weasel
09-10-2009, 08:42 AM
As the level browser matures, I thought I'd detail some of the backend things that go on, and how they can help your level get more exposure.
The most common view people will look at is "New Levels (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?view=newlvls)". This will show users all the levels that have been beaten at least once, that they themselves have not yet voted on. That's the key, though! It has to have been beaten at least once, which means no impossible levels will show up.
Beat your own level if you want people to see it!
Another thing to note; sometimes people will want to play levels only from established, good-rated level builders. Anytime someone votes on your levels, it affects your personal rating! Protect your rating by making sure none of your test levels, or impossible levels, are published. You can change the publish status on the "Your Levels (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?sort=public&order=DESC&view=userlvls)" view. I have around 300 levels but only 5 are published!
You can also easily link your public level list by sending people links like this:
Check out weasel's levels! (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?view=userlvls&id=2)
The list is pre-sorted by rating so your best ones are automatically on top. Easy!
The most common view people will look at is "New Levels (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?view=newlvls)". This will show users all the levels that have been beaten at least once, that they themselves have not yet voted on. That's the key, though! It has to have been beaten at least once, which means no impossible levels will show up.
Beat your own level if you want people to see it!
Another thing to note; sometimes people will want to play levels only from established, good-rated level builders. Anytime someone votes on your levels, it affects your personal rating! Protect your rating by making sure none of your test levels, or impossible levels, are published. You can change the publish status on the "Your Levels (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?sort=public&order=DESC&view=userlvls)" view. I have around 300 levels but only 5 are published!
You can also easily link your public level list by sending people links like this:
Check out weasel's levels! (http://www.protonaut.net/browser/?view=userlvls&id=2)
The list is pre-sorted by rating so your best ones are automatically on top. Easy!