BFC wrote:Anyone can do whatever they wish with any level they download. However, breaking existing structures is cheap, cheesy, lame, etc..pick any derogatory word you like.
To me, it's pretty obvious that breaking things using the method outlined in the first post is an exploit or cheat (so I voted yes on the poll). However, breaking things using certain materials
the way they were meant to be used, is not. It is simply an alternative solution (sometimes also the intended solution) to overcoming an obstacle.
In my opinion, there is no "right" or "wrong" solution in a game like this, and it seems most people here agree. I like being able to solve a level my way (using destruction or not) instead of the level designers way.
I don't see the point of passing judgement on other people just because they don't neccessarily agree with you. You seem to think one solution is more "honourable" than another - I disagree. As long as we both work within the rules of the game, both solutions are equal. One can be more elegant than the other, but clearly a destructive solution can be pretty elegant too.
Basically, if you want to impose artificial limitations on yourself while playing, that's fine by me. But don't tell me that your way of solving levels is in any way superior to mine. There may be just as much planning and thought behind my solution, and instead of disrespecting eachother we should just be thankful that this game gives us both the freedom to play with it as we wish. That's rare these days.