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There have been many great resources for scripting, but I feel that it helps to learn scripting in a more interactive environment where you can see scripts running in real-time and be given visual examples in-game. For a long time, PJBottomz's scripting tutorial levels have stuck with me as an excellent example of that, but it is a bit out of date and doesn't include anything about how to use internal scripting or more advanced scripting techniques such as those found in Vungeon, Vespera Scientifica, Abort 2, etc.

I wanted to see if there is anybody who wants to learn more about internal scripting or who wants to start creating in v2.4. 

If you also have any other feedback about what you'd want in the tutorial, that would be greatly appreciated! 

I tested the level out and overall I like it a lot.
This can be a good starting blueprint for creating a level that you know is going to utilize timers with do-loops

I know the level's in beta and that you're going to be updating it, I just want to let you know some bugs that you may or may not know about. The tsetup10 script uses the wrong flags, so trying to use this script to set the timer won't work. It would be nice if there was some ground to stand on for the other rooms, and also placing down some scripts for an example so people can see it in Ved would be nice! Additionally, people who are disabling screen effects (like me) actually won't be able to see the flash so including a playef(9) would be great!

If you're okay with it, I'd love to help you out on this. I think VVVVVV is lacking a lot of resources for people who wish to learn more about internal scripting and I think creating a level focused around that would be a huge help to newcomers wishing to create a level that utilizes more complicated scripting.

You know the level is good when a level gets 2nd place in a team contest while still essentially being done solo. I think the story and the gameplay are terrific! This is one of my favorite levels I've played in recent memory. It features many musical challenges of varying difficulties, some more challenging gameplay later on, and an optional musical challenge at the end that's difficult for even the most skilled players! The level features lots of good music and surprisingly detailed decoration for having no custom graphics! I'm surprised by how much charm there is sprinkled throughout the level. Overall, I recommend this level to anyone looking for an emotional story and unique gameplay!

This level was a team effort and was created by Joshua and I for the 2022 Team Contest on the VVVVVV Discord!

To play this level, simply download the .zip file linked below and put it into the folder below - do NOT unzip it!

Windows: Documents/VVVVVV/levels
Linux: ~/.local/share/VVVVVV/levels

Plot:
Vespera Scientifica takes place after the events of the main game. You and Victoria are working overtime on building an Artificial Dimension in the secret lab. While testing, the artificial dimension collapses and you and Victoria are accidentally transported into another dimension! Fragments of the secret lab have been merged in the new dimension, causing unintended destruction! It is up to you to recover the data from the secret lab, find a way back to dimension VVVVVV, and figure out what mysteries lie unsolved within the planet's ruins.

Screenshots:





Features:

• Custom graphics/audio
• Metroidvania style of gameplay, progression through the majority of the game is not linear.
• Unique gameplay mechanics
• An overarching story
• Some easter eggs
• And More!

Version History:

v1.1: Vespera_Scientifica_v1.1.zip

• Overall decoration and dialogue polish
• Additional crewmate interactions
• Lots of bug fixes

v1.0.1: Vespera_Scientifica_v1.0.1.zip

• Fixes a major bug where the level could potentially become unbeatable.
• Changed a room to prevent clipping through the ground.

v1.0: Vespera_Scientifica_v1.0.zip

• Original Contest Entry