How to Make BETTER Levels in SUPER MARIO MAKER - Level Design Tips

[@lucashimself_]

"Exploring all kinds of concepts and ideas." *FUC-*

[@thatcallofdutygamer2823]

I am so hyped for SMM2. I played a lot of SMM but I really want to make better quality levels in SMM2, and I can't wait to start.

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Neither can I!

[@FishyFace]

I’ve been watching a ton of level design videos to get ready for super Mario maker 2 because I’m hyped and can’t wait to make some great levels, I literally preordered it 3 days after reveal, also these are some great tips!

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I've also been watching tons of Level Design videos in preparation for the new game. I'm super excited! Thanks for the feedback as well!

[@Natoursofcourse]

It wasn't preorderable til 3 days ago.

[@TobiasBergdorf]

@@Natoursofcourse Physical pre-orders were available right after the announcement trailer, but the digital pre-order came alongside the direct.

[@ms046]

Same! I'm pre-ordering digitally tomorrow!

[@FishyFace]

@@ms046 Nice!

[@mr.hairlinelastname8482]

I just can't wait for MM2! Especially the Rising Water/Lava, On/Off Blocks, and the new themes! Also multiplayer but that's not 100% confirmed yet

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I'm so excited too! That's why I'm making so many videos about it, I have a lot to talk about.

[@drummerboy0620]

I think it’s safe to say that it will happen. Consider it confirmed if they don’t specifically say it isn’t. What else could that button be?

[@tristanssillyscience3736]

On the website it said that additional consoles, games, and/or controllers for multiplayer mode. Edit : I checked again, and they removed it from the website, so don't bother checking.

[@menemy4700]

I only have a NS (No WiiU) and I can't wait to meet the SMM2! I'm so excited that I even have drawn the world map to make every level I would design make more sense. I also learnt a lot of Mario level design skill for this moment. I'm speechless with excitement and hope!!!

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I am on your level of excitement and I actually had a Wii U! This game is going to be huge! Glad you liked the video.

[@menemy4700]

​@@TobiasBergdorf I actually admire a WiiU. now that SMM will be on NS, I expect a remasterd 3D world on NS.

[@tristanfrankieellis8991]

The thing I am looking forward to is implementing the ON/OFF Switches in very creative ways. They have many uses and can be used in so many different ways. I also wanted to make a series of levels that involve spin-jumps. Using the same theme for different levels in this series would definitely help. For example: one of my levels introduces spinning on spineys, having different methods like maybe them on tracks, jumping over spikes while spinning on a walking spiney, etc, and periodically placing checkpoints after each hurdle. Then the next level would be pirahna plants. Then the next level would be bomb-ombs. And for the last level have some sort of boss level implementing you to spin jump and survive, then face a boss after the survival round (of course there will be a checkpoint after the survival round.) If you guys like this idea, I will ensure myself to make it for you all, and also try to include as much of the new concepts from SMM2. Let me ask though: Which super mario theme should I use? -Super Mario World -New Super Mario Bros Wii -Super Mario 3D World (if they implement spin jumps, which I think they do) Give me some suggestions!!

[@ThreeBeeHDb]

*How this guy uses ON/OFF switches:* (implements it in various creative and innovative ways) *How a kid uses ON/OFF switches:* you know what this level needs... an ON/OFF switch at the beginning with ON/OFF blocks blocking the end so its a 50-50 chance they go through my hot garbage only to find the exit blocked off because they either did or did not hit the ON/OFF switch!

[@drming8581]

Who else wants to know how to make better levels without having the game?

[@PFGFrankly]

Graph Paper it

[@Local_Koopa]

Sketch your mario levels on paper and use IMAGINATION to play it.

[@PFGFrankly]

@@Local_Koopa that what i said.

[@PFGFrankly]

@@Local_Koopa and want something hungry goomba

[@Local_Koopa]

@@PFGFrankly Whoopsies, I aint notice.

[@bdthree]

I spy an X=9 in the thumbnail.

[@milesmonaco2625]

How to make a level I would like : make a kaizo level about jumping between fire clown cars while shooting fire at things but you can't move and eventually you get items like shells or a fire flower for the and then for the next section have it so the auto scroll is going to fast for the clown cars so you have to keep jumping in between while doing tricks like midair spring or p switch jumps, yumps shell jumps or yoshi catches and yes my wii u is broken and I wanna get it fixed before smm2. Anyways something like that not putting random stuff everywhere with predictable "trolls" and uploading it.

[@candykatkittylichiousisthebomb]

Its nice and refreshing to see a "how to make a good level" video that *isn't* just a rant on auto levels or genres op specifically just doesn't like and then concludes with "just make it fun please". Instead, this video gives great advice for all levels and kinds of players and doesn't focus on "make it fun" for too long. (While it is an important point, it's too vague to inflate to your number one piece of advice.) I also love the calm narration and great level examples you provided in this video.

[@candykatkittylichiousisthebomb]

Also-how did you do that thing where you stand on boos?

