Re: Vacuum Levels


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Re: Vacuum Levels

Posted By: Steve Levinson Date: 2/6/04 7:32 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Vacuum Levels (Dr. John Sumner)

: Two examples that come to mind are
: Scott Noblitt's "Lack of Oxygen" from his scenario
: "Escape!!" and his "Reminds Me of a Hoover" from his
: scenario "Escape 2". I simply did not enjoy playing either of
: those levels. I did manage to get through both on TC, and was even able to
: vid the first one. But in both of those levels, i found that there was
: BARELY enough oxygen to finish either level.
I spent quite a bit of time discussing this with Scott, particularly Hoover, and the feel of both levels are consistent with what he wished to achieve. That is his personal taste and a matter of artistic license. These are otherwise excellent scenarios and he has every right to totally screw up a level or two if that's the way he likes it. It's just a shame that it takes the fun out of it and creates an unnecessary barrier for the less experienced player. I must admit that I like a challenge, and these levels are a challenge, but I'd rather concentrate on the more fun aspects of gameplay.
: As for Acme Station, this is simply a level in timing. Nothing more. As far
: as I am concerned, there is no skill involved in winning this level. You
: really do not have to fight any of the enemies to finish it. It is simply
: an exercise in good timing, dodging enemies, and LUCK.
Interesting - the only enemies I seem to be able to get away with leaving are the ones in the room with the terminal and O2 canister. I guess if you're fast enough and collecting ammo is a secondary concern, getting to those switches to smash should be doable without fighting.
: Was it a fair
: level? Perhaps not. Remember though, that if you visit the secret level
: "Carroll Street Station" first, you can enter Acme Station with
: 2x shields, making the level much easier.
If you're good enough to get through Carroll Street Station with 2X shields left.
: It certainly would have been
: more fun with an oxygen recharger located somewhere on the level. I never
: will understand how someone can have a vacuum level with terminals and NOT
: provide the player with enough oxygen to read the terminals at their
: leisure.
Strongly agreed.
: In defense of Post Naval Trauma, let's remember that the level
: does provide an oxygen canister and PB at the very beginning of the level,
: as well as a Fusion pistol.
True, and I almost mentioned that, but even then the two canisters available including the one at the beginning are barely enough to get to the O2 recharger under the best of circumstances, at least on TC.
: BTW Steve, the scenario "Operation Vengeance" was Mark's....one of
: the best :)
Gees, a guy can't be facetious around here? My post was a reply to his and I followed it by a winking smiley.

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Evil Volunteers: Code 42 Steve Levinson 2/5/04 2:41 p.m.

Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42 Mark Levin 2/5/04 5:03 p.m.

Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42 Mark Levin 2/5/04 5:10 p.m.

Vacuum Levels Steve Levinson 2/6/04 5:36 a.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels Dr. John Sumner 2/6/04 6:58 a.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels Steve Levinson 2/6/04 7:32 a.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels Dr. John Sumner 2/6/04 7:52 a.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels Mark Levin 2/6/04 7:37 a.m.

Invincible Oxygen Steve Levinson 2/7/04 2:49 p.m.

rofl Mark Levin 2/7/04 3:56 p.m.

Re: rofl Steve Levinson 2/7/04 5:43 p.m.

Re: rofl Little Kago 2/7/04 6:53 p.m.

Re: rofl Mark Levin 2/7/04 9:05 p.m.

Re: rofl Steve Levinson 2/8/04 5:49 a.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels Ben A. Potter 2/6/04 2:22 p.m.

Re: Vacuum Levels C Lund 2/9/04 12:48 a.m.

Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42 Elliott 2/5/04 6:22 p.m.

Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42 darakat 2/10/04 2:38 p.m.

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: I spent quite a bit of time discussing this with Scott, particularly Hoover, : and the feel of both levels are consistent with what he wished to achieve. : That is his personal taste and a matter of artistic license. These are : otherwise excellent scenarios and he has every right to totally screw up a : level or two if that's the way he likes it. It's just a shame that it : takes the fun out of it and creates an unnecessary barrier for the less : experienced player. I must admit that I like a challenge, and these levels : are a challenge, but I'd rather concentrate on the more fun aspects of : gameplay. : Interesting - the only enemies I seem to be able to get away with leaving are : the ones in the room with the terminal and O2 canister. I guess if you're : fast enough and collecting ammo is a secondary concern, getting to those : switches to smash should be doable without fighting. : If you're good enough to get through Carroll Street Station with 2X shields : left. : Strongly agreed. : True, and I almost mentioned that, but even then the two canisters available : including the one at the beginning are barely enough to get to the O2 : recharger under the best of circumstances, at least on TC. : Gees, a guy can't be facetious around here? My post was a reply to his and I : followed it by a winking smiley.

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Evil Volunteers: Code 42	Steve Levinson	2/5/04 2:41 p.m.
Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42	Mark Levin	2/5/04 5:03 p.m.
Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42	Mark Levin	2/5/04 5:10 p.m.
Vacuum Levels	Steve Levinson	2/6/04 5:36 a.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	Dr. John Sumner	2/6/04 6:58 a.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	Steve Levinson	2/6/04 7:32 a.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	Dr. John Sumner	2/6/04 7:52 a.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	Mark Levin	2/6/04 7:37 a.m.
Invincible Oxygen	Steve Levinson	2/7/04 2:49 p.m.
rofl	Mark Levin	2/7/04 3:56 p.m.
Re: rofl	Steve Levinson	2/7/04 5:43 p.m.
Re: rofl	Little Kago	2/7/04 6:53 p.m.
Re: rofl	Mark Levin	2/7/04 9:05 p.m.
Re: rofl	Steve Levinson	2/8/04 5:49 a.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	Ben A. Potter	2/6/04 2:22 p.m.
Re: Vacuum Levels	C Lund	2/9/04 12:48 a.m.
Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42	Elliott	2/5/04 6:22 p.m.
Re: Evil Volunteers: Code 42	darakat	2/10/04 2:38 p.m.



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