String Theory - Revision history

Magnus Von Neto: /* Trivia */

2025-03-18T03:26:32Z

‎Trivia

Snessy the duck: /* Trivia */

2024-06-27T11:56:03Z

‎Trivia

75.55.159.148 at 09:46, 8 April 2021

2021-04-08T09:46:27Z

Gannio: Corrected alt stage activation, clarified Imorm as its variant term.

2021-04-04T17:09:13Z

Corrected alt stage activation, clarified Imorm as its variant term.

Spin Attaxx: Strategy cleanup

2021-04-03T23:53:02Z

Strategy cleanup

108.48.7.120: Added Strategy

2021-04-03T22:34:40Z

Added Strategy

Spin Attaxx: I hate you.

2021-04-03T20:02:23Z

I hate you.

108.48.7.120: Formatting mistake fixed and trivia added.

2021-04-03T20:00:37Z

Formatting mistake fixed and trivia added.

108.48.7.120: I'm not good at writing pages. Will fill in Galaxy Man's CDs and strategy later. -GrowingDarkness

2021-04-03T19:01:25Z

I'm not good at writing pages. Will fill in Galaxy Man's CDs and strategy later. -GrowingDarkness

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{{Levelinfo
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|title=String Theory
|image=[[File:MAGMMLEZ-CH2-StringTheory.png|256px]]
|caption=
|game=''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''
|creator=[[Gannio]]
|rank=Chapter 2
|composer=GrayTunes, DeltaMudkip, Toby Fox, Konami
|artist=

|collectables=[[File:CD.png]][[File:CD.png]] 
|enemies=
*[[Batton]]
*[[Deispider]]
*[[Kakinbatank]]
|gimmicks=
*[[Web Pendulum]]
|subbosses=
*[[Spider Potton]]
|bosses=
*[[Recluse Woman]]
|other=
|music=Undertale - Spider Dance Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears '''Boss:''' Undertale - Spider Dance Castlevania 2 & 3 Boss Medley
|location=
|previous=[[Vertical Vine Venture]]
|next=[[Cursor Corruption]]
}}
{{Stub}}
'''String Theory''' is the third level on the path to the [[Psycho Chip]] in Chapter 2 of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''.
==Strategy==
{{NeedsStrategy}}

==Z-Phone Dialogue==
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!style="color:#FCFCFC; background-color: #454E54;"|
!style="color:#FCFCFC; background-color: #454E54;"|Contact
!style="color:#FCFCFC; background-color: #454E54;"|Transcript
|-
|[[File:ZPhoneWily.png]]
|Dr. Wily
|String Theory?
Ah, the old bell tower. How'd an Element end up there?! Do they like obnoxiously loud noises?

The place is a bit dusty, though, since...there's no need for a bell tower nowadays.

I could use a change from phone alarms, though, so maybe we should bring it back.
|-
|[[File:ZPhoneKrantz.png]]
|Agent Krantz
|'''Krantz:''' String Theory?
That cave is apparently being retrofitted to a new type of data storage facility.

It uses web-like wires to transmit data, but the servers they connect to haven't been installed yet.

Thankfully, those wires are strong enough that you can climb on them.

On top of that, the stickiness will prevent you from falling if you get hit.

There's also large "Web Pendulums". Cutting the string they hang on will cause them to fall.

This can be problematic if you're suspended in midair, but it can be useful if you can get them rolling.

'''Zero:''' The area as a whole seems to be dimly lit...

'''Krantz:''' Yeah...apparently they wanted to keep the lighting only for development to save on the electric bill.

I've even heard some of the deeper areas lack any light at all. Do you have anything that could help you see?
|-
|[[File:ZPhoneGalaxy.png]]
|Galaxy Man
|colspan="2"|'''(CD #1):'''

'''(CD #2):'''
|-
|[[File:ZPhoneYamato.png]]
|Yamato Man
|'''Yamato Man:''' Recluse Woman?
Isn't she the security robot for that server farm in the middle of nowhere? Why did they design her after a spider?

