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Super Mario Maker |OT| Miyamoto Simulator 2015
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You should still give stars lol. If it's well made, you'll help them have a higher upload.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Disco Inferno - (D519-0000-0043-F3F0)
I'm going to attempt a vertical level later. Hopefully it turns out well. x:
Thank you, spin jumps are completely optional though, it's 100% beatable without them since there are multiple paths. Thanks for the feedback too, I will definitely refine the course even further.
I gave one out to some Lisa girl who made a level which didn't make me question what i'm doing with my life.
As Arin (Egoraptor) said in Game Grumps Sonic '06 Episode 20:
Awesome! Thank you!
I tried to add a little story to this level.
The Goombas are starving. As a last resort they have captured all the Buzzy Beetles and are processing their meat and shells. Can you save Buzzy Beetle from extinction, or will you save yourself?
BUZZY BEETLE MEAT FACTORY
DD92-0000-0043-DCBD
The Goombas are starving. As a last resort they have captured all the Buzzy Beetles and are processing their meat and shells. Can you save Buzzy Beetle from extinction, or will you save yourself?
BUZZY BEETLE MEAT FACTORY
DD92-0000-0043-DCBD
Sseklebeast
Member
Wow, I managed to beat it. It was a very tough trek but I thought you made a creative level. Constant danger around every corner, the hammer bros. in the beginning really gave me a hard time. I gave you a star.
Played some Gaffer levels this evening, here's my feedback. Starred all of them, because good manners.
Very decent level, never unfair, the challenge felt at the right level, it was enjoyable throughout. Mixed up the core idea to a good degree and didn't outstay its welcome. Didn't exactly blow my mind, but no real criticisms. A perfectly solid effort.
I liked this level from the silly name alone, but it was a lot of fun to play as well. Again, solidly enjoyable throughout, my only criticism would be to line up the bridge you land on in the first underground area with the cliff it leads to. I assumed there might be a secret below it, in the area with the chomp on the rail, and went down to check, subsequently getting stuck and having to start again. Otherwise, good fun.
Alright level, no real challenge and navigating the various passageways felt constricted and overly controlled. I didn't feel as though I was interacting with much of the level so much as just following it to the end, though the multiple paths alleviate this slightly. Could do with a few more enemies and a bit more freedom for the player. No outright problems per se, just lacked any spark.
Really enjoyed this, it was well-designed, moderately challenging and the placement of the first subworld pipe is appreciably fiendish - I found it when I completely mistimed a jump. There's one instance of a thwomp falling from off-screen above, but you signpost it with the blocks on the ground, so not really a problem, even if it could maybe be refined. The ending with multiple dry bones jumps was great. Nicely done, even if I wouldn't call it 'brutally' hard. Moderate difficulty (World 4 or 5 level) at most.
This was really entertaining. The Wiggler Clownships would sometimes annoy me, but never in an unfair way. The level of challenge was good and the boss fight was very inventive, reasonably quick and a lot of fun.
was clever and hit the right level of subtlety, neither too vague nor too obviously signposted, just right to catch the eye of anyone paying attention. Inventive and fun with well-balanced difficulty. Good stuff.
Played your Bowser's Final Stand level. Started out really enjoyable, the mini-maze to hit the P-Block was neat and not too difficult to work out what needed to be done. Unfortunately, five boss fights is ridiculously over the top, especially considering the relative lack of decent power-ups (put one before Bowser Jr Fight 2 - the Thwomp jumping section is fair, but difficult). Had the level ended after Bowser Jr Fight 3, I'd have been perfectly happy. Instead it went on and on, and by the time I died after the fourth Bowser Jr fight (in the clownship), I gave up out of frustration, making this the only level I didn't complete. I like the idea you used for the last Bowser fight (I looked at it on the map), but there definitely shouldn't be more than three boss fights total. Also, the red cannon firing the koopas in Bowser Jr 3 killed me more times than Bowser Jr, which got old very quickly indeed as it fires right into the middle of the arena, where you're most likely to be standing given the gaps in the floor and nature of BowJu's attacks. The idea behind the level is great, but it needs some serious cutting (and I say that as someone who makes long levels myself). My advice would be to prevent the player from ending Battle 1 prematurely with the star, then go to Battle 4, then Bowser. Maybe make the Thwomp jump section a little easier too, since in a level this long, the idea (for me, anyway) should be to demand a consistently solid level of performance from the player without throwing big spikes at them. Love the idea, execution needs work.
