The Community Episode. (New Start)

[Sacrush]

The Community Episode

No, this is not another Community Episode but because there was no progress and the organizer isn't active anymore I decided to create a new thread to get this active again. I will accept any help people are offering and let's hope we can get this active again to get one great episode. Also I will send everybody who is on the list a PM to see if he/she is still in and willing to make the next level. People can still sign in for making levels.

The Rules:

-The creator can choose the person who needs to make the next level, if the creator is unable to choose somebody or can't get anyone who wants, everybody who signed in to create a level can volunteer.

-If you are creating a level it has to fit the storyline. The level needs
to be of decent quality, if it's below quality you have to agree that I or somebody else edit or even disapprove the level. The level needs to be playable by all characters including Lori.

-When making your level you have to keep us updated at least once a week. When you can't give us an update for some time because vacation or anything else let us know. If we don't get any updates for some time somebody else may create a new level instead of you.

-When you volunteer to make the next level you have to have time to create a level.

-You can always suggest other rules or if you disagree, let me know.

People who are in:
- DoubleGJ [Finished his level]
- Olsen [Finished his level]
- Zapper [Finished his level]
- gerard244390 [Finished his level]
- Xobim [Creating his level]
- Sacrush [Willing to make level]
- ThunderPX [Willing to make level]
- Odin [Waiting]
- n00b [Waiting]
- Newspaz [Waiting]
- Birdie [Waiting]
- Dx [Waiting]
- General Hare [Waiting]
- Superjwren329 [Waiting]
- Innocent [Waiting]
- Jam [Waiting]
- Technopauluz [Waiting]
- Snooze [Waiting]
- WerBack3>> [Waiting]
- Marijn [Waiting]
- Kax [Waiting]
- ThunderbirD [Waiting]
- St. Louis [Waiting]
- Ae [Waiting]


The Awakening (Level 1): by DoubleGJ
Screens: Screen1, (http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5061/ce16ls.jpg) Screen2, (http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/7745/ce26pr.jpg) Screen3, (http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/4208/ce33cx.jpg) Screen4, (http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9484/ce45xq.jpg) Screen5. (http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7312/ce53ge.jpg)
Download: The Awakening. (http://www.jsz-clan.republika.pl/CE-level1-2xGJ.zip)

The Escape (Level 2): by Olsen
Screens: Screen1, (http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06494/ceprojectscreen1.PNG) Screen2, (http://xs110.xs.to/xs110/06494/ceprojectscreen2.PNG) Screen3, (http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06496/ceprojectscreen3.PNG) Screen4. (http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06496/ceprojectscreen4.PNG)

Escape - Again (Level 3): by Zapper
Screens: Screen1, (http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/755/jazz0010tp9.jpg) Screen2, (http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/439/jazz0003qu4.jpg) Screen3, (http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6748/jazz0004pq6.jpg) Screen4, (http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8060/jazz0005be4.jpg) Screen5, (http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4295/jazz0001pg6.jpg) Screen6, (http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8930/jazz0007me1.jpg) Screen7. (http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6090/jazz0008oq0.jpg)

The Space Bay (Level 4): by gerard244390
Screens: Screen1, (http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3664/ceproject1oj2.png) Screen2, (http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2007/ceproject2cn9.png) Screen3, (http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6278/ceproject3mi3.png) Screen4. (http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8594/ceproject4fu6.png)

Tree Climber (Level 5): by Xobim
Screens: Screen1, (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4570/ss9jg6.png) Screen2, (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3331/ss1ga2.png) Screen3, (http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/907/ss2lp8.png) Screen4, (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3134/ss3yc2.png) Screen5, (http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/755/ss4wr7.png) Screen6, (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9097/ss5it7.png) Screen7, (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8425/ss6lh9.png) Screen8, (http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/283/ss7qm0.png) Screen9. (http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/682/ss8uz7.png)

[CrimiClown]

I don't really like the idea that much anymore, so I'd like to be removed from the list.

Sorry.

[Sacrush]

Done, not really a problem.

[Olsen]

I'd like to participate, if possible.

[Sacrush]

Sure, added to the list.

[Olsen]

A question, I see you are second on the list, or the one who should make a level now, correct?

[Sacrush]

No, the list order isn't baised on who creates the level. The rules nicely points out that the last creator of the level can choose the next creator. So we have to wait till DoubleGJ chooses somebody. If he can't find somebody everybody can volunteer to make the next level.

[Olsen]

Oh, sorry, I must've missed that part.

[ThunderPX]

I'm confirmed. I'd also like to do the last super-hard-uberlevel if possible.

[Sacrush]

added to the list.

[n00b]

I'm still interested in doing this, but I'm not up for doing any of the next few levels due to more time being devoted to upcoming exams.

[Sacrush]

Alright, you are [confirmed].

