Level 008 - Magma Cavern (FINISHED) - The 7th Annual Vanilla Level Design Contest

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Level 008 - Magma Cavern (FINISHED)

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Posted on 2014-01-04 11:05:17 AM | Last edited 2014-02-10 09:48:05 PM by MarioFan22

I've started working on my level today. Here are a few screens of what I've done so far:

Note: These screens are outdated.

EDIT: IPS LINK

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Posted on 2014-01-04 11:18:29 AM

Looks so far. Great job!
But I think the ground palette is a little bright.

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Posted on 2014-01-04 12:51:07 PM

Looks pretty nice so far. The FG does look a bit bright compared to the BG. You can make it a little darker/more brown-ish, but you don't have to.

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Posted on 2014-01-12 05:45:35 PM

I've done the first area of the level. I decided to change to the cave background and I have darkened the palette.

Here's a pic of the first room: Click

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Posted on 2014-01-12 05:52:04 PM

Looks alright, but as a hint to you (and other designers), try to be much more conservative on your muncher usage. One thing I've noticed in past contests is that people greatly abuse them as an artificial trap source rather than actually structuring the level in a creative way that interlaces with the sprites. 95% of the times, munchers feel like they're tacked on as an afterthought, and I see a couple of situations in your screenshot where that is apparent.

Just a thought.

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Posted on 2014-01-12 06:25:54 PM

Thanks for the comment. I'll remove some unnecessary Munchers.

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Posted on 2014-01-18 06:20:18 PM

Double post but an update. I've finished one of the sub levels.

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Both the pipes go to the same area. There is a 1UP for taking the more dangerous route.

Also, I've taken out all the Munchers in the main level.

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Posted on 2014-01-18 07:18:50 PM

Out of curiosity, can you jump on a bullet bill to reach the ledge then collect the 1-UP? It does not seem you can though it may just be simply a divided bonus room with two routes.

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Posted on 2014-01-18 08:31:05 PM

You can bounce off the Bullet Bill to the ledge. I tested it out and it works.

Perhaps I could put in a switch block or something?

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Posted on 2014-01-18 08:39:49 PM

I don't think it's a bad thing at all. If the player wants to risk a jump like that they should be rewarded.

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Posted on 2014-01-19 09:06:41 PM

Started working on the next area. Using the 1F level mode:

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Posted on 2014-01-19 11:58:43 PM

Originally posted by MarioFan22

Started working on the next area. Using the 1F level mode:

Is that transparent layer 2?

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Posted on 2014-01-20 09:16:49 AM

Originally posted by chineesmw

Is that transparent layer 2?

Yes. 1F is the mode that makes layer 2 transparent.

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Posted on 2014-01-20 02:48:07 PM

For a moment I thought the ground was going to sink into the lava being a layer 2 level. Well, I don't really have much to say but the palette seems fine for me so I predict a good looking area ahead.

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Posted on 2014-01-22 02:43:10 PM

Some more progress to show:

Secret Exit sublevel
Second area preview

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Posted on 2014-02-09 01:15:35 PM | Last edited 2014-02-09 01:17:28 PM by MarioFan22

Big update on my level. The second area and ending room is now done. I have also revamped the secret exit sublevel.

Here is the final layout of the second area.

Also, here is the IPS file. Let me know of anything I should change or fix.

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