I'm not sure you need to make this a lot easier, but right now it is more frustrating than fun. It's a good technical challenge, but you could, for instance, lower the second jump to be less demanding (the trampolines are fiddly to begin with) and maybe have a few more moderately difficult challenges thereafter. The one with the rising platforms and the moles is a good example of a fair, well executed challenge based around the level's core ideas. Having to try the same jump over and over again because you always hit half an inch below the top of the platform you were aiming for gets irritating quickly. As I said, decent technical challenge, but not exactly enjoyable in its present state.
Good, solid level. Not too difficult, about the right length, never unfair. I liked the goombas completing the staircase at the end. No particularly strong notes, either positive or negative, but a perfectly functional level with a decent amount of variety for its short-ish length.
shameless reposting my level from earlier
I tired to make a traditional mario so theres some serects and fun stuff, alongside platforming challenges
I'm pretty pleased with it for the most part, I just wish i had more room to work with.
Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated thanks.
Very decent level, never unfair, the challenge felt at the right level, it was enjoyable throughout. Mixed up the core idea to a good degree and didn't outstay its welcome. Didn't exactly blow my mind, but no real criticisms. A perfectly solid effort.
I liked this level from the silly name alone, but it was a lot of fun to play as well. Again, solidly enjoyable throughout, my only criticism would be to line up the bridge you land on in the first underground area with the cliff it leads to. I assumed there might be a secret below it, in the area with the chomp on the rail, and went down to check, subsequently getting stuck and having to start again. Otherwise, good fun.
Alright level, no real challenge and navigating the various passageways felt constricted and overly controlled. I didn't feel as though I was interacting with much of the level so much as just following it to the end, though the multiple paths alleviate this slightly. Could do with a few more enemies and a bit more freedom for the player. No outright problems per se, just lacked any spark.
Name:Thwomp Mines
Tileset: SMW/Caves
Difficulty: 5/10
Code: C77F-0000-0042-3484
Would really love some people to try this out. It's my first time not making a brutally hard level! Let me know what you think
Really enjoyed this, it was well-designed, moderately challenging and the placement of the first subworld pipe is appreciably fiendish - I found it when I completely mistimed a jump. There's one instance of a thwomp falling from off-screen above, but you signpost it with the blocks on the ground, so not really a problem, even if it could maybe be refined. The ending with multiple dry bones jumps was great. Nicely done, even if I wouldn't call it 'brutally' hard. Moderate difficulty (World 4 or 5 level) at most.
This was really entertaining. The Wiggler Clownships would sometimes annoy me, but never in an unfair way. The level of challenge was good and the boss fight was very inventive, reasonably quick and a lot of fun.
