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Title: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 01:47:07: (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/kintobar/DS2t.png)

First off, it's done! Finally. I must apologize, this could have been released nearly a year sooner, but things like laziness, college, and other projects had gotten in the way. For four months it was sitting around in 99% completion, and only 2 days more work finished the job. I also apologize to the fans of Dark Sea 1 who may be alienated by the increased difficulty of the sequel.

Nonetheless, here's another adventure that Juni goes deep within, this time to the bottom of the sea and below to stop Professor Nuance's giant drill which would cause a tsunami if activated. Dark Sea 2 expands much much more than the first one, filled with custom tilesets, music, and custom objects. It's a long and packed challenge, taking well over an hour for a very skilled player and much much longer if not, so I recommend playing this over several sittings. I hate to call it Lunatic, as it doesn't feel like one to me, but it's got some super difficult areas so I'll reluctantly label it as such (with an -ish).

Click here to download. (http://knyttlevels.com/levels/SecretGlitch%20-%20Dark%20Sea%202v1.1.knytt.bin)

Spoiler: Screenshots (click to show/hide)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/kintobar/ds2screen5-1.png)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/kintobar/DS2screen4.png)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/kintobar/DS2pstransition.png)

If you want to use tilesets/musics/custom objects from this level, feel free to ask me and give credit when used.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: ortoslon on May 18, 2012, 03:45:13: lunatic. no -ish here
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 06:24:54: This is excellent so far, but too difficult for me to achieve without an unhealthy dose of cheating!

Spoiler: Queries and bugs (click to show/hide)
At x940y1026 / x944y1026 / x940y1028 / x944y1028 is the purple power line at pos. x19y2-4 meant to be solid?

Are two of the power lines at pos. x2-3y7 on x940y1027 (and one on x944y1027) the wrong colour?

There is a missing floor tile at pos. x19y9 on x945y1046.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: K4m1k4z3 on May 18, 2012, 12:10:30: Finished the demo in one go and been waiting for the full version ever since! Thank you!
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 15:25:38: Quote from: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 06:24:54
This is excellent so far, but too difficult for me to achieve without an unhealthy dose of cheating!

Spoiler: Queries and bugs (click to show/hide)
At x940y1026 / x944y1026 / x940y1028 / x944y1028 is the purple power line at pos. x19y2-4 meant to be solid?

Are two of the power lines at pos. x2-3y7 on x940y1027 (and one on x944y1027) the wrong colour?

There is a missing floor tile at pos. x19y9 on x945y1046.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Wow, yeah, all those things are off. My main concern is the missing tile because that could actually really screw someone up. I wonder if there's any other issues...
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 15:53:27: Quote from: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 15:25:38
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Wow, yeah, all those things are off. My main concern is the missing tile because that could actually really screw someone up. I wonder if there's any other issues...

Having played to the end now, I haven't found any other issues. Generally, it's a highly polished and enthralling experience.

Spoiler: More spoilery feedback (click to show/hide)
I was so impressed by the number of 'endings'. I was also a little shocked that the path marked danger level three ended in having to memorise and traverse a hazardous, complex environment! It seemed like potentially the hardest final challenge to me. Or does the sign just refer to the path there?
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 16:06:41: Quote from: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 15:53:27
Spoiler: More spoilery feedback (click to show/hide)
I was so impressed by the number of 'endings'. I was also a little shocked that the path marked danger level three ended in having to memorise and traverse a hazardous, complex environment! It seemed like potentially the hardest final challenge to me. Or does the sign just refer to the path there?

Spoiler: More spoilery response (click to show/hide)
It's strange about that one. For me, it's actually the the second easiest because the jumps you have to do are generally not all to over the top and I got a pretty good memory. It gives you ample time to study the room, too. However, some people certainly would have a harder time than I, though I find the 'hardest' final obstacle to be absolutely brutish.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 16:24:59: Quote from: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 16:06:41
Quote from: sergiocornaga on May 18, 2012, 15:53:27
Spoiler: More spoilery feedback (click to show/hide)
I was so impressed by the number of 'endings'. I was also a little shocked that the path marked danger level three ended in having to memorise and traverse a hazardous, complex environment! It seemed like potentially the hardest final challenge to me. Or does the sign just refer to the path there?

