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Chineesmw - The Way of Ninji v2 COMPLETED! :p (Video Included)

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Hey guys! In this entry, I'm trying to get a bit creative by making the level candy-themed, since I don't think that I've seen any?

I've went with the idea of having Cotton Candy Clouds, but I felt that name was too general for the level.

Anyway, I've wanted to focus more on level designing this time and I'm honestly quite bad at it.

However, I've searched up a few guides and advice on making levels and they were a bit helpful.

Let's get right into the level!




"What does this Ninji do?" This isn't really your average Ninji, this does nothing but constantly do jumping jacks without actually jumping or maybe even waves "hi" or "goodbye" with two hands?

You can just stomp on it and maybe it can help you reach a higher destination or anything else maybe?




These sprites standing in one place is quite boring and isn't really challenging. So I've introduced the Ninjis that bounce on the note blocks!




Not only do they display motion vertically, but horizontally as well.

Getting the Yoshi Coin can be quite a challenge due to the RnG.




MORE PIRANHA PLANTS ARGH
Also, triple killing sprites in one shot would be fun right?
Especially if you're getting a reward (mushroom) out of it xD




Now the Ninjis are generating out of pipes and can go inside of pipes as well... #tb{D:}




- If you've activated the Yellow Switch, you won't have to worry about those Ninjis ambushing you.
- The cotton candy clouds blinds you from the Ninjis!
- Again, that Yoshi Coin is quite challenging to get due to RnG and you would be able to get it by hopping on the Ninji or something else...

I've actually tested this level with various powerups and Yoshi itself unlike my other entries and I feel that it was decent overall.

In addition, I've tested this level to see if I could speed run through it without having to constantly stop (uploading speed run on YouTube soon), so I've built the level around my speed-running which have honestly helped.

Though, I do worry that this level will probably be too long since it's at about 0C screens with only 2 Yoshi Coins present so far.

Still a work in progress, but I would like some of your feedback on this! ;p
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I really am a fan of this creative level design as well as the introduction of several new ninjis!

Considering that you tested this level thoroughly, I assume that you'll do good in the contest and it'll be a super fun level to play.

Hmm, what are the ninjis in the 3rd screen? One seems to be a shell, the other a rugby?

Yeah, the pipe ninjas also are darn creative.
Originally posted by Rockythetigre
Hmm, what are the ninjis in the 3rd screen? One seems to be a shell, the other a rugby?


They're both the same sprites xD
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I like levels that center around certain sprites, which in this case are piranha plants and ninjis. I like the colorful cloud colors, and the design of the level.

This is minor, but in the second screenshot, the pink bush in the ground is cutoff on both sides. Also, it would be better if the ground is connected rather than having rectangular foreground all around the level, but this is just a suggestion.

It is a great idea that the ninji sprites are used in different ways, such as having them jump on note blocks, come from pipes, and giving them horizontal movement.

I like how this is going so far; good luck with it!
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Those bright saturated green clouds against the dark saturated purple sky look p bad. The whole Ninji idea is great, though, I love it.

Also please make properly sized gifs next time.

Originally posted by mario and luigi
This is minor, but in the second screenshot, the pink bush in the ground is cutoff on both sides.


Good eye #tb{:D}

Originally posted by mario and luigi
Also, it would be better if the ground is connected rather than having rectangular foreground all around the level, but this is just a suggestion.


The foreground wasn't originally the grassland tiles, but I may connect them soon.

Originally posted by Magiluigi
Those bright saturated green clouds against the dark saturated purple sky look p bad.


Yea... I don't know how to create fake HDMA for Layer 3 so I'm not going to worry too much about that right now.

Originally posted by Magiluigi
Also please make properly sized gifs next time.


I can't figure out what the default dimensions are for SMW GIF files. When I had the GIF files, they were twice as big as they are now. #tb{'_'}
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Originally posted by chineesmw
Yea... I don't know how to create fake HDMA for Layer 3 so I'm not going to worry too much about that right now.

I... I didn't say anything about fake HDMA at all... I was just commenting on how poorly the colors of the clouds and the sky go together.

Originally posted by chineesmw
I can't figure out what the default dimensions are for SMW GIF files. When I had the GIF files, they were twice as big as they are now. #tb{'_'}

256x224 (pixels).

E: forgot to mention but this already looks a thousand times better than twilight lakeside so nice work.

Originally posted by Magiluigi
Originally posted by chineesmw
Yea... I don't know how to create fake HDMA for Layer 3 so I'm not going to worry too much about that right now.

I... I didn't say anything about fake HDMA at all... I was just commenting on how poorly the colors of the clouds and the sky go together.


Sorry. The color does look quite unfitting, I may change the sky to a light blue-ish complexion. While doing this, I've found out how to create fake HDMA resulting this:



I may have to darken the outline of the green clouds though because I can't really see it.
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You know what would be a fantastic name for this level? "Way of the Ninji". It's just perfect.
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Originally posted by LucasRCD
You know what would be a fantastic name for this level? "Way of the Ninji". It's just perfect.

...lmao
Originally posted by LucasRCD
You know what would be a fantastic name for this level? "Way of the Ninji". It's just perfect.


I'll take that name into consideration :)

I'm finally done with my entry! Here is the IPS File. Give feedback if you can xp
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An update about this entry...

I'm not feeling very confident about this entry on the creativity scale when I look at other entries.

I may end up creating a whole new level altogether, abandoning this one.

I would like to focus more on Creativity, then Level Design, then Aesthetics instead of focusing on Level Design first because it's easier to come up with something Creative with a Level Design following it instead of coming up with a Level Design with some sort of Creative aspect following it.

I've attempted something similar to this in the 7th VLDC with my entry Magma Caverns and many people were inspired by it, though I abandoned it and made Twilight Lakeside.

Although, I feel sort of confident about this new level that I may create.

What do you guys think about this decision? Should I keep this entry or create a new one and focus more on the Creativity scale?
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As long as this doesn't turn into another Twilight Lakeside, then I guess the change would be for the better. I mean, it's sad when someone outright gives up on a level that's really good, ESPECIALLY when it looks really fun to play (in the way that I'd want to replay it from time to time). Still, good luck, chineesmw.

Your level seemed fun to play, I guess... So... I think this makes me sad question mark?
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Don't.
The entry is fine as it is. It's creative too, so I don't see what you're trying to prove by saying that.
I played the level and I think it's good the way it is. It's already pretty creative with the use of sprite tile manipulation in my opinion. Besides, you probably won't have enough time if you start a new level.
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pull a Gamma V make it in 2 days

Actually don't though. It looks awesome by me. Maybe try to make some ninji parts less redundant (the in/out pipe was), and you might get more level design points and creativity points if you make some nice obstacles.

And even then don't abandon a whole nice creation just to be competitive for an extra 2 or 3 points (or -2 or 3 points)!
Um please don't make a new level, this looked really great. And by the way, it IS in fact creative. What you did with the ninjis was something I've never even seen before. You had to think of it yourself, which makes it creative. If anything, you should work on the aesthetics of this level to earn more points because it could use a bit of work, but the level design and creativity of this level is great.
On a second thought, I'd say NO, don't scrap that beautiful level of yours. You put way too much time for it to be worth making a new one over this.
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