'''Zero:''' Arachnids are known for spinning and using... ''web.''

'''Yamato Man:''' So they made the security guard a spider for the sake of a bad pun?

'''Zero:''' That seems to be the case, yes.

'''Yamato Man:''' I like these guys, whoever they are! As for this security robot, watch out for the venomous shots she aims at you, but also keep an eye on the top of the screen when she swings around, because she'll start dropping tiny robot spiders all over the place!

When injured enough, she'll run off; but use the web she leaves behind to climb up after her!

Haha, I'd kill to have a duel inside a bell tower! It's a very dramatic battlefield!

'''Zero:''' Do you think the bell could be used by or against me?

'''Yamato Man:``` Hmm... Perhaps if you can reach it.

But unless you have a way to get inside it, I think it's out of the cards for both of you.

|-
|[[File:ZPhoneKnives.png]]
|Knives
|'''Knives:''' What, the bell tower place?? Noooo! That stupid spider robot freaks me out.

She'd totally get in our way and ruin the date and stuff. With cobwebs. And Stuff

The spiders aren't even good enough, anyways. They're not even dangerous.

'''Zero:''' I do not get you at all.

'''Knives:''' The risk factor's very important in deciding the location, Zero!!

If they were POISONOUS spiders, then we'd be going places!!
|}
 
{{MaGMMLEZ Chapter 2 Psycho}}
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-==Trivia==
+==Notes==
 * If the shoot button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
 * String Theory and [[Lily Airpad]] are the only levels in ''MaGMML: Episode Zero'' to feature creator-specific vanity plates at their boss doors.
-* The Web Fence object would later be reused for the climbable walls in Tier 14 of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 3]]''.
+* The Web Fence object would later be reused for the climbable walls in [[Tier 14 (MaGMML3)|Tier 14]] of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level 3]]''.
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 {{MaGMMLEZ Chapter 2 Psycho}}
 {{MaGMMLEZ}}
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 *[[Recluse Woman]]
 |other=
-|music=Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''(Alt):'''Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears<br>'''Boss:''' Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''Boss (Alt):''' Castlevania 2 & 3 Boss Medley
+|music=Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''(Alt):''' Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears<br>'''Boss:''' Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''Boss (Alt):''' Castlevania 2 & 3 Boss Medley
 |location=
 |previous=[[Vertical Vine Venture]]
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 ==Trivia==
-* If the shoot button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage music and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
+* If the shoot button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
 * String Theory and [[Lily Airpad]] are the only levels in ''MaGMML: Episode Zero'' to feature creator-specific vanity plates at their boss doors.
 <br>

