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[nicklegends]

Lunaria
This isn't what I expected the insides of a tree to look like!

Eddy
Level 4 - Skull Dungeon (1F)
 
Two may not be a crowd, but it's the setting for a good contest nonetheless! Please remember to leave feedback if you can.

[Jenny]

These are both very well designed maps, I'd love to play either of them.

 

That said, I don't know if I can really choose. I like them both.

[Eddy]

Oh boy, let the epic battle between Lunaria and me begin

 

Nulled since I'm in the competition, but I can go ahead and comment on Lunaria's map. I gotta say though, it looks really good. The colours and screen design all suit a forest setting really well. I can't really find any criticisms with the map, so great job!

[MermaidCim]

This honestly for me was a no-brainer. It was Lunaria who got my vote. Something about this map is drawing me in and I want to play this for whatever quest it is. I'd play Eddy's too, but I'd be drawn to playing Lunaria's first

[Theryan]

Had to go with Lunaria, it's an excellently designed overworld area.

[Avaro]

Lunaria, what do you mean by insides of the tree? If this whole area really is inside a tree, then wow, what a huge tree it is. Maybe you could darken the palette a bit and make it look more shadowy too. Otherwise it's a greatly designed map with a really good structure.

 

Eddy, I like how you took the dungeon from OoA and gave your own twist to it. I can't really find anything wrong with it. Will there be enemies in the in-wall passages in the top middle of the map? Just curious. I'd not recommend bats or keese since it wouldn't make much sense.

 

Nullvoted this time. Great maps! I couldn't submit a map this MotM yet, but next time I'll be entering.

[TheLegend_njf]

I voted for the Olivera.

[Eddy]

Will there be enemies in the in-wall passages in the top middle of the map? Just curious. I'd not recommend bats or keese since it wouldn't make much sense.

There won't be any enemies in the passages, and I made sure the bats or keese don't go past the dungeon walls, so that won't be a problem.

[Mani Kanina]

Yeah this map is inside the world tree, narratively speaking. If you look closely you can see the staircase going up and the staircase going down. :3

The quest concept was inspired by Etrian Odyssey, somewhat.

[Lüt]

Despite the sheer difference in style, I have to say it's a very close match for me. Lunaria's looks like such a calm cool place, great for an adventure (and I wouldn't mind a camping trip there either). Still, I went with Eddy's, because it looks like there's a bit more gameplay variety. The short sideview segment sealed the deal. Incredibly hard choice though.

[Astromeow]

Lunaria: Wonderful submission! I feel that your environment can work real life. The water flows exactly as it would IRL, likewise, the mountains flow quite decent. I enjoy your map also for the reason that- there is a Classic Zelda design feel to it still.

 

Eddy: Hot damn. This map you have presents a true original GBZelda theme. I felt fuzzy and warm inside when I saw the overhead maze area which can lead to the 3x3 pots. The color puzzles draw me in; the switchhook also drives me to want to play this action/puzzle dungeon!

 

I nulled my vote. Both expos are equally flawless.

[Eddy]

Eddy: Hot damn. This map you have presents a true original GBZelda theme. I felt fuzzy and warm inside when I saw the overhead maze area which can lead to the 3x3 pots. The color puzzles draw me in; the switchhook also drives me to want to play this action/puzzle dungeon!

The true GB Zelda theme was exactly what I was going for, and I'm very happy others got that impression Thanks for the comments too!

[nicklegends]

Lunaria (17 votes [44.74%])
Eddy (21 votes [55.26%])
 
A close contest to the end!  Eddy pulls this one off with his lovely skull dungeon.

(I wanted to make a joke about how his skull dungeon was head and shoulders above the competition, but the contest didn't really turn out that way...)

Stay tuned for Map of the Month 68!