It seems like a good idea...but there are a few questions I want answered.
1: Is there a way to add a combat system to the mix? (Health bar and attacks.)
2: Is there a way to add scripted events? (like for example an explosion.)
3: Is there a way to change the available music? (even thought thats probably going to be obvious.)
If theres a yes on all 3, then we really have come opportunities
Actually, I don't think any of those are bad ideas. I think the concept behind the game would certainly justify offering that kind of flexibility. In fact, it seems like the sort of thing they could just keep adding features to if they wanted, and more flexibility in creating gameplay experiences could certainly extend it's life indefinitely. At the very least, expanding the concept into other genres would be a great idea. This is hands down the coolest thing I've seen in a long time, and more next-gen than any other game I've seen lately.
A. A massive hike in filesize, just so Linkin Park plays over the 'harrdcore runin frum explojuns' doesn't seem like a great thing to me.
Most people have a terrible taste in music and I'd quite like it if it wasn't forced on me.
B. Having to open up a scripting console would completely break the flow of the multiplayer co-operative stage building gameplay they showed. Not to mention that a console game is just the wrong place to do that, and it would give you invisible elements to your level that would make everything alot more confusing.
I also cannot think of a single instance in which scripted events would add to the game.
C. You have to make this as idiot proof as possible, because 90% of people are idiots that have to be kept on path.
I already think the ability to load stickers from the harddrive to place in your level, or even while playing the game is an incredibly stupid idea, as is pretty much guarantees that every stage is going to be covered in Goatse/tub girl
Hopefully the filtering system will stop the internet from ruining this game.
Word/s.
Who says other peoples music would have to be forced on you? I would imagine that letting you play tracks from your harddrive just for you to listen to instead of the ingame stuff wouldn't be that hard. Not saying they'd do it, but it wouldn't be a bad idea, and is something that could be pretty simple for players to use.
Those little guys are SO CUTE.
I want this, but I feel like I'd be too lazy to make my own. ;D
Yes.
Because the PS3 is entirely the right place to model, texture, animate and script Godzilla destroying a city?
How does that even fit in with the tiny backyard theme?
And... you're just completely missing the point. Text and voices? If you actually want to make your own game, there are plently of ways of going about it. However ,this is about making your own level, with the possibilites coming from the built in physics of the game itself.
Honestly I would give one ingeniously conceived physics based contraption over a thousand 'awesome story based epic level with boss fights and robots and explosions and animated backgrounds!!'.
Sounds like what you really want is Flash.
Also, assuming developers who weren't involved in making the game are producing levels, I'm actually really interested in seeing the difference between the top end user created content, and the developer stuff on a level playing field.
As in, are the developers really just talentless hacks with funding, or do they really have amazing skills that a dedicated non-industry level designer lacks?
Word/s.
I think it's been confermerd that you can put in your own music.
Also, I found out that it will be avaibal on the PSN at first, and later on disc, along with the best levels.
I LIVE!!!!! AGAIN!
Doesn't seem that great to me.