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Title: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 12, 2009, 06:09:39
The new forum's levels page is still looking pretty empty, so I'll post this here to fill it up a bit. :)

The Great Race is the first level I made for Knytt Stories, but I spent a lot of time on it trying to polish and perfect it. The level doesn't have a lot of custom content in it if that's what you're looking for, but I focused on making it a fun platforming challenge with some nice scenery. I posted this on the old forums and received a lot of great feedback on it, but any comments or criticisms are still welcome. Have fun! :D

Download: http://199.91.154.73/d2adiirlg1eg/mm4am3jh3xd06mo/The_Great_Race_Final_5.knytt.bin

Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: Kasran on April 12, 2009, 19:07:29
This is a really fun level! I even beta-tested it back when I was known as DragonMC.

However, I'd advise you to put the difficulty and type into the title.
"[Difficulty][Type] Level Name"
Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: Evil on April 12, 2009, 23:52:00
It looks like you worked hard on this
Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: Vinterrun on April 13, 2009, 00:35:36
Great level, it`s a lot of fun!

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Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: Purple Pineapple on April 13, 2009, 01:30:02
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Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: googoogjoob on April 13, 2009, 01:54:09
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Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: Purple Pineapple on April 14, 2009, 01:52:24
 :oops:
Title: Re: The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 14, 2009, 05:20:42
I'd advise you to put the difficulty and type into the title.
"[Difficulty][Type] Level Name"

Thanks, will do. I've been inactive for so long on the forums I've forgotten how things work. X)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Vinterrun on April 15, 2009, 15:06:22
Hehe I try my best
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Evil on April 16, 2009, 23:26:33
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Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Morendo on April 18, 2009, 05:40:51
I'd like to re-download this level but it seems the link isn't working. At least for me.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Purple Pineapple on April 18, 2009, 08:06:05
(http://mediafire.com/images/error_bg.gif)
Invalid File. This error has been forwarded to MediaFire's development team.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 18, 2009, 08:23:30
Ah, I forgot that MediaFire did that. Follow the link now, it should work.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Vinterrun on April 18, 2009, 17:01:06
Ha! I saved him!  :P
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Strange Darkness on April 19, 2009, 03:30:58
That was a brilliant level  :) it was big and it was really well done
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Purple Pineapple on April 19, 2009, 04:41:51
Aw...
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Also, SGE (Yes I know it's un avoidable.)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: baldwin on April 19, 2009, 05:56:31
HOLYCRAP.
best. level. ever.

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Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 19, 2009, 06:59:08
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it. :)

I think I'm through doing revisions now, though. The majority of problems have been fixed, and I'm fine with a few S.G.E.s and typos. I just don't think it'd be worth the effort to fix them, upload a new file, and make you all download the level again. X)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: QuietlyConfident on May 02, 2009, 15:45:48
I had to register, just to say how much I loved this level. First level I ever downloaded for KS; and I've got to say it's totally brilliant! Just everything about it, the storyline, and the Computer, and the amazing credits playground. Totally unique, but totally amazing too!  X)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: victor12 on May 03, 2009, 09:51:13
 :oops: i have a problem with the complex part
EDIT:...nevermind.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Pumpkinbot on May 04, 2009, 04:35:06
I just downloaded it and OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING! =D Except it's a little bland near the beginning. Bu after that, it's amazing! :U

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Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: TheSquashedOrange on May 08, 2009, 13:59:04
I played this level quite a while ago and really loved it, I played through both of the endings, (you really make me stew in my guilt in the bad one you mean person >)) and even the though the bad one was alot shorter, it was still a brilliant level all the same.

Also, I have absolutely nothing against levels with no custom material, it adds to the mood of it and is almost necessary in environmental levels, but in a simple platforming one it's not really to important. :)

Quietely, is that Calvin by the way?
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: 4a on May 12, 2009, 17:09:38
Nice level.
I found the computer-emotional attachment thing kind of weird, but I guess it worked.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Dandelion on May 13, 2009, 23:42:37
This is one of my favorite levels!  C)p I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by
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I also really liked the museum. It helped you feel like you were actually in the game because you know more about the areas. There are a few errors in the credits. Firstly, there are no spikes on this tile.
Spoiler: Picture of the tile (click to show/hide)
Second, the space junk galaxy theme is by Koji Kondo, not Kenji Kondo. Still, great level.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Hmpf on June 24, 2009, 20:45:00
To me, with my very poor reflexes, this was only mostly manageable - I had to remove one enemy in the editor at some point. (Yes, I cheat. I'm sorry, but my tolerance for frustration is low and I'm mainly here for scenery and the sense of travel.) Still, very nice concept, and nice, variable settings - I especially loved the museum under the sea. Also, I loved the credits, which are like a little environmental of their own.

