81

81 (eighty-one) is the natural number following 80 and preceding 82. A few days before the deadline for submissions arrived, NaOH accurately predicted that there would be 81 entries to Make a Good Mega Man Level 2, and the number shows up several times in said game as a result.

Occurrences in MaGMML2

• There were originally 81 entries submitted to MaGMML2 (although one level, Bouncy Castle, was eventually disqualified, bringing the total number of ranked entries down to 80).
  • This is the first question asked in Deep Thoughts, meaning that 81 is the correct answer.
• The Reality Core has the number 81 inscribed on its exterior.
• In The Pit of Pits:
  • The mini-level "Junkyard 81" references the number in its name.
  • Galaxy Man's Grab Buster upgrade costs 81 Bolts.
• MaGMML2 itself was made in a modified version of WreckingPrograms' Mega Engine that was ported to Game Maker 8.1.

Other Occurrences

• The first weapon from Mega Man 11 to be added to the Megamix Engine was the Block Dropper, Block Man's weapon. Block Man's serial number is DWN. 081.