My first attempt with SonED

nineko · Sep 15, 2006

I wasn't sure if I should post this or not, because I didn't want to sound like a turd... but a few days ago I downloaded SonED and I'm trying to do something with it.

Here is my first attempt to make a new level layout: http://rapidshare.de/files/33217512/test.rar.html
I will be happy to receive comments and feedback, to know if I'm on the right way or if I'm doing it wrong.

Once I'm done with layout editing, I also want to try some serious hacking work; but since I want to do a step per time, here is what I have got for now: a brand new Emerald Hill Zone, act 1. Enjoy.

Edit:
One more precisation word. My goal while I was drawing this layout was to create a level that isn't too hard to beat, but also included some hard sections in it, especially to get to alternate paths just like it happens in the real EHZ1. So I think that everyone here can beat this level at their first try, but I'm also sure that exploring all the areas in this stage can be quite interesting. As I said, there are different paths in this level, and most of the times you won't be able to get to a path if you failed a jump or something. I hope this is a good thing

Edit2:
I know that the palette sucks, and I'm going to work on it.
Any comments/feedback on the layout? Editing the palette (even reverting it to the original one) is a work of 5 minutes, while creating a concept for a level is much harder... did I accomplish that goal at least?

SMTP · Sep 15, 2006

Ok, I tried it out and I have to say its decent for a first try.

First, the palette is a little on the bad side, you'll have work on it some more.

Second:

I don't know if the robots were supposed to be like that, but if not, its a simple fix. :P

Third: The tiles and object layouts need work, The level layout is good but some of the tiles do not connect right or end a path right. Most of the objects are ok, but some are are flying. (the bridges)

Overall decent for a first try, but needs some work. :D

Ollie · Sep 15, 2006

Just advice, post screenshots, cos people (Like me) won't download it just to have a look at it... that's all... hopfully your hack goes well!

nineko · Sep 15, 2006

Alright...

Also, thanks to SMTP for his feedback.
As soon as I get more replies, I'm going to work more on this for sure

Ollie · Sep 15, 2006

nineko said:

Alright...

Also, thanks to SMTP for his feedback.
As soon as I get more replies, I'm going to work more on this for sure
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Sorry but the pallete is bad on the eyes, but hey it's your first attempt, another bit of advice, make the pallette blend in with each other, so have colours that are the same, for example, A dark green, a normal green, a lighter green.

Flame · Sep 16, 2006

Oh my... *eyes bleed*

That pallete needs major fixing dude, it's borderline seizure inducing.

Nicholas Onimura · Sep 16, 2006

:shocked: OW, MY FUCKING EYES. *eyes start bleeding*

You should ease up on those palettes, man.

nineko · Sep 16, 2006

Oooooooooook, I'm so going to edit the palette soon :D

Any comments about the layout? I almost knew that the palette sucks... my main wish for feedback was to know if the level is too hard/too easy, and so on. I think it's pretty playable...

SMTP · Sep 16, 2006

Yes, the layout pretty decent with plenty of paths. The only problem I had with it was using a row of rings to trick me into jumping to my death.. =P

Dracula · Sep 16, 2006

Even you got it to work. Looks nice! I'm still trying to get mine working.

SMTP · Sep 16, 2006

EDIT: N/M

djdocsonic · Sep 20, 2006

My eyes have just about recovered from the burning they got from your Emerald Hill Zone Palette! my god I needed extra Sunglasses for that.

DJ

Tweaker · Sep 20, 2006

...okay, I think we all get his pallete sucks. Let's comment on other things, hmm?

Vangar · Sep 22, 2006

Nice work for your first try :D.

Puto · Sep 23, 2006

Hint: Don't put rings down a bottomless pit.

SMTP · Sep 23, 2006

Ah yes, I forgot to mention that.. =P

nineko · Sep 23, 2006

I thought it was a nice trap

SMTP · Sep 23, 2006

Yes, but it can be frustrating. =P

My first attempt with SonED

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