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'''Viprin''', | '''Viprin''', stylised as '''ViPriN''', was a Norwegian player and [[Moderators|Elder Moderator]] renowned for hosting official community events, including [[The Geometry Dash Awards]], [[Gauntlets|Gauntlet]] Contests, and [[Icon Kit|Icon]] Contests, alongside [[Robert Topala|RobTop]]. With over 130 rated levels, Viprin ranks #5 on the Creators Leaderboard and was widely known for his contributions to mega-collaborations such as [[Artificial Ascent]], [[HyperSonic]], [[Yatagarasu]], and [[Ouroboros]]. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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In August 2014, Viprin became one of the first moderators of [[Geometry Dash]], gaining the ability to send levels to RobTop for rating. His involvement in the TouchArcade forum, where RobTop interacted with players, played a key role in this appointment. During this time, Viprin also joined [[GeoStorm]], contributing to projects like flap. | In August 2014, Viprin became one of the first moderators of [[Geometry Dash]], gaining the ability to send levels to RobTop for rating. His involvement in the TouchArcade forum, where RobTop interacted with players, played a key role in this appointment. During this time, Viprin also joined [[GeoStorm]], contributing to projects like flap. | ||
====Rise to prominence (2015 - 2017)==== | ====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. | 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 | Viprin also gained traction on YouTube, uploading videos of his own and others' levels. 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 | Viprin's work on mega-collaborations began in earnest in 2016. He took over the management of the level Artificial Ascent, originally hosted by [[LmAnubis]], and released it later that year.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laok-nI3-t8</ref> This 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> | 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> This became an annual tradition, 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 | 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]]. The prequels were uploaded by [[ZenthicAlpha]]. Viprin faced criticism for allegedly 'hoarding' Creator Points by uploading so many collaborative levels. Members argued that featuring levels like Artificial Ascent and the new Sonic levels under his account overshadowed contributors, though supporters defended his role as project organiser. | ||
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> | 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 | 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 reorganise the Top 15 entries into three Gauntlets instead of two.<ref>https://twitter.com/vipringd/status/1569172105278668801</ref> | ||
==== | ====Recent work (2019-2026)==== | ||
In 2019, Viprin launched Sparky, a Discord bot developed with Sayajiaji. The bot features a minigame where users guess level names from images within 20 seconds.<ref>https://discord.com/discovery/applications/708452726387769477</ref> In late 2023, Sparky faced criticism for allegedly monitoring servers to ban cheaters. Viprin and the bot's developer, zmx, denied these claims, stating bans were based on irregular gameplay statistics.<ref>https://twitter.com/qvxmiko/status/1732537441188528550</ref> | In 2019, Viprin launched Sparky, a Discord bot developed with Sayajiaji. The bot features a minigame where users guess level names from images within 20 seconds.<ref>https://discord.com/discovery/applications/708452726387769477</ref> In late 2023, Sparky faced criticism for allegedly monitoring servers to ban cheaters. Viprin and the bot's developer, zmx, denied these claims, stating bans were based on irregular gameplay statistics.<ref>https://twitter.com/qvxmiko/status/1732537441188528550</ref> | ||
Viprin's recent level releases have been limited to mega-collaborations, including Ouroboros (2019) and Quaoar (2022). On 1 December 2022, [[YunHaSeu14]] surpassed Viprin's Creator Points record, ending his seven-year reign.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/geometrydash/comments/z9trui/congratulations_to_yunhaseu14_for_becoming_the_1/</ref> | Viprin's recent level releases have been limited to mega-collaborations, including Ouroboros (2019) and Quaoar (2022). On 1 December 2022, [[YunHaSeu14]] surpassed Viprin's Creator Points record, ending his seven-year reign.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/geometrydash/comments/z9trui/congratulations_to_yunhaseu14_for_becoming_the_1/</ref> | ||
In 2023 and 2024, Viprin collaborated with RobTop on several official projects, including directing the Geometry Dash | In 2023 and 2024, Viprin collaborated with RobTop on several official projects, including directing the Geometry Dash 10-Year Anniversary video,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWi_zuXBECw</ref> producing the [[Update 2.2]] trailer,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxA4NJMiZ8o</ref> and managing the NCS collaboration's videos and album levels.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-2Gg7taCf8</ref> | ||
