*wanders back in after yet another 6 month absence*
Hey guys, what's u-
...Oh my God.
My favourite zone, Arid Canyon Zone getting an Act 2? New and Improved Sonic Sprites? Deep Sea Zone (Which I really enjoy, but feel is missing just a TINY bit in order to be legendary) is getting revamped and looks super pretty?!
GOLD STAR, GUYS! :D
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The main thing I hope is fixed up for the new Deep Sea Zone is that Bustable block maze. I feel it really kills the pacing and mood.
I know we've been over this on IRC, but I guess we've forgotten to mention it on the forums: match super forms are headed to the scrap yard.
Awww. :( I totally understand your reasoning and agree 100% that it's not fun to face of against a Super Form because it's a "Winners win more" mechanic, but I'll be sad to see them go, because it was a neat little idea.
I wracked my brains for a little while for a way to implement Super forms in a non OP way, but as you said, Match is complicated enough already and adding more complex or weird mechanics is not the best idea.
I DO hope that whatever new mechanic you guys are developing for the Emeralds at least still uses the "Super-Form-Transform" sound effect and sprite when you get them all, even if the actual super forms are gone. You know, sort of as a nod to what the emeralds normally do?
Yes. CEZ1 is the worst stage in the game currently and is the highest priority for a proper revamp. The revamp is actually far enough along that you can complete it, but it's missing alternate paths currently.
Huh? Really? I actually don't mind CEZ zone 1 all that much. It's not the best stage in the game and could use some improvement (especially that insane set of wrecking balls on the Knux path), but...
Oh well, not going to complain. :) You guys always do a fantastic job with the revamps and I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys do.
The feature got replaced with a new, better version. While you'd think nobody would bitch about this, you would be surprised.
...I still remember the whining when the awful old special stages got replaced with the MUCH more fun NiGHTs special stages. x_x
Which is kinda shocking because those new special stages are better designed and more fun to play than the ACTUAL NiGHTs game, IMO.
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Oh, and I once again appreciate your steps to make Match more inviting. That Free respawn shield is a wonderful idea and it was super well implemented (It'll save you from taking a hit for free, sure. But not only does it not have any abilities, it's highly visible, making you an easier target to spot. Great balance design!). I look forward to seeing more of what you guys can put out. :)