LittleBigPlanet Servers Up

[Gorvi]

The servers are on! (http://www.mediamolecule.com/2008/10/27/powering-up/)

I'm so playin' with some of you fools tonight. :)

[Dukefrukem]

Got my copy. Lets do this Gorvi!

[Primus]

Leper DCE is my PSN if any of you want to get stupid tonight :)

[Gorvi]

Leper DCE is my PSN if any of you want to get stupid tonight :)
Shoot me over a friend invite, I should be on around 8:30 EST. Heck, anyone do that. I've got some stickers I need to get and a I need other people. ;)

Oh, and the pre order bonus stuff is live too. I'll still be rocking the zombie sackboy with a tophat more than likely, though. :cool:

[MalReynolds]

i spent my money on Fallout 3 damnit :(

i want this game

[UnderHero5]

I'll be on around 9:30 PM EST.
My level from the beta carried over, so give it a shot if you want!
It's called "Mountain Jumper", but you're on my friends list already, so you should have no problem finding it through the friends menu.

I have some stickers and stuff to collect still, too. Things that require 4 people.

[National Kato]

My local GameStop is saying tomorrow or Wednesday...so my Sack Boy will be born then.

[Primus]

Shoot me over a friend invite, I should be on around 8:30 EST. Heck, anyone do that. I've got some stickers I need to get and a I need other people. ;)

Oh, and the pre order bonus stuff is live too. I'll still be rocking the zombie sackboy with a tophat more than likely, though. :cool:

Oh dude its on then. I was hoping we could all do co-op and gather costumes and whatnot.

[Dukefrukem]

What a FUCKING awesome way to do the credits!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OldJadedGamer]

What a FUCKING awesome way to do the credits!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was in the Beta. I give LBP the award for best credits after watching it for the first time.

So are all the beta levels up? I want to hold off on this game but I keep getting emails all day of people picking it up so I may cave in. No online co-op creation is a bummer though.

[UnderHero5]

This was in the Beta. I give LBP the award for best credits after watching it for the first time.

So are all the beta levels up? I want to hold off on this game but I keep getting emails all day of people picking it up so I may cave in. No online co-op creation is a bummer though.
Yup, all the beta levels are back. It even recognized that I was the creator, so I have full control over the level I made in the beta (I can copy it and edit it, etc).

The online coop creation is coming eventually. To be honest, though, if you're actually trying to create something worthwhile, it's better to do it by yourself. You get better control over the camera. Messing around and building stupid little contraptions will be fun with online coop, though.

[Blue]

i spent my money on Fallout 3 damnit :(

i want this game

I'm in this boat. Only it should say I'm about to spend all my money on Fallout. LBP is on the top of my Holiday wish list.

[Primus]

Ah Gorvi, our connection was pretty bad. At least we got to meet up for a little bit.

The game is insanely fun when you can find someone who can connect to you decent enough. I was having a blast for hours on end.

If anyone wants to play just send an invite!

[BLeeP]

So, are the servers down or something? It still is saying the same stuff as it has been for the last week or so.

[Spigot]

So, are the servers down or something? It still is saying the same stuff as it has been for the last week or so.I was getting the error too.

And where do you go to cash in your EB/Gamestop preorder codes for Kratos? I went to us.playstation.com/LBPcostume and it doesn't exist. Grr...

[Uno Ill Nino]

Count me in the camp that can't connect to the servers! I'm dyin to get access to my Chapelle's Show level again!

[Dukefrukem]

yup, servers are down

[BLeeP]

I was getting the error too.

And where do you go to cash in your EB/Gamestop preorder codes for Kratos? I went to us.playstation.com/LBPcostume and it doesn't exist. Grr...

You go into the Playstation Store on the PS3 and it is an icon in the upper right corner that sort of has a pencil and the numbers 123 on it. Then you just punch in your code. The code is short, but Sony needs to work on their entry boxes, as it doesn't auto carry you over to the next box. You have to enter it, accept it, and then click on the next box. Minor annoyance.

[OldJadedGamer]

yup, servers are down

LOL... so are they up or are they down?

[Spigot]

You go into the Playstation Store on the PS3 and it is an icon in the upper right corner that sort of has a pencil and the numbers 123 on it. Then you just punch in your code. The code is short, but Sony needs to work on their entry boxes, as it doesn't auto carry you over to the next box. You have to enter it, accept it, and then click on the next box. Minor annoyance.
But the preorder code card that I have from EB says I have to go to the URL I mentioned earlier, punch in the code on the card, then wait for Sony to send me ANOTHER code that I can punch into the redeem box.

It's dumb. If there is a different card, that'd be slick, but I asked about it at the store on Sunday and they only had the one that I have had for a few weeks now.

I hope the servers come up today.

[NoName]

Haha, yay for delays. Maybe the servers came up for a bit and couldn't handle the load :D.

Anyways, hopefully they're up this evening, I want to play online. I'll try to send out some more friends requests tonight to get more people on my list, I want to play some with you slackers :).

[Primus]

Haha, yay for delays. Maybe the servers came up for a bit and couldn't handle the load :D.

Anyways, hopefully they're up this evening, I want to play online. I'll try to send out some more friends requests tonight to get more people on my list, I want to play some with you slackers :).

I hope it is back up by the time I get off work. :(

Gorvi and I got booted from each other twice, and there was some pretty horrible lag for a good number of games I played. Even when the game was running smoothly, whenever someone joined mid level the game would freeze for a minute before it got back to normal. Hopefully it is something they can fix.

I will add you to my friends.

[Gorvi]

But the preorder code card that I have from EB says I have to go to the URL I mentioned earlier, punch in the code on the card, then wait for Sony to send me ANOTHER code that I can punch into the redeem box.

It's dumb. If there is a different card, that'd be slick, but I asked about it at the store on Sunday and they only had the one that I have had for a few weeks now.

I hope the servers come up today.
If you need a code, I have an extra since the original did in fact give me all the stuff.
I hope it is back up by the time I get off work. :(

Gorvi and I got booted from each other twice, and there was some pretty horrible lag for a good number of games I played. Even when the game was running smoothly, whenever someone joined mid level the game would freeze for a minute before it got back to normal. Hopefully it is something they can fix.

I will add you to my friends.
Yeah, that was laggy as hell. I don't know why, but I just kept lagging whenever we were in a game together. I played with a few others and it worked ok, but the lag getting into/out of a game was pretty bad. I think they may have gotten hit with more people than they expected.

[NoName]

If you need a code, I have an extra since the original did in fact give me all the stuff.
If Spigot doesn't need your extra code in the end you could always pass it this way ;). (that or do a contest for it which might be a better idea).

Yeah, that was laggy as hell. I don't know why, but I just kept lagging whenever we were in a game together. I played with a few others and it worked ok, but the lag getting into/out of a game was pretty bad. I think they may have gotten hit with more people than they expected.

This is probably why the servers are down. I wonder if there was any smoke in the server room... :)

[Gorvi]

If Spigot doesn't need your extra code in the end you could always pass it this way ;). (that or do a contest for it which might be a better idea).
That'd work too. :)

[Spigot]

I'll see what I can do. It's annoying as the card I have directs me to a URL on the Playstation site that doesn't exist anymore. I'll try to redeem it again today and if it doesn't work, I'll take you up on your offer, Gorvi.

