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Candy Future

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Author da_man894
Tags author:da_man894 featured playable race rated
Created 2008-09-16
Last Modified 2008-09-16
Rating
4
by 34 people.
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Description ded to DDRave for the fastest agd on Nightmares of the sun [nmaps.net]

This map was featured on 2010-06-21

In relation to races, ‘generic’ has become a word that means ‘uninventive, boring, waiti’veseenthisraceabazilliontimes’. However, I think that’s the wrong approach. Why can’t generic be great? Surely, if anything is done well enough, it can become great, generic or not.

I believe Candy Future by da_man894 [nmaps.net] proves that point precisely. The flow, although generic, is some of the smoothest ever made. The route intertwines with itself countless times, and never feels crowded. The aesthetics are brilliant and immersive, and the enemies combine flawlessly with the map to create an enchanting atmosphere.

Generic, some would say. Brilliant is what I say. — _destiny^-

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agd
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I....

I'm in love with those tiles <3

About time...probably my favorite Da_Man race :)

Nice feature Destiny

FEED ME MORE.

Mmm

The flow is butter. I would call this more of a classic flow than generic. Sure the style is quite old, but within it there is plenty of variation of manoevures to keep things interesting.

That said I think this race looses its flair in the last third, after the vertical launchpad. Still a lot of fun though.

meh

it's a bit generic. I didn't think this was challenging enough. Of course, it still has appeal to me, especially the tiles.

Oh god

this is pure sex

Agree with destiny

I like the map almost as much as I like sweep's comment.

AGCD
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Oh, and:

"Surely, if anything is done well enough, it can become great, generic or not."

Absolutely not.

Generic by its very nature is something that is over-familiar and lacking in unique or progressive appeal. If something is overly generic then it's very much lacking.

Out of context of NUMA, a generic map could seem very appealing. Put it in context and it's just another of those maps you've played 100x before.

fun

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Re-AGD

whoo, I had the first comment.
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Hmm.

The chaingun felt a little random at times, and the part where I slipped up could have been a little smoother.

Aside from that, I really like this. Doesn't feel generic in the slightest. It's a lopy style race, sure, but the overall effect is fresh.

One of the most intuitive races I've played in a while.
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First Try AGD

Really intuitive and easy-to-find flow. I liked how the zap drones were used for close calls multiple times. I wasn't a fan of the hidden thwumps since you sped by them so fast that they didn't affect the gameplay much. Overall, I think it's an awesome race. 4
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meh

it's a bit generic

awesome map

5aved!

DUUHH

UHHH DUUUH THIS IS GENERICZ DAHHHH...

5aved

Faster AGD

Different flow path at the end.
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AGD

lol Tunco our demos were submitted within 8 seconds of each other :P
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Woah...

Thanks one million times for the feature _destiny^-

Hey!

this is my DED :3

this is brilliant.

great choice, destiny.
In the dronie nominations. Thought i'd tell ya :P

Whoa

that's pretty slick. I loved it, it felt much different than most races, in a way which i cannot explain. But it was fantastic, even if a little easy.

5aved
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subcheated.

fun and energetic.
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As far as feedback

Some parts felt a little awkward as for me, mainly the thwumps and jumping onto the diagonal launchpad, but that can't be helped as much. I like the enemy placement, aside from the thwumps. The flow was pretty nice too, especially the bottom left. The end could have been a bit better though. But as far as races go, this is really fun. 4aved

Demo coming soon.

Before playing

That's a pretty sick tileset.

feedback

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AGD

Cool atmosphere. 4.
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AGD

That has to be one of the best races i have ever beaten. 5
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WHOO!!

pretty awesome 4. So messed up at the end. This is the best race AGD I have done and messed up.
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