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|image         = Knots.jpg
|title        = Knots
|nickname     = GD Knots, Rusto (formerly)
|image       = Knots.jpg
|country       = {{Flag|us|United States}}
|imagecaption = Knots' profile picture in 2020.
|levels        = 45
|nickname     = GD Knots<br>Rusto (formerly)
|creatorpoints = 122
|country     = United States
|stats         = [https://gdbrowser.com/u/Knots Knots]
|age          = 20 (December 4, 2003)
  |youtube       = [https://youtube.com/@gdknots9122 GD Knots]
|levels      = 41 (39 rated, 108 CP)
|twitch       = gdknots (deleted)
|crew         = [[GeoStorm]]
|twitter       = [https://x.com/GdKnots GD Knots]
|position    = 37711 (Global)<br>46 (Creators)
|nominations = 5
|awards      = 3
|youtube     = [https://youtube.com/@gdknots9122 GD Knots]
|twitch       = gdknots (deleted)
|twitter     = [https://twitter.com/GdKnots GD Knots]
|gd          = [https://gdbrowser.com/u/Knots Knots]
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'''Knots''' (formerly known as '''Rusto''') is an American player, level creator, and former in-game moderator. He is known for his distinctive modern style over the years. Many consider him one of the game's best creators. He was one of the first creators to popularize the 'modern art' style, which features detailed art with simplified designs, alongside kips and Jayuff. Knots also uses BGA (background animation) often in his levels. Particular renditions of the modern art style have become synonymous with Knots, often referred to as 'Knots style'. He built Geometry Dash levels on mobile until around the summer of 2021, when he started building on the Steam version of the game. He is a member of [[GeoStorm]].
'''Knots''' (formerly known as '''Rusto''') is an American player and level creator in ''Geometry Dash''. He is known for his distinctive modern styles used throughout the years. He is considered one of the best creators in the game by many. He was one of the first creators to popularize the "modern art" style, which consists of detailed art with simplified designs, alongside kips and [[Jayuff]]. Knots also uses BGA (background animation) often in his levels. Particular renditions of the modern art style have become synonymous with Knots, often referred to as "Knots style". He built Geometry Dash levels on mobile until around the summer of 2021, when he started building on the Steam version of the game. He is a member of [[GeoStorm]] and a former in-game moderator.  


Regarded as a very consistent creator by [[Viprin]] and many others, Knots held the longest Epic-rated streak of any creator in the game, with 27 Epic-rated levels in a row, ended by his Legendary-rated level [[getHappier]]. Knots has been nominated three times for Best Modern Creator in the ''Geometry Dash 2.1 Awards'', the ''Geometry Dash 2020 Awards'', and the ''Geometry Dash 2021 Awards'', placing third twice before winning in 2021.
Knots is regarded as a very consistent creator by [[Viprin]] and many others. He had the longest Epic-rated streak out of any creator in the game, with 27 Epic-rated levels in a row, ended by his Legendary-rated level [[getHappier]]. Knots has been nominated twice for Best Modern Creator in the ''Geometry Dash 2.1 Awards'' and the ''Geometry Dash 2020 Awards''. He got third place both times.


Knots is also known for his digital art, which he posts on his Twitter. The character in his profile picture, Promise, has become famous in the Geometry Dash art community. According to Knots, Promise is a fabric robot.<ref>https://x.com/GdKnots/status/1226334786253459456</ref>
Knots is also known for his digital art, which he posts on his Twitter. The character in his profile picture, Promise, has become famous in the ''Geometry Dash'' art community. According to Knots, Promise is a robot made of fabric.<ref>https://twitter.com/GdKnots/status/1226334786253459456</ref>  


==Levels==
==Levels==
;Unrated levels
===Unrated levels===
*confetti - The first level released on his account.
*confetti - The first level released on his account.
*gamma ray
*gamma ray


