Jul -- General Game/ROM Hacking: The Seven Star Pieces (SMW hack)

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Posted on 03-13-08 05:39:07 PM (last edited by pieguy1372 at 03-28-08 03:19 PM)

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Introduction:
This is my current SMW hack. (Not much else to say... :o)

This hack is to have ExGFX, custom blocks, custom sprites, custom music (though it will be inserted last so there will be more tracks), and maybe some other stuff. It also has a sort of story, it's not much, but it explains everything.

I'm trying to make my levels less short and linear (those who have played my previous hacks should know what I mean). Many levels will have multiple paths through areas, and the route is not straight.

I already have a demo for it, which is available here.

Story:
It is said that the Star Summit is where the Stars live, and that it could decide the fate of the universe. The Star Summit could only be accessed via a gateway at Peach's Castle. Bowser, being his usual self, kidnapped Peach and went through the gateway. He then commanded the Koopalings to split the gateway into seven pieces and guard them in their castles.

How this thread will work:
When I post an update, not only will I post it, but I will edit my first post with the updates. This ensures that anyone who wants to view them all at once can.

Title Screen:

The text at the top has a color animation.

Level Screens:

Some are slightly outdated.

A screen of the level "Riding in the Clouds". It will likely be the third level.

Use the Koopa to reach new heights!

Hit the multi-coin block, but don't let the platform pass.

Watch for the chainsaw...

A different level which will likely be the ~~first level in the second world~~ third level. It has donut lifts!

The graphics were ripped from SMAS, but the corner tiles were tweaked due to them cutting off some corners.

There's another path to take here, which is a sort of secret.

Here, either go right...

...Or go down.

A secret path. Secrets lie behind the brick walls!

A screen of Peach's Castle. It doesn't have many enemies because it's the first level.

There are two paths to take here.

Watch out for fireballs!

A screen of the top of Peach's Castle, accessible via an alternate path.

A part with firebars. Mario's gone because he just took damage, and the screen was taken when he was flickering and invisible. D:

A screenshot of a new level, called "Peach's Garden".

Watch for Venus Fire Traps!

How do you get to the ledge?

A part with waterfalls.

What's the vine for?

...

A bit of platforming.

The castle levels will be long and filled with puzzles, instead of death traps packed with enemies. As you see, you must go up the staircase, but to get through the yellow blocks must be passable...

My, that set of staircases looks important...

How to hit the switch without trapping yourself? :O

Another small puzzle.

If you want the powerup hidden in one of the blocks, you have to avoid the Spinies! :O

A Spiny guards that passage.

Bounce off of the Koopa to reach the ledge!

Some platforming action.

There's something in that last block...

The start of a new level, called Pleasant Path. However, this path is anything but pleasant, as it's raining bob-ombs...

It's a good thing that Mario is big, so that he can get to the vine.

The green turn blocks are only solid to Mario, and they are used here as a sort of trap... :O

Sliding fun.

Now what could this be? :O

Bounce off of the Bob-omb to get up.

The Yellow Switch Palace. What does that switch do?

It made some coins appear...but also released the Koopas. Yes, it seems like a ripoff of the original one, but it's not. There's not much to do with switch palaces.

As you see, there's a lot going on in this desert level (it has Pokeys, Money Moles, Volcano Lotuses, and fireballs!).

Use the P-switch to get the Yoshi coin up there.

You need to have a Mushroom to get those.

There are various pipes scattered around. If you enter one...

...it will take you to the canyon edge! You'll need to go back and forth between the two areas to get through.

You may need to climb the canyon to find the exit.

Videos:

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The video is slightly outdated, because I've modified it as to fix a few errors, but it's meant to show the full design.

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This level has been updated to include more enemies, so there's no need to point that out here.

Please leave comments and constructive critisism!

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Posted on 03-19-08 07:33:04 AM

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Seems pretty average SMW hack to me. Good work.

The only thing that buggers me is the title screen. It's so small and unnoticeable! You should make it big and awesome!

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Posted on 03-20-08 04:13:16 AM

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Jul - Post #2423 - 03-19-08 11:13:16pm

Originally posted by Pandaren
Seems pretty average SMW hack to me.

That's so mean.

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Posted on 03-20-08 07:02:48 AM

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Originally posted by HyperHacker

Originally posted by Pandaren
Seems pretty average SMW hack to me.

That's so mean.

Sorry.

Originally posted by Pandaren
Seems pretty fine SMW hack to me.

Better? It's just that there is a lot of hacks out there and whenever you do yours, there should be something that separates it from the crowd. Sorry if I sounded rough.

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Posted on 03-20-08 08:23:44 AM

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Jul - Post #2433 - 03-20-08 03:23:44am

I was just joking.

Just there are a LOT of shitty SMW hacks.

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