The placement of the invisible block beforehand
Sölf;179013892 said:
Played your Bowser's Final Stand level. Started out really enjoyable, the mini-maze to hit the P-Block was neat and not too difficult to work out what needed to be done. Unfortunately, five boss fights is ridiculously over the top, especially considering the relative lack of decent power-ups (put one before Bowser Jr Fight 2 - the Thwomp jumping section is fair, but difficult). Had the level ended after Bowser Jr Fight 3, I'd have been perfectly happy. Instead it went on and on, and by the time I died after the fourth Bowser Jr fight (in the clownship), I gave up out of frustration, making this the only level I didn't complete. I like the idea you used for the last Bowser fight (I looked at it on the map), but there definitely shouldn't be more than three boss fights total. Also, the red cannon firing the koopas in Bowser Jr 3 killed me more times than Bowser Jr, which got old very quickly indeed as it fires right into the middle of the arena, where you're most likely to be standing given the gaps in the floor and nature of BowJu's attacks. The idea behind the level is great, but it needs some serious cutting (and I say that as someone who makes long levels myself). My advice would be to prevent the player from ending Battle 1 prematurely with the star, then go to Battle 4, then Bowser. Maybe make the Thwomp jump section a little easier too, since in a level this long, the idea (for me, anyway) should be to demand a consistently solid level of performance from the player without throwing big spikes at them. Love the idea, execution needs work.
I'm not sure you need to make this a lot easier, but right now it is more frustrating than fun. It's a good technical challenge, but you could, for instance, lower the second jump to be less demanding (the trampolines are fiddly to begin with) and maybe have a few more moderately difficult challenges thereafter. The one with the rising platforms and the moles is a good example of a fair, well executed challenge based around the level's core ideas. Having to try the same jump over and over again because you always hit half an inch below the top of the platform you were aiming for gets irritating quickly. As I said, decent technical challenge, but not exactly enjoyable in its present state.
This will be my second level, GoombaZone.com.
Pretty simple level, goomba themed. Getting used to the mechanics of the game. Would love some feedback!
B3E3-0000-0042-5499
Good, solid level. Not too difficult, about the right length, never unfair. I liked the goombas completing the staircase at the end. No particularly strong notes, either positive or negative, but a perfectly functional level with a decent amount of variety for its short-ish length.
Ok, I spend a good chunk of the day to create my new level. It is called "A day at the mushroom zoo"
It is my first level with Lakitus and there for it can be hard because of the randomness of these. I had the idea to make it a fair level through putting the player in somehow the creators perspective. This is archieved by showing the player any harm (enemies, spikes) a lot of time before they can be harmful in a theme and story compatible way. There are enough Mushrooms to beat it, but normally it will take a few tries. Of course there are three hidden 1 ups for an extra challenge.
Ths is also my first level with somewhat a story told through the level. Any feedback is welcome and much appreciated.
998F-0000-0044-0CFC (A day a the mushroom zoo)
It is my first level with Lakitus and there for it can be hard because of the randomness of these. I had the idea to make it a fair level through putting the player in somehow the creators perspective. This is archieved by showing the player any harm (enemies, spikes) a lot of time before they can be harmful in a theme and story compatible way. There are enough Mushrooms to beat it, but normally it will take a few tries. Of course there are three hidden 1 ups for an extra challenge.
Ths is also my first level with somewhat a story told through the level. Any feedback is welcome and much appreciated.
998F-0000-0044-0CFC (A day a the mushroom zoo)
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I'll be streaming again at about 9PM Eastern or so. Post a code for a level and I'll stream it. One code per GAFfer. It can be for your stage or someone else's stage of your choice. Just quote this post with the code so that I can easily see it. First come, first served.
In the meantime, you could also give my first stage a try:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=179036060&postcount=7614
In the meantime, you could also give my first stage a try:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=179036060&postcount=7614
UncleSporky
Member
Snow Cone Summit
D81E-0000-0044-070C
This is intended to be a fairly standard Mario 3 ice level, but when you reach the end there is a little musical section.
I don't expect it will be as popular as my other levels, I think it might end up being a little too difficult. Guess I will see.
I've also learned something: even if you are extremely careful to block off all the green hill tiles in the background of your level, because you're making an ice level and you don't want any green showing, the level map preview will still show those green hills, because it doesn't draw them accurate to how they are in the actual level. The level itself is correct as I designed it though.
D81E-0000-0044-070C
This is intended to be a fairly standard Mario 3 ice level, but when you reach the end there is a little musical section.