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 *[[Deispider]]
 *[[Hothead]]
-*[[Imorm]]
+*[[Imorm|Glowing Imorm]]
 *[[Kakinbatank]]
 *[[Scissascissor]]
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 ==Strategy==
-In the beginning, the stage introduces Web Fences and Spider Cogs. After climbing for a bit, a W-Tank appears, and can be obtained by using the [[Zap Chip]] and airdashing toward it. Below are [[Imorm]]s, [[B Bitter]]s and [[Web Barrier]]s to stomp through. Coming down and to the right, Zero will find a [[Kakinbatank]], [[Deispider]], and a Web Pendulum to swing around. A [[Spider Potton]], which dispenses Deispiders, can easily be taken out with the [[Z-Burst]]. Going up leads to a checkpoint, which shows a [[Scissascissor]] cutting a Web Pendulum's string. What follows is a long stretch of Web Pendulums over a chasm; using the Z-Saber here is ill-advised, as it can easily cut a pendulum loose by accident. At the end is a row of spikes with a Web Fence placed over it. While climbing upwards is the way to go, building momentum with the last Web Pendulum and then cutting it loose to make it roll will open a shortcut, destroying a wall and several enemies in a straight path forwards. Both paths lead to the second checkpoint, after which is a split path.
+In the beginning, the stage introduces Web Fences and Spider Cogs. After climbing for a bit, a W-Tank appears, and can be obtained by using the [[Zap Chip]] and airdashing toward it. Below are [[Imorm|Glowing Imorm]]s, [[B Bitter]]s and [[Web Barrier]]s to stomp through. Coming down and to the right, Zero will find a [[Kakinbatank]], [[Deispider]], and a Web Pendulum to swing around. A [[Spider Potton]], which dispenses Deispiders, can easily be taken out with the [[Z-Burst]]. Going up leads to a checkpoint, which shows a [[Scissascissor]] cutting a Web Pendulum's string. What follows is a long stretch of Web Pendulums over a chasm; using the Z-Saber here is ill-advised, as it can easily cut a pendulum loose by accident. At the end is a row of spikes with a Web Fence placed over it. While climbing upwards is the way to go, building momentum with the last Web Pendulum and then cutting it loose to make it roll will open a shortcut, destroying a wall and several enemies in a straight path forwards. Both paths lead to the second checkpoint, after which is a split path.
 ===Top Path===
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 ==Trivia==
-* If the jump button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage music and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
+* If the shoot button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage music and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
 * String Theory and [[Lily Airpad]] are the only levels in ''MaGMML: Episode Zero'' to feature creator-specific vanity plates at their boss doors.
 <br>

