-KT vs. Star king

[Asterocrat]

Announcer: Welcome back, MP3 and gentlemen, to the FIGHT of the CENTURY. What am I saying? OF THE MILLENNIUM!

*intense cheers and applause*

So our little duel between two Level Designing legends have come to an end. Once again, they gave us two marvelous level to play, filled with ingenuity, great gameplay, epic platforming, outstanding graphics. Two great levels from two great legends. But unfortunately, only one can win this duel. Who? Well guess what dear audience, we are about to find out. I'm just waiting for that suited fellow that is going to deliver me the results. Ohey look, there he is!

*some clapping*



Thank you, thank you.

*slowly opens the letter, making sure no one is able to read except him. He looks, and quickly closes it while keeping the most neutral face possible*

I also wanted to thank Nwolf, Triple J and MessengerOfDreams (who replaced Yoshi Boo 118) for the incredibly fast judging they did, being done in UNDER A DAY. I also would like to point out that it was Triple J's first time in an actual event, and you did great.

Well. And now, for the moment you have all been waiting for...

MP3 and gentlemen, the winner of this duel is...

With 17.208 points out of 20...













































-KT/BLACKYOSHI!

*loud cheering*

-KT & Star king, at the same time: What?!

Announcer: -KT, blackyoshi, our German moderator, wins this Underground-themed duel with a whooping 17.208, which is exactly just 0.092 points above Star king's entry, Mythical Hollows, who got 17.117.

-KT: But I was 95% sure that I wouldn't won! There is no way I could have above 14!*

Star king: And I made this T-shirt saying "I won against -KT" for this! What am I supposed to do with this?

*the announcer gives a golden trophy to -KT, who takes it, confused*



Announcer: Here are are the ratings:
1. Meta Madness ---- Nwolf: 17.5 - MoD: 16.75 - Triple J: 17.375 => 17.208
2. Mythical Hollows - Nwolf: 18 ---- MoD: 16.75 - Triple J: 16.6 ===> 17.117
thanks MoD for the help

I think this is it. Anything you want to add?

*-KT pats Star king's shoulder, smiling. They high-five as the crowd goes wild*



I don't think there was a better way to end this duel. Unless Shadowsquid were to break in riding a dinosaur announcing that we are about to face an alien invasion. *pauses* Alright, I guess that will not happen. This ends the duel opposing -KT and Star king. Stay awesome, everyone!

Judges, you have 24 hours to post your reviews, and maybe add some notes. After this period I will post them myself.

*based on actual quotes

[Nwolf]

Woof: show

Mythical Hollows by Star king
Fun: 9.25/10 I really liked more like loved the many ideas you used for this level, some of them also being kinda new and very interesting. I had a lot of fun playing this level and reading that stuff on the signs (lol). The boss at the end was pretty disappointing though, he wasn't nearly as good as other parts of the level (first room with long fire towers, love it).

Also, Nightmare Galaxy returns <3
Graphics: 5/5 Decoration and tiling was very good and even if the boss wasn't that fun he looked pretty good.
Other: 3.75/5 +0.5: lol signs
+0.25: I was preparing for a really hard section when I saw those 2 platforms and all those flame towers. Then this happened. F you :3
0: No lag but long loading time
Overall: 18/20
<3

Meta Madness by blackyoshi
Fun: 8.25/10 The level has many things that were used in older levels but redone and with additions (spinning platform wheel ish back) and I really liked that, but some sections, mainly the auto-scroll one and the first obstacle in the last room ruined the fun a bit. Syncro flame towers ftw
Graphics: 4.75/5 The tiling was very good, excluding the machines it lacked a little bit decoration though.
Other: 4.5/5 +0.5: No lag or loading time
+0.75: For all those machines, especially in the right Red Coin room.
+0.25: The way to get to the 2nd room is pretty nice.
Overall: 17.5/20
Also a very good level, but I must say I like Sk's a bit more.

congkratshuhlayshions by

[CedarBranch]

My judgings. Click: show

-KT's "Meta Madness"

Fun: 9.5/10

This was incredibly fun for the most part. I loved the platforming - it was very engaging, and there wasn't anything that really ruined the enjoyment. However... in the very last room, the first obstacle was a little annoying (not to me personally, but I can see it as an annoyance to somebody else.). It was quite out of balance with the rest of the level's obstacles, and it was very hard to get under it without any burns from the lava.

Graphics: 4.25/5

The contraptions, the tile-usage, the background tiles, it was all highly appealing. My only complaint with the graphics is the lack of decoratiive sprites. The contraptions aren't enough to perfect this section, yet you did have some rocks & stones, but there could have been more things here and there like several plants, additional rocks, and maybe some more contraptions as obstacles.

