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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby Harmless » September 16th, 2014, 11:02 am

good thing i waited :>
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby MessengerOfDreams » September 17th, 2014, 9:38 am

Five votes so far!

Let's get some more!
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby Harmless » September 17th, 2014, 1:03 pm

I just noticed how many levels there were and how long this vote would probably take.

Crap.
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby MessengerOfDreams » September 18th, 2014, 11:19 am

I've been stuck on five votes for a full day.

The thing literally takes 5 minutes, and that's counting any short writeups needed.

Edit: Seriously, guys, give me some votes. I'm throwing y'all a bone here but I'm stuck at five votes. If I don't get any more in the next two days then we'll just announce the six levels.
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lying little ♥♥♥♥ with your ♥♥♥♥ story ♥♥♥♥ you
also Diddy/Lucina <3

Fanfic: Worth a Thousand Words
Because the world needed a Samus/Dedede story
Fanfic: Ecstatic Silence
Just wanted to write and ♥♥♥♥ like this happens, you'd think I'd know better.
Fanfic: Far From the Edge
It's a dance that's been a long time coming for a brand new man and an unchanging woman, but once one takes the plunge there's no falling back up.
Original: Jealous Ghosts of the Mississippi
The story of Rachel meeting Amber after a lifetime of silence and being shunned
Original: Your Hand in Mine
One of my most personal stories about a dangerous romance. Now to be published in a college lit journal!
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Level Series: Leaves From The Vine (ft Star King)
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby Supershroom » September 19th, 2014, 4:27 am

I'm absolutely unsure about what I should write as a "justification" within that small text field, and especially about how to justify why I've put the top 5 in exactly that order, aka what makes the top levels better than the lower-placed ones. And generally I feel like I don't need to justify my rating at all as a judge in the recent LDC.
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2 stars: (6 - 9.75) These levels are not terrible, but poor. They're too short, lack scenery or they have errors and/or bugs but it's still barely enjoyable. Again, spend more effort and try to do better. (if it's your first level that I rate two stars, it's not bad. There's a long way you can still go)

3 stars: (10 - 12.75) These levels are about mediocre. They may be still a little bit short, the gameplay is fine but not very original and graphics are also solid, but not breath-taking. Try to keep improving!

4 stars: (13 - 15) These levels are nice, but not the best. Effort has been put into them, there can some professionality be seen in gameplay and graphics, they're a nice experience to play, but there are still things you can do to make it even better. Try to go the extra mile!

5 stars: (15.25 - 20) These are really great levels, those which, as said, I would give more than 15 in an LDC. These suffice many high requirements, and it already goes into subtleties if you want to make them better. These levels are successful all around. Bravo.

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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby *Emelia K. Fletcher » September 19th, 2014, 8:41 am

but you need to justify your ratings if they're particularly low and nothing makes you exempt from that


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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby Harmless » September 19th, 2014, 8:44 am

urk

I'll try to finish this today
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

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Postby Nwolf » September 19th, 2014, 11:57 am

Supershroom wrote:And generally I feel like I don't need to justify my rating at all as a judge in the recent LDC.


It's cute how much you love yourself but this is going over the top now
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby MessengerOfDreams » September 21st, 2014, 10:01 am

So, despite having only six votes, we got some pretty consistent votes as far as WITBLO14 entrants go. We have six defining entrants that have all gotten 1st-6th in the polls, and will be our 2014 entrants. Thanks to all five of you plus me for your votes.

In response to the votes they get and the overall score, they will be the temporary “placements” for the 14 list. Thus, the highest score overall will get 1st, and the 6th will get 6. This won’t necessarily be the final ranking when the WITBLO14 list is made.

Well, nothing better to do now than get to it. As opposed to actual WITBLO lists, this will be descending from 1st to 6th, to leave suspense as to which level will be the final entrant.

In 1st place, with a perfect score of 10/10 out of 5 votes (the 6th abstaining)…





















Neon City by Star king!

