Random Musing — 21 comments 15
Feb 08

I live for level editors.

I’ll keep this short, as Johns excellent post deserves some more time near the top of the blog, but this week in my spare time after working hours (Need I say I enjoy what I do?) I’ve been tinkering with he SHIFT2 Level editor. Level editors (both using and making them) are probably the best thing about anything in a video game for me, but how much do they mean to you people? Comment reply your opinions of level editors for games – Do you like them? Do you not bother with them? I want to hear your thoughts.

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21 comments

  1. avatar TastyLamp
    February 15, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Love them. Every game I make has a level editor, even if it’s not shown to the public. :)

  2. avatar Neoplayer2
    February 15, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    I LOVE Level Editors. They are a REALLY big selling point in a game, online or console. I Usually spend quite a bit of time on them, and would LOVE to see you put a Level Editor in Shift2. That would make the world complete!

  3. avatar John
    February 15, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    I love level editors. When I really love a game, I’ll go back and play some levels to challenge my friends with.

    Smash Bros is a good example of how a level editor can transform a whole game.

  4. avatar Tony
    February 15, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Yes I was going to mention Smash Brothers – not only is the level editor a welcome addition, but it’s wha theyre doing with it community wise is what lends it the Nintendo sparkle :p

  5. avatar Semaru
    February 16, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Level editors rock!!! Would be great to make a Shift 2. If ya do make it have a story rather then just a bunch of levels and a level editor mode please.

  6. avatar Axel
    February 16, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    SSBB ya,Its a good game,Let alone the LE.

    Its fun to make you’re own level,But it its too hard,Or too basic,Its not fun.

    I would say hold down Shift or something and then you get white/Black.
    And power ups would be cool too.

  7. avatar Chris
    February 17, 2008 at 5:13 am

    I have to be honest.I rarely ever use a level editor.

  8. avatar Matt
    February 18, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Timesplitters future perfect had an awesome level editor.

    Online games get flooded with loads of crap though… You’d have to have a decent rating system. Nutty McNuts was an ok one…

  9. avatar Daniel
    February 18, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    How about the ‘Halo 3′ level editor? You guys every try and flip an Elephant?

  10. avatar Tony
    February 18, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    The Halo 3 Forge mode was awesome, I never did anything too spectacular in it, but my friend Joel made a Halo themed basketball game out of it, impressive stuff.

  11. avatar Robert
    February 18, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Level editors always get me excited for games. Some times they give me the most re playability. The first one I ever used was Build for Duke 3D. Since then I’ve latched more onto console editors (Time Splitters, Far Cry, Halo, Tony Hawk, ect.) I just started tinkering with the Crysis editor, helping make maps for my buddies Blood Money Mod.

    So yeah, I’m a fan of level editors. :D

  12. avatar Neoplayer2
    February 18, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    If you do, and make an Online Database for it, like John did in BRV, make sure to let us search by:

    Name (Creator)
    Rating (out of 5)
    Popularity

    It’s too bad that John didn’t put in a search by name. I couldn’t find my own level! Not to sound rude, just some constructive criticism.

  14. avatar Will
    February 20, 2008 at 4:15 am

    I never use level editors. Building my own levels just isn’t my thing, I want them prebuilt for me. For example, the ever-popular Line Rider has never interested me in the slightest.

    The only good thing I find about level editors is the community aspect. I can log on to a game and play lots of great maps made by other people.

  15. avatar Matt
    February 25, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    never use them might once in a while but not really

  16. avatar LlamaMan
    March 1, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Level editors are teh pwnzor

  17. avatar henry
    March 1, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    this game is okay, portal is MUCH BETTER

  18. avatar Vembl
    May 5, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    I really like level editors. If you give game players a chance to edit (create) their own levels it is always very useful and will make your games more attractive to a wider public.

  19. avatar нeжнaя
    July 22, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    Действительно, как говорится – Без пользы жить – безвременная смерть.

  20. avatar Barbi
    April 16, 2011 at 10:09 am

    BION I’m impesresd! Cool post!

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