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 |next=[[Cursor Corruption]]
 }}
-{{Stub}}
+'''String Theory''' is the third level on the path to the [[Psycho Chip]] in Chapter 2 of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''. Set in a cave system used as a server farm, it is filled with a number of web-themed gimmicks, most prominently [[Web Fence]]s that can be scaled like large ladders, and [[Web Pendulum]]s that use [[Zero]]'s momentum to swing back and forth, and can be cut loose using the [[Z-Saber]] or [[Cutter Chip]]. Naturally, spider-themed enemies are also plentiful, ranging from [[Deispider]]s to the unique [[Spider Cog]] enemy. Even the boss, the Robot Master [[Recluse Woman]], fits in with this spidery theme. It is also a fairly large level, filled with branching paths that have their own secrets and shortcuts.
 '''String Theory''' is the third level on the path to the [[Psycho Chip]] in Chapter 2 of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''.
 ==Strategy==
-In the beginning, the stage introduces Web Fences and Spider Cogs. After climbing for a bit the player will find a Weapon Tank. The player can obtain it by using the [[Zap Chip]] and airdashing toward it. Below are [[Imorm|Imorms]], [[B Bitters]] and [[Web Barrier|Web Barriers]] to stomp through. Coming down and to the right, the player will find a [[Kakinbatank]],[[Deispider]] and a [[Web Pendulum]] to swing around. A [[Spider Potton]], which dispenses Deispiders can easily be taken out with the [[Z-Burst]]. Going up leads to a checkpoint, which shows a [[Scissascissor]] cutting the web. In the room with Web Pendulums and a pit below, cut the web with the [[Z-Saber]] or [[Cutter Chip]] and roll the pendulum to break the wall. Climbing the Web Fence instead will bring the player to a few rooms before dropping through Web Barriers. Both paths lead to the second checkpoint.
+In the beginning, the stage introduces Web Fences and Spider Cogs. After climbing for a bit, a W-Tank appears, and can be obtained by using the [[Zap Chip]] and airdashing toward it. Below are [[Imorm]]s, [[B Bitter]]s and [[Web Barrier]]s to stomp through. Coming down and to the right, Zero will find a [[Kakinbatank]], [[Deispider]], and a Web Pendulum to swing around. A [[Spider Potton]], which dispenses Deispiders, can easily be taken out with the [[Z-Burst]]. Going up leads to a checkpoint, which shows a [[Scissascissor]] cutting a Web Pendulum's string. What follows is a long stretch of Web Pendulums over a chasm; using the Z-Saber here is ill-advised, as it can easily cut a pendulum loose by accident. At the end is a row of spikes with a Web Fence placed over it. While climbing upwards is the way to go, building momentum with the last Web Pendulum and then cutting it loose to make it roll will open a shortcut, destroying a wall and several enemies in a straight path forwards. Both paths lead to the second checkpoint, after which is a split path.
 ===Top Path===
-The top path introduces [[Crystal Generator|Crystal Generators]] atop a pit with Web Pendulums. Like the pendulum before, cutting and rolling down the pendulum will break the wall to the right. The player will find a room with two Pendulums. The player must swing the Pendulum far right and cut it to obtain a [[CD]]. Below the player is a Kakinbatank that always drops weapon energy, a pit, a door that brings the player back up to the pendulums and an exit door that takes them out of the room. The next room contains 3 Web Pendulums to swing the player upward and move right. In this room, the player can easily take down the enemies easily by cutting the pendulum down. The door leads back to the split path and the right leads to the boss: [[Recluse Woman]]
+The top path introduces [[Crystal Generator]]s atop a pit with Web Pendulums. Like the pendulum before, cutting and rolling a pendulum will break a wall to the right, taking Zero to a hidden door over a row of spikes. This door leads to a large room with two Web Pendulums, the rightmost of which must be swung far and then cut to obtain a [[CD]], as well as a shortcut to the end of the level. Below the pendulums is a Kakinbatank that always drops weapon energy, a pit, a door that brings Zero back up to the pendulums, and an exit door that takes him out of the room. Meanwhile, the main path (accessed via Web Fence) contains more Web Pendulums that are needed to reach higher places, before eventually reaching a large outdoors area. By cutting a Web Pendulum here loose, Zero can effortlessly destroy every remaining enemy in his way, up to and including another Spider Potton.
 ===Bottom Path===
-The bottom path introduces [[Revealing Tiles]] and [[Hothead|Hotheads]]. [[Flame Chip]],Zap Chip, Hotheads, and Imorms emit light. The player must then jump across dark Web Pendulums and fight a Kakinbatank at the end of the room. Going up and to the right the player will find 3 Deispiders, an Imorm and two Web Barriers. The next room contains another Spider Potton and a [[CD]] the player can airdash to on the next room. The player can melt the Web Barrier to the right which'll give them an E-Tank. The door above leads to the room with the door leading back to the split paths. Going to the right leads to the boss.
