I still think the Luminiferous Kamek fight is way too hard and needs to be nerfed. People talk about the Dissident Toad Squad gank fight and Gigawalupeach's second phase, but those are doable even without cheese if you have the right build. But when Kamek uses that screen-filling spore attack at about half HP I can barely see what's going on through all of the effects on screen, much less figure out how I'm supposed to avoid it. The Kamek fights in Poo World 1 and 2 were tough but readable and it seems BarbSoft just needs to keep upping the stakes.
THANK YOU! The Barb Plays GPW2 vid is still one of my favorites, perfect blend of dev commentary, gameplay, and well-spoken awesomeness. Really looking forward to this one.
Super cool that you did this barb, I love hearing people's creative process on their craft and your insight was very awesome to hear! Thanks for answering my questions and if GPW3 does end being your final work, I'm glad you ended in a high note :)
How did you plan around a non-linear game route? What are some of the unique challenges you ran into/what are potential problems that you wish you knew about before diving into the idea of a game being non-linear? Along that note, you've previously commented on the cadence of level difficulty in other hacks, such as wishing for a respite between brutal levels to break up the exhaustion. Did that thinking enter the equation at all with your open approach? Appreciate your willingness to provide language to game design on an accessible level, your analysis is always clear and understandable.
I wanted GPW3 to have a totally different structure from 2 - I'd done the linear style hacks before. I flirted with some choices in GPW2 but ultimately the choices were relatively unimportant. In making GPW3, it was very difficult planning out the different routes. It also was very difficult figuring out how much I had to "require" the player do before they were allowed to advance. I spent many hours drafting out a variety of paths before settling. I also tried to make the various paths more or less even in terms of difficulty and length. I don't think I did a perfect job, but I did a decent enough job with that where it's fairly interesting. Yeah, I still believe that not every level of a hack needs to be a ball breaker, as hard as possible. I like silly things, fun things, easy things, jokey things. I think that that's reflected in some of the levels in GPW3 as well.
@@BarbarousKing I'd love to hear more about those requirements for progression and how convoluted they can get - I'll have to pop into the channel again soon (especially now that I've realized I've been subbed for 8 months LOL) Thanks for taking the time to respond!
The amount you put in these is insane. The Grand Poo World series holds a special place in my heart. Best thing is how the games in the series are connected to each other in one way or another.
Would like to thank Barb for getting me into kaizo. I saw some guys playing GPW3 when it first came out and thought "I could beat the first level at least with some practice" WRONG. But I discovered a new hobby and did eventually beat it. Thanks Barb.
Thank you barb for giving an in depth explanation on your game. I really enjoy how you put so much detail into the puzzles and how you create more for entertainment rather than difficulty. I saw your beanz playthrough and managing to powerthrough such a difficult hack shows your dedication to beating levels, even when the fun is sucked out of them due to its difficulty
1:09:24 "Everything can always be better." I absolutely relate to this as a creative person. If we always hold out for perfect, though, nothing is ever good enough and you end up not making anything. Perfect is the enemy of Good.
I started playing kaizo a few months ago, and I'm finally good enough (I can beat most beginner hacks, working on Akogare World) to appreciate why GPW3 is good it took me hours to even hit the first checkpoint of level one, but unlike some other hacks the whole process was fun - I love the back and forth movement, the timing, and the variety of setups thanks Barb for making this
I’ve really enjoyed all of your GPW content over the years. Having done some very amateur Super Metroid hacking, I’ve been beyond impressed with your work in so many ways. And shoutouts to the people who helped you. Their willingness is a testament to your dedication, craftsmanship, and ability to forge those connections. Thanks for all the hours of entertainment. Looking forward to more clip compilations and hopefully whatever future inspiration might come your way. GG
Awesome, can’t believe I got to see the development behind this one. I used to put your GPW III dev streams whilst working on my own game, you helped me cement a creative process that I still use today. Best of luck with whatever you do next Barb! Cheers!
Thank you again for this hack and for all your hacks. There are a lot of great creative minds in the romhacking community but the care and attention to detail you put into your games is second to none. While I’m definitely disappointed that you don’t intend on making another one, I totally get it given the time you spend making sure everything is as good as it can be.
I was actually introduced to your channel randomly through RUclips algorithm knowing nothing about SMW hacks. It was the first night in the hospital as my wifes water broke and we were getting ready for the baby. You had just released GPW3 and we watched your part 1 and part 2 GPW3 clips as a way to laugh and relieve stress. Little did I know that you had twins the same time as we were having our first child. My baby is a handful and it's exhausting, hope you and your partner are doing well. Definitely more fun the more they become their own person.
