[Tutorial] How To Get A FEATURED Level - Geometry Dash 2.1 

Another few tips that might help improve rate chances for non-demons (I didn't include as some are not confirmed and rely more on speculation): • Robtop once shared on a live stream that he prefers levels with songs that haven't been used on many rated levels already, so he sometimes only checks sent levels with unique songs. So using an obscure newgrounds song might help improve your rate chances! But keep in mind that this was a few years ago so it might not be the case anymore. • If your level didn't get rated after months despite getting feature sends from mods, you can try deleting the level and reuploading it. Rob tends to pick recently uploaded levels when rating, so it can help improve the rate chances (and has worked in many cases). But be cautious because reuploading the level means you will lose all the mod sends. • Most rated levels are either hard or harder difficulty, so aiming for these difficulties might increase your rate chances.

In my opinion, mods should be able to rate levels as well. There are so many insanely good levels which haven't been rated because RobTop didn't notice their existance. This really destroys my willingness to put effort into creating a level :/

2:03 "Imagine a world where every featured level looked identical" Awarded tab in 2023: H E L O

1:29 that transition is actually crazy

TIME STAMPS! Intro: 0:00 - 0:25 How to create a feature worthy level: 0:25 - 1:04 Requirements: 1:04 - 1:18 3 key things: 1:30 - 3:51 How to get your level featured: 4:01 - 7:32 How to get a demon feature: 7:36 - 7:50 things that will reduce a feature: 7:52 - 8:44 Summary: 8:46 - 9:12 Outro: 9:12 - 9:21 special thanks: 9:23 - 9:48 if there are any mistakes or anything thats wrong comment below and ill fix as soon as possible! thanks!

I trust this man as he's a literal moderator so knows what a feature worthy/ratable level looks like

This video is very encouraging and pretty helpful. I'm really trying to get my lvl "Face of Fury" rated, (I took a long break sharing it with other players or mods though). I feel as though my lvl meets every requirement, (but I have to polish it). Again, thanks for the vid, and hope your channel continues to grow. :)

I really love the advice that is being given here, especially how when you mentioned to let the persons mind run wild, that really feels motivational and inspirational to hear from you, currently i havent really touched the editor for a long time, but i know that someday i really want to finish a level so i can hopefully geton to building something with a higher standard, and one thing i struggle with when building is that sometmies i may feel uncomfortable or a little annoyed because when i sometimes try my most best, it doesnt end up well as palnned honestly. buti know ifi could get something finished and posted out there, it would be a relief and iwould feel a little happier to get something out there, well hopefully i do though. And i love these videos, they do honestly give me a small drive of motivation sometmies, so im thankful for that.

It's funny you make this video, because I actually got my first feature a couple days ago! This is still a nice video to learn about to help me be a better creator in the future though, so thanks for making this! ^^

This video is very well made and informative. However, I think it would be amazing if you made an in-depth video about gameplay, creativity and professionalism, where one video is build around only one of the topics above. It's just a suggestion, so don't feel like it's a must to make the videos. Thanks for creating levels and content!

Copy mastergame. DONE

This is really helpful well done!! I've already got 2 rated levels and I'm looking forward to getting a demon rate!! This is extremely helpful for both new and experienced creators!!

Thanks for the tips man I really appreciate it! Now I just gotta work on how to make layouts, backgrounds, and DEFINITELY decoration 😔😔

Do you know if level sent closer to when rob rates stuff have a higher chance of being seen by him as my level has gotten 3 sends like 12 hours before he rates stuff.

Step 1 : ask robtop Step 2 : wait until featured Step 3 : done :D (I was once do that, but it failed, it's having a 39% chance to be featured) Edit : with 2.2 being updated its lowed to almost 7% chance

I like how this tutorial actually talks about how to make a “good” level other than just saying “have good decoration and block design” like most tutorials do (that was exactly what I was expecting in this since almost every tutorial I’ve seen talks about decoration). Most decorated levels these days are honestly not as good as others because it’s nothing really new but it’s the same concept. A level with decorations with nothing really engaging other than awesome effects and such. The only decorated levels that are actually good and fun to play are levels like “Change of Scene” and “KOCMOC”. I’m not saying levels shouldn’t be decorated (but I’m not saying they should be decorated either), but what I’m really saying is that it shouldn’t be just decoration, but creativity. I’m not saying other tutorials don’t mention creativity, but it feels like most tutorials mainly focus on the looks of a level and decoration instead of what makes it actually “good”. Thanks for this tutorial! Fact: I finally got my first Creator Point 2.5 months ago 😎

I feel like this is one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen, as it hits the point and has taught me a lot (as a beginner) about geld editing and I have found it really useful. Thank you so much

