Editing Viprin (section)

====Rise to prominence (2015 - 2017)====
By 2015, Viprin had overtaken ZenthicAlpha to become #1 on the Creators Leaderboard.<ref>https://gdforum.freeforums.net/thread/4032/viprin-zenthicalpha-debate</ref> While his solo output decreased during this period, he remained active through collaborations, including duo collaborations with creators like Glittershroom and Minesap.

Viprin also gained traction on YouTube, uploading videos of his own levels and others'. In late 2014, he hosted his first Creator Contest on his channel, which became a recurring success.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeKdC7VFS4k</ref>

Viprin's work on mega-collaborations began in earnest in 2016. He took over management of the level Artificial Ascent, originally hosted by [[LmAnubis]], and later released it that year.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laok-nI3-t8</ref> This project was followed by sequels like [[Digital Descent]] (2017) and [[Cybernetic Crescent]] (2021).

Viprin's leadership in community events solidified his reputation. In late 2016, he co-hosted the first iteration of The Geometry Dash Awards for [[Update 2.0]] with [[Etzer]], an event promoted by RobTop.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-37l16M9ws</ref> The event became an annual tradition and is now published on the official RobTopGames channel.

In early 2017, the mega-collaboration level Yatagarasu, co-hosted by Viprin, was verified and released by [[TrusTa]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGKx0pk_wo</ref> Soon after, he would release the next two mega-collaboration levels in the Sonic Series, HyperSonic and [[SubSonic]]. [[ZenthicAlpha]] uploaded the prequels. Viprin faced criticism for allegedly 'hoarding' Creator Points by uploading so many collaborative levels. Members argued that featuring levels such as Artificial Ascent and the new Sonic levels under his account overshadowed other contributors, though supporters defended his role as project organizer.

In early 2017, Viprin, Etzer, and [[Michigun]] hosted the first official Icon Contest with RobTop. Over 20,000 icons were submitted, with the best added to the game after a community vote.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyCnIvUg8Tw</ref> A second Icon Contest was held in 2020.<ref>https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1315436220873310208</ref>

Viprin also managed Gauntlet Contests, starting with the Crystal Gauntlet in 2017.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doE5KuoiR1Q</ref> However, these events were not without controversy. For example, the 2022 World Gauntlet Contest faced backlash when levels like Planet X and Nivel ranked higher than community favourites such as BISMARCK. Judges, including Viprin, received severe harassment, prompting RobTop and Viprin to reorganize the Top 15 entries into three Gauntlets instead of two.<ref>https://twitter.com/vipringd/status/1569172105278668801</ref>