Zeepkist News

Patch 72:

- Various fixes to leaderboard rendering
- Various fixes to bad word filter not getting applied

Patch 71:

- awarded event cosmetics
- on the end screen the "x/y checkpoints" text will now be red if you don't get enough checkpoints


Zeepkist Demo Patch 2:

- Updated Rewired, more controllers should now be supported
- Updated the LOD system, which should give better performance
- Fixed two glider skips
- Fixed anti-aliasing being broken
- Changed the text on a sign which explains what arms up does

Patch 70:

- awarded event cosmetics
- added 12 new primitive blocks: Beams and connectors with conveniently placed pivots
- added parking block as gatetype to blocks 2285 and 2286

[h3]THEME: Beginner[/h3]

Build a beginner-friendly level! Create a level that is easy complete - perfect for new Zeepkisters to enjoy!!

There should be no difficult speedchecks or mechanics that require advanced skills.

Avoid difficult speed checks on your level by adding insurance boosters to ensure players will be at the minimum speed needed for a track section.

This theme has a reduced maximum author time of 50 seconds.

Looking for ideas? How about creating what you think would be EZ-07 in the Adventure Mode; a level with twisting elevation changes like EZ-06; or create a track that teaches a mechanic to players (e.g wall riding, "Arms Up" or a change block gate etc)

[h3]DEADLINE[/h3]

• Your track should be complete and submitted by Sunday, 9th February 2025 at 18:00 GMT
• Submissions will be combined into a single workshop item after the deadline above
  

[h3]SUBMISSION RULES[/h3]

1. You can only submit one level (you can modify or replace your submission as much as you like until the deadline)
   
2. Level collaborations are permitted (Maximum of 3 players per level. This counts as a level submission for each individual creator. Please name/mention collaborators when submitting)
   
3. Level author name MUST contain the submitters' Steam (or Discord) username
   
4. The name of the level MUST start with "ZSL - " (e.g "ZSL - My Level")
   

[h3]THEME RULES[/h3]

1. No hard mechanics, speedchecks or blind jumps (you don't know where the track goes until after you've already jumped)
   
2. Easy mechanics and signposted jumps are welcomed!!
   

[h3]LEVEL RULES[/h3]

1. Scaling track pieces is permitted
   
2. Level MUST follow any theme requirements set above
   
3. Level MUST be under 4000 blocks
4. Level MUST have an author time above 20 seconds
5. Level MUST have an author time under 50 seconds
6. Level MUST have at least 2 checkpoints. Consider adding additional checkpoints for split timing or where it would prevent a cut, as cuts do not make for good tournament tracks!
   
7. Level MUST NOT have risky or hidden finishes/shortcuts (e.g blind shortcuts or using no-collision/invisible/logic blocks to hide a secret path that is NOT the intended route)
   

[h3]HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LEVEL[/h3]

1. Join our Official Discord server
2. Upload the level to the Steam Workshop
   
3. Link the workshop item in the theme's thread in #level-submissions
   
   Don't have Discord? You can submit your entry by linking your workshop item in the comments section of this announcement post!
   

[h3]WINNERS & PRIZES[/h3]

• Up to 15 of the submitted levels will be used for the next Zeepkist Super League event
  
• The community will vote on their favourite maps from the theme once submissions close
  
• Top 4 in the community votes for Best Decor and Best Track Layout will each win a special soapbox cosmetic in-game. Discord users will also get a `Level Contest Winner` role and 3,000 chat EXP in our Discord server.
  

[h3]BANNER CONTEST[/h3]
We're also hosting a themed banner contest for our Discord server banner image where you can win a special paintbrush soapbox!!

The theme is Adventure Mode and ends at the same time as this level contest!! View the banner contest event details on Discord

- Akane

View the event on Zeepkist's Official Discord server!

[h2]When is the Super League tournament?[/h2]

[h3]Timeslot 1 (2 Rooms, 128 player capacity, Hosted by Akane)[/h3]

• Sunday 26th January at 11:00 PT
  
• Sunday 26th January at 14:00 ET
  
• Sunday 26th January at 18:00 GMT
  
• Sunday 26th January at 19:00 CET
  

[h3]Timeslot 2 (1 Room, 64 player capacity, Hosted by Kernkob)[/h3]

• Sunday 26th January at 19:00 PT
  
• Sunday 26th January at 22:00 ET
  
• Monday 27th January at 03:00 GMT
  
• Monday 27th January at 04:00 CET
  

[h2]Super League Details[/h2]

We will be competing on 15 of the 28 level submissions from the level contest held earlier this month. You can checkout all submissions on the Steam Workshop below!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3406478643

The rooms will open around 10 minutes before the event starts and is scheduled to last around 2 hours (7 minutes per level) with a rest period half way through. The first timed level will begin on the hour (~10 minutes after rooms open)

The leaderboards in all rooms will be tracked and will be combined into a single overall leaderboard post-event on zeepki.st/super-league!

The combined top 6 with the most points will receive a special soapbox IN-GAME, a Discord role and 3,000 chat EXP in our Discord server!



[h2]Who can join?[/h2]

The Super League is open to all! Open Zeepkist and hop in to one of the Super League rooms hosted by Akane (Timeslot 1) or Kernkob (Timeslot 2). Rooms are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Look out for the following rooms hosted by us:

• Zeepkist Super League: Rollercoaster
  

[h2]What tracks are we racing on?[/h2]

The 15 tracks we're racing on have been picked out by our judges.

They are:

• Along for the Ride by Lexer
  
• Flight of Demons by lokja
  
• Enter The Grid by mori_cinis
  
• Tengu Temple by Mortishade
  
• The Trans-cidental Expedition by ttv/Lilly the Bun + L3mmy
  
• Wood cove by rtyyyyb + Northwind
  
• Cloud Coaster by ferinine
  
• Twin Peaks Express by johnbananablue
  
• [BREAK TIME: ROLLERCOASTER EDITION]
  
• Gold Mine by Diabler
  
• Offseason Visit by Linzi - Maki - St Nic
  
• RC Firebird by Tigerplaysonpc + OfMany
  
• Blue Typhoon by Codewalt
  
• Timber Ridge by Shadynook
  
• Incredible Zulk by Toothygaming + Tanaka
  
• Roller Rush by Maxie12 + Hate Hater
  

Download the level playlist at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hO7JBPmZ4HbiALMMWvGi3lF_AgEO3TMF/view?usp=drive_link

Save the downloaded playlist in "%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Zeepkist\Playlists" and load it inside an Online room!



[h2]Vote for the Best Layout & Best Track Décor[/h2]

Voting is now open! The top 4 levels with the best layout and the top 4 levels with the best decoration will earn their creators the Season 5 & 6 level contest soapbox cosmetic!

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE

- Akane