I don't expect it will be as popular as my other levels, I think it might end up being a little too difficult. Guess I will see.
I've also learned something: even if you are extremely careful to block off all the green hill tiles in the background of your level, because you're making an ice level and you don't want any green showing, the level map preview will still show those green hills, because it doesn't draw them accurate to how they are in the actual level. The level itself is correct as I designed it though.
TheBaldEmperor
Member
UncleSporky
Member
I will play your stage right now.
I would love if you gave my stage "Show your Flow" a shot in your stream
5321-0000-002E-3989
Exotoro
Member
Assembly Line Level
390B-0000-0039-E512
Kind of hard. The level takes place in a factory with all kinds of level elements on moving paths and conveyor belts.
Mario's Heart Attack
63BE-0000-0034-0CD6
Mario's having chest pains! Really trippy but easy level.
Upside Down
D96E-0000-0028-25AF
This is my favorite. It's kind of tough but its basically a Mario level flipped upside down.
390B-0000-0039-E512
Kind of hard. The level takes place in a factory with all kinds of level elements on moving paths and conveyor belts.
Mario's Heart Attack
63BE-0000-0034-0CD6
Mario's having chest pains! Really trippy but easy level.
Upside Down
D96E-0000-0028-25AF
This is my favorite. It's kind of tough but its basically a Mario level flipped upside down.
Lady Siara
Member
Secret of Magenta Mines: B279-0000-0034-1EB8
Difficulty: Beginner
Length: Short (Replayable)
Tileset: NSMBU - Underground
5 different paths that are essentially 5 different levels in one.
Yay, glad you're streaming more.
I gave your level a try, and I must say it was an interesting ride! A little frustrating at first, until I understand the "secret" of the mines. In hindsight, it was a fairly obvious hint. I found 2 routes, and I'll try the other ones tomorrow I think
Aww, thanks for the feedback. Grinning like a fool. Will have to give your levels some love in return.
My latest:
Name: Thuddert
Title: Cave Trolls
Description: Fun little level with a nice sense of designers humor aka trolls.
ID: 8274-0000-0043-CBB2
Depending on your skill level you can try to conquer the doors, otherwise stick to the pipe
.Your stage is fun, I'll finish it tomorrow. SMB Airship theme is so good.
DodgyTaZombie
Member
Give us a darn mushroom.
I laughed waaay too hard at this
After the flying section I actually planned something completely different with moving platforms and saws and stuff. But that didn't work out quite as I had hoped it would. So instead I thought "Okay, why not make a sort of boss rush?" In retrospect, I think I overdid it quite a bit. If it were only the bosses that would be one thing, but since there is a small section between each bosses (and some are indeed quite hard, like the Thwomp one). The thing with the cannon annoyed me also, but they had to spawn/land on the middle platfom because of the holes in the ground. Also, since I made 5 fights I had to make them different enough to feel fresh. The very first at the beginning didn't even had Koopas, you had to lure Bowser Jr. to the blocks so he would break them. Then I realized if you didn't manage to do that you had to restart.
I may just split this whole thing in half, and make two stages instead of this big one. One could end with the second or third boss battle, the other one start in the section right after that.
Snow Cone Summit
D81E-0000-0044-070C
This is intended to be a fairly standard Mario 3 ice level, but when you reach the end there is a little musical section.
I don't expect it will be as popular as my other levels, I think it might end up being a little too difficult. Guess I will see.
I've also learned something: even if you are extremely careful to block off all the green hill tiles in the background of your level, because you're making an ice level and you don't want any green showing, the level map preview will still show those green hills, because it doesn't draw them accurate to how they are in the actual level. The level itself is correct as I designed it though.
Sold on the name alone.
More than your skills at making levels I'm jealous of your eye for good level names.