Barbarousking you are a legend 4 your creativity and dedication to your hard work at bringing people together playing your Super Mario World games ! Genius + Genuine
Mr. Barb's Romhack evolution has brought the SMW ROMhacks to pure skilled and talented to what ROMhacks are. Hopefully with nicer and milder words in other romhacks nowadays.
Thank you for the upload! I really enjoyed the GPW2 commentary/run through you did a while back. If I am not mistaken, the toxic tunnels, music is also the club music that plays and Collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. Great movie if you’ve never seen it. I’ll have to go look it up and see if that is the same music.
GPW 4: Mario in space. Crash lands on new planet. Needs to complete the trials of Mari-o: jump higher than Luigi, jump longer than Peach, lift more than Toad. Then needs to beat final boss: Bow-Ra, the ever-living.
This hack is so good. I’m learning skills In the game by playing it. It’s my first hack. Even though I can’t hit the first checkpoint I’m still having a ton of fun
So cool to listen how you came up with different setups and ideas. It's like that you take a random sprite and go explore it to find more creative ways to apply it to your levels. That's where Magic happens in Lunar Magic and the GPW series is one of the most creative SMW hacks I've seen. Thanks for all your hard work Barb! And I know, f* you too 😄
We get a ton of flak for our winters but if you can be in Minnesota for the 3-4 months of spring and summer is prime. (Though personally I love fall) I keep forgetting to go to AGDQ when it's in the cities, but I pray next year I remember to take the days off.
I don't recall seeing a portrait for supermegamimi in GPW3 in your best-of vids yet. Does she ever find hers, or was she never included? How about maffew or densen?
Barb, if you ever neex suggestions on where to go in Minnesota, let me know. I grew up here and have been to nearly every corner of the state. The north shore, with all the water falls, is a must.
Barb, since i can't catch live streams and only your youtube, i have a question! Since you are clearly a talented level creator and have a sense for game design and philosophy, has any studios reached out? Even an indy studio, or have you dabbled with the idea or releasing an indy platform game of your own? Thanks!
Love it. Maybe someone can help me- I have a question. I love GPW games, played all three of them, but I'm not good enough to beat them. There are levels that I want to play, but since I'm not very good I either cant reach them or it would take me so long. For example, it took me about 30 hours to beat Marathon in GPW 2. I simply don't have the time to beat all the levels, but there are so many I want to try. Is there a way to skip around levels just so I can play them? I have lunar magic but I'm not savvy at all. Is this possible for me to do?
1:57:49 Exactly in this time stamp, i found out that there is a bat wih a key hole 🕳 exactly under were you are now...!!! I mean bottom of the screen! But it seems that you don't know there is a keyhole hanging from from a bat. Btw i didn't find a key for this keyhole! Did you put it there or someone else?
8 years in the futur......Barb: okay girls, today i want you both to learn how to create a romhack, its okay if its not good/perfect quality, just try and show what you can do, if you need a bit of help you can ask.
Fuck you Barb lol, making it look easy. I'm thinking about getting the gold NES cart for the NES World Championship physical copy and turning the cart into a hacked SNES Classic and again this game. It feels like sacreligion and I really want to do it.
he said that he probably won't make a hack after gpw3. He has 2 kids now and he doesn't really have time for it. but who knows what the future will bring.
I'm just glad you made the hacks, and I've gotten to see so many people play them in so may different contexts. If you choose to make something new, you will. If not, you won't. Neither choice decreases the enjoyment I've already had. So thanks. And enjoy the adventure of parenthood!
Hey Barb, awesome work on GPW3 and great commentary at GDQ :) I'm wondering about the german text you put in that one secret in Weird Weald. It does say "This German points to a secret" (very paraphrased) but did you mean to say "This German" as in "this German guy" or "This German" as in "this piece of German text"? 'Cause right now it says "This german guy might be pointing to a secret" which I think is endlessly funny, but possibly not what you actually meant to say lol
For any who cares to ease the difficulty of this fine kaizo I'd suggest you collect all of the Scadu Poo fragments. It'll buff you real nice.
