@LittleBigPlaneteer:

buttt.... they didn't pay anything for it, and are lucky to be playing the beta at all, so i'm sure they'll survive.

they will be better equipped to make levels when the game does release, anyways. :p

joeloliol

*Cue Darth Vader*

Buttah

@Nkosi868:
Awesome. Thanks for this.

DustySword

@Gen.Grievous:

"mistaking the fact" = lying

depward

I'm sure it's just a version number in the file. A little Hex editor can probably fix that right up.

And yes, I just made it sound 100 times easier than it probably is. hehe

Malthius

@fuchikoma:
On the actual disc? No. The actual disc will have the 50-60 developer created levels. Those user created levels would be handled by the network, not put on any discs.

DustySword

To those of you who have access to the beta. It's your chance to take the awesome levels out there, reproduce them completely on paper, create them when you get the game and you'll have a great level, on top of the chart.

Well, that's what I'd do considering I'll probably suck at making levels and will end up creating boobies land.

Though I agree that the reproduction on paper part might be a little tricky ...

Shteve

@depward:
That was what I was about to say. All 3 winning Parsons levels will be there in a special section in the final release.

DustySword

@Nkosi868:

Thanks for posting that. That post has that lovely Sackboy in a spacesuit image that many wanted as a wallpaper.

Here's the direct link to the original sized picture: [www.flickr.com]

It's currently my wallpaper :D

LittleBigPlaneteer

@Stuart Houghton:

You should also note that the levels created in the upcoming beta will be transferable to the full game. Only the levels created in the previous betas will not be.

"5) This version does not require a DNS redirect and levels created here will be available for consumers at launch of the full title."

-[Playstation Blog]

Nkosi868

Well that sucks. Seems kind counter-intuitive too. Plus the beta users who spent hours creating a masterpiece will be pretty pissed by this.

LittleBigPlaneteer

@depward: well he's not lying he's just mistaking the fact that those Parson students used the latest internal build and not the beta.

Gen.Grievous

I'm almost positive that I read somewhere that beta levels WOULD be available at release. Gonna go find it.

thegreatpablo

I can see that some things would be tweaked and break the levels in the gold version, but wasn't the old plan to include the best levels on the disc?

Maybe they'll playtest them on the final engine and tweak them enough to still work for the very best ones... but still, looking at what's out BEFORE release, I literally cannot imagine what will be out after a whole week of public play.

fuchikoma

Yeah, that sucks, but I suppose it makes sense. They don't want beta users to get a jump start on everyone else in terms of playtime and having a library of levels. I mean, the most downloaded people end up on the top of a "recommended" list. And if they are the only ones in the first few weeks that have levels out, their numbers are going to be artificially inflated.

PapaBear434

Actually, most, if not all, of the levels created by the Parson's students will be available at launch. It was on confirmed on the PS Blog. It will be under "Parson's Planet."

CaterinaCalvus

All of the Parsons levels will be in the final release.

[blog.us.playstation.com]

"...you'll be able to play all these levels once the game hits stores October 21."

Might I suggest you edit your lie of a blog post, Stu?

depward

That's pretty cold. But if they were to include some levels, how would they decide which? Number of hits? Number of thumbs up? If there's a stand out gem of a level, then it could make it.

We've gotta remember the games out at the end the month, and this was a beta. The lucky few who are making levels, should be happy they had the chance. Im jealous, but not bitter. Just excited at what seems like a golden reception from those who are currently in the beta..

jabbathesmut

Don't act like you're surprised to hear this.

Mister_Jack

MY littleBIGphilippines!!!!!! noooooooo!!!!!!!!!

rbee90

@QualityJeverage: Yea, all of those University levels will most likely become a level pack or something.

Ouren

Not surprising, especially since it was a beta and not a demo. Shouldn't have expected anything more, imo.

everybest

I'm pretty sure the Shadow of the Colossus one was the winner of a contest to have the level included in the final game, so I think it'll survive.

QualityJeverage

Noooooooooooooooooo! My precious levels will die!

KillerOnTheRoad

Thus you will all learn the pain of artistry, to build and create thousands of scrap before you've even thought of your true potential.

Psudonym

Aww....

You Are My Friend!

