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I made that level look a LOT easier than it is. One of many reasons why I prefer people to play instead of watch. Keep in mind I have played parts of this level a lot more than once or twice, and know the optimal ways to handle each obstacle. I died many, many times while testing before I arrived at this style that gets me through the level almost every time, and even here I almost made one to many mistakes! Also, as soon as Chdata or I can get the other sprites I want up and running, it will increase the difficulty in what currently look like easy sections. And after all that, there's a boss. Don't know what the boss will be yet, but it's touhou so expect lot's of projectiles. But it's not difficult to make it harder if the people demand it. Quite easy in fact. The question is why would I want to? I'd be looking for specific examples and well reasoned arguments if I'm going to raise the difficulty, because that is a very fine line.
Mario World does have its limitations. The sidebar is done with some level asm and layer two. I can't keep it for the rest of the level because everything would need to be auto-scrolling with wonky boat physics. The biggest problem with changing the picture is that there isn't enough space for two tilesets that size. Map8 is only so big and every single graphic in this level is exgfx (the boxes in the house will be changed, but I may have to make customs blocks and animations specifically for that so it doesn't change back to the vanilla box when hit. Don't know if there's an easier way or not yet). I know you can program gfx into the rom outside of lunar magic, but it's far beyond me. That said, it would be very nice if I could make a dynamic sidebar.
The stairs are like that in the game referenced, and for this particular issue, I'd like to stay true to source. I'll keep it in mind though, because the stairs were mentioned once before.
And haha, yeah that's my level. I have no problem reusing those gfx, because it is used in a very different context here (and they took forever to draw and resize! So I'm unashamed of milking them for a little extra mileage when appropriate).
But thanks for taking a look. I'll see what can be done about that side bar, but short of reprogramming the whole game, it could prove to be difficult to pull of any other way.
Mario World does have its limitations. The sidebar is done with some level asm and layer two. I can't keep it for the rest of the level because everything would need to be auto-scrolling with wonky boat physics. The biggest problem with changing the picture is that there isn't enough space for two tilesets that size. Map8 is only so big and every single graphic in this level is exgfx (the boxes in the house will be changed, but I may have to make customs blocks and animations specifically for that so it doesn't change back to the vanilla box when hit. Don't know if there's an easier way or not yet). I know you can program gfx into the rom outside of lunar magic, but it's far beyond me. That said, it would be very nice if I could make a dynamic sidebar.
The stairs are like that in the game referenced, and for this particular issue, I'd like to stay true to source. I'll keep it in mind though, because the stairs were mentioned once before.
And haha, yeah that's my level. I have no problem reusing those gfx, because it is used in a very different context here (and they took forever to draw and resize! So I'm unashamed of milking them for a little extra mileage when appropriate).
But thanks for taking a look. I'll see what can be done about that side bar, but short of reprogramming the whole game, it could prove to be difficult to pull of any other way.
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I just woke up, and I always feel I can give a better "review" after I replay the level at a later time. So if I think of something or change my mind I'll post again.
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There's a missing Pcoin because I never finished the level =p
The sprites are from MegaMari which is why you can't hurt them and I guess I'll leave it at that but add a powerup.
(Actually leeks hurt them but I didn't add any)
The sprites are from MegaMari which is why you can't hurt them and I guess I'll leave it at that but add a powerup.
(Actually leeks hurt them but I didn't add any)
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I figured it wouldn't be easy to do. It's not really worth the effort. It's fine as it is.Cup wrote:Mario World does have its limitations. The sidebar is done with some level asm and layer two. I can't keep it for the rest of the level because everything would need to be auto-scrolling with wonky boat physics. The biggest problem with changing the picture is that there isn't enough space for two tilesets that size. Map8 is only so big and every single graphic in this level is exgfx (the boxes in the house will be changed, but I may have to make customs blocks and animations specifically for that so it doesn't change back to the vanilla box when hit. Don't know if there's an easier way or not yet). I know you can program gfx into the rom outside of lunar magic, but it's far beyond me. That said, it would be very nice if I could make a dynamic sidebar.
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The change to Komachi is good. On a side note have you tried SMWC's Customizable Conveyor Block for the boat itself, to push Demo forward at the same rate she's left behind, so it seems as if she isn't moving on backwards for no reason on the boat?
For Lily's projectiles: I'm sorry I can't fix them for the scrolling part. Although are you changing the gfx for them? I'd suggest just a horizontal and vertical oval thing, or two diagonal ones, or a + and x shaped thing.
As said on youtube, the puffballs are missing their blue tint. And as for a boss, if we end up with just a whole Touhou themed world, the boss could be one of Demo's siblings.
In the castle/house part of the level: Those yellowish platforms have single green dots that I think you could make yellow. It just kinda stands out or something.
The use of the elecpuffs x climbing was well done.
You're level definitely should be the first one the furballs appear in, btw.