Instead of focusing on level, focus on how you brand it. Make it anime themed generic stuff and then request it in mod's servers with an anime pfp to compel them to send your level even if it looks weird and enjoy. (Joke)

Another tip which kinda worked for me twice: getting sends right after release makes Ur lvl rather appear on top. A lvl which got a feature send after 3 weeks of mine, is still not rated after 3 years! So make a good level getting sent fast and please don't be too hungry of CP. If U get a lot not sends, ask mods for feedback and create a new lvl using Ur received feedback. Stay polite! 😉

You articulated this immaculately

My thought about a rated level is: Gameplay 60% and deco 40%. Just to say the fact that if you can't play (for bad gameplay) you can't see how good is it. I think making gameplay is the most easiest part of the building process of the level (in my opinion and speaking for my view). The hardest thing for me (or maybe for many creators) is the professionality to do a specific thing. For example you could have a nice idea to do a specific block, background, animation or even the theme for the level but just think how hard will be the execution, that's the problem. That's one of those thing that divides featured levels from epic featured levels. Anyway creating is not that easy if you think in that way. You have to put lot of effort to stay always here at the top and making good levels

ok, i havent watched this to the end yet, but i already like it, cuz you use Core from Undertale

Thank you, ive been looking forward to get creator points and this should help me achieve this goal

1. Make level 2. Spam all kinds of request servers 3. Get loads of sends 4. Wait days OR MONTHS OR YEARS!!!

Thanks

My process for being creative just comes down to bending these rules as much as possible

"You have to stand out from others to get featured" Are you sure about that? However, you still gave some great advice to make good levels that are feature worthy. Thank you, I must say. I've been creating layouts and nothing else for quite some time and I hope I can decorate one to get it rated!

Finally the first real tutorial

Thanks For Video Incidius ❤

Thank you for the video Incidius!!! You really helped me a lot. I hope you have a nice day/night

Forgot the 4th factor being "Don't have a skill issue"

Just got my first featured and can also add from my experience that getting your level featured can take literally months. For me, it took 2 months and I didn't know I got featured until my level showed in daily

What do you usually consider rate worthy? just want to make sure my level is perfect so you can send it for feature on your server.

A lot of these loose standards are even looser than you'd imagine. My first rated level was featured and it was a wave spammy, 1.9 editor restrictions, object heavy, 7 star level that is harder on lower refresh rates and mobile. Basically all you have to do is have it sent by mods, because RobTop's standards are a lot lower than the mods' standards. I would also suggest creating for fun rather than just increasing the number of creator points, because that takes a lot of the fun out of creating if you're just going to do it for creator points.

1: Build up popularity 2: build 3: publish 4: not work-try harder and try different things 5: repeat 1-4 until rated

Thanks for the good advice my fam! ima keep on the grind!

Bro at 8:38 the gameplay sinks with the background song 🔥🔥🔥

4:53 Incidius: But how does Robtop find all these levels to rate? Auto caption: But how does Robtop find all these levels to rape?

4:11 practically, it's the recent tab for the rate of levels

I think even if i make a rate worthy level that i could possibly make, and even how many mod could possibly send my level, there's still low chance of it being rated. Good video though keep it up incidius:)

Step 1 : BE POPULAR

I remember like 5 years ago i friended you on gd and you were a moderator and i was like spam messaging you to rate my horrible levels 😂

Do you know if it possible for example a level get sent for like feature 3 days ago for it to get rated today?

although this tutorial is VERY VERY useful the thing is i cant decorate like someone can take a garbage inside glow and like connecter blocks and it could be so bad but i might think its good also i used to make good gameplay and by i used to i meant a couple months ago but now i cant make gameplay idk why so although this tutorial helped me it still might now help much i think it will take a long long long time to get a featured level

Hey Incidius I see you've been responding to all of the comments, I was wondering you could tell me the status on 2 level in the Demon Voting system. "Boreas" and "Astraea" by DiamondDemon935. We know for a fact that both of the levels have been sent multiple times, yet, for example, Boreas has been out for over half a year and still no rate. If you can tell us any information why it hasn't been rated, that'll be much appreciated. (My best friend (diamonddemon935) has been trying to get a rated level for over 8 years) Ex: "It didn't get 10 votes for rate." Not enough mods voted for it. Mods Voted no. I just wish we at the very least got an explanation on why it still not rated yet. :(

Nice tutorial for people that doesn't know nothing about rating system, good job

I might actually be getting close to my first rate worthy level, I've had some doubts but it seems to be coming along nicely. If not, it'll be a good thing for me to learn from. Thanks for the helpful vid!

I’m making a collab with my friends and we hope to post and verify it by the end of the summer

I tried that, but nobody ever paid attention to my level, i looked in the featured tab, and i found the cr*ppiest level possible...

thanks. your help made me alot more motivated to create levels.

