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diablopath

10-08-2008, 02:21 PM

What do you plan to do with the game when you get it?
Plan to just peruse other users creations, or any ideas on making your own?

One game I loved as kid was The Lost Vikings.
I loved how you intertwined the three fellas to accomplish goals.

I don't have anything planned yet (I'll have to see exactly what is available to me to use, first), but I'm going to work on game meant for at least two (mostly so I can get my friends involved and have fun with them) that will (hopefully) have massive cooperation between those playing to accomplish various tasks and to progress. I'm so stoked.

What're your ideas?

Blue

10-08-2008, 02:25 PM

I'd like to come up with something Lovecraftian I think. Could be a lot of fun just playing around in his world and building it.

Gorvi

10-08-2008, 02:52 PM

I'm just planning on playing a shitload of user levels at first. So far as my own level, I haven't given it too much thought. I guess once I get some more time with the beta (and the retail game soon) some ideas will come to me.

I'll say one thing, this game will be keeping me busy for a very, very long time.

National Kato

10-08-2008, 02:53 PM

According to the Penny Arcade column today, there's already a truckload of user created levels. This will be the game that keeps on giving.

AgtFox

10-08-2008, 02:58 PM

According to the Penny Arcade column today, there's already a truckload of user created levels. This will be the game that keeps on giving.
Too bad they all get deleted after the beta is over.

Gorvi

10-08-2008, 02:59 PM

Too bad they all get deleted after the beta is over.
I'm not sure that's entirely true. I've seen it said in a few places that they'll be keeping some. Of course, I've also seen it said that they won't be.

violent

10-08-2008, 03:04 PM

There are a ton of levels out there now. Unfortunately, some can be very discouraging. Anybody see the functional calculator and the Final Fantasy music levels? Insane.

AgtFox

10-08-2008, 03:04 PM

astranoir

10-08-2008, 04:10 PM

I'd like to come up with something Lovecraftian I think. Could be a lot of fun just playing around in his world and building it.

This would be amazing.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 04:27 PM

Given that it seems this game will only be available on disc, my interest dropped immeasurably.

Squidbot

10-08-2008, 04:34 PM

Given that it seems this game will only be available on disc, my interest dropped immeasurably.

What? No....what??

Anyway.... I plan on playing a lot of the standard levels on co-op with Mrs TheSquid, then jumping online, trying player created stuff with Mrs TheSquid and some other friends. That may all go out the window, I have no plan set in stone, other than having a lot of fun, and customizing my Sackboy a lot. That sounds odd.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 04:37 PM

violent

10-08-2008, 04:44 PM

My desire to waste my life with the American retail experience, goes down markedly during "Mouth Breathing, ignorant, whore born, CHUDs flood the stores season;" Commonly known as the Holiday buying season.

I might grab it on Amazon, but compared to Fallout, L4D which will be downloaded to my PC, I doubt that will happen.

So you don't want to leave your chair and get it in a store and you don't want to order it online because, well, you don't want to. Sounds to me like you simply don't want the game.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 04:45 PM

So you don't want to leave your chair and get it in a store and you don't want to order it online because, well, you don't want to. Sounds to me like you simply don't want the game.

I do, but just like when I ask you to blow me, I expect my games to deliver the moment I desire them The longer I have to wait, the more likely I am to move on. Same reason I go to Hulu over Blockbuster.

violent

10-08-2008, 04:46 PM

I do, but just like when I ask you to blow me, I expect my games to deliver the moment I desire them The longer I have to wait, the more likely I am to move on. Same reason I go to Hulu over Blockbuster.

Lazy American. Got ya.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 04:49 PM

violent

10-08-2008, 04:52 PM

Is it lazy that waiting for or having to suffer to be entertained takes a back seat to being conveniently entertained? Convenience and ease is the biggest reason I like my PC, any game, downloaded fast.

Going to retail is suffering? Waiting for a product to arrive in the mail is suffering? Man, the military would eat you alive.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 04:53 PM

Going to retail is suffering? Waiting for a product to arrive in the mail is suffering? Man, the military would eat you alive.

And in Soviet Russia, Game plays you.

Look, I expect my fun to fall about my feet and do my bidding.