[Birdie]

Confirm me, I think I want to be third to make a level though.

[cooba]

I'm outta this

[Puffie40]

Add me to the list, although I'm in the same basket as n00b. (Oncoming exams)

[Ðx]

I'm finally back on JCF. Count me in, yes.

[Sacrush]

Alright, list updated. Also I'm sorry for taken over this project Dx, I just wanted to get this active again. You can always help me with running this project though.

[KRSplat]

I don't have time for it, so I'm out. Probably a good thing for the episode anyway.

[Ðx]

My fault.

[DoubleGJ]

No idea who to choose, especially with people leaving the project or postponing to latter levels. I need to see who's _really_ interested.

[Sacrush]

If ayone want to create the next level please say so, that will make it easier for DoubleGJ to choose someone. If DoubleGJ agree's that he doesn't mind who does the next level anyone can volunteer.

[Olsen]

Well, I am currently busy with a few levels, but they're on the other computer which I'm not able to access for some days, so I'm really interested, atleast atm.

[Sacrush]

That's great, if DoubleGJ doesn't mind you may start your level when you want.

PS: don't forget to play the first level before starting.

[DoubleGJ]

I'm positive, Olsen is a good choice.

[Olsen]

Alrighty, I'll get going. :)

[Sacrush]

Yes, finally some progress. And please keep us posted Olsen.

[Olsen]

Sure thing.

Edit: Here's a screen, eyecandy/placement isn't done in the screenshot but it will probably give you an idea of how it will look.

http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06494/ceprojectscreen1.PNG

[n00b]

Meh, I don't like the sudden jump to a well lit area after a dark level.

[Olsen]

Well, what I thought, was that after leaving the Reactor Area you go into the outer areas of the base, or whatever it is, thus allowing more light.

Anyway, I darkened the level a bit.
http://xs110.xs.to/xs110/06494/ceprojectscreen2.PNG

edit: this is a rushed screenshot, it's not what it looks like atm ;p

[General Hare]

I am interested to participate in this project, after all I am a fan of single player levels ( if it is). but how would i transfer and receive files and what kind of theme is it based on?
My best abilities is making casino/carnival, tech, air fleet or space themes. I can't make auto-controled ships like in the single player 'rebirth of evil' however.

But anyway, can i join?

[Ðx]

This can be very fun/intresting. You can just flip over the whole storyline.

[n00b]

Of course, by doing so you'll make most participants angry since we wasted alot of time coming up with a basic storyline to begin with.

[Olsen]

Mhm, indeed. But I'm going to try to stick to the storyline and the way it's going.

[Sacrush]

You can join, anyone can. To get a general idea I suggest you to download the first level which is already complete. I also suggest reading the rules to know how all of this works.

Looks alright Olsen, and I'm almost certain it will be a great level.

Edit: As the rules are saying you have to keep the same storyline, that doesn't mean you can't introduce new things in the storyline though.

[Ðx]

I will keep the storyline very straight. But you never know what kind of twists could happen ;).

When can I make my level? 4th? 5th?

[Sacrush]

I think you can make one of those, better wait till we get there though.

[Ðx]

You can choose.

[Olsen]

Mind if I spoil my current level's continuing of the story?

You are escaping the masses of guards coming to eliminate you, so you try to run to the warps so you can get out of there. But someone Orbitz/ThaSpaz/UF uses the warp to megawarp you somewhere...

After that it's the next's turn, but I haven't choosen anyone yet. ;)

[superjwren329]

Count me in. I'm just bad at making tilesets. Stories and making levels are my expertise.

I can do three, four? I mean, the holidays just started. Six whole weeks.

[NovaStar]

Same.

[Sacrush]

The planning is that everyone makes one level. That might change though.

Too Olsen: Sounds very nice. It will give the next creator (Birdie?) much freedom.

[Ðx]

If Birdie does't has time or something else, can I make the next level?

[Sacrush]

Well, Birdie did told me that he wanted to do the third level. If he doesn't want to anymore and Olsen would't mind you doing the next level, you can.

[Newspaz]

I would like to sign up to please :)

[Sacrush]

Ofcourse! I heard you stopped with JJ2?

[PurpleJazz]

I'm just bad at making tilesets. Stories and making levels are my expertise.


I am the exact opposite of you. I'm much better at making Tilesets/Conversions than I am at making levels.

[Violet CLM]

...in which case, I do not want to see your levels.

Anyway, no free time until January, and afterwards, I have my own projects to work on. Count me as a probable negative (who does not recall ever signing up in the first place).

[Sacrush]

Ill just delete you from the list, if you want to be a part of this, I will put you back on it.

[superjwren329]

Heh. If were still trying to escape, or at the final part of it, it would have to have really rockin' music. Warping out of the space-station or whatever, seeing it implode in a ball of flame or whatever...

