Writer Mapping Contest

[Guardcraft Games]

So yeah, Photobucket hates me! tried what felt like a million times, but url just wont work, so im adding a link to the page. Sorry about this...

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt186/jcin5466/contestmap_zpssraqqrpx.png

For my story I picked El Capitan map, enjoy!

--The wind tore through the barren landscape with such ease, never masking itself once but rushing at the walls of the village, with full force. It was my duty to cleanse the altar, even when the weather wasn’t accommodating, but this day felt different, for winter had to make a bold statement on the eve of her final hour. I bundled up and readied myself for the treacherous weather ahead, never knowing the fate that awaited me.

As I stepped on to the alter, the frigid wind stumbled me, my hand reached for the cold hard stone to maintain my balance, falling back all that came to mind was the somber sounds of the winter breeze. Closing my eyes, I let go, allowing my momentum to take over… Many years later I still find myself drawn to these grounds, bound to its fate like so many others in the village. Brushing away the chilling snow to revile what I had forgotten to be true. This was my home, my resting place, my grave…. --

 

[Little Paw]

Here's my entry image:

Credits: Whoever made this DLC pack lol

Now as for writing a story about someone else's map... I'm gonna go ahead and pick... El Capitan's map from Post #15!

Story is the part in italics.

"To the North", they said.

 

It was surely a long journey. Over the mountains, through the woods, beyond the most horrible hazards the world has ever known. The blood of a thousand monsters lie in our wake, for our quest was divine and would not be stopped by the likes of them. The fate of the world was at stake, and what was a beast anyway? Meaningless fodder, merely in our way. The goal was in sight. Soon we would reach that sacred ground, and the world would be saved. Never again would this planet be threatened by the darkness. All of our sacrifices, our allies lost - it would all be worth it soon.

 

But as we climbed the sheer peak of the mountain, the frozen titan that stood before us, our final challenge... we began to falter. It was naught but a large rock, a hill, much like many that we had climbed before... but in such an already weakened state, it would be the undoing of the best of us. Only I stood atop the summit in the end. Dozens of my allies - my friends, had fallen to injury and illness and insanity... and I stood alone... At the place which we longed for. Before me was the sacred tablet... All I had to do was touch it, and the world would be saved. I reached out my hand, with the last bit of my strength...!

 

And then I saw it. Over the horizon. A wall made of stone, covered in thick ice and snow. It appeared to be... man-made... But how? In such a remote location? In such a sacred ground? What lied beyond that wall? I took a glance over the stone barrier... and collapsed to the ground. Tears ran down my face, as they froze into crystals of ice, shattering to the ground below. Was this the truth? What was it all for? What were all of the sacrifices for!? The tablet is out of reach. There is no hope for this world now. But then again... perhaps this world is not worth saving at all. For beyond that simple wall... lay my hometown. The beginning of this long and tiresome journey. "To the North", they said... If only we had just gone South...!

 

[Bribolox]

 
Here's my entry for the map portion.  I'll do the writing part in a bit.
 
Okay - the story based on TherainED's map:

The witch Marconis focused her mind in the market, trying to read the thoughts of the thief who stole her Golden Needle.  This is what she heard:

"What's happening out her? I take a short nap and chaos breaks out!"

"I hope no one sees me peeing."

"Whoa! This is the biggest crowd I've had all week!"

"What...is this guy talking about?"

"More gossip? I swear she must love the sound of her own voice!"

"Uh-oh, Guards!  If I stand real still, maybe they won't see me..."

"Oooh that merchant over there makes me angry! He thinks his wares are so much better!"

"Where is that ship?  With my luck it probably sank and I'll never get my new bandana..."

After that, the witch Marconis gave up.  She'd have to find that thief another way...

 

[Miss Nile]

Here's my map,

Credits: Mack, Enterbrain, ccoa and Luchi-chan

And I'll be editing my post in a bit with the story. ^^

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Okay, my entry, and I'll be basing it on Rie's map:

"Here she is!"

The soldiers exclaimed almost in one voice, as they all stared at the unconscious girl that lay on the rocky stairs. The only horse in the group galloped at high speed until the rider could look clearly at the lady. Brown hair although unevenly cut, the pale beautiful skin although bruised by the harshness of the forest and the looks of that face-there was no doubt.

"My daughter, Juliet . . . what have you done to yourself?"