Problem: Im not an artist

2:03 ‘Imagine a world where every featured level looked identical’ I don’t really think we have to imagine that..

Your tutorials are so good. Now time to make my level get featured :)

0:15 idk how but thats my icon but reversed color orders

"So try to avoid putting too many objects" Me: Spu7nix, you hear that?

i got my first cp like a week ago! but i wanna watch this!

3:54 FIRE IN THE HOLE!

1:43 Oops, turns out this doesn't matter. Even nowadays, rated levels have unreadable decorations and blind transitions.

is copying a level's asset for reference to make it different stealing? i have been doing that in my level

Really awesome Video and editing :D Question: Can some one geht Mode without a RU-vid Channel?

So I Made Roblox doors in geometry dash the first update went kinda viral 182 plays and 8 likes also my first list called mulpan challenges went viral also my last mulpan challenge v12 went viral 226 plays and 9 likes maybe you should rate my list and levels because i have a short account with 300 stars 1000 diamonds and 561 orbs i spent alot on icons also 10 demon keys so thats why they went viral with a small amount of likes and plays like the play icon is like a green down arrow so thats why i call it "play" so maybe you should rate it

3:40 Literally 10 minutes ago I played this exact level. WHAT ARE THE ODDS???????

bruh, my level got sent by 3 mods (including you) and it still didnt got rated, i hope there will be a role like a mod which will also have power of rating levels so there wouldnt be 10 levels rated per day

Copy deadlocked, select all, add group, alpha trigger set to 0 done!

How do you become a mode?

Thank you very much, that's gonna be very useful! I've been recently trying to get my first level rated, and the part of the song I wanted to use just happened to be around 57 seconds long, just under the Long length, so I'll look out for that next time.

there's also .blue. can you explain what do ‏‪5:46‬‏

Thanks! This will help me a lot!

thanks for this video, i found it very helpful. i have a question tho, are there any ways to get more people to play a level if its unrated?

How different is the rating system for platformers?

I wanted to make a feature worthy level but I am not very good at the creativity part or syncing part, even though I am good with design

2:04 he straight up just explained glow

It would help if you accualy sent levels. Like dude, Ive been in some of your streams and even levels eith epic sends get rejected on your streams.

Good tutorial but idk how to use triggers 💀

I actually have a long lengthy level and its called Flappy Run, and its all about A robot named Flappy is stuck in prison and he has to beat all the 2,000 obsticales to escape.

3:50 POV: You have only 1 eye

Great work!

Only i dont have is professionalism😢 3:06

Those who desperately watch these just to get from recent tab like levels to CP should know there is a lot more than just going for one level

youre a real one for sending my level

ooo i need this tyty

1:03. can i add that robtop will also not rate or feature a level if the song is overused

Also VOXION by cronibet (me) spotted at 6:00 lol

this was helpful thank you

“No unfair gameplay” Says Roptop who made the 3rd coin in politaregist unfair

I got a feature like 2 weeks ago

so informational!! thank you incidius! 👍👍👍😁😁😁

Thanks, great tutorial! Are there any possible rules about where in the song the level starts from? Like if a good level starts from the drop of the song, is it still possible for it to get rated? I've already started to make a new level that starts from the drop, trying something different. I'm having a lot of fun making it so far! 😄

Would you say a Theory of everything themed level could be star rate worthy? I recently made a level called Behind The Theory, but was wondering if it had to be really decorated like levels such as slam, rush etc. If you see this comment please let me know, thanks! If it is worthy do you know any mods I could send it to?

If I beat my level twice but then I deleted it and reupload with verify hack, did I do mistake that can lead to small popularity for my lvl?

You should redo this tutorial with 2.2

3:13 then how viprin get featured levels

Does a level have to be featured in order for it to have a rated difficulty? I just want my levels to be listed as the appropriate difficulty

I was looking for a vid like this, i wanna be able to get some CP, thanks 👍

Yo I got a question regarding daily and weekly levels Is there anything to increase the likelyhood of getting my or any level in the daily/weekly tab apart from making a good level and optimzing a ton to make less than 30k obj?? I just dont understand how it works. Sometimes there are new levels and others are 2 yold levels, some times are below 30k obj and others +60k and most of the levels have uninteresting deco and songs that have been used too much on featured levels for everyones liking. I have been looking out for patterns in the daily tab for a while and i just can't find any apart from being a well optimized lvl.

Just add a boot in your level, instant FEATURE send from insideeus

Good video

how da heck did you get mod!?!?!?!

Instructions unclear, I'm in 2.2

9:05 Hi ! I have a question about request demon: I upload my biggest project and I tried since last week to request it. How we can know if a mod put the level in this demon voting system ? And how we can do that ? The only way is to request it during mod's stream ? Thanks for your answer !