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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by QcChopper
    Originally Posted by xzamplez
    I was extremely disappointed with the new Pure Trials pick. The visuals were nice, the driving line was good, and there was tough timesavers, BUT I could not keep playing that track because of your object placement.

    It was the same problem with Overgrown, and when I played Amber Aura, I thought that you learned from your mistakes but with this one it was like Deja Vu. I can't tell you how many times my run was ruined, not by my own hand, but by the sloppy nature of the track. Next time you make a track, make sure the objects get lowered so you don't get your tire constantly stuck.

    Planks on top of tires, boxes sticking out of pipes, awkward riding surfaces, and sharp angles.

    3.5/5
    I don't really agree, sure the line could be flattened but most people forget that real life Trials is all about conquering things that were not meant to flow. The flow lines in most of HG x KuSH's tracks are a bit awkward but they have everything that a solid map should have and more. I was the one who suggested those tracks, along with 20+ other great ones that all have a good flow but should they all be flat and easy to navigate? I don't think so, this is pro work IMO and you might like it or not but I think it belongs there. Riding in real life isn't flat like most "flow" tracks, it's good to have some variety and since HG x Kush is going for more organic environments I think the lines suits the natural vibe of the maps because nature isn't flat.

    Like I said I know that the lines in those tracks are a bit awkward but you'll see that's not the case with all the maps I suggested, like for example the tracks from MISACCUSED and x Professi0nal so variety is the keyword here. Having maps with well thought out flow but they have to be eye-pleasing too, some will be a bit more eye candy than others but all will have an achievable flow line and timesavers but my main argument is that those tracks felt more like Pure Trials then Pure Fun and that not all tracks should be the same, this said those were the most bumpy lines of the 20+ maps I suggested.

    I know this post is a bit redundant but it's Friday, I have my week of work behing me and I am under the influence of alcohol a bit, so I raise my glass of sweet cider to you all
    I don't think you understand. I love technical tracks like the two from Misaccused. The fact that it is a technical driveline is not the problem, the poor object placement is. The track is full of awkward texture that constantly grabs the bike, making it incredibly frustrating to Speedrun.

    My example is the rock hand on Archipelago. Unless you land right in the center, your bike glitches and you lose time. The track feels unpolished.
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    You guys should take notes from Xzamples tracks, the driving lines are so perfect and how they are integrated with the visually stunning backgrounds just makes your heart skip a beat.
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by Synapsis
    You guys should take notes from Xzamples tracks, the driving lines are so perfect and how they are integrated with the visually stunning backgrounds just makes your heart skip a beat.
    What does the quality of my track have anything to do with the validity of my feedback? Do you ever put thought behind your posts?
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by buttcheekofdeth
    I suggest (almost) everything by RekluseKTM. He has a lot of tracks that don't get much exposure. The ones I can think of are Trident and Dovura Industries but there is at least one more that deserves to be a Redlynx pick.
    Probably Fiction Factory which has the same kind of meticulous and very addictive line as the other two you mention and is also a superb themed night track with a water plant in the background.

    Any of those three are indeed very worthy of a RedLynx pick as you say.
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by xzamplez
    Originally Posted by Synapsis
    You guys should take notes from Xzamples tracks, the driving lines are so perfect and how they are integrated with the visually stunning backgrounds just makes your heart skip a beat.
    What does the quality of my track have anything to do with the validity of my feedback? Do you ever put thought behind your posts?
    Being able to make good tracks means you know what you're talking about. Quite simple when you think about it
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    AWebDesigner - The Hatchery

    Norfair76 - Antanuga Inc

    Insanedude 13 - Green Boxes

    oXCuBXo - Olympics 2012 just for fun
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by NonRedOrchid
    The mutual ******** and jealousy in this thread is hilarious All I see is brown noses and green faces yo
    i just wanna say its a disgrace that i havent been picked yet when all these ****e tracks get some redlynx love and i also want to put foward that murdoc loch is dreamy in every way

    but seriously i agree man everyone needs to chill.. there will always be people who stick close to their favorite creators and there will always be tracks in redpicks that make us think "whats so great about that?"... just get on with it.

    all the *****ing and expectations are really taking the fun out of building on evo compared to HD
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by WILLYUMZ
    Originally Posted by NonRedOrchid
    The mutual ******** and jealousy in this thread is hilarious All I see is brown noses and green faces yo
    i just wanna say its a disgrace that i havent been picked yet when all these ****e tracks get some redlynx love and i also want to put foward that murdoc loch is dreamy in every way

    but seriously i agree man everyone needs to chill.. there will always be people who stick close to their favorite creators and there will always be tracks in redpicks that make us think "whats so great about that?"... just get on with it.

    all the *****ing and expectations are really taking the fun out of building on evo compared to HD
    Its incestuous here though...its almost sickening the way people harp on...."every track should be likrsthis"..."this is the best track EVER"...when they havent even tried a lot of the tracks people are making. This forum is pretty much sickening...and what makes it worse is this little elite crew who basically are just each othets groupies bang on about what a community this is....yeah maybe for the 10 or 20 of those but lets face itit closed doors to new members where they are concerned.