I still think the Luminiferous Kamek fight is way too hard and needs to be nerfed. People talk about the Dissident Toad Squad gank fight and Gigawalupeach's second phase, but those are doable even without cheese if you have the right build. But when Kamek uses that screen-filling spore attack at about half HP I can barely see what's going on through all of the effects on screen, much less figure out how I'm supposed to avoid it. The Kamek fights in Poo World 1 and 2 were tough but readable and it seems BarbSoft just needs to keep upping the stakes.
THANK YOU! The Barb Plays GPW2 vid is still one of my favorites, perfect blend of dev commentary, gameplay, and well-spoken awesomeness. Really looking forward to this one.
I'm glad you uploaded this as basically just a VOD, there is SO much good info in here for anyone looking for info on building kaizo.
The 1 small thing that always bothered me was
press L for Radio....press R to Launch... when they start w the opposite letters.
L for Listen, R for rise
@@jaypegtv touché. I like it!
Super cool that you did this barb, I love hearing people's creative process on their craft and your insight was very awesome to hear! Thanks for answering my questions and if GPW3 does end being your final work, I'm glad you ended in a high note :)
How did you plan around a non-linear game route? What are some of the unique challenges you ran into/what are potential problems that you wish you knew about before diving into the idea of a game being non-linear?
Along that note, you've previously commented on the cadence of level difficulty in other hacks, such as wishing for a respite between brutal levels to break up the exhaustion. Did that thinking enter the equation at all with your open approach?
Appreciate your willingness to provide language to game design on an accessible level, your analysis is always clear and understandable.
I wanted GPW3 to have a totally different structure from 2 - I'd done the linear style hacks before. I flirted with some choices in GPW2 but ultimately the choices were relatively unimportant. In making GPW3, it was very difficult planning out the different routes. It also was very difficult figuring out how much I had to "require" the player do before they were allowed to advance. I spent many hours drafting out a variety of paths before settling. I also tried to make the various paths more or less even in terms of difficulty and length. I don't think I did a perfect job, but I did a decent enough job with that where it's fairly interesting.
Yeah, I still believe that not every level of a hack needs to be a ball breaker, as hard as possible. I like silly things, fun things, easy things, jokey things. I think that that's reflected in some of the levels in GPW3 as well.
@@BarbarousKing I'd love to hear more about those requirements for progression and how convoluted they can get - I'll have to pop into the channel again soon (especially now that I've realized I've been subbed for 8 months LOL)
Thanks for taking the time to respond!
1:11:01 MrMightyMouse's acceptance of defeat, then the one more time chant, then his clutch victory was one of the best parts of this GDQ.
The amount you put in these is insane. The Grand Poo World series holds a special place in my heart. Best thing is how the games in the series are connected to each other in one way or another.
I had no idea UghRochester had passed, RIP. Good guy.
Would like to thank Barb for getting me into kaizo. I saw some guys playing GPW3 when it first came out and thought "I could beat the first level at least with some practice" WRONG. But I discovered a new hobby and did eventually beat it. Thanks Barb.
Thank you barb for giving an in depth explanation on your game. I really enjoy how you put so much detail into the puzzles and how you create more for entertainment rather than difficulty. I saw your beanz playthrough and managing to powerthrough such a difficult hack shows your dedication to beating levels, even when the fun is sucked out of them due to its difficulty
1:09:24 "Everything can always be better." I absolutely relate to this as a creative person. If we always hold out for perfect, though, nothing is ever good enough and you end up not making anything.
Perfect is the enemy of Good.
I started playing kaizo a few months ago, and I'm finally good enough (I can beat most beginner hacks, working on Akogare World) to appreciate why GPW3 is good
it took me hours to even hit the first checkpoint of level one, but unlike some other hacks the whole process was fun - I love the back and forth movement, the timing, and the variety of setups
thanks Barb for making this
I’ve really enjoyed all of your GPW content over the years. Having done some very amateur Super Metroid hacking, I’ve been beyond impressed with your work in so many ways. And shoutouts to the people who helped you. Their willingness is a testament to your dedication, craftsmanship, and ability to forge those connections. Thanks for all the hours of entertainment. Looking forward to more clip compilations and hopefully whatever future inspiration might come your way. GG
Awesome, can’t believe I got to see the development behind this one. I used to put your GPW III dev streams whilst working on my own game, you helped me cement a creative process that I still use today. Best of luck with whatever you do next Barb! Cheers!
thanks for the upload here.
Thank you again for this hack and for all your hacks. There are a lot of great creative minds in the romhacking community but the care and attention to detail you put into your games is second to none.
While I’m definitely disappointed that you don’t intend on making another one, I totally get it given the time you spend making sure everything is as good as it can be.
