Random levels that I've made in the past four months

fatcat123 · #1 07-31-2011, 06:32 PM

I don't have much to say to be honest. I hope you like the levels & I'll take any feedback. Keep in mind, I've found a few errors that I didn't bother fixing because they aren't really noticeable. Also, if you dislike the levels, I could careless. (Some of these levels are a few months old, but most are recent) Thank you

Tricxta · #2 07-31-2011, 11:29 PM

Wow, these levels are done pretty well. The only criticism I have is screenshots 3,4 and 9.
This is just because of how the levels are laid out and look boring and ugly. For example with the beach level (screenshot 4) that grass hook kind of design should be made more subtle. Where as in the other beach level (screenshot 9) there's not enough interest in the level.

The same kind of goes for screenshot 3. It definitely does not look like a hat shop and that mass of green just makes it look terrible.

Other then that I love the shape of most of your buildings. I really do hope to see most of these get on to era. Good luck!

Geno · #3 08-01-2011, 12:08 AM

yeah the beach levels need some work, try something different in the areas where the water meets the sand and the sand meets grass...the way they are now just seem awkward

Supaman771 · #4 08-01-2011, 12:38 AM

The second one is the only one I actually liked, and took a second look at.
But still through that you could use a little more creativity in the level itself. Without the images the level should still look good, I don't see that happening with fill tool floors and mundane outlines showing off a lack of creativity or time detailing. (This is the same throughout most of the inside levels)

Keep honing your skills, and adapt your own style. I see a total change in styling between levels. Nothing that would make me think 'Oh, Doc made this!' if I should ever see it used somewhere.

ff7chocoboknight · #5 08-01-2011, 02:17 AM

All but the last two levels are too large and open.

fatcat123 · #6 08-01-2011, 05:48 AM

Perhaps you guys didn't get the picture- the beaches are suppose to be plain, old beaches. I'll admit they could have more detailing where the water meets the sand, but than again; the beaches were some of the first levels I created with Era's tile set... Notice the first one has the Windows 7 GUI.? I made that a while ago...
Not sure why I'm getting criticism when I asked you not to do it.

In all honestly, I basically put these up here because I don't think I'll be leveling anymore. Although I find it fun creating levels,~, if they're made for no reason, what's the point?

iBeatz · #7 08-01-2011, 12:47 PM

I don't know why you'd want to quit leveling for that reason. Find a server, get hired there (which I doubt you will have no trouble doing with those levels), and stick them on the server.
Those levels are great. I have no criticisms except that some of the grass tiles in one or two of the levels is just one big, bland green patch, but that could be easily fixed.
If you're going to continue leveling, keep up the good work.

fatcat123 · #8 08-01-2011, 03:57 PM

I hardly log on anymore because there's nothing for me to do. When I do log on, I either idle on the Start Menu or I idle at unstick me on Era.

Although I like leveling, I'm NOT going to work on any non-Player World servers. I don't like leveling with the pics1.png tile set because I grew up on Era, so I only level with modern tile sets.

There is no point what-so-ever for creating levels that won't get used in game. Yes, it's fun..., but hanging-out with friends playing COD is even more fun. I'll be honest, If I had the chance to work for iEra or Era, I'd take it. I'm not going to try anymore though. If I had to choose between having a life or creating a bunch of levels in a temped to get hire, I would choose having a life.

papajchris · #9 08-01-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat123

Perhaps you guys didn't get the picture- the beaches are suppose to be plain, old beaches. I'll admit they could have more detailing where the water meets the sand, but than again; the beaches were some of the first levels I created with Era's tile set... Notice the first one has the Windows 7 GUI.? I made that a while ago...
Not sure why I'm getting criticism when I asked you not to do it.

In all honestly, I basically put these up here because I don't think I'll be leveling anymore. Although I find it fun creating levels,~, if they're made for no reason, what's the point?

You asked for feedback in your original post...

Supaman771 · #10 08-01-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat123

Not sure why I'm getting criticism when I asked you not to do it.

Don't post on the forums then.

fatcat123 · #11 08-01-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Supaman771

Don't post on the forums then.

you make your levels huge just like Mesh. i wouldn't be talking, rogue

Rogue's levels: http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...hp?t=134263227

ff7chocoboknight · #12 08-02-2011, 01:36 AM

I hate uselessly massive inside levels. They don't look good.

Dr_Doctor · #13 08-02-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fatcat123

Not sure why I'm getting criticism when I asked you not to do it.

Whats the problem with criticism?