Plus, if you saw some of the fucking chodes working at most stores, you would call it suffering.

violent

10-08-2008, 04:57 PM

And in Soviet Russia, Game plays you.

Look, I expect my fun to fall about my feet and do my bidding.

Plus, if you saw some of the fucking chodes working at most stores, you would call it suffering.

Don't get me wrong, I'm rather aware of the knuckle-draggers. Detestable creatures. It just piqued my interest in what seemed like interest deterred by the need of going/waiting. In all fairness though it's a discussion beyond that of this particular venue so I'll let it go at that. I just hope such choice doesn't result in certain gifts eluding you.

KingGorilla

10-08-2008, 05:04 PM

More that given the choice of the lines and waiting for a disc of LBP over my download of L4D or Fallout 3, I choose the latter. I firmly live and embrace our on demand world. I would not stand in line any more than most people would make time in their lives to watch a TV show over using their DVR.

People who know me also know that I tend to be OCD over "wasted" or idle time. Other than sleep, I detest any time where I am not engaged in some activity. I hate commutes, travel(prefer red eye to lessen crowds and allowing me to sleep. If I am not doing something I have to do, or something I want to do, I am wasting time for both.

You glossed over my BJ joke nicely though.

BLeeP

10-09-2008, 01:20 AM

There's something to be said for Sackboy Sephiroth. (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/08/tgs-08-sackboy-solid-snake-and-sephiroth-to-join-littlebigplanet/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2926355322_f701230f8b.jpg?v=0

Then again, I think there is even more to be said for Sackboy Solid Snake.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2925503017_031bc37c86.jpg?v=0

He is so badass.

Squidbot

10-09-2008, 03:08 AM

Are they some form of exclusives, or...?

BLeeP

10-09-2008, 04:39 AM

Are they some form of exclusives, or...?

No word really. All the info we have can be found in the link in my above post. I assume they will come as d/l content, or whatever they are doing with the Helghast.

Gorvi

10-09-2008, 05:55 AM

I'd say it's pretty official via Leo Cubbin of Media Molecule: http://www.littlebigmadness.com/news/littlebigplanets-beta-levels-are-doomed/

He does give the caveat that they "may" bring over the best levels.
It looks like that's not a forgone conclusion yet. They're taking a vote on it (http://littlebigplanet.us.playstation.com/post/2008/10/LittleBigPlanet-Beta-Created-Levels---You-decide.aspx).

destoo

10-09-2008, 06:08 AM

I was looking at the closeup pictures and.. wow.. endless burlap-on-burlap action possibilities!

It's really going to be amazing.
It makes sense that you will need a BR disk for the content: these are definitely hi-res textures. I was very impressed with all the stages I've seen so far. So real, so smooth (and scratchy at the same time!)

AgtFox

10-09-2008, 07:52 AM

It looks like that's not a forgone conclusion yet. They're taking a vote on it (http://littlebigplanet.us.playstation.com/post/2008/10/LittleBigPlanet-Beta-Created-Levels---You-decide.aspx).
They must have heard enough complaints.

SilentScreams

10-09-2008, 07:59 AM

I so nearly bought a PS3 for this. Still might. Have to get paid first though.

Question: does the PS3 have wireless networking built in or do you need an adapter like the 360?

Gorvi

10-09-2008, 08:00 AM

I so nearly bought a PS3 for this. Still might. Have to get paid first though.

Question: does the PS3 have wireless networking built in or do you need an adapter like the 360?
Built in. It's the whole reason my PS3 is online right now and my 360 isn't.

Tayaya

10-09-2008, 08:01 AM

Got into the Beta yesterday and am having a blast. But I did "break" the first creation tutorial by building the sackboy pyramid before talking to the character that tells you to. I still got credit for doing it but then I couldn't exit the tutorial level.

SilentScreams

10-09-2008, 08:05 AM

Built in. It's the whole reason my PS3 is online right now and my 360 isn't.

Good news.
And yeah, my 360 isn't connected at the moment either. Without running a cable through the whole house, there's no real way I can connect it without paying whatever extortionate price MS are charging for their adapter.