;Hard levels
===Hard levels===
*12 00 am (Featured)
*12 00 am (featured)
*[[Azimuth]] (Epic) - The first level of the [[Gauntlets|Portal Gauntlet]].
*[[Azimuth]] (Epic)
*Dice (Epic)
*Dice (Epic)
*emptyrooms (Epic)
*emptyrooms (Epic)
*endless journey (Featured) - His first-rated level.
*endless journey (featured) - His first-rated level.
*Harbinger (Epic)
*Harbinger (Epic)
*lowercase (Epic)
*lowercase (Epic)
*quiver (Featured)
*quiver (featured)
*Somnambulist Journey (Epic)
*Somnambulist Journey (Epic)
*underground workshop (Featured)
*underground workshop (featured)


;Harder levels
===Harder levels===
*emotional star (Featured)
*emotional star (featured)
*Event Boundary (Epic)
*Event Boundary (Epic)
*[[getHappier]] (Legendary) - Knots's first Legendary-rated level, as well as the fifth and final level of the [[Gauntlets|Cyborg Gauntlet]].
*getHappier (Legendary) - The level that ended Knots' 27 level long Epic streak, as well as his first Legendary-rated level. Included in the Cyborg Gauntlet.
*hollow star (Featured) - A collaboration with Jqnas.
*hollow star (featured) - A collaboration with Jqnas.
*Intermission (Epic)
*Intermission (Epic)
*Melody at Pause (Epic)
*Melody at Pause (Epic)
*MO (Epic) - A collaboration with MenhHue.
*MO (Epic) - A collaboration with MenhHue.
*Neon Dusk (Epic)
*Neon Dusk (Epic)
*paraIIel (Epic) - The name of the level is spelled with two 'I's instead of two 'L's.
*paraIIel (Epic) - The name of the level is spelled with two "I"s instead of two "L"s.
*[[Radiant Glen]] (Epic) - Knots's Discord Gauntlet entry and Daily level #801. It is also the final level of the [[Gauntlets|Discord Gauntlet]].
*Saccarine (Epic) - A level inspired by nostalgia. The level name was supposed to be Saccharine, but Knots misspelled it.
*Saccarine (Epic) - A level inspired by nostalgia. The level name was supposed to be Saccharine, but Knots misspelled it.
*Slanted (Epic)
*Slanted (Epic)
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*Sway (Epic)
*Sway (Epic)
*This Side Up (Epic)
*This Side Up (Epic)
*[[Trainwreck]] (Epic) - A Christmas-themed level and the fifth and final level of the [[Gauntlets|Christmas Gauntlet]].
*Trainwreck (Epic) - A Christmas-themed level.
*trigger happy (Epic)
*trigger happy (Epic)
*windswept evergreens (Featured) - A Christmas-themed level.
*windswept evergreens (featured) - A Christmas-themed level.
*Radiant Glen (Epic) - Knots' Discord Gauntlet entry level. Daily level #801.


;Insane levels
===Insane levels===
*Breakfast Frenzy (Epic) - A level themed around breakfast.
*Breakfast Frenzy (Epic) - A level-themed around breakfast.
*breaking silhouette (Featured)
*breaking silhouette (featured)
*CAPSULE (Epic)
*CAPSULE (Epic)
*Cirrus (Epic)
*Cirrus (Epic)
*Comatose Dreamscape (Epic) - A level known for its futuristic aesthetic.
*[[Comatose Dreamscape]] (Epic) - A level known for its futuristic aesthetic.
*[[Duckstep]] (Legendary) - The ninth [[Event Level]] with a cartoony and duck theme and his second legendary-rated level.
*[[Duckstep]] (Legendary) - The ninth Event level with a cartoony and duck theme.
*EXIT (Epic)
*EXIT (Epic)
*Rectangle (Epic) - A level with a pixelated and blocky theme. According to Knots, the level contains no diagonal or curved lines.
*Rectangle (Epic) - A level with a pixelated and blocky theme. According to Knots, the level contains no diagonal or curved lines.
*sudden IDEASTHESIA (Featured)
*sudden IDEASTHESIA (featured)
*Where The Sky Fades (Epic)
*Where The Sky Fades (Epic)


;Easy Demon levels
===Demon levels===
*[[Crystal Corridor]] (Epic) - A level themed around crystals and technology, and the third level of the [[Gauntlets|Gem Gauntlet]].
====Easy Demon levels====
*[[Crystal Corridor]] (Epic) - A level themed around crystals and technology.
*RUSH HOUR (Epic)
*RUSH HOUR (Epic)


;Medium Demon levels
====Medium Demon levels====
*LOLLAPALOOZA (Epic)
*LOLLAPALOOZA (Epic)
*DeluDe (Featured)  
*DeluDe (featured)  
*ThresholD (Epic) - His entry for the Doom Gauntlet contest.
*ThresholD (Epic) - His entry for the Doom Gauntlet contest.


