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[Oidisco]

I finally managed to actually make a level. It's pretty short and simple, but I'm happy with it.

Trampoline Trouble:
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I didn't want to make a level with awkward trampoline jumps over pits, so I made awkward trampoline jumps over piranha plants instead.

 

[Model 500]

Wow, got home around 12:30, created levels non-stop until now (20:30). I'm playing with the basic setup, no time tricks, must eat or pass out, this is gonna be huge. So excited about the levels people are going to create. Speechless.

 

[Lupin the Third]

Just came back home.
My body is ready DD

Which retailer gave you this freebie?

 

[Glass Joe]

Oh god, just did 100 Mario challenge on normal mode. I guess all the random designers are thinking pixel perfect jumps and a "no way to succeed unless you fail first" mentality is fun. Gah.

I've made 2 courses if anyone wants to check 'em out. The first one, Tramapoline! is just my 1st course with the basic set. The second, Get The Hint! actually involved some effort. They're easier/fairish but you do have to use your head for Get the Hint! which I'm pretty happy with. You may die but only because you weren't paying attention, instead of insanely cheap deaths.

Get the Hint!
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Tramapoline!
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[Roo]

Which retailer gave you this freebie?

GamePlanet

 

[daydream]

Jump, jump, jump! 6071-0000-0015-A740
Simple, but I enjoyed making it.

neat little stage and perfect for the 'easy' 100 mario challenge. and we definitely need more quality stages for that difficulty level!

My first course ID: 7743-0000-0015-7FC9.
Pretty short and I still only have the first tools available, but I tried to at least give some room for failure.

(I want to finally be able to make SMW levels!!)

i agree with what has been said, definitely lay some blocks down to connect the pipes to. my other suggestion would be to put down some coins, especially in the second half, indicating a path to follow to take the uncertainty out of the jumps. last thing i would note is that the timing of the koopas seemed a bit wonky to me, maybe put the second tower a bit lower?

Sunken Airship

ID: 2053 0000 0012 5786

really nice theme and execution, the water sections i found especially evocative!

 

[Conor_Fool]

Ohhhh to go get the game at Best Buy or not... Shit I have a $15 coupon and GCU, I think I've answered my question.

Can't wait to try some of GAFs levels!

 

[Vitet]

My last level is a "don't touch anything" variation. Now you have to hold B! Enjoy

ID FC75-0000-0015-B64E

 

[Het_Nkik]

My friend says his game is showing version 1.0.1 but he got a notification saying his next unlock is tomorrow. Any idea on what went wrong?

 

[Wyndstryker]

One thing I tend to like doing is giving two routes. A easy route but leads to the flag bottom. Then a hard route to the flag top

 

[DeathPeak]

I don't think I've been as excited for this game than when I was looking through the book that comes with it. Can't wait to dig into it later.

 

[narton]

That's a relief. Curious, what was everyone's first random unlock? Mine was Pit.

 

[thecouncil]

Just finished up what I think is a pretty fun, if not somewhat difficult level:

Ship Brigade Battle!
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Also, I'm streaming this for about 12 hours today if anyone feels like stopping in and saying hello, watching me fail at expert 100 Mario mode and create random levels:

http://www.twitch.tv/N_Squared

Watching this stream. The "expert" levels are just unfair. They seem to be the furthest thing from fun, really. Such a shame.

 

[qko]

TIME has a short article on SMM.
Here
Apparently Tezuka talks about creating a tool to create sounds for the game:

"There isn’t any way to create music in the game, but we do have some ideas and plans around ways to play with music in the game,” says Tezuka. “We haven’t talked about this publicly yet, but there is a mode that we’re preparing that will allow you to play with sounds and things like that.”"

 

[RetroMG]

It says I have all the course elements unlocked, but the bottom row is still empty.. How do I get those?

 

[balladofwindfishes]

My friend says his game is showing version 1.0.1 but he got a notification saying his next unlock is tomorrow. Any idea on what went wrong?

Apparently, NOA, in their infinite wisdom, forgot to change the message.