Gorvi

10-09-2008, 08:07 AM

Bone

10-09-2008, 08:42 AM

Good news.
And yeah, my 360 isn't connected at the moment either. Without running a cable through the whole house, there's no real way I can connect it without paying whatever extortionate price MS are charging for their adapter.

That's my problem. I used to run it under the carpet at my old apartment, but we put tile in our new house, so that doesn't exactly work. You don't have to buy the official MS adapter, but even a USB adapter will run you almost the price of a full game.
Just buy the cheapest wireless router you can and install DD-WRT on it, make it a wireless access point and plug the 360 directly into it. Still approaches the cost of a game, but you get at least three other dedicated ports instead of the single one that an MS adapter gives you.

National Kato

10-09-2008, 08:46 AM

First Beta Impressions - Quick n' Dirty

The Good:

1. Attention to detail - Everything from the tutorial, credits, and narration to the perspective choices during a level, the sound, the physics...it just all comes together. It's hard not to smile as you control your Sackperson. The clarity of detail just makes you want to reach into the screen.

2. Customization - I was in one of the tutorial levels, learning how to grab things and ride horsies and shit or whatever. Instead of following the distinguished narrator's instructions, I found myself pinning flowers and springy eyeballs and shit all over the horse he wanted me to get on. The horse ended up looking like a garish, gay frankenstein. Then I got on the horse and the entire thing rolled down a hill, springy eyes and flowers bouncing all over the place. It was hilarious and I was thrilled.

3. Creativity/Replayability - After the training wheels were off, I was let loose upon the online levels created by users. There were so many it was crazy. I played a remake of Wipeout complete with rockets and loop-de-loop tracks, a Shadow of the Colossus remake (not the one from the 24-hr video), a Sweet Child O' Mine Guns & Roses musical tribute level, a Super Mario remake, and the crazy list goes on.

The Bad:

1. Unchecked Freedom - It's to be expected, but many of the user-created levels were frustratingly impossible or just plain broken. The price one pays for letting loose the hounds of creativity. However, I understand with time the cream will rise and I'll spend less time playing broken levels and more time with the great ones.

2. Popit Menu System - While easy in its implementation and access, it takes a lot of time to cycle through pages and pages of items and colors and stickers and...you get the idea. I wish the triggers allowed you to quickly flip pages, but as it stands you have to press your stick to the right until you're past whatever is on that page, then the page turns. Could be faster, IMHO. But I'm nitpicking, really.

The Ugly:

1. Online Loading/Disconnects/Assorted Issues - Yeah, I know it's a Beta. I got it. But every time I tried to connect to a multiplayer level there were all sorts of disconnect, latency and other annoyances that prevented me from enjoying any of it for a second. Loading times for these user created levels can be very long...even longer if you're trying to connect to a multiplayer run of the level instead of just by yourself. Then, once connected and loaded, the latency can be off the chart and then you disconnect or the host drops and the whole handshaking starts again and...well, I ended up just playing solo from then on. Hopefully, this will be remedied with launch or shortly thereafter. Nothing kills a fantastic multiplayer/co-op game like latency and disconnects.

Overall, I had planned on spending an hour or two with it last night and then getting back to my NHL09 franchise or continuing with Tales of Vesperia. I didn't stop playing LBP until about midnight. That says a lot in light of some of the limitations I ran into.

This game has the potential to be a lot of things: a quick pick-up-and-play diversion, a multiplayer/co-op party game, a fun solo platformer, a vehicle for creative insanity...hell, as evidenced at E3 and in the game's credit sequence it may even replace presentation software in corporate environments. It's got a lot going for it. I hope it delivers.

astranoir

10-09-2008, 09:25 AM

2. Popit Menu System - While easy in its implementation and access, it takes a lot of time to cycle through pages and pages of items and colors and stickers and...you get the idea. I wish the triggers allowed you to quickly flip pages, but as it stands you have to press your stick to the right until you're past whatever is on that page, then the page turns. Could be faster, IMHO. But I'm nitpicking, really.

I am pretty sure R1 and L1 allow you to flip between pages. I think it was mentioned in one of the tutorials.

iHap

10-09-2008, 09:30 AM

Since I don't want to make a new thread.