I'll let you know in a bit :)

[Spigot]

Ok. It would be nice if the instructions ON the stupid preorder card matched up with what you need to do to get the stuff. Entering the code on the back of the card into the store worked fine (thanks anyway, Gorvi!). Of course, that completely contradicts what the card says... sigh.

Anyway, I have my Kratos, Medusa and Minotaur and stickers so feel free to toss those codes off to the next person. The next time I'm at my EB, I'll see if they have a few extra preorder codes too.

[National Kato]

Mine'll be here Wednesday! Feel free to add me to your friend's list if you're looking for co-op goodness!

[EternalGamer]

I had a 3 hour break to day and decided to pick this up and run home and try it out for an hour or so. I get home and put it in and it tells me I need to install a system update off the disc. Downloading, installing, reseting. Then my PS3 pops online and I get ANOTHER message that another update is required (this fucking game just came out TODAY how often do they do these updates? The one on the disc wasn't the latest?). Downloading, installing, reseting. Ok, now I'm ready to play. Load up the game. Oh, what a surprise, a game software update. Downloading, installing, reseting. Finally, time to play. Oh wait, or maybe not. The game has to install itself too. All told, almost a full hour past from the time I put the game in until I got to see the title screen. This is just stupid.

But at least it's done now. Time to play the game.

[Spigot]

Have you gone a while without playing your PS3, EG? I only had the install (which was about, what, 3-4 minutes?) and the one software update?

I still can't log onto the LBP servers though... Sigh.

[EternalGamer]

Ok, I'm officially impressed. I actually hated the opening credits. I just wanted to get to the game. And I found the "tutorials" quite cumbersome and uneventful. But that is a problem with tutorials in general.

Once I got into the actual levels and the game cut me loose without constantly interupting me with explanatory text bubbles, I started to fall in love with it. The physics engine is amazing, certainly far more impressive than the physics I have ever seen in any other game. I love how you can mash on the X button to pull just a little harder to yank it up out of a rut. I also love the jetpack.

Also, this game is goddamn beautiful. I'm not so sure I like the artstyle of these first few levels with the fake fairytale cardboard cut outs, but just watching the opening demo screen is jaw dropping. The texture work is highly impressive.

[Spigot]

Just wait till you get to some of the later stages. The game really ramps up the difficulty later on. I shudder to think about how hard it will be to do some of those levels without dying. In fact, I can think of one level where you have to die in order to proceed... How you ace that is beyond me.

The servers had better be up by the time I get home from work tonight. They have 8 hours... starting now!

[Gorvi]

Just wait till you get to some of the later stages. The game really ramps up the difficulty later on. I shudder to think about how hard it will be to do some of those levels without dying. In fact, I can think of one level where you have to die in order to proceed... How you ace that is beyond me.

The servers had better be up by the time I get home from work tonight. They have 8 hours... starting now!
Yeah, playing online last night I went with another person to a level I hadn't gotten to yet and holy crap. Yeah, they make it pretty tough.

[Wraith]

I wasn't expecting it so soon, but I actually got my copy from Amazon delivered this morning. So I'll get to jump into it tonight (not having been in on the beta). I've got tomorrow off from work but...I'll be gone most of the day.

[Rogue_hunter]

Picked up my copy today, I might be on tonight for an hour.

[OldJadedGamer]

I caved in and got it. My first ever purchased disc based game for the system.

[Dukefrukem]

Going on now if anyone wants to do those 2 player challenges

[NoName]

I caved in and got it. My first ever purchased disc based game for the system.

You and Wraith need to post your PSN names to your profile here so people can look it up. I would add you as a friend but I don't know if your PSN id is the same as your user name or not. :p

[Dukefrukem]

I find this game very buggy/slow. ANyone else?

[OldJadedGamer]

Wait... shouldn't the title of this thread be changed then if they are down?

[Dukefrukem]

Wait... shouldn't the title of this thread be changed then if they are down?

They're up now, it was only last night they were down.

[NoName]

Why can't the servers stay up? :(

Sorry Duke, next time we're playing together I should have a charged bluetooth headset so I can talk too :).

[Dukefrukem]

Why can't the servers stay up? :(

Sorry Duke, next time we're playing together I should have a charged bluetooth headset so I can talk too :).

No big deal.

That's actually something I don't like about LBP. I didn't know if anyone could hear me since there wasn't a mic indicator on my screen like there is in Burnout, or Warhawk or Resistance 2.

I didn't know if anyone could hear me.

[Dukefrukem]

Wow... Networking Errors up the ass.

[EternalGamer]

Holy hell. Does it always take like a billion years to get a level? I've been trying to downlaod this Super Mario Bros level for over 10 minutes now.

[BLeeP]

Holy hell. Does it always take like a billion years to get a level? I've been trying to downlaod this Super Mario Bros level for over 10 minutes now.

It's the servers having problems. I played that one earlier and was into it in no time. That said, I rated the level 3 stars. It was fun, and pretty faithful to SMB 1-1, but it seemed just a tad clunky. I still recommend giving it a go when you don't find it not being so annoying, though.

Do try the God of War level, though. It is extremely well made.

[EternalGamer]

I'm just trying to get anything to load now. Chose this "I hate 360!!" level and even it won't load.

[BLeeP]

Wow... Networking Errors up the ass.

Thanks for the invite earlier, Mr. Frukem. I apologize for not joining you, but I had just gotten on for the first time and was sort of meandering my way about the user made content.

This game = Super Mario Bros. + YouTube.

Oh, and in the future, there will be much sacking together.

[BLeeP]

I'm just trying to get anything to load now. Chose this "I hate 360!!" level and even it won't load.

Yea, I was having that problem a bit ago. I had played the previously mentioned God of War level and then went on to play this level made by the same person that was called Hallow Bastion (I had heard it to be pretty good from the beta players), but it would never load. I could easily go back and replay the GoW level, though. Kind of weird.

[EternalGamer]

So what is a reasonable amount of time for a level to load? How fast have you guys gotten levels in the past? If it is always around 10-20 minutes per level, I think that is a major setback towards this becoming popular. People would be bothering with "YouTube" if it took 30 minutes for a video to load.

[BLeeP]

So what is a reasonable amount of time for a level to load? How fast have you guys gotten levels in the past? Becasue if it is always a matter of 10-20 minutes per level that is a major setback towards this becoming popular.

I would be surprised to wait more than 10 seconds, personally. If I had a problem like the one you are describing, it meant the level just wasn't going to load.

[OldJadedGamer]

Wow... now I'm bummed I didn't wait on this game. Note to self, if any game relays on the PSN servers, wait a week after launch to pick it up.

Very sad all this wasn't worked out in the beta.

[EternalGamer]

Wow... now I'm bummed I didn't wait on this game. Note to self, if any game relays on the PSN servers, wait a week after launch to pick it up.

Very sad all this wasn't worked out in the beta.

Yeah, it's pretty fubared. I can't get a single level to load.

Oh well, there is plenty of stuff to collect in the single player in the meantime, I guess.

[EternalGamer]

WTF. Now it won't even load SINGLE PLAYER levels while I'm connected to the network.

[NoName]

So what is a reasonable amount of time for a level to load? How fast have you guys gotten levels in the past? If it is always around 10-20 minutes per level, I think that is a major setback towards this becoming popular. People would be bothering with "YouTube" if it took 30 minutes for a video to load.

