Moving Out Monday #25 – Showcase: Poolside Pad
Hey Movers!
Last week we looked at The Hoop House but this week we’re shining our spotlight on the Poolside Pad!
Our designers really wanted to encourage players to hone their throwing and catching skills, but how best to do that? I’m glad you asked! The logically creative solution is to put a pool in the way, of course!
This liquid body of sweet blue water gave the players a real shortcut, but one that required a level of skill we wanted the players to develop. With long and convoluted pathing when avoiding that throw/catch mechanic... well, NOT throwing objects actually hinders your progress. Oh, you level designers!
To really upskill the player, we added a whole bunch of fragile items to the level, making teamwork almost a requirement for success.
Lastly, we added an extra level of hidden fun. The pool is JUST wide enough that you can brazenly jump across when you use a moveable as a ramp. So throw down a fridge or cantilever a bed over the pool’s edge to use it as a launching pad to fly, baby. FLY!
If you haven’t given the Poolside Pad it’s day in the sun, why not dive right into the deep end? Let us know in the comments below if you’ve used a movable to rocket launch yourself through the air and if so, tell us just how it felt to take that air!
Until next time,
Team SMG, Moving Out!
Last week we looked at The Hoop House but this week we’re shining our spotlight on the Poolside Pad!
Our designers really wanted to encourage players to hone their throwing and catching skills, but how best to do that? I’m glad you asked! The logically creative solution is to put a pool in the way, of course!
This liquid body of sweet blue water gave the players a real shortcut, but one that required a level of skill we wanted the players to develop. With long and convoluted pathing when avoiding that throw/catch mechanic... well, NOT throwing objects actually hinders your progress. Oh, you level designers!
To really upskill the player, we added a whole bunch of fragile items to the level, making teamwork almost a requirement for success.
Lastly, we added an extra level of hidden fun. The pool is JUST wide enough that you can brazenly jump across when you use a moveable as a ramp. So throw down a fridge or cantilever a bed over the pool’s edge to use it as a launching pad to fly, baby. FLY!
If you haven’t given the Poolside Pad it’s day in the sun, why not dive right into the deep end? Let us know in the comments below if you’ve used a movable to rocket launch yourself through the air and if so, tell us just how it felt to take that air!
Until next time,
Team SMG, Moving Out!