KHAAAAAAAAN

Ouren

@depward: It's untruthful but not with the intent in being so.

Đipic

@depward:

you missed the "type of deception" part of the definition. being mistaken is not deception. lying requires knowingly making an untruthful statement.

anyways, he made a mistake, don't be an ass about it, doesn't benefit anyone

anonymouskoward

@gojirah: "To the last I grapple with thee; from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee."

yanksfan1143

@Đipic:

"A lie (also called prevarication), is a type of deception in the form of an untruthful statement"

From the original post: "that none of the lovingly crafted beta levels will be importable into the finished game, not even that amazing Shadow Of The Colossus one the other day."

That's not an untruthful statement?

depward

@CaterinaCalvus:

I wonder if Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame will be there at that planet?

BallPtPenTheif

@depward: I suggest you look up the definition of a lie.

Đipic

@Ouren: "I've done far worse than kill you. I've hurt you. And I wish to go on hurting you. I shall leave you, as you left me..."

gojirah

When an individual makes a mistake on any news outlet, they should fix it. That last part of the post is untrue. I'm being an ass by saying it's untrue and asking for an edit?

Someone who doesn't read the comments has no idea that part of the blog post is untrue.

depward

Exactly. Like tears in the rain. Time to die.

ThaiGrocer

Major.

Fuck up.

outofreach

Bullshit.

They stated on the Official Playstation Blog that all the levels will carry over to the retail version.

TODAY in fact.

[blog.us.playstation.com]

read this part:

5) This version does not require a DNS redirect and levels created here will be available for consumers at launch of the full title.

____

This is worse then the day LBP was region locked :(

CockneyKaiser

@depward: Well, you called him a liar as if he knew what he posted was false and was intentionally deceiving us. It's great that you're pointing out a mistake, it's just the manner in which you're doing so that's unnecessary and truthfully a little perplexing.

Đipic

@Ouren:
agreeg

sunpop

@____: I already posted that and it's not all BS. The author of this article is correct. He simply left out some important information.

The missing information states that the levels being created in the beta currently being released will be compatible with the full game. All the previous betas will not be compatible. Reason being, this beta is based on the full version of the product and the others aren't.

Nkosi868

I'm tempted to say something about the wording of "knocked up a good-looking level," but I honestly can't think of anything. Just.. weird.

FreakyFavabean

It is a shame if true, but exactly the reason i am delaying my project.
no problem. I am too grateful i get a chance to play the game early.

SotC for real!
[www.eurogamer.net]

Accordion

@Ouren:
It's confirmed, actually. There's going to be a Parsons section of the planet from day one where players can go, play, and download the Parsons levels.

Archaotic

You know why this sucks? I spent 10 hours making a level with a full thermometer. The Human Body one if anyone knows what I'm talking about...

Wonderful to know I have to make it all over again! :D :/

Ryuk

Considering how many rocket-car (ZOMG ROCKETS!) and bland broken levels there are in the beta, I'm pretty happy about it. Of course, as soon as the game hits retail I'm sure it'll be another month of rocket cars and bland broken levels.

Seriously guys, enough with the rocket cars already.

On the flipside of that, there have been some pretty boss, if unrefined, levels in there. I've only published two so far since I like to bug-test the crap out of them. PSNID is Half-Jack if anyone wants to hit me up.

Benzak

GOOD!

I won't be flooded with crappy beta levels on release day.

Rybo5000

I don't have to worry since i wasn't able to get any of the beta keys given out so far.

kng3025

this of course contridicts the SCEA PR guy who stated this on the PS blog

"
4) If you have previously redeemed a LBP voucher code, you must delete any old LBP data (along with save data and game data) and download this version
(go to Download History and redownload the new code).

5) This version does not require a DNS redirect and levels created here will be available for consumers at launch of the full title.
"

FP Bleentastic has cake

@Nkosi868:

i just read the blog again and you are correct, still it's stupid to just "forget" to mention it in the original story, which would turn it into "GOOD NEWS NORTH AMERICA". but that version will not generate as much hits, and we know how much Kotaku puts them hits above integrity :P

Jinfash

I'm still waiting for Kotaku to update this story with what the official blog had to say about the current levels existing in the final level... you know, to not tarnish their "integrity". i don't think it can take another hit ;)

Jinfash