In | In 2025, Viprin launched Rateon in collaboration with AutoNick. Similar to the bot UltimateGDBot by Alex1304, the Rateon bot lists information about Geometry Dash users, levels, and lists.<ref>https://discord.com/discovery/applications/1439081767574311055</ref> In select Discord servers of Viprin's choosing,<ref>https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1481170089297445028/1485021594094141461/image.png?ex=69c059a2&is=69bf0822&hm=9b41cfa2d1585a3ccd61d299da0f69c700fc7fdcf20fd114e446b0dcb93512c1&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=728&height=292</ref> Rateon will send notifications of recent rates, list rates, unrates, moderator promotions, and moderator demotions. | ||
On 7 April 2026, Viprin announced his retirement from Geometry Dash and stepped down from all moderator positions.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxSzDOuUJomwRkS766bR9a3tXHNQ-HMJf3</ref> | |||
On 7 April 2026, Viprin announced his retirement from Geometry Dash | |||
==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
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*[[Dynasty]] - A collaboration with Liebz. It is the second level in the Ion Pack. | *[[Dynasty]] - A collaboration with Liebz. It is the second level in the Ion Pack. | ||
*Elevatia - His first [[Update 2.1|2.1]] solo level. | *Elevatia - His first [[Update 2.1|2.1]] solo level. | ||
*Eternal Eclipse - A collaboration with Toxic. It is also the 100th | *Eternal Eclipse - A collaboration with Toxic. It is also the 100th in Viprin's rated levels. | ||
*Exodus | *Exodus | ||
*Freedom - The shortest level Viprin has made, only 50 seconds long. | *Freedom - The shortest level Viprin has made, only 50 seconds long. | ||
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*Duet | *Duet | ||
*Nocturne - A level updated to use a custom song. The reason is unknown. | *Nocturne - A level updated to use a custom song. The reason is unknown. | ||
*Ultimato - Viprin's most disliked level, featuring a decent amount of | *Ultimato - Viprin's most disliked level, featuring a decent amount of memorisation. | ||
*BUTTON MASHER - The final level of the NCS collaboration and Viprin's final level. | *BUTTON MASHER - The final level of the NCS collaboration and Viprin's final level. | ||
;Medium Demon levels | ;Medium Demon levels | ||
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*Impetus - A mega-collaboration featuring many other people. It is also the prequel to Delirium. | *Impetus - A mega-collaboration featuring many other people. It is also the prequel to Delirium. | ||
*Iridescent - His final solo level, verified by MaxiS9. | *Iridescent - His final solo level, verified by MaxiS9. | ||
*Jawbreaker - A collaboration with TriAxis. | *Jawbreaker - A collaboration with [[TriAxis]]. | ||
*Phantoms Manor | *Phantoms Manor | ||
*Radioactive - A collaboration with Hinds. | *Radioactive - A collaboration with Hinds. | ||
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;Extreme Demon levels | ;Extreme Demon levels | ||
*Artificial Ascent - A mega-collaboration with 17 people, verified by Combined. | *Artificial Ascent - A mega-collaboration with 17 people, verified by Combined. | ||
*Cybernetic Crescent - A mega-collaboration with Serponge, [[G4lvatron]], and several other creators | *Cybernetic Crescent - A mega-collaboration with Serponge, [[G4lvatron]], and several other creators. It is the third and final level in the Technology Trilogy, after Artificial Ascent and Digital Descent. It was verified by [[Technical]]. | ||
*Digital Descent - The mega-collaboration sequel to Artificial Ascent, verified by Combined. | *Digital Descent - The mega-collaboration sequel to Artificial Ascent, verified by Combined. | ||
*HyperSonic - The mega-collaboration sequel to UltraSonic, the third level in the Sonic Series, verified by Combined. | *HyperSonic - The mega-collaboration sequel to UltraSonic, the third level in the Sonic Series, verified by Combined. | ||
*Ouroboros - The mega-collaboration spiritual sequel to Yatagarasu, verified by Technical. | *Ouroboros - The mega-collaboration spiritual sequel to Yatagarasu, verified by Technical. | ||
*Quaoar - A mega-collaboration with about 20 creators. It was started in July 2020 and is a lower-end Extreme Demon difficulty. | *Quaoar - A mega-collaboration with about 20 creators. It was started in July 2020 and is a lower-end Extreme Demon difficulty. It was verified by [[AeonAir]]. | ||
*SubSonic - The mega-collaboration sequel to HyperSonic, the fourth and final level in the Sonic Series, verified by Combined. | *SubSonic - The mega-collaboration sequel to HyperSonic, the fourth and final level in the Sonic Series, verified by Combined. | ||
;Collaboration levels | ;Collaboration levels | ||
* | *Acid Rush II - A mega-collaboration hosted by Serponge. | ||
*Bass Knight - A collaboration with ASonicMen. | |||
*Captain Jonne - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | *Captain Jonne - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | ||
*Chaoz Airflow - A collaboration with Findexi. | |||
*Chaoz Fantasy - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | *Chaoz Fantasy - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | ||
*check after check - A collaboration with Minesap. | *check after check - A collaboration with Minesap. | ||
* | *Club - A mega-collaboration published by GunnerBones. | ||
*Delirium - A mega-collaboration published by Vlacc. | |||
*Descent into Exile - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by GrenadeOfTacos and [[Riot]]. It was verified by BGram. | |||
