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In the style updates topic (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?msg=107367), I've suggested some updates to a handful of the trap animations from the OG styles. As requested by Icho, here is a list of the proposed updates with viewable comparisons:

ohno_bubble zapper trap has a pulsating electric 'glow' effect.

(https://i.ibb.co/JF2MtV9T/bubbletrap-NL.gif) --> (https://i.ibb.co/VptnR2Jd/bubbletrap-CE.gif)

ohno_rock chameleon trap has less frequent blink and more natural eye movements.

(https://i.ibb.co/RTJFrVL0/rockchamtrap-NL.gif) --> (https://i.ibb.co/nq2JqW2n/rockchamtrap-CE.gif)

ohno_rock weed trap looks like the original and bobs up and down.

(https://i.ibb.co/NntnScV9/rockvinetrap-NL.gif) --> (https://i.ibb.co/mVJD6LCW/rockvinetrap-CE.gif)

orig_crystal electric trap has an electric 'shine' effect.

(https://i.ibb.co/sdsWM4kq/crystaltrap-NL.gif) --> (https://i.ibb.co/yFp65pDn/crystaltrap-CE.gif)

orig_dirt rock trap has fewer drips.

(https://i.ibb.co/fdbXwrSX/dirtrap-NL.gif) --> (https://i.ibb.co/v6wrkKKS/dirttrap-CE.gif)

Plus, here are Proxima's backgrounds (also included in the proposed update as optional background tiles):

Backgrounds

Indigo:
(https://i.ibb.co/v4YR1PL1/image.png)

Amiga Blue:
(https://i.ibb.co/tp8GdBvB/image.png)

Crystal Blue:
(https://i.ibb.co/NdRfykQv/image.png)

Red:
(https://i.ibb.co/Q7bGntJ2/image.png)

Brown:
(https://i.ibb.co/fdPw2B6b/image.png)

Olive:
(https://i.ibb.co/dwvKKLjr/image.png)

Purple:
(https://i.ibb.co/fzFzyqXd/image.png)

Here is my feedback!  :)


- The backgrounds I would say are all good alternatives!  :thumbsup:

For the secondary animations I would say that not all of them are straight upgrades:

- ohno_bubble zapper I would say makes the effect of the trap clearer!  :thumbsup:  Here.

- ohno_rock chameleon Looks more natural and also gets a  :thumbsup:

- ohno_rock weed trap I would classify as a downgrade. The bobs look more unnatural in my opinion and the old one looks more appealing.

- orig_crystal electric trap I would say is now unclearer and would prefer the old one. The electric static on top of it fits better and shows what to expect. I have a suggestion though: Combine the two! First a shine and then the static to finish it off.

- orig_dirt rock trap Here I am for keeping the frequency high! This is one of the more hidden traps and more frequent drips reduce the chance that the trap gets overlooked.

My thoughts:

Strongly prefer the original bubble zapper; the rotating blades look cool, and unnecessary flashing is annoying.

New chameleon is good.

New weed is marginally better but neither is good. I'll have a go at making an alternative.

Same with the crystal trap, I think we can do better.

Agreed with Icho about the rock trap; I played through a level and the drip rate is not fast enough to be annoying, so no change was needed.