Lemmings Forums Level Contest #16 - Playing Phase (Discussion Topic)

[IchoTolot]

NeoLemmix Level Pack: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5wmai4epk4oxusb/Contest_16.zip?dl=1

- Put the folder of the level pack in the "levels" folder of your NeoLemmix Player.

Music: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ps5t0vdrt3ozp00/Contest_16_Music.zip?dl=1

- The music must be put inside the "music" folder of the NeoLemmix player. If the folder doesn't exists, create it.

Non Standard tilesets from nin10doaddict and SQron188 (nessesary for 2 levels inside the NL pack): https://www.dropbox.com/s/9vnbjou260v3klk/Contest_16_Tilesets.zip?dl=1

- Put the tilesets folder into the styles folder of the NL player.


Rule 1 Levels

Colorful Arty's "Spider Attack!" (V5)
IchoTolot's "Trinity Tower" (V2)
SQron188's "Powerplant Faceplant" (V6)

Rule 2 Levels

Colorful Arty's "Sunset Sprint!" (V1)
Crane's "Run!" (V15)
IchoTolot's "2 Minutes Before The Mall Opens" (V1)
Nessy's "How To Self-Destruct A Factory" (V2)
nin10doaddict's "On the fritz" (V1)

Rule 3 Levels

Crane's "Two's company..." (V2)
Nessy's "Butterfly Cult" (V2)
SQron188's "Forest Stroll" (V8)
Proxima's "The Sign of Four" (V1)

You can check the rules details again here: https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=4041.0

Playing Phase will be closed on 15th of Februrary!
Updates will close on 12th of Februrary!

Note: This topic is for posting your comments, replays, etc for the levels. If you wish to post an update to your level, or enter a late submission, please do so in the Updates Topic instead.

[Crane]

I think I backrouted V1 of "How to Self-Destruct a Factory" - I saved 100% - sorry Nessy.

[Crane]

And this one too - lots of tools left over.  Also, this is a far more appropriate song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sz9QzsWXc

Also, a version that saves an extra lemming (very similar to the other solution).

[Nessy]

Thanks for playing Crane

Your solution to my Rule 2 level is okay... it's meant to be an open-ended level but maybe it's too open-ended. I'm going to make a slight tweak to it.

Both solutions to my Rule 3 level are backroutes Should be an easy fix though.

[mobius]

if possible; I'm planning on streaming the levels/pack on this Thursday around 7:00 PM (12:30 AM UTC)

[Crane]

My solution to "2 Minutes Before The Mall Opens!" - I probably made it more difficult than I needed to, since I used some trickery to slow down the crowd leader, when really, I could have just had the pathfinder start closer to the edge and turn around - there's time for him to return.

[Crane]

Completed "Sunset Sprint!" - that level was actually quite fun.  The music really gives a fun vibe to "hurry up"!

[Crane]

Completed the Rank 1 levels, "Spider Attack!" (absolutely epic theming and music!), "Trinity Tower" (love the Freedom Planet 'memorial') and "Powerplant Faceplant".

If I had to give a word of warning, I tend to mark down levels if I'm forced to play with Clear Physics permanently enabled.  On some styles, it's almost impossible to work out what's a background object, what is solid terrain and what is steel, for example.

[Crane]

And "Forest Stroll".

"On the fritz" in Rank 2 is the only one I haven't completed yet.

I've got some stiff competition this time around, it seems!

[Crane]

Found another backroute in Butterfly Cult.  It's a cute level either way.

I'm currently trying to work out if Self-Destructing a Factory is even possible with just 1 Climber.

Well, it's possible, but the solution is evil!  And you're an evil genius, Nessy!

[Crane]

Completed "On the fritz" - that level was ridiculous, but interesting.

And that's the lot!  This might actually be the first time that I was able to complete every level in the contest.

[Crane]

So my personal opinions and ratings on the levels.  Try not to take too much to heart if I'm harsh:

Spoiler

Name	Enjoyability	Difficulty	Theming	Notes
Spider Attack!				The theming absolutely rocks, and the music is such a tease! I think I backrouted it though, as it's just a matter of plotting a path and navigating the terrain.
Trinity Tower				I quite like the Freedom Planet aesthetics - feels like a lovely memorial temple. Easy to solve if you plan ahead.
Powerplant Faceplant				The tileset is far too busy - I have to play with Clear Physics permanently enabled to know what was what.
Sunset Sprint!				I found this level very fun, especially with the music. A fun take on "hurry up"!
2 Minutes Before The Mall Opens!				A decent challenge, especially working out how to get through with the limited skills. The time limit didn't feel like a big factor though.
How To Self-Destruct A Factory!				Second version has an evil solution! Very clever use of bashers and you have to find creative ways to speed the lemmings up.
On the fritz				Didn't initially realise that all the left Lemmings were Disarmers. I could see what you had to do, but executing it was a headache. I didn't enjoy this one; the time limit made it pretty nasty, although to give credit where it's due, it forces you to evaluate the terrain to look for shortcuts.
Butterfly Cult				A very cute level!  I like this one, even if I backrouted it!
Forest Stroll				I probably backrouted this one.  It didn't feel too memorable to me.

[Crane]

Another solution to "Forest Stroll" - this one feels a bit more intended.

[IchoTolot]

Here are my solutions for all V1 levels.

The videos where I am live solving these will come up from Friday - Sunday.

And trinity tower needs a little fix.

[Crane]

Hehe, sorry IchoTolot - I've been busy!