Congratulations, Star king. It looks like you’ve outdone yourself in regards to designing the travel-themed pure platformers. This caught on enough with everyone who cast a vote and had played the level had nothing but the highest of praise to give for it.

In second place, with 9.75/10 with 4 votes (2 abstaining)...
















Freezestone/Thermal Temple by Yurimaster!

Congratulations on your first WITBLOAT entrant! Your first actual LDC win has paid off in dividends, and you’ll now be in the silver spot for WITBLO14!

In third place, with 9.40/10 with 5 votes (1 abstaining)

























Echoes of Time by MessengerOfDreams!

Okay, apparently you really really like me!

Looks like I’d better edit my levels after all.

In fourth place, with 8.75/10 with 4 votes (2 abstaining)



















Hell’s Rebellion by MP3 Amplifier!

I never know how an LDC winner can be seen as underrated, but this level definitely fits the bill. Great going, Amp!

The fifth level, with a score of 8.20 with 5 votes (1 abstaining) is




























Candy Coaster by Star king!

Damn, you lucky dog, two entrants in WITBLO14 and a gobsmacking 7 levels out of 50. You and Amp currently tie for the most WITBLOAT entrants overall, but will that change?

In 6th place, with a solid 8/10 from 4 votes (2 abstaining)






















Gemstone Temple by Star king and Emelia Kaylee!

And with that, Star king becomes the most appreciated designer in WITBLO history, having 8 levels in the top 50. Incredible! This also nets Emelia Kaylee a slot in WITBLOAT as well, as one of the 50 best levels of all time.

With that, our WITBLOAT list is complete!

2009
7. Power Plant by Level4
6. Bowser's Volcano Lair by Krazy321
5. Bowser’s New Castle by 24murph
4. Space Colony by Krazy321
3. Arid, Arid Desert by Fourinone
2. Ethereal Mansion by Fourinone
1. The Final Rush by 24murph

2010
9. A Leisurely Voyage by Aznchau4ever
8. Ship Below by Buffooner
7. Paradox Bridge by Volkove
6. Level of Darkness by Mr. SaxMan
5. Shroomsday by Avolerators
4. Calamari Cove by Venexis
3. Alignment of Fates by MessengerOfDreams and Venexis
2. Explorer Guy and King Goombiard’s Ancient Temple by Zebtrestalala
1. Temple of the Penguin God by Volkove

2011
10. Secrets of Earth and Sky by Master 1.0
9. Survivor by Star King and AwesomeJRFD
8. Roaming Celsius Luminary by MessengerOfDreams
7. Journey to the Arctic by SuperMIC and MP3 Amplifier
6. Ghostly Cave by Nwolf
5-Stone Tower Temple by Volcove
4-Frost Glade by DarkBlaze
3-Realm of the Heavens and the Parallel Spires by Volcove
2-Dimension Infinity-Star king
1. Destinations by MessengerOfDreams/Venexis

2012
10. Shyguy Islands by Buffooner
9. An Act of Antichesm by MP3 Amplifier
8. Omniquet by Nin10mode
7. Savage Labyrinth by Volkove
6. Super Mario Adventure: Mirror Island by Star king and MP3 Amplifier
5- Timpani and Blumiere- SuperMIC
4- Dragon Valley- Star king
3- Tearing Paper- MP3 Amplifier
2- Into The Depths- Volkove
1. Dark- MessengerOfDreams

2013
8. Weather Works by Triple J
7. Science War by MP3 Amplifier
6. Bowser’s Forgotten Castle by Nwolf
5. Hall of the Editor by JSlayerXero/NanTheDark
4. Mario and Luigi’s Great Escape by MP3 Amplifier
3. Sympathy for the Devil by MessengerOfDreams
2. Arctic Ruins by Star king
1. Keel’s Hatred and the Jungle Sprite by Ayrayen

2014
6. Gemstone Temple by Emelia Kaylee/Star king
5. Candy Coaster by Star king
4. Hell’s Rebellion by MP3 Amplifier
3. Echoes of Time by MessengerOfDreams
2. Freezestone/Thermal Temple by Yurimaster
1. Neon City by Star king

