Level Design Contest #20 - Playing Phase (Discussion Topic)

[NieSch]

Thanks and well done! That's a nice subtle variation in the use of the fifth sixth builder.

[IchoTolot]

Resolved Dullstar's R2. I still got some bashers left over though.

[Nessy]

@Armani: yep your solution is still a backroute.

@IchoTolot: actually your solution on the left hand side uses the intended trick but that right hand side is similar to Armani's solution and still very much not intended

[IchoTolot]

@IchoTolot: actually your solution on the left hand side uses the intended trick but that right hand side is similar to Armani's solution and still very much not intended

I think I finally got it.

[Nessy]

I think I finally got it.

Well done that's intended!

[JRT]

I'm still backrouting V5. First one is trivial though, it's pretty much the same as my V4. The second one is a new one I found that saves another skill.

Spoiler

Swimmer saved by using the saved stacker after the builder.

I'm seeking a solution that requires the climber but every time I do, I think I'm short a Miner or Cloner

It's an extremely enjoyable level to play regardless.

[Dullstar]

@Icho: Definitely a backroute. The intended solution has at most one basher left over (one of them's only there to reduce execution difficulty but with optimal skill assignments there is a chance it may not be required). Furthermore, there shouldn't be any excess cloners to burn off at the end.

@JRT: I may have missed yours when checking replays for v4; I remember downloading two, and both replays I watched were essentially the same solution, so it's possible I may have accidentally loaded the same one twice instead of watching both. Also, you managed to use a precise basher placement to save one, though since you didn't use the basher you saved somewhere else it didn't really end up mattering.

[IchoTolot]

I've used all the Cloners this time, but 4 leftover bashers and 2 leftover stackers are not a good sign.

[JRT]

@JRT: I may have missed yours when checking replays for v4; I remember downloading two, and both replays I watched were essentially the same solution.

Yeah so in my last post. I have two replays for V5.

V5_JRT is as you said, basically the same as my V4.
V5_JRTb is slightly different and uses a stacker to save the swimmer.

I've had a gander at Tunnel Project. Looks tough, many levels I've played about with for ten mins or so and moved on hoping to be struck by inspiration.

[WillLem]

Finally got around to filming the Rule 2 LP.

Please note that I am playing an early version of this pack, so some of these levels may have already had updates. I apologise if I'm playing an earlier version of your level, but you may still find the video informative and/or entertaining anyway (hopefully)!

[mantha16]

Finally go around to filming the Rule 2 LP.

Please note that I am playing an early version of this pack, so some of these levels may have already had updates. I apologise if I'm playing an earlier version of your level, but you may still find the video informative and/or entertaining anyway (hopefully)!

mine has been updated but it wont matter anyway cos you didnt use the thing i had to block anyway.  I really enjoyed watching someone play my level though I would say you way over complicated that

[WillLem]

mine has been updated but it wont matter anyway cos you didnt use the thing i had to block anyway.  I really enjoyed watching someone play my level though I would say you way over complicated that

Does that mean my solution is intended/acceptable, then?

[mantha16]

not intended but certainly accepted

[NieSch]

Finally go around to filming the Rule 2 LP.

Please note that I am playing an early version of this pack, so some of these levels may have already had updates. I apologise if I'm playing an earlier version of your level, but you may still find the video informative and/or entertaining anyway (hopefully)!

I like your videos and LPs a lot so keep 'm coming!

Hints for my rule 2 level: you don't have climbers but you do have shimmiers. Use shimmiers as worker lemmings. Also: plan ahead and keep the title of the level in mind.

[WillLem]

Thanks for the kind comment NieSch, and for the hint! I will have another at the level sometime, for sure.