I just want to know how I'm going to put my level(s) here and what tilesets I should use. I've got the idea for what some of the levels should look like...

[Sacrush]

You have to wait till it's your turn. Then you can decide which tileset it haves to use and how the story continues.

[superjwren329]

I know, I was just asking what tileset you recommend I should use.

[Xobim]

Well, I'm interested in this concept since the beginning. But I fear that school is going to take all my free time away. If you need someone to make big bases or something similar, I might come in handy. (allthough I'd like to use a different tileset than Top3)

[Sacrush]

The tileset choice is something you can decide, but it has to be something which connect to the level before. Ill just add you to the list, if your out, just say so.

[Olsen]

http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06496/ceprojectscreen3.PNG

http://xs410.xs.to/xs410/06496/ceprojectscreen4.PNG

Keep in mind I'm just working on the gameplay now, eyecandy comes later.

[Sacrush]

Looks alright, can't wait till everything is finished.

[General Hare]

*sigh*, i can't play the first level because it keeps saying the 'out of memory' error.

[Xobim]

The tileset choice is something you can decide, but it has to be something which connect to the level before. Ill just add you to the list, if your out, just say so.
Maybe it is best that I'll go when Olsen is done. Winter holidays are within three weeks, which is hopefully enough time for me to create a map.
I just need to find a tileset that looks a lot like Top3, but is different...

[Birdie]

I'm pretty sure that I'm going third. (which is after olsen)

[Xobim]

OK, #4 should suit me fine if possible, I hope...

[Olsen]

Edit: Okay, the gameplay's pretty much finished, now all I need is testers and finishing eyecandy..
edit2: if someone wants to do the eyecandy, no problem for me, just contact me. (That's not against the rules, is it?)
it's just because I have alot to do atm

[Sacrush]

Alright, I just tested the level and I think it's pretty good, but after the first warp you can't see anything anymore(it stayed white at me) but I could still finish the level since that's pretty much the end.

My MSN crashed so that's why I went offline, sorry Olsen.

Edit: I would not mind if somebody else did the eye candy but you have to find someone who is willing too.

[Olsen]

Ah yeah, I just fixed that bug.

[Super_Jarno]

As u can see, im not very active on the JCF anymore this is because i dont have very much time.
So... im sorry but i'd like to quit.

[Sacrush]

very well.

[General Hare]

*sigh*, i can't play the first level because it keeps saying the 'out of memory' error.

I will say it again, i can't play the first level. I wrote this because there was no replies. plz don't delete.

[KRSplat]

It works without the music. So, open it in JCS, take out the music, and play.

[Puffie40]

I also notice that the first level will play perfectly (With music) if you use 1.24. I just found that out last night when I brought the level over to my ol' 300. (Which has both 1.23 and 1.24)

[General Hare]

I also notice that the first level will play perfectly (With music) if you use 1.24.

Well lucky for me, i've got 1.24! Thanks for the tip, although on 1.23 i tried without music.

[Olsen]

Birdie if you want I can send you my level and you can start on your level already, so we can speed the progress up a bit.

[Birdie]

Sure.

[Sacrush]

I might forget to tell you but you should already know that the first levels are 1.23 and I would like to keep it that way. People who only have 1.24 can still join but may only use 1.23 compatible tilesets and events so I can edit the level and let it work in 1.23

[DoubleGJ]

I'll just repeat once more that even after j2b-ising the music file for first level is still too large to handle for 1.23, especially since the level itself uses a lot of memory-choking effects like ambient sounds almost everywhere and many animations. You can simply mute music in your Jazz2 before playing, this way the music file won't be loaded. Of course the downside is that you'll lose a lot of clima without the music, but if that's the only way, there is no choice. Or simply, get TSF because technically it's just better than 1.23 in all ways.

[JanusJackrabbit]

I don't understand what the trouble is with getting a copy of TSF. I have 1.20 and 1.24 and I can say the sound quality is considerably better. It crackles less for me, at least. Of course, you're free to do as you like. I'm busy working on the first level of a pack I'll probably never finish.

If you ask me, it would be cool to take this pack and make it into a mish-mosh of "let me tell the tale of Jazz Jackrabbit when he.." and allow each person to tell a story of Jazz in a different theme/plot (maybe movie themes like James Bond, or Back to the Future; the level I'm working on is Indiana Jones based if anyone is wondering).

[cooba]

Alternatively, the original .it file could be downsampled a little bit and then recompressed.

[Puffie40]

Sacrush, I'm having second thoughts about my participation. I'm not a fast level creator, I have only moderate skills in working with JCS, and I don't think I can create a level of the quality (Or plot) others are currently working at. So, I would like to withdraw.

[Sacrush]

Too bad, you can still rejoin if you change your mind.