So, now that we've got the cast together, we need to get the judges together. I know I'm judging. I have a decent idea of who else is judging. We just need more. Apply if you want, I'd like to get a sizable cast together!
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I switch my signature a lot. If you wanna see some of my past ones, here you go.
Silent Conversations and a Crow's Final Song!
My latest story, and one of my personal favorites. A girl bound in silence finds the words to say to her prospective girlfriend as they visit her religious father in a dusty town on the edge of Kansas, where the crows' migration south brings forth anchored memories, the path to resolution, and a new start.

Form (25quared)
This might be like nothing you've seen before.
Updated Works! Some of my past best and current stuff: show
Writing Works!
Fanfic: Shut Up and Dance
why do I write so much about dancing you don't dance you've never danced in your entire life
lying little ♥♥♥♥ with your ♥♥♥♥ story ♥♥♥♥ you
also Diddy/Lucina <3

Fanfic: Worth a Thousand Words
Because the world needed a Samus/Dedede story
Fanfic: Ecstatic Silence
Just wanted to write and ♥♥♥♥ like this happens, you'd think I'd know better.
Fanfic: Far From the Edge
It's a dance that's been a long time coming for a brand new man and an unchanging woman, but once one takes the plunge there's no falling back up.
Original: Jealous Ghosts of the Mississippi
The story of Rachel meeting Amber after a lifetime of silence and being shunned
Original: Your Hand in Mine
One of my most personal stories about a dangerous romance. Now to be published in a college lit journal!
-------------------------
Recent LDC Work:
Level Series: Leaves From The Vine (ft Star King)
For the 29th LDC, a theme of grassland taken through the growth of our designing society. Won the 29th LDC!
--
Levels at Large:
Level Topic: Collection of MoD's Levels!
If you've ever wanted to see any level I made worth a damn, go here! From the quiet 14th LDC entrant Finis to the megasmash level series Dark, you can find links here!
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Re: WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants Topic

Postby Supershroom » September 21st, 2014, 10:12 am

Congratz to all WITBLO Entrants! :D

The topic's title says "WITBLO14 and WITBLOAT 2014 Entrants", so is this also the place where we make nominations for the WITBLO14 list?
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1 star: (0 - 5.75 in LDC) These levels need a lot of work. They're totally un-elaborated, and/or inherently flawed due to things like cutoff or enemy spam, or they're untested and there are too many bugs gameplay-wise, in short: Many many things went wrong in such a level.

2 stars: (6 - 9.75) These levels are not terrible, but poor. They're too short, lack scenery or they have errors and/or bugs but it's still barely enjoyable. Again, spend more effort and try to do better. (if it's your first level that I rate two stars, it's not bad. There's a long way you can still go)

3 stars: (10 - 12.75) These levels are about mediocre. They may be still a little bit short, the gameplay is fine but not very original and graphics are also solid, but not breath-taking. Try to keep improving!

4 stars: (13 - 15) These levels are nice, but not the best. Effort has been put into them, there can some professionality be seen in gameplay and graphics, they're a nice experience to play, but there are still things you can do to make it even better. Try to go the extra mile!

5 stars: (15.25 - 20) These are really great levels, those which, as said, I would give more than 15 in an LDC. These suffice many high requirements, and it already goes into subtleties if you want to make them better. These levels are successful all around. Bravo.

These are just general principles I try to follow when rating. Sometimes I don't leave a further comment when rating, most times I do, if you have questions about it, feel free to ask further.
Look at this!: show
My total SM63 level experience: 2803 levels.
Total coins collected in these: 306800

The WITBLO11 Tribute


A showcase of the 25 best levels of 2011, including such fantastic levels as Niveau Victorieux Galaxy, Plastic Beach, Dimension Infinity, Realm of the Heavens/Parallel Spires, and more!

My Level Collection: http://runouw.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=47186

Other Important Links:
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