The change to Komachi is good. On a side note have you tried SMWC's Customizable Conveyor Block for the boat itself, to push Demo forward at the same rate she's left behind, so it seems as if she isn't moving on backwards for no reason on the boat?
For Lily's projectiles: I'm sorry I can't fix them for the scrolling part. Although are you changing the gfx for them? I'd suggest just a horizontal and vertical oval thing, or two diagonal ones, or a + and x shaped thing.
As said on youtube, the puffballs are missing their blue tint. And as for a boss, if we end up with just a whole Touhou themed world, the boss could be one of Demo's siblings.
In the castle/house part of the level: Those yellowish platforms have single green dots that I think you could make yellow. It just kinda stands out or something.
The use of the elecpuffs x climbing was well done.
You're level definitely should be the first one the furballs appear in, btw.
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I don't know if we should have 'touhou world', but at the same time it'd be a nice little... 'easter egg' of sort if, like, the four 'switch worlds' just so happen to have a touhou level of some kind, something like that.
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I need to make an update..
Oh, yeah.. This is the start, it will however get more explore-ish after the entrance stuff.
Oh, yeah.. This is the start, it will however get more explore-ish after the entrance stuff.
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Question...
Is there currently a sprite inserted that disables cape flight? If so, what sprite number is it? I need to disable cape flying for a puzzle room of sorts...
Is there currently a sprite inserted that disables cape flight? If so, what sprite number is it? I need to disable cape flying for a puzzle room of sorts...
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Not sure if this answers your question, but the hack is patched so that people won't be able to bring a cape (or fire flower) from one level into another. So unless you actually give the player a cape in your own level, you won't have to worry about people flying in it.Yoshi987 wrote:Question...
Is there currently a sprite inserted that disables cape flight? If so, what sprite number is it? I need to disable cape flying for a puzzle room of sorts...
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Alrighty, this is what I have so far.
The hole in the ground will lead to the main area of the level.
The hole in the ground will lead to the main area of the level.
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Are those bowser statues?
I don't know if that would really fit, I mean, I'm not trying to restrict you, but Bowser doesn't really exist here.
I don't know...
I don't know if that would really fit, I mean, I'm not trying to restrict you, but Bowser doesn't really exist here.
I don't know...
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If it's THAT much of an issue (which I don't think it is) you could always replace them by something that looks dem-y-ish, or goopa-y-ish.
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Yeah, the thing is I do have a cape in my level, and I don't really intend to get rid of it. :/Wyatt wrote:Not sure if this answers your question, but the hack is patched so that people won't be able to bring a cape (or fire flower) from one level into another. So unless you actually give the player a cape in your own level, you won't have to worry about people flying in it.
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There is a way to disable cape flight but I don't know tge code for it. You should just search the sprites on smwc. I'm pretty sure it would be a generator.
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Yeah I haven't inserted my music yet, it will probably be a touhou song for the boat and idk what for the begining. Yeah they are the same level because I am saving my sub levels for other parts so i may use some lvlasm to fix the music. Ill definitely fix the corner tiles. The level is going to be pretty long, the airship is going to lead to a fortress which will be four sub levels long. I put the parrot coins together because I realized it will be quite difficult to get them all in one run without a midpoint, but spreading them out will not be a problem at all. Yeah i removed sumo-bro and he probably wont be put back because of the fish issues. Thanks for all the input, its really helpful.xjC0n wrote:@RHMax:
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I don't think there's anything wrong with the corner tiles/holes on the boat, I think it looks pretty cool and also makes it look unique imo.
keep it.
keep it.
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Im not sure about the corner tiles but ill definitely keep the curved ones on the top and bottom, im just not so usre about the ones inside the ship itself.
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I think parrot-coins will work in a way so they stay collected once you get them, even if you die.RomHaxMax wrote:I put the parrot coins together because I realized it will be quite difficult to get them all in one run without a midpoint, but spreading them out will not be a problem at all.
If you use Layer 2/3 water the holes in the boat could have a neat effect though.
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I forgot about the parrot coins, so that will definitely be fixed.xjC0n wrote:I think parrot-coins will work in a way so they stay collected once you get them, even if you die.RomHaxMax wrote:I put the parrot coins together because I realized it will be quite difficult to get them all in one run without a midpoint, but spreading them out will not be a problem at all.
If you use Layer 2/3 water the holes in the boat could have a neat effect though.
I may do layer 2 water, I just need to sort out my issues with layer 2 first, then ill see how it goes.
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So is there any room for any more sprites, or are they all taken?
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quite a few open slots, http://asmtinfo.co.cc/spritesYoshi987 wrote:So is there any room for any more sprites, or are they all taken?
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Another slight update. I was having issues with the generator transition from medium to fast speed. Help and opinions please.
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Wait, you mean autoscroll speeds? You need to exit and return for that, you can't go directly from one speed to another without exiting somehow first.
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