Oh, and the zoo. Especially the blue bitey things trapped in little holes. Take that, blue bitey things! :D
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: RunMan on July 05, 2009, 13:25:09
Great level. You probably spent a lot of time working on it.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on July 05, 2009, 21:42:23
Great level. You probably spent a lot of time working on it.

Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you liked it. :)

And yes, it took quite a while to make. Eighteen months. :P
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: PONTO on July 05, 2009, 22:02:52
Very nice level, with much variety. I played a beta version a long time ago which only went up to the part where
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Now I did it all over again.
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Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: RunMan on July 05, 2009, 22:11:25
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Yeah, it was really cool
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: theiza27 on July 26, 2009, 21:13:25
i am completely stuck at the area where you turn around and save the computer and they tell you to try finding a way in from the outside... some help anyone?   O_o
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: theiza27 on July 26, 2009, 21:48:28
i've jumped from column to column dozens of times... i've tried to double umbrella jump to scale the walls upwards... i've gone down each column to try and find a secret passage... and no luck!  :sad: is it just staring me in the face like a tard???  >(
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Kael Seoras on July 27, 2009, 00:23:20
Just finished playing this level. I loved it  :^^: I'll probably be playing it again sometime :D

I loved that museum XD
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on July 31, 2009, 22:01:08
i've jumped from column to column dozens of times... i've tried to double umbrella jump to scale the walls upwards... i've gone down each column to try and find a secret passage... and no luck!  :sad: is it just staring me in the face like a tard???  >(

Spoiler: (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: theiza27 on August 01, 2009, 04:53:42
whyyyy was that the most impossible thing ever to do... right up until someone tells me thats what i'm SUPPOSED to do!? then all of a sudden it was pie!?  :moody: this game makes me so crazy sumtimes lolz
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Bored2death on August 01, 2009, 05:38:05
You should make an expanded museum to include the other places... I loved it all, but the museum was hilarious!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: theiza27 on August 01, 2009, 08:55:34
ok finished (FINALLY)

and i have to say that has been my favorite level so far... i prefer a storyline... and that was just perfect :)

and i don't know how to make "spoiler" links lolz so i can't say anything about the end... but I LOVED IT! ALL of it :)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Hauki on December 07, 2009, 16:39:04
i've jumped from column to column dozens of times... i've tried to double umbrella jump to scale the walls upwards... i've gone down each column to try and find a secret passage... and no luck!  :sad: is it just staring me in the face like a tard???  >(

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Argh, I can't find the right place either. This is doing my head in! :D Please can someone spell this out for me? Where is the entrance to the computer room? Thank you in advance!!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Exp HP on December 08, 2009, 01:50:20
Spoiler: Here's where it is (click to show/hide)
As for how to reach it... you're on your own.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Hauki on December 11, 2009, 18:03:50
Whew... thanks... Finally made it.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: rednukleus on December 13, 2009, 00:09:30
This is the most pleasing use of the original tileset that I have seen in a 3rd party level. I really like this level. You paid attention to composing the scene in a way that makes it seem like a natural environment.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: hagmo on January 23, 2010, 16:49:10
I absolutely love this level. I'm impressed you managed so well with the pre-installed tilesets. I've tried to make far simpler levels than this and I always end up trying to make new sets because I need that specific tile that I couldn't find anywhere.

I like the story with the computer of course, that's the highlight of the level. Hope to see more from you soon?
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Battlehawk on January 25, 2010, 21:54:09
One of my favorite levels, keep it up!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Blobby on January 27, 2010, 04:16:46
I am completely and absolutely stuck.

