Status update new knyttlevels.com website

It has been a while since I last spoke about this project.

I haven't sit still since then though.

The last action I put out was a request for help. RunMan was kind enough to offer his help, but sadly I never was able to get in contact with him to discuss the matter.

Looki also PM'ed me telling me that he was interested in helping me out, with the sidenote that he didn't had much time himself either so things could get slow.

As I'm very happy with all the help I can get, and he is experienced, I invited him to the project (and I was still hoping for RunMan to also join in)

Due to Looki being part of the project, a few problems have been tackled in a way that makes things even better AND easier too. Looki has made a php script to get data from a .knytt.bin file, which removes the requirements to actually have to enter data on submission. (I wanted to make this part as easy as possible to encourage users to enter it carefully. I started to use the youtube way of uploading: you upload and while you have to wait, you fill in the form) This seemed to be very hard, and looki's way of just extracting that from the file itself is a real addition and even better solution too!

In addition, when you upload a level, the script will composite what the first screen looks like. Often the first screen of a level is what people will remember most, making it ideal to both see if this was the level you were seeking, but also to see what kind of experience you can get before actually playing the level. This'll promote levels with custom content!

Furthermore, I have included 2 screens of the alpha stage we're in now. The layout etc has not been set as final yet, but with a layout it works much better to add to the system.

Currently we can:
* log in using the forum account
* upload a level
* browse levels
* filter/search the browse section to quickly find one or more levels.


Also, the levels currently uploaded are for testing purposes only. You will have to upload your levels to the new system once its ready of course.

Woot, looks awesome! Good job LPChip and Looki!

Yay! It's comming!
Good job. Keep working!
Looking foward it!

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My oldest level as the prewiew? I can't belive it...

Woot, progress!

Yeah, this is great news. Thank you, LPChip.

In addition, when you upload a level, the script will composite what the first screen looks like. Often the first screen of a level is what people will remember most, making it ideal to both see if this was the level you were seeking, but also to see what kind of experience you can get before actually playing the level. This'll promote levels with custom content!

I assume there is a way to turn that off, right? Otherwise, that would be a good way to promote spoilers.
Nah, of course you can turn it off. Everything else is awesome, so there's no reason this wouldn't be.

I am not intended to turn the 1st screen preview off. I don't see this as a spoiler either. The first screen says nothing about the surprises in a level except for good graphics.

Unless it is a one screen level. Or if it has something important in the first screen. Or if it isn't a standard un-innovative level.
The first screen could potentially spoil a level, depending on the type. At least make the first screen preview an option, instead of mandatory for everyone who uploads a level.

Edit
This must be why you never released any info before. Now you have to waste time arguing over site design with people like me.

No, I don't have to argue about it. I'm not going to remove it. Period.

If its troubling for you, either not use the upload capability, or change your level to support it properly. (a shift on the first screen to move you to the next screen)

I'm wondering: Would it cause problems if we use "custom" categories?

If you're wondering what I mean, I mean changing the category in the .ini to something not normally there.

No, I don't have to argue about it. I'm not going to remove it. Period.

I never said that you should remove it, just that you should make it an option.

I'm wondering: Would it cause problems if we use "custom" categories?

If you're wondering what I mean, I mean changing the category in the .ini to something not normally there.

Yeah, because then your level won't be findable using the filters.

Quote from: LPChip on March 04, 2010, 21:27:50

No, I don't have to argue about it. I'm not going to remove it. Period.

I never said that you should remove it, just that you should make it an option.

I heard you the first time, but I'm going to make it optional either. It takes way too much trouble adding stuff like that besides, it really breaks with the idea behind this page.

So once more, and I'm not going to say more about it, I won't change it. The preview will be there, and if it bothers you, either ensure that your level doesn't have a first screen that spoils, or just don't upload your level at all.

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YE- eh.. *cough cough* *has gone hoarse

You see, LPChip? Post about it, and people compliment you.

Yay! Now I can get some of those old levels that were lost during the old forum holocaust!