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Level Editing Support => Knytt Stories Level Previews => Topic started by: Joozey on March 01, 2009, 15:33:16

Title: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on March 01, 2009, 15:33:16: It's my very first knytt stories level, but I feel it's worthy enough showcasing here.
This game features an extensive story with interesting twists (at least... I tried :D). Although many dangers lay on your path, the game is mainly focussed on the story, breathtaking environments and long journeys. Journeys over the surface, through the rocks, and further beyond...

The game still needs alot of work. How long it will be, I do not know. As long as I have inspiration, I keep extending it.

Most tilesets are token from the library, some are mixed, some made by myself.

Inspired by two books:
The Myst Reader (http://www.amazon.com/Myst-Reader-Rand-Miller/dp/1401307817)
Mainspring (http://www.amazon.com/Mainspring-Jay-Lake/dp/0765356368)

Enjoy the screens.
1. One of the many surface types to explore
2. Huge crystal caves hiding dark secrets
3. Interesting minor and major plot twists
4. Breathtaking but hazardous journeys
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: googoogjoob on March 01, 2009, 15:37:52: Nice screens. I especially like the fourth one. (Incidentally, there's an SGE in the top-left corner of the lava chamber.)
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Kasran on March 01, 2009, 16:20:08: Ooh, it looks very shiny and awesome.

Can't wait to see it finished. :)
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Vinterrun on March 01, 2009, 19:04:34: Very nice screens.
But remember, the "environmental" style is only for levels which are completely without enemys, challenges a.s.o.

Go on! Looks like a great adventure
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Kasran on March 01, 2009, 19:59:36: Quote from: Vinterrun on March 01, 2009, 19:04:34
But remember, the "environmental" style is only for levels which are completely without enemys, challenges a.s.o.
That's not a completely rigidly kept rule.
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Aptequar on March 01, 2009, 21:05:10: Hahaha, a sour slug migration. Well, it makes a change at least.

The screens look very good, I especially like the second one.
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: utherdoul on March 01, 2009, 21:49:30: The Myst Reader... wonderful choice, ol' boy! I've been yearning to re-read the trilogy for a dose of inspiration. I can see how it's inspired you in the screenshots. I particularly like the crystal and lava caves, and the slug migration is a nice hint at the mini side-plots... I'm looking forward to this.
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Saturneo on March 02, 2009, 19:10:40: That looks good ! :)
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: AmADizii on March 03, 2009, 04:26:07: This is cool. Cool screenies. Gun be cool.
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Teper on March 04, 2009, 12:14:57: The lava glowing effect in the forth screen is very clever.
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Feline Monstrosity on March 05, 2009, 22:54:53: This looks very cool! I eagerly await completion..
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on March 06, 2009, 00:55:56: I thank all for such an amount of positive reactions. They wind up my motivation to continue a little more. A time has come of much work and little spare time, but I'll see my best to progress as well as I can.

@utherdoul:
I'm glad to see another Myst Reader owner haunting around this place. I recently started to re-read as well, and the story keeps fascinating me. Though I'm not so fond on the third book, I expected more of it. But I'm keeping my hopes up that Mister Miller spontaneously finishes his fifth book anytime soon. :^^:
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: TheoX on March 06, 2009, 01:43:55: This looks nice. Awaiting completion! :)
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Comhon on March 06, 2009, 09:58:09: TOTALY nice.
Waiting for it !!!!
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: utherdoul on March 09, 2009, 10:22:53: Quote from: Joozey on March 06, 2009, 00:55:56
...But I'm keeping my hopes up that Mister Miller spontaneously finishes his fifth book anytime soon. :^^:
Fifth? So there's a fourth? As far as I was aware, there were only 3...

Anyway, to go back on topic, how's progress going? Any news on an ETA?
Title: Re: [environmental] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on March 10, 2009, 16:22:16: Oops, fourth*.

Well, progress is close to zero, but not totally. I started to create a proper editor for myself instead, to enhance the workflow. Don't ask for it. I may ever release it, yet I may not.

Currently I'm working on this huge cave system, just to punish the player if he thinks it'd be a wise idea to start exploring instead of sticking to the story...

It would truly be a great place for an online multiplayer venture, if I may say so myself.
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on March 31, 2009, 23:43:28: I need a beta tester or two to give me feedback on the storyline, as I am playing my own level too much, things are... obscuring my mind... making me think parts are interesting while they are not.

The story is, AFAIK, rather long, so you'll be playing and testing for some while.
So, anyone up for the task?

Regards,
Joozey
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Strange Darkness on April 01, 2009, 07:51:40: BETA TESTING!!! :nuts: sweet im up for it, just give me a link and its a go! C)p
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Razzorman on April 01, 2009, 07:55:16: I am definitely up for beta testing. :D
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on April 01, 2009, 09:20:41: Thanks for your support, you will be PM'd :).

I have enough beta testers now, thank you!
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on April 11, 2009, 01:22:43: Here some new screens to keep you all eagerly waiting!
Progress is slow, though.
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Purple Pineapple on April 11, 2009, 02:26:50: Wow. I don't want to say these look better than the other screens, but it's comming out nicely
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Joozey on April 11, 2009, 11:11:07: Yeah, it's hard to make it more better. I guess it all lacks a certain level of detail, but I wont change it anymore, that'll be for the next game.
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: Razor on April 11, 2009, 13:52:51: Liked the 3 and 4 Screen shots Kinda good
Title: Re: [Misc] The Mainspring (working title)
Post by: farik on April 11, 2009, 17:16:18: looks good