Spoiler: More spoilery response (click to show/hide)
It's strange about that one. For me, it's actually the the second easiest because the jumps you have to do are generally not all to over the top and I got a pretty good memory. It gives you ample time to study the room, too. However, some people certainly would have a harder time than I, though I find the 'hardest' final obstacle to be absolutely brutish.

Spoiler: Response to more spoilery response (click to show/hide)
It's likely that memorizing room layouts is just a weak point of mine.

The areas I most enjoyed were the black rooms filled with retractable spikes that you drift through with the umbrella. Despite finding them among the easiest of this level's challenges, they were fantasticly tense due to spikes only revealing themselves as you drew closer combined with the drone created by the sound effects they produce.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: PeppyHare4000 on May 18, 2012, 17:07:45: YES! IT'S FINALLY DONE!

Playing this now... and Done!
Spoiler: My Opinion and Experiences (click to show/hide)
Oh my... this was a great level! If you looked at the credits and even poked around in this forum, You will know that I was actually a beta-tester for this level so i played most of the level except the final drill sections quite long ago since SecretGlitch went on a long hiatus on the forum before he released this! When i got the Full Version here now, I still had a save for when i first tested this (Was at the end of the Ventilation Shaft Section). I ended the level with each ending in reverse order (Vent Shaft to Elevator). I honestly didn't like how each different section ended the same though, I was expecting a Bad-Good ending to be in order! I found that the Blue Tunnel's Drill challenge the most difficult because it was hard to figure out what to do in the first place! I like how the Ventilation Shaft's Drill challenge was a throwback to Dark Sea 1's Quad Laser Security system! Red Tunnel's Drill challenge was a bit tedious but it was okay (Not really fond of memorizing areas in Knytt Stories). The Elevator Shaft's Drill challenge was easy, How it should be.

I also liked some of the custom content put in this game. The Glowing Lights, The Area before the Actual Drill's Music, The Background of the Screen with the Drill! It was quite fascinating. I just found the experience of my playthrough good overall!

I thank you for making this good level! I am glad to see it was finally finished!
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 18, 2012, 19:12:30: I made an updated version with the few minor fixes mentioned in the thread. If you have the older version, don't feel the need to download the updated one as for the most part it should still play right.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Yeah I know it's disappointing that there's no other endings. I wanted to have more content in general but it's titanic as it is and my priorities aren't on Knytt Stories any longer.

Thanks to all the kind words mentioned, by the way.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: PeppyHare4000 on May 18, 2012, 19:34:26: Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Well, I understand in that case! Don't take my disappointment too seriously

So yea... This level was pretty nice! I am just glad you took the time to pick yourself up and finish the level. I was starting to think that this level would be forgotten and never released...! :sigh:
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: sphere on May 19, 2012, 12:26:31: I'm stuck here. I want to ask if it is possible by using double jump (the grey part is stab)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 19, 2012, 15:35:37: Quote from: sphere on May 19, 2012, 12:26:31
I'm stuck here. I want to ask if it is possible by using double jump (the grey part is stab)

You need to do something else nearby to make the jump in that room possible.
Spoiler: hint (click to show/hide)
Look at the background for anything you can potentially utilize.
Spoiler: bigger hint (click to show/hide)
There's an electronic block in that room that you need to activate. Follow the power line to figure out which switch needs to be turned on.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: Fubaka on May 19, 2012, 22:53:27: Wow.

This is the hardest KS level I have ever played!

Normally that would be a big negative to me, but I can plainly tell that this level was made using big buckets of love as its primary ingredient. I'm not sure if I will ever finish this level without cheating, but Kudos!