[Olsen]

Sacrush, I'm having second thoughts about my participation. I'm not a fast level creator, I have only moderate skills in working with JCS, and I don't think I can create a level of the quality (Or plot) others are currently working at. So, I would like to withdraw.

Too bad, I basically loved the way you made that level of yours I got to test...

[Puffie40]

Too bad, I basically loved the way you made that level of yours I got to test...

That was done with a few on-off sessions. I would work on it when inspiration hit (Much like my other projects :roll: ). I try to keep focused on one project at a time, and I don't want to hold this episode back.

If I feel I have enough time to do a level for the episode, I'll rejoin.

Thanks for understanding. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next level!

[Marijn]

You guys make it much to.. tied.

Why not dump all process, like an true open source, and everybody is just allowed to improve. That will keep it very active because people will debat what the like and what not.

Perhaps that just keep us OF the leveleditor, and just talk about it.. but it would be great if somebody just made levels. I just like to tweak stuff.

[n00b]

Marijn you could accept to betatest if you want to do that.
We'd get nowhere if we kept debating over a level. This isn't "Let's fight over how to make a level with a bunch of backseat driving" this is "Let's make a community episode, get it done, and have a (-) good time doing it"

[TechnoPauluz]

I did make a lot of single player levels and now at this moment i make battle games.

I dont have placed them online beqause i wanna have a battle pack...
Yes i gonna show my lvl making quality's :P There is a very nice christmas themed battle upcomming that i place at 25 December Online
That will prove it, im sure...;)

Nice lvl making and create special effects and puzzles are my thing.:D

[Marijn]

I agree. Lets get the (-) to work!

[Olsen]

My level's almost finished, just touching the eyecandy up and finishing some effects.. How's your level going Birdie?

[Sacrush]

The progress is going good so far. Technopauluz added to the list. And ofcourse we wouldn't mind if Birdie showed some of his progress?:cool:

[snzspeed]

can i still get in?

[cooba]

can i still get in?:|<!---->

[snzspeed]

:|<!---->
what?

i just have lots of spare time after tomorrow so i thought that i could enter or something. :P

[Sacrush]

Yes ofcourse, Snooze the legend.

[Olsen]

uh, btw, progress on CEProject02.j2l is halted during the weekend for me... (cant access the computer with the file, --divorced parents)

[Birdie]

Unfourtunatly I got a very large batch of school work recently, so I won't be able to work on the level. If anyone else wants to go third instead, go ahead.

[Olsen]

Okay, well if anyone wants just say so and I'll send you the level after the weekend..

Shouldn't be too hard to begin the level anyway, picking tileset and such, you're megawarped, you can end up anywhere! ;)

[Ðx]

Pick me!!!!!!!

[Olsen]

Sure.

[n00b]

Speaking of which, is betatesting your level still open?

I've found myself with a sudden lack of things to do.

[Olsen]

Yeah, but the level is at my mom's place, which I'm not able to reach for some day(s)... I think I has an outdated version here though, with not as much eyecandy and secrets, so if you really want to do it now contact me through MSN.

[n00b]

I'll wait but I'm leaving on vacation 5 days from now, so if you're sure you can't make it to your mom's place by then, then I'll take the outdated one

[Olsen]

Oh heh, I'm sure I'll be there in one, two days. :)

[Sacrush]

Any updates? Olsen? Dx?

[Olsen]

I'm sorry if this is going a bit slow, but progress is halted for me during the winter holidays, atleast until I can reach that exact computer.

Dx could still be building his level but I dont know.

[Ðx]

Olsen first?

[Olsen]

Well I thought I said you could start your level, my level ends with Jazz/Spaz/whatever being Megawarped so you got free tileset choice and everything... :P

[Ðx]

I will start tomarrow!!!

[ThunderPX]

Take away the "prefers last level" bit, please. I don't really care all that much anymore which level I get to do, I'm happy with anything.

[Sacrush]

I was just wondering if there has been any updates?

[Ðx]

I'm busy also with other things. I hope I can finish the level next week...

[Sacrush]

I'm glad to hear that.

[Marijn]

I'm glad to hear that.
Me to.

[Ðx]

Sorry for the wait, but I can't finish the level in this period. Can you move me to another place. School and filmingwork is taking my time.

[n00b]

Might I suggest that Dx send his level to whoever is next, so they can either finish it or use it as the basis for their level?
I'd hate to have the time used wasted.

[Ðx]

Nah.

[Sacrush]

This is irritating. Everybody can now volunteer at the moment. I can send some of the peoples the second level which I'm sure Olsen won't mind, but you have to remember that the level isn't comepletely finished. So who's up for the challange?

[Olsen]

I won't mind. I'm far too busy with other projects, and the level is basically finished, except the eyecandy. :)

[n00b]

Nah.

Then we'll never finish. If everytime someone doesn't have any time we
never see the level again, then whats the point of even starting the level?

