Dragon Coins

[Drifloon]

So how do you actually use Dragon Coins in your levels?

I use Dragon Coins in my levels to add extra difficulty. I sometimes put the Dragon Coins on dangerous places or after finishing a certain challenge, advanced techniques on the gimmick introduced in my levels.

Since collecting Dragon Coins is optional, it doesn't require the beginners to do advanced techniques/platforming to finish the game.

Idk if 1UP is enough as a reward for collecting all the Dragon Coins tho

[Eri7]

In my project, dragon coins are the main currency of the game used to buy power ups/items and different services by different side characters,
Dragon coins are a big part of my levels and every one of them has a purpose and a challenge.
Some of my dragon coins end up being in a special collectables room where there is a unique gimmick present that is tied to my new gameplay's concept abilities by introducing a small neat interaction and it can carry on to other collectables rooms.

[Fuyu]

I'm using Bro Coins as the trigger for the level star to appear at the end. All coins, Bro Coins and the Star count towards the total completion of the game. And getting stars will grant the player access to more levels and secrets.

[Enjl]

Elaborate gummy points that are worth nothing which the player can obtain if they go out of their way a little.

[Saltlord]

I really like the idea of Dragon Coins, seeing how they can be used akin to the "KONG" letters in Donkey Kong Country, as a reward for clearing difficult platforming sections. I don't really like using the "vanilla" dragon coins though, most people don't care about the one extra live they get from collecting the coins without dying. There needs to be some other incentive for the player to go out of their way in order to collect these things, like a star, for example.

[Cedur]

I appreciate anyone adding dragon / ace coins. extra 15,000 score

[Bomb Kicker DX]

I appreciate anyone adding dragon / ace coins. extra 15,000 score

What's the point of having score? since it always reset when you reopen an episode/level

[Cedur]

I appreciate anyone adding dragon / ace coins. extra 15,000 score

What's the point of having score? since it always reset when you reopen an episode/level

wish it had not been like this from the beginning, so I'm using a .txt file to add and manage all scores

besides it's still fun to do a large score in one larger run (up to a million sometimes)

[1di_Scroll]

In my project Rosalina's Satellite, I have some bonus levels called "planets", in which you can get a live by collecting the dragon coins on them.