Sorry Dan, I wouldn't consider that "normal". It took me only like 10 seconds to load one of the levels online when I just got off work. I think you just keep getting on when the server is starting to die (which probably played a part in your long install time).

It's a ton of fun when it's working. Next time the servers aren't smoking and we're both on we'll run around some :D.

[NoName]

WTF. Now it won't even load SINGLE PLAYER levels while I'm connected to the network.

... that's definitely not normal. The single player should work fine even with the servers down.

[Dukefrukem]

Thanks for the invite earlier, Mr. Frukem. I apologize for not joining you, but I had just gotten on for the first time and was sort of meandering my way about the user made content.

This game = Super Mario Bros. + YouTube.

Oh, and in the future, there will be much sacking together.

No problem. I'm learning the ropes as well.

I've got a ton of youtube videos to post on this game about the slow loading, coppyness and network errors. sucks.... this game could be so much fun if it worked right.

[EternalGamer]

... that's definitely not normal. The single player should work fine even with the servers down.

It does when I rebooted and it didn't connect to the network. While it was connected though, it wouldn't load a level whether locally or from online.

[OldJadedGamer]

It does when I rebooted and it didn't connect to the network. While it was connected though, it wouldn't load a level whether locally or from online.

That's because when you are connected it's trying to ping the servers even when you play offline and the servers are a clusterfuck right now.

[Dukefrukem]

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[Dukefrukem]

and the servers are down again?

[OldJadedGamer]

I was going to cancel plans to meet a friend tonight so I could stay home and play this but now after reading all this, I'll just wait until tomorrow.

I was going to wait to get this game next month but fell into the hype and got it today. Should have stayed with first instinct. With this and Socom, they really aren't putting a lot of faith into having their servers running on day one...

I guess you get what you pay for. This is totally uncalled for in first party titles that have betas before launch.

[UnderHero5]

I was going to cancel plans to meet a friend tonight so I could stay home and play this but now after reading all this, I'll just wait until tomorrow.

I was going to wait to get this game next month but fell into the hype and got it today. Should have stayed with first instinct. With this and Socom, they really aren't putting a lot of faith into having their servers running on day one...

I guess you get what you pay for. This is totally uncalled for in first party titles that have betas before launch.

I agree with that last part of your statement, but I think there's still a ton of fun to be had with the story mode. Especially if you have some people around for local play. Good times.

[Spigot]

I find this game very buggy/slow. ANyone else?I haven't found the game proper to be buggy or slow. I haven't had a chance to log onto the LBP servers yet though, so that might be a problem...

[Rogue_hunter]

I haven't found the game proper to be buggy or slow. I haven't had a chance to log onto the LBP servers yet though, so that might be a problem...

I only had one issue initially, when it was explaining the globe. I guess I got ahead of the tutorial voiceover, and the sticker for the first actual level was just a white circle. My PS3 hardlocked. Once I reset, I didn't have a problem

Now, even though I haven't been able to log onto the servers, it really hasn't bothered me, as I'm playing through all the single player stuff first, getting a feel for the platforming and creating stuff on my own. I really suck at building a basic level. I managed to build a wood thingy around the skateboard. The skateboard got stuck at such an odd angle that I was unable to move it by having my sackboy grab it and pull.

[Dukefrukem]

I haven't found the game proper to be buggy or slow. I haven't had a chance to log onto the LBP servers yet though, so that might be a problem...

just you wait until i upload all my videos...

[BLeeP]

just you wait until i upload all my videos...

Were you online at the time? Because that is the only reason you should see any bugs, IMO. I've played through the entire game multiple times and the only problem I could come up with would be that sometimes the color hasn't loaded yet in the score bubbles.

[Dukefrukem]

Were you online at the time? Because that is the only reason you should see any bugs, IMO. I've played through the entire game multiple times and the only problem I could come up with would be that sometimes the color hasn't loaded yet in the score bubbles.

Yeh its when I'm online... Trying to play with people and it's extremely choppy or loses connection or takes forever to load. So many problems need to be fixed.

[Squidbot]

isn't it the case that the servers were just up as a test?
It's so frustrating that LBP is out in tyhe U.S. but I have to wait another week here in the U.K.

[Norse]

It does when I rebooted and it didn't connect to the network. While it was connected though, it wouldn't load a level whether locally or from online.

Please tell me you're joking! I had that problem with the beta. I couldn't play the game since it told me "Failed to create game" when I tried to start an offline level. When I managed to unplug my network after I agreed to the EULA I could play the single player levels, but only then.

I'm in no hurry to buy the game, so it'll probably be fixed by the time I get it.

[MalReynolds]

Server up and server down

[Primus]

I am not happy with the servers being glitchy, but this is a blessing in disguise, as I still need to finish Fable 2 and Dead Space!

Once the servers are fixed though it is on. I can't express how much fun this game was when I got into a game that wasn't lagging all to hell.

[Gorvi]

I am not happy with the servers being glitchy, but this is a blessing in disguise, as I still need to finish Fable 2 and Dead Space!

Once the servers are fixed though it is on. I can't express how much fun this game was when I got into a game that wasn't lagging all to hell.
For me it's letting me run through the single player game, which really starts getting challenging later on. I haven't even had a chance to touch the creator yet, I'm waiting til I at least get my first run through the story mode first. Of course, then I have to go back and get the stuff I missed, try to "ace" the levels, try to beat the high scores for levels, get the co-op stuff.......

[Spigot]

For me it's letting me run through the single player game, which really starts getting challenging later on. I haven't even had a chance to touch the creator yet, I'm waiting til I at least get my first run through the story mode first. Of course, then I have to go back and get the stuff I missed, try to "ace" the levels, try to beat the high scores for levels, get the co-op stuff.......Agreed. Some of the later levels are hairpullingly difficult. I think I might be nearing the end of the story mode though. Oh well. I'll start making my own levels then... I've got an idea for one level but having it work the way I want it to is harder than I expected it to be. I have a lot of respect for both the MM guys and the other people who have been cobbling levels together as it's not an easy thing to do!

Oh, I did have my PS3 hardlock on me a day or two ago when I was in the level editor. I was doing something with the Undo function and it just froze the screen and none of the inputs worked. I could still hear the jaunty music though...

That hasn't happened again though, so I'm not terribly concerned.

[Uno Ill Nino]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAnUn8_lpk8

My LBP level, "Dave Chapelle's Little Big Planet". Still a work in progress, but looking good so far, I think.

[Spigot]

While not a fan of Chapelle or anything, that's a decent level you've got going on there. My stupid little level pales in comparison...

[EternalGamer]

Still no servers, but it really is giving me time to enjoy the fundementals of the game itself before messing around online. Just started playing through the level creation tutorials today and I have to say that I like the pacing of them and the way they are done. I also love the narrator who sounds like an English Aristocrat wit a very dry sense of humor. Much more interesting the generic "Announcers voice" we usually get.

[Spigot]

I also love the narrator who sounds like an English Aristocrat wit a very dry sense of humor. Much more interesting the generic "Announcers voice" we usually get.That's because he's Stephen Fry. All bow before him.

That said, you're spot on. The tutorials, while there are many, are enjoyable to listen to at least once. I've been monkeying around with the level creation stuff to a certain extent and it has given me an even greater appreciation for the levels that Media Molecule and others have made as I'm having trouble getting a giant sun with my face on it to explode properly.

