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Title: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {Released!}
Post by: Fubaka on June 02, 2012, 09:48:38
Greetings everyone!  You may remember me from over 2 years ago, when I promoted a level that I was working on, which, unfortunately didn't come to pass.

This time, though, I have an even better level in the works, which I am nearly finished with!

Cosmic Meltdown

Featuring:

-Five highly varied lands to explore, (not including secret areas), made with completely original tilesets!
-Non-standard music created by independent artists with their permission!
-An in-depth, involving storyline which will possibly make you laugh and cry at moments!
-A couple of troll-faces!
-Loads of SECRETS!

UPDATE:  This level is out!  Follow this link to get it!: http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=5855.msg61953#msg61953 (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=5855.msg61953#msg61953)
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown
Post by: egomassive on June 02, 2012, 11:37:29
Looks promising, especially the dark forest screen.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown
Post by: Fubaka on June 08, 2012, 11:30:30
Alright!  I've been a bit distracted the past few days, but now my attention has returned to this level.

The first playable beta will be available on Friday, the 15th of June.  Hopefully, all of the main world will be done by then.  I still have one more tileset to build, and those can take time.

As for the music, I have only gotten approval from a couple of artists so far, so all of the areas with currently unapproved music will be temporarily replaced with standard KS songs when the beta comes out.  Hopefully more will respond in the intervening time.

Speaking of which, if you are a musician, and you think one or more of your songs would fit the screenshots, or the beta when that is released, please let me know, and we can discuss possibly placing it in the level!

Until then, see you all on the 15th!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 15, 2012, 15:11:26
It's the 15th!  The beta is up as promised!  Check the first post!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: BeamishBoy on June 16, 2012, 04:46:32
Great fun! My first playthrough, I got the yellow key.

The use of custom content is very strong. The interior tilesets are great, and I love the trees as well, although they can be a bit hard to see against the background. The bamboo is nice, but, once again, sometimes foreground/background is a bit hard to differentiate. My biggest complaint is with the ice mountain tiles - the icicles are very organic, while the walls and corners are completely straight.

There were a few too many challenges for me based around the idea that, if one enemy is fun, then six must be six times as fun. I never cheated, but I was tempted a few times when it seemed that my success was going to be completely luck-based.

I thought the coolest part was how interactive the environment felt, from the setting sun to the really well-done day/night changes. The conversation system and the buttons, probably the most innovative parts, did their jobs well to make the world seem deeper.

I look forward to seeing the finished product! (and the zeeky boogy do- I MEAN talkie scenes)
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 16, 2012, 05:54:40
Quote from: BeamishBoy on June 16, 2012, 04:46:32
Great fun! My first playthrough, I got the yellow key.

The use of custom content is very strong. The interior tilesets are great, and I love the trees as well, although they can be a bit hard to see against the background. The bamboo is nice, but, once again, sometimes foreground/background is a bit hard to differentiate. My biggest complaint is with the ice mountain tiles - the icicles are very organic, while the walls and corners are completely straight.

There were a few too many challenges for me based around the idea that, if one enemy is fun, then six must be six times as fun. I never cheated, but I was tempted a few times when it seemed that my success was going to be completely luck-based.

I thought the coolest part was how interactive the environment felt, from the setting sun to the really well-done day/night changes. The conversation system and the buttons, probably the most innovative parts, did their jobs well to make the world seem deeper.

I look forward to seeing the finished product! (and the zeeky boogy do- I MEAN talkie scenes)

Thank you for your feedback.

Correct me if I am mistaken, but I am going to assume that you got the normal ending, right?  The map is designed in a way that if you find certain secrets, it alters your path through the level.  One of those paths is much harder than the other.
On the bamboo, you have a point.  I'll lessen the opacity of the background bamboo in the next release.  As for the ice tileset, it really comes down to personal taste, and I really like it as it is.
If you think that any of the challenges are much too hard, please point out specific ones for me, so I can reobserve them.  That'd help me greatly, especially if you mention map coordinates or include a screenshot.

Personally, I'm glad that none of it was too confusing for people to figure it out in good time.  If you thought the world was deep now, just wait until the actual story is added!  ;)
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Purple Ink on June 17, 2012, 05:36:50
I haven't gotten very far yet but I'm loving this level, especially the day/night shifting. I think that's a great feature. I understand not revealing any story elements but it feels a little empty without one, heh. Still good though. I'll give some more feedback when I've gotten further.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Medic-Ted on June 18, 2012, 00:08:47
How hard is this level suppose to be anyway ?

I'm currently stuck(unrelated to the difficulty), but the dark forest was quite hard in a random kind of way.

Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 18, 2012, 03:55:31
Quote from: Medic-Ted on June 18, 2012, 00:08:47
How hard is this level suppose to be anyway ?

I'm currently stuck(unrelated to the difficulty), but the dark forest was quite hard in a random kind of way.

The difficulty is labelled on the level itself, as well as mentioned in the first post.

If you tell me where you are stuck in a spoiler box, I can help you out.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Purple Ink on June 19, 2012, 02:20:58
I've played a little more but haven't gotten too much further. I did come across some things you'll probably want to know about. I'll spoiler it so as to not ruin anything for folks.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)

Anyway, that's all I have for now.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 19, 2012, 03:16:53
Quote from: Purple Ink on June 19, 2012, 02:20:58
I've played a little more but haven't gotten too much further. I did come across some things you'll probably want to know about. I'll spoiler it so as to not ruin anything for folks.