By the way, I am stuck in this room.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/140/c/0/stuck__by_blahson256-d50hbkq.png)

Any hints?
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 19, 2012, 23:46:41: Quote from: Fubaka on May 19, 2012, 22:53:27
Wow.

This is the hardest KS level I have ever played!

Normally that would be a big negative to me, but I can plainly tell that this level was made using big buckets of love as its primary ingredient. I'm not sure if I will ever finish this level without cheating, but Kudos!

By the way, I am stuck in this room.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/140/c/0/stuck__by_blahson256-d50hbkq.png)

Any hints?

This level sure is a challenge but scarily enough I have tougher offerings. *cough*Safety*cough*

That room in particular is also quite hard.
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
The main issue is the laser that goes across the whole room, so eventually you're going to have to go right. You need to hit each button the specified number of times before the laser soon pushes you right, so it gets harder each time. Just make small jumps or run on and off them quickly, and be sure to avoid the lasers you CAN jump over, and if you hit the button the correct amount of times, carefully make your way to the next one before the middle laser that goes all the way across hits you. The lasers that are in between buttons are easy to pass by, just wait till they're about to disappear then run across.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: egomassive on May 20, 2012, 00:53:50: Gorgeous level! Your ability to turn challenges into puzzles is just as impressive here as it was in Industrial Trap (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=2949.0). The difficulty is certainly too high for me, but I kept at it because the challenges required skill rather than luck, and mostly because it was so beautiful. *gives a star*
Spoiler: spoilers of course (click to show/hide)
I saw a few sge's, really minor stuff, but I could look them up is you want. Before I do I want to know if there are any more secrets hidden in the level. I found one about V.P. I'd rather find them in the game than in the editor.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 20, 2012, 01:44:44: Thank you! Certainly Industrial Trap was a source of inspiration here and there.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Don't feel compelled to pick out all the SGEs if it doesn't amount to much. It's a giant level and only deserves a re-release if something pretty substantially off is found.
Spoiler: secrets (click to show/hide)
There's only two and you found one. Nothing major, though good job finding and almost meeting V.P.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: Fubaka on May 20, 2012, 09:03:26: Wow. Finally beat this sucker!
I don't think I've ever felt more accomplished finishing a knytt stories level.
Very original traps in this thing, too. Things I never would have thought of!

Excellent level, but definitely not for the amateur.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: GrayFace on May 20, 2012, 16:14:18: Yeah! It's well worth the wait. :) I've started from the beginning and went 1:46 into it so far. Considering I already finished the demo before, 1 hour is definitely an underestimation :) I also feel like it's Lunatic-ish, with -ish, so far.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 20, 2012, 23:18:49: It takes me somewhere around 80-90 minutes most of the time to beat this. Good job on beating it, Fubaka!
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: GrayFace on May 22, 2012, 21:37:58: It took me about 3:20 overall to beat it. Lunatic, without -ish.
Edit: 3:40 actually.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 22, 2012, 22:28:54: Ish or no ish I think the fact that I made it scares away most people. Also it's nice to know how long it takes other people so thanks for keeping track, GrayFace.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: ortoslon on May 22, 2012, 22:34:00: iirc, i gave up 20 minutes in
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: egomassive on May 23, 2012, 00:28:43: @ Ortoslon: I was looking forward to your video of this, but I guess even SecretGlitch's 80 minutes is too long. If I made a video of this it would mostly be Juni dying thousands of time. No one will watch 6 hours of that.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: GrayFace on May 23, 2012, 00:37:02: I've miscalculated play time a bit. It's more like 3:40 on the rightmost route of the last part of the level.
I've tried the easy (leftmost) route. You can subtract almost an hour (more than 30 mins for sure) if you go that way.
Edit: Always choosing the middle path took a little more time than the left path. This one is my favorite.
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Now it's time to find the secret path. I know it's there, because I saw it in the editor when I tried to figure up what to do with code at x950y1087. I think x947y1090 needs the 2 platforms which are at x14 of x945y1090 in order to make the player jump to the left.
There should be a save point at least at x950y1088, just before the player jumps to enter the code. A save point at x946y1090 would be ideal, however I see no way to place a save point there. When I played the thing I even felt like there should be a save point at x9y2 of x945y1091 for example, because the sequence is very long.
Another problem of the hardest path is x947y1077. A save-point is needed on that screen, right before the lunatic challenge.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: plural on May 23, 2012, 01:13:16: The art is absolutely fantastic in its simplicity. I love it. However, I'm platformer-handicapped and barely made it past the first place the submarine docks. I did look through the whole level through the editor (I don't know if this is considered poor form, but I do this all the time) loading spots that looked interesting and going forward until the lunatic got me. But still, beautiful and elegant in design.

