Topic: Super Mario Maker - OT

A new update came today. I don't know what it changed

The yoshi level was pretty cool and clever! So if there are 100 "standard" costumes and after the update the screen goes up to 110, I wonder what we'll still get. So far the extra's are: Totem Link, mister Arino, Mario-Kun, Kat Mario, Kat Peach and Nekki. Or are there even more out already and how do I get them?

This level is so insane. I'm spending hours at the moment to beat the last third of the level. I really don't get all the puzzles but the level has a great design. It is really nice but without finishing it, I won't be able to find closure today

...You owe me big time!! I spent 2 hours doing your level, but I did it! I beat it and I loved it.
Or at least I would have if the timer wasn't present. Most of my deaths came from time running out but with some speed running trail and error, I made it. Looks like I'm the first one too. Very ambitious and puzzle-y. Timing out really annoyed me but that's not really your fault so have a star (and a clear!).

This is new version. I just don't want to have my level list here in NL have multiple versions of same stage.

Some people got stuck with spin jumping and I also added one more so people wouldn't get stuck in one stuckable place that was in previous version. I also removed one thwomb and block from Trial 2, so players wouldn't need to same thing as in Trial 1. I also made other small changes to make Trial 2 bit less painful according to feedback I got.

@mrichston: Maybe it's because I've beaten this already but I felt like it was more accesible. Good woork with your puzzles!

@Chandlero: This is kind of like the Switch levels of SMW. A reward level after all the hard courses, and it's great for what it is.

@j-BL00D: Nice level! Some parts can be improved for the player's enjoyment, but still, it was fun! I made it without Daddy Mole... Poor kids.

Yes, I had the same problem. One would think 500 seconds are enough time but this level is so big that you actually have problems in the end. However, congratulation! I tried to be the first one to beat it but I failed in the end. I don't know how to get to the last pipe out of the cave. Do you have any hints for me?

@Freeon-Leon: Thank you again for the feedback. It would work fine as a P-Switch Bonus level. Therefore, I would love to see an update where we are allowed to create an overworld (or to use a standard overworld) and place our levels as a whole small Mario game. Then you could build easy beginner levels, hard end levels and even bonus levels. And then the 1-Up mushrooms would finally make sense.

@Chandlero: Getting to that pipe that's before the bunch of ice blocks requires multiple back and forths. You'll need a Spiny helmet the whole way through, a Spring, a Yoshi and a P-Switch. All of which is in that cave but you need other items that are also in that section to get to them.

@DreamyViridi: Thank you. Now I finally understand what I missed the whole time: The spring
Thank you very much. I will try again when the level has got its update.

@Chandlero: No problem. Good luck. You'll need it when you dive back in!

Meanwhile, my longest level yet. I think I might take a break from making levels for now since I have 8 levels uploaded and still at the 10 upload limit. This one focuses on finding the right items to progress, maze-like but rather straightforward. I'm very happy with the result and would appreciate any and all feedback for it.

I gotten much better at that gnat attack mine game. I can now sometimes get to level 2 of the hard version.

@mrichston - After a made a comment on your level about getting stuck in a perpetual spin, I saw a comment on the first version where you said that you don't need a spin jump to complete the level. Hmmmm. My brain must not be working. Will try it again in a bit. Again, I truly appreciate your puzzle levels. Very impressed with how your brain works.

Here are my newest levels:

I'm still having fun with the amiibo costumes and creating themed levels around it. Except for the ghost house level, that concept was an idea I had and have been working on, but coming up with enemies to populate it became the problem (for continuity), and that's how it morphed into a Luigi's ghost house level.

I spent a lot of time yesterday playing other people's levels that I follow, which, I must say, it is wonderful to see the evolution of people's styles over the past few months.

Then I decided to do the 100 Mario Challenge. (I wanted more costumes and to see what all is out there.) I was severely disappointed by the Easy levels. They were 50% automatic levels and 50% levels that it felt like designers didn't even try. Thankfully, the Normal levels had much more talent shown. There were challenging and well-designed levels to be found. I won't even talk about the trolly Expert levels.

Has anyone else noticed this change in the 100 Mario Challenge?

I made a (kinda) hard level. It's not really that hard, but inexperienced Super Mario Maker players will probably not 'get it' and skip it.
I had another level with the same title, but this level fits that title a lot more. Weird Mario is necessary to get through the level.

Here's another level that I didn't post on here because I didn't think it was any good, but I have gotten a few stars for it.

@sjmartin: Yup, playing 100 Mario Challenge in normal is waaay more enjoyable now, and it'll just get better. Too bad for all those automatic levels in easy though, if I wanted games that played themselves I would've gotten a PS4/XONE

Btw, I'll play your levels when I boot up the game!

So... I want to share these with you guys! These are the bases for traditional levels, the first one is a reverse-engineer article for Super Mario World wich can give a good understanding on Nintendo's level design principles. Moreso Super Mario World principles, wich is probably the best 2D Mario game out there. Here's the link:

http://thegamedesignforum.com/features/RD_SMW_1.html

The other thing I want to share with you is a video I found recently that explains modern Nintendo's level design. The video is about Super Mario 3D World, but it applies perfectly for 2D games too.

I've been playing New Super Luigi U and DK Tropical Freeze lately, and both games features this kind of progression. It's not needed for making good levels but it can surely help.

Hope you find it useful!

@sjmartin: I think that first trial less as puzzle, but more as challenge. How do you kill it with all gear on without taking hit?