;Collaborations participated in
===Collaborations participated in===
*A gentle stroll (Epic) - A collaboration with Zoroa.
*[[Boom Slayer]] - Hosted by AmorAltra. He made the part known as the "Hell Hall".
*[[Boom Slayer]] (Epic) - Hosted by AmorAltra. He made the part known as the 'Hell Hall'.
*Chromatica - Hosted by [[Darwin]].
*[[BUTTON MASHER]] (Mythic) - The NCS x GD event finale, hosted by [[Viprin]].
*Conn - A collaboration with Rekiii and MenhHue.
*Cats Invasion (Legendary) - A cat-themed mega-collaboration made for the Space Gauntlet.
*[[Dream Flower]] - A collaboration with [[Xender Game]].
*Chromatica (Epic) - Hosted by [[Darwin]].
*Duplication (upcoming) - A colorful mega-collaboration hosted by Zeptoz.
*Conn (Featured) - A collaboration with Rekiii and MenhHue.
*ECHO (upcoming) - Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by Zeptoz.
*[[Dream flower]] (Epic) - A collaboration with [[XG]].
*Fizzy Fossils - An American entry to the World Gauntlet Contest.
*Duplication (Epic) - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by Zeptoz.
*Fluffy Cats - Hosted by DaFinn.
*ECHO (upcoming) - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by Zeptoz set to place in the Top 15 of the Demonlist. It is being verified by Hqmy.
*[[Graceful]] - An unrated Top 20 difficulty Extreme Demon hosted and verified by D a G.
*[[Fizzy Fossils]] (Epic) - An American entry to the World Gauntlet Contest. Third level of the [[Gauntlets|Galaxy Gauntlet]].
*Gracefully (upcoming) - A remake of Graceful hosted by Nindy that is planned to be Top 20 in difficulty.
*Fluffy Cats (Featured) - Hosted by DaFinn.
*iMoet - Hosted by ZeeToss.
*[[Graceful]] (Star-rated) - An Extreme Demon hosted and verified by D a G in 2021. It took nearly 4.5 years to get rated.
*Passiflora - Hosted by Cthulu.
*Gracefully (Featured) - A remake of Graceful hosted by Nindy.
*PERIHELION - Hosted by Ilrell.
*Hoaprox (Epic) - A collaboration with Markydash and LKH2001, published on the former's 'MarkyArchived' account.
*Psyshpere - A collaboration with SamMaxx.
*[[Honeydew]] (Epic) - Hosted by Howler. Second level of the [[Gauntlets|Forest Gauntlet]].
*[[PURPLE SPLASH]] - Hosted by [[CastriX]].
*iMoet (Featured) - Hosted by ZeeToss.
*Sweet Tooth - Hosted by Daivrt.
*[[Next Cab Soon]] (Mythic) - Created for the NCS Gauntlet Contest and hosted by Arclia. Fourth level of the [[Gauntlets|NCS I Gauntlet]].
*SYNAPSE II - Hosted by [[CastriX]] and KowZ.
*Next Call Subpixel (Legendary) - Published by TriStorm.
*Teslawolf - Hosted by WerewolfGD.
*[[ORBIT]] (Mythic) - A Top 5 difficulty Extreme Demon hosted by [[MindCap]] and verified by [[Zoink]].
*Upbeat Illusion - Hosted by DevinCoyote.
*Pale Machine (Legendary) - Hosted by Blueskii.
*Passiflora (Featured) - Hosted by Cthulu.
*PERIHELION (Epic)- Hosted by Ilrell, on Galzo's account.
*Psyshpere (Epic) - A collaboration with SamMaxx.
*PURPLE SPLASH (Epic) - Hosted by CastriX.
*Sweet Tooth (Featured) - Hosted by Hychie.
*SYNAPSE II (Featured) - Hosted by CastriX and KowZ.
*Teslawolf (Featured) - Hosted by Alpheia.
*Twenty Four (Epic) - Hosted by ZeroSR. Third level of the [[Gauntlets|Forest Gauntlet]].
*Undertides (Epic) - An ocean-themed mega-collaboration hosted by Arclia.
*Upbeat Illusion (Featured) - Hosted by Howler.