I also really like the selection part at the end with the gallery like the Mario 64 castle.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 23, 2012, 01:59:29: Quote from: egomassive on May 23, 2012, 00:28:43
@ Ortoslon: I was looking forward to your video of this, but I guess even SecretGlitch's 80 minutes is too long. If I made a video of this it would mostly be Juni dying thousands of time. No one will watch 6 hours of that.

I've got somebody who's potentially making a heavily edited play-through of this level. I might do it myself if he doesn't.

Quote from: GrayFace on May 23, 2012, 00:37:02
I've miscalculated play time a bit. It's more like 3:40 on the rightmost route of the last part of the level.
I've tried the easy (leftmost) route. You can subtract almost an hour (more than 30 mins for sure) if you go that way.
Edit: Always choosing the middle path took a little more time than the left path. This one is my favorite.
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Now it's time to find the secret path. I know it's there, because I saw it in the editor when I tried to figure up what to do with code at x950y1087. I think x947y1090 needs the 2 platforms which are at x14 of x945y1090 in order to make the player jump to the left.
There should be a save point at least at x950y1088, just before the player jumps to enter the code. A save point at x946y1090 would be ideal, however I see no way to place a save point there. When I played the thing I even felt like there should be a save point at x9y2 of x945y1091 for example, because the sequence is very long.
Another problem of the hardest path is x947y1077. A save-point is needed on that screen, right before the lunatic challenge.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
The level certainly gets harder each subsequent time you go right in the endgame. There is four paths, but the one you're missing (which I personally don't qualify as all that secret) gives no remorse, and is probably the hardest thing in the game. But give it a try if you're a glutton for that.

There is a few issues here and there in the endgame, although the save point in x945y1091 would be ill-placed there as a red block would materialize over you. Probably could move the red block over and put the save there.

Quote from: plural on May 23, 2012, 01:13:16
The art is absolutely fantastic in its simplicity. I love it. However, I'm platformer-handicapped and barely made it past the first place the submarine docks. I did look through the whole level through the editor (I don't know if this is considered poor form, but I do this all the time) loading spots that looked interesting and going forward until the lunatic got me. But still, beautiful and elegant in design.

I also really like the selection part at the end with the gallery like the Mario 64 castle.

Thanks! That level select was the result of me being at the end of the project and realizing that I didn't use that particular tileset, so I threw it in since the level was long enough to deserve one.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: GrayFace on May 23, 2012, 02:19:55: Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Quote from: SecretGlitch on May 23, 2012, 01:59:29
There is a few issues here and there in the endgame, although the save point in x945y1091 would be ill-placed there as a red block would materialize over you. Probably could move the red block over and put the save there.
x19y7 may be a good place for save point on that screen. Or x14y7 of x945y1090 is a good place.

Quote from: SecretGlitch on May 23, 2012, 01:59:29
Thanks! That level select was the result of me being at the end of the project and realizing that I didn't use that particular tileset, so I threw it in since the level was long enough to deserve one.
Yes, that gallery is a very good decision.