If you are willing to play something else from me (since I was already in round 1), here is a fairly simple stage:
Para Plains
7A11-0000-0036-294D
TheSlySoul
Member
New Course: Mushroom Plains
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
7B57-0000-0044-263A
Boy Wander
Member
So I finished "You only live once" after posting the beta yesterday. I would LOVE it if someone could give it a try and give feedback.
The premise is that Mario is a secret agent who is infiltrating Bowser's volcano base to put a stop to his evil shenanigans.
Features:
* Clown Car Shmup-style section
* Can you obtain all the extra lives?
* Optional mini-boss fight.
* Boss fight
* Celebratory ending
Put quite a few hours in so would really appreciate some comments.
You only live once - D165 0000 0044 2892
I will play levels from anyone who plays my level and will give constructive feedback if necessary. Cheers!
The premise is that Mario is a secret agent who is infiltrating Bowser's volcano base to put a stop to his evil shenanigans.
Features:
* Clown Car Shmup-style section
* Can you obtain all the extra lives?
* Optional mini-boss fight.
* Boss fight
* Celebratory ending
Put quite a few hours in so would really appreciate some comments.
You only live once - D165 0000 0044 2892
I will play levels from anyone who plays my level and will give constructive feedback if necessary. Cheers!
Belgian Dude
Member
Will def play your level when I get home - but if possible, you could try my non-traditional level, The Waluigi Parable
Code: 48DE-0000-003B-21C5
Is it a story of a man named Waluigi?
Apologies if you count the previous stream with the "one code per GAFfer" rule, but if that's allowed, here's a course of mine that people seemed to REALLY love earlier in the thread! It's much better than that Sonic one. It's easy but it has a "story" behind it.
The Goomba: A Sad Tale of Madness BDAB-0000-0033-2697
If you did my level Wiggler's Red-Hot Fortress, that'd be pretty cool.
92AB-0000-0032-4720
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Wow, I managed to beat it. It was a very tough trek but I thought you made a creative level. Constant danger around every corner, the hammer bros. in the beginning really gave me a hard time. I gave you a star.
Thanks buddy! I'll play yours as soon as my wife is done playing Splatoon.
OmegaDL50
Member
I know you streamed one of my levels earlier, but IF it's okay. Can you check out this one?
This is the very first level I made. It's revised and fixed from the original. Even crafted a story to go along with it.
~Wario heard rumors of an deep underground cavern. This cavern was said to be filled with the remains of lost kingdom's ancient gold treasure. "Wahaha! That treasure will be mine!" Wario said as he went to the cave himself.~
Subterranean Complex(Revised)
434D-0000-0042-5E2F
I'll try again. 98A3-0000-0038-2E02
Revised my last stage to be easier. See edited post below. I implemented quasi checkpoints. Last door deliberately is behind the "checkpoint" so it's not free and you must platform a bit again to re earn it:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=179044358&postcount=7701
DDD8-0000-0044-3A69
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=179044358&postcount=7701
DDD8-0000-0044-3A69
My stage currently has a .5% Clear Rate... would love to see you change it! Here it is:
First stage!
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHkcCy0jzg
Dry Bones' Boollet Hell
ID: FA34-0000-0031-3EBE
It requires a bit of patience but it's worth it. :3
QuixoticNeutral
Member
Thanks so much for playing. I knew the Thwomps would be a bit tough, but there is actually an alternate path for each of them, and it's possible to go through the stage without directly confronting any of them (except for the last one).
If you're still taking submissions: Take the A-Train (F5F2-0000-0040-42D2). In the meantime, I'll look into yours.
coffeehofi
Member
Wish I could get some feedback with this level:
Yoshi's Springboard Spring
35E4-0000-0042-DDEB
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Streaming the following levels live. Watch at either of these URLs:
http://gaming.youtube.com/sixfortyfive/live
http://youtube.com/sixfortyfive/live
If you join late, remember that you can rewind the stream at any time to catch what you missed. Also try picking a lower resolution/quality setting if the stream is lagging for you.
