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The New Official Level Of The Week!
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The New Official Level Of The Week!
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by MessengerOfDreams » February 18th, 2012, 11:29 am
First things first- [SYSTEM], You're Fired. 
And second, welcome to the new official level of the week, ran by myself and my two lovely judges- level pro and much-followed professional Star King, and beloved level moderator and portal maintenance master MP3 Amplifier!
Here's how it works-
Every Saturday at around 10:00am PST we observe the top 25 levels in the portal and pick our top 4 out of the list- not necessarily in order of score, but in order of skill. After some debate we come up with a top 5 list, going from 5th to first by debate and math and stuff. The winner gets... something! Level of the Week and whatnot.
This week's top 5? Well, let's take a look below.
5. Garden In The Clouds by Cryokenetic
Type: Garden, Sky
Notes: Winner of the 8th LDC (Garden) and 18th on the WITBLOAT list.
Never dulled with age, this level is a fun, simple platformer that has always been a portal favorite since its inception, as well as a critical favorite for its simplicity, speedrun potential and good rocket FLUDD usage.
4. Amusement Park by Yoshi16
Type: Amusement Park
Notes: One of the longest reigning levels of all time, this specimen has been listed as an influence on many designers and has more than 1,000 votes from 1,000 different members.
An enduring classic, this one rarely ever, if ever, leaves the top 25 of the portal, and it's easy to see why- many imitators have come along but none can best the classic amusement park- it's impossible to die but it's a fun play regardless.
3. Crescendo Hills by Cryokenetic
Type: Multishine, Plains, Sky
Another recent longtime leader, this one had a streak of 3 straight weeks rarely opposed except for the rare short-reign levels. It's easy to see why- this is one of the rare levels to pull off a fun multiple shine level and keep it fun. Plenty of places to explore, plenty challenges, little lag. What more could you ask for?
2. Roaming Celsius Luminary by MessengerOfDreams
Type: Snow, Galaxy, Silver Star, Exploration
Notes: No, this not a result of me bias. I rated two levels above this one when we broke down to our top five- the other judges rated it higher. Also, this level was in the 25 when we observed but has been downrated again- it has a reputation of being voted up, down and up again so it'll be back in soon. Otherwise, this level was a silver medalist in the 17th LDC, tied with a SuperMIC/MP3 Amplifier collaboration.
It's a sizable challenge but a fun, light play with memorable characters and great critical reviews. It also boasts a solid story, appreciated by its reviewers. I'd say more, but this is my level and I don't wanna brag.
1. Goomba Valley by King
Type: Jungle, Platformer
Notes: Winner of the 14th LDC, besting 23 other entries.
Sometimes it boils down to a short, simple platformer that's easy to enjoy and doesn't exert your skills to a harsh level. It's heavily decorated and critically acclaimed by a longtime portal favorite, and that's as good as it gets.
Whatcha think guys!
And second, welcome to the new official level of the week, ran by myself and my two lovely judges- level pro and much-followed professional Star King, and beloved level moderator and portal maintenance master MP3 Amplifier!
Here's how it works-
Every Saturday at around 10:00am PST we observe the top 25 levels in the portal and pick our top 4 out of the list- not necessarily in order of score, but in order of skill. After some debate we come up with a top 5 list, going from 5th to first by debate and math and stuff. The winner gets... something!
Level of the Week and whatnot. This week's top 5? Well, let's take a look below.
5. Garden In The Clouds by Cryokenetic
Type: Garden, Sky
Notes: Winner of the 8th LDC (Garden) and 18th on the WITBLOAT list.
Never dulled with age, this level is a fun, simple platformer that has always been a portal favorite since its inception, as well as a critical favorite for its simplicity, speedrun potential and good rocket FLUDD usage.
4. Amusement Park by Yoshi16
Type: Amusement Park
Notes: One of the longest reigning levels of all time, this specimen has been listed as an influence on many designers and has more than 1,000 votes from 1,000 different members.
An enduring classic, this one rarely ever, if ever, leaves the top 25 of the portal, and it's easy to see why- many imitators have come along but none can best the classic amusement park- it's impossible to die but it's a fun play regardless.
3. Crescendo Hills by Cryokenetic
Type: Multishine, Plains, Sky
Another recent longtime leader, this one had a streak of 3 straight weeks rarely opposed except for the rare short-reign levels. It's easy to see why- this is one of the rare levels to pull off a fun multiple shine level and keep it fun. Plenty of places to explore, plenty challenges, little lag. What more could you ask for?
2. Roaming Celsius Luminary by MessengerOfDreams
Type: Snow, Galaxy, Silver Star, Exploration
Notes: No, this not a result of me bias. I rated two levels above this one when we broke down to our top five- the other judges rated it higher. Also, this level was in the 25 when we observed but has been downrated again- it has a reputation of being voted up, down and up again so it'll be back in soon. Otherwise, this level was a silver medalist in the 17th LDC, tied with a SuperMIC/MP3 Amplifier collaboration.
It's a sizable challenge but a fun, light play with memorable characters and great critical reviews. It also boasts a solid story, appreciated by its reviewers. I'd say more, but this is my level and I don't wanna brag.
1. Goomba Valley by King
Type: Jungle, Platformer
Notes: Winner of the 14th LDC, besting 23 other entries.
Sometimes it boils down to a short, simple platformer that's easy to enjoy and doesn't exert your skills to a harsh level. It's heavily decorated and critically acclaimed by a longtime portal favorite, and that's as good as it gets.
Whatcha think guys!
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » February 18th, 2012, 11:32 am
Tadaaa This is even more official than the old system :3
This is even more official than the old system :3The below image is a montage of my individual highest placing LDC creations, as a reminder to myself that level designing is a part of my life that I can't just leave behind
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by GMDragon11 » February 18th, 2012, 1:50 pm
No more System, yes! yes! And I really like King's Goomba Valley.
And I really like King's Goomba Valley.You know you wanna watch it.....
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by Harmless » February 18th, 2012, 8:33 pm
Nice to see that system is fired...
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by ~Yoshi~ » February 19th, 2012, 7:47 pm
I think we should pick levels on the new level portal.
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by BrawlerEX » February 19th, 2012, 9:41 pm
1) Congrats to the people on the list.
2) Did Cryokenetic post that level recently on the portal?
It says 8th LDC which was a long time ago.
2) Did Cryokenetic post that level recently on the portal?
It says 8th LDC which was a long time ago.
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by Charcoal » February 20th, 2012, 5:40 am
SYSTEM's Level of the Week thing looked more like how should we rate the level's of the week thing.
This looks a lot bette. And to me it's pretty obvious that King got 1st in Level of the Week.
This looks a lot bette. And to me it's pretty obvious that King got 1st in Level of the Week.
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by SuYo1141 » February 20th, 2012, 5:47 pm
I think it'd be more fair if levels from each week only were to be judged. Longtime favorites such as Goomba Valley would outshine other levels that simply aren't popular yet.
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by TheExcavator » February 20th, 2012, 6:02 pm
SuYo1141 wrote:I think it'd be more fair if levels from each week only were to be judged. Longtime favorites such as Goomba Valley would outshine other levels that simply aren't popular yet.
There is no way to narrow the field down to the best of a time period. The only levels on the top of the ratings are those of all time. The only way to look at levels for just the week, you'd have to play ALL of the levels made in the week. That includes the bad ones.
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Re: The New Official Level Of The Week!
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » February 21st, 2012, 8:15 am
We'd already discussed this issue through PM, and we have a solution- I hope.. :3
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