The king's tears had started flowing down his cheeks uncontrollably, and he would have broken down completely hadn't his right hand, General Rolith, approached the princess and examined her quickly, then with a sigh of relief said,

"She's alive, Your Majesty. She's alive and well."

The king's tears immediately turned to ones of happiness.

"Knights! Approach. We have to carry the princess to safety!"

 

[Rie]

My entry :

Write up for Miss Nile map :

There's a group of heroes who always seek for greater power. They love each other, and with great teamwork, they always could pass every single treat they have to face on their journey. Each of them have special power to build up solid cooperation among them, made it easier for clearing away every obstacle ahead. But, not all of them are strong...

One day, this group of heroes have to pass difficult situation where they have to choose one hero to stay

behind in order to save others. The leader, Bryan, decide that he must do it. Alone, he has to stop several furious monsters who tried to stop them for taking an ancient sealed crystal inside the dangerous mountain cave. While the rest have to hurry before the cave collapses. But one heroine, Anna-who is the weakest, suddenly rush into the cave while shouting,

"All of you must stick together and don't let Bryan die !! I'll come back with the crystal !"

But everything is just too late. While the others still in hard combat against powerful monsters, the cave collapse behind them...

Few moments later, three spirits and two faeries shown up and bring two body, Anna and a girl, between Bryan and others who feel so guilty. Anna was dead, but the girl was just unconscious. One spirit handed over the crystal to Bryan and said to all of them,

"I found them two inside the cave. I found the little girl's unconscious but your friend was dying. And.. she said to me before die, "I know the cave will collapse, but I found this girl at the corner of the cave. She can't speak.. she's so hungry.. she's got heavily injured and need immediately assistance. Then, I decide to bring her, I won't let her die in the place like this. But, because I have to hold her on my back, I can't run fast.. and as you can see, the cave collapse. But I protect her with my body, I hope you can save her, please.. And, give this crystal to my friends. Told them that I love them so much...""

Bryan shed his tear while staring Anna's dead face,

"Dear friend, you're not weak just because you don't have any great skill, high intelligence, or big muscle. You're not weak, because you have a great heart that much stronger than everything."

- R.

 

[MasterRPGMan]

Can I redo my map? Or will there be another contest?

 

[Paladin-Cleric of Awesome]

OOOOH, awesome! I must participate! Give me a while to think about it (hopefully this isn't due to end today or I'll not get to participate)

 

[TheOddFellow]

Writeup:

El Capitan:

 

A monument stilled by eternal cold,

    Where time is unmoved and nought is old.

Where footprints, a fantasy--people a tale,

    Where dreams are dashed and hopes do fail.

Guarding the barrier to dreams and the jade,

    Stands the gate; the instructions fade.

 

One made the journey, one on his own.

    And there, flanked by angels armed of stone,

Lies a resting place, forgotten and alone.

 

Credits:

Enterbrain, Sherman3D, DEGICA Co. (Tiles, Game, Animation, Coding, assets, environment, etc...)

BustedEd (For the lighting)

 

[Oddball]

Can i post my entry on may first?

 

[Lunarea]

The deadline is May 6th. You can post your map and write-up anytime before or on May 6th.

 

[optimum45]

I wish I could map.  Like at all.

I many of the maps inspired stories in me.  If I could map, I could play along.  

 

[Lunarea]

Take the challenge and try anyway, optimum! You never know who might be inspired by you.

 

[Simon D. Aelsi]

This sounds amazing. I'm totally gonna do this.

 

[Oddball]

one more question...

can i post a zoomed out shot of my map? Really, in order to get the full effect of one part of the map, you need to see the rest

If not, i have another map i can do

 

[Lunarea]

You shouldn't need to zoom out at all, due to map size being the minimum.

 

[lemongreen]

Credits:

Spoiler

DS+ Resource Pack

[Copyright]© 2012 ENTERBRAIN, INC; 

artists Archeia, EvilEagles, Tobby Ong, Caz

 

Evil Castle Tiles

[Copyright]© 2014 ENTERBRAIN, INC; 

creator: Sherman3D

 

Futuristic Tiles

[Copyright]© 2012 ENTERBRAIN, INC; 

artist Celianna.