*Electric Melons - A collaboration with Glittershroom and Pokey. | *Electric Melons - A collaboration with Glittershroom and Pokey. | ||
*Event Horizon - A collaboration with LmAnubis, Squirrel, and PanMan. | |||
*fla - A mega-collaboration created by members of GeoStorm. | |||
*FuryLocked - A collaboration with ZenthicAlpha. | |||
*Gammaray - A mega-collaboration verified by Rewayde and published by Stardust1971. | |||
*Glitter Madness 2k15 - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | |||
*Heaven - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | *Heaven - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | ||
*Infernum - A collaboration with Glittershroom. | |||
*Infinity - A collaboration with Minesap. | *Infinity - A collaboration with Minesap. | ||
*Megascorcher - A collaboration with Minesap. | *Megascorcher - A collaboration with Minesap. | ||
*Metallic Torment - A collaboration with Minesap. | |||
*[[Molten Gear]] - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by [[knobbelboy]]. | |||
*Oridion - A collaboration with [[Surv]]. | |||
*Realms - A collaboration with Cirtrax. | |||
*Red World Rebirth - A collaboration with Findexi and Hinds, verified and published by Riot. | |||
*Sky Maneuvers - A collaboration with Minesap. | *Sky Maneuvers - A collaboration with Minesap. | ||
* | *Sonic Wave Infinity - A mega-collaboration with the APTeam. It was verified by [[Xanii]]. | ||
*[[Supersonic]] - A mega-collaboration verified and published by ZenthicAlpha. | |||
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*Supreme Lab 69 - A collaboration with Rob Buck. | *Supreme Lab 69 - A collaboration with Rob Buck. | ||
* | *[[The Ultimate Phase]] - A mega-collaboration hosted by [[Andromeda (Player)|Andromeda]]. | ||
*Trip - A mega-collaboration hosted by Moosh and Asu Lightning and published by Michigun. | *Trip - A mega-collaboration hosted by Moosh and Asu Lightning and published by Michigun. | ||
*[[UltraSonic]] - A mega-collaboration hosted by ZenthicAlpha. | *[[UltraSonic]] - A mega-collaboration hosted by ZenthicAlpha. | ||
* | *Velocissimo - The first mega-collaboration in the game, published by DaddePro. | ||
*Waterfall Cave - A collaboration with [[weoweoteo]]. | |||
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*Yatagarasu - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by Viprin, verified and published by TrusTa. | *Yatagarasu - An Extreme Demon mega-collaboration hosted by Viprin, verified and published by TrusTa. | ||
*Zenith - A collaboration with Jabbagrullo. | |||
;Verified levels | ;Verified levels | ||
*Crud | |||
*Scrap | *Scrap | ||
* | *Coreosious | ||
*ICUP | |||
*City Rush | |||
*UnderTides | |||
*Binary Life | *Binary Life | ||
*Hades | |||
*Hades | |||
*Ion | *Ion | ||
*LUKOJE | |||
*[[Ocean Rush]] | *[[Ocean Rush]] | ||
*Scorpius | *Scorpius | ||
*Temple of Time | *Temple of Time | ||
*TENDO | |||
*The Mayhem War | *The Mayhem War | ||
* | *Ultra violence | ||
* | *[[White Space]] | ||
==Nominations and awards== | ==Nominations and awards== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Viprin | *Viprin is one of the few creators, alongside [[Neptune]], Michigun, and [[AbstractDark]], to have every shared level rated by RobTop. | ||
*Viprin popularised a ranking system for user coins—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and 'Viprin Certified'—based on creativity and difficulty. The joke rank 'Cardboard' was coined for TamaN's Paperworld, mocking its simplistic design. | |||
*The release of SubSonic (2022) drew criticism for allegedly tarnishing the legacy of the Sonic Series. Viprin responded by publishing a parody version of the level. | *The release of SubSonic (2022) drew criticism for allegedly tarnishing the legacy of the Sonic Series. Viprin responded by publishing a parody version of the level. | ||
*Collecting the | *Collecting the coin in OuterSpace (Fire Gauntlet) reveals the message 'ViPriN is Triggered', a nod to Viprin's strict design standards. | ||
*Known for repurposing mechanics and decorations, Viprin earned the nickname 'Viprin + Paste', even referenced in the Community Shop credits. | *Known for repurposing mechanics and decorations, Viprin earned the nickname 'Viprin + Paste', even referenced in the Community Shop credits. | ||
*Many | *Many early levels (e.g., Maestoso, Legato, and Largo) derive names from musical terms, reflecting Viprin's appreciation for classical composition. | ||
*After holding #1 on the Creators Leaderboard for seven years, Viprin was surpassed by YunHaSeu14 in December 2022 following the feature of Wings. | *After holding #1 on the Creators Leaderboard for seven years, Viprin was surpassed by YunHaSeu14 in December 2022 following the feature of Wings. | ||
*Viprin announced Michigun's passing in March 2021, becoming a central figure in memorial tributes. | *Viprin announced Michigun's passing in March 2021, becoming a central figure in memorial tributes. | ||
* | *After Viprin announced him quitting Geometry Dash, all three people credited in the Community Shop has since quit Geometry Dash: Etzer, a player who quit sometime in 2017-2018; Michigun, a top star-grinder who quit in 2019 and passed away on 10 March 2021. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Players]] | [[Category:Players]] | ||