Edit: Done the 4th path. Even this one took at least 20 minutes less than the one I was calling "rightmost" before.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: BeamishBoy on May 26, 2012, 17:14:21: I had been hoping to post a review after completing this, but first I had to play Dark Sea 1 (which itself is above my skill level, and took me hundreds of deaths to complete), and now I realize that Dark Sea 2 is even harder, so I can't promise I ever will finish. Granted, this DS1 was the first Knytt Stories level I've played for months, so I'm probably a bit rusty, but I'm in over my head, for sure.

All of the custom content is fantastic. The tilesets are completely professional, and the music does a great job in setting the mood. The save point placement is perfect for me - I never complete some insane challenge only to die right before I get to the save point. Challenges are always creative, and I've only had to refer to a Let's Play twice in order to get a solution. A good combination of physical skill and mental solving. Parts are frustrating, but I should expect that from a lunatic(-ish) level.

Here's hoping I make it through to the end (if I do, I'll add an update to my review)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on May 27, 2012, 17:17:45: Good luck and thanks! Don't feel too bad if you have to resort to cheating or going in the level editor. This level was made with my personal skill level in mind, which happens to be much too hard for most people. Dark Sea 1 was similar, but since I was much worse at KS years ago, it happened to be a much more accessible level.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: Pie_Sniper on June 04, 2012, 03:36:48: I must echo the praise you've already received, and I think I've only just begun the level. Gloomy atmosphere, brilliant design, and clear attention to detail make for an unforgettable story. I do wish the music looped to keep me from going mad while I try each screen over and over -- nothing toggling the sound off and on doesn't fix though.

I've been working my way through the level a few screens at a time as my patience allows, but I'm afraid I have gotten myself stuck and have been spending far too much time trying to find the way to proceed, so I would very much appreciate your guidance. :)
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
On the screen where you get the umbrella, I thought the obvious way forward was to get up on the ledge to the left. I've tried jumping from various places on that screen but it doesn't seem possible from anywhere. I even tried going back the way I came, and I found it blocked as well. Is that jump possible, or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on June 04, 2012, 20:47:12: Thanks a lot!
Spoiler: Umbrella Room (click to show/hide)
Unfortunately you're just stuck on a very difficult jump, one of hardest of the level. After getting the umbrella and saving, you'll need to first get a handle on timing the upper laser so that you can float past it. Once you generally know the timing of the jump, it's a matter of doing a gigantic jump to that spot sticking out of the roof. Go to the end of the ledge, and make sure to jump without the umbrella, then turn it on in midair to glide past the laser, and somewhere approximately at the end of the laser's path is when you both double jump and turn off your umbrella for maximum height. Be extremely careful navigating your way into the room's exit (don't fall and don't hit the spikes on the left) and then you've completed it.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: PeppyHare4000 on June 04, 2012, 22:52:15: Quote from: SecretGlitch on June 04, 2012, 20:47:12
Thanks a lot!
Spoiler: Umbrella Room (click to show/hide)
Unfortunately you're just stuck on a very difficult jump, one of hardest of the level. After getting the umbrella and saving, you'll need to first get a handle on timing the upper laser so that you can float past it. Once you generally know the timing of the jump, it's a matter of doing a gigantic jump to that spot sticking out of the roof. Go to the end of the ledge, and make sure to jump without the umbrella, then turn it on in midair to glide past the laser, and somewhere approximately at the end of the laser's path is when you both double jump and turn off your umbrella for maximum height. Be extremely careful navigating your way into the room's exit (don't fall and don't hit the spikes on the left) and then you've completed it.

I also found that room quite difficult! Back when i tested this, It took me a while to figure out i had to do this!
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: pfrangip on February 23, 2013, 04:20:24: Just finished this playing level for the competition and I've gotta say, HOLY CRAP was this difficult. I had to add a few save points (all but one to the end sequence) to keep myself sane! After I finished, and you get to the room where it says, "If you would like to replay any level..." I was thinking to myself, "Who in their right mind would want to go through that torture again?!!?"