[Sacrush]

I have to agree with N00b. Anyway, who want's todo the next level?

[Marijn]

Nah.
Wii don't like your answer. Perhaps an OPEN Community Episode ?

[Ðx]

Why making such a big problem ^^. Go ahead n00b and Marijn make the level.

[n00b]

Because we have to wait for you to finish a level and all of a sudden you go "Um, I can't do it anymore", and then we lose the time we had to wait for you and we don't have any of the level to work off of.

The major problem is this is how pretty much the production of most of the levels for this thing is going.

[Ðx]

Like JJ2 is so important ^^

[n00b]

Now you're just being a (-).

[cooba]

Like Dx is so important ^^

[Sacrush]

Lets stop this discussion now and let's make some levels! anyway, who is up to it?

[Xobim]

Allthough I'd love to, I really need to get my marks up.

[Sacrush]

I still need someone for the next level, is anyone looking in this thread?

[Newspaz]

If it were next week I'd do it. Right now I have a school deadline to reach.

[Sacrush]

If it were next week I'd do it. Right now I have a school deadline to reach.

I don't think that that's any problem since not many people are interested in doing the next level. So I guess next week would be fine.

[Marijn]

I don't think that that's any problem since not many people are interested in doing the next level. So I guess next week would be fine.
I don't know. I just think I cant match the expertations.

[Olsen]

Heh, it's a community project, not an "elite" project. :D

[Xobim]

Hey, I'm in too, so what kind of expectations do you think they have? :P

[ShadeJackrabbit]

*darth vader music*
Eh, I'm in. Should be fun. Just one question: Is there any overall level type? Platformer? Shoot-em-up? Puzzle? Cross-breed?

[n00b]

*darth vader music*
Eh, I'm in. Should be fun. Just one question: Is there any overall level type? Platformer? Shoot-em-up? Puzzle? Cross-breed?
Ok hate to trigger another Zapper attack, but Jazz Jackrabbit 2's genre IS platformer. Also, shoot-em-ups in the sense of Metal Slug do not translate well into a JJ2 made level.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

No, I meant: Lots of jumping, enemies, puzzles, or a mix?

[Sacrush]

No, I meant: Lots of jumping, enemies, puzzles, or a mix?

That's your decision. You can make the level just how you want to. Just make sure that the level fits in with the story.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Wow. Cool.

[ThunderPX]

So is Newspaz doing the next one?

[Sacrush]

I hope he is, so Newspaz are you doing the next one?

[Newspaz]

I just finished my project and I have the entire next week off. I hope to start tomorrow.

[Sacrush]

I just finished my project and I have the entire next week off. I hope to start tomorrow.

That's great, thanks!

[WerBack3>>]

Take me in! Take me in! Take me in!

[ThunderPX]

I just had an idea; we should fix all spelling and grammatical errors in levels before the 'official' release of the episode. Just a little polishing thing (and I hate bad spelling.)

[Sacrush]

I just had an idea; we should fix all spelling and grammatical errors in levels before the 'official' release of the episode. Just a little polishing thing (and I hate bad spelling.)

I agree that before it's going to be released things should be polished. Not only spelling but maybe also other things. But yeah, we still got a lot of work to do first.

WerBack3>> is added to the list.

Edit: Maybe we should only make the levels available for people who is going to work on the episode and some betatesters. Just so that when it's finished the whole community didn't already played it. What do you people think?

[WerBack3>>]

Horray!
I promise not to make grammar and spelling mistakes!(OK, only spelling)

[Xobim]

Maybe we should only make the levels available for people who are going to work on the episode and some betatesters. Just so that when it's finished the whole community didn't already play it. What do you people think?

It is possible, but it requires some organisation. I'm not sure if it is useful if only a few other people download the finished levels...

[ThunderPX]

I think that when someone finishes a level, they should send a PM with the link to everyone participating (+ possible betatesters), but keep the rest of the discussion here.

[Sacrush]

I think that when someone finishes a level, they should send a PM with the link to everyone participating (+ possible betatesters), but keep the rest of the discussion here.

Yes, that's a good idea. I could also PM everyone with the link if it's too much work for the creator.

[ThunderPX]

Okay, but keep 2xGJ's level on there as a 'demo' of sorts. =P

[Sacrush]

Okay, but keep 2xGJ's level on there as a 'demo' of sorts. =P

Yes, screens will ofcourse stay too.

[Sacrush]

Newspaz haves some difficulties so can't do the third level. So we need someone else to do it now. Who's up for the challenge?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Hmm... I suppose I could try my hand at it.

EDIT: Oh, by the way, I need to know the storyline progression of level 2 first.
EDIT AGAIN: Now I know. I think I could do it.

[TheKax]

List me. I could make some lvls. I want to join.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

So, can I do it?

