Editing Doggie (section)

===Hiatus, return, and first Extreme Demons===
By late 2017, Doggie had shifted away from Geometry Dash due to the release of ''[[Wikipedia:Fortnite|Fortnite]]'', focusing heavily on it instead. During this period, his main channel uploads consisted solely of ''Fortnite'' content, and the experience he gained editing those videos helped shape his current production style.

Doggie briefly returned to Geometry Dash in mid-2018 after acquiring a 144Hz monitor, attempting his first Extreme Demon, [[Cataclysm]], but stopped playing after a 71% fail.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1NXMR0Eh8w</ref> In August, he returned to pursue a video idea he had long envisioned: completing every level in [[Ultimate Demon Mix]], including Cataclysm. This concept became the first instalment in his ongoing 'Level Series', in which he completes every level within a given series, such as the RGB or Greek Letter series.

On 27 August, Doggie beat Cataclysm in 5,663 attempts, marking his first-ever Extreme Demon and List Demon.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubjzk15rqyU</ref> He later returned in January 2019 after obtaining a 240Hz monitor and completed his second Extreme Demon, Quest For Perfection, in just 315 attempts on 14 January.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbQc5G5vVY</ref> The level was classified as an Extreme Demon at the time.

Doggie returned in July and beat his third Extreme Demon, [[HyperSonic]], in 5,124 attempts.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GcE16sCOjA</ref> Although it would technically be his new hardest Demon, he did not initially view it that way. Nonetheless, this accomplishment reignited his passion for Geometry Dash, similar to his excitement during early Update 2.1, particularly as his interest in ''Fortnite'' began to decline with the release of Season X and Chapter 2.

In August, Doggie began working on his new hardest Demon, Killbot, ranked #37 on the [[Demonlist (Pointercrate)|Demonlist]] at the time. Despite being out for over two years, a difficult memory-based Extreme Demon with only nine victors was a daunting choice. However, the challenge reminded him how he once viewed Theory of FirePower, daunting but achievable, and motivated him to persevere. After 15,347 attempts, 11 final UFO deaths, and two heartbreaking 95% fails, Doggie finally conquered Killbot on 17 September.<ref name="Killbot">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c97A8sWnNws</ref> This milestone marked a significant turning point in his skill level, as he began consistently beating Extreme Demons and gained newfound confidence.

Just two days earlier, on 15 September, Doggie had released his third major level, Dark, a red-and-grey creation that showcased his improved level design and decoration skills, solidifying his growth in the editor.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LafGl9ijb4w</ref>

Keeping up the momentum, Doggie beat [[ICE Carbon Diablo X]] on 2 October in roughly 2,000 attempts (mostly from older runs).<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqEVCajr0xY</ref> Less than a week later, on 8 October, he completed [[Auditory Breaker]] in just 2,828 attempts, despite it being ranked higher than Killbot at the time (though it would later fall below it).<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd_xM0PlOAc</ref> He rounded out this impressive streak by beating Zettabyte on 3 November in just 1,354 attempts.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwT_0hxKe0</ref>

On 27 October, Doggie released his fourth major level, The Gins, inspired by a short film of the same name created by his brother and friends.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQo5qDcZDfo</ref> The level follows the bizarre narrative of a psychotic, cannibalistic serial killer who chases the player throughout. Although the original film was intentionally absurd, that same unserious tone penetrated the level's design and storytelling. Despite its comedic roots, The Gins would become Doggie's first-rated level just one year later.