Spoiler: The are I am stuck in (click to show/hide)

Please help me  C)p
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: StraightFlame on January 27, 2010, 16:31:07
Solution for Blobby:
I am completely and absolutely stuck. Please help me  C)p
Spoiler: On a sidenote... (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Blobby on January 27, 2010, 19:24:12
Thank you for your help.
I quite enjoyed this level.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: bulbapuck on March 01, 2010, 16:20:41
I'm highly enjoying this level this far, however I'm stuck..
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Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: yohji on March 01, 2010, 16:26:18
I'm highly enjoying this level this far, however I'm stuck..
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Ergh, I remember that place. I enjoyed the level very much, but that place... that place...  :O :ohnoes: :shocked: :whoa:

Sorry, I can't really remember how to get past it; I'm pretty sure it's "just" a very difficult jump and not a lack-of-powerup problem :/
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: bulbapuck on March 01, 2010, 16:34:40
I was afraid so... Thank you :)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Purple Pineapple on March 02, 2010, 01:44:55
I had alot of trouble on that jump the first time I played it aswell. I was surprised when I managed to do it so easily after my skills had developed and I played it the second time.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Talps on March 02, 2010, 19:33:16
Just played through this and really enjoyed it. It tested my skills well and the only place I really got frustrated was the room with two red bouncers and two grey spiky-helicopter-homing-in-things.

But the environments were pretty :P and very well put together. It's amazing how you got it all to look so good!
And the computer speech was awesome. That must have taken ages to put together!

*Applauds quietly*
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on March 03, 2010, 02:37:50
Ah, thanks guys! It's always nice to check back, for fun, and see that a few more people liked it. :)

I'm highly enjoying this level this far, however I'm stuck..
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Yes, that part's a bit tricky at first. You have to...

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I hope that helps. ;)

Quote
And the computer speech was awesome. That must have taken ages to put together!

Thanks, it was very fun to make! I actually did that part all in one night as the idea came to me, but I was up 'til four in the morning lol. I was pretty tired at school the next day, but I think it was worth it.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Firewall on March 03, 2010, 13:39:33
The End made me smile.  :)
JCN's computer screen was totaly pwn.  :nuts:
By the whole thing........was....just.......unexplanable.......
I hope you make more of these in the future!  ;)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: bulbapuck on March 04, 2010, 00:06:04
Damn game.. I win the race and the game takes me back to lose it <_<

 ;)

I loved this level! It's definately one of my favorites C)p The ending was absolutely awesome, especially the computer! That must have taken ages 0.0

Oh, and I'm an idiot for not making that jump.. I wasn't holding down the s-button (forgot the controls after taking a break) :P

I would love to see more from you in the future!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Deformed Knee on March 04, 2010, 21:54:31
I remember this level it was truly epic :)! In one of the earlier versions, though, I remember a very original challenge on the way to the "bad" ending with those red things that follow you at high speed, which was taken away to give a more "sad" feeling i suppose (what with it being so easy). Pity. Also at the start if you jump over the powerups and then down the hole, you are stuck forever >(.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on March 11, 2010, 03:57:00
To Firewall and bulbapuck: Awesome, thanks for taking the time to enjoy the ol' level!

As for future levels, I'm not actively working on anything of my own at the moment- too busy with school. I might restart Apocalyptic City, the environmental level I started, during summer vacation. No promises though.

I am occasionally producing tilesets for Boot Stamping on a Knytt Face Forever by JCGrim. Go check it out on the forums if you want, it's coming along slowly but surely.

I remember this level it was truly epic :)! In one of the earlier versions, though, I remember a very original challenge on the way to the "bad" ending with those red things that follow you at high speed, which was taken away to give a more "sad" feeling i suppose (what with it being so easy). Pity. Also at the start if you jump over the powerups and then down the hole, you are stuck forever >(.

Actually, if you want to play that bit, I made it into its own separate level called Monocromatica Grotta (The White Cave in Italian). You can find the thread here (http://nifflas.lpchip.nl/index.php?topic=1023.0) for the download.

As for that bug thing- LOL. I didn't know about that one. I assumed that players would automatically take the power-ups, not actively avoid them! Thankfully, that part's at the beginning of the level, so it isn't too big of a deal to just restart if it happens- they'll know what they did wrong.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: ortoslon on March 18, 2010, 11:16:53
playthrough http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gKKxBtFd7s
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: grimwit on March 24, 2010, 22:42:12
 :D  Just finished the level.  Loved it.

Loved.

It.

Every bit of it was smart and the story alone gave me a feeling that I should be moving as fast as I can.
^_^  Makes me wanna make a race level of my own!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: BeeZeroOne on April 03, 2010, 11:19:56
This is easily one of my favourite KS levels, ever.

Great environments, great challenges that were tricky enough to test the skills of the player but not too hard to be frustrating, great story with the JCN (those shifts must have taken FOREVER X_X) and just all-round brilliant.