[Sacrush]

That's fine by me. Ill send the level ASAP.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Thanks.

EDIT: Okay, I'll start the third level right away. Got an escape thing idea...

[cooba]

How is it going? :/

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Pretty good. Here's a screenie of the starting area:
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3001/ceproject03ec3.png

The hard part is getting all the proper tiles in place. I've also got the thing layed out, and the base shape of the level carved away.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

*gasp* Was that a compliment? ^_^

[Xobim]

Maybe you should make the window transculent... :)
And I agree with Cooba here: Looks promising.

[Olsen]

I like it, although it looks a little dull at the moment. :)

Anyway, the tileset reminds me why I absolutely hate using "mechanical", humanmade themed "3D" tilesets. There's... never correct slopes...!

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Heh, the window actually is translucent, just you can't see it very well because there isn't anything complicated behind it.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

UPDATE:
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/2008/ceproject03map01az6.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ceproject03map01az6.jpg)

Current state of the layout of the... mine? Some areas have more/less metal because of stability.

EDIT: Updated with better picture. I love Paint .net.

[Xobim]

An underground base. Looks nice.
Keep up the good work! :)

[Sacrush]

Keep up the good work.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Hi. Just wanted to say I got a really bad cold (at the end of winter) and have been sick for the last week, but I'm getting back to work as soon as possible. (Probably today/tomorrow)

[Sacrush]

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with that.

How is the level going BTW? Any good progress?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Yep. I've got the rooms fully outlined (walls, floors, ceilings), and have about 3 more rooms to fill before it's done. The level is non-linear, with no checkpoints. (Because you need to smash ALL crates to escape.) Screenshot may come soon. I'll also have to show the other room I finished...

[GoldRabbit]

I want to be in and it's confirmed :D

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Another progress report...

1 more room is done, 2 to go. Level is getting more challenging because of more content... might not be able to save on this one...

[Sacrush]

Sounds great, keep up the good work.

[Xobim]

You're doing great work. Who will make the next level?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

I suppose you could Xobim... for whoever does the next level: You escape with a bag of chips for Orbitz, and wind up (-INSERT NEXT LEVEL-)

[ThunderPX]

I'm curious to see how this bag of chips will influence the story.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Orbitz has a chips addiction?

[cooba]

Chips coming in flavor of poison (!)

[Birdie]

Bag of computer chips with antihax?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Actually, Orbitz leaves Jazz a message which says:

"Try and pick up a bag of chips for me while you're down there.
-Oribtz"

[n00b]

OMGOMG THE BAG OF CHIPS CONTAINS AMINO SALT DEFICIENCY!!!<a>

[ShadeJackrabbit]

*gasp* of course!

[Valco]

I'd love to join! Just tell me what I have to make.

I'm an expert on story representation.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Sorry guys, hit a little bump in it. Windows has been giving me the blue screen of death so I'm gonna have to see if I can get this working in WINE in Ubuntu. Might be a while, but all that happens at the end is that you escape with the bag of chips, so the next person should probably start working on level 3. (Note that Jazz went through many traps to escape.)

[Xobim]

Sorry, but I can't work on this level untill summer holidays. Somewhere in the middle of july, I'm afraid. But I'm thinking of making a pretty big map (200 x 200?)

[Sacrush]

Sorry guys, hit a little bump in it. Windows has been giving me the blue screen of death so I'm gonna have to see if I can get this working in WINE in Ubuntu. Might be a while, but all that happens at the end is that you escape with the bag of chips, so the next person should probably start working on level 3. (Note that Jazz went through many traps to escape.)

That's too bad. Also, who wants to do Level4?

[Valco]

I wanna do level 4!!!

What's it about? I'm trigger happy with tileset downloads.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

I'm done! So who's doing Level 4? Also, it only occured to me now that I was working on level 3... sorry whoever if anyone started it...

Whoever is doing the next level, send me your e-mail and I'll send the level over. (Unless, someone wants me to put it somewhere on the internet...)

[Sacrush]

I suggest you upload it and send links to people who wants to play and test it. I recommend not showing it to anybody except the people who are in the list. I for once would love to see the level.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Okay, it's uploaded. I'll send a link to anyone on the list that requests it.

[Valco]

I WANT TO MAKE LEVEL 4 ARG! :mad:


SOMEONE REALIZE I AM

REQUESTING

TO

DO

THE

FOURTH

UNDONE

LEVEL

OF

THE

COMMUNITY

EPISODE

.


Now Pm me and tell me what I'm to do.
Sorry to blow my horn. :cool:

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Okay, you can do the next level. I'll send you the download link.

[Valco]

Glad to be of assistance.


HOWEVER

To make the level I must know...


What the setting is,
What the story is,
And the expected difficulty.


You see... I'm overwriting the whole thing.
Yea I'm evil.