Very healthy viewpoint on people being better at something. I liked that bit.
I'm very glad you put this on youtube. Love hearing about GPW3 and the stories around it
I was actually introduced to your channel randomly through RUclips algorithm knowing nothing about SMW hacks. It was the first night in the hospital as my wifes water broke and we were getting ready for the baby. You had just released GPW3 and we watched your part 1 and part 2 GPW3 clips as a way to laugh and relieve stress. Little did I know that you had twins the same time as we were having our first child. My baby is a handful and it's exhausting, hope you and your partner are doing well. Definitely more fun the more they become their own person.
Barbarousking you are a legend 4 your creativity and dedication to your hard work at bringing people together playing your Super Mario World games ! Genius + Genuine
Thanks so much for this and your contributions to the community
That Granudo clip, hahaha, the tragicomedy of life encapsulated in a clip right there
What a pleasant surprise
Mr. Barb's Romhack evolution has brought the SMW ROMhacks to pure skilled and talented to what ROMhacks are. Hopefully with nicer and milder words in other romhacks nowadays.
Thank you for the upload! I really enjoyed the GPW2 commentary/run through you did a while back. If I am not mistaken, the toxic tunnels, music is also the club music that plays and Collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. Great movie if you’ve never seen it. I’ll have to go look it up and see if that is the same music.
Best in the trilogy. Work of art.
YES! Your casual GPW2 video is one of my favorites, I've been hoping for a GPW3 edition ❤️
Whoa.. I've never been this early to such high quality content. TY Barb, you're awesome :]
GPW 4: Mario in space. Crash lands on new planet. Needs to complete the trials of Mari-o: jump higher than Luigi, jump longer than Peach, lift more than Toad. Then needs to beat final boss: Bow-Ra, the ever-living.
Have been really looking forward to your breakdown of GPW3 and your thoughts behind your design choices.
TLDR: Barb made a fun game that is hard, NOT a hard game that is fun. Big diffrence.
Is this ever gonna be officially accepted to SMW Central?
An artist and an entertainer. Mario Maker levels and the GPW roms have so much creativity. You are top notch in my book.
This hack is so good. I’m learning skills In the game by playing it. It’s my first hack. Even though I can’t hit the first checkpoint I’m still having a ton of fun
Looks like a great game. Good work Barb.
So cool to listen how you came up with different setups and ideas. It's like that you take a random sprite and go explore it to find more creative ways to apply it to your levels. That's where Magic happens in Lunar Magic and the GPW series is one of the most creative SMW hacks I've seen. Thanks for all your hard work Barb! And I know, f* you too 😄
The long-awaited conclusion to the epic saga
This is such an amazing game, and perfect end to the trilogy. I enjoy watching everybody play your games. 🤙
We get a ton of flak for our winters but if you can be in Minnesota for the 3-4 months of spring and summer is prime. (Though personally I love fall)
I keep forgetting to go to AGDQ when it's in the cities, but I pray next year I remember to take the days off.
I love the smell of cordite too. You smell it with fireworks as well.
That Wendys song was so good lol. Amazing stream Barb, thanks for this.
Great content as always Barb! I will definitely buy a Pencilbat shirt if it gets made!
Thank you so much for this dude! peepoHAPPY
We'd be happy to have you up in Minnesota. We have like food and electricity and everything
I don't recall seeing a portrait for supermegamimi in GPW3 in your best-of vids yet. Does she ever find hers, or was she never included? How about maffew or densen?
Props 🙏
For me one of the best SMW hack creator. Barb greetings from Germany.
I'll see you in like 10-15 years for Grand Poo Galaxy level creation streams.
Will You Release an updated Version?
What kind of updates are you looking foor?
That's some good timing. This is the last of your trilogy I would have waited another 12 years.
Barb, if you ever neex suggestions on where to go in Minnesota, let me know. I grew up here and have been to nearly every corner of the state. The north shore, with all the water falls, is a must.
i was interested about gpw2 and saw this uploaded 3 mins ago, holy hell!
Hey barb thanks for all the work through the years. I know you're done making full hacks, but any chance we get some individual levels in the future?
When are more Best of GPW3 videos coming?
Unfortunately, Barb didn't have time for it, but he's trying to ensure that there will be a new best in the future.
Hot Drinks is good, but have you heard Hot Drinks at 1.5 speed? It's so much better!
fuck yes, Barb! Love this.