I salute you, B-Man!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: ElMirador on April 10, 2010, 09:58:43
This is a fantastic level map.
It's worth to play it for times. XD
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Rotfly on July 20, 2010, 10:42:38
The best level I've played EVER! Everything is just perfect. It is long enough, has two endings, not even a single bug. Great storyline and some brilliant ideas about the places. I was a little surprised when I noticed that some part of this level is exactly the same like in    Monocromatica Grotta. I was also amazed with the amount of work You put in that part where... How do I do that spoiler thing? Sorry, I'm still quite new to the forum... Anyway, thank You very much for all the fun I had with this level and I hope for more levels like this one.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: victor12 on July 22, 2010, 11:50:07
Has anyone found
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?
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: StraightFlame on July 22, 2010, 14:49:25
Has anyone found
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?
How is that a spoiler when it's hidden? Anyways...
Me! Me! Meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

I lol'd at
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And now that you bring it up, the fact that
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is kinda weird

And to the (few) people out there who want to know:
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: wsmwsm001 on August 11, 2010, 17:20:48
how to get out of here?both side of the doors are locked!!
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Yonowaaru on August 11, 2010, 19:23:29
Go to the right, up, then umbrella-jump over.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: LemGambino on August 17, 2010, 23:15:36
Good level so far, but I have just one issue: I can't view the level in the Editor; I updated everything just now but it's not appearing in the level list when I open up the Editor. Can someone help me?
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Yonowaaru on August 17, 2010, 23:24:19
It's probably under a different name then, names usually change during the making of levels.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: LemGambino on August 17, 2010, 23:35:48
I found it, it was called "Brent Land." All is good now. ^_^
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on June 21, 2012, 08:26:59
Hey hey, long time no see! :)

Sorry for the necro, but here's the scoop. I'm trying to get in the mood to finish the environmental level I started a few years ago, but I haven't touched KS in quite a while. So, in an attempt to get a feel for KS again, I decided to go back and tweak The Great Race for what will hopefully be the last time.

Changes are minor for the most part, but a TON of typos in the dialog have been corrected, SGEs pointed out have been dealt with, and I've adjusted the difficulty on a few screens based on feedback from players. I also added a warp to the beginning of the JCN gauntlet to prevent an awkward change in tone from lethality to hospitality when backtracking.

In other words... just polish. But whether you've played the level before or are hearing about it for the first time, I hope you will enjoy the effort I've put into it. Download link is on the first page. Have fun! :D
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: sergiocornaga on June 21, 2012, 13:40:01
Heh... and yet, this many updates in, the directory is still called 'Brent Land'. But that's OK, I think changing it at this point would just cause confusion.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Talps on June 21, 2012, 18:28:27
Ooh, any excuse to play this again is a good'n! I'll give it a go when I have time.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Knatt on April 07, 2013, 23:55:53
Little bump on this one, but one of the most intense levels I played. I loved it, just wanna let you know that you left me with a good feeling  C)p
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 29, 2013, 03:27:32
Little bump on this one, but one of the most intense levels I played. I loved it, just wanna let you know that you left me with a good feeling  C)p

Awesome, thanks for letting me know! I couldn't ask for more than giving someone an enjoyable experience! :)
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Polana on April 29, 2013, 12:38:08
Because this topic is up again, I want to say, that I love seabed museum. I think it's one of the most funny ideas in KS. I hope you won't feel offended or something, if I release an old level of mine, that uses similar idea.
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: pfrangip on April 29, 2013, 14:03:07
I played this ages ago, and again months ago, and one of my favorite things was the description of the bird that drops the white glowy hazardous things. It's stated that it is completely harmless, but periodically sheds the moisture from its wings, which might be dangerous to someone with an allergy to water. That cracked me up, and still makes me smile.  C)p
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: B-Man on April 30, 2013, 16:58:26
Because this topic is up again, I want to say, that I love seabed museum. I think it's one of the most funny ideas in KS. I hope you won't feel offended or something, if I release an old level of mine, that uses similar idea.

Thanks, glad you liked it! :)

It's fine with me if you made a level based off of mine. Actually, that sounds pretty neat! Is is Secret Agent Juni over in the preview section?
Title: Re: [Challenge][Normal] The Great Race
Post by: Polana on May 01, 2013, 14:41:29
Yes. There can't be evil scientist without underwater shelter.