"LittleBIGPlanet Beta User-Created Levels Will Carry Over to Full Game (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170477)"

AgtFox

10-09-2008, 09:32 AM

Since I don't want to make a new thread.

"LittleBIGPlanet Beta User-Created Levels Will Carry Over to Full Game (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170477)"
Best thing they could have done honestly. Sometimes it is good for a developer/publisher to listen to the gamers.

National Kato

10-09-2008, 09:34 AM

That's great news, iHap. I favorited this Ninja Warrior time trial level that's a blast to play. I'd love to see it polished up - or at least made to resemble the actual NW courses - and compete with friends on timed runs.

diablopath

10-09-2008, 10:04 AM

A few things I have not yet toyed around with:
Is there a way for me to view things you make? Maybe that's the heart system I toyed with somewhat?

Another neat feature I'd like would be the ability to save my content to a memory stick so I can FTP it to my webserver, so others can download it and put it on theirs. Would make sharing easy, anywho.

Spigot

10-09-2008, 10:14 AM

I'm not sure that's entirely true. I've seen it said in a few places that they'll be keeping some. Of course, I've also seen it said that they won't be.

Do you save the levels that you make on your own machine before uploading them? Could people who have been making levels with the beta not just re-upload their favourites once the game goes live?

I have been doing my best to suppress interest in this game for some time, but I'm finally allowing its infectious glee to spread past my cynical protective layer and it won't be long before it liquifies my inner child...

Er... I think I just compared LBP to haemorragic fever...

CptTripps

10-09-2008, 10:20 AM

Man, I never thought it would happen, but LBP is going to be a system seller, at least for this guy. Plus, I think the wife would love this shit.

CptTripps

10-09-2008, 10:23 AM

Good news.
And yeah, my 360 isn't connected at the moment either. Without running a cable through the whole house, there's no real way I can connect it without paying whatever extortionate price MS are charging for their adapter.

Or you could check craigslist and pick one up for around $40. I think it sucks it was not built in, but paying the $100 tag is far from the only option.

National Kato

10-09-2008, 10:32 AM

Man, I never thought it would happen, but LBP is going to be a system seller, at least for this guy. Plus, I think the wife would love this shit.

Tonight, I'm going to introduce my non-gaming girlfriend to LBP. Just drop the controller in her hand and watch her go.

I'm hoping there's a way to go through the opening credits and tutorials again. Would I just create a new LBP profile?

CptTripps

10-09-2008, 10:35 AM

Wait, so it is already out? Or you are in the beta?

Nevermind, 21st it is.

Savok

10-09-2008, 10:42 AM

I had no interest in this game until I heard Stephen fucking Fry was the voice of it.

Still, no PS3, and I'm not buying a $600 console for.... 2 games currently, one which will probably suck.

Spigot

10-09-2008, 10:45 AM

What's the other game?

Savok

10-09-2008, 10:53 AM

The superhero sandbox thingy, Prototype? Or is it the other one? The one from Naughty Dog anyway.

crazyD

10-09-2008, 10:58 AM

Or you could check craigslist and pick one up for around $40. I think it sucks it was not built in, but paying the $100 tag is far from the only option.

$40 - Still a ripoff.

Spigot

10-09-2008, 10:59 AM

The superhero sandbox thingy, Prototype? Or is it the other one? The one from Naughty Dog anyway.

Prototype isn't anywhere near being out yet. Are you thinking about inFamous? It's not out till next year but it looks great in my opinion.

National Kato

10-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Wait, so it is already out? Or you are in the beta?

Yeah, I got lucky with the USA TODAY Beta key giveaway yesterday...thanks to Gorvi.

diablopath

10-09-2008, 11:04 AM

$40 - Still a ripoff.
Considering that's how much my Linksys wireless router cost, yes, that's a fucking scam.

AgtFox

10-09-2008, 11:35 AM

The superhero sandbox thingy, Prototype? Or is it the other one? The one from Naughty Dog anyway.
If it's Naughty Dog you're talking Uncharted, the only game they've brought out so far on the PS3.

If you're talking inFAMOUS, that's by Sucker Punch who made the Sly Cooper games.