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)

Anyway, that's all I have for now.

Ah yes, to explain:

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 22, 2012, 22:47:48
I am now working on the talkie scenes, and streamlining the challenges in this level.

By my estimate, the second beta, which will include the full story, should be out within 5 days, and the full level, which will include the full story and all of the secrets, as well as any other corrections I need to make, will be out within 3 weeks.

I suggest, if you want the full experience, to skip the second beta.  Of course, if you do sacrifice the experience and give me feedback on it, there will be stars with your name on it, and credits for you in the full release!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on June 28, 2012, 08:17:21
A few delays, but I am still working on the next beta!

I am currently half-way through the process of adding the storyline into the game.  I have also made quite a few changes to parts of the main world.

Provided that I am not further stretched for hours, I should have this beta out within the next 3 days.  If it still isn't out by then, I will devise a wonderful distraction to sate you until it is out!  See you all then!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on July 02, 2012, 11:19:19
UPDATE!

I finally received permission from the last musician I wanted for the level!
As such, I have decided to skip releasing a Beta 2, and just go directly to releasing the full level when it is ready.

After all, it would be fairly foolish of me to publicly release another beta, with full story elements in place.  That would spoil the release!

Also, here is my wonderful distraction.  Click, if you DARE!  http://blahson256.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=scraps#/d4y98xp (http://blahson256.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=scraps#/d4y98xp)
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on November 02, 2012, 17:06:48
Nope!  I'm not letting this happen again!

This weekend, Cosmic Meltdown will be finished!  Look out for it!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: ixMarcel on November 02, 2012, 17:42:50
Ok, I'm looking, sir  :^^:.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Talps on November 03, 2012, 02:03:09
Well I'm looking, ma'am! Just to be different!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on November 05, 2012, 08:17:34
Status Update!

After a whole weekend of working on Cosmic Meltdown, I am happy to announce that the main level is now finished!

Now all that is left for me to do is perform some final tests, and create bonus content.  This should take another 2 days or so.

It's finally gonna be released, 13 months after it started!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Widget on November 05, 2012, 19:04:58
That's great news!  :D

Don't worry about how long it's taken since you announced it; with the attrition rate round here you should be proud to have got it to completion at all  :^^:
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on November 06, 2012, 08:44:05
Okay, after beginning work on the bonus content for this level, I have decided that I am gonna need more time to finish it.  The bonus content involved is gonna end up being much larger than I had initially planned.

I still intend to get this thing released within the month, and I promise you all, it'll be worth the wait!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on December 01, 2012, 23:35:38
Bah!  Distractions, added to the fact that this is taking a lot longer than I had intended.

Rest assured, this is still going on!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: m0o3 on December 03, 2012, 09:04:14
Count me in :o
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Purple Ink on December 17, 2012, 03:13:20
Any ideas yet for when we can expect?
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on December 29, 2012, 22:36:16
I haven't really had time to work on this at all since my last post, so I got to thinking.

Would you guys prefer if I released a version of the level with the main secret taken out, and then release the full level later, or would you all rather wait?
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Healy on December 30, 2012, 04:01:41
I personally would rather wait. It's annoying whenever a game is missing content, for whatever reason.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Yonowaaru on December 30, 2012, 10:55:36
Agreed. While there is the chance that if we wait, it'll take much longer because people tend to take hiatuses from these projects (believe me, I know the feeling), I'd hate it if everything was done except for one single amazing thing.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Talps on December 30, 2012, 13:01:41
I'd rather wait for the full release. Pretty much what Yonowaaru said.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on December 30, 2012, 19:09:54
Since you guys seem so unanimous about this, I shall release it when it is completely finished.
Once the new year rolls around, this project shall resume.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on January 13, 2013, 12:51:27
Update!  Progress on this level has accelerated back to a good pace.  Regardless, it'll still be a while before this level is released.  At this point, the big secret I am working on may as well be a whole other level!  XD

I'm drafting and implementing the most important aspects of the Secret area's story now.  Funny that my procrastination on this level has given me time to think of better story elements.  All in all, it will ultimately benefit the level in more ways than if I had released it last year with my older plans.

You guys are in for a treat!  Just give it a little more time and it'll be ready!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: ixMarcel on January 13, 2013, 14:34:04
I'm excited. So excited  :D.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on January 16, 2013, 07:20:51
Currently working on the last tileset I need for this level.  All I will say at this point is that it's a cave with some crystals in it.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on January 20, 2013, 09:42:55
I now only have one more area to build for this level, although it will be a rather large one, comprising three and a half tilesets!

After I finish that, there will only be the final wave of testing to deal with before I can release this monster!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Purple Ink on January 20, 2013, 18:36:57
Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {BETA AVAILABLE}
Post by: Fubaka on January 25, 2013, 00:09:45
Okay, I am now formally calling out for people interested in beta testing my level!

It'll be ready for testing by Monday, January 28th.  I need people to test it then so I can release it as soon as possible!
Send me a PM if you are interested, and on Monday, I will send you the .knytt file.
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {Looking For Beta Testers}
Post by: Fubaka on January 28, 2013, 21:31:53
The level has been sent to the beta testers!  It's only a matter of time...  :nuts:
Title: Re: [Challenge/Scenic] Cosmic Meltdown {Currently Testing}
Post by: Purple Ink on February 03, 2013, 06:32:54
It's almost here!