TIME has a short article on SMM.
Here
Apparently Tezuka talks about creating a tool to create sounds for the game:

This also basically confirms future game updates as well. A music maker would be awesome.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Got the game finally. Already made a relatively average difficulty level:

Mario's Cave Adventure by Björn
Course ID: C9F1-0000-0016-4478

Check it out, I made that in, like, 30 minutes or so. Was pretty fun. I'll probably go back to it and update it once I unlocked more items to use.

 

[Plasmid]

Just picked it up at Gamestop, cashier tried to justify pre ordering when I asked about the posters.

Also got the 30th anniversary Amiibo. Can't wait to try it out soon!!

 

[maxcriden]

Still waiting on UPS, but i was just wondering if you can use the pro controller to play the levels or if its only the gamepad.

Pro Controller and Wiimote should be god for playing the levels.

 

[daydream]

My friend says his game is showing version 1.0.1 but he got a notification saying his next unlock is tomorrow. Any idea on what went wrong?

pretty sure that's impossible, the game always says 'the [next] set will be available soon'. if he continues to use all the items in various ways in the editor, he will have that set unlocked 10-15 minutes after he gets the notification that it's arriving "soon"

Apparently, NOA, in their infinite wisdom, forgot to change the message.

wait, really? lol

 

[evilromero]

We need a thread where we post all of GAF's favorite levels in the first post and have it constantly updated. Not sure how that would work but it would be great to find them all in one place. I suppose just submit what you think is your best level? But need some quality control.

Also, jelly my copy won't arrive till Monday. Ugh.

 

[ika]

Vanilla Caves
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This is my second level, difficulty is about easy to medium, with hidden stuff around and shortcuts. Trying to keep it somewhat 'official' feeling as in, no unexpected enemies behaving in weird ways, mainly just typical stuff. Compared to the earlier level, its fairly longer.

Nice level mate I found the door too, lol. I love these kind of levels so keep'em coming!

My first level is kinda similar (not very difficult, some secrets and several ways to reach the end). Try it and give some feedback if you want!

Two Ways: 7B52-0000-0015-7472.

 

[Agent Unknown]

Just started playing the game, interface is so great, hoping to have two decent levels uploaded later. Here is my launch swag along side the full E3 sprite pin portfolio and I was also able to score one of the Gold Mario 30th Anniversary pins which were only given out on stage at the NWC competition, will look really nice on my shelf next to the game:

 

[balladofwindfishes]

When you go to another sub-stage that's a different theme, does the music change, or can I make all portions of the entire level use the same consistent song?

 

[bigkurz]

For the costume unlocks, using the amiibo once lets you put the character in the game whenever you want.

For the big mushroom you get with the classic Mario amiibo, it seems out have to touch the amiibo to the gamepad whenever you want to use it.

Am I doing something wrong, or is it the same for you guys?

 

[CharminUltra]

Wait, the idea book isn't hardcover?

Sigh, NOA...

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

So how is everyone putting this game in their game shelf? It looks better outside of the box, but with the box it is complete. Hmm.

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

How do you change the stylus hand? I missed what it was when the prompt appeared. Left stick plus?

Also I just unlocked all course elements, what are the blanks in the bottom row of items for?

 

[Nester]

Watching this stream. The "expert" levels are just unfair. They seem to be the furthest thing from fun, really. Such a shame.

It really was a weird change of pace, both "Easy" and "Normal" stages were mostly "Walk 10 feet to the flagpole, get a bunch of 1-Ups in the process" stages, and then all of a sudden, bam. Every level is tough as nails. Would like to see more levels that are just fun platforming levels.

 

[Robin64]

How do you change the stylus hand? I missed what it was when the prompt appeared. Left stick plus?

Also I just unlocked all course elements, what are the blanks in the bottom row of items for?

Just click a stick. Either one.

 

[Shadowman16]

We need a thread where we post all of GAF's favorite levels in the first post and have it constantly updated. Not sure how that would work but it would be great to find them all in one place. I suppose just submit what you think is your best level? But need some quality control.

Also, jelly my copy won't arrive till Monday. Ugh.

Yeah, I'd be down for a thread like that as well, it'd be nice to have a list of decent levels GAFfers have made.

