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Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:46 pm
by PixelPest
Can we use the API particles.lua? I forget whether or not that's included in the most recent Lua or if it's only included in 2.0.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:46 pm
by aero
Zeldamaster12 wrote:Shooting for something above tier 1 this time. I submitted a level for CC9, but I had no idea how to use custom graphics (not that vanilla is bad), the level was cramped and generally unfair, and overall it was mediocre which is why it placed in tier 1. But hey, I know how to use SMBX a lot better than before (still don't know lua at all though but whatever).
I should probably get started on my level though. Each contest I've procrastinated on, so I should at least TRY to submit a level this time. I doubt I'll place above 30th, but I suppose it's all part of the learning experience.
Getting inspiration from a song can help. Just have fun, and try to keep meme humor and bad jokes out of your level and you'll do fine.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:48 pm
by underFlo
PixelPest wrote:Can we use the API particles.lua? I forget whether or not that's included in the most recent Lua or if it's only included in 2.0.
You can just put APIs inside your level's graphics folder and use them from there.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:54 pm
by PixelPest
Spinda wrote:PixelPest wrote:Can we use the API particles.lua? I forget whether or not that's included in the most recent Lua or if it's only included in 2.0.
You can just put APIs inside your level's graphics folder and use them from there.
Oh. Okay. Didn't know you could do that. Do you still have to do local ??? = loadAPI("???") ?
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:17 pm
by The Thwomp King
Zeldamaster12 wrote:Shooting for something above tier 1 this time. I submitted a level for CC9, but I had no idea how to use custom graphics (not that vanilla is bad), the level was cramped and generally unfair, and overall it was mediocre which is why it placed in tier 1. But hey, I know how to use SMBX a lot better than before (still don't know lua at all though but whatever).
I should probably get started on my level though. Each contest I've procrastinated on, so I should at least TRY to submit a level this time. I doubt I'll place above 30th, but I suppose it's all part of the learning experience.
I still don't know LUA either, so I can relate with you there. I still haven't even used PGE either. XP
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:29 pm
by JupiHornet
Tinkerbell wrote:Don't forget those who join and submit a shitty tier 1 level. We always have those.
At least the joke reviews are funny ;3; )///
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:43 pm
by Zeldamaster12
The Thwomp King wrote:Zeldamaster12 wrote:Shooting for something above tier 1 this time. I submitted a level for CC9, but I had no idea how to use custom graphics (not that vanilla is bad), the level was cramped and generally unfair, and overall it was mediocre which is why it placed in tier 1. But hey, I know how to use SMBX a lot better than before (still don't know lua at all though but whatever).
I should probably get started on my level though. Each contest I've procrastinated on, so I should at least TRY to submit a level this time. I doubt I'll place above 30th, but I suppose it's all part of the learning experience.
I still don't know LUA either, so I can relate with you there. I still haven't even used PGE either. XP
I've tried out PGE, but I'm simply more used to the legacy editor. When I start using 2.0, I'm sure I'll get used to PGE.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:52 pm
by PixelPest
I used to hate the PGE interface until I forced myself to get used to it and realised just how much more efficient and user friendly it was. I still use the Legacy Editor to place warps though--especially when making hubs I find the Legacy Editor layout a bit more useful.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:58 pm
by Ecruteak
Am I the only one around here that doesn't use PGE?
I can't wait for the shitpost period after the deadline while everyone waits for the results.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:00 pm
by Zeldamaster12
ShyGuyOfMoonside wrote:Am I the only one around here that doesn't use PGE?
I love this shitpost period after people have started submitting their levels.
INCLUDING ME WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN BOLDED
What are you talking about? No one is shitposting. We're having general discussion about SMBX and the contest. There's nothing wrong with that.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:02 pm
by Ecruteak
Zeldamaster12 wrote:ShyGuyOfMoonside wrote:Am I the only one around here that doesn't use PGE?
I love this shitpost period after people have started submitting their levels.
INCLUDING ME WHY HAVEN'T I BEEN BOLDED
What are you talking about? No one is shitposting. We're having general discussion about SMBX and the contest. There's nothing wrong with that.
Sorry, I only realised that after I posted. I didn't mean any harm, everyone!
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:55 pm
by zxcv
Yeah, procrastination is a plague that is hard to get rid of it.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:05 pm
by Quill
PixelPest wrote:Spinda wrote:PixelPest wrote:Can we use the API particles.lua? I forget whether or not that's included in the most recent Lua or if it's only included in 2.0.
You can just put APIs inside your level's graphics folder and use them from there.
Oh. Okay. Didn't know you could do that. Do you still have to do local ??? = loadAPI("???") ?
local particles = loadSharedAPI("particles")
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:13 pm
by Bomber57
Sign me up mate.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:15 pm
by Ness-Wednesday
Turtwig wrote:Tinkerbell wrote:Don't forget those who join and submit a shitty tier 1 level. We always have those.
At least the joke reviews are funny ;3; )///
Except this time, I won't send a joke level.
But it is a very low chance if a joke level gets into Tier 2.
Yes guys that's why Valtteri's Fortstress exists, they're the only good joke levels out there.
Bomber57 wrote:Sign me up mate.
I already have hopes for you winning (or at least between 5-2).
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:02 pm
by Alagirez
My goal for this contest is get 18th (or lower) place again.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:35 am
by CopyLeft
My goal is to finish my level.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:53 am
by Ness-Wednesday
Harvey36Dice wrote:My goal for this contest is get 18th (or lower) place again.
Meh, I was hoping you would be in the top 10, but then again there are still alot of good levels out there.
I was originally hoping for at least a good rank out of Tier 3, but I doubt it would be that good.
Edit: I don't recall suddenly making two posts of the same thing, I must have messed up when I made this post.
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:17 am
by RudeGuy
My goal for this contest is getting higher than 85th
Re: Community Contest 12
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:40 am
by Shinbison-Kof
I'm anxious with this.