the theme of my next level. Anyway, Have fun!
GustyGardens
Banned
There's a little treat if you find your way in to the manual and enter Key Code 1309.
TheMoon
Member
Incitemaybe
Member
Has anyone had their upload limit expanded past 10? How many starred levels did it take?
How many do you get to have uploaded ultimately?
How many do you get to have uploaded ultimately?
Wyndstryker
Member
It's sad when my biggest waste of time level is my most popular level
How do you know that? Usually you know how many people played your level and how many people completed your level to the end of it.
Oh God what.
Incitemaybe
Member
This game.
I had no idea I wanted to make Mario levels as much as I do.
Sure I toyed around with Lunar Magic a little back in the day like I'm sure most people did, but this just makes it all so easy, and quick, and there's no saving the rom loading the rom getting to the level etc, you just click play and you're there.
Nintendo has outdone themselves.
I had no idea I wanted to make Mario levels as much as I do.
Sure I toyed around with Lunar Magic a little back in the day like I'm sure most people did, but this just makes it all so easy, and quick, and there's no saving the rom loading the rom getting to the level etc, you just click play and you're there.
Nintendo has outdone themselves.