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Teemster2 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:09 pm

I don't understand why so many people can't think of level ideas outside of Rompy left to right levels? We have so many levels where you go left to right dodging npc's with eye pleasing backgrounds. If this is what you wanted you did a decent job but why not change it up?

The levels look good and you put alot of effort into this I just think you need new ideas. If you need ideas just ask. The community is here to help.

Cedur wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:16 pm

If you already mention your first episode Super Mario Advent, did you already notice my comments on it? It also has loads of potential for improvement.

GalaxyComet wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:21 pm

Teemster2 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:09 pm

I don't understand why so many people can't think of level ideas outside of Rompy left to right levels? We have so many levels where you go left to right dodging npc's with eye pleasing backgrounds. If this is what you wanted you did a decent job but why not change it up?

The levels look good and you put alot of effort into this I just think you need new ideas. If you need ideas just ask. The community is here to help.

I am getting closer to completing this project so I do need some new ideas. Since I'm at the Tower of Trials, there's no set theme for the world so the levels can have any aesthetic of my choosing. However, new level design ideas are a must. One thing I do need to do is learn how to use LuaDLL.

Any level ideas will be highly appreciated.

Teemster2 wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:27 pm

GalaxyComet wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:21 pm

Teemster2 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:09 pm

I don't understand why so many people can't think of level ideas outside of Rompy left to right levels? We have so many levels where you go left to right dodging npc's with eye pleasing backgrounds. If this is what you wanted you did a decent job but why not change it up?

The levels look good and you put alot of effort into this I just think you need new ideas. If you need ideas just ask. The community is here to help.

I am getting closer to completing this project so I do need some new ideas. Since I'm at the Tower of Trials, there's no set theme for the world so the levels can have any aesthetic of my choosing. However, new level design ideas are a must. One thing I do need to do is learn how to use LuaDLL.

Any level ideas will be highly appreciated.

When I have more time I will get back to you on that. I apologize if I came off as rude. That was not my intention but I realize now my post could have been better written.

Teemster2 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:40 pm

So I am by far no expert here but since I brought up the issue I wanted to give you some examples of how you could make your level design a bit better. Your levels actually look good but they all look the same.

These are just some ideas so it's up to you if you want to use them for future levels or projects. Maybe you have levels already like this and if so just ignore this.

Vertical levels. Instead of just running left or right try using levels that go up or down. Changes like this can make a level interesting, fun and challenging.

Levels that keep you moving foward. I read an article that I just can't seem to find now but it discussed SMW levels that kept you constantly moving foward. Some levels you were being chased by npc's and other levels you had slippery ice or some danger that pushed you foward and sometimes it was to dangerous to go back due to a enemy or jump etc. These can add a sense of danger to your levels and keep the player in intense mode as the difficulty is increased.

Adding more moving objects and things that interact with the player. Rompy levels can be fun but not every Rompy level needs to be just dodging npc's. Try adding stuff in that changes it up or makes it more difficult. This article explains this alot better. https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/ar ... -cms-25177

Make keys harder to find. Over 90% of key levels it seems like the key is very close to the key hole or its just a short run away. Try finding new ways to make a key harder to find or maybe take it down a pipe or in a door so the player has to take it through multiple parts of a stage.

The best area for ideas is YouTube. Check out SMM levels. I saw a guy made a Rompy level but he used nothing but pipes and pirahna's. The pipes was the ground and the ceiling making it interesting. Little things like this add new flare so your level is not always going to feel the same.

I want my project to not feel like the same thing everyone else is doing. I can't do the advanced stuff besides events and layers which is a must but I can still find ways to make my levels feel different, be less Rompy and more challenging. Of course I will still have some Rompy levels but the idea is to balance it out and even the Rompy levels can still be a fun challenge if done right. Something that helps me for ideas is thinking about places I have visited on road trips or rides from amusement parks. Just use your imagination and think outside the box.

I hope that helps you out some. Again your levels do look good. These are just ideas.