 

Kimaila's Cage [http://sepiarche.web.fc2.com/kimacage/index.html]

 

Pixel Art World [http://yms.main.jp/index.html]

 

-RyU- [http://www5.hp-ez.com/hp/white-patisserie/]

 

Soochi - Blog’s name: Kingdom Rise and Fall [http://ameblo.jp/makapri/]

 

Soramani [http://soramani.kagome-kagome.com/]

 

Zombie Survival Graphic Pack

[Copyright]© 2013 ENTERBRAIN, INC; 

artist: Lunarea.

 

Decided to do TheOddFellow's (everyones are really just too good):

 

The heroes thought in rushing

that they had arived in time

(whoever heard of heroes losing

right in  the time of need?) 

Instead they watched in horror, 

their quest failed before them.

 

The nameless villian's spell done

and their mentor struck down,

everything seemed so wrong

when only a moment ago

everything seemed so right.

 

[mlogan]

Here is my map entry:

Credits:

Futuristic Tiles - Celianna

Sprites - mlogan, Mack/First Seed Material

Portal - mlogan

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Here is my writing piece, based on LittlePaw's map.

Spoiler

The pipe was only warm. In the midday heat, Ava placed her bare feet upon it, relieved that it was not burning. She was late today and knew she would have to be quick or the pumps would run, leaving the pipe too hot to return. Being stuck in the Borough would make for harsh consequences at home the next day, if she survived the night there.

She began her travel across the river, practiced feet stepping automatically on the pipe. She kept watch on the cameras, timing her steps to carry her just out of view. It was like a dance, one she had practiced day after day for years. There were days she even added a flourish here and there – a wave of the arms or when she was feeling really brave, a spin on the pipe over the middle of the river. Today there was no time.

Shortly, her feet were on dirt once again. She immediately ducked behind the hedges to survey her surroundings and see who was near. A man returning to his car; a couple entering a store. She waited, picking at the dirt under her nails, until it was clear, before checking the position of the cameras and then skipping her way to the closest alley. It was all a part of the dance.

The dumpster in the alley was just out of range of the cameras. She crept close to the wall to avoid being detected, before getting to the safe range. As she neared the dumpster she began humming a tune, barely more than a whisper. She placed her hands on the edge and pulled herself up until her toes balanced on the rim. She smiled, seeing that she had made that sweet spot when the store had filled the dumpster and the others had not gotten to it yet. Standing there balanced precariously, she continued humming as she leaned forward, stretching her leg behind her as she’d seen the ballerinas do on the posters. She grinned before jumping in to take her haul. Tonight would be good, mother would be pleased.

 

[Shuji]

I decided to post later, but I couldn't resist posting the map now! XD

I'll edit the post with the story once I see more maps^^

Credits:

Nekura, Celianna, BenBen, Enterbrain (RMXP)

Story [AlaiaVee's map]

Spoiler

Were those tears the voice of your soul?

Were they saying we apart are not a whole?

Were those tears in the disguise of rain?

Was the sky crying for us and our pain?

For those tears flowing from you eyes,

My body whiters and the soul dies.

For those tears of sorrow and grief

My heart breaks like an autumn leaf.

Is this our unhappy fate?

Or is it a damned curse?

A neverending tale

That doesn't let us choose.

To free you, my loved wife

I'd be happy to give my life

To stop your yells and your cry

My last word to you is "Goodbye"

God, I must say it takes really some time coming up with something to write. Moreover in a language I'm not good at speaking XD  

Anyway I'm happy with the outcome, I hope good luck to everyone^^

 

[TheOddFellow]

@Shuji Holy Hotwings Batman! That map is over-incredible! Is it parallax? Once again, I'm reminded that I'll need to hire mappers for my game when ready.

 

[Oddball]

Here's my entry. It's from my western, adventure, horror game. I don't give the player much instruction in the beginning or tell them where to go. I put a subtle hint in this map, but i don't think it's obvious enough. I'll do the write up later today

Creditsanda_maru (the chicken coop, and the Panda guy)

The write up is for Shuji's map

Forgotten beauty

Centuries old

May I be one with you

If I may be so bold

Centuries of secrets

lost and forgotten

What do these secrets hold?

The willows weep

yes, the willows weep

not for me

They yern for us to come back to them

Light pierces down

through there canopies

Like drops of rain

weeping

weeping for us to return to them

but only returning in death

as I lie here

in this forest shrine

The light plants glows

are so sublime

My body returning to the earth

so much more should it be worth

the willows weep

because we don't understand

that all life walks hand in hand