D81E-0000-0044-070C UncleSporky
5321-0000-002E-3989 Zero148
B279-0000-0034-1EB8 Lady Siara
8274-0000-0043-CBB2 Thud
7A11-0000-0036-294D Solf
48DE-0000-003B-21C5 Belgian Dude
BDAB-0000-0033-2697 Theorymon
92AB-0000-0032-4720 jholmes
434D-0000-0042-5E2F OmegaDL50
C76C 0000 003B 787A PSqueak
98A3-0000-0038-2E02 Gsnap
FA34-0000-0031-3EBE PMS341
F5F2-0000-0040-42D2 QuixoticNeutral
35E4-0000-0042-DDEB Coffeehofi
http://gaming.youtube.com/sixfortyfive/live
http://youtube.com/sixfortyfive/live
If you join late, remember that you can rewind the stream at any time to catch what you missed. Also try picking a lower resolution/quality setting if the stream is lagging for you.
D81E-0000-0044-070C UncleSporky
5321-0000-002E-3989 Zero148
B279-0000-0034-1EB8 Lady Siara
8274-0000-0043-CBB2 Thud
7A11-0000-0036-294D Solf
48DE-0000-003B-21C5 Belgian Dude
BDAB-0000-0033-2697 Theorymon
92AB-0000-0032-4720 jholmes
434D-0000-0042-5E2F OmegaDL50
C76C 0000 003B 787A PSqueak
98A3-0000-0038-2E02 Gsnap
FA34-0000-0031-3EBE PMS341
F5F2-0000-0040-42D2 QuixoticNeutral
35E4-0000-0042-DDEB Coffeehofi
Name: Under the Thwomp.
ID: 7D5F-0000-003F-B84F.
Thwomps are falling from the sky! Luckily, you can protect yourself staying below moving platforms. Good luck!
EDIT: Lol top of the page for a shameless post like this. Oh well, I'm playing some random GAF levels and I'll share my impressions soon.
EDIT again: Seems I was late. This is even worse advertising then! Anyway, if anyone wants to play the level I'd be glad! I think it's good haha.
Hey Gaf, I need help playtesting this level
If you play it please tell me what you think, if its too tedious or hard. It definitely was before I tweaked it lol
TLoM 1-2 Fire Temple
75E0-0000-0044-485C
Also here is the revised version of the first part of "the legend of Mario"
TLoM 1-1 Forest Temple v2
60BF-0000-003F-2DDB
Now, to play some of your levels
If you play it please tell me what you think, if its too tedious or hard. It definitely was before I tweaked it lol
TLoM 1-2 Fire Temple
75E0-0000-0044-485C
Also here is the revised version of the first part of "the legend of Mario"
TLoM 1-1 Forest Temple v2
60BF-0000-003F-2DDB
Now, to play some of your levels
Dude! I thought about doing the same thing! I'm gonna have to check out your level tonight.
UncleSporky
Member
Heh, in my level you went through the door backwards! Maybe I shouldn't have given a leaf at that point, because if you miss the high path earlier you end up exploring and finding it like you did, and getting sent backwards. Not only that, but you get up there and find a fire flower so you can't even fly back up.
I'm glad you liked it though!
MissCauthon
Member
Level Code: 39B9-0000-0023-F367
BEST LEVEL PERIOD!
BEST LEVEL PERIOD!
Just played it. I liked the gimmick of using the moving platforms as protection from the Thwomps, but I thought you were too stingy with the power ups. Even a couple of mushrooms would have been welcome! That said, still a fun level.
Grinchy
Banned
Tread Lightly3: Tread Light Rises --- A48A-0000-0043-0175
It's ready to go! I put bird chirp sound effects in so that if you are jumping at the right time from the platforms, you get the chirp. If you don't hear the chirp, you're probably dead.
Please try it out!
Reposting this from a few hundred posts ago (this thread moves more like sanic than mario). I wanted to get some feedback from anyone who is willing to give it.