    I know this post will cause mutiny but i dont give a **** anymore....the way this lot kiss each others asses is pitiful...ive even seen other forums where people have mentioned the arrogance and elitism that goes on here. Its such a shame and i really hope more new people come and arent put off by the small minority who shut everyone else out.

    It needs new blood...it needs more people like jonofthejungle and hoorayitsmike who are there for the new members to give them tips and feedback to help them improve...and less of these *******s who only come out of hiding because their hero made a new track. Theres probably 30 posts or more on the first page alone where no one has bothered to comment or try the tracks people have made...they take time on these tracks and post here to get advice and feedback and be a part of the community...and their post slips unnoticed so why should they bother again? Then you get heet or murdoch release a track and everyone puckers up and lavishes them with praise. Sure there tracks are superb...but many others could be too if these cliquey members gave them 2 minutes to offer advice.

    I will gain a large group of enemies here from this...but thats fine by me...ive felt this was for a long time here and im glad someone provoked a situation where i can speak my mind.
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    Originally Posted by emcee
    Originally Posted by WILLYUMZ
    Originally Posted by NonRedOrchid
    The mutual ******** and jealousy in this thread is hilarious All I see is brown noses and green faces yo
    i just wanna say its a disgrace that i havent been picked yet when all these ****e tracks get some redlynx love and i also want to put foward that murdoc loch is dreamy in every way

    but seriously i agree man everyone needs to chill.. there will always be people who stick close to their favorite creators and there will always be tracks in redpicks that make us think "whats so great about that?"... just get on with it.

    all the *****ing and expectations are really taking the fun out of building on evo compared to HD
    Its incestuous here though...its almost sickening the way people harp on...."every track should be likrsthis"..."this is the best track EVER"...when they havent even tried a lot of the tracks people are making. This forum is pretty much sickening...and what makes it worse is this little elite crew who basically are just each othets groupies bang on about what a community this is....yeah maybe for the 10 or 20 of those but lets face itit closed doors to new members where they are concerned.

    I know this post will cause mutiny but i dont give a !"#¤ anymore....the way this lot kiss each others asses is pitiful...ive even seen other forums where people have mentioned the arrogance and elitism that goes on here. Its such a shame and i really hope more new people come and arent put off by the small minority who shut everyone else out.

    It needs new blood...it needs more people like jonofthejungle and hoorayitsmike who are there for the new members to give them tips and feedback to help them improve...and less of these *******s who only come out of hiding because their hero made a new track. Theres probably 30 posts or more on the first page alone where no one has bothered to comment or try the tracks people have made...they take time on these tracks and post here to get advice and feedback and be a part of the community...and their post slips unnoticed so why should they bother again? Then you get heet or murdoch release a track and everyone puckers up and lavishes them with praise. Sure there tracks are superb...but many others could be too if these cliquey members gave them 2 minutes to offer advice.

    I will gain a large group of enemies here from this...but thats fine by me...ive felt this was for a long time here and im glad someone provoked a situation where i can speak my mind.
    Phew..is it hot in here or is it just me? I'm in no way gonna take a side here, but emcee makes some pretty damn valid points ...that is all.
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    Re: REDLYNX PICKS

    emcee does make some valid points and although im usually of the same mind as him and the people he mentioned, im not with him 100% on that post.

    firstly, people who werent part of the 'elite' on Trials HD have been noticed, including yourself emcee. i recently mentioned how many posts you have in your thread already... but there are others too; Inflictor to name a very popular newcomer that riders have taken to.

    secondly, i have to take issue with the murdoc/heetsauce reference. they have that level of attention because they have deserved it, not only in this game so far but because of the work they had put in previously - consistently sharing tracks of the highest quality for a number of years. its about dedication and i think its only fair that it pays off for them (and others).

    there are good tracks from new creators out there. but its not their right to get noticed. they have to work for it and maybe get a bit lucky aswell. they have to put the time in and i know that from personal experience with creating tracks; im sure you remember one of my first tracks 'leap it'?.. i put effort into making it fun but it looked **** and it wasnt until id made about 20 tracks and was spending 30+ hours on each one that people started to notice - and thats how it should be.

    there are thousands of tracks to play and the best way to find tracks you like, is by playing the tracks by creators you like.
    and the only way creators get 'liked' is by putting out quality **** again and again. and that seems fair to me.
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