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Hello it is me DarkYoshi, I am back!

You might remember my old project: "SMB: Quest of the Stars" well that is canceled. But a lot of my levels of that project will be transferred to this project. So this project is almost halfway done and there are a lot of unfinished levels I still can finish. I think quality goes above quantity, so this project won't be extremely long (around 30 levels). And I hope to release this in July.

The project takes place on an island (of course) and that is the only world there is, so no 8 worlds. The Island has a big variety of landscapes so you won't see a lot of levels with the same tilesets, so each level will be different, this is what I want. So I can create a fresh and hopefully great experience for the player. You progress by collecting stars. Not every star will be needed to finish the game, so you don't have to collect every star in every level, because I don't want to annoy you with my levels. This is also why the levels won't be extremely long (some of them will be though) and extremely hard. I want you to enjoy my episode, and I really hope you will enjoy it. The Island will have a lot of secrets and easter eggs, so exploring will be rewarding.

I am also still working on a story, but I won't spoil a lot of that for you. Don't expect a very complicated plot, it is still Mario. But I can tell you that Dark Yoshi will be one of the main villains.

Screenshots:
5-6-2015 Most of the screenshots are beginnings of levels, I don't want to spoil the rest of it

12-6-2015 For now I am going to design all the levels myself, so I don't need help with that. But I could use some beta-testers (Kyo if you read this, I would love to have you in my team again!). I also could use some help with creating some graphics (very small things I can't fix on my own...). So if you are interested contact me =P
BTW: I will create a credits list for the graphics I used.

I am open for suggestions, so if you have a level theme, tileset, music, an idea or something you think I must use, tell me. I would love to have the community involved with my project. So please tell me your ideas, I would love to hear them even if they are kinda stupid, just tell me :p

Beta-Testers:
- SuperMario7
Video-tester:
- MECHDRAGON777
Graphic designer:
- ???

Thanks for reading and I hope you will enjoy this episode when it comes out!

- DarkYoshi

That's interesting project. The level design seems unique and great, I enjoy it so far.

First, I really like see you again!

The screens are amazing, I really love the screens and your level design, the mix of tilesets and the graphics are great, this seems very fun. The levels has a "new and nice" atmosphere. I hope see more! =)

Been a while since I've seen Darkchao's stars put to use.

I don't know what to think about this project yet, as in my eyes every level in these screens looks pretty much the same. I guess I'll have to play the game to make sure the levels aren't just the same thing over and over with a slight variety in enemies and jumps.

These screens looks pretty sweet, however I think some areas in your sceens needs more Coins :/

Whoa, that looks really great! i love every screenshot! but as zlaker said, it lacks a little bit of coins.

I love those screens

I expect more of this project

I'll be honest, I feel like all your screens are spammed with lots of objects in one place. I don't know if that's good or bad, but it just doesn't look right for me.

I can't tell you how much I've missed you and your design style. I'm glad to see another great designer around!

These screenshots speak for themselves and I can definitely tell this episode will be of high quality.

Oh god, this looks awsome. I'm looking forward to this project, keep up the good work!!!

glitch4 wrote:That's interesting project. The level design seems unique and great, I enjoy it so far.

Thanks a lot! I hope you will keep enjoying it in the future!

Shinbison-Kof wrote:First, I really like see you again!

The screens are amazing, I really love the screens and your level design, the mix of tilesets and the graphics are great, this seems very fun. The levels has a "new and nice" atmosphere. I hope see more! =)

Yay someone remembers me! Nice to hear you like my project so far.

Enjl wrote:I don't know what to think about this project yet, as in my eyes every level in these screens looks pretty much the same. I guess I'll have to play the game to make sure the levels aren't just the same thing over and over with a slight variety in enemies and jumps.

I can understand why you say that. When I look back at those screenies I almost agree with ya =P But I am certain this isn't the case. BTW Are you Emral?

zlakerboy357 wrote:These screens looks pretty sweet, however I think some areas in your sceens needs more Coins :/

Yeah I suck at placing coins... for some stupid reason. I will try to fix it.

Trace42 wrote:Whoa, that looks really great! i love every screenshot! but as zlaker said, it lacks a little bit of coins.

Thank you, and I will fix the coin-issue ;P

Alex48 wrote:I love those screens

I expect more of this project

Hehe thanks!

h2643 wrote:I'll be honest, I feel like all your screens are spammed with lots of objects in one place. I don't know if that's good or bad, but it just doesn't look right for me.

Well it kinda is my trademark =P But I can understand some people wouldn't like it. Thanks for you honest opinion.

TNTtimelord wrote:I can't tell you how much I've missed you and your design style. I'm glad to see another great designer around!

These screenshots speak for themselves and I can definitely tell this episode will be of high quality.

Yay another person who remembers me. Thanks a lot for the nice comment, it puts a smile on my face

Ludwig von Koopa wrote:Oh god, this looks awsome. I'm looking forward to this project, keep up the good work!!!

Thanks, much apreciated.

DarkYoshi wrote: I can understand why you say that. When I look back at those screenies I almost agree with ya =P But I am certain this isn't the case. BTW Are you Emral?