[@LongDanzi]

Yo, thanks for these videos. Maybe my levels will suck a little less now ^^

[@SynthGirl64]

is your channel new? This is some of the most well put together SMM content I've seen, and you easily deserve 100 times as many subscribers. I'm excited for the new SMM and I don't even have a Switch. ( nor will I own one for probably a good couple years to come.) Just because Super Mario Maker was a masterpiece and it was a shame it released exclusively on WiiU, apart from the 3DS port.

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Thank you! My channel isn't entirely new, but I've started putting more effort into making regular content this year. I agree that Mario Maker is one of the best games out there and didn't get it's deserved popularity being on the WiiU. The switch will certainly do it justice.

[@RamboBaggings]

That transition at the end was sick man. Loved it.

[@invalidfiles_]

I hope there will be a shop in SMM2 Where you could buy power-ups and store them in some sort of inventory and you could use them between levels. To avoid breaking the game though, Some levels could restrict that.

[@TobiasBergdorf]

That's a good idea! I've thought of a shop to use coins in but have never considered that you could buy items to use in-game. That would be pretty interesting!

[@invalidfiles_]

@@TobiasBergdorf Maybe you would only get the ratio of coins in a level. 50/200 coins in a level would give you 25 coins.Or maybe STAR COINS could be the currency.It would add SO MUCH replay value!

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I agree, anything to make coins/star coins actually have value. By the way, I'd suggest editing your comment to put a space in between currency and it. KZbin thought it was a website and held your comment for review. Just a heads up!

[@damarihanson3876]

TwinLeaf Or if there is no star coins in a level, you can automatically get star coins upon completion

[@mom0367]

Levels could need to be approved by Nintendo for the coins to count

[@izasira]

I’ve just realized “the *FUN*damental. Too many puns.

[@JoelTheParrot]

my first level's prolly gonna be a nighttime ice level cuz i like that aesthetic. hopefully sliding has some interesting properties with enemies that i can put to use.

[@mistybolt8223]

You look like Brian David Gilbert. Take that as a compliment

[@someoneunknown6553]

Also, I hate ugly levels. Decoration can't be THAT hard can it?

[@TobiasBergdorf]

It isn't, but some people don't realize how much it helps. I'll be making a full decoration guide once SMM2 comes out.

[@sliccoj8369]

Can u make a video on how to make a good 1-1 styled level? I don’t understand how to create challenges, themes and breathing sections when the difficulty and complexity has to be very low

[@trust5227]

You need 1000's of more subs, at the least 100,000.

[@masterincredible1427]

I’m curious about the physics with water levels. It seems it’s limited to one giant level-long string of water with the option of rising or not. It also is seen only in forest themes so far. But how about dropping items on the surface for floating.... my first mission will be to try to make a boat. I hope it’s possible

[@SpikeTheDankMeme]

wow soo good how do you only have 800 subs?

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Thanks, I appreciate it. And I've only just started uploading regularly this year so I'm very lucky to have the amount of subscribers as I do.

[@carldoska4302]

0:50 It's interesting how you actually showed a good level as an bad example xD it's just hard not bad. Balloon is a very talented maker C;

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I had no idea, I was just going through super expert finding clips to use for the video.

[@carldoska4302]

@@TobiasBergdorf yeah I mean I noticed anyways threw the video that you're not one of these guys who think a level is automatically bad when it's hard but thx for the answer didn't expect that :D

[@Jack-uj2tt]

This is satisfactory, though it could still use a little shall I say salt sprinkle of expression. Though, amazing video, nice job buddy

[@MintOreos]

My idea for a level would be where the player would have to carry a dry bones shell through a series of challenges and then use the shell to cross a huge gap of lava at the end of the level.

[@ThreeBeeHDb]

How would the player know to carry the dry bones shell to the end instead of hopping in or leaving it behind?

[@SC-lo5jd]

How do you find good levels while playing?

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I prefer to find my levels online, so I know they are good quality. The Mario Maker subreddit has some good levels posted there regularly. Other than that, sorting by top starred levels or following level creators you like.

[@The_NSeven]

Damn that outro is amazing

[@bobsponge6062]

I already know my first level will utilize those on/off conveyor belts.

[@portablerefrigerator4902]

Level design is my life blood so when I see someone show off their trash level I am forced to execute them.

[@PFGFrankly]

4:04 when I was making world 1-tower u play in the liverstream. There was suppose to be a checkpoint in the start of the sub area. But took it out because. Of red coin for me to uploaded. So that's why that part was hard

[@PFGFrankly]

Future people. Today's live stream of 5/24/2019

[@PamelaKivi]

I'm not whistling I'm going to make a evil Wicked waffle that will kill you when you play it

[@ThreeBeeHDb]

Oh no! The waffle is r̶u̶i̶n̶e̶d̶ taken! But what if... I were to make it an evil wicked waffle that killed you in funny and creative ways? Delightfully devilish, ThreeBee!