JesusFreak250 · #14 08-02-2011, 10:55 AM

i quite like these levels :o

fatcat123 · #15 08-02-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Doctor

Whats the problem with criticism?

I hate how certain people criticize someones work, but they can't do any better. Keep in mind, these levels were to show what I could do. I made them for an application; I wasn't going to make some little tiny level.. btw nice account name

maximus_asinus · #16 08-02-2011, 05:03 PM

These levels are terrible. It could partly be the Era tileset limitations, maybe it is because I can make much more beautiful levels with the pics1.png tileset but these levels are plain, poorly laid out, and clashy. It reminds me of new LATs fumbling around the pics1.png designing their first levels.

And please do not cry because people had negative things to say about your levels. Clearly you were looking for praise. There is always room for improvement (and in your case you have a long way to go).

fatcat123 · #17 08-02-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by maximus_asinus

These levels are terrible. It could partly be the Era tileset limitations, maybe it is because I can make much more beautiful levels with the pics1.png tileset but these levels are plain, poorly laid out, and clashy. It reminds me of new LATs fumbling around the pics1.png designing their first levels.

And please do not cry because people had negative things to say about your levels. Clearly you were looking for praise. There is always room for improvement (and in your case you have a long way to go).

I'd love to see you try creating levels with Era's tile set. Make anything better and I'll give you a gift irl. Good luck, give it a go.

ff7chocoboknight · #18 08-02-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat123

I'd love to see you try creating levels with Era's tile set. Make anything better and I'll give you a gift irl. Good luck, give it a go.

How about you just make better levels?

fatcat123 · #19 08-02-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ff7chocoboknight

How about you just make better levels?

Mind showing me what better is? (using Era's tile set)

ff7chocoboknight · #20 08-02-2011, 11:35 PM

I do mind.

Dr_Doctor · #21 08-03-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by maximus_asinus

There is always room for improvement

Yeah you can always get better.

JesusFreak250 · #22 08-03-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maximus_asinus

These levels are terrible.

No.

Kamaeru · #23 08-03-2011, 04:53 PM

I think these are probably some of the better and most creative Era levels I've seen.

That been said and over with, they suck. If you compare the levels to other games which use similar indoor perspective (many SNES RPGs come to mind: Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana), you'll see a huge folly and error in your style.

Those rooftop tiles are way out of perspective. I don't know why, but it makes the house look like its leaning south to me. Like it's going to fall over or something.

Keep trying though! You're the best on Era I think.

fatcat123 · #24 08-03-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Doctor

Yeah you can always get better.

I never once said I was the best LAT on Era (I know I ain't.)... There's always room for improvement too, but like I said, log on Era and look at there levels. If you could see the house levels on Era, you'd puke.

fatcat123 · #25 08-03-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamaeru

I think these are probably some of the better and most creative Era levels I've seen.

That been said and over with, they suck. If you compare the levels to other games which use similar indoor perspective (many SNES RPGs come to mind: Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana), you'll see a huge folly and error in your style.

Those rooftop tiles are way out of perspective. I don't know why, but it makes the house look like its leaning south to me. Like it's going to fall over or something.

Keep trying though! You're the best on Era I think.

I'm not bragging, but I'm better then some of the people papaJ hired. I enjoy making levels, but I'm not going to make anymore levels if he's going to just hire random people without having them do an application. Very unfair.

Supaman771 · #26 08-03-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fatcat123

I'm not bragging, but I'm better then some of the people papaJ hired. I enjoy making levels, but I'm not going to make anymore levels if he's going to just hire random people without having them do an application. Very unfair.

Everyone hired was either a LAT previously on Era, or did an application.
Pretty sure they're better than you; (They were hired right?) based on the work being completed on the Dev server.

All you're doing in this thread is whining because you don't get instant gratification (hired on Era) because you made a few [average/bad] levels.

If u don't want to make any more levels because people say you could do better then that's a personal problem. Like I said, if you don't like criticism, don't post (especially when you asked for comments).

Since when is Era/Graal/Life ever fair?

iBeatz · #27 08-04-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Supaman771

Everyone hired was either a LAT previously on Era, or did an application.
Pretty sure they're better than you; (They were hired right?) based on the work being completed on the Dev server.

All you're doing in this thread is whining because you don't get instant gratification (hired on Era) because you made a few [average/bad] levels.

If u don't want to make any more levels because people say you could do better then that's a personal problem. Like I said, if you don't like criticism, don't post (especially when you asked for comments).
Since when is Era/Graal/Life ever fair?

That seems a bit too harsh to be perfectly honest. Give the guy a break.