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Geometry Dash Skill Tester Update: Speed Portals, Inverted Trials, and Bug Fixes
This video is about the update to the "Skill Tester" level in Geometry Dash. The creator adds speed portals, tests with the inverted ship, and fixes bugs based on player feedback. He also explains how the level works and shows the improvements made to the user interface and the accuracy of the tests.
1. 📈 The Unexpected Success of the Skill Tester and the Need for an Update
- ✅ The "Skill Tester" level became the most popular despite being in beta (0.5).
- ✅ It reached over 100,000 likes and millions of downloads.
- ⚠️ The level has errors and needs improvements, including mini-wave tests, different speeds, and an error indicator.
00:00 - 00:18
1. 📈 The Unexpected Success of the Skill Tester and the Need for an Update
- ✅ The "Skill Tester" level became the most popular despite being in beta (0.5).
- ✅ It reached over 100,000 likes and millions of downloads.
- ⚠️ The level has errors and needs improvements, including mini-wave tests, different speeds, and an error indicator.
00:19 - 02:47
2. ⚙️ Level Mechanics and the Implementation of the Error Indicator
- ✅ The level qualifies the player by reducing the score when touching invisible boxes around the obstacles.
- ✅ An error indicator is implemented that appears when touching one of these boxes, visually showing the errors made.
- ✅ "Frame perfect" counters and combined sound effects are added for the UFO and robot modes, improving the gaming experience.
02:51 - 04:08
3. 🚀 Integration of Speed Portals and Initial Challenges
- ✅ Speed portals are added that allow the player to select the speed before starting the test.
- ⚠️ Initially, the integration of speed portals causes problems with the calculation of errors in the wave test, requiring a review of the level's logic.
- ✅ After adjustments, it is possible to successfully change the speed in the wave test.
04:10 - 05:50
4. 🔄 Tests with the Inverted Ship and Unexpected Difficulties
- ✅ The option to play with the inverted ship is introduced, adding a new level of challenge.
- ⚠️ The physics of the inverted ship turns out to be unexpectedly difficult, generating reactions of surprise among the testers.
- ⚠️ Bugs are identified that allow skipping sections of the level.
05:52 - 07:30
5. 🛠️ Adjustments to the Difficulty of the Ship, Detailed Statistics, and User Interface Design
- ✅ Adjustments are made to make the control of the ship more precise.
- ✅ A system is implemented to show detailed statistics of each attempt, including the speed and gravity used.
- ✅ A clean user interface and a pop-up are designed to show all the player's statistics, including the best score in each mode and speed.
07:31 - 08:02
6. 🤔 Considerations on Inverted Tests and the Mini Wave
- 🤔 It is discussed whether it makes sense to add inverted tests for the ball and the spider, since these modes change gravity with each input.
- ✅ The inclusion of a mini wave test is considered, since its behavior is different from that of the normal wave.
08:03 - 10:29
7. 📊 Calculation of Averages and the Accuracy of the Wave
- ✅ The average of the scores at the default speed is calculated and a star is shown in the best score of each mode.
- ⚠️ It is identified that the wave test is not accurate.
- 🛠️ Time is spent finding a new way to count the errors in the wave, adjusting the duration of the key frame to improve accuracy.
10:30 - 11:42
8. ✨ Visual Improvements in the Wave: Elimination of the Trail and the White Dot
- ✅ The dot that follows the player in the wave is hidden for a cleaner visualization.
- ✅ The wave trail is removed, improving visibility and clarity of the game.
11:43 - 13:43
9. 🐛 Correction of Common Errors and the Reset Function
- ✅ The error that prevented restarting the level without losing progress is corrected.
- ✅ A section of the level that was considered too difficult is nerfed.
- ✅ The problem that caused the level to break when restarting is solved, allowing players to restart without losing their progress.
13:44 - 15:01
10. 🕷️ Correction of Errors in the Calculation of the Spider and Acknowledgments
- 🐛 The calculation of the spider's score, which gave incorrect results, is corrected.
- ✅ The testers and the community are thanked for their support of the level.
- 🚀 It is announced that the update will be available soon, once the required percentage of subscribers is reached.