And let me just say, HOLY CRAP, do the final levels of the game ever get difficult.

[TheFlyingOrc]

isn't it the case that the servers were just up as a test?
It's so frustrating that LBP is out in tyhe U.S. but I have to wait another week here in the U.K.

Why do people keep saying this? Every day you wait for LBP will be better than the day before.

[OldJadedGamer]

Why do people keep saying this? Every day you wait for LBP will be better than the day before.

Yeah, that's if they actually get this working in time for the UK release. Good thing they had a beta to work out all these issues :rolleyes:

[Spigot]

Yeah, that's if they actually get this working in time for the UK release. Good thing they had a beta to work out all these issues :rolleyes:The NA release is just a big stress-test for the servers... :rolleyes:

[OldJadedGamer]

The NA release is just a big stress-test for the servers... :rolleyes:

I have no one but myself to blame for this and this is what makes me angry. I really should have known better then to trust Sony to have a working networked game the day of release.

Oh well, lesson learned.

[agentgray]

Let's see.


They had at least one week to prepare.
They had a beta that almost everyone was in.
They state they are working on a sequel.
Most of us have yet to do anything online.
The timeout to play when it's offline it just too long.

I'd say they've done everything right except the online component was a major screw up. Who knows what the problem is? Probably demand.

However, what was the beta for again?

[NoName]

*sigh* I have a charged bluetooth headset now and want to start playing with you fools. These servers need to come up.

[Dukefrukem]

Let's see.


They had at least one week to prepare.
They had a beta that almost everyone was in.
They state they are working on a sequel.
Most of us have yet to do anything online.
The timeout to play when it's offline it just too long.

I'd say they've done everything right except the online component was a major screw up. Who knows what the problem is? Probably demand.

However, what was the beta for again?

I agree with everything here. I'm really disappointed in the launch. Mostly because of how anticipated this game was for me. I don't have any doubt it will be fixed soon tho.

[OldJadedGamer]

I agree with everything here. I'm really disappointed in the launch. Mostly because of how anticipated this game was for me. I don't have any doubt it will be fixed soon tho.

The next time you ask why people shit on the PSN... remember this thread.

[Gorvi]

The next time you ask why people shit on the PSN... remember this thread.
SOCOM and LBP have been exceptions, not the standard. Now, if this happens with Motorstorm 2 and Resistance 2? Then you've got a trend.

[OldJadedGamer]

SOCOM and LBP have been exceptions, not the standard. Now, if this happens with Motorstorm 2 and Resistance 2? Then you've got a trend.

Doesn't matter if it's a trend or not. I don't care. I paid $65 bucks for an incomplete game because Sony's online sucks balls. Period.

[Gorvi]

Doesn't matter if it's a trend or not. I don't care. I paid $65 bucks for an incomplete game because Sony's online sucks balls. Period.
That's a bit much, but feel how ya like.

[Primus]

For me it's letting me run through the single player game, which really starts getting challenging later on. I haven't even had a chance to touch the creator yet, I'm waiting til I at least get my first run through the story mode first. Of course, then I have to go back and get the stuff I missed, try to "ace" the levels, try to beat the high scores for levels, get the co-op stuff.......

They way I plan on playing this game is just hitting the quick play option and just going on random adventures and collecting stuff with people. That is what I did the night the servers were live and it was so much fun, I didn't know what to expect. I really like how they set everything up in this manner.

I am going to scour this thread and add everyone to my friends list once I hear the servers are live and less glitchy. WE MUST FIND EVERYTHING!!

[KingGorilla]

However, what was the beta for again?

Game boner stroking.

[OldJadedGamer]

Ok, servers are back up... super laggy but at least they are up.

[Gorvi]

I had a little lag last night joining some games, but it worked really well for me. I did a 3 player game that worked flawlessly with a little lag only coming when entering a level.

[NoName]

I had a little lag last night joining some games, but it worked really well for me. I did a 3 player game that worked flawlessly with a little lag only coming when entering a level.

I found out that if you have a bubble combo going and someone joins the game it automatically resets :/.

[Gorvi]

I found out that if you have a bubble combo going and someone joins the game it automatically resets :/.
Booo! That's probably due to the way it splits the score up with multiple people, though.

[National Kato]

Played last night a bit through the SP levels. Joined one MP level - basically, that skateboard free-fall level that is available early on. Won the race by slapping my opponents off the skateboard in motion. :D

Fun times!

Oh, and the King's Tie jump-rope challenge level? With four people? HILARIOUS CHAOS. Kindness and sharing gives way to backstabbing within a minute or so.

[Virtual Machine]

God I love this game, and i NEED to get online.

[Xydarc]

Has anyone else noticed the proliferation of "Trophy" levels? I hit a couple last night, and unlocked a few trophies.

Add me to your friends list, I need a few more so I can get the "Heart 5 authors" trophy. I'd rather heart COGers rather than strangers.

[EternalGamer]

Has anyone else noticed the proliferation of "Trophy" levels? I hit a couple last night, and unlocked a few trophies.

Add me to your friends list, I need a few more so I can get the "Heart 5 authors" trophy. I'd rather heart COGers rather than strangers.

Those levels annoyed the hell out of me. I refused to play any of them and the fact that the ended up on the "coolest levels" list shows that something is wrong with the filtering system. Anything with the word "Trophies" in the title or description should be booted off that "Best" list instantly.

[Xydarc]

Those levels annoyed the hell out of me. I refused to play any of them and the fact that the ended up on the "coolest levels" list shows that something is wrong with the filtering system. Anything with the word "Trophies" in the title or description should be booted off that "Best" list instantly.
Why the hate?:confused:

[el cheezer]

I played one of the trophy levels while picking levels randomly. It pissed me off that so many people where all over a level that basically makes you stand there to earn a trophy. I wouldn't mind so much if the level was fun AND also got you the trophies. This level was just a piece of crap though. Hopefully these levels will start to fall off once more people start tagging levels.

[Xydarc]

For me, it just gets the trophy out of the way, and I hunted through and played plenty of user levels last night. The user levels are a nice break from the single-player game.

I'm stuck in the Rescue Uncle Jalepeno stage, the part were you have to use the jetpack to carry impact bombs.

[Gorvi]

For me, it just gets the trophy out of the way, and I hunted through and played plenty of user levels last night. The user levels are a nice break from the single-player game.

I'm stuck in the Rescue Uncle Jalepeno stage, the part were you have to use the jetpack to carry impact bombs.
I'll run through that co-op with ya if you want if you're on tonight. I think I may need some stickers in there that still require 2 people. It's not that hard once you get the hang of the flying, you just can't rush.

[OldJadedGamer]

Played last night a bit through the SP levels. Joined one MP level - basically, that skateboard free-fall level that is available early on. Won the race by slapping my opponents off the skateboard in motion. :D

Fun times!

Oh, and the King's Tie jump-rope challenge level? With four people? HILARIOUS CHAOS. Kindness and sharing gives way to backstabbing within a minute or so.

I was going to do the skateboard level by myself then it asked me if I wanted to play online and said what the hell. So I signed into this game with two other guys we get on the skateboard go down the hill, then the screen started freaking out, stuttering super bad jarring the screen from left to right, then all of a sudden, we were further down the hill. Next jump... same exact thing. I lost control of my characters but we did make it down to the bottom of the hill.

