...Nope, still not enough. I'm gonna need more than that. I've tweaked everything. The platformer, the builder, the timing of the floaters, the release rate. Nothing works. This level is just so absurdly precise.

I believe it's well known at this point that I'm not particularly good at this game. Many a custom level has stumped me. Instead of just giving up though like I've done before, I'd actually like to beat these levels. I cannot do it alone, I admit. So, I invite you all to lend me a hand!

I realize I could just look up replays or solutions, but that's not nearly as fun or flexible as getting hints. I could also PM the level creator and just ask them, but I dinna wanna do that either. This way gives a chance for even those who haven't solved the level to give input. Two heads are better than one and all that jazz.

I'll post a video of the level that's currently driving me up the wall, detailing what progress (if any) I've made on it. Leave a hint or suggestion in the comments of the video or just reply on this topic.

After I solve the level and get stuck on another, the video will be deleted and I will edit this topic to post a new one.

Today's Target
Nothing right now.

Levels solved so far with help

Even harder than I expected it to be. I'm getting stuck in rank 1. I might give it another try later, but I'll more likely give up now and get it out of the way.
Tilesets look good. I like the alternate palettes for some levels.

Ok initial bitterness aside I'm back at it. It's too charming to give up so quickly.
The talisman for Sane 14 is brilliant. I saw how to do it right after I got the normal solution. Favorite level so far.

I usually train a Nidoran to handle Brock with Double Kick when I play Yellow. Red and Blue versions have it easier as their available starters all fare better against Brock than Pikachu does.

I should jump into one of these Feud rounds sometime...

Probably a good idea. I'm also creating a sort of miscellaneous tileset that contains pieces that fit with various styles, as well as other custom pieces that don't. I'll put my cat trap in there eventually, for instance. I could just use that for all of the changes instead...
In any case, I'll wait until the pack is closer to release before figuring out what to do with this. It'll be a while yet.

Here's one I whipped up that provides an example using Arty's Underwater set. It covers pretty much everything the topic has mentioned: Blurring, gradients, and building in such a way that it tiles well.

I also feel that a ramp or gradual staircase to the top of the screen should be lethal to all who walk up said ramp. The fact that they are currently lethal to climbers but nobody else makes it seem extra odd.

Is looking good so far.
I think I'm getting a rough idea of the difficulty from what you've posted, as I think I see how to do "Hold it!" just by looking at it. That is, assuming they start out going left...