[Xobim]

You've gotta ask Shade to mail you the level he made. The difficulty is all up to you.
Just make sure the storyline doesn't get too complicated or derailed. :)

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Okay, I sent Gerard the download link. As a reminder, you are doing level 4 Gerard, as I have already made level 3. Just wanted to clear that up.

As for storyline, don't derail it to much, and remember to later reference the bag of chips.

Also, please play my level before you make yours Gerard.

[Birdie]

I would very much like that link shade.

[ThunderPX]

I just thought of something- if the quality of a level is deemed too low by a lot of people on the list, it should be forcibly replaced by a better one.

[Xobim]

In that case the level needs to be betatested by a lot of peeps, which might cause information leakage. I'm not sure if we're after that...

[ShadeJackrabbit]

From what I've seen so far, quality isn't a problem, but it may become one. I'd say that it shouldn't be forcibly removed, but maybe edited.

[DoubleGJ]

In that case the level needs to be betatested by a lot of peeps, which might cause information leakage. I'm not sure if we're after that...
How about if just the people in the project test each other's levels? That's still many enough, I think.

[Sacrush]

I go for edited, but if it really really really sux I go for replacement.

[Xobim]

@2·GJ: Active people should betatest then...

[ShadeJackrabbit]

Agreed.

[Valco]

COME ON SACRUSH. YOUR TAKING FOREVER TO PUT UP THOSE SCREENIES I SENT YOU.

I don't want to be screenieless because of your laziness.

[Sacrush]

Some people have work and school you know.

[n00b]

I have time to work on a level now. I wouldn't mind doing the level after Gerard.

[Sacrush]

Fine by me, Wait for Gerard's opinion though. I also noticed that all levels are inside, maybe some outside levels too people?

[n00b]

My level was going to be water-based, depending if I could fit it in without it being too illogical.

[Valco]

I'm really sorry man.

The next level is about flying a spaceship to get the chips and leave the place your in.

The turtles are after you, the ship is sorta underpowered etc.

Something like that.
No water though. :(

[Birdie]

The chips were already gotten. >.>

[n00b]

I'm really sorry man.

The next level is about flying a spaceship to get the chips and leave the place your in.

The turtles are after you, the ship is sorta underpowered etc.

Something like that.
No water though. :(

Wow thanks for leaving no creative control to the next guy!!

[Sacrush]

Make a cut scene where the space ship crashed into the sea or something and then start your level?

[n00b]

I was planning a random warp-portal midescape, but your idea works too.

[Valco]

SOMETHING LIKE THAT

That means it's an an example. If you wanted exact details:

Jazz is on/in a ship. He must find the chips/escape.
Something makes his mission more difficult than it sounds.


See. Tons of creative space.
You might even make Jazz crash into a watery side of the planet like Sacrush said! (Thanks)



PS (For Birdie): The chips are lost in the fourth level. (Due to loss of gravity, they float away)

[Valco]

This thread's dieing people! DIEING... :r

[Xobim]

It is not. The thread gets resurrected when someone finishes a level or needs some information. It just takes a while for a normal level maker to create a map...

[Valco]

I guess you have a point. For instance, my level's only half done.

[Valco]

I'm done level 4! First bidder gets to do level 5.

[n00b]

I place my bid at 1 post!

[ShadeJackrabbit]

PS (For Birdie): The chips are lost in the fourth level. (Due to loss of gravity, they float away)

Orbitz ain't gonna be pleased....

[Valco]

lol heheheh

[n00b]

Quick question- Can I also get levels 2 and 3?
4's atmosphere is radically different from the first, so I kind of want to see how that change came about.

[Sacrush]

I can give you 2 and 3. I still need to see level 4 though.

[Valco]

I guess I'll send Sacrush level 4 too.

[ShadeJackrabbit]

I wouldn't mind playing level 4.

[n00b]

I love and hate level 4 plot-wise:
I love it because it's the only level that feels like it belongs right after the level that preceded it.
I hate it because the plot has degenerated from "You've awaken in a mysterious base, and learn of two people scheming. One is uneasy, and things are obviously going wrong" to "LET'S HUNT DOWN CHIPS IN SPAAAAAAAAAACE"

[ShadeJackrabbit]

No... don't tell me that you have to hunt down the chips...

Actually, I level 3 kinda fits as well since you DO get warped to somewhere else. I thought it would be more obvious the bases are connected. Anyways... how 'bout a download link for me?

[Valco]

Fine. Does everyone want my level?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

If I could make a note on my level: It seems that I forgot to add a way out of the lower section of the mines. If you want, I could edit it, or we could simply add that to the list of final release bugfixes and touch-ups.