Then the kid picked a normal level and we started playing and my character kept disappearing and re-appearing in different parts. I would jump on a platform, my character would sometimes disappear, then reappear over spikes. I kept dying for no reason. It was really laggy so I just left the game because I didn't want to ruin the other guys experience.

But I was grinning ear to ear the entire time because I must have been playing with two kids who were super stoned because they were giggling the entire time. They kept pulling each other into the pits and pushing me around and slapping me and they would just laugh and laugh and laugh which in turn, made me laugh.

Hopefully, the work out the lag a little better. None of my friends were online because everyone assumed it was still broken so I may get more online time in this weekend.

[Primus]

For me, it just gets the trophy out of the way, and I hunted through and played plenty of user levels last night. The user levels are a nice break from the single-player game.

I'm stuck in the Rescue Uncle Jalepeno stage, the part were you have to use the jetpack to carry impact bombs.

I got to the same part as well.

Send a request if you want some help, it looks like Gorvi is up for it too.

[Xydarc]

I'll run through that co-op with ya if you want if you're on tonight. I think I may need some stickers in there that still require 2 people. It's not that hard once you get the hang of the flying, you just can't rush.
Thanks, I'll look for you online tonight. I'll definitely help out with the 2 player stickers as well.

[Dukefrukem]

So what's that new patch do?

[National Kato]

So what's that new patch do?

Sources say it was designed to lighten server loads.

[Dukefrukem]

Sources say it was designed to lighten server loads.

i still can't connect

[OldJadedGamer]

So what's that new patch do?

Allows you to fully play the game.

i still can't connect

Well, they were laggy last night but at least they were up. Maybe they are down again. With Sony's spotty online lately, I wouldn't put it past them to be down. How long have you been trying?

[Dukefrukem]

30 min. Will try again now.

[Xydarc]

So what's that new patch do?
According to PS3Fanboy, it's supposed to fix server issues and patch in the online co-op creation mode.

[Dukefrukem]

Well when are they gonna release the patch that allows me to connect to their servers?

[OldJadedGamer]

Well when are they gonna release the patch that allows me to connect to their servers?

I connected last night but didn't try today.

[Primus]

So are things pretty much up now?

I played last night (6pm-1130pm EST) without any notable lag, and I could play user created levels.

I also dabbled with the creator, and I am incredibly impressed with what you can do with it.

This is my GOTY so far, even with the server setbacks.

[Spigot]

I was finally able to hook up to the servers last night. Yay.

How do you get the Space Suit, etc... aren't those some kind of first-week bonus items?

I only monkeyed around with the online for a bit last night and then it started to take forever for levels to load, so I stopped playing for the night, but the few levels I tried were nifty. I'll need some people to come and help me get the 2x and 4x items...

[Primus]

I was finally able to hook up to the servers last night. Yay.

How do you get the Space Suit, etc... aren't those some kind of first-week bonus items?

I only monkeyed around with the online for a bit last night and then it started to take forever for levels to load, so I stopped playing for the night, but the few levels I tried were nifty. I'll need some people to come and help me get the 2x and 4x items...

They are releasing a bunch of new costumes starting 11/6. Looks like the one you want is gonna be free:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/30/available-116-official-lbp-dlc-on-the-playstation-store/

Also, if you ever need help in this game, send an invite, I am loving it so far.

[Spigot]

Thanks Primus. I noticed that there was something on the News page in LBP saying stuff about DLC on the Playstation Store, but I hadn't noticed anything while I was poking around in there earlier.

By the way, has anyone else tried the Mirror's Edge level someone made in LBP? It's cool, though the ramps are merely decoration and actually hinder your progress.

[Primus]

Thanks Primus. I noticed that there was something on the News page in LBP saying stuff about DLC on the Playstation Store, but I hadn't noticed anything while I was poking around in there earlier.

By the way, has anyone else tried the Mirror's Edge level someone made in LBP? It's cool, though the ramps are merely decoration and actually hinder your progress.

I haven't played that level, but I ahve seen some other pretty good ones.

I played one that spoofed that Ninja Warrior show on G4. It was hilarious, and the creator did a fairly faithful representation of the first teir obstacle course.

The other one of note that I played was a PS3 vs 360 level. You had two paths to go, one for each console respectively. My group chose the 360 path and we were instantly awarded a RROD object for future use, and then we were dumped into a chamber full of 360s that exploded when you touched them. The last stretch of the path that lead to the finish line had "WALK OF SHAME" in huge letters in the background. It was amusing and pretty well done.

[Spigot]

I haven't seen the 360 vs. PS3 level since the first time I was able to log onto the servers and I couldn't load it then. I want to play it.

My son had a blast watching me play the level with the rocket-powered skateboard. There were a few other ones I enjoyed too. The World Of Colour was neat and I'm interested to check out The Prophecy levels as they're more of a story telling set of levels as opposed to platforming ones. And the one that plays the Final Fantasy VI opening theme is nice.

[National Kato]

I played one that spoofed that Ninja Warrior show on G4. It was hilarious, and the creator did a fairly faithful representation of the first teir obstacle course.

That's my favorite thus far. There are a lot of 'novelty' levels being created that are fun for a runthrough or two. But it's the challenge levels like the Ninja Warrior one that get favorited by me: they're fun over and over again.

[Gorvi]

I just "beat" the last of the main story levels about an hour ago, I'm going to have to jump online next time I play and check out some player levels. Of course, even now I'm wanting to go back to the story levels for stuff I missed.

[agentgray]

One thing I think is creepy is when you play co-op online with random people they come back to your pod when done.

I felt like it was an invasion of privacy. :P

[BLeeP]

There is an awesome Batman level called Arkham Mission. It is probably my favorite level at the moment. Also, any level by the creator of World of Color and God of War needs to be played. He/She has this great one called Mad Mansion (that one actually might be my favorite). On the musical side of things, the best one I've found yet is the Air Man stage song. Any of you guys who want to can add me on PSN if you want to check my hearted. I don't heart just anything, so I will try and keep a pretty cool and pure set of levels in there.

[Stmfuller]

I just got it. but playing is going to have to wait until either the lions let it get out of hand or the game ends, whichever is first.

[Stmfuller]

gave my first look at the game finally today. I'm not sure if I'm disappointed or thrilled. I mean, it's what I thought it would be...but I wish the controls weren't so floaty and (dare I say) unresponsive.
Other than that, neat idea. I just wish that all the levels so weren't ripp-offs of other games.

[Dukefrukem]

servers down again?

[Variable Gear]

I just wish that all the levels so weren't ripp-offs of other games.
Examples please.

[Gorvi]

gave my first look at the game finally today. I'm not sure if I'm disappointed or thrilled. I mean, it's what I thought it would be...but I wish the controls weren't so floaty and (dare I say) unresponsive.
Other than that, neat idea. I just wish that all the levels so weren't ripp-offs of other games.
Rip offs of what? Or do you mean the user levels? If so, I'd agree, far too many people are doing levels of other games right now. Still, the God of War and Mirror's Edge levels that are out there are pretty cool.

Totally disagree on the controls. I've seen a few complaints saying they're too floaty, but I'm not seeing it. They just don't work like every other 2D platformer, they take some getting used to.

[Spigot]

There are the tribute levels but there are also a lot of very good original levels. Check out The Prophecy levels, the Batman one and some of the crazy ramp levels :)

There's a roller coaster one that is pretty crazy.

