[Mike Norvak]

Well I think some editing privileges should be given to modders and creators (like me XD) at least to edit main posts.

[Mike Norvak]

Micky C, on 25 February 2018 - 02:09 AM, said:

I finished the demo. I agree with previous posts that some of the level transitions were quite abrupt and without warning which isn't idea.

A good or bad idea? I still don't get why the players want to backtrack even if they don't need to, I could put a secret path to returning to said spots but I can't see any purpose for that design wise speaking.

Micky C, on 25 February 2018 - 02:09 AM, said:

I didn't have too much trouble finding my way; it's always nice to do a bit of exploration.

The idea is giving more freedom and openess the more you advance further in the game, ending in bigger non linnear maps.

[Mike Norvak]

Thanks Mblackwell for editing the main post! I just would like to have the bold and big wetransfer link replaced with the MODDB link to avoid confusion, I'd do it my self but

[Micky C]

Mike Norvak, on 26 February 2018 - 06:30 AM, said:

A good or bad idea? I still don't get why the players want to backtrack even if they don't need to, I could put a secret path to returning to said spots but I can't see any purpose for that design wise speaking.


The idea is giving more freedom and openess the more you advance further in the game, ending in bigger non linnear maps.

I meant to write "ideal". If players don't expect it to be a map transition and haven't fully explored the current map, or feel that they haven't, then they might feel blindsided, especially if there's no indication of being in a dead end with the only way forward being to go to the next level.

Perhaps there should be a prompt with a "level end" symbol on the hud, requiring the user to press use to proceed or something.

[Player Lin]

Mike Norvak, on 25 February 2018 - 11:44 AM, said:

Well I think some editing privileges should be given to modders and creators (like me XD) at least to edit main posts.

It would give us the privileges again, just when they're done.

[Mike Norvak]

Micky C, on 26 February 2018 - 09:07 PM, said:

I meant to write "ideal". If players don't expect it to be a map transition and haven't fully explored the current map, or feel that they haven't, then they might feel blindsided, especially if there's no indication of being in a dead end with the only way forward being to go to the next level.

Perhaps there should be a prompt with a "level end" symbol on the hud, requiring the user to press use to proceed or something.

Sorry, I didn't get your point before. Well, what I'm gonna do is put a broadcast texture faking to show the next level, so it's clear the player is gonna be transported somewhere, then I can use the door transition effect to transport the player to a sector where the map change takes places (the player would need to press E) and finally I'm gonna replace the "door" effect icon with a more explanatory symbol suggesting you can't come back.

Something like this:

https://encrypted-tb...a0vM3n4bToj2Sf1

Normal doors won't show this symbol.

Player Lin, on 27 February 2018 - 03:28 AM, said:

It would give us the privileges again, just when they're done.

Oh it's OK then