[2-Aug-13] Arena Feature: Ba-Dunk Ba-Dunk

[Behemoth_Erin 31]

During yesterday's "Design with the Devs", we level designers at The Behemoth pitted three excellent Arena playlists against each other, survival of the fittest style.

Shocking twist: we were the ones who didn't survive. Hurray for respawns!

You can find it here: http://www.twitch.tv/thebehemoth/b/439376694

And the results?

Well, arrivederci (or should that be "Arenaderci"?) to "Mix n Mash", and say hello "test 2"!

 

Playlist: test 2

Designer: EC Nebur

Even if the playlist name wasn't a dead give away, it was quite clear to us that EC Nebur had put this playlist through its paces, testing these levels into a thick lather, and then rinsing and repeating. And because of that, Ol' Neb didn't only deliver a playlist full of cool new ideas, but they were delivered with a glossy, thick coat of polish as well.

Take, for instance, this auto-dodge-ball-chucker in the middle of this Ball court.



Without overwhelming the player with a tidal wave of spiky/burny death, this level changes up the way you'll play, especially if you and your teammate are ball-passing pros.

Another favorite of ours was this stairway of acid bubbles, as not only could it be used when slam dunking, but with a well placed slam it was the perfect way to melt your opponents hands right off of the ball!

 

And here's an idea I've been kicking myself for not thinking of myself: Duckshark goalies! Adding a bit of a timing requirement to your shots, this combo is subtle but full of refreshment. Just add fans!
 

Now get to dunking while the dunking's good you lunks!

 

[Arena Feature 2-AUG-13]

[rub3 6]

yeeeih i won! im happy!, i thought they didnt like my maps,  hello im EC Nebur

[EvilHat 59]

Looks great! Looks like they took mmk's idea.

[ZapSauce 0]

Looks like patients is required for some of these maps!

[EvilHat 59]

I can't wait to reach my Xbox to get the next 3 heads!

[keiserkool 20]

These maps are very different then what they had before. The last pictured map is definitely the hardest. I can never tell when the fans are on or not!

[angelofdeath01 102]

Great playlist so many good levels my  favourite top 3 are levels: 1,12,13

Edited August 3, 2013 by angelofdeath01

[ceva123 33]

новые персонажи просто класс!)

[ollOMARllo 12]

[Memor 270]

 

Whoa... Is this legit? I just signed onto bbt to get this and it didn't show up. Looks really cool though.

[Zephyr 324]

 

Whoa... Is this legit? I just signed onto bbt to get this and it didn't show up. Looks really cool though.

 

Looks like a well-done fake to me.

[Memor 270]

 

 

Whoa... Is this legit? I just signed onto bbt to get this and it didn't show up. Looks really cool though.

 

Looks like a well-done fake to me.

And to think I fell for it.

[keiserkool 20]

 

 

 

Whoa... Is this legit? I just signed onto bbt to get this and it didn't show up. Looks really cool though.

 

Looks like a well-done fake to me.

And to think I fell for it.

Yea, its fake. Notice how the "Free with purchase" is too dark around the edges and doesn't look right. Pretty cool looking though :/

[EvilHat 59]

And the yolo is different.

[ollOMARllo 12]

[keiserkool 20]

Why are you making all these fake heads?

 

Don't get me wrong there pretty cool, but still?

[Tattooey 12]

Those heads are awesome