[Stmfuller]

Rip offs of what? Or do you mean the user levels?I meant user levels. sorry for not being specific. I've already played a mirror's edge rip-off, seen a god of war rip-off etc.

[Spigot]

I meant user levels. sorry for not being specific. I've already played a mirror's edge rip-off, seen a god of war rip-off etc.I haven't been able to get the GoW level to load yet.

[Dukefrukem]

I haven't been able to get the GoW level to load yet.

I haven't been able to get any levels to load... at least at night. Network errors galore.

[National Kato]

Totally disagree on the controls. I've seen a few complaints saying they're too floaty, but I'm not seeing it.

Oh, they're definitely floaty. There really isn't a precision to LBP's sackpersons. Trying to correct an overadjustment when attempting to land in a precipitous area will likely leave you overcompensating in the opposite direction.

If you take it as part of the challenge, it's not so bad. But this is no precision platformer.

[Stmfuller]

I haven't been able to get the GoW level to load yet.

It's hard.
there was one part that was maddeningly tough. I think I spent a good half an hour on it.

[Gorvi]

Oh, they're definitely floaty. There really isn't a precision to LBP's sackpersons. Trying to correct an overadjustment when attempting to land in a precipitous area will likely leave you overcompensating in the opposite direction.

If you take it as part of the challenge, it's not so bad. But this is no precision platformer.
I always just took that as the way the physics of the game work. There are some levels that have some pretty demanding jumps that you do need to be precise with. I just got used to them quick, I guess.

[Spigot]

I always just took that as the way the physics of the game work. There are some levels that have some pretty demanding jumps that you do need to be precise with. I just got used to them quick, I guess.The Bunker... my god... THE BUNKER!

:eek:

[Xydarc]

I haven't been able to get the GoW level to load yet.
Try playing on your own, as opposed to playing online.

[Spigot]

Try playing on your own, as opposed to playing online.
I did. The few times I tried to load it, be it alone or online, just gave me a "Failed To Load Level" screen.

I haven't played LBP since Friday night though, so maybe it's a little more stable now.

[OldJadedGamer]

Anyone play the Pac-Man level yet? That's my current favorite.

[Spigot]

Anyone play the Pac-Man level yet? That's my current favorite.YES! That is a brilliant level.

[Squidbot]

I have it! My copy just arrived at work! WOOOOOOOOO! Cannot wait to get home and play.
How does the PS3 gamertag thing work? I set up a profile on the PS3 called Squidbot, is that my "gamertag"?

[Gorvi]

I have it! My copy just arrived at work! WOOOOOOOOO! Cannot wait to get home and play.
How does the PS3 gamertag thing work? I set up a profile on the PS3 called Squidbot, is that my "gamertag"?
You have to tie it to an actual PSN account, so if you haven't done that yet, it's not.

[Squidbot]

Right, I'll sort it out when I get home and hopefully see some of you guys online :) Thanks Gorvi, I'm a total PS3 noob as the PS3 belongs to Mrs Squid and I never really use it.

[Squidbot]

Argh. First time we put it in the console and look, it's 2AM already. Must sleep. Game is too good.
The Mrs is Icklegoffgurl on PSN, I just created an account called Squidroid, as Squidbot was taken (Bastards!), if anyone fancies some insane laughter in British accents some time.

Oh yeah, check out the Mirror's Edge level, brilliant stuff.

[menage]

Yay, bought it yesterday. This stuff is brilliant. Must finish other games first though.

The Mirrors Edge level was cool indeed. As was the Ico music level. The Gradius level was amazing though.

[Squidbot]

Try the Tetris level by the same guy.

[menage]

Mmm, servers still a bit shaky he? I sure as hell hope they fix that stuff.

[el cheezer]

Remember that Europe is launching. I'm expecting some more shenanigans for the next week or so. Hope they don't have any, but I've been trained to expect otherwise.

[menage]

Remember that Europe is launching. I'm expecting some more shenanigans for the next week or so. Hope they don't have any, but I've been trained to expect otherwise.

Yes, I was launched this week:P. Still, for an online entity like this it kinda sucks.

[el cheezer]

Yes, I was launched this week:P. Still, for an online entity like this it kinda sucks.
Agreed. It's no fun to get home with a new game that doesn't work like you expect it to.

I will say that I've been playing online for the last week and I've been having a ton of fun. I'm sure that they'll get it under control after the initial surge.

[c0m3d14n]

i have a stupid question, i was just at a friends house because he bought lbp, and another friend of ours was also playing, so we decided to try online play, we startet an online game and there was a menu "friends" with the option invite disabled. my friend didnt know how the coop should be initiated, and i dont even have a ps3 yet so i dont know either...
was that the right way to play coop? and couldnt we initiate it because our friend probably didnt have the level we were playing ulocked yet

[Spigot]

It's probably that the servers are down. Check back in a bit.

[OldJadedGamer]

If the game doesn't work after this, I'm giving up on PSN. I have yet to play a 4 player game online with my real life friends and there is no excuse considering this is Sony's biggest title of the year and they had a beta.

[Epix]

I just picked this game up today and playing some local co-op. So far its pretty fun. I tried some user created levels and had a blast with them. I'll need get some people here added to my friends list to play. My PSN id is srsEpix.

[menage]

Servers are running alright now I think. Didn't have any problems yesterday and today.

I played a little bit further (Mexico now). The game is starting to get pretty awesome. The music is very cool and it's fun. I don't know if I can call it GOTY, it's to wacky and fragmented for that, but it's up there.

Only problem is I want to collect every piece of content before I start building.

[Spigot]

I want a proper soundtrack for this. I'm picking songs that I can find off of iTunes and such, but a lot of the ingame stuff isn't anywhere to be found.

Sigh.

[Stmfuller]

I've found there to be fewer and fewer problems with the online stuff. Have played some online co-op recently and had no problems with lag either.
The game is fun, but levels are still pretty tough to make.
I'm still trying my hand at it.

[danhoo]

I want a proper soundtrack for this. I'm picking songs that I can find off of iTunes and such, but a lot of the ingame stuff isn't anywhere to be found.

Sigh.

Agreed. The music in the game is fantastic.

[Spigot]

Agreed. The music in the game is fantastic.What amuses me to no end is the fact that the music track that caused all of the ruckus is still in the game, albeit in an instrumental form.

I've ended up buying about 4-5 songs off of iTunes now. I really like some of the ingame music though and that's nowhere to be found. The gardens music, with the flute riff... I love that song.

[OldJadedGamer]

I've found there to be fewer and fewer problems with the online stuff. Have played some online co-op recently and had no problems with lag either.
The game is fun, but levels are still pretty tough to make.
I'm still trying my hand at it.

I'm going to try one more time to do co-op with my friends and if it doesn't work, this will turn into a single player only game for me and when I'm done with it I'll sell it off.

[Squidbot]

Try out a level called Underground Maelstrom, easily the best user created level I have played.

[menage]

I'm going to try one more time to do co-op with my friends and if it doesn't work, this will turn into a single player only game for me and when I'm done with it I'll sell it off.

I had friends over last night for some local 4 player co-op. Best multiplayer I ever played. Really, don't write it of on some start-up hick-ups. They'll fix it and it will be awesome.

The damn game is a riot.

[OldJadedGamer]

I had friends over last night for some local 4 player co-op. Best multiplayer I ever played. Really, don't write it of on some start-up hick-ups. They'll fix it and it will be awesome.