+The bottom path takes Zero to a dark part of the cave, introducing a darkness gimmick using [[Revealing Tiles]]. A small aura of light surrounds Zero and other objects, such as [[Hothead]]s, background torches, and Zap Chip/[[Flame Chip]]-affected weapons. Meanwhile, multiple enemies are coloured pitch-black, helping them blend into the darkness. To proceed, Zero must jump across several dark Web Pendulums (over a bottomless pit, of course) and fight a Kakinbatank at the end of the room. After a few short screens, another Spider Potton appears as a midboss, and just beyond it is the exit, which contains another [[CD]]. With the Flame Chip, some [[Destroyable Block|Meltable Ice]] on the right can be cleared to find an E-Tank.
 ==Z-Phone Dialogue==
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 ==Trivia==
 * If the jump button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage music and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
 <br>
 {{MaGMMLEZ Chapter 2 Psycho}}
 {{MaGMMLEZ}}
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 |title=String Theory
 |image=[[File:MAGMMLEZ-CH2-StringTheory.png|256px]]
-|caption=
+|caption=Behold, true believers! The Sensational Spider-Zero!
 |game=''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''
 |creator=[[Gannio]]
 |rank=Chapter 2
-|composer=GrayTunes, DeltaMudkip, Toby Fox, Konami
+|composer=Toby Fox, Konami (originals)<br>GrayTunes, [[DeltaMudkip]] (covers)
 |artist=
 <!-- ===========Stats============== -->
-|collectables=[[File:CD.png]][[File:CD.png]]<br>
+|collectables=[[File:CD.png]][[File:CD.png]]<br>074: [[Bone Dragon]]<br>075: [[Recluse Woman]]
 |enemies=
-*[[Batton]]
+*[[B Bitter]]
 *[[Deispider]]
 *[[Kakinbatank]]
 |gimmicks=
 *[[Web Pendulum]]
 |subbosses=
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 *[[Recluse Woman]]
 |other=
-|music=Undertale - Spider Dance<br>Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears<br>'''Boss:''' Undertale - Spider Dance<br>Castlevania 2 & 3 Boss Medley
+|music=Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''(Alt):'''Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears<br>'''Boss:''' Undertale - Spider Dance<br>'''Boss (Alt):''' Castlevania 2 & 3 Boss Medley
 |location=
 |previous=[[Vertical Vine Venture]]
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 '''String Theory''' is the third level on the path to the [[Psycho Chip]] in Chapter 2 of ''[[Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero]]''.
 ==Strategy==
-The level starts
+{{NeedsStrategy}}
 ==Z-Phone Dialogue==
 {|border="1px" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="border: 2px solid #73828C; border-collapse:collapse; background-color:#FAFAFA;"
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 Ah, the old bell tower. How'd an Element end up there?! Do they like obnoxiously loud noises?
-The place is a bit dusty, though, since...there's no need for a bell tower nowadays.
+The place is a bit dusty, though, since... there's no need for a bell tower nowadays.
 I could use a change from phone alarms, though, so maybe we should bring it back.
@@ Line 64: / Line 75: @@
 '''Zero:''' The area as a whole seems to be dimly lit...
-'''Krantz:''' Yeah...apparently they wanted to keep the lighting only for development to save on the electric bill.
+'''Krantz:''' Yeah... apparently they wanted to keep the lighting only for development to save on the electric bill.
 I've even heard some of the deeper areas lack any light at all. Do you have anything that could help you see?
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 |[[File:ZPhoneGalaxy.png]]
 |Galaxy Man
-|colspan="2"|'''(CD #1):'''
+|colspan="2"|'''(CD #1):''' For this one, make sure you take the bottom path in the path split zone place!
-'''(CD #2):'''
+After that, you'll need to figure out some wacky physics to finally snag the CD!
 |-
 |[[File:ZPhoneYamato.png]]
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 '''Zero:''' That seems to be the case, yes.
-'''Yamato Man:''' I like these guys, whoever they are! As for this security robot, watch out for the venomous shots she aims at you, but also keep an eye on the top of the screen when she swings around, because she'll start dropping tiny robot spiders all over the place!
+'''Yamato Man:''' I like these guys, whoever they are! As for this security robot, watch out for the venomous shots she aims at you,<br>but also keep an eye on the top of the screen when she swings around, because she'll start dropping tiny robot spiders all over<br>the place!
 When injured enough, she'll run off; but use the web she leaves behind to climb up after her!
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 '''Zero:''' Do you think the bell could be used by or against me?
-'''Yamato Man:''' Hmm... Perhaps if you can reach it.
+'''Yamato Man:``` Hmm... Perhaps if you can reach it.
 But unless you have a way to get inside it, I think it's out of the cards for both of you.
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 |'''Knives:''' What, the bell tower place?? Noooo! That stupid spider robot freaks me out.
-She'd totally get in our way and ruin the date and stuff. With cobwebs. And Stuff
+She'd totally get in our way and ruin the date and stuff. With cobwebs. And stuff.
 The spiders aren't even good enough, anyways. They're not even dangerous.
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 ==Trivia==
-* When holding shoot while entering the level, the level will change its tiles and music.
+* If the jump button is held while entering String Theory, the level will take on an alternate "daytime" palette, with both the stage music and Recluse Woman's boss fight having different music.
 <br>
 {{MaGMMLEZ Chapter 2 Psycho}}
 {{MaGMMLEZ}}
 [[Category:Stages]][[Category:Make a Good Mega Man Level: Episode Zero Stages]]