[@joevids6677]

I'm pretty sure all those bad qualities match to a troll level

[@gasternecross]

i love troll levels

[@briceschiele6955]

Pre ordered it

[@catowong1387]

Pay a visit to SMBX

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I'm very familiar with SMBX, but Mario Maker is more accessible and has a larger player base.

[@chanceneck8072]

Your nickname is "Tobias Bergdorf", yet your accent sounds AMAZING!!!! I'm subbed to a channel, named "Ceave Gaming", yet his accent.. sounds HORRENDOUS!!! SUBBED!!....

[@Hemaaatite]

QUESTION : How do I know if people are having FUN in my levels?

[@shmancy1259]

Time to make a troll level!

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Thanks Obama.

[@shmancy1259]

It’s my duty to America...

[@wannaspritecranberry9168]

The 3rd point is the best one

[@uncertifiedloaf]

is there a way to double like vids? this one is so helpful!!

[@lamegamertime]

Pretty sure they're usually of ill intent, or made intentionally hard.

[@bitesized4503]

So many people prefer playing levels, I’m the opposite, I don’t get it

[@willrox15]

HYPE

[@TobiasBergdorf]

H Y P E

[@noahhathaway5065]

*H Y P E*

[@dexter23617]

SMM was amazing, and I hope we don’t see too much complete trash on it. 3D world can help.

[@otesunki]

X=my god Y=what the hell CP=number of brain cells a carrot has

[@FireWithADotInFrontOfTheName]

FUN is FUNdamental

[@KiraGoro]

Welp, i find funny some troll levels xd

[@michaelminton5462]

so why does dying and respawning at a checkpoint get rid of the pink key coins you have already collected? the point of a checkpoint is to not lose all your progress yet this erases all of your progress and limits what you can do with them. this entirely defeats the purpose of a checkpoint and the premise of the game itself. seems completely asinine to me. is there a way around this?

[@jorasoli1]

5:21 what about beating U break the hardest level in Mario maker

[@AlgyCuber]

"troll levels are bad" - tobias bergdorf

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I disagree, troll levels have become some of the most exciting and inventive stages to come out of this last year of Mario Maker. But these are levels that are designed to surprise the player and subvert their expectations, not to frustrate them or kill them over and over.

[@AlgyCuber]

i agree with you but you said punishing players is bad in the video and most troll levels punish you for waiting, not waiting, doing stuff, etc, i love troll levels, i don't have mario maker though, i think i'm gonna get it on the switch version later bec i just got a switch

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Punishing players for things that they can't control is bad. Obviously there has to some sort of punishment because it's a video game. My point was instead of thinking "how should I punish the player for doing this wrong" you should try to reward the player for doing something correctly.

[@AlgyCuber]

troll levels are just punishing players as an unexpectation and that's bec they're doing something wrong

[@TobiasBergdorf]

I feel like you're misunderstanding me. There's going to be punishment and reward systems in every level, that's just how video games work. What I'm talking about is avoiding punishment for things that were out of control of the player, such as pick a door or making your jump pixel perfect.

[@appleburger285]

he didn't include music levels

[@efrenaguayo4109]

0:33 part I want to skip

[@goodgoomba]

The WiiU will be officially dead in June. Mario Maker? Mario Maker 2. 3D World? Mario Maker 2. Mario Party 10..? Well, let’s just say that no one’s going to be missing that.

[@TobiasBergdorf]

We got Super Mario Party on switch anyway so yeah, pretty much dead. At least until we get Pikmin on switch.

[@babunking7401]

(Everyone exept me

[@BeretBay]

Smash, Mario Kart, Mario Bros., Yeah, I regret getting my Wii U recently. I ended up getting a switch last November anyways.

[@murpyh4002]

Mario Party Maker 2.

[@thatscrazybro4207]

"Concepts and ideas" *writes fuck*

[@RighteousRyan]

i saw x=9 ;)

[@ernthenerd3110]

How do I design good level without intent to share it

[@TobiasBergdorf]

Make whatever you would have fun playing!

[@noobyplays3981]

what if a level is passionately made, but is also a frustrating, mind numbing, bottom of the barrel, and a shitpile set on fire?

[@MoeAndTekila]

0:44 * Pause * *F U C K*

[@butterdoesfly]

0:44

[@thedancingalien7766]

Us aliens play this

[@Xydoxx]

Badword the F word

[@threeguysandagameyt3967]

H Y P E

[@TobySullivan]

Yeet

[@nathanx5906]

Hi

[@nathanx5906]

Wait

[@nathanx5906]

I can reply to a reply

[@nathanx5906]

And make a black hole

[@nathanx5906]

Bro

[@nathanx5906]

How

[@Dxm612]

I saw you almost write the f word

[@ernthenerd3110]

Domenico The Mc lol

[@circuit10]

It starts at 1:48

[@ebgurif]

Where are you hiding?

[@bwstreams5632]

0:44 f**k

[@nouche]

Kill hype. It's bad for you. Seriously.

[@KiraGoro]

Welp, i find funny some troll levels xd

[@efrenaguayo4109]

1:44