That's reassuring. I'll certainly check this out once you release it! Also, yes, I'm Emral. I recently changed my username.

DarkYoshi is back? Finally! I remember you from NSMBX's forum, welcome back! =P
On-topic: The project looks great, I like how looks the levels, I like the way that you have mixed the graphics, I must admit that I do not like the dark blocks in the screenshot N.3, I feel like there an unpardonable cut-off, perhaps could be improved a bit, for the moment this looks really interesting, I'm looking forward to see new progress!

Judging for the screens... looks awesome!
The design looks great, CGFX looks great too (especially the desert level)
i'm looking forward for this and want to see more screens.

I never knew you left the forums! I remembered fauiling at making a leek with your sky tileset a year ir tvree ago^_^ Anywho, if you are willing, I can video Beta test if you want! Also, what about "Sanctuary Fortress" tileset? Inthink it was made by Quill and as303298! Congrats on winnin Community Contest Four. Loved that level as I can tell from the Yoshi andthe Stars! I wish you Divine Luck!

Enjl wrote:

DarkYoshi wrote: I can understand why you say that. When I look back at those screenies I almost agree with ya =P But I am certain this isn't the case. BTW Are you Emral?

That's reassuring. I'll certainly check this out once you release it! Also, yes, I'm Emral. I recently changed my username.

Well I am glad you will give it a try Nice to see you by the way.

DarkMecha wrote:DarkYoshi is back? Finally! I remember you from NSMBX's forum, welcome back! =P
On-topic: The project looks great, I like how looks the levels, I like the way that you have mixed the graphics, I must admit that I do not like the dark blocks in the screenshot N.3, I feel like there an unpardonable cut-off, perhaps could be improved a bit, for the moment this looks really interesting, I'm looking forward to see new progress!

Nice to see you too! I will look at the thing you pointed out. And I am also looking forward to show you more screenshots, I have a lot of levels done already, so I am going to update the screenshots very soon.

andialifbatara wrote:Judging for the screens... looks awesome!
The design looks great, CGFX looks great too (especially the desert level)
i'm looking forward for this and want to see more screens.

Thanks a lot! And new screens will be coming very soon!

MECHDRAGON777 wrote:I never knew you left the forums! I remembered fauiling at making a leek with your sky tileset a year ir tvree ago^_^ Anywho, if you are willing, I can video Beta test if you want! Also, what about "Sanctuary Fortress" tileset? Inthink it was made by Quill and as303298! Congrats on winnin Community Contest Four. Loved that level as I can tell from the Yoshi andthe Stars! I wish you Divine Luck!

Thanks a lot for the nice support! Video beta-test sounds amazing, I am really happy you are willing to do that for me! I will contact you very soon. (I will take a look at the tileset too if I can find it :p)

By the way I created a cute little logo:

Hope you like it, I added it to the tittle page.

DarkYoshi wrote:

MECHDRAGON777 wrote:I never knew you left the forums! I remembered fauiling at making a leek with your sky tileset a year ir three ago^_^ Anywho, if you are willing, I can video Beta test if you want! Also, what about "Sanctuary Fortress" tileset? Inthink it was made by Quill and as303298! Congrats on winnin Community Contest Four. Loved that level as I can tell from the Yoshi andthe Stars! I wish you Divine Luck!

Thanks a lot for the nice support! Video beta-test sounds amazing, I am really happy you are willing to do that for me! I will contact you very soon. (I will take a look at the tileset too if I can find it :p)

By the way I created a cute little logo:

Hope you like it, I added it to the tittle page.

I like the logo, but if you want, I can Privet message you a download to the toleset if you can not find it, or a level that uses that tileset! I can even send it over Skype if you wish (If you have Skype)

Edit: here is a link to where you can get the tileset: http://www.supermariobrosx.org/forums/v ... =31&t=9324 I hope this is not advertising, but the tileset is in that pack!

Wow this looks great so far! The levels are well-designed and aesthetically-pleasing. The desert screen is probably my favorite so far. My only suggestion would be to lessen the gray overtone in the last screenshot. It seems like it would hinder gameplay a bit if it makes it harder to see the level. But overall, awesome job! I'm glad you've returned to making levels.

BTW can I be a beta tester?

Yea you're the one that made that level for a community contest and got 1st.

I'm interested in this work, unique level designing and overall interesting.
Im looking forward to the completion of this?

MECHDRAGON777 wrote:Edit: here is a link to where you can get the tileset: http://www.supermariobrosx.org/forums/v ... =31&t=9324 I hope this is not advertising, but the tileset is in that pack!

I will take a look

SuperMario7 wrote:Wow this looks great so far! The levels are well-designed and aesthetically-pleasing. The desert screen is probably my favorite so far. My only suggestion would be to lessen the gray overtone in the last screenshot. It seems like it would hinder gameplay a bit if it makes it harder to see the level. But overall, awesome job! I'm glad you've returned to making levels.

BTW can I be a beta tester?

Thanks a lot! Yeah you can be beta tester I will sent you some levels very soon.

Radishl wrote:Yea you're the one that made that level for a community contest and got 1st.
I'm interested in this work, unique level designing and overall interesting.
Im looking forward to the completion of this?

Thank you!