[Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill

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Offline ixMarcel

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[Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« on: July 20, 2016, 16:28:01 »

"People here have lived happily for generations and life was simple... but now Thalanill Village is in great danger. I'll do everything I can to save my hometown."

For the past couple of months I've been working on my entry for the EPIC KS Level Competition, Mark II. It's about time I share some information and screenshots with you:
    • The level is going to be medium sized (~300+ screens).
    • There are some cutscenes utilizing KS+ features (and even an action sequence) along the way.
    • Featuring all new music tracks, COs and lots of custom tilesets.
    • Secret areas all over the place. Golden creatures are hidden there, as well as cats... But the cats are not what they seem.
    • Multiple endings*
    • Innovative challenges you've never seen anywhere else.

Screenshots:
Spoiler: (click to show/hide)

*...are being planned. nah, I'm still having problems with doing the main ending. nah, I'm good
« Last Edit: February 26, 2017, 19:35:21 by ixMarcel »

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2016, 19:30:27 »
Nice. Looking forward to seeing this complete.
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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 05:36:06 »
Awesome! Love the screenshots. Can't wait. :)

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2016, 15:23:08 »
Here's another screenshot for you  ;).


BTW I was wondering if it's possible to switch between 2 different umbrella sprites with separate graphics. Can anyone help me with that?

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2016, 20:01:01 »
The way to do that would be to have two different characters that look exactly the same (but have different umbrella sprites) and switch between them.  You can tie a custom umbrella to a custom character by naming the umbrella file: U[custom character name].  For example, the umbrella sprite for a custom character named "Knytt.png" would be named "UKnytt.png".
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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2016, 17:05:20 »
I'm currently compiling a credit list for all the stuff I use in my level. However, I'm not 100% sure if I can use some of songs listed below. I was hoping some of you guys could give me some info about that. The songs I'm not 100% sure if I can use are colorized.
« Last Edit: January 12, 2017, 16:38:01 by ixMarcel »

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2016, 14:03:30 »
Your banner has once again lured me here; the sneak peaks make this look glorious. Has there been any progress?

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2016, 15:00:34 »
Fubaka's decision to move the deadline to June activated the procrastination mode in me  >). I was determined to release this in 2016, but designing the last sequence of the level is more time consuming than I expected (I also had to re-edit some parts due to the feedback I got from betatesters). The level is almost finished... but there's still a lot to do.

I've taken a screenshot, but it seems it got cropped...

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2016, 20:25:29 »
This is looking pretty neat! The screens are very detailed, and I especially like the dark area with textured tiles and the overlay. I have a weakness for waterfall-filled backgrounds (and foregrounds :P2 )

Looking forward to explore this world and see what challenges you have in store for us :D
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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2017, 18:31:50 »
Updated version of the swamp area.

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2017, 17:15:27 »
Last stages of development be like:

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2017, 04:24:58 »
PFFFFFTTTT. If this is the case, then this is gonna be a great level when it comes out, for certain.

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2017, 16:58:45 »
« Last Edit: February 26, 2017, 17:17:22 by ixMarcel »

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Re: [Challenge/Epic/Scenic] [KS+] Saving Thalanill
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2017, 21:02:05 »
I wanted to post a video of Chopper from Star Wars Rebels going 'Woop Woop Woop,' but YouTube has failed me. Rest assured this is very exciting!