 

[Alcotholic]

There are courses everywhere and I shall give them a shot, but here are my current ones right now:

Turtle Town:
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The Thirst of Kings:
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Turtle Town is simple fun. The Thirst for Kings is my Dumb silly one- I personally find it exciting, but maybe that's just me.

 

[Billyman]

"I DARE YOU TO WIN"

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Been working on this level since 8am, had it all meticulously planned out before I got the game and everything but I needed to wait for all the delivery trucks. Needless to say I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH!!! 8 year old me would be going nuts about getting to make my own Super Mario world levels.

Also heres hint to help you with my level: don't overthink it. I tried not being cheap with level design and I think I made a fair, albeit extremely difficult level. It's actually pretty simple, although the I admit I'm surprised I beat it myself. Anyone else have any cool levels? I'm in the mood to play haha

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

Just click a stick. Either one.

Thx, any idea what that bottom row of unlockables in the item menu is for?

 

[daydream]

2. Jr's Water Park by Kinsei (ID: EABD-0000-0014-D904)

This wonderfully creative stage manages to build up a sense of place and a sense of cohesiveness like few others do. The change-up between castle and water theme is pulled off very well, and some of the enemy patterns are among the most interesting I've seen in any water level. Usually, a high level of creativity sends the difficulty curve flying in all sorts of directions, but not here! A very fun ride, indeed.

This was a fantastic level. Maybe a little too chaotic wih thegoombas in the water section, but it was really tense and heart stopping at times. Love the back and forth too, really fleshes it out and gives it a feeling of space.

Lovely and inventive design choices!

 

[superNESjoe]

So about how long does it take to unlock everything now? Is it possible to do it all today?

 

[El Pescado]

Made my second level


Pesca 1-2 (2796-0000-0016-2B01)

I'm trying to make regular worlds instead of wacky things right now. I've hidden the Mega Mushroom in both of my stages so far though.

I want to make a set of eight or so levels with increasing difficulty using at least one of each theme. I think my second stage might actually be too hard for a 1-2.

 

[TheSlySoul]

So about how long does it take to unlock everything now? Is it possible to do it all today?

Yes, I think it took me around 5 hours.

 

[Blues1990]

TIME has a short article on SMM.
Here
Apparently Tezuka talks about creating a tool to create sounds for the game:

The music creation tool in Mario Paint would be a good foundation for the music program in SMM.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

TIME has a short article on SMM.
Here
Apparently Tezuka talks about creating a tool to create sounds for the game:

Thread worthy? This is awesome!

 

[phanphare]

I just want work to be over so I can play this game finally

 

[CharminUltra]

I just want work to be over so I can play this game finally

You and me both.

You and me both.

 

[pulsemyne]

My new level Bullet Piranha's Power.

9BB0-0000-0016-6F68

Not that hard but it's fun.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Can you make sublevels on day 1? I tried shaking the pipe and placing mario in the pipe and neither seem to work.

 

[Sölf]

Updating now, madness will soon unfold. Be prepared and afraid, GAF.

 

[LucidMomentum]

I just want to say y'all making me THIRSTY for SMM. I can't get it until next week and I HATE IT.

Can't wait to GAF it up with y'all. I'm ass with level editors but I may work on something. I think it's awesome that everyone could make their own "world" of levels for other people to play.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

I looked for the 8-bit amiibo, came up empty. If more become available, I'll get one. Not paying $30 for it.

I'll play some of your guys' levels this weekend, but I can't login to GAF from my home computer, so I won't post anything until next week.

 

[TheSlySoul]

Can you make sublevels on day 1? I tried shaking the pipe and placing mario in the pipe and neither seem to work.

Sublevels is Set (day) 7 I think.

 

[TheJoRu]

Just got the underwater theme. In general I'm a rabid defender of water levels in games, but to be honest I had a very hard time coming up with anything remotely interesting or fun for a Mario water level. I think I've finally got something, though, so stay tuned.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Sublevels is Set (day) 7 I think.

Aww, really? They restrict me to simple assets and two themes and I can't even utilize them both for a few hours? Laaaame.