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'''Viprin''', | '''Viprin''', stylised as '''ViPriN''', is a retired 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 ranked high up 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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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. | 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 | 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 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> | ||
====Final years (2019 - 2025)==== | ====Final years (2019 - 2025)==== | ||
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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. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Viprin | *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 to mock its simplistic design. | ||
*All of Viprin's uploaded levels are rated. He is the highest-ranked creator with this distinction. | *All of Viprin's uploaded levels are rated. He is the highest-ranked creator with this distinction. | ||
**Viprin has the most rated levels without any unrated levels. | **Viprin has the most rated levels without any unrated levels. | ||