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A '''checkpoint''', first introduced as a lamppost in [[Sonic 1]], will save the player's progress through a level—the player can restart from that point if they die. Checkpoints also serve as the entrance to a [[special stage]] in [[Sonic 2]], and the entrance to a [[bonus stage]] in [[Sonic 3]] and [[Sonic & Knuckles]]. | A '''checkpoint''', first introduced as a lamppost in [[Sonic 1]], will save the player's progress through a level—the player can restart from that point if they die. Checkpoints also serve as the entrance to a [[special stage]] in [[Sonic 2]], and the entrance to a [[bonus stage]] in [[Sonic 3]] and [[Sonic & Knuckles]]. | ||
| − | ==Sonic 1 Lamppost== | + | ==[[Sonic 1]] Lamppost== |
In this very first Sonic game, Sonic runs past a lamppost, causing the color of the bulb to change from blue to red. The bulb uses the same [[palette]] line as Sonic, and the pole uses the same palette line as [[rings]]. | In this very first Sonic game, Sonic runs past a lamppost, causing the color of the bulb to change from blue to red. The bulb uses the same [[palette]] line as Sonic, and the pole uses the same palette line as [[rings]]. | ||
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In the 8-bit version of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)|Sonic 1]], monitors are used instead of lampposts. Destroying the monitor has the same effect as touching a lamp post. | In the 8-bit version of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)|Sonic 1]], monitors are used instead of lampposts. Destroying the monitor has the same effect as touching a lamp post. | ||
| − | ==Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles Star Posts== | + | ==[[Sonic 2]] and [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]] Star Posts== |
These look quite similar to Sonic 1's lampposts, except the bulb is replaced by a star disc and the pole design is slightly different. When Sonic runs past the star post, the disc starts flashing and (if you have enough rings) a torus of stars appears which you can use to enter a special stage or bonus stage. | These look quite similar to Sonic 1's lampposts, except the bulb is replaced by a star disc and the pole design is slightly different. When Sonic runs past the star post, the disc starts flashing and (if you have enough rings) a torus of stars appears which you can use to enter a special stage or bonus stage. | ||
| − | ==Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 | + | ==[[Sonic Adventure]] and [[Sonic Adventure 2]] Point Markers== |
| − | Both games use a redesigned versions of the 16-bit version [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)|Sonic 1]] lamppost; in these games, two double-lampposts are bent at 90-degree angles, with their tops | + | [[Image:Sadx_point_marker.jpg|thumb|190px|A point marker unactivated (top) and activated (bottom) from the Action Stage [[Lost World]] in [[Sonic Adventure DX]].]] |
| + | Both games use a redesigned versions of the 16-bit version [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)|Sonic 1]] lamppost; in these games, two double-lampposts, called a ''Point Marker'', are bent at 90-degree angles, with their blue tops facing each other. Running through the Point Marker causes these tops to spin quickly, turn yellow, and bend to a standing straight-up position. | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 12 June 2008
A checkpoint, first introduced as a lamppost in Sonic 1, will save the player's progress through a level—the player can restart from that point if they die. Checkpoints also serve as the entrance to a special stage in Sonic 2, and the entrance to a bonus stage in Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles.
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Sonic 1 Lamppost
In this very first Sonic game, Sonic runs past a lamppost, causing the color of the bulb to change from blue to red. The bulb uses the same palette line as Sonic, and the pole uses the same palette line as rings.
Sonic 1 Arrow Monitor
In the 8-bit version of Sonic 1, monitors are used instead of lampposts. Destroying the monitor has the same effect as touching a lamp post.
Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles Star Posts
These look quite similar to Sonic 1's lampposts, except the bulb is replaced by a star disc and the pole design is slightly different. When Sonic runs past the star post, the disc starts flashing and (if you have enough rings) a torus of stars appears which you can use to enter a special stage or bonus stage.
Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 Point Markers
Both games use a redesigned versions of the 16-bit version Sonic 1 lamppost; in these games, two double-lampposts, called a Point Marker, are bent at 90-degree angles, with their blue tops facing each other. Running through the Point Marker causes these tops to spin quickly, turn yellow, and bend to a standing straight-up position.