The damn game is a riot.

I'm talking about online. Local is fine. The #1 reason I bought this game was to play online with my friends in real life. So without this option it turns the game into an expensive rental for me.

I've just taken Xbox Live for granted and believed the hype from users that PSN was the same level but I quickly learned that you get what you pay for.

That's why I'm giving them a chance to fix the servers and let me actually play with my friends before sending the game to ebay and never playing an online PS3 game again.

[menage]

I'm talking about online. Local is fine. The #1 reason I bought this game was to play online with my friends in real life. So without this option it turns the game into an expensive rental for me.

I've just taken Xbox Live for granted and believed the hype from users that PSN was the same level but I quickly learned that you get what you pay for.

That's why I'm giving them a chance to fix the servers and let me actually play with my friends before sending the game to ebay and never playing an online PS3 game again.

They'll fix it, they have to. If word would get around that one of their biggest titles ever is not being taken care of all hell would break loose in the community. It's only been 2-3 weeks, running pretty decent already.

[el cheezer]

The co-op is really hit or miss at times, but I've been loving it. I managed to join a pretty good group of 3 strangers and our little foursome played for about 3 hours doing all the 4X puzzles.

This is also the game that got me to buy that second controller because my wife wanted to play along. My wife. The person who hasn't touched a game since Tetris and goes to bed early is staying up past midnight to play LBP. Definitely a good game.

[KidCactus]

Feel free to try out my level called Fire! :)

[Wraith]

Costumes coming as DLC in Japan, likely for North America as well.

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lilbitsanimals.jpgHere’s a list of stuff Japan is getting this Thursday, which might be similar to what Sony releases in North America this Thursday. Prices are in yen, but Sony announced the Frog costume will cost $.99 cents so the animal costumes will probably run for $.99 each.



Toro (Sony Cat) - 200 (* Don’t count on getting the Sony cat.)
Frog - 100
Gorilla- 100
Shark - 100
Penguin - 100
Animal Pack - 300
Costume Contest European Region Created Item - FreeAnimal Costumes Coming To LittleBigPlanet This Week (http://www.siliconera.com/2008/11/10/animal-costumes-coming-to-littlebigplanet-this-week/) (Siliconera)

[el cheezer]

The shark and the frog look cool, but I don't see myself dropping real cash for costumes. Levels, maybe, but not those prices for what is technically horse armor for your sackboy. You give me 5 or 10 of those for $1 and maybe we'll talk. $1 each? Screw you and the sackhorse that you rode in on.

[OldJadedGamer]

The shark and the frog look cool, but I don't see myself dropping real cash for costumes. Levels, maybe, but not those prices for what is technically horse armor for your sackboy. You give me 5 or 10 of those for $1 and maybe we'll talk. $1 each? Screw you and the sackhorse that you rode in on.

I would do like 10 outfits for a dollar but a dollar each, no thanks. And because I have an empty wallet in the store pretty much all the time, then even 1 costume will cost me $5 bucks.

I'll get all the ones for free but they can keep the charged ones.

[OldJadedGamer]

I haven't played the game in a while and thought to play some online before going to bed but... "A problem occurred when attempting to connect to the LittleBigPlanet(tm) servers."

What a freaking joke this game has been getting it online. I will never buy a PS3 online game on launch day ever again. Way to drop the ball.

[Spigot]

But the online is free! :P

I haven't played it for a while with all of the other games I've been working on, but I'm hoping that by the time I finish playing Valkyria Chronicles and Gears 2 and Fable 2, well, hopefully they'll have things sorted out by then.

It is a real shame that the online part of this game has had so many problems. If they'd been able to get it to work from the get-go, it could have really been a great feather in Sony's cap.

[Primus]

I hopped on this last night, meaning to pass some time before my buddies came on for GoW2. I ended up playing until midnight.

I have not had any networking issues with the game since the initial lag, and this game is still my GotY.

Really this is the only game that has been released this holiday season that has maintained its shine.

[Gorvi]

I hopped on this last night, meaning to pass some time before my buddies came on for GoW2. I ended up playing until midnight.

I have not had any networking issues with the game since the initial lag, and this game is still my GotY.

Really this is the only game that has been released this holiday season that has maintained its shine.
I haven't had any problems either past that first week (other than the scheduled downtime for the EU launch). The game has been connecting perfectly.

[KidCactus]

I haven't had any problems either past that first week (other than the scheduled downtime for the EU launch). The game has been connecting perfectly.
I haven't had any problems when playing, but in create mode I had problems with the undo function on Tuesday night. It's not fun to wait for like 25-30 seconds for every undo. After a while I lost all contact with the server, and after a minute or so everything worked just fine again. (server reboot I'd assume).

[Xydarc]

I haven't played the game in a while and thought to play some online before going to bed but... "A problem occurred when attempting to connect to the LittleBigPlanet(tm) servers."

What a freaking joke this game has been getting it online. I will never buy a PS3 online game on launch day ever again. Way to drop the ball.
Since launch week, I have had 0 (zero) problems connecting, playing, and publishing online. Maybe you should contact your ISP?

Even with the 0.5% moderation (http://threespeech.com/blog/2008/11/littlebigplanet-community-content-update/) going on, I still love this game. Now if I can just make it past the bunker...

[OldJadedGamer]

Since launch week, I have had 0 (zero) problems connecting, playing, and publishing online. Maybe you should contact your ISP?

I don't think the ISP is the problem considering that right before I put in LBP, I played about 4 hours of Gears 2 and COD5 online.

Plus, I've been downloading all kinds of stuff from the PSN store so it's not my PS3 connection.

[Stmfuller]

I've had ONE (1) time where I couldn't get online. So, far I'm having a blast.

[Xydarc]

I don't think the ISP is the problem considering that right before I put in LBP, I played about 4 hours of Gears 2 and COD5 online.

Plus, I've been downloading all kinds of stuff from the PSN store so it's not my PS3 connection.
Perhaps a port is being blocked by your firewall that LBP needs? Does your router have a "gaming" mode that would block/unblock traffic to and from the LBP servers?

[OldJadedGamer]

Perhaps a port is being blocked by your firewall that LBP needs? Does your router have a "gaming" mode that would block/unblock traffic to and from the LBP servers?

Nope, I've played online in LBP before. Nothing is blocked, everything works fine. I play Wipeout HD just fine online too. Maybe I hit a bad batch last night so I'll try again but it sucks how sporadic the online service is with PSN. Some games work fine, some have hardcore issues. It's really the roll of the dice.

Also, I'm having a hard time believing that you had no issues during launch week because the servers were down quite a few times in the first week and it was very well documented. This game and Socom are huge black eyes on the PSN this Christmas.

[el cheezer]

Sorry to hear that you can't play it online.

I'm with everyone else. Besides that first bad chunk for that first week or so, I haven't had any problems playing online. I've gotten into a few games that have been laggy, but it's only momentary and one was becuase someone was doing something stupid on their PS3 (checking their trophies mid-level - WTF mang!).

[Gorvi]

If the problems were still widespread I'm sure we'd be seeing LittleBigPlanet Servers Broken stories on all the major blogs. That seems to be an odd local issue, OJD.

