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Posted: **Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:04 am**

Hello. A new face here testing their mettle. I've known SMBX for years but finally I decided to actually upload something.

This is The Imperfect Foyer. 2 checkpoint tapes long with an abstract castle setting.

Screenshots: show

Download link (Update 3.2):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQGFB7 ... sp=sharing

Changelog: show

To avoid confusion: This is the standalone version of the level. It contains the CCX2021 libraries and my username in the readmes, both of which are discouraged in the rules, so this folder won't be used in the actual submission. The level will be the same, of course.

I've tested this level quite extensively but any feedback is much appreciated. Is the level a little too short or just right? Any crashes, inconsistencies, typos or strange happenings? Does something just look off or could be much better?

Posted: **Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:55 pm**

Very interesting level with radio discs of different orbital speeds and radius. Enjl did something similar in his episode Subzero Heroes. The level is called Orbital Cliffside.

It is quite a standard level. The enemies are bland for the atmosphere given that it takes place in a dark foyer. There are also some more ideas for the radio discs, like setting up a room where they rotate while you have to dodge them. Or you can set them up like you have to dodge the whole orbit of the discs if the radius is too small.

The Simon says the segment is quite unexpected. There are no Lua errors or problems when I played the level. However, it feels out of place. It can get confusing, especially when players when told to "Get on the platforms" without the words, "Simon says". I like the rules design. It feels clean and precise. Maybe I should try that in the future.

Posted: **Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:11 pm**

cato wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:55 pm

Thanks for the great feedback. The platform thing is a good point; I'll try rewording that for the final submission and possibly put an update here later. I also feared the whole minigame was a little sudden after all that platforming, maybe I'll think of something to streamline that.

Not sure what to do with the enemy roster though. I'll probably do minor graphical tweaks or experiment with some different enemies and rework parts accordingly.

Posted: **Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:04 am**

Update 1
I pushed a new update for the level. The changes focus on the feedback I've gotten so far along with some other minor things. This includes some Simon Says changes along with some graphical edits. I also introduced some new enemies.

I've updated the download link in the original post, so you can get it from there. I also added a changelog to keep track of changes.

A look on some of the newly enhanced enemies:

Update 1 screenshot: show

I'm still not sure if the level is a little too short. I have some more obstacle ideas but I'm reluctant to add more content. The level takes about 5-8 minutes to beat depending on player skill when coming in blind. A speedrun time would be about 2 minutes and 15-30 seconds.

Thanks everyone for playing, and I'm always open to more feedback

Posted: **Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:08 pm**

Update 2

There is now a secret to be found, an optional collectible Star has emerged somewhere in a hidden place. I also reworked some of the weakest parts of the level but I tried not to make the level longer overall. The download link in the original post has been updated.

The screenshots in the original post are updated too as the previous ones still showed old content

I feel like the last update is fast approaching. This might even be the final version if I don't have some new relevations, or spot some bugs or oversights. After all, there's plenty of good time remaining.

EDIT: Update 3

I got a new idea for the section with the Star, so this update will provide that overhaul. Not much else, so I didn't want to make a whole new post. Download link is updated in the original post, as always.

Update 3 screenshot: show

Update 3.1

This might mark the last update unless I find a fatal bug. Any further minor things such as a missing BGO will be stealth-updated. This update includes the final polish I could do when checking the level through one more time. Download link updated in the original post.

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