Level 996 - "The Horizon Ascent / Discussion

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Author's Note

Ragnarok VII 01 Jul 2021 19:58

Hey everyone! Thank you a lot for reading this (if you've done so), I'm proud to say I've successfully made my first article on this site!

This took quite a bit of idea planning but it was definitely worth it. Thanks a lot to Kitty Rika for GL and a bunch of crit :)

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Photograph is credited at the end of the article.

Stay tuned because more is coming soon! The story unfolds…

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I will convert you to rhythm games

Last edited on 01 Jul 2021 19:59 by Ragnarok VII Show more

Great job!

Kai4C 02 Jul 2021 01:21

Lovely first entry!

I really like the small details, like using the term Zenith, or describing unreliable entrances as ‘isolated incidents’. These seem small, but they really make the article’s feel more immersive!

Minor nitpicks:
- Would be nice to explain a little bit about what the Kowloon walled city is first (maybe link to the Wikipedia page). It’s a place many people are unfamiliar with. You could also use the opportunity to provide a more vivid description of how the surroundings look (build atmosphere)!

- The explanation about carrier shadows could use work… it’s a bit confusing. I don’t understand what they’re supposed to look like, or how they work. You say that Wanderers who cast a shadow will have their shadow replaced by a Carrier, then no-clip back to the start of the Level. But everything casts a shadow under light, so wouldn’t Wanderers be forced back to the beginning continuously?

- I think an SD class amended might be more appropriate for your level! See Level 721 for reference.

Re: Great job!

Ragnarok VII 02 Jul 2021 05:34

Thank you so much! Let me give some thoughts and clarifications :)

Good point on the atmosphere! I actually got a bit scared that the article was a bit too long, so I was scared to add too much detail on that. I'll make sure to keep it in mind!

Carrier Shadows will get a little bit more info on them, but I do understand how they might have felt a bit unexplained… I attempted to explain it with Lightbulbs, since any light that isn't a Lightbulb does not cast any light, and therefore any shadow on the environment. Moreover, lights aren't present everywhere, there is some slight ambient lighting everywhere. I believe I forgot to say this, so that must be a mistake on my part, sorry!

Amended actually does not *quite* fit the tone here, as this area isn't necessarily unsafe or unsecure, and the files are not necessarily unreliable, they were simply vandalized.

I hope that answers your concerns a bit, and I'm very glad you enjoyed it! It means a ton :)

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I will convert you to rhythm games

Patlov 13 Sep 2021 12:09

great level +1

RichardSongTT 23 Aug 2022 13:27

+1 for Kowloon Walled City

1:00 am binge-read session

centurys lute 06 Feb 2025 21:35

the pacing could use some work, but i like the lore and terminology this sets up.

+1