Why not show the manual, that shit was hilarious
I'll take the heat over the cold any day. But that's why different people live different places 😊
2:43:33 Barb jinxing future suffer-thon barb
This is a very interesting video. I actually love this more than people losing their shit playing GPW
I like this video: not much modders showcase their own projects after release.
GPW3 and Mario Wonder released on the same day and GPW3 had more twitch viewers on that day.
Barb, since i can't catch live streams and only your youtube, i have a question! Since you are clearly a talented level creator and have a sense for game design and philosophy, has any studios reached out? Even an indy studio, or have you dabbled with the idea or releasing an indy platform game of your own? Thanks!
does anybody know if he plans on releasing the rest of the clip compilations? nvm he answers it in the ama im a fool
The day has come.
I'm 3 hours in so not sure if it comes up or not but my question is: Why are there no Switch Palaces in GPW3?
Hell yeah let's goooo!
Love it. Maybe someone can help me- I have a question. I love GPW games, played all three of them, but I'm not good enough to beat them. There are levels that I want to play, but since I'm not very good I either cant reach them or it would take me so long. For example, it took me about 30 hours to beat Marathon in GPW 2. I simply don't have the time to beat all the levels, but there are so many I want to try. Is there a way to skip around levels just so I can play them? I have lunar magic but I'm not savvy at all. Is this possible for me to do?
if you git gud, you can play any level you want
@@Empy_C. Really a lovely response. Thank you so much. Really a big help.
1:57:49 Exactly in this time stamp, i found out that there is a bat wih a key hole 🕳 exactly under were you are now...!!! I mean bottom of the screen!
But it seems that you don't know there is a keyhole hanging from from a bat.
Btw i didn't find a key for this keyhole!
Did you put it there or someone else?
About time lmao
3:07-23 to 3:07:27 time skip....editor move ya into the futur o.o
what I wanna know is why the game lags when you pass over the secret in Testudo
4:00:20 he looks like: Where did i go wrong in my life
I only just realized that saying "cran" my whole life has basically been some mid-west butchery of the word "crayon".
Sheffy 2 sounds like a perfect candidate for sufferthon. Just saying.
Also Corndilly in GPW3 is broken. In Soviet GPW1, Corndilly break you.
Nice game man can you beat the world record?
Cool game
Your awesome barb, but doesn't look like ur playing haha, best to u and the family 🎉
8 years in the futur......Barb: okay girls, today i want you both to learn how to create a romhack, its okay if its not good/perfect quality, just try and show what you can do, if you need a bit of help you can ask.
No cervecas cristal? :o
Fuck you Barb lol, making it look easy. I'm thinking about getting the gold NES cart for the NES World Championship physical copy and turning the cart into a hacked SNES Classic and again this game. It feels like sacreligion and I really want to do it.
I know that the input lag is real on SNES Classic.
Hey Barb would you ever consider making possibly a smaller hack with less levels?
he said that he probably won't make a hack after gpw3. He has 2 kids now and he doesn't really have time for it. but who knows what the future will bring.
@@Twister-ul6tn Not a full fledged hack but maybe like a race level or a small 8 level hack. Absolutely nothing like the GPW series
I gots to watch this
Need an incentive for barb to play hard mode.
Yeah
Whens Super Mariussy World?
What happen to doad
I'm just glad you made the hacks, and I've gotten to see so many people play them in so may different contexts.
If you choose to make something new, you will. If not, you won't.
Neither choice decreases the enjoyment I've already had. So thanks.
And enjoy the adventure of parenthood!
Liebe für Densen. Er hat es verdient im hack zu sein❤
absolut.
Hey Barb, awesome work on GPW3 and great commentary at GDQ :)
I'm wondering about the german text you put in that one secret in Weird Weald. It does say "This German points to a secret" (very paraphrased) but did you mean to say "This German" as in "this German guy" or "This German" as in "this piece of German text"? 'Cause right now it says "This german guy might be pointing to a secret" which I think is endlessly funny, but possibly not what you actually meant to say lol
That is what it's meant to say, as it's a reference to a portrait found in the game.
Not sure what you're on about. The German text is correct "dieser Deutsche" = "this German", which is the correct word for someone from Germany.
First
GDQ banning Poo for a year for Mariussy is such a GDQ thing. No wonder I can barely watch it anymore.
Wait! The run last Friday, is that what youre referring to? If thats teally the case, shame on GDQ. Grand Poo Bear didnt say that word maliciously.
This was obviously a joke. Barb said multiple times in the video that this is not true.