Gorvi

10-09-2008, 11:35 AM

The superhero sandbox thingy, Prototype? Or is it the other one? The one from Naughty Dog anyway.
Yeah, you're thinking InFamous. And that's from Sucker Punch, the Sly Cooper guys.

Savok

10-09-2008, 11:49 AM

If it's Naughty Dog you're talking Uncharted, the only game they've brought out so far on the PS3.

If you're talking inFAMOUS, that's by Sucker Punch who made the Sly Cooper games.
That's the one. Knew it was platformer guys with an odd two word name.

Gorvi

10-09-2008, 08:40 PM

This game is going to own my soul. I just played an awesome God of War level, and everyone needs to check out the level Hollow Bastion (no, it's not Kingdom Hearts related). Holy shit.

diablopath

10-09-2008, 09:54 PM

Widgetcraft

10-09-2008, 10:44 PM

Could you guys tell me how you import custom art into the game? I've heard that this was a feature, but I've never looked at it very closely.

Spigot

10-09-2008, 11:49 PM

This game is going to own my soul. I just played an awesome God of War level, and everyone needs to check out the level Hollow Bastion (no, it's not Kingdom Hearts related). Holy shit.I saw that this afternoon while I was browsing LBP level videos at the hotel but I thought it was just Kingdom Hearts.

And I hate you for being in the beta... all of you. I didn't care about being in the beta until this week when I started seeing all of the footage and levels being made and I NEED TO BE IN IT NOW!

Gorvi

10-10-2008, 04:47 AM

The latter one is included in the game, or do I have to find it?
It's a level someone made. It's a very nice little "horror" level.

Tayaya

10-10-2008, 06:19 AM

I tried creating some stuff last night, and holy hell is it ever a challenge. I am having a hard time building anything with the tools so far. Just wanted to make a simple tank I could push around and ride on, and learned right away that it's pretty hard at first. I eventually got it, but then somehow fused it to the hill I was trying to roll it down. I have lots of ideas brewing in my mind but implementing them AND making them look nice is going to take some patience and practice.

crazyD

10-10-2008, 08:36 AM

Spigot

10-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Just checked out the Hollow Bastion video... Very nice.

National Kato

10-10-2008, 09:18 AM

Is there a way to find these levels quickly? I hope I'm missing a search function. I'd also love it if, when that little notice appears telling you what one of your friends has scored on a level, you can directly go to that level.

Restlessavenger

10-10-2008, 08:20 PM

Just checked out the Hollow Bastion video... Very nice.

I just finished up that level. Quite well done.

Squidbot

10-11-2008, 03:40 AM

Eurogamer will be posting their review of LBP tomorrow. (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=257454)

UnderHero5

10-11-2008, 04:48 PM

I made a level called "Mountain Jumper", if any one wants to check it out within the next couple of hours.
I guess it'll be there when the full game is out too, so I expect every one of you to play it! No excuses!

Here's a super poor quality video of the level.
f4kWJctEFPM

Squidbot

10-11-2008, 05:49 PM

That was ace, Underhero!

Here is our COG challenge:

At retail one of us has to make a level that somehow involves ending up on a moon like surface, and you have to co-operatively plant a COG flag on the surface. We all dress our sackboys up as spacemen, film it, and Robert is your auntie's good friend, Little CoG Planet.

Spigot

10-11-2008, 06:43 PM

UnderHero5

10-11-2008, 07:01 PM

Nice job, Underhero. I look forward to trying that level out when I get the full game.

Squiddy, that's a great idea. If I can grasp the level editor, I'll definately try to cobble something like that together. It's always nice to have a mission when I go forth to create!
Thanks!

Yeah, I'm up for that. I've gotten pretty used to the editor while making that level, so I should be able to help a lot with that idea. It might be hard to collaboratively work on it before that multiplayer creation patch comes out, though.

crazyD

10-11-2008, 11:08 PM

Here is an awesome picture my roommate drew of our Sack-creatures.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/sanguin3fool/PS/art010lbp.jpg

I always like it when she enjoys a game more then I do.

astranoir

10-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Here is an awesome picture my roommate drew of our Sack-creatures.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/sanguin3fool/PS/art010lbp.jpg

I always like it when she enjoys a game more then I do.

That's a fantastic picture! Your sack people are so cute.