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Download Lemmings DD V1.04 (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5307.0;attach=16986)
Lemmings DD is a small "coffee break" remix pack of 32 levels featuring a simulation of the Direct Drop mechanic from Windows Lemmings (and some older ports).
Originally a bug, this mechanic allowed lemmings to be dropped into the exit from directly above - even if it was from an unsurvivable height, as long as the lems landed on the exit's trigger, they would be saved!
NeoLemmix (and indeed various other engines) fixed this bug, of course, but it can be simulated using the updraft objects. Since these make unsurvivable falls survivable, they can be placed above an exit in order to slow the lemming's fall. And, if a lemming lands directly on the exit's trigger from a survivable fall, they will exit "in midair" (i.e. without touching the ground first), thus also simulating the look of a Direct Drop exit as well.
These 32 levels have all been designed to be completed this way, but as with all of my remix packs, there are a few other challenges along the way, and often multiple ways for the levels to be solved.
I'm sure you'll fall for Lemmings DD straightaway, so take a leap of faith, drop in and give it a try! :lemcat:
What's in the attachment:
:lemming: Level pack
:lemming: Full set of solution replays
:lemming: willlem_special style with modified exit & updraft animations
:lemming: Custom menu graphics
:lemming: Custom skill panel graphics
:lemming: Amiga Lemmings music files
To install, simply unzip the folder directly to your NeoLemmix directory.
OK, so I've already had to fix some backroutes for this pack!
Gronkling played through the entire pack always trying to avoid the DD solution wherever possible, which helped to expose certain backroutes. For some levels, it's fine - I designed a few of them to be open-ended and solvable via a number of different routes.
However, I made fixes to the following levels, which are intended to be more puzzle-like in nature:
Tricky 2 Careful Dropping Saves Lives - added steel to prevent taking the "normal" route through this level
Tricky 4 Lemmings In The Basement - this one was just a straight-up backroute; added steel
Tricky 5 One-Way Dropping To Freedom - moved the exit platform further away
Tricky 6 Dropping From The Boundary Line - added steel and a spike trap
Taxing 3 Compression Method DD - reduced the number of Bombers to 1
Taxing 7 Drop In To My Place - added steel; removed Blocker & Floater, and reduced Walkers to 1
Mayhem 7 Drop Me - added steel
I've attached just these levels (plus any replays which needed updating as a result of the fixes) to this message. For those who already have the pack, simply download the attachment and paste the updated levels over your existing copies.
For those who don't have the pack yet, I've updated the original OP download (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=5307.msg88715#msg88715) with the level fixes and new replays as well, so just go ahead and download it from there.
Lemmings DD V1.01 Update
A new update for the pack, V1.01 has now been released. The OP contains the fully updated pack (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=5307.msg88715#msg88715).
Here's what's changed:
Updated info file with version number
Includes Amiga Lemmings music
Includes full set of working replays
Plus fixes to the following levels:
Tricky 7 Cascade DD - Layout change, talisman update, skillset update, far left exit accepts all 100 lemmings, then it's 90, 9 and 1 for the others
Taxing 3 Compression Method DD - 0 Jumpers talisman added (solution by Proxima)
Taxing 5 Drop From The Nessy - Backroute fix and layout change
Taxing 7 Drop In To My Place - Backroute fix and layout change
Mayhem 7 Drop Me - Backroute fix and layout change
To install, please download the full pack from the OP (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=5307.msg88715#msg88715) and extract it to your NeoLemmix directory.
Enjoy! :lemcat: :lemcat: :lemcat: