WHAT'S A CREATOR ENTRANCE?
A creator entrance is a normal checkpoint. The special thing about it though is that you will spawn from it when you enter CREATE MODE, and NOT spawn from it in play-mode.
And how is this usefull? ,you might ask?
Well, imagine you're creating a big epic level. In the very start you have a EPIC cutscene followed by some real great solid platforming that reaches to the other side of the level.
Now you might have showed your dear level to a friend and decides to enter create mode.
BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ENTER?
The cutscene instantly activates and you'll be forced to rewind. Then once you're done with that you'll have to travel ALLLLL the way to the right to where you're creating right now!
These might be small issues compared to other way more evil stuff in create mode, but once you got your creator entrance up and running you'll be burying me in thanks for the saved time, trust me!
KAY, SO HOW DO I SET IT UP?
This is Really simple and once you know the way you'll be able to set one up in no time at all. Here goes!
STEP ONE.
So, here is our little level where we want to install a entrance.
The first thing we do is to delete ALL of the checkpoints.
BAM! Gone!
STEP TWO.
The next step is to place a ordinary every-day checkpoint anywhere in the level. This will serve as our Creator entrance!
STEP THREE.
Now all you have to do is to ENTER PLAYMODE and then GO BACK TO CREATE.
Look at me! I'm in play-mode!
STEP FOUR.
Done! Feel free to replace all of the checkpoints again, you will now enter through the checkpoint you placed in the air when you spawn in create mode, and through the normal entrance checkpoint when spawning in play mode!
STEP FIVE.
Well technically you're all good to go now, but what's the point of having a creator entrance when you don't even know it's a creator entrance? Time to decorate your entrance!
Be creative with your entrances! You will be spending ALOT of time in your level, then why not make it a bit cosy? Here's a few nice (and less nice) examples!
If you're in a hurry this could do..
But why stop there? check this Cardboard-style entrance out!
If you have a level that's played in the nature, why not ahve a nature-themed entrance? (try making one that don't look like crap though, see above as a warning example.
A factory-kinda themed one. Pretty stylish don'tsha think?
If you're feeling like boosting yourself you can always have a hot girl welcome you! If you add a LAND sign you can also tell newcomers some rules of the level by using speechbubbles.. Like asking them not to land or say the word "basketbollsbajs".
RIGHTY! That's all really, here's a short list on how to install one:
1. Delete all checkys
2. Place normal checky.
3. Enter play, go back to create.
4. Done!
Happy gadding!
Thanks so much!