Ah, I kid! It was a GREAT level. The art/atmosphere was simple yet extremely effective and appropriate to the story. The story was a little bland but the setting/atmosphere more than made up for it. Obviously it was VERY challenging but unlike other levels, I never once thought it was unfair or "random." Every time I died it felt like my fault, although I did use SecretGlitch's name in vain once or twice. There were many unique, new, clever puzzles and new twists on what I thought were tired and old enemies. For instance, I was very impressed with the underground ant tunnel... I didn't think anyone could use the ant in a new way. I think my favorite challenge was the loopy-screens with the lasers and umbrella. My least favorite was definitely the oil complex, if only because the Umbrella-Screen jump was so difficult that I had to come to the forum to make sure that's what I actually had to do. Also, who puts the Refuel Switch on the other side of two miles of death lasers? I think I see now what caused the BP oil spill. (But hey, that's every video game ever, right? ;) )

Anyways, my hat is off to you, SecretGlitch. Have a star for making two of my new favorite levels (Also played Dark Sea 1 to get the backstory), even if I never have the balls to play them again.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on February 23, 2013, 04:26:42: Good work getting through it! Thanks for playing. Also, if you manually went in and put save points, I'd suggest using KS+ as it has a save-anywhere feature in cheat mode. Though hopefully you wouldn't need to use said feature this point forward.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: millsmess on February 29, 2016, 22:09:44: I finally beat this epic level - although admittedly I took the easiest final path (I do plan to go back and try the harder paths at some point). I had to add extra saves points between challenges to reduce tedium, but I did manage to beat all the challenges on the path I took. I really like that the challenges often do not just require precision, but also some thinking ahead. :)

I did record my progress. Because each challenge generally took a while, I only started recording my attempts on a screen once I felt I was close to completing the screen. Most challenges have about 1-2 minutes of attempts recorded before the successful attempt.

If I were to post this (to YouTube), would people prefer the inclusion of these failed attempts? Or should I just stitch together the successful attempts? (If failed attempts are included, I'm estimating the total video will be about 2 hrs long, but I could split that over several episodes). Also, the commentary is pretty fragmented since I start and stop recording every couple minutes – would recording new commentary on top make sense?

Any suggestions are appreciated – and thanks again for this amazing level!! :)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: pfrangip on March 01, 2016, 03:53:11: For me, my attention is held best by good commentary and good narrative. Dying once or twice to illustrate a point is fine... any more and it's just tedious for the viewer.
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: millsmess on June 18, 2016, 05:03:30: OK. First part of my playthrough is posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLG6MA9AbFA

This is my first attempt at making any sort of playthrough, so the result is far from perfect. Hopefully it can still be of some use.

Thanks again to SecretGlitch for such an amazing level. :)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: millsmess on June 20, 2016, 19:52:50: And here's the last part of the playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lr2ZqM3b2c&

The resolution should be a bit better on this part. Hope you enjoy it. :)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: pfrangip on June 21, 2016, 02:01:53: I enjoyed the second one quite a bit! It's nice reliving some of those moments with the, errr, pain inflicted on someone else. X)
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: Purple Ink on June 22, 2016, 02:19:56: I enjoyed watching this playthrough. Then again, I could spend all day watching people play KS. :P
Title: Re: Dark Sea 2 [Challenge][Large][Lunatic-ish]
Post by: SecretGlitch on August 03, 2016, 08:39:54: Quote from: millsmess on June 18, 2016, 05:03:30
OK. First part of my playthrough is posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLG6MA9AbFA

This is my first attempt at making any sort of playthrough, so the result is far from perfect. Hopefully it can still be of some use.

Thanks again to SecretGlitch for such an amazing level. :)

Wow, thanks for making a playthrough dude! :hiddenstar: I wanted to make a scenic edited playthrough a long time ago that featured the music but getting the footage and editing the audio to be seamless was a little to great of a task for me. Good job with this, though!