[Challenge/Puzzle][Medium][Hard] The Legend of the White Elephant

* The "action key" (Down) is used often in the puzzles. If you get stuck at a screen and don't know how to proceed, try pressing Down at a fishy spot (there will be usually a subtle hint).

* If you find a certain section of the game to be a trial-and-error fest, you are probably missing a power-up. Backtrack a few screens and search thoroughly.

* The last challenge requires good use of a certain power-up. If you're having trouble at that screen, do not resort to "brute force" and re-think your strategy carefully.

* To access the secret area, you'll need to: a) Find the secret entrance; and b) Find the four colored keys to unlock it. You can do it just after getting the last power-up, but you can also finish the game normally and reload the last save (the game's automatically saved after the last challenge, so you can backtrack and search for the secret area or any missing keys).

Finally... my first public release :D  It's been more than 4 months since I started working on this level, which I originally intended to be just a simple joke level for my close friends. As I was learning more about the KS level editor, I started to improve the design little by little and add platforming challenges and puzzles... and then I decided to spend more time on it and make a full adventure to share with the entire KS community. This is my way of repaying the KS level authors for all the good moments I had playing their great adventures :)

I'm not gonna lie to you and hype this level saying it's an innovative masterpiece or some stupid thing like that. This is my first attempt at designing a KS adventure, and it shows. Many of you may find this level too simplistic and visually mediocre, as I'm not used to making custom tilesets/objects and complex backgrounds. Still, I tried my hardest at making a decent-looking adventure that could be enjoyed by both novice and seasoned players. I included some challenges and puzzles that I've not seen in other KS levels. If you decide to give this level a try, I'm fairly convinced you'll have a nice time playing it (although it's pretty short... you can finish it in 1-2 hours even if you're playing it for the first time).

The story, despite seeming a little too serious, is not (the bad guy's name is a big hint  XD ). You'll find stupid jokes and absurd references here and there. The truth is, many of the events of this game are actually a parody of some funny episodes of mine and my friend's real life. However, the game is completely playable as is and you don't need to be aware of anything special to be able to enjoy it (but if any of you wants to know more for some bizarre reason... well, I suppose I could explain a bit  :P2 )

One more thing: version 0.9 is a beta release. Although it's practically finished, there are still missing details such as the final illustrations (I had to use rough drafts except for the only 3 scenes that are already colored). Seeing that my sister (the artist) won't come back home until July, I decided to not delay the release anymore and upload this beta. When the drawings are finished and I have time to revise the english translation, I'll release a second, final version. Of course, I'd be happy to hear your opinion and any suggestions you want to make. I'll take any feedback into account for the final version (and for other future possible projects).

Having said that... here's the download link for this level. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it :)

The sign at the entrance warns you to not enter the maze without "directions" or a "compass". If you have neither one, check the eastern section of the forest. It may look like a pointless screen, but there's something that should strike you as odd...

I suppose the 'compass' would refer to umbrella?

Nope... you do need to use the umbrella at a certain screen that you can reach via the maze, but the "compass" refers to another power-up. However, that has nothing to do with said screen... it's actually a different puzzle.

I've already reached the umbrella(wind) screen. I was just wondering because I hadn't seen any need for another power-up yet.

Also I activated the magical updraft mechanism then tried to go right and I got a void. (EDIT: this was, of course, before I got the detector - the mechanism switch seems to have disappeared and with it the void, now)

EDIT: Also also, I pretty much cheesed (is that a word?) all the spikes with my hologram (is it normal to have the hologram by then or was I just lucky in finding it first?).

• The ordering of challenges in the pagoda leads me to believe I did things properly.

EDIT: Oh man I was in the pagoda and I fell into shiftland, and in an attempt to recover, I tried jumping left, and got a wallswim.

1) Thanks for the info   I'll fix this right away.

2) Yes, it's normal, the hologram is the last power-up you get. I made this level having both novice and expert players in mind. If you know the hologram disables the spikes, well, good for you. If not... though luck   Also, you probably have crossed the spikes before, when you didn't know what to do and lacked the eyeball thingy. But maybe you're right, that part would be too easy if you do it that way. I should replace some of these spikes with a similar trap, like a custom "fixed spike" and a "hurt" invisible object (being a desert, I can't just put happy death juice there )

3) Man, I sure screwed up a lot    I'll check that, thanks for the report.

Oh, and thanks again for allowing me to edit your tileset

Has anyone managed to find the keys and the secret area? Just curious.

Oh, and thanks for playing my level

I beat up the weird dude at the end, and found ALL the keys, but I can't find the end of the game!  So you know what I did?  I cheated!  Yeah!  That's right!  I opened it up with the level editor and cheated!  ARGH!

But that's not the worse of it.  Am I insane?  I could only find the secret ending.

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...walk to the right after beating the "final boss" and touch the glowing orb? That teleports you back to the upper floor of the pagoda. Then, you just have to go right (the screen where you fall and lose your powers is replaced with a normal, solid floor screen) and touch the white elephant.

Also, the screen where you battle the boss should be replaced with an empty screen with two big holes after defeating him. If this didn't happen, then I screwed up royally  :S

The secret ending?!!
It means....I haven't found ANY key yet?!!
Ohhhhhh nooooooo.......