Other: 3.625/5

+.5: For its overall design, the loading time and lag is very low. Nice.
+.375: Those twisting machines on the eastern path; the flipping platforms in the Checkpoint area. Pretty neat, not to mention CLEVER.
-.25: That first obstacle in the last room. It was by far the toughest obstacle in the level, making the difficulty balance a bit off.

Overall: 17.375/20

Wow! Nice job. It was a little short, but not enough to affect the level. There were a few lackings in a couple areas, but it's often difficult to focus on everything in a level, so of course there'd be a chance for the slightest drawback. This was still an awesome level, though. Keep it up!

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Star king's "Mythical Hollows"

Fun: 8.1/10

It was quite enjoyable, especially the first half of the level. It could have been more fun - the tight tunnels kinda leave the player with less stuff to do, and I think you could have kept the loading time and lag down like it is now if you budgeted item usage with wider paths.
I might play this again in the future, but I probably won't find as much excitement as I did before.

Graphics: 5/5

The entirety of this level's graphics is much more than appealing, it's perfect. I cannot imagine it any better; for its concept, you designed the visuals the best it could be. That is just about it. Perfection is everywhere (in my opinion, at least.).

Other: 3.5/5

-.25: The loading time was just a bit too long, and I have a rather quick laptop.
+.5: Phobian Bowser was awesome. It definitely has that "Bowser" look, and it was pretty clever too.
+.25: I was pleased to find little lag. Great job.

Overall: 16.6/20

This was a very good level. It definitely proves that there's still so much more we can do with the Level Designer.
It seems you have put a little more thought into the graphics than the enjoyability this time around, but you are still an incredible designer in my opinion.
Keep our mouths dropped! :3

[MessengerOfDreams]

Star king

Fun- 8.25/10

I admire your ability to make a level difficult without making me want to gouge out your eyes. I faced a challenge in the level without it being quite enough to make me ragequit. It's possible, even rather probable, but you're not gonna make it easy. Not too much new or out of the box, but the simplicity is cool. However, strangely enough your boss was the easiest part of the level by far, and is somewhat of a letdown after such a tough level to begin with.

Graphics- 4.5/5

It gets a little too busy after awhile; you went a little too over the top with the tile mixing. However, it is extremely well done despite this and often incredibly beautiful.

Other-4/5
+.5 I try not to spoil people for their music choices; however, your little music schematic heightened the experience. Good work.
+.5 I was fond of the little firebars in the beginning.


Overall- 16.75/20

It's not your best, but for a simple play it's pretty well done, and it echoes a distinct Star king style.


Blackyoshi

Fun- 9/10

For such a short level, it is a real blast! I was ♥♥♥♥ and ♥♥♥♥ all over the place. Very exhilarating. Very fun. Not the most unique level, but the timing and the rush I got from it was masterfully composed.

Graphics- 4.75/5

Great graphics scheme. it's not over the top, but it's not too simple. It's not perfect; though, I think it needed a little extra oomph, but overall I liked it.

Other- 3/5

Overall Score- 16.75/20

A small level, but it still shines.

Glad I could be absolutely no help, guys.

I am the most ineffective judge ever
And wow not used.to being harsh judge
Please tell me you're doing this for the 25th LDC

[Asterocrat]

guys i love all fast you are no seriously you are epic

Also I am considering doing an announcement similar to this one. I will take more time though (this one was bit rushed).

[~MP3 Amplifier~]

I imagined that would be close. Star's entry was very buggy, and BY's was a little too short. But I think they balanced each other out well.

They were both good though. Not to worry.

MP3 EDIT: Also yes pleeeease make a results post like that for the 25th LDC :3

[KABOOM]

That is the most beautiful results post I have ever seen. Also do you actually have that shirt?

[MessengerOfDreams]

...KT won. 17.208 against 17.116.

...you can keep the Tshirt, though...

[-BY]

tbh I didn't expect to win this duel, nor that I'd get a score above 17 points. I'm seeing it rather as a tie than one of us winning losing. Both levels seem like they've been equally as good. I might add that this duel stays probably my favourite one of all I had thus far.

About the lack of plants that got pointed out. I will never add plants to a volcano/mine/factory level. And I seriously mean never. Wether it's looking better or not. It'd destroy the hostile atmosphere I was going for.

Also thank you to the judges from my side as well. You were by far the fastest I've seen on runouw.

[Megar]

...I kind of want a duel myself, now. Anyone interested :3