The crashing in this level when using Boomerang Gun was due to a conflict with a specific mutator enabled in Zeal Duels servers. In normal circumstances this shouldn't be an issue.
Saline Shores
Capture the flag, by PurpleJazz,
requires 
The Secret Files, with JJ2+
Description
Medium-sized CTF level located within the dried up bed of an inland sea. Now only a barren, desiccated wasteland remains, with the salty winds preventing any plant life from growing. Do you think you have what it takes to prevail in such an unforgiving, hostile environment?
I give credit to Szadi for drawing the level’s background. The excellent music track comes from the Risk of Rain soundtrack courtesy of composer Chris Christodoulou.
Further shoutouts to Lark for creating Myriadus, a level which was quite a big source of inspiration for this one.
Enjoy!
EDIT 04/04/2024: Some adjustments. Tweaked the flow in a few areas, replaced Toaster with Voranj, increased the spawn time of the +1 carrots, adjusted the ammo placement.
Credits & Acknowledgements
Thanks to cooba, FawFuL, Loon, Violet CLM, Superjazz, TreyLina, Naps, Lynx and FireSworD for providing feedback when the level was in progress.
Contains 15 Files
 ezsalt.j2l |
Saline Shores | 17.01 kB |
 BeachplusSalt.j2t |
Saltpan | 366.20 kB |
 AntiGravBouncer.j2a |
4.71 kB | |
| weaponVMega.j2a |
32.08 kB | |
 AuroraBorealis.ogg |
2945.40 kB | |
| ezsalt_wind.ogg |
867.62 kB | |
 ezsalt.j2as |
8.98 kB | |
| AntiGravBouncers.asc |
6.39 kB | |
| MLLE-Weapons.asc |
47.25 kB | |
| SEweapon.asc |
14.07 kB | |
| WeaponVMega1.asc |
2.63 kB | |
| WeaponVMega8.asc |
3.20 kB | |
| MLLE-Include-1.6w.asc |
24.49 kB | |
| ezsalt-MLLE-Data-1.j2l |
MLLE Extra Data | 12.06 kB |
| ezsalt-MLLE-Data-2.j2l |
MLLE Extra Data | 9.54 kB |
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Reviews and comments
PurpleJazz 2 May 2024, 16:36
kn0b010ck5m0th 24 Apr 2024, 02:31
We tried to playtest this level while we were playing CTF over the weekend. Unfortunately, players started to crash, seemingly because they used the boomerang weapon. So we weren't able to playtest the level because of the crashes.
Lark 13 May 2024, 00:51
9.2
This level is a lot of fun. It is a medium-sized CTF level with a very old-school feel to it. The flow is very tight, and the level is easy to navigate. There are a lot of vines, but the way they are used helps speed you up when flying from base to base. The level is very fast paced, and despite its medium size, it feels a bit small because you're able to fly through so fast. There remain plenty of areas to explore. I really like that about the level. The eyecandy is great. Several different tilesets are put to use, making each area in the level a unique one. Visuals are not repetitive. The background uses a reflection that makes the most realistic ice I've seen in a level. Weapons are mostly new, but have familiar feels to them and are easy to get used to pretty quickly. If I had to be super picky, I'd say the only downside is the number of one way areas. It's not like they're overused, though. Overall great level. Highly recommended.
Superjazz 2 Mar 2025, 09:28
9
PurpleJazz strikes again, but this time with more than just a pinch of salt (a shoreful of it)! xP
Puns aside, I think this one is yet another solid CTF level by PJ. It features a theme that is well executed and original to some degree, although I have to admit that there are two other levels that this level reminds me of in terms of layout traits and visuals; Vanilla Shores and Sand Castle. Perhaps those two were a source of inspiration/influence here? Just guessing.
I suppose the level isn't exactly duel-compatible due to its fairly large size, especially within the horizontal dimension. Judging by the looks of it, 3v3 games should work just fine here, although I haven't got to try that yet. It was definitely a fun level to play in JDC events though. Some spots around the upper parts of the level seem like they have some camping potential in them, but nothing that would be impossible to counter.
Overall I think the gameplay in the level flows well, with a balanced amount of open and closed areas. Even around the more closed areas there is sufficient space between different platforms, so the level does not feel too cramped or awkward to move in anywhere. Though I have to admit that since there are a lot of similar looking platforms throughout the level, there is some potential in getting disoriented flow-wise. But not that it would be a severe issue.
Otherwise, the level features neat visuals that make especially the background unique. I think the weapon choices are also well-thought and support a balanced gameplay, together with the reverse bouncers and boomerangs as the custom extras here. I am very much looking forward to play more games in here overall! Good job PJ!