EDIT: Please replace the old screen shots with these ones:

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/755/jazz0010tp9.th.jpg (http://img50.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0010tp9.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/439/jazz0003qu4.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0003qu4.jpg)http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6748/jazz0004pq6.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0004pq6.jpg)http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8060/jazz0005be4.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0005be4.jpg)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4295/jazz0001pg6.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0001pg6.jpg)http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8930/jazz0007me1.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0007me1.jpg)http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6090/jazz0008oq0.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jazz0008oq0.jpg)

[Valco]

Oi, N00b. The chips were Shade's idea. Blame him. :x

[Birdie]

It is not shade's fault that you started this horrible chip hunt.

[Valco]

What? The chips build storyline! Example:


You find chips

You lose chips

You search for chips

You find chips You don't find chips

You are lost Your shuttle crashes in harsh environment


Etc...



If it weren't for the loss of chips, none of the above would situations would have a point! :p


PLUS Shade said to later reference the chips. I did.

PLUS Thunder PX wanted an impact on the story because of the chips.


I'm doing the Episode a favor.

[Xobim]

Holiday's here, I've got some time free now. So I'll be willing to create the level that isn't claimed yet. :)

[Sacrush]

Level 6 maybe, ask n00b.

[Valco]

So n00b, how's the level going?

[Odin]

I want to get back into level design. What's the first level that I can start work on, and what theme would it be in?

[ShadeJackrabbit]

I think n00b forgot...

[n00b]

I think I was on Vacation for two weeks and couldn't work on it.

[ThunderPX]

I noticed n00b isn't set as "creating level" on the list as well.

[DoubleGJ]

was Olsen's level finished?

[Sacrush]

was Olsen's level finished?

Mostly, But Olsen was going to touch up the EC. If you want the level I can send it to you.

[DoubleGJ]

yesplz send a link via PM

[Sacrush]

I'd rather send it by mail.

[Olsen]

Woo. Hey there. Yeah, I suppose it was finished. I wasn't really happy with it, but I didn't have the guts to continue working on it. Or something. So... if someone wants to edit it, feel free.

[Odin]

I want to get back into level design. What's the first level that I can start work on, and what theme would it be in?

Well?

[DoubleGJ]

I'd rather send it by mail.
how about I catch you on MSN

and I can touch up the EC if I feel like

[Valco]

N00b:
I was on Vacation for two weeks and couldn't work on it.

Then where does this lie about:

I have time to do a level now

come in?

[Valco]

And Sacrush, can I have level 2 as well?
I can't bear to wait the 2 years Olsen is taking to
"touch up"
the eyecandy or whatever else.

[ThunderPX]

There was more than a month between those posts. Stop being so rude all the time; I've noticed it before, especially in this thread.

EDIT: I have time to do a level as well, but since everything seems a little chaotic right now I'll wait until everything's sorted out. If someone would send me the levels that have been made so far, I might be able to do something about the "atmosphere" issue n00b was talking about.

[n00b]

Gerard your level was by far the weakest in the episode so far, it's best if you lay off the trash talking.

[DoubleGJ]

Not really the worst, I'd say it was definately too short. The level I liked the least was Zapper's - not only it looks bad and rushed, but also lacks testing. AFAIK, there's no way for Jazz (not even mentioning Lori) to get out of the bottom area without cheating. He can't get to the exit area from the right side too, so the whole unlinearity of this level seems more of level design lazyness than anything. Lastly, it breaks the local canon of calling the player just "You" and instead uses "Jazz" which I won't even bother to prove badly chosen (also it should be noted that even level 4 uses the classic "You"). I did, however, like level 2 a lot - even though it has quite a lot of elements ripped off EvilMike's Deserto Orbital Base, it's at least a good source to borrow from and works just fine. The level design is also enjoyable and deals a good pack of entertainment with many basic tricks (bypassing closed gates with unobvious means is a good example). I think that this project goes in a good direction, just goes a bit slow and the story has become somewhat awkward (why the hell we need those chips anyway, we're now working for the bad guys or what?)

[n00b]

Meh, I guess it's just because I despise levels that force you to go back and forth between an area thats nothing but hurt events.

[DoubleGJ]

Oh yeah, that one really sucks. Wouldn't be so bad if there was a way to not get hurt when passing this part, though.

[Olsen]

I can't bear to wait the 2 years Olsen is taking to
"touch up"
the eyecandy or whatever else.

Hah. You know... I'm not working on it, and I think I said that.

You know, 2xGJ, I think you just made me want to finish my level... :)

[Odin]

I want to get back into level design. What's the first level that I can start work on, and what theme would it be in?

Thanks for your timely response, guys! You have definitely proven that you exhibit superior managerial skills and ability to work together!

[Sacrush]

Thanks for your timely response, guys! You have definitely proven that you exhibit superior managerial skills and ability to work together!

And thank you for reading my first post properly!:-)

Anyway, n00b is busy with his level. You might be able to make one after him. But n00b decides that.