;Cancelled/deleted levels
===Canceled/deleted levels===
*Iridescent - His entry to [[G4lvatron|G4lvatron's]] Creator Contest, which got 8th place. It was deleted for unknown reasons.
*Iridescent - His entry to [[G4lvatron]]'s Creator Contest, which got 8th place. It was deleted for unknown reasons.


;Upcoming levels
===Upcoming levels===
*Interstellar Highway - Announced on 12 July 2022, in a tweet. There are two images of the level on Twitter and a video of the first part in his Discord Server playrooms.
*Interstellar Highway - Announced on July 12, 2022, on a tweet. There are two images of the level on Twitter and a video of the first part in his Discord Server playrooms.


==Nominations and awards==
==Nominations and awards==
===The Geometry Dash Awards===
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''Received 7 nominations and 3 awards in [[The Geometry Dash Awards]]''
|-|Geometry Dash Awards=
''Received 5 nominations and 3 awards in the [[Geometry Dash Awards]]''


;Nominations
===Nominations===
*Nominated in the 2.1 Awards for ''Best Modern Creator''
*Nominated in the 2.1 Awards for ''Best Modern Creator''
*Nominated in the 2020 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with Comatose Dreamscape
*Nominated in the 2020 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with Comatose Dreamscape
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*Nominated in the 2022 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with Rectangle
*Nominated in the 2022 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with Rectangle
*Nominated in the 2023 Awards for ''Best Harder Level'' with Radiant Glen
*Nominated in the 2023 Awards for ''Best Harder Level'' with Radiant Glen
*Nominated in the 2024 Awards for ''Best Classic Creator''
*Nominated in the 2024 Awards for ''Best Intermediate Classic'' with getHappier


;Awards
===Awards===
*Awarded in the 2020 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with [[Dream flower]] (along with XG)
*Awarded in the 2020 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with [[Dream Flower]] (along with [[Xender Game]])
*Awarded in the 2021 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with [[Azimuth]]
*Awarded in the 2021 Awards for ''Best Modern Level'' with [[Azimuth]]
*Awarded in the 2021 Awards for ''Best Modern Creator''  
*Awarded in the 2021 Awards for ''Best Modern Creator''  
 
|-|Other Honors=
===Other honours===
* Placed 32nd in GDToday's 100 Greatest Levels of All Time List with [[Dream Flower]] (along with [[Xender Game]])
*Placed 32nd in Geometry Dash Today's list of 'The Top 100 Greatest Geometry Dash Levels Of All Time' with [[Dream flower]] (along with XG)
</tabber>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Knots was promoted to moderator on 26 February 2020. He was un-modded on 2 October 2021, due to inactivity.
*He was promoted to moderator on February 26, 2020. He was un-modded on October 2, 2021, due to inactivity.
*Knots often uses songs for his levels that have never been used in rated levels (let alone used in any level).
*He often uses songs for his levels that have never been used in rated levels (let alone used in any level).
*Around August 2018, Knots's account was hacked, and his name was changed to Rusto. It was later changed back.
*Around August 2018, his account was hacked, and his name was changed to Rusto. It was later changed back.
*Despite ending his streak of Epic-rated levels, Knots has an ongoing streak of Epic-or-greater-rated levels, with 30.
*Knots is tied with [[Subwoofer]] for the most Gauntlet levels (10 each).
**Both creators have five publications and five collaboration participations.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Players]]
[[Category:Players]]
[[Category:Award-winning players]]
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