[Xydarc]

Nope, I've played online in LBP before. Nothing is blocked, everything works fine. I play Wipeout HD just fine online too. Maybe I hit a bad batch last night so I'll try again but it sucks how sporadic the online service is with PSN. Some games work fine, some have hardcore issues. It's really the roll of the dice.

Also, I'm having a hard time believing that you had no issues during launch week because the servers were down quite a few times in the first week and it was very well documented. This game and Socom are huge black eyes on the PSN this Christmas.
For clarification, I also had issues during launch week, I apologize if I implied I didn't.

I'm sorry to hear you're having so many problems with LBP's online mode. I can understand why you're frustrated. I hope they get worked out so you can enjoy the online multiplayer goodness.

[OldJadedGamer]

If the problems were still widespread I'm sure we'd be seeing LittleBigPlanet Servers Broken stories on all the major blogs. That seems to be an odd local issue, OJD.

I'll give it another shot tonight. Maybe I just hit the servers at the wrong time last night but the timing seemed too weird to me. Again, everything works online with my PS3 except for LBP.

Also, the wireless in the PS3 isn't the best so maybe I'll just hardwire my console just in case. I was ready to sell my game last night because I was fed up with the server crap so I'll give it a few more tries if no one else is having issues.

Worst case, I'll call Sony to ensure everything is ok.

[Gorvi]

I'll give it another shot tonight. Maybe I just hit the servers at the wrong time last night but the timing seemed too weird to me. Again, everything works online with my PS3 except for LBP.

Also, the wireless in the PS3 isn't the best so maybe I'll just hardwire my console just in case. I was ready to sell my game last night because I was fed up with the server crap so I'll give it a few more tries if no one else is having issues.

Worst case, I'll call Sony to ensure everything is ok.
I'm going over WiFi as well and haven't had any problems past that unplayable first week. Is it just when you try to get in a game with other people or is it all the time (since it's constantly pulling info from the servers)?

I haven't played much since last week, but I must have spent 2-3 hours screwing around with the editor over the past couple of days and I never had a problem. I haven't tried the co-op since last week, so I can't totally speak to that. The only time I get to really play would be during EST prime time (8-11PM), so I'd think if there were any congestion issues I'd see them.

[Xydarc]

I'll give it another shot tonight. Maybe I just hit the servers at the wrong time last night but the timing seemed too weird to me. Again, everything works online with my PS3 except for LBP.

Also, the wireless in the PS3 isn't the best so maybe I'll just hardwire my console just in case. I was ready to sell my game last night because I was fed up with the server crap so I'll give it a few more tries if no one else is having issues.

Worst case, I'll call Sony to ensure everything is ok.
Maybe it's the way packets are sent to LBP's servers...please keep us updated, I'd like to know the answer to this mystery.

[OldJadedGamer]

I'm going over WiFi as well and haven't had any problems past that unplayable first week. Is it just when you try to get in a game with other people or is it all the time (since it's constantly pulling info from the servers)?

It was when I first booted up that I got the error, then I went to my pod. I play a level I haven't played before, then when I was ready to sign off, I went to the left planet and tried to do some shit and it tried to ping the servers and I got the error again.

I'll try tonight and see if I get the same problem.

[el cheezer]

I initially had a lot of issues with the WiFi too and decided to just hardwire the PS3 to the modem and use a DMZ for it.

[OldJadedGamer]

So played tonight, connected with no problems. Started an online match with 3 other people on a level that's been given me problems and completed it with barely any lag. Also got my trophy for completing a level with three people not on my friends list. I guess I just hit the servers at a very bad time last night. Hopefully I don't run into any more issues.

Now if I can just drag all the other people I know that have LBP away from multiplayer Gears 2, I can try to see if the friends playing is fixed too.

[Squidbot]

Man, the Sack Eating Plant costume is hilarious.

[menage]

So is the shark,

buuuuuum bum .... bummmmmm bum (hums the jaws tune)

[Squidbot]

I've not got the animal pack yet, as PSN is refusing to take money off me O.o

[Spigot]

I've not got the animal pack yet, as PSN is refusing to take money off me O.oCan you blame them? :)

[el cheezer]

I was actually considering getting the Motorstorm costume. If you used the Astronaut suit, the cape and the Motorstorm helmet, then slap a black sticker all over it - BAM - Darth Vader. Can't bring myself to spen $2 on that, though.

[OldJadedGamer]

I will not be nickle and dimed on this game. They can keep their costumes unless they give me a bundle of like 5 of them for a dollar.

[el cheezer]

I wish I was being nickle and dimed. (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/11/15/)

On a side note, anyone here have any good tips on acing the bunker? I keep biting it on the third level of the wheel. That's the only part giving me issues.

[Spigot]

Yeah. I exhibited unexpected restraint when I only grabbed the free costume that was up there (the plant one).

Again, the only costumes I intend to spend money on are the Solid Snake and Sephiroth ones and MAYBE the Helgast one. I'm assuming the things like the Animal Pack will be up there forever so if I get the hankering to drop $4 on it in 6 months, I still have that option, but there is already so much there that I have a hard time justifying it right now.

[c0m3d14n]

i love lbp, but i was disgusted when i saw the t-shirt for first week players for 5 euros
that is sickening... 5 euros.... you could get a real tshirt for that ^^
also who would buy something that basically says look i spent unpoportional much money on a virtual tshirt for a sackperson ;)
for me an appropriate price would be below 50 cent per costume, preferrably not more than 20 cent, i bet they would make more money that way

[Stmfuller]

finally published my first level. Its called underground.
PSN is Stmfuller.

[Seconds Out]

Can you guys pm me your PSN Id's so I can have some people to play with?? I have no friends :-(

[el cheezer]

Can you guys pm me your PSN Id's so I can have some people to play with?? I have no friends :-(PSN ID is in my sig. Feel free to add me, though I'm on the West Coast. Don't know if there will be a time difference.

Finally aced the Bunker. It only took a couple times before I aced it. I'm working on building my level now, though the thing feels huge now that I've actually started putting it together. I really want to play some good community levels. Put your level names up and I'll check 'em out, folks!

[Xydarc]

i love lbp, but i was disgusted when i saw the t-shirt for first week players for 5 euros
that is sickening... 5 euros.... you could get a real tshirt for that ^^
also who would buy something that basically says look i spent unpoportional much money on a virtual tshirt for a sackperson ;)
for me an appropriate price would be below 50 cent per costume, preferrably not more than 20 cent, i bet they would make more money that way
At least you got the t-shirt. I'm such a LBP whore that I have all of the DLC costumes, yes, even the MotorStorm one. In fact, I talked my buddy into pre-ordering LBP from GameStop so I could snag the God of War goodies from his account when I had pre-ordered from Best Buy for the Nariko costume.

[Squidbot]

Add Squidroid on PSN, my level is nearly done, also add Icklegoffgurl (Mrs Squid) She has a couple of cute ones up.

[darkbase]

Alright, I finally finished my first level: Escape from Hotel Hell.

Took a lot of work and frustration, but it was great fun and I learned a lot. The level evolved over a period of two weeks, and being the perfectionist that I am, I impressed myself just by finishing and being satisfied with it enough to publish it. It's short, but I'm proud of what's there, I hope you guys take the time to try it out! Add me on your PSN as well, I'm solidslack.

Oh and please leave feedback on it! My top three tags so far are Brilliant, Empty, and Moody. To combat the "Empty," I doubled the number of bubbles as the thermometer is essentially full.