Extra Levels Voteoff (WINNER: Genesis 47 "Lemmings' Ark")

[namida]

So, the last voteoff! (not including the grand final, which'll put the winners of the four voteoffs against each other)

This one is for the Extra Levels, which are basically all the official levels that come from versions with DOS-like mechanics, but were not included in any DOS version of the game. The overwhemling majority of these are from the Genesis version, but some are from other sources such as demo levels that didn't make it into final games, variations of the games on Amiga, or other versions.

All the levels in this voteoff are included in the Extra Levels Lemmix Player, although not all levels in that player are included. Those that will be included in this voteoff are (based on their classification in the Extra player):

- The levels from the "Genesis" rank, except the two test maps. This includes the alternate versions of the special graphics levels.
- The levels from the "Present", "Sunsoft" and "Other" ranks.

The two-player levels from the various versions, and the Master System and PSP levels, will not be included.

Throughout the voteoff, levels will be referred to by their position in the Extra Levels player, not their position in the version they come from. This is because generally, the Extra Levels player is the easiest way to play these levels, so it makes sense to describe how to find them in that player. Remember - you can quickly get to any level by first activating cheat mode (type "CHEATCODES" as a password), then typing that level's rank and number (eg: GENESIS01) as a code.


As usual, the rules for qualification to the next round are:
1) All levels in first place qualify, no matter what.
2) If the limit has not been reached, all levels in second place qualify, no matter what.
3) If the limit has not been reached, then 3rd, 4th and so on are considered, but *only* if (a) including them won't cause the limit to be exceeded, and (b) they have at least one vote (first round) or half as many votes as the first place levels (any other round).

And as usual, each set is open for 48 hours, except the final which is open for 72 hours. And, in the case that levels cannot be dividied equally into the number of sets specified for a round (or the number of levels per set specified), the earlier rounds get an extra level each until all levels are included.

And again as usual - remember, do not discuss in this topic any level that's in the set currently being voted on. It's perfectly fine to discuss levels that are in this voteoff but aren't in the current set, or to discuss them elsewhere on the site, of course. General comments (along the lines of "this was a hard set to choose from", etc) are fine.


So, the round breakdown - this may of course be subject to change depending on how many levels get through to the rounds.
Remember; as always, the number of votes is a maximum, not an exact requirement. You may vote for less levels if you like (eg: if the round allows voting for 3 levels, it's fine to only vote for one or two instead).

Round 1
Levels are divided into sets of 10 levels. Each user is allowed 3 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 5.

Round 2
Levels are divided into sets of 6 levels. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 3.

Round 3
Levels are divided into sets of 4 levels. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.

Round 4
Levels are divided into three sets. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.

Round 5
All levels are played in a single set. Each user is allowed 2 votes, and the qualifying levels limit is 2.

Round 6
All levels are played in a single set. Each user is allowed 1 vote, and this round determines the winner.

[namida]

Round Breakdowns

Levels that qualified for the following round are bolded.

Round 1
See attached text file.

Round 2
See attached text file.

Round 3
See attached text file.

Round 4

Set 1
Genesis 46 "No hurry, Relax."
Present 15 "Evil whisper"
Sunsoft 19 "Let's go camping."
Sunsoft 29 "I am A.T."

Set 2
Genesis 30 "Fall and no life."
Genesis 35 "Let's get together."
Sunsoft 28 "The gate trap Lemmings."

Set 3
Genesis 47 "Lemmings' Ark"
Sunsoft 24 "Out, away from the tune"
Sunsoft 30 "Fall and no life (Part Two)"


Round 5
Genesis 30 "Fall and no life."
Genesis 35 "Let's get together."
Genesis 46 "No hurry, Relax."
Genesis 47 "Lemmings' Ark"
Present 15 "Evil whisper"
Sunsoft 30 "Fall and no life (Part Two)"

Round 6
Genesis 30 "Fall and no life."
Genesis 47 "Lemmings' Ark"
Sunsoft 30 "Fall and no life (Part Two)"

[namida]

Alright, voting on the first set is now open. May the best level win... again!

[Proxima]

This is going to be an extremely difficult vote-off, as there are so many lovely levels in the Genesis set.

At least this first set wasn't too hard to decide, there being (for me) three clear favourites, but that still meant rejecting a couple of levels I also really like.

Quite a contrast to the last vote-off, as I have a generally low opinion of most of the Holiday, COVOX and Prima levels....

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Present 24 "Everyone's a hard nut."
Sunsoft 24 "Out, away from the tune"
Sunsoft 30 "Fall and no life (Part Two)"

Next set is up.

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Genesis 46 "No hurry, Relax."
Present 06 "No time for a detour"
Present 15 "Evil whisper"
Other 06 "Going Their Separate Ways"
Other 07 "Ohayo Lemming-san!"

Next set is up.

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Present 17 "Electric circuit"
Present 22 "None title"
Sunsoft 19 "Let's go camping."

Next set is up.

[namida]

Qualifiers are:

Genesis 21 "The bridge is breaking down."
Genesis 36 "Over the wall"
Present 27 "Try anything once."
Present 29 "Private room available"
Sunsoft 23 "Move on in two separate groups."

Next set is up. Apologies on being a bit slow on updating lately - I haven't been on the PC as much lately, so haven't been paying as close attention as usual.

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Genesis 04 "Catch more floaters."
Present 09 "Fix the road, quick!"
Present 26 "Pitfall"
Sunsoft 18 "SUNSOFT Special"
Sunsoft 29 "I am A.T."
Other 03 "Go for it!"

Next set is up.

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Genesis 17 "Don't leave any Lemmings"
Present 25 "Underground city"
Present 28 "Which one are you trying to get?"
Sunsoft 22 "Watch right or left (Part two)"

Next set is up!

[namida]

Qualifying levels are:

Genesis 37 "Twins"
Present 05 "Darkness of the royal family"
Present 30 "Final impediment"
Sunsoft 20 "Haunted botanical garden"

Next set is up.

[namida]

Qualifiers are:

Genesis 29 "Lunch time"
Genesis 30 "Fall and no life."
Genesis 33 "Watch your fingertip!"
Genesis 47 "Lemmings' Ark"
Sunsoft 15 "Exodus!"

Next set is up.

[namida]

Note to self: STOP FORGETTING TO UPDATE THIS. >_>

Don't have the time right now, but I'll try to remember to get it done later tonight. If I forget again (say, more than a day after the voting closes), feel free to drop me a PM reminder; or any other staff member is welcome to update it too.

[Minim]

I don't mind taking over if you're too busy, namida. Although I probably haven't posted as much as I used to, I am checking the forum every day. Shall I take over by the time we get to Round 2 or should I start straight away?

[namida]

It's not generally that I'm too busy, just that I end up forgetting about it altogether.

Qualifying levels this round:

Genesis 22 "Temporary peace"
Sunsoft 03 "Anxiety"
Sunsoft 12 "Water processing plant"
Sunsoft 14 "